Amstelveen-Japan Multicultural Meetup

Name: Japanese Language Club in Amstelveen
Start: 2026-05-17T10:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-17T12:00:00.000Z
Location: Bibliotheek Amstelveen Stadsplein

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We’re a casual, international group based in Amstelveen, bringing people together through shared interests in Japan and cultural exchange.

Originally started by Goro – an artist who left the Netherlands in 2024 – the group is now run by a team of local organisers.

Goro still keeps in touch from Japan and remains involved in spirit, supporting the group’s aim to connect people through language, art, and community events, while also running a sister group in Kyoto.

Our regular activities include:
– Japanese Language Club (weekends)
– Local outings (e.g. Japan Festival, Hanami Walk, etc.)
– Plus more events planned by each local organiser

We welcome everyone with the spirit of ichigo ichie – the idea that every encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Let’s meet each other with kindness and respect, so we can build a friendly and thoughtful community together.

New ideas and event suggestions are always welcome – feel free to get in touch or join us at an upcoming meetup.

We look forward to meeting you all!

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私たちはアムステルフェーンを拠点に、日本や文化交流に興味のある人たちが気軽に集まることができるグループです。

最初にグループを立ち上げたアーティストのゴローは2024年にオランダを離れ、今は京都で姉妹グループを運営しながら、アムステルフェーンのグループ運営を引き継いだ地元のオーガナイザーチームをサポートしています。

私たちは、日本語や日本文化を中心に言語やアートや地域のイベントを通じて、お互いの経験をシェアし気軽に話し合える友人を作ることを目的に、イベントを開催しています。

定期的な活動には、
– 週末の日本語クラブ
– 地元イベントへのお出かけ（ジャパンフェスティバル、お花見ウォークなど）
– そのほか各オーガナイザーが企画するイベント
などがあります。

「一期一会」の気持ちを大切にしながら、互いに思いやりと敬意を持って接することを大事にしています。みんなで安心して過ごせる、温かいコミュニティを一緒につくっていきましょう。

新しいアイデアやイベントの提案も大歓迎です。ぜひ気軽にご連絡いただくか、次のミートアップに参加してみてください。

みなさんにお会いできるのを楽しみにしています！

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Japanese Language Club in Amstelveen

17 mei 2026 12:30 CEST

Bibliotheek Amstelveen Stadsplein, Stadsplein 102, Amstelveen, NL

It is games time again! We will be bringing small Japanese card games.

* Spoiler alert!! *
Asami just got back from her trip to Japan and she will bring a few new games ;-) If you would like to bring your own Japanese games, please bring them!

The actual max attendee number is around 20~25. we'll be manually adding people from the wait list, so that we have a nice balance of familiar and new faces.

From March 2026, by default we'll organize the Japanese Language Club on Sundays from 12:30 at a new location - in Amstelveen Library, just across the street from the previous location :)
This new location has more space for us, so we can also have a bit more attendees, and we can use the study books from the library :)
❗Please note:

Food is not allowed in the library (but we'll go grab a lunch after the event - this is optional).
Drinks are allowed, you can bring your own, and there are also tea and coffee machines, paid by card.
You can arrive a bit earlier (from 12:15), but try to be there by 12:30, that's the official start time.
Toilets are not free, but they are pretty cheap (0.50€), paid by card.
We don't need to worry about making noise, as long as we keep it reasonable (so no yelling or loud music).

📍How to find us: enter via the Venstra Cafe entrance, then continue straight and take stairs up one level to enter the Amstelveen Library. Then on the left side, with a bunch of round tables under the "Taalhuis" sign, is where we gather.
This session we'll practice vocabulary, in groups of 3-4 people, depending on the amount of native speakers.
Note: the actual max attendee number is around 20. I'll be adding more people from the wait list, so that we have a nice balance of various levels and of familiar and new faces :)
So feel free to add yourself to the wait list (you can do it as a free user, just click the, somewhat hidden, "continue with free plan" link when asked to get a subscription).

[About the Japanese Language Club]

It’s a weekly Japanese-themed event hosted by different organisers with a variety of games, conversations and grammar practices.

We warmly welcome anyone who shares an interest in Japan, including those who are:
– interested in the Japanese language and how to use it, regardless of their level.
– keen to share stories about living in or travelling to Japan.
– curious about exploring both traditional and modern aspects of Japanese culture.
– especially those from Japan who want to maintain or improve their English by talking about familiar cultural topics.

We truly hope everyone in the group finds joy and inspiration through these cultural adventures with the “ichigo ichie” spirit.

Best regards,
Goro, the founder

【この日本語クラブについて】

このレギュラーイベントでは、週替わりのホストが提案するさまざまなスタイルの日本語会話の練習やゲームなどを、リラックスした雰囲気のなかで楽しんでいます。

・レベルに関わらず、日本語に興味をもっている方。
・日本での生活や旅行の経験を誰かとシェアしてみたい方。
・新旧問わず日本文化に関する知識を交換したい方。
・そして特に日本出身の方には、馴染みの深い自国文化をテーマに英会話力を維持、向上させたい方。

この様な方々ならどなたでも歓迎します。

「一期一会」の精神で思いやりのある温かいコミュニティを作りましょう。私たちのイベントを通して、皆さんがこのグループでそれぞれの楽しみをみつけてくれることを心から願っています。

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