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
5 September – 17 October 2026 Kentarou Murayama — Beauty Through Use — Japanese Pottery Exhibition	Time & Style Amsterdam presents Beauty Through Use, a solo exhibition by Karatsu pottery artist Kentarou Murayama. Rooted in the 450-year tradition of Karatsu ware, Murayama creates vessels from locally gathered clay, stone, and iron, reflecting the landscape and materials of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. Through his pursuit of yō no bi (“用の美”) — the beauty of utility — his works evolve through everyday use, gaining richness and expression over time. The exhibition presents approximately 1,000 works that invite visitors to experience the connection between nature, craftsmanship, and daily life.	Time & Style Amsterdam Marnixstraat 148 1016 TE Amsterdam	Time & Style Amsterdam Website Email Tel: 020-2103176
18 October 2026 - 14:15 Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan: Brandenburg Concertos	Bach Collegium Japan, conducted by Masato Suzuki, performs all six of J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046–1051. The programme showcases the rich variety of instrumental combinations and Bach’s inventive writing for orchestra and soloists.	de Doelen – Jurriaanse Zaal Schouwburgplein 50 3012 CL Rotterdam	de Doelen   Website   Email   Tel: 06-102171717
20 October 2026 – 20:15 Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan: Brandenburg Concertos	Bach Collegium Japan performs four of J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos in Amsterdam's Main Hall, conducted by Masato Suzuki. The programme includes Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 1 (BWV 1047, 1049, 1050 and 1046). The concert is part of Bach Collegium Japan's European tour in October 2026.	The Concertgebouw – Main Hall Concertgebouwplein 10 1071 LN Amsterdam	Het Concertgebouw Website Email   Tel: 020-5730573
14 December 2026 – 20:15  Bach Collegium Japan: Handel's Messiah	"Bach Collegium Japan performs Handel’s Messiah in the Main Hall of SPOT/De Oosterpoort in Groningen, conducted by Principal Conductor Masato Suzuki. This celebrated oratorio tells the story of the coming, suffering and resurrection of Christ and includes the famous Hallelujah chorus.    【Performers】 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Rachel Nicholls Alto: Terry Wey Tenor: Mauro Peter Bass: Dingle Yandell Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan"	SPOT/De Oosterpoort – Grote Zaal Trompsingel 27 9724 DA Groningen	SPOT Groningen Website Email Tel: 050-3680111