• Submissions
  • Support Us
Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • nl Nederlands
  • en English
AVO Magazine - One click closer to Japan
  • AVO Magazine
    • AVO Magazine, who?
    • About us (日本語)
    • AVO Magazine presents
    • AVO Magazine Podcast
    • Join AVO Magazine’s Discord Server
    • Support AVO Magazine
  • Staff picks
  • Music
    • Japanese Music News
      • Concerts and festival news
      • Musical Snack
    • Curtain-raiser
    • Weekly MV Roundup
      • About: 7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out
  • Japan-related Events
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Colophon
  • Contact
    • Submissions
    • Join the AVO Magazine team
No Result
View All Result
AVO Magazine - One click closer to Japan
No Result
View All Result
Home Convention and expo announcements

10 things you shouldn’t miss out on at Abunai! 2017

Francisca Hagen by Francisca Hagen
17 August 2017
in Convention and expo announcements, Japan-related Events
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
0
Abunai! 2017: History in the Making

Abunai! 2017: History in the Making

The end of August is coming slowly/fast* (* cross out what does not apply), and that means it is time for the second biggest anime convention in The Netherlands: Abunai! The convention is still having their base at NH Koningshof in Veldhoven (near Eindhoven), spread out over three days from Friday August 25th, where you can expect a hot weekend filled with activities. The theme this year is History in the Making. The schedule is out for a while now, there are many things to do. Time for a list of 10 activities that you shouldn’t miss out on at Abunai! 2017!

1. Tea ceremony

Escape the busy convention by joining Ambaran Art’s tea ceremony. The ceremony in its simplest form is called oboncha, meaningtea on the tray. You can either participate in the ceremony or watch it. The ceremony will be first come basis depending on the location. You can attend the Tea Ceremony on Friday from 21.30 at Room 82 (Crafts), Saturday from 10.30 at Room 63 (Crafts).

2. Samurai/Geisha ILLUSION

Japone is a performers troupe consisting of internationally renowned Japanese artists Utako Arakawa (soprano/Vocals), Ayumi Matsuda (Recorder), Noriko Amano (Keyboard), Makiko Goto (Koto), Kazuma Glen Motomura (Dance), Shinnosuke Fujiwara (Dance) and Hiromi Haneda (Screen image art).

They created the show Samurai/Geisha ILLUSION especially for Abunai! This performance will fuse classic and contemporary music, modern and Japanese traditional dance, Japanese sword combat, theater acting and screen image animation. The performance will take place on the Saturday from 15.30 at the main stage. In total the performance will take 2 hours.

3. Lecture: Budget Cosplay

Are you interested in making your own cosplay, but not sure how to do so on a tight budget? Join the Budget Cosplay lecture of Iris Snoys to find out how to accomplish this task! Cheap materials, tips and tricks are discussed and help you make your next costume for a smaller price. The lecture will take place on Friday at Room 58 (Lectures) from 19.30.

4. Lecture: How to Wear a Yukata

Have you always wondered how to wear a yukata? You find it complicated or are in need of tips to polish your folding skills? Here is your chance! The Sushi Times’ writer Hennie will teach you how to wear a summer kimono in this lecture. You can also bring your own and fold along. The lecture take place on Sunday from 10.30 at Boszaal (Panels).

5. Japanese Beer Tasting

This year at Abunai! Nosawa has a collection of beer all the way from Japan for you to taste! Join them and discover the taste of Japanese beer. Signing up is required beforehand, the attendance fee is €12.50. Please note that this activity is only open for visitors age 18 and above. The legal drinking age for The Netherlands is 18. The beer tasting will take place on Friday from 21.30 at Room 55 (Food Workshop) and Saturday from 22.00 at the same location.

6. Taiko Drum Show

Japan Center will do a taiko drum show during Abunai! with two gigantic drums. You can expect an energetic show with the possibility to be blown away. The performance will take place on Friday at the Brabantzaal from 19.00.

7. Kanzashi workshop

Always wanted to make Japanese hair ornaments known as Kanzashi, but never knew how to? You can craft Kanzashi and continue to make more at home with the instructions provided. Signing up is required beforehand, the attendance fee is €3.00. You can attend the workshop on Friday from 18.00 at Room 82 (Crafts), and two times on Saturday from 12.00 at Room 82 (Crafts) and from 16.00 at the same location.

8. Iai: Samurai Workshop

Handling a Japanese sword is a life-long journey of training and study. Take your first baby samurai steps in this Iai 101 class on how to draw, use and resheath a Japanese sword. This training will be done with wooden training swords and a sheath. Please note that signing up beforehand is required to attend this workshop, that will take place on Sunday from 13.00 at the Brabantzaal.

9. Writing Yonkoma Workshop

You think you’re funny? Time to put your comedic skills to the test in this workshop where you’ll write a four panel comic, also known as yonkoma. The base of a funny yonkoma is a good script and that’s where the focus of this workshop lies. The workshop will be done by Aniway on Friday in Room 58 (Lectures) from 16.00.

10. Optreden van haru (van de band universe)

haru, the lead vocalist of universe, will tour Europe and one of the places where he will perform is at Abunai! He is the musical main guest of the convention, and you can expect a performance on Saturday from 20.00. Afterwards it is possible to get merchandise and the signature on it. AVO Events & Promotion is part of the crew, and AVO Blog has the possibility to interview haru during his visit at Abunai! Do you have a question for him, that we should ask him? Place a comment below!

