Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam Reunion
Overview of the first Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam Reunion
Scheduled date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Time: 14:00 to 17:00
Target audience: Old children and students of the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam, their parents, and those who took the lead in the activities of this school.
We would like to reach out to many people, including new and old board members, new and old faculty and staff members.
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The alumni association (eligible participants: former students, graduates, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff) has only recently been established, and at this time, we do not yet have an official mailing list.
In order to facilitate smooth communication and provide future updates, we would like to encourage as many people as possible to participate.
To help us estimate the approximate number of participants and to obtain contact information for future correspondence, we kindly ask those who wish to participate to complete a Google Form with their name, email address, and other relevant details.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation.
The participation fees have been determined as follows, taking into consideration the costs necessary to organize and run the program.
Participation Fees
Ages 20 and above: €15
Ages 16–19: €10
Ages 7–15: €5
Ages 0–6: Free of charge
Payment for participation is now available.
If you plan to attend, please complete your payment by Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Please use the link below to make your payment.
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News & Event
Acknowledgements to Our Supporters
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the companies and businesses whose generous support and cooperation have made this alumni reunion possible.
Their contributions have played an important role in helping us organize and host this event, and we deeply appreciate their kindness and commitment to our community.
We are pleased to introduce and acknowledge the following supporters.
De Japanner
This restaurant offers a selection of casual Japanese-style finger foods, along with a wide variety of drinks including beer, cocktails, and sake. The menu features dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
It is a warm and welcoming place where Amsterdam’s lively atmosphere blends beautifully with Japanese food culture.
This brand was also founded by a former student of the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam.
Many members of our community may feel a special sense of connection and pride in seeing someone who once studied at the same school and is now building a successful business in the Netherlands.
Based in the Dutch port town of IJmuiden, Hokkai Suisan is dedicated to sharing Japanese food culture across Europe. Through carefully selected seafood and authentic Japanese ingredients, the company delivers the true taste of Japan in a way that is both genuine and suited to everyday life.
Serving restaurants as well as retail and wholesale customers, Hokkai Suisan acts as a culinary bridge between Japan and the Netherlands.
Many years ago, when classes at the First Saturday Division of the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam had just ended, the company used to sell fresh fish in front of the school entrance.
Some students would enthusiastically help with the sales, calling it “playing shop.” Perhaps some of you still remember those fond moments.
Based in the Dutch port town of IJmuiden, Hokkai Suisan is dedicated to sharing Japanese food culture across Europe. Through carefully selected seafood and authentic Japanese ingredients, the company delivers the true taste of Japan in a way that is both genuine and suited to everyday life.
Serving restaurants as well as retail and wholesale customers, Hokkai Suisan acts as a culinary bridge between Japan and the Netherlands.
Many years ago, when classes at the First Saturday Division of the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam had just ended, the company used to sell fresh fish in front of the school entrance.
Some students would enthusiastically help with the sales, calling it “playing shop.” Perhaps some of you still remember those fond moments.
Volunteer Opportunities
1. Venue Setup
6 volunteers needed
Starts at 11:00 AM
Lunch (boxed meal) will be provided
2. Cleanup
6 volunteers needed
Starts at 5:00 PM
Free admission to the reunion (one complimentary admission per volunteer)
We would be grateful for any assistance you can provide, even if only within a reasonable and comfortable range.
We sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to your participation.
Register as a Volunteer Here
History of establishment
Chair of the JSSAR: Egawa
Having worked at the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam for 36 years, I felt it was my mission to establish a reunion after I retired.
I myself have been involved in reunion activities since my student days, and I have found that the network has been extremely helpful in finding employment and exchanging information.
Given this background, I wanted to continue to maintain connections through reunion at this school.
History of establishment
After retiring in 2021, I took time to sort out my personal life and began planning for 2025.
We held numerous meetings and made preparations in cooperation with Ms. Yoshino, the former head of the junior high school department, and my daughters and Ms. Yoshino's sons, who were students at the Japanese Saturday School Amsterdam.
In addition, Ms. Suzuki from JCC, who made a significant contribution to the 25th anniversary festival, joined us as a
volunteer executive committee member.
JSSAR's Vision
We hope to contribute to the future of Japanese and Dutch society with the knowledge we have gained from our diverse educational and cultural experiences about multilingual and multicultural societies.
JSSAR's Mission
1. To provide a regular and sustainable forum for people who have spent time at JSSA to interact with each other and exchange information and mutual assistance.
2. To further develop the Japanese language community, while also reaffirming our mutual connection with Japanese society.
Our
Story
Executive Committee Member, JSSAR
Chair of the JSSAR Executive Committee
Mayumi Egawa
Career
She began working as a mathematics teacher in the junior high school department in 1984. She also served as head of the junior high school department in 1985, and as head of preschool in 1994. She then became a full-time principal in 2016, retiring in 2021.
Alumni Association Executive Committee
Taeko Yoshino
Career
She worked in the elementary school department for four years from 1994.
After that, she taught as head of the junior high school department and in charge of Japanese language from 1998 to 2020.
She retired in 2021.