Shofukan

Shofukan But they are also available for third parties who are looking for a great setting for their meetings or events.

Shōfūkan, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, offers the study and practice of authentic Japanese disciplines in an environment that breathes Japan and is most inspiring. The centre operates from a 1929 nursery school building in Oud Charlois, Rotterdam, which these days features a Japanese garden, a roji (tea garden), Senshin-an (an authentic Japanese tea house in soan style), a Japanese dojo, a

nd multiple class rooms. These rooms and spaces at the Shōfūkan are used for lessons and training, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and events - all in the field of the Japanese arts and crafts. To ensure high standards, the center co-operates with teachers and organisations in Europe and from Japan. At this time, the disciplines that can be studied are chanoyu, ikebana, koryu bujutsu, karate (also for kids), shinto, and shodo. More info on our web site: www.shofukan.nl.

31/03/2026

TV Zuid , Rick Witlox, maakte de afgelopen 20 jaar meerdere opnames tijdens tentoonstellingen, demonstraties en bij de bouw van het theehuis in de tuin van Shofukan. Hieronder een samenvatting: *Tentoonstelling Salary, business as unusual door Spam van Griensven
*Bouw traditioneel Japans theehuis *Demonstratie verschillende stijlen budo, groepen uit heel Europa
*Opening Japans theehuis

TV Zuid, Rick Witlox recorded various footage over the past 20 years during exhibitions, demonstrations, and the construction of the teahouse in the garden of Shofukan. Below is a summary:

*Exhibition Salary, Business as Unusual by Spam van Griensven
*Construction of a traditional Japanese teahouse
*Demonstration of various budo styles, with groups from all over Europe
*Opening of the Japanese teahouse

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19/03/2026

Preparing Shofukan’s roji for the very last chakai in Senshin-an this evening…

19/01/2026

Afscheid Shofukan in Rotterdam

07/01/2026

Winterwonderland!

18/07/2025

14/07/2025

Great demonstration Senchado, the way of green leaf tea, by . Exhibition until July 20th 13-17h. Entrance free.

03/07/2025

Wow! Last Saturday, we celebrated with a (dance) party for the launch of a genuine Mascolori-Shōfūkan unisex sneaker.

Jochem Grund, founder and owner of shoe store and manufacturer Mascolori, presented the first two pairs of the Shofukan/Mascolori sneaker to Joris van Nispen and Tini Van de Wetering
Dancer Arturo Vargas inaugurated the sneakers with an impressive and captivating choreography, both in the garden and in the dojo. He danced to the song Shofukan by Snarky Puppy —written in 2012 at Shofukan by Michael League Plays Music

This limited edition sneaker is handcrafted from beautiful green (vegan) materials, featuring a fitting pine tree pattern. “Shofu” in Shofukan means wind blowing through the pines. The shoes are suitable for both women and men, and you can order your size via https://lnkd.in/e32tSmrR.

Sizes 38 and 39 are already sold out, but they can still be back-ordered via [email protected].

Until July 20, you’ll get a festive €20 discount on this or any other beautiful pair of Mascolori shoes with the code SXM20 pictures

02/07/2025

Last Friday, June 27 2025, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Shōfūkan - the centre for Japanese culture in Rotterdam. Berry Kuijer and Wies Weening invited all attendees into the dojo with a spectacular taiko performance, where Shinto in Europe conducted a Shinto ceremony. Tamagushi hōten was performed by Shōfūkan initiators Joris van Nispen and Tini Van de Wetering, accompanied by his excellency ambassador Minami, honourable alderman Said Kasmi, and chairman of the Supervisory Board Stam. Shiho harae was performed by Joris, with a 400 year old ōgatana from Mino, Japan. Pictures Pieter van Roijen Fotografie

01/07/2025

On June 28th, we celebrated our 20th anniversary with a special enbu (demonstration) showcasing various martial arts. It was a unique occasion to see them all together in the dojo of Shofukan. In this photo, we see naginata by Shiseikan & Mark Berghaan. In Japan, 95% of its practitioners are women. Historically, it was a form of self-defense.

14/06/2025

Adres

Charloisse Kerksingel 32-14
Rotterdam
3082DB

Telefoon

+31611300388

Website

http://shofukan.nl/contact

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