
Stage
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Stage programme of Japan Festival 2026
Main Stage
12:00-12:15 Opening
12:15-12:30 Kagami wari ceremony
12:35-12:50 The Japanese School of Rotterdam [Taiko Performance]
13:00 13:10 The Japanese School of Amsterdam [Yosakoi Dance]
13:20 13:35 Vereniging Chorus Sora [Choir Performance]
13:45 13:55 Anna Dance ーKids Crew [Kids Dance (J-Pop)]
14:00 14:20 Stichting Tulip Gakuen School [Children’s Folk Performance]
14:30 14:40 Aikido Vriesman Dojo [Martial Arts]
14:45 15:05 Nishikawa Senyumeji [Traditional Japanese Dance]
15:05 15:30 KOTOMEN [Koto Performance]
15:35 15:45 Renshinjuku Kendo [Martial Arts]
15:50 16:05 Amstelveen Karate Kids [Martial Arts]
16:10 16:30 SUMiKA Saxophone [Anime Music (Saxophone)]
16:40 16:55 Fujiyama Rock Band Japan [Japanese Rock & Pop]
17:05 17:30 Mitsune [Shamisen Performance]
17:40 17:55 Taiko Freaks [Taiko Performance]
18:05 18:30 Trio From MINYO CRUSADERS [Minyo & Latin Music]
18:35 18:55 Yukari Uekawa & Rutger Muller [Bon Odori]
18:55 19:00 Ending
Interactive Stage
13:30-13:45 Let’s Kendo! / Renshinjuku Kendo
Let’s try some simple Kendo movements together
14:15-14:45 Experience Taiko Drumming / Dutch Taiko Heritage Foundation
Come and experience the basics of Japanese taiko drumming with some of the performers from Taiko School House of Circles!
15:15-15:45 Discover Aikido / Vriesman Dojo Aikido
A short, inspiring introduction to the Japanese martial art of harmony. Improve your balance, focus and confidence — no experience needed.
