This year is the 150th anniversary of the signing of a treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and the Netherlands in 1858. In commemoration of 150 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and the 400th anniversary of Japanese-Dutch Trade Relations in 2009, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is sending three training vessels: the  ‘Kashima’, the ‘Asagiri’ and the ‘Umigiri’ with  a crew of 720, including 180 training officers on a good-will visit to Amsterdam from 16 to 20 July.

While in the Netherlands, the commanders and crew will take advantage of this opportunity to reaffirm our relationship by visiting significant places to our two countries.

The Japanese Fleet will arrive in Amsterdam after visiting Rouen, France and will sail to Portsmouth in the United Kingdom after having visited the Netherlands.

Events

16 July
- Arrival Japanese Fleet in Amsterdam 16:00 hours (See the map)

18 July
- JMSDF Marching Band to participate in Nijmegen Vierdaagse (approximately 14:00-15:30 hours)

19 July
- ‘JS Kashima’ open to the public in Amsterdam (13:00-16:00)
- Japanese Martial Arts Events in Rotterdam
(a) Judo training in Budokan (13:00-15:00)
Stichting Budokan Rotterdam, Middenbaan Zuid 400, 3191 AH Hoogvliet Rotterdam     
(b) Aikido training in Shofukan (13:00-15:00)
Japans cultureel centrum Shofukan, Charloisse Kerksingel 32-14, 3082 DB Rotterdam                      
(c) Kendo training in Sportzaal De Snelleman (13:30-16:00)
Sportzaal De Snelleman, Woelwijkstraat 39, 3035 VL Rotterdam              
- Performance JMSDF Marching Band in Amstelveen (15:00-16:00)
Stadsplein 102, 1180 ZM Amstelveen
                                   
20 July
- Departure Japanese Fleet 09:00 hours

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