OUR PHILOSHOPY
Have you ever been to Japan? Can you imagine stepping into a space where you can connect with a society whose cultural character is shaped by community spirit, resilience and solidarity? Imagine a place where you can feel the atmosphere of respect and dignity and feel within yourself the energy that will nurture your dreams and make them come true with wisdom. Imagine a place where you can feel at home, meet unique people, and share wonderful experiences that will open your mind.
Welcome to JACCU, the Japanese Art and Culture Center of Utrecht, in the heart of the Netherlands. JACCU is active in the artistic and cultural scene of Utrecht with its dedicated platform for Japanese art and culture. In supporting quality contemporary and traditional arts and cultural activities, we go beyond pop-culture and reveal the genuine values and traditions of Japan.
VISION
JACCU is committed to becoming the favourite home for experiencing high-quality, authentic Japanese art and culture. As a pioneer non-profit cultural organisation based in Utrecht, we are building a network that is bridging Japan and the Netherlands to enrich the cultural climate of Utrecht and the Netherlands. Together with fellow Utrecht residents and organisations, we offer a centre for gathering, practising, researching and continuous learning. We welcome professionals and enthusiasts of Japanese culture, as well as anyone open to learning and appreciating its treasures, Japanese and non-Japanese, young and old alike.
MISSION
Our mission is to enrich the cultural scene of Utrecht with an appealing spectrum of cultural activities and artistically significant projects, to build a community around Japanese art and culture in Utrecht and around, and to provide a central hub in Utrecht for making art, sharing and gaining knowledge and experience.
Make yourself at home
JACCU is here to inspire people to share the values of Japanese culture and the philosophy behind it. We believe that creating a space where people can easily step in will help to connect to this community we are building.
As an initiative of people with roots in Utrecht, experience with Japanese cultural practices, and enthusiasm for creating a dignified and welcoming home for all, we believe that the city will be colourfully enriched by a house with open doors for everyone to breathe in the spirit of Japan.
Diversity and Inclusion
JACCU’s focus on promoting Japanese art and culture allows us to open our doors to anyone. We have a program that has a wide range of activities to include different age groups and education levels. We provide courses and workshops in different languages as well as language-no-problem events for Dutch, Japanese, English speakers and internationals. In our artistic programme around Japanese arts, we are open to all professionals as well as amateurs, starting, emerging and established artists and makers.
ORGANISATION
Stichting Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht
President: Taciser Sevinc
Secretary: Yoshi Noda
Treasurer: Nadia Polosina
Artistic Committee: Hiroko Matsushita
Board member: Cindy Agterberg
KVK: 83826367
BTW: NL8628.30.175.B.01
IBAN: NL78 ABNA 0105 8907 58
TEAM
“Creating a big house for Japanese art and culture, where I can support artists and craftsmen, learn more about Japanese arts & crafts, and practise kendo every day is my dream.”
“Having lived in Japan for 5 years, I want to have a part of real Japan back in my life, to be able to speak the language, attend a lecture, purchase Japanese goods and meet those who have been in Japan.”
“Art and design are my passion and I would like to connect Japan and the Netherlands through them. I would like people to know not only typical Japanese culture, but also contemporary design, art and craft.”
“I am very passionate about developing networks between Japanese and Dutch arts, design and culture. I hope JACCU will be the place for everyone to share artistic skills and exchange cultural experiences.”
“An enthusiast of languages and linguistics who lost his heart to Japan, its culture and its language… As a language teacher, contributing to people’s dreams by diligently investing in them and the language is my dream.”
“I’ve wanted to learn about Japan from a young age, when I discovered that my name is Japanese. I share the same mission with JACCU on connecting with Japanese art and culture and love working with the team, sharing Japanese culture together!”
“I have a lot of Japanese musicians as friends. I host them in the Netherlands, and bring them on stage. My future dream is that every Japanese musician knows JACCU and wants to perform here.”
“Being creative in teaching the language & the taiko art helps me keep life fresh and helps me to get people more in touch with their feeling through drumming. I hope to explore this further through JACCU.”
“Ikebana was long a practice of mine that I’ve been looking to renew. As a contemplative art based in the life of flowers, I hope it will naturally find a home in Utrecht.”
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