Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht
A cultural house in the heart of the Netherlands is born. The vision of this new initiative is to invite all Japanese culture enthusiasts in Utrecht and the Netherlands to enrich their experience and knowledge through, sharing, teaching, learning and enjoying the culture and society of Japan.
“Utrecht is a fantastic city to live and work in. Centrally located, clear and lively. In a city that considers “Healthy Urban Living for Everyone” important, art is indispensable. Art connects, makes people think, evokes emotion, provides relaxation and is therefore of great importance for our mental and physical sense of well-being, the resilience of the individual and that of society. Art and culture make the city dynamic and attractive; for the current inhabitants, but also for companies and visitors from outside the city. Moreover, art and culture is there for everyone; young and old, practitioners and consumers, amateurs and professionals, lovers of the classic canon and groundbreaking new makers.”
Anke Klein
Wethouder Cultuur
Cultuurnota Gemeente Utrecht
NEWS
Maan Limburg – Photographer
Dutch photographer Maan Limburg calls for Japanese people to discuss with her the abandoned houses of Japan for her new photobook.
SHOKUDO Japanese Food & Design
Shokudo, a new traditional Japanese restaurant together with a mini shop just opened near the city centre of Utrecht. Try it out!
Taiko Trial Lessons
Free taiko trial lessons on the 12th of September (Sunday) is happening at the House of Circle’s Dojo in Montfoort.
Kanji Course
The Kanji Course with Jim Gubbels will start on the 5th of October and it will last for 8 weeks on Thursday evenings.
EVENTS
![Taka’s Cooking Class [November 21]](https://jaccu.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Miso-Tan-Tan-Men-1-400x250.jpg)
Taka’s Cooking Class [November 21]
Vegan Miso Tan Tan Men helps you stay young and healthy! Sign up for Taka’s interactive cooking class in November now!
![Taka’s Cooking Class [October 17]](https://jaccu.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chan-Chan-Yaki-close-400x250.png)
Taka’s Cooking Class [October 17]
Taka’s online Japanese cooking class to help you brush up on your kitchen skills. Sign up for his cooking class in October now!
Taiko Trial Lessons
Free taiko trial lessons on the 12th of September (Sunday) is happening at the House of Circle’s Dojo in Montfoort.
Kanji Course
The Kanji Course with Jim Gubbels will start on the 5th of October and it will last for 8 weeks on Thursday evenings.
ABOUT US
JACCU is a community for Japanese art and culture enthusiasts to share and gain knowledge and experience.
Mission & Vision
Organisation
Our Team
Partners
ARTICLES
Maan Limburg – Photographer
Dutch photographer Maan Limburg calls for Japanese people to discuss with her the abandoned houses of Japan for her new photobook.
SHOKUDO Japanese Food & Design
Shokudo, a new traditional Japanese restaurant together with a mini shop just opened near the city centre of Utrecht. Try it out!
Japan Culinair: Yakitori
Jeannette Stakenburg, a food expert shares her story of discovering Yakitori (Japanese skewered chicken) during her visit to Japan.
Taka’s Cooking Class [October 17]
Taka’s online Japanese cooking class to help you brush up on your kitchen skills. Sign up for his cooking class in October now!
Maan Limburg – Photographer
Dutch photographer Maan Limburg calls for Japanese people to discuss with her the abandoned houses of Japan for her new photobook.
Hiroko Matsushita – Japan through the eyes of a female artist
Hiroko Matsushita is a Japanese artist, living in the Netherlands. As a female artist from Japan where gender equality issues still persist…
Hiroko Matsushita
Hiroko Matsushita is a Japanese artist, living in the Netherlands. She joined JACCU to make a cultural bridge between Japan and the Netherlands through the field of art and design.
Controversial Japan
Kaho Koda, a Japanese writer, theater maker, producer, and an associated artist of JACCU, tells about her podcast show Controversial Japan.
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