Entaku Meetings #2

May 20, 2023 | Artists, Events, Geijutsukai, News JACCU

JACCU Art Platform continues with Entaku Meetings The new project of JACCU Art Platform to strengthen the support for Japanese culture in the Netherlands: a series of Entaku (round table) meetings for artists, makers and creators whose work relates to Japan. After an...

Japan Art Expo

Apr 24, 2023 | Events, News NL

JACCU is happy to announce that JAE, the Japan Art Expo, the only event in Europe focusing exclusively on Japanese art, antiques, and culture, is taking place in Utrecht in June 2023. JACCU & JAE Collaboration JACCU, Stichting Japanese Art & Culture Centre of...

KODOMO NO HI – Children’s Day

Apr 10, 2023 | Events, News JACCU, Partners

Children’s Day in May Come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of interactive workshops for your children! In Japan, the 5th of May is Children’s Day, Kodomo No Hi [子供の日]. It “celebrates the healthy growth and future success of all children”. JACCU, the Japanese...

Entaku Meetings #1

Feb 15, 2023 | Artists, Events, Geijutsukai, News JACCU

Launch: JACCU 2023 Entaku Meetings Introduction JACCU Art Platform has an exciting new project for 2023: a series of Entaku Meetings for artists, makers and creators whose work relates to Japan. Are you that curious spirit who is looking to connect with other people...

GOKAN – Explore Your Five Senses

May 18, 2022 | Events, News JACCU

Come and explore your five senses the Japanese way! JACCU is happy to announce its upcoming event 五感 Gokan, which will take place in the centre of Utrecht on Saturday June 4th.  JACCU’s main mission is to foster, spread and promote Japanese art, culture, and...

Ohara Ikebana in Utrecht

May 16, 2022 | Events, News JACCU

JACCU is delighted to announce a collaboration with the Ohara Chapter Nederland to hold a demonstration and workshop of Ikebana – the Japanese art of flower arrangement, in Utrecht. Sign up form is at the end of the page. For this article, our content writer Jessica...

Manga and Japanese Culture Week in Bibliotheek Utrecht

Mar 12, 2022 | Articles, Events

In February, between the 19th and 26th, de Bibliotheek Utrecht organised the Manga and Japanese Culture Week in the Neude library. Co-organisers of this event were Himawari no Kai, the Japanese book club, MangaKissa, the only physical manga library of the Netherlands...

Taka’s Cooking Class [November 21]

Nov 11, 2021 | Taka's Kitchen

Vegan Miso Tan Tan Men Every month, Japanese chef Taka shares one of his vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian recipes that he prepares for JACCU. Taka’s Cooking Class in November we have a vegan style spicy noodle soup with miso broth! Time: 10:30 (Utrecht) / 18:30...

Taka’s Cooking Class [October 17]

Sep 20, 2021 | Taka's Kitchen

Taka’s next online Japanese cooking class on 17 October Our favourite Japanese chef, Taka’s online cooking class will be back in October. In each class, Taka shares tasty Japanese food recipes and guides you through the process of preparing a delicious meal at home....

Taiko Trial Lessons

Sep 1, 2021 | Events, News NL

Free taiko trial lessons on the 12th of September On the 12th of September (Sunday) there will be free trial lessons at the dojo of House of Circles in Montfoort. There will be two opportunities and you can take part in one of the lessons. The program is as follows:...

Kanji Course

Sep 1, 2021 | News JACCU, Online Events

Start Kanji Cursus op 5 Oktober — Scroll down for English — In het najaar zal een online cursus van 8 lessen van start gaan ter introductie van het kanji schrift, wat de basis vormt voor het japanse schrift. In deze cursus zullen we de eerste 80 kanji...

Taka’s Cooking Class [September 5]

Jul 28, 2021 | Taka's Kitchen

Taka’s Second Online Japanese Cooking Class on the 5th of September Our favourite Japanese chef, Taka’s online cooking class will be back in September. In each class, Taka shares three tasty Japanese food recipes and guides you through the process of preparing a...