Aula/Festive Hall, University of Groningen

Mar 7 (9:30-17:00)

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Yamato, The Drummers of Japan are returning to The Netherlands with their new show Matsuri – Fiesta! The 10 members of the ensemble again guarantee a fantastic night of spectacular drumming, fun and excitement.

Amstelveen-Japanfestival a two days programme full of Japanese artists, workshops and demonstrations. There is a record attempt longest Suhsibar, longest Sushi roll, Judo clinic by Dennis van der Geest. Sunday there is a demonstration by the Sumo wrestlers from Japan.

The first Japan Festival in the Eastern part of Netherlands. A wide range of aspects of Japanese culture will be presented: sports, arts, Japanese cuisine, music and movies, forum on current Japanese affairs, introducing products, etc. Everybody is welcome!

WHISPER FROM JAPAN, ‘t Japanse Winkeltje Design Competition

Exhibition: Japanese paintings and graphs by Ada Breedveld
Also: Pictures inspired by Japan made by Jean Ruiter, Irina Ionesco and Arthur Martin
The famous painter Jan Montyn have visited Japan several times and he processed his impression in his paintings.

Exhibition “Fading Borders, photographs by Lucienne van der Mijle”

As part of the celebration of 400 years of trade relations between the Netherlands and Japan, the exhibition Fading Borders is opening on 13 September 2009 at Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden.Visitors get an intimate glimpse into photographer Lucienne van der Mijle’s view of how these two worlds melted together. The exhibition Fading Borders consists of a series of double portraits of Japanese/Dutch couples who live and work in the Netherlands and Dutch/Japanese couples who live and work in Japan. The contrast between the different cultures is precisely what binds together many mixed couples. An apparent contrast creates fascination and inspiration.

Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam

Intense film about the grieving process of an old Japanese man, Shigeki, and his young carer, Machiko. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes film festival.

The Dutch-Japanese duo Muso and Ray Jin play with the power of silence. Using the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and bass clarinet they produce music that has the calming effect of regular breathing.

Tomo Kawachi (Chiba, Japan 1974) was educated at the Musashino Art University, Tokyo (1994-2000). She worked in 2005 and 2006 at the National Academy of Visual Arts, Amsterdam.  Her Japanese heritage is undeniable and her paintings are a real battleground, where elements from different cultures collide.

Made in Japan III, with Tsuruga Wakasanojo, Muso & Ray Jin + Naomi Sato

Cinekid Festival is an annual Film, Television and New Media Festival for Children that is held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In the New Media section, Cinekid Medialab, two Japanese installations are displayed: Murmer Sky and Hanahana both from Plaplax. 
Motoshi Chikamori, Kyoko Kunoh and Yasuaki Kakehi, designers from Plaplax, will be at the festival.

Congrescentrum Amstelveen (Nov 6)

Sporthallen Zuid (Nov 8)

International Training Program (ITP) Symposium 2009 at Groningen: “Toward Brain Circulation through Research-Based Educational Collaboration and Exchange with EU”

Noh Sakurama Family: Tsunemasa

Japanese Noh theatre performance in which ancient tales of warring Japanese clans are acted out in the tradition of their ancestors – with elaborate costumes and masks.