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2009
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| 11 January - 25 May | Holland & Japan: 400 Years of Trade
From 11 January to 25 May 2009, the Rijksmuseum at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport presents Holland & Japan: 400 Years of Trade, marking the four-hundredth anniversary of commercial ties between the Netherlands and Japan. The exhibition examines the privileged position Dutch traders enjoyed on the isolated island of Deshima and the artistic and cultural interchange that resulted from their commercial contacts. Among over 20 works presented in the show are lacquerware, porcelain, a screen and paintings from the Rijksmuseum collection. The centrepiece is a scroll painting of over 6 metres in length, depicting scenes of everyday life on Deshima. |
Rijksmuseum at Amsterdam' s Schiphol Airport |
Rijksmuseum, at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport |
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| 5 March - 8 March | Jizô concert series in the Netherlands and Japan
Dutch composer Kees Olthuis composed a new work in honour of 400 years trade between Japan and the Netherlands: Jizô.
For concert series in Japan, please see www.hetgeldersorkest.nl |
Het Gelders Orkest |
Nijmegen (5th), Arnhem (6th), Apeldoorn (7th), Arnhem (8th) |
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| 7 March | The 22nd Japanese Public Speaking Contest
Annual speech contest for students of Japanese. Theme:'Things I want to know more about in Japan'
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Embassy of Japan and Executive Committee for the 22nd Japanese Public Speaking Contest |
Golden Tulip, Bel Air Hotel, Den Haag |
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| 28 March - 21 June | Silk Stories, Taishō Kimono 1900-1940
Silk Stories presents the development of the kimono during the period of 1900-1940. Besides kimonos, also haori (short jackets) and obi (broad brocade waist bands) are exhibited. A large part of the 120 pieces of clothing originates from the Taishō period (1912-26), the period of government of Emperor Yoshihito.
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Kunsthal Rotterdam |
Kunsthal Rotterdam |
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| 29 March- 1 July | Exhibition jp.nl
Japanese Glass artist Mica Okuno and Dutch painter Sanne Meijer show their work in licht + ruimte, Abcoude.
This will be accompanied by a variety of cultural mini-events: manga, anime, tea ceremony, Shinto-reading, slow food and more. For dates, info and signing up: www.licht-ruimte.nl/agenda.html
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Licht-ruimte |
Hoogstraat 35, Abcoude |
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| 8 April | Cherry Blossom Festival
Annual gathering in Amstelveen of the Japanese community, friends and business relations （BY INVITATION ONLY) |
The City of Amstelveen, Embassy of Japan etc. |
Amstelveen |
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| 17 April - 15 May | Yamato Tour, The Drummers of Japan
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Baasbank & Baggerman |
Leiden, Amstelveen, Den Bosch, Tilburg, Utrecht, Almere |
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| 16-23 May | Economic Mission to Japan, organized by City of Amsterdam
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City of Amsterdam |
Japan |
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| 31 May | Japan day
Japanese market on the Rapenburg in Leiden |
Japan@Leiden |
Rapenburg, Leiden |
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| 5 & 6 June | Sumo in Holland 2009
JCC is pleased to announce the Sumo Wrestling Performance in Holland June 5 & 6, 2009. The event will take place in Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam.
To participate in the event, please download and fill in the Sumo Application form on www.jcc-holland.nl and forward it via e-mail or fax to JCC. We are welcoming new sponsors and fans of Sumo and the Japanese Culture!
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Japanese Chamber of Commerce, The Netherlands |
Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam |
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| 6 & 7 June | Amstelveen-Japanfestival
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. |
Amstelveen International Event foundation |
Stadsplein Amstelveen |
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| 25 August | Official Commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Trade Relations between Japan and the Netherlands
(BY INVITATION ONLY) |
Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Ridderzaal, The Hague |
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| 26 August- 13 December 2009 | From Here to Tokyo:400 years of trade with Japan
Now you have an unique chance to come and admire the world famous trade permit - the document with which the Shogun gave his permission - in the exhibition From Here to Tokyo. The exhibition held in De Verdieping van Nederland in the Hague runs from 26 August to 13 December 2009. It displays dozens of wonderful objects that together form an illustration of the historical trade relations between Japan and the Netherlands. The objects come from the collection of the National Library of the Netherlands and the National Archives, and are supplemented with several outstanding specimens from the Royal Archives and the National Museum of Ethonology. You will receve as a permanent reminder a booklet which explains in detail all the articles on show. Come along and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Japan.
