Japanese Arts & Culture from the Centre of Utrecht
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At Heroes Made in Asia, a prominent Dutch cosplay event celebrating Asian pop culture, Japan Fans founder Martine delved into the narratives of people who identify as autistic otaku. Their accounts echo a broader sentiment within the autism community – a profound sense of solace and understanding found within the …
We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season and are as inspired and enthousiastic to start the new year as we are! To give you a glimpse into our forthcoming exhibitions, here are some more pictures from The Spirit of Kanji. Enjoy!
Are you learning Ainu online? Then please consider participating in our academic research about this.
Last Friday, instead of our traditional Study Group, we celebrated “Fuyu Fun” – a Japan Fans Winter Gathering. In this blogpost, you’ll find some pictures from this lovely afternoon.
In the heart of the picturesque city of Utrecht, we dream of a vibrant hub of Japanese culture and traditions – a Japanese Cultural Centre that would serve as a beacon for those seeking to learn more about the Land of the Rising Sun.
Are you new to The Netherlands? Need an expert to show you the ropes? Nicki is here to help! The president of the Japan Fans foundation offers guided tours in the Netherlands.
Budoka in times of COVID is an artistic research into the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on budo training.
For the project “The Spirit of Kanji“, we interviewed Utrechters of Asian descent. One of those people was Toshio and you can read his interview below: Being a bisexual Japanese at home in Utrecht. The artwork will also be on display at the Japan Fans exhibition in ACU.
