Japanese Sea Music in Nieuwegein
On Sunday 4 February 2024, Selene & Martine will play all kinds of Japanese sea music in Nieuwegein, at Keep in Mind, in the series “Gluren bij de Buren”.
Category:Japanese Arts & Crafts
Many Japan Fans fell in love with Japanese culture because of the Japanese Arts & Crafts.
Whether it is shodo (Japanese calligraphy), ikebana (flower arranging), origami and other paper arts or ceramics – Japanese arts and crafts have something special.
In this section, we would like to share our knowledge and experience with you, not only limited to the visual arts, but also in the field of performing arts – such as Japanese music, dance, and storytelling – and even martial arts.
We also use this category to announce and report on Japanese events in the Netherlands (and especially in Utrecht). The Japan Fans like to give workshops and demonstrations, so keep an eye on this site and our socials!
Have fun reading!
Taiko Stairmaster Workshop
Read more about the Taiko Stairmaster Workshop.
Japanese flute music about birds
On 16 September, Japanese flute music about birds will be heard in the Dom Church in Utrecht. This concert is supported by the Japan Fans foundation.
Mika Horie
An interview with Mika Horie, an artist passionate about Japanese paper and cyanotype printing. She tells about her journey, traditional gampi papermaking, and captivating blend of Western photography with Japanese handcraft.
K-Pop vs. J-Pop
K-Pop vs. J-Pop, this blog post explores the vibrant worlds of Korean and Japanese pop music. Join us as we embark on a musical journey!
Japanese Art vs Chinese Art
What are the key differences of Japanese art vs Chinese art? And what influenced them? While both traditions hold immense cultural significance, they possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. A guest blog by Joost.
Origami Parakeet
Would you like to fold an origami parakeet? In this blog post, we will explore more about this origami model, its simplicity, beauty, and the culture of origami in Japan.
Night of Light with Japanese music
On Saturday night 15 April, there will be a Night of Light with Japanese music, during which you can listen to Japanese flutes and shrutibox in the Dom in Utrecht. Read more about this concert organised by the Japan Fans Foundation.
Kendo by Ivo de Haard
A blog full of beautiful photos of kendo by Ivo de Haard. Ivo is a Dutch photographer who, among other things, shot a beautiful series about the budo called “kendo“, the Japanese form of fencing. Japan Fans founder Martine spoke with him about his inspiration and background.
New European Ensemble plays Toshio Hosokawa
Are you a fan of Japanese music? Then we have an interesting announcement for you! Jacob Kellerman (guitar) and the New European Ensemble will be playing world premieres of Toshio Hosokawa (Japan) and Pasi Lyytikäinen (Finland), on Sunday the 12th of March in ‘De Nieuwe Kerk’, Den haag.