Opening times
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 8.00 pm
Wednesday to Saturday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday and Monday: 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Entrance is free
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National Archive |
De Verdieping van Nederland, The Hague |
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| 1 – 18 September 2009 | From The Hague to Hirado and back
The museum pieces which are being put on display at the City Hall of The Hague originate from the Matsura Historical Museum in Hirado, Japan. They date back from 1600 to 1885 and symbolise trade relations in this period between Japan and The Netherlands. The museum is owned by the renowned
Matsura family. Throughout the centuries many highly ranked
executives and military personnel hailed from the Matsura family. The museum is home to around 30.000 objects, most of which have been owned by the family for generations.
Opening times
Monday -Friday: 07.00 am - 7.00 pm
Thursday: 07.00 am - 9.30 pm
Saturday: 09.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Sunday:closed |
City of The Hague |
City Hall, The Hague |
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| 18 September 2009 | Japanese tea ceremony
Original Japanese tea ceremony at the Clingendael Estate.
(BY INVITATION ONLY) |
City of The Hague & the Matsura family |
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| 18 September | HBPO 'Japan-Holland Meetings Hamamatsu International Mosaiculture 2009'
(Organized for the Randstad Holland partners) |
Holland Business Promotion Office |
Hamamatsu, Japan |
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| 12 October | Beyond the World of Sushi
(BY INVITATION ONLY)
A spectacular Japanese Food Exhibition and Tasting Event held on 12 October 2009.
Introducing the Japanese ingredients and seasonings. You will discover new ways to enrich your own cuisine! |
JRO, Organization to Promote Japanese Restaurant Abroad
(more info) |
City Hall, The Hague (Atrium Building) |
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| 9-25 October 2009 | Japanese Garden, Clingendael Estate-, Open 9-25 October 2009
The Japanese Garden is only open to the public for several weeks each year because of the fragile state of the plants and mosses.
There is a separate entrance for wheelchairs.
Opening times:
Daily from 10:00-16:00 hrs
More information can be acquired by calling the local municipality at 14 070 or visiting the website www.denhaag.nl/japansetuin.
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City of the Hague |
Clingendael Estate |
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| 10 October | Concert of Gagaku
For ticket info please contact the Westerkerk, Amsterdam |
| Westerkerk, Amsterdam |
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| 12 October | Photo Exhibition
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SieboldHuis |
SieboldHuis, Leiden |
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| 25-28 October | Innovation Platform to Japan
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Innovation Platform |
Japan |
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| 9 November | Netherlands-Japan Prize 2009
"The Netherlands-Japan award is biennial award, which is granted to Dutch or Japanese organizations or persons who have made a valuable contribution to the cultural, scientific or economical relations between The Netherlands and Japan |
Ailion Foundation |
Great Auditorium, Academy Building, Universiteit Leiden, Rapenburg 73 Leiden |
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| 13 November 2009 | Whisky tasting in the Sieboldhuis
During the largest Whisky Festival of the Netherlands, renowned whisky expert Mr. Tatsuma Minagawa will lead a Japanese whisky tasting in the SieboldHuis. He will talk about different Japanese whiskies which will of course also be tasted during this event. Afterwards you can choose to continue the taste of this evening at the Whisky Festival itself at the Pieterskerk in Leiden. Reserve tickets for this unique tasting via info@sieboldhuis.org or 071-5125539. |
Sieboldhuis |
Sieboldhuis |
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| 13-14-15 November | International Whisky Festival
Theme: Japan. Japanese music, whisky, etc. |
Whisky Unlimited |
Pieterskerk, Leiden |
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| 10 December | Dujat December Dinner, including Deshima Netherlands Awards 2009
(BY INVITATION ONLY) |
Dujat |
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam |
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2010
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| 15 January 2010 | Joint New Year Reception 2009 & Official Closing Ceremony Commemoration Year
Official Closing Ceremony Commemoration Year
(BY INVITATION ONLY)
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The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Netherlands & The Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands |
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam |
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