Linda Holiday sensei
Last week, Linda Holiday sensei gave a special budo lesson to the members of Yatagarasu Aikido Utrecht, in the beautiful dojo of Aikido Vereniging Domstad. Here are some pictures of this event.
Category:Japanese Culture & History
Kodomo no Hi – Japanese Children’s Day
Have you ever heard of Kodomo no Hi – Japanese Children’s Day? The Japan Fans are organizing a special Kodomo no Hi event in Houten (near Utrecht) to celebrate this festival. In this blogpost, you’ll learn more about the origins of Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日).
Kodomo no Hi event in Houten
An announcement of our Kodomo no Hi event in Houten. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 13th of May!
Vegan Pokebowl by Atse
Last Saturday, I went to Utrecht Zuilen, and learnt how to make a vegan pokebowl from Atse.
Cherry Blossom Party in Utrecht
Exciting news for Japan Fans! A Cherry Blossom Party is being organized on Sunday, April 23rd, at Emmy van Lokhorststraat 40 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The event is being hosted by Kuratje and Midegain, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone interested in Japanese culture. A Cherry Blossom …
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.
Japan Fans artist Lisa (+ exhibition in Utrecht!)
Japan Fans artist Lisa is a member of our Japanese study group. Next week, she will exhibit some of her Japanese inspired art in Utrecht.
Japanese events at Buurthuis Rosa
There are often Japanese events at Buurthuis Rosa in the Lombok district of Utrecht. This communal centre has been a hub for cultural exchange and community building for many years.
Creative Meetups for Japanese (inspired) artists
In the lead-up to their own Japanese cultural center, the Japan Fans Utrecht are organizing free artistic & creative meetups for Japanese (inspired) artists. These are a great way to learn new skills, hone your craft, and connect with other makers!