Hojōjutsu – the Japanese art of rope binding
A new Japan Fans exhibition at ACU on Utrecht’s Voorstraat.
Category:Japanese Culture & History
6th Edition of the ONK Japanese Language Festival – Nihongo Matsuri in Utrecht
The ONK Japanese Language Festival (日本語まつり, Nihongo Matsuri) is back! This marks the 6th edition of this vibrant event, organized by the Dutch Association of Japanese Language Teachers (ONK) in collaboration with Japan Fans Utrecht. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 at …
Oshōgatsu
In Utrecht, Japan Fans celebrate Oshōgatsu with Japanese games and, most importantly, a wide array of delicious Japanese treats. But how do the Japanese themselves traditionally observe this cherished holiday?
Manga Drawing Workshop at Bibliotheek Vleuterweide
A Dutch version of this blog was published in various local news outlets.
Leusden welcomes international karate seminar with renowned sensei Shimura
An announcement of a karate seminar with sensei Shimura in Leusden (the Netherlands), by Tsuru-do Kan.
Nihongo Matsuri on the Oudegracht
Mea, a Vietnamese residing in Utrecht, penned this delightful account exclusively for our website, recounting her experience at Nihongo Matsuri on the Oudegracht in Utrecht.
Hanakotoba at the Flower Art Museum
Explore the poetic beauty of “Hanakotoba – The Japanese Language of Flowers” at Aalsmeer’s Flower Art Museum, featuring diverse artworks that reveal the hidden messages of blooms. This unique exhibition runs from 26 May to 15 September 2024.
Kodomo no Hi event in Utrecht
Last Sunday, volunteers from the Japanese Cultural Centre Utrecht and Japan Fans organised a Kodomo no Hi event in the centre of Utrecht.
Japan Art Expo
We are thrilled to announce the exciting collaboration between Japan Fans, the Japanese Cultural Center, and Japan Art Expo in Utrecht.
Kaizen
Kaizen is a Japanese term that translates to “continuous improvement” or “change for the better.”