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
6 December (from 13:00) Pop-up Cinema 245 — Japanese Documentary Screenings	We will be hosting a screening of two Japanese documentary films. The first, 'Blind Shiratori’s Eyes for Art,' follows Kenji Shiratori, known in Japan as a 'blind connoisseur of art.' Born nearly blind, Kenji first visited an art museum on a date, discovering that he could 'see' artworks through spoken descriptions. He began visiting museums, developing his own method of appreciating art through free, open conversation. The film documents the rich dialogues that arise between Kenji, his friends, and museum staff as they explore how verbal exchange can open new ways of experiencing art. Trailer: https://youtu.be/isTz7CjA7RA	Ruimtevaart Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3 2512 ZB Den Haag	Nishiko & Maiko Sato   Website Email
6 December (from 15:45) Pop-up Cinema 245 — Japanese Documentary Screenings	We will be hosting a screening of two Japanese documentary films. The second, 'Children’s Tears — Searching for Japanese fathers,' unveils a hidden history which starts in the Dutch East Indies under Japanese occupation during WW2. The protagonists were born of Eurasian mothers and Japanese fathers as children of the enemy. They moved to the Netherlands with their mothers while their fathers went back to Japan after the war. The absence of their fathers becomes a missing piece in their lives, and the ensuing search stretches across continents.  Trailer: https://youtu.be/pptn1vtFltE	Ruimtevaart Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3 2512 ZB Den Haag	Nishiko & Maiko Sato   Website Email
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