Louis Vitalis
Louis Vitalis is a well known budō teacher in the Netherlands and one of the language teachers of JACCU.
Welcome to JACCU
JACCU is the short name of the Stichting Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht. The main objective of the foundation is to represent and disseminate Japanese art and culture in their broadest sense.
Taiko Bootcamp Valencia
Jim Gubbels wrote about the taiko retreat in Valencia, Spain which Erwin Oudshoorn from Circle Percussion hosts every summer.
GOKAN – Explore Your Five Senses
JACCU is happy to announce its upcoming event 五感 Gokan on June 4th. Come and explore your five senses the Japanese way!
Maan Limburg – Photographer
Dutch photographer Maan Limburg had the exhibition opening for the book launching of her photobook The Lost World.
Ohara Ikebana in Utrecht
JACCU is delighted to announce a collaboration with the Ohara Chapter Nederland for an ikebana demonstration and workshop in Utrecht in June!
Mika Horie – Cyanotype Photography
The Japanese artist Mika Horie made her way to the Dutch art scene with cyanotype photographs that connect tradition and sustainability.
Manga and Japanese Culture Week in Bibliotheek Utrecht
De Bibliotheek Utrecht organised the Manga and Japanese Culture Week in the Neude library. JACCU was one of the co-organisers.
Haiku in Utrecht
Hou je van haiku en vind je het leuk om samen te schrijven en je werk te delen? Dan ben je van harte welkom bij de haikukern in Utrecht elke derde donderdag van de maand.
Haiku Kring Nederland
JACCU is delighted to announce our collaboration with Haiku Kring Nederland to start a Haiku group in Utrecht.
Japan Culinair: Umami
Jeannette Stakenburg, Dutch food expert, explains Umami, the 5th taste, and gives tips on procuring the flavour from natural sources.
Niek Span
Niek Span is one of the language teachers of JACCU. Niek has developed a deep interest in languages ever since he was a child…
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!
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…
Japan Culinair: Yakitori
Jeannette Stakenburg, a food expert shares her story of discovering Yakitori (Japanese skewered chicken) during her visit to Japan.
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.
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.
Nowhere Art Space by teamLab
Tokyo-based digital art collective teamLab is set to open a permanent exhibition for its popular immersive light Installations in Utrecht, the Netherlands in 2024.
Circle Percussion
JACCU presents one of the greatest taiko groups of Europe, Circle Percussion! A rich history in percussion and taiko in the Netherlands.
Japan Culinair: Tamagodashimaki
Jeannette Stakenburg, a food expert shares her story of discovering Tamagodashimaki (Japanese Omelet) during her visit to Narita, Japan.
NL House in Tokyo
From the 23rd of July, Shibaura House in Tokyo will turn into NL House, thanks to a …
Controversial Japan
Kaho Koda, a Japanese writer, theater maker, producer, and an associated artist of JACCU, tells about her podcast show Controversial Japan.
Terra Storyteller
STANDING ON A MIRACULOUS FIELD, a brand new digital storytelling show from Terra Storyteller, 21 – 31 July – Online in Fringe Toronto
Stichting Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht
On the 6th of July 2021, Stichting Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht was officially established. Thank you for your support!
Hanae Sasaoka
Hanae Sasaoka is a visual artist from Amstelveen. She is a team member of JACCU as Artistic Committee and a Japanese language teacher.
Jim Gubbels
Jim Gubbels is one of the founding members of JACCU. He is connecting people with the organisation and teaching Japanese language in JACCU.
Yoshi Noda
Yoshi is part of the JACCU team as a PR Consultant and a language teacher. He is passionate about connecting people through JACCU.
Philo Ouweleen – Japanologist & Artist
We introduce the artwork of Japanologist and artist, Philo Ouweleen. She writes about her Artists in Residence Project in Japan in 2019.
Learn to Cook Tasty Japanese Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes
Japanese chef Taka will share a collection of authentic Japanese vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian recipes that everyone will love!
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