Japan Creative Centre (JCC), The Japan Foundation, and the Singapore Film Society are bringing back Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom (PG13), a popular anime film that was screened at the Japanese Film Festival Singapore in 2023.

The Toy Photography Club, a National Library Board Arts Learning Community, will also be putting up a special mini exhibition featuring iconic Japanese anime characters. Learn more about the Japanese language learning books collection at the library too!

Glistening with gold and water beneath the same sun, Alhamit and Baikari are two warring kingdoms that have come to a diplomatic agreement: Alhamit will gift their most beautiful woman and Baikari their cleverest man, to wed the nations into peace.

Yet, they are too stubborn to even honour such a simple deal, and trouble sparks when a dog and cat arrive in place of the promised bride and groom! In a strange twist of fate however, Princess Sarah of Alhamit and Naranbayar of Baikari meet in the forest by chance, without realising who the other is...

Colour / 2023 / 117 minutes / Animation / Japanese audio with English subtitles

Director: WATANABE Kotono
Cast: KAKU Kento / HAMABE Minami / KAMIYA Hiroshi / GINGA Banjyo

Have you heard of toy photography? It is the art of storytelling using toys. The club will be showcasing a collection of photo series and figurines that feature iconic childhood Japanese anime characters that many Singaporeans grew up with. Do not miss this one-time special mini exhibition at the screening event!

Click here to know more about the club and their activities.

Do you know that the National Library Board (NLB) has a wide range of Japanese language learning books available for library members?

Woodlands Regional Library will be setting up a special display, showcasing some of the collection they have at the B1 Auditorium from 2pm. The books can be borrowed using the NLB Mobile app!

Come and find out more, start your Japanese language learning journey, and further improve your proficiency here!

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If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.

Japanese Film Festival has been a mainstay in Singapore’s vibrant film festival landscape for decades. First started in 1983, the main objective of the festival is to promote the appreciation of Japanese cinema and culture in Singapore, and to deepen the bonds within the community of Japanese film fans.

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WHERE IS WOODLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY AND THE AUDITORIUM?

Woodlands Regional Library is situated within Woodlands Civic Centre at 900 South Woodlands Drive #01-03 Singapore 730900:

Nearest MRT is Woodlands (NS9) and (TE2). The auditorium is at the basement beside library's entrance.