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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!


Kendo by Ivo de Haard
Categories Japanese photography

Kendo by Ivo de Haard

Japan FansPosted onMarch 20, 2023March 20, 2023

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
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands Japanese Music

New European Ensemble plays Toshio Hosokawa

Japan FansPosted onFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

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.

Yutaro Ogida
Categories Japanese Music

Yutaro Ogida

Japan FansPosted onFebruary 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Following the success of Pink Floyd tribute project, Genshishinbo, the Japan Fans are now excited to present a virtual concert featuring the talented singer-songwriter and guitarist, Yutaro Ogida.

Creating art with Ginkgo leaves
Categories Japanese Arts & Crafts

Creating art with Ginkgo leaves

Japan FansPosted onDecember 30, 2022January 14, 2023

Welcome to our blog about creating art with Ginkgo leaves! If you love Japanese arts & crafts and the beauty of nature, then you are in for a treat.

“Evening Kingdom” Puzzle by Sanae Sugimoto (Four Point Puzzles)
Categories Japanese Artists & Performers Japanese Board Games

“Evening Kingdom” Puzzle by Sanae Sugimoto (Four Point Puzzles)

NienkePosted onDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022

“Evening Kingdom” is a narrative piece depicting themes common throughout much of Sanae Sugimoto’s work such as girls, flowers and animals. … “Evening Kingdom” Puzzle by Sanae Sugimoto (Four Point Puzzles)

Japanese folksongs on piano
Categories Japanese Music

Japanese folksongs on piano

Japan FansPosted onOctober 30, 2022November 18, 2022

The Japan Fans organise all kinds of concerts – both virtual and live – and also make Japanese music at other Japanese events in the Netherlands. One of the areas we are currently exploring is Japanese folksongs on piano.

Japanese calligraphy by LANKA
Categories Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō)

Japanese calligraphy by LANKA

Japan FansPosted onOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Our dream is to have our own centre for Japanese art in Utrecht, but until then, we present you our favourite Japanese artists through our website. In this fourth virtual exhibition of Japan Fans Utrecht, we love to introduce you to the Japanese calligraphy by LANKA.

City Pop DJ Van Paugam
Categories Interviews Japanese Music

City Pop DJ Van Paugam

Japan FansPosted onSeptember 5, 2022September 5, 2022

While surfing the web for some inspiration for the music in our Japanese cultural centre, we stumbled upon the works of City Pop DJ Van Paugam.

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 step by step follow along video.

Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder
Categories Japanese Music

Japanese folk songs on tenor recorder

Japan FansPosted onAugust 15, 2022November 18, 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, the Manga & Japanese Culture Week in the Neude Library in Utrecht, and the Heuvelrug festival in Driebergen.

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Japan Fans – Japanese Arts & Culture from the Centre of Utrecht

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.

On this website, you can get to know more about the culture and history of Japan en participate in our Study Group, Book Club and Haiku Group… and much more!

Our dream is to realize our own Japanese Cultural Centre in Utrecht, so keep an eye out on our website and stay up-to-date of the latest news by following us on our social media channels.

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