Japan-related Event Calendar

This calendar has been established to keep people up to date on new and upcoming Japan-related cultural events in the Netherlands. Note: the Embassy of Japan does not accept any responsibility for the events registered, or any loss or damage resulting from the events registered in the calendar or from any reliance placed on the information in the Event Calendar.

Event	Description	Venue	Organizer / Contact info
22 October - 21 November  YOAH  - ヨア-	Founded in 2021, this Japan-based circus creation company brings together a new generation of contemporary circus artists making waves both in Japan and abroad. As a pioneering force in Japan’s modern circus scene, the company boldly fuses acrobatics, dance, music, lighting, and digital visuals to create a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience—full of originality and innovation.	Amsterdam, Schiedam, Heerlen, Eindhoven, Breda, Apeldoorn, Groningen	CIRQUEWORK Website Email Tel: 030-284470
15-23 November 2025 Otemba – Daring Women	Otemba is a brand new opera, composed by Japanese composer Misato Mochizuki, based on a libretto by Janine Brogt (NL), sung by noh-performer Ryoko Aoki (J), soprano Bernadeta Astari (ID) and bariton Michael Wilmering (NL). Conductor: Kanako Abe (J) Ensemble: New European Ensemble (EU) Artistic direction & stage direction: Jan van den Berg During the restoration of a 17th-century painting in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Japanese-Dutch Cornelia van Nijenrode (born in Hirado) steps out of her frame and into the 21st century. She challenges Indonesian Kirana Diah, who is restoring the painting, to a late-night conversation.	15 November: TivoliVredenburg Vredenburgkade 11 3511 WC Utrecht 18 November: Chassé Theater Claudius Prinsenlaan 8 4811 DK Breda 22 November: De Doelen Schouwburglein 50 3012 CL Rotterdam 23 November: Amare Spuiplein 150 2511 DG Den Haag	Stichting Theater Adhoc Website   Email Tel: 06-21205408
15 November - 27 December 2025 (Opening event on the 15th Nov. from 16:00~) Fluctuate – Japanese Pottery and Art Exhibition	At Time & Style Amsterdam, we are pleased to present Fluctuate, an exhibition featuring Karatsu-ware pottery artist Rui Mito from Saga and Kyoto-based artist Sayaka Takabatake. Showcasing around 300 ceramic works and 200 artworks, the exhibition explores the Japanese aesthetic of shitsurai — the art of harmonizing space with season and spirit. Mito’s clay vessels embody nature’s rhythm through traditional craftsmanship and subtle imperfection, while Takabatake’s luminous works reinterpret classical materials like gold leaf and ink. Together, they evoke Japan’s quiet beauty, inviting contemplation, stillness, and gratitude toward nature.	Time & Style Amsterdam Marnixstraat 148   1016 TE Amsterdam	Time & Style Amsterdam Website Email Tel: 020-2103176 Ticket Info
19 December 2025 (From 17:30) Jesse van Ruller Trio Jazz Concert	We are a Japanese furniture store in Amsterdam hosting cultural events throughout the year. In connection with our ongoing Japanese art and pottery exhibition Fluctuate, we will organise a live jazz performance by the renowned Dutch artist Jesse van Ruller Trio. Following last year's successful concert at our venue, we are honoured to welcome him again. The event is free for our customers, offering an immersive musical experience that reflects our design philosophy. At Time & Style, we value not only craftsmanship in furniture and tableware, but also the lifestyle and atmosphere shaped by our creations.	Time & Style Amsterdam Marnixstraat 148   1016 TE Amsterdam	Time & Style Amsterdam Website Email Tel: 020-2103176 Ticket Info