Here is a video message that the singer made for the visitors of Abunai! 2017.

The Saturday of Abunai! 2017 is sold out, but keep an eye on the social media of Abunai! as they did a purge of not paid Saturday tickets. But you can still buy tickets for Friday and Sunday, at the website of Abunai!.

Source: Abunai!

Tags: 2017cosplay
ShareTweetShareShareShareShare
Francisca Hagen

Francisca Hagen

Never satisfied, always exploring. Started with AVO in 2003. Now active as a writer, reporter, reviewer, promoter, photographer, interviewer and presenter. Can be found regularly at conventions and concerts in the Netherlands and sometimes elsewhere in Europe or even in Japan. Big passion for Japan and music, can be made happy with coffee. (click on Soundcloud logo)

Related Posts

The duo SOSOSO posing together on a white staircase while being in one big spotlight. Both are dressed in dark (leather) clothing and one of them, DRFTR, is holding his guitar, while Miyu Ukiyo has put her hand on the neck of the guitar. Photography by Marcel Wagner from Fotostyle Berlin
Japanese Events: Music

SOSOSO to perform at Atsusacon 2025: A Journey to Mount Fuji

by Francisca Hagen
12 July 2025
Photo of the four-piece alternative metal band Esprit D'Air standing side by side against a background featuring a large clockwork mechanism with gears, cogs, and springs, in golden/metallic tones. All members are dressed in dark clothing and standing in what seems to be an old clock tower. The same location and imagery can be seen in the music video for "Shadow of Time", which is produced by Mind Art Visual.
Japanese Events: Music

Esprit D’Air head back to where it all began with a grassroots tour through UK and Ireland

by Francisca Hagen
12 July 2025
A group of people that are part of Minyo Crusaders with Hyottoko and Otafuku masks and happi coats posing for a picture at a beach with rock formations.
Japanese Events: Music

Minyo Crusaders return to Europe for a summer tour at nine festivals in five countries

by Francisca Hagen
10 July 2025
The photo shows the five members of MAN WITH A MISSION standing in a row on a street. They are dressed in dark clothing, including jeans and shirts with a MAN WITH A MISSION on it, while wearing their full-face wolf masks.
Japanese Events: Music

MAN WITH A MISSION to celebrate 15th anniversary with European tour in October

by Lecros
9 July 2025
Photo of Himari Tsukishiro in black leather clothing and an elaborate bondage setup. A snake is showing up in the photo.
Japanese Events: Music

Isiliel’s 2025 world tour “Moonbow Rebellion” continues in Europe

by Francisca Hagen
3 July 2025
Next Post
Boek Review: Haruki Murakami – Norwegian Wood

Book Review: Haruki Murakami - Norwegian Wood

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

About AVO Magazine

AVO Magazine is more than just an online magazine about Japanese music and culture. In addition to covering Japan-related events in Europe, AVO Magazine also supports and organises them. Under the banner AVO Magazine presents, several concerts and festivals have been held, including AVO J-Rock Festival (2013) and AVO J-Music Festival (2018), featuring performances by Japanese (indie) musicians. More information about AVO Magazine can be found here.

Have news related to Japan or Japanese music you'd like to share? Feel free to send us an email.
Support AVO Magazine with a digital cup of coffee

Recent Articles

  • SOSOSO to perform at Atsusacon 2025: A Journey to Mount Fuji
  • Live Report: Technicolour tunes at The Tin Arts with Green Milk From The Planet Orange
  • Esprit D’Air head back to where it all began with a grassroots tour through UK and Ireland
  • Minyo Crusaders return to Europe for a summer tour at nine festivals in five countries
  • MAN WITH A MISSION to celebrate 15th anniversary with European tour in October

Affiliates

JPU Records

1_General CDJapan
Facebook Twitter Instagram Soundcloud Threads Bluesky Youtube Discord

AVO Magazine

Online magazine since 2012 and based in the Netherlands. AVO Magazine is a Japan-related entertainment website with information about events in especially in Europe. There is a big focus on Japanese music. Other contents we publish are reports, reviews, informative articles, and interviews. AVO Forum, founded on May 16, 2003, served as the foundation for AVO Magazine.

Contact (Francisca Hagen): hello[@]avo-magazine.com

Please do not use text and photos made by AVO Magazine without permission. An email is easily created. Let's support each other!

Affiliates

JPU Records

1_General CDJapan

Featured on

  Lucydafirst - Crate Culture Podcast LOGO

AVO Magazine Approved

  • ANGURA
  • Arlequin Photography
  • Get Your Genki
  • Idol is SHiT
  • iPod of mine
  • J-POP streaming
  • Japan Jams
  • Japone Artists
  • The Sushi Times

Copyright © 2012 - 2025 AVO Magazine

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • AVO Magazine
    • AVO Magazine, who?
    • About us (日本語)
    • AVO Magazine presents
    • AVO Magazine Podcast
    • Join AVO Magazine’s Discord Server
    • Support AVO Magazine
  • Staff picks
  • Music
    • Japanese Music News
      • Concerts and festival news
      • Musical Snack
    • Curtain-raiser
    • Weekly MV Roundup
      • About: 7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out
  • Japan-related Events
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Reports
  • Colophon
  • Contact
    • Submissions
    • Join the AVO Magazine team
  • nl Nederlands
  • en English

Copyright © 2012 - 2025 AVO Magazine

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.