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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!


Easy Origami Cat
Categories Japanese Origami

Easy Origami Cat

Japan FansPosted onAugust 16, 2022August 16, 2022

The first Japanese art that many people encounter is the art of paper folding: origami! In this video, Japan Fan Farah from Pakistan folds a cute little origami cat. A … LEES MEER…Easy Origami Cat

Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder
Categories Japanese Music

Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder

Japan FansPosted onAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022

In our series on Japanese music, we would like to introduce you to some Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder. The Japan Fans performed these (among others) at CAMERA JAPAN, … LEES MEER…Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder

Ghibli Music Concert Series
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands Japanese Music

Ghibli Music Concert Series

Japan FansPosted onAugust 3, 2022August 10, 2022

The Japan Fans Utrecht organise concerts with Japanese music from the movies of Studio Ghibli. Read more about this Ghibli music concert series in this blog post!

The Spirit of Kanji
Categories Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō) Japanese Events in The Netherlands

The Spirit of Kanji

Japan FansPosted onJune 30, 2022August 13, 2022

While dreaming of our own Japanese Art & Culture Centre, the Japan Fans Utrecht have been working on a special project for over a year now (maybe you saw something … LEES MEER…The Spirit of Kanji

Performance in Driebergen (Utrecht)
Categories Japanese Music News & Updates

Performance in Driebergen (Utrecht)

Japan FansPosted onJune 13, 2022August 13, 2022

Besides the concerts with Japanese music that the Japan Fans organise in nursing homes in and around Utrecht, they also like to perform at festivals and events. Next week, the … LEES MEER…Performance in Driebergen (Utrecht)

Japan Fans in Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad
Categories Japanese Music News & Updates

Japan Fans in Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad

Japan FansPosted onMarch 29, 2022August 2, 2022

As a result of the concerts with Japanese flute music, which Japan Fans Utrecht organised at CAMERA JAPAN festival and the Manga and Japanese Culture Week, among others, founder Martine … LEES MEER…Japan Fans in Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad

Origami Foxes
Categories Japanese Origami

Origami Foxes

Japan FansPosted onMarch 7, 2022August 2, 2022

The first video in our new video series on… origami! In this video, Japan Fan Farah from Pakistan folds a cute little fox (one that Martine still remembered how to … LEES MEER…Origami Foxes

Taiko livestream concert (for free)
Categories Japanese Music

Taiko livestream concert (for free)

Japan FansPosted onNovember 14, 2021August 2, 2022

Join a small group of the Utrecht based Japan Fans for a concert by what is arguably the best taiko group in the world: Taiko Drums Yamato – Drummers Of … LEES MEER…Taiko livestream concert (for free)

Taiko as a Performing Art – online event
Categories Japanese Music

Taiko as a Performing Art – online event

Japan FansPosted onNovember 13, 2021August 2, 2022

As announced in our FB group, tomorrow is the day! We will get together to watch a free taiko live stream concert by one of the best taiko groups in … LEES MEER…Taiko as a Performing Art – online event

Use origami to create Japanese style ornaments
Categories Japanese Origami

Use origami to create Japanese style ornaments

Japan FansPosted onJuly 3, 2021August 17, 2022

Do you also have so much fun with the origami workshops & videos? And maybe already a whole pile of “folding works” on your table? Then get ready for some … LEES MEER…Use origami to create Japanese style ornaments

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From the centre of Utrecht in The Netherlands, we welcome Japan enthusiasts from all over the world, to form an inclusive and open community where people feel connected, supported, and heard.

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