Huis Ten Bosch and
Miffy 's Connection

In 1987, Dick Bruna, creator of Miffy, visited Nagasaki Dutch Village, the predecessor of Huis Ten Bosch, which led to a connection with Miffy. The original Miffy was then born, wearing a red scarf and yellow wooden shoes and holding a Dutch flag. It has now become an integral part of Huis Ten Bosch.

Meet at Huis Ten Bosch
Miffy 's Friends

Melanie is wearing yellow wooden shoes.
Only at Huis Ten Bosch!

To celebrate the first anniversary of "Nijntje," the world's largest Miffy specialty Shop and cafe that opened in Huis Ten Bosch, Miffy 's friend from a faraway land, Melanie, has appeared in Huis Ten Bosch. She will be participating in the seasonal parade show and greetings with Miffy.

The history of Huis Ten Bosch and Miffy
Starting in 1987,
In 2025, the world's only*
"Miffy Area" is born

1987

February

Bruna visits Holland Village, the predecessor of Huis Ten Bosch

1992

March

Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch Opens

The "Huis Huis Ten Bosch Series" featuring Miffy, yachts, windmills and other artwork by Bruna inspired by Huis Ten Huis Ten Bosch has been released.

1999

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Japan-Netherlands relations, Bruna has created a drawing of Miffy holding the Japanese and Dutch flags.

2001

April

"Dick Bruna Shop Nijntje" opens

2011

June

"Miffy Month" to be held for the first time in June to celebrate Miffy 's birthday
Since then, it has become a popular event every June.

2017

April

"Nijntje Café" opens

2022

December

"Dick Bruna Shop Nijntje" and "Nijntje Café" will be merged and renovated to form the world's largest Miffy specialty Shop and cafe "Nijntje".

2023

April

The early summer event "Flower Town Miffy Celebration" will be held for the first time. "Miffy Month" will also be held in June.

"Miffy Room" debuts at Hotel Amsterdam

September

Miffy Gost Miffy", a character from "Usako-chan obake ni naru" (written and illustrated by Dick Bruna, translated by Kyoko Matsuoka, Fukuinkan Shoten), will make its first appearance dressed up as a ghost. This is the first time in Japan that the "" meet and greet has been held in Japan. Gost Miffy

December

To commemorate the first anniversary of Nijntje renewal, Melanie will make her first appearance Huis Ten Bosch wearing a scarf and wooden shoes, and will hold a stage show and greeting with Miffy and Melanie for the first time at Huis Ten Bosch

2024

March

"Flower Town Miffy Celebration" to be extended by approximately three months

2025

February

New Miffy parade to be held at Huis Ten Bosch this spring

June

Coming soonThe world's only* "Miffy Area" is scheduled to open on June 21st, Miffy 's birthday.

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