2026 Annual New Year’s Reception
On January 16, JCC Ordinary member meeting and New Year’s reception concluded successfully, welcoming approximately 530 members and guests.
On the day, we received a congratulatory video message from Minister for Economic Affairs Mr Vincent Karremans marking the JCC’s 50th anniversary, alongside congratulatory addresses from Ambassador Michi and NFIA Director van der Meer. Guests enjoyed the powerful drumming of the Dutch Taiko Heritage Foundation and networking throughout the event.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended. The 50th anniversary commemorative slides shown during the event can be viewed here.
We look forward to your continued support!
JCC secretariat
Date & Time: Friday, January 16, 2026, 17:00–19:00
Venue: Hotel Okura Amsterdam (Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam)
Program:
17:15–19:00 New Year’s Reception (Venue: Grand Ballroom)
Registration starts at 16:30
- 17:07 Opening remarks by the Master of Ceremonies
- 17:10 Address by the Chairman
- 17:15 Guest Address: H.E. Mr. Rokuichiro Michii, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Netherlands
- 17:20 Guest Address: Ms. Hilde van der Meer, Commissioner of the NFIA
- 17:25 Introduction of Vice Chairmen
- 17:30 Kagami-biraki (Sake Barrel Opening Ceremony)
- 17:35 Toast
- 17:50–17:58 Taiko Performance (Dutch Taiko Heritage Foundation)
- 17:58–18:03 JCC 50th Anniversary Slideshow
- 19:10 Closing remarks and Sanbon-jime
- Around 19:30 End of Program