Event Calendar Archives 2024
| Date | Event Information | Title | Venue |
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| 14/02 14h00 - 16h00 |
Workshop  |
Origami Workshop Let's create beautiful origami inspired flower vase together with Ben Artside! Ben, originally from Guadeloupe, lives and works in Brussels. He has always been passionate about interior design, because of its freedom of expression by practising different folding techniques. His aim is to use his mastery of origami to push back the boundaries of design and use it as a creative tool. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 28/02 14h00 - 16h00 |
Workshop  |
Origami Workshop Let's create beautiful origami inspired flower vase together with Ben Artside! Ben, originally from Guadeloupe, lives and works in Brussels. He has always been passionate about interior design, because of its freedom of expression by practising different folding techniques. His aim is to use his mastery of origami to push back the boundaries of design and use it as a creative tool. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-22/03 Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 13.30-16.00 |
Exhibition  |
KIZUNA THE ENDURING BONDS MARCH 11TH 2011 & BEYOND Artworks on fable crane wife retold and for elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire Artist: Nathalie Ishizuka |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles - Opening event - Paintings, Music, Dancer Interact to Experience a Tale of Elevation Thursday 7 March 2024 18.00-20.00 Fully booked |
| 21/03 17:00 - 19:30 |
Lecture  |
Kintsugi: Lecture and Demonstration (FRENCH) Repairing and enhancing precious ceramics with urushi lacquer and pure gold powder! Barbara and Jean, founders of l'arbre à plumes asbl, take us on a journey into the world of Kintsugi. Barbara will tell us about the origins of this very special art form, its history and the philosophy behind it. Jean will explain the technique, the tools and the essential lacquers, and will demonstrate how to apply gold to one of his pieces currently being repaired. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-26/04 Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 13.30-16.00 |
Exhibition |
Fragments of Japan As textile designer and architect we conducted a 3 months research in Japan in 2023 about textile crafts, natural fibres and traditional carpentry. We connected to local artisans and explored the rich Japanese cultural history in crafts. In April 2024 we will present the results of our research. It will be the opportunity to present a glimpse of the impressive world of Japanese craftsmanship and dream together about the future potential collaborations between Belgium and Japan. Fragments of Japan is about craftsmanship, people and reflections. This exhibition will be the first milestone in the creation of a Foundation with the aim to develop partnerships between Belgium & Japan in order to weave together arts & crafts, traditional & contemporary, handmade & technologies by curating spaces for creation & transmission in both our countries. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles - Opening event - Friday 12 April 2024 18.00-20.00 |
| 22/04 Mon 17.00 |
Performance |
RAKUGO
- Traditional Japanese Comical Story Telling - (in French) Performed by Mr. Cyril Coppini. Doors open at 16:30 / Starts at 17:00 Language: French Admission Free *** Registration required *** Prepare to be transported to the captivating world of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese art form of comedic storytelling. Cyril Coppini, a rakugo performer, will weave tales with wit and charm, promising an evening filled with laughter and entertainment.
Don't miss out on this unique cultural experience! Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of laughter and storytelling! |
ULB – SOLBOSCH (Bâtiment NB Salle NB.2.VIS); Av. Paul Héger 1, 1000 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05 (Wed) 14.00 - 16.00 |
Workshop |
Join us for an exciting origami workshop hosted by our Embassy! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 23/05 (Thu) 18.00 - 20.00 |
Concert |
Come join us for a piano concert at JICC! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-25/06 10:00 - 17:00 |
Exhibition |
The exhibition marks the first public display of key artworks by Clarice Prache (1995-2018) that are deeply intertwined with her relationship with Japan and rich cultural heritage. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 07/06 (Fri) 18.00 - 20.00 |
Lecture |
Heian was Japan's golden age, characterised by creative energy under the Fujiwara, an illustrious family of nobles, in all areas of art. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 13/06 15:00-17:00 |
Meeting  |
Hanasôkai - Let's speak Japanese Doors open at 14:45 / Starts at 15:00 *** Registration required *** For the first time, ''Hanasôkai - Let's speak Japanese'' by BNK (Belgian Association of Japanese Language Teachers) collaborating with the Embassy of Japan. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 13/06F 18:00-19:40 |
Cinema  |
Summer Blooms Doors open at 17:30 / Starts at 18:00 *** Registration required *** On the 13th of June, it is time to relax and dive into the world of Japanese cinema!Summer Blooms focusses on Takimoto Hatsumi, a 27-year-old former teacher with a secret. One day, she receives a letter from her boyfriend who passed away during Spring three years ago. After meetiing with a former student, she confesses about her past. We are looking forward to seeing you there! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 26/06 14:00-16:00 |
Cinema |
Between Us Doors open at 13:30 / Starts at 14:00 *** Registration required *** On the 26th of June, we all welcome you for our second movie screening of the month!
A coming-of-age film about Tamaki, a young student at a missionary school. She is somewhat desheartened after her father's bankruptcy, one day, she overhears a fellow student playing the wadaiko (和太鼓, Japanese drum). This develops her interests towards the beautiful instrument and offers some distraction from her troubles. We are looking forward to seeing you there! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07 - 30/08 | Miscellaneous |
Japanese Summer Festival at JICC From July 1st to August 30th, visit the JICC for a Japanese Summer Festival (natsu-matsuri, 夏祭り). Enjoy trying on Happi coats, exploring traditional toys, and participating in cultural workshops, including a special Tanabata festival event.
Experience the vibrant traditions of a Japanese summer! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 01/07 - 10/07 | Miscellaneous |
Join us to celebrate Tanabata (七夕) Craft your own Tanabata decoration (kazari 飾り) and write your Tanabata wishes (tanzaku 短冊) on colorful strips of paper to hang them on the bamboo wish tree.
Tanabata, also known as the 'Star Festival', is a Japanese celebration, based on a romantic folklore, observed on the 7th day of July. Each July 7, Princess Orihime (the weaver star) and Hikoboshi (the cowherder star) traverse the Milky Way to renew their ancient bond of love. In Japan, the tradition dictates that people write their Tanabata wishes (tanzaku 短冊) on long, narrow strips of colored paper are hung from bamboo branches, enlivening the decor of homes and public spaces. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 8/07 17:00- 18:00 |
Rakugo Show |
Rakugo Show by Shunputei Shoyo Doors open at 16:30 / Starts at 17:00
*** Registration required *** (Japanese with simultaneous translation in English)
Our Embassy has a pleasure to co-organize a rakugo (落語) performance with the University of Gent. Rakugo is a form of Japanese sit-down comedy, where the comedian tells a story with laugh only using a fan and peice of cloth as props. Rakugo Performer ''Shunputei Shoyo'' will give us performance in Japanese, but a simultaneous translation in English will be provided on screen! Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy and get to know rakugo! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07 - 30/08 | Miscellaneous |
Japanese Summer Festival at JICC From July 1st to August 30th, visit the JICC for a Japanese Summer Festival (natsu-matsuri, 夏祭り). Enjoy trying on Happi coats, exploring traditional toys, and participating in cultural workshops, including a special Tanabata festival event.
Experience the vibrant traditions of a Japanese summer! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan
Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 28/08 14:00～ |
Workshop  |
Radio Exercise（ラジオ体操） Join us for a fun workshop on rajio taisou (ラジオ体操)! Rajio taisou (radio calisthenics, or simply radio exercise) is a well-known activity in Japan. From salarymen to elderly people, many practice this kind of exercise early in the morning or before work. They gather in groups and follow the instructions on the radio. Rajio taisou is a perfect way to exercise and socialize together! On the 28th of August, we warmly welcome you to participate in a small workshop on rajio taisou. We will teach you a specific set of exercises, so put on your sporty clothes and join us for this healthy Japanese tradition.
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Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/09 10:00-12:00 |
Seminar  |
''Principles and Methods of Extensive Reading in Learning the Japanese Language and Culture: How Effective Are They for Bridging to the Intermediate Level and Higher?'' 『日本語・日本文化学習における多読の原理と方法： 中級レベル以上への橋渡しとしてどれほど有効か？』
※The Seminar will be held in Japanese. 言語： 日本語 Lecturer: Prof. Tatsuhiko Matsushita 講師： 松下達彦教授 This event is a collaboration among National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics, Belgian Association of Japanese Language Teachers (BNK) and the Embassy. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 10/09 18:30 |
Workshop |
Dance workshop at Japan Information and Cultural Centre featuring NEO Awa Odori Group TAKARABUNE An Awa Odori (阿波踊り) troupe pushing the boundaries of Japanese dance traditions! Their passionate performances have been acclaimed worldwide at leading festivals and national theatres across 69 cities in 23 countries, preserving and revitalizing Japanese cultural heritage. TAKARABUNE is renowned for their energetic and captivating Awa Odori performances, a traditional Japanese dance that dates back over 400 years. Awa Odori, characterized by its rhythmic and dynamic movements, vibrant costumes, and lively music, is traditionally part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, attracting over 1.3 million tourists annually. They will share their knowledge with us for the first time! Join us and witness the magic of Awa Odori, the largest dance festival in Japan, right here in Brussels! (Seats are limited) Flat Shoes and comfortable clothes recommended Limited seats | Free entry Registration Required Don’t miss their next event in Brussels Sep 11: Performance and parade in Mont des Arts/Kuntsberg! |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 11/09 15:00 - 16:00 |
Performance |
Join us for an exceptional outdoor “Awa Odori” performance featuring NEO Awa Odori Group TAKARABUNE ! An Awa Odori (阿波踊り) troupe pushing the boundaries of Japanese dance traditions! Their passionate performances have been acclaimed worldwide at leading festivals and national theatres across 69 cities in 23 countries. TAKARABUNE is renowned for their energetic and captivating Awa Odori performances, a traditional Japanese dance that dates back over 400 years. Awa Odori, characterized by its rhythmic and dynamic movements, vibrant costumes, and lively music, is traditionally part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture, attracting over 1.3 million tourists annually. Join us and witness the magic of Awa Odori, the largest dance festival in Japan, right here in Brussels! For any questions, please reach out to Japanese Information and Culture Centre at the Embassy of Japan in Belgium. (info@bx.mofa.go.jp / +32-(0)2-513-2340) |
Mont des Arts/Kuntsberg (in front of Chateau Moderne), 1000 Brussels |
| 26/09 18:30 20:30 |
Performance
Photo credit: ©Hiroyuki Kawashima |
To mark ARTONOV’s tenth anniversary, dancer-choreographer Akaji Maro, a living butoh legend, meets virtuoso cellist Eric-Maria Couturier, soloist with the Ensemble intercontemporain, for an original performance. Based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites, the butoh dancer and the musician dialogue and improvise, in a radical staging that transcends historical periods, cultural areas and artistic genres. With a narrative based on the development of a human being, the performance explores with intensity the notions of identity, in all their ambiguity and contradictions. A powerful and harmonious encounter between two strong, original personalities at the peak of their art. |
Vanhaerents Art Collection Rue Anneessens 29, 1000 Brussels Wheelchairs accessble |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-11/10 | Exhibition |
What is There | Artist: Fumie Onuki |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
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11/10 18:30 - 19:30 |
Concert  |
Piano concert by Tempei Nakamura
Doors open at 18:00 / Starts at 18:30 Duration: Approx. 1 hour *** Registration required *** Tempei Nakamura, a cross-genre pianist is on a Europe tour this year again and is coming to Belgium on 11 October 2024. It will be his 6th time to play at our embassy. Tempei Nakamura has a remarkable story. Born in Kobe, Japan, he made his CD debut with EMI Music Japan in 2008 and has since performed at prestigious venues all around the world. His "Rising Sun" project is dedicated to the reconstruction efforts of the Great East Japan Earthquake. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Opening event on 24/10 25-31/10 |
Exhibition |
YOKAI EXHIBITION by Stephan Goldrajch Curated by Albert Baronian
Opening event on 24th October
Doors open at 17:30 / Starts at 18:00
*** Registration required *** The exhibition showcases Stephan Goldrajch’s textile sculptures and paintings, and his watercolour work which were a result of his residence in Japan in 2023.Stephan Goldrajch’s art is inspired by ancestral traditions, human interactions, and social cohesion. Using crochet and various threads, Goldrajch creates vibrant, textured compositions, often incorporating wool and cotton. His work, rich in fantasy, revisits childhood memories and tales through intricate, meditative processes. He collaborates with photographer Myriam Rispens and works across multiple disciplines, including watercolor painting, weaving, and embroidery, focusing on creating connections between people and cultures. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 22/10 18:30-19:30 |
Recital |
Time stands still: from Noh-voice and the Flemish renaissance to the music of our time Solo recital by vocalist Noriko Yakushiji After completing her studies in contemporary music at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Ghent, she began studying Noh in Japan. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11 | Meeting |
Hanasôkai - Let's speak Japanese
Doors open at 14:45 / Starts at 15:00 *** Registration required *** ''Hanasôkai - Let's speak Japanese'' by BNK (Belgian Association of Japanese Language Teachers) collaborating with the Embassy of Japan.
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Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| 6-20/11 | Exhibition  |
Natsukashii natsukashii ( 懐かしい) = nostalgia for the past or cl ose memo-ry, some-thing which gives you a slight smile. A beautiful Japanese journey through the eyes of the photographer Eveline Lanckmans Opening: 6 November 2024 (Fully booked) |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |
| Date | Category | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 14:00-16:30 (Doors open at 13:30) |
Workshop  ©Yuzu-Sensei |
Kimono cards Using origami papers to make season's greetings by cutting, folding and collage led by Yuzu-Sensei |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles NB: Registeration is required. Fully booked |
| 11/12 - 07/01 | Exhibition  |
Kokeshi Art Unveiled
by Fakapapa This exhibition, co-organized with @Fakapapa, showcases the rich tradition and incredible diversity of Japanese kokeshi – handmade wooden sculptures with a legacy dating back to 1830. Featuring rare and unique dolls, the exhibition celebrates both classic forms and bold, creative interpretations that emerged during the 1960s renewal movement in Japan. Visitors will discover an exceptional selection of kokeshi, many of which are seldom seen outside Japan, capturing the artistry and history of this beloved craft. |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre of the Embassy of Japan Rue Van Maerlant 1 1040 Bruxelles |