JCC E-Magazine April 2016 |  |
Yaezakura, also known as Peony Sakura displayed @ Gardens by the Bay
Overview
In the month of March, JCC has organised series of interesting and exciting events at JCC as well as other venues. JCC had screened its JCC Cinema 44: Documentary Screening of Oyako ~ Present to the Future ~ - a 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake 5th Anniversary Event, followed by the Shakuhachi and Koto performances by Mr Yosuke Irie & Ms Kaho Irie at the Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome) which was a great Oyako representation of Mother-Son duo. A science related lecture which we didnt have for a long time entitled "How SuperComputers are able to contribute to a safe, reliable and sustainable society" by Mr Motoi Okuda was also held at JCC which had attracted many IT Savvy audience.
JCC once again collaborated with Temasek Polytechnic for the screenings of "Voices of a Distant Star" and "Garden of Words". The very first Sakura Exchange Program in Science Alumni meeting was organised here at JCC where students presented their experiences gained from Japan during the exchange.
JCC also received many school visits such as Hokkaido University, Mito Daichii High School and Seitoku Elementary School as well as the Delegations of Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC) in Fukuoka. We also had the honour of having the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr Hitoshi Kikawada to JCC. More interesting and exciting events will be coming your way so please stay tuned to our May E Magazine for more reports on JCC events!!!
Director's Message
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Director's Greetings Singapore and Japan officially established diplomatic relations on 26th April in 1966. To celebrate 50 years of solid friendship between our two nations, we launched "SJ50" and created a logo mark, which has brought much attention from both sides and for that, we are blessed. As often said, our excellent friendship has been nurtured by both nation's ceaseless efforts in understanding each other better and we truly believe that this is one of the most important mission that JCC has to offer... (Click here to read more) |
JCC Events
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PRESENT TO THE FUTURE .We held our monthly JCC Cinema event on Saturday, 5th March 2016 and screened a heart warming documentary entitled, ‘Oyako ~ Present to the Future~. The documentary by renowned photographer Bruce Osborn follows him on his life learn journey of his OYAKO photo series... |
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5th Year Anniversary Reception @ The Japanese Association On 11th March 2016, a reception was co-organised with the Japanese Association, Singapore (JAS) and Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore (JCCI) to mark the 5th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The reception was to show appreciation to the support provided by Singapore as well as disseminating information about the current situation of the affected areas.. (Click here to read more) |
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Shaku Hachi Artist, Mr Yosuke Irie & Koto Grandmaster, Ms Kaho Irie @ Gardens by the Bay On the 12th and 13th March 2016, Ms Kaho Irie & Mr Yosuke Irie an "OYAKO" mother son duo gave a special performance entitled "Blowing in the SAKURA Wind: Sounds from Japan" at the Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome. This "Blossoms Beats" opening ceremony performance was organised to welcome the spring season of Tokyo and it marks the first sakura blooming in Singapore as well.... (Click here to read more) |
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A lecture on how Supercomputers are able to contribute to a safe, reliable and sustainable society was held on Friday, 18th March 2016 at JCC. Japan’s largest research institution RIKEN had invented the K computer, which belongs to the highest calibre of Supercomputers in the world. Through trial and tribulations, the invention is now an indispensible tool for research and development... (Click here to read more) |
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& "The Gardens of Words" @ Temasek Polytechnic On the 18th of March two Japanese anime movies were screened at Temasek Polytechnic for the students, the movies were “Voices of a Distant Star” and “The Garden of Words”. This screening session was co organised by Temasek Polytechnic... (Click here to read more) |
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Alumni Meeting in Singapore Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) hosted the very first Sakura Exchange Program in Science Alumni Meeting at JCC on 19 March 2016, as part of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations (SJ50) this year....(Click here to read more) |
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JCC Related Events
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A concert was held by Mr Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Cellist and President of Suntory Hall at the Arts House on Mar 29th. It was presented by the Suntory Hall (Tokyo, Japan) in association with SUPER JAPAN, It was a Japanese Festival of Arts presented by Esplanade. Please check out the " Himiko: Memories of the Sun Goddess " performed on May 20th...(Click here) |
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SJ50 Supported Events |
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On January 23rd, by collaborating with the SJ50 project, Rakuten aimed and organised an event, called "Rakuten Green Tour", to raise the awareness of environmental problems in Singapore, and explore the opportunities of Sports advancement for children in Singapore.This event was held in Singapore Sports Hub, a state-of-the-art and fully integrated sports complex. ....(Click here to read more) |
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A Public Forum on the "The Evolving Roles of the Japan-US Alliance in East Asian Power Shift" by Prof. Akihiko Tanaka and Prof. Noboru Yamaguchi was organised on the 11th March in Asian Civilisations Musuem. This was a supported event of the Embassy of Japan.
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On 12 - 13 March, Women's Festival 2016 in Singapore: Kyushu Women's Network (和 Harmony, 愛 Affection, 絆 Bonds) was held at the Japanese Association, Singapore for sharing Japanese Culture and Cultural Exchange as SJ50 event ! .(Click here to read more) |
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 Highlights of one of the soccer clinics conducted on 30 March 2016 for U15 at Singapore Sports School with SJ50 logo. |
The FAS-Matsumoto Yamaga FC Youth Exchange Programme was organised by the Japan Foundation and J. League from 28 – 30 March 2016. Coaches and executives of Matsumoto Yamaga FC were invited to conduct soccer clinics for Singapore National Football Academy’s U15 and U18..(Click here to read more) |
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Visits
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Visit by Hokkaido University Students On 7th March, JCC welcomed a delegate of students from Hokkaido University. They are visiting Singapore as part of their study tour, and Deputy Director, Mr Kawabata and 1st Secretary Mr.Matsunaga, provided a detailed explanation on the various roles and functions of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore as well as our centre...(Click here to read more) |
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The students of Mito Daiichi High School from Ibaraki Prefecture visited the Embassy of Japan in Singapore on 15th March 2016. They paid a courtesy call to Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, after which Mr Masanori Kawabata, Deputy Director of JCC (Japan Creative Centre), explained about the outline of Singapore ...(Click here to read more) |
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Director Ms Misako Ito visiting JCC (Japan Creative Centre) |
Visit by Parliamentary Vice-Minister Mr Hitoshi Kikawada Mr Hitoshi Kikawada, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 18th March 2016. Ms Misako Ito, Director of JCC, introduced to Mr Kikawada the functions of the centre and gave him a guided tour around the OYAKO: PRESENT TO THE FUTURE - A Parent-and-Child Photography Exhibition by Bruce Osborn that commemorated the 5th anniversary of the 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake.During the tour, Mr Kikawada was deeply sympathetic towards the exhibition as his ancestors originated from Rikuzentakata |
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 HE Amb Haruhisa Takeuchi & MCCY Minister Grace Fu |
Excellency Ambassador Haruhisa Takuechi His Excellency Ambassador Haruhisa Takuechi completed his 2 years and 4 months tenure in Singapore and returned to Japan this past weekend. During his final visit to bid farewell to MCCY Minister Grace Fu graciously welcomed Ambassador Takeuchi and she stated that he impressed many Singaporean by his most accessable manners, for instance, by joining Chingay Parade for two years with his face painting on All members of JCC are honoured to have served for Ambassador Takeuchi on various cultural and grassroot outreach prorammes that bridge both nations so firmly. All the best to Ambassador Takeuchi!...(Click here to read more) |
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Visit by Seitoku Elementary School from Chiba Prefecture The students of Seitoku Elementary School from Chiba Prefecture visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 23rd March 2016. First Secretary Mr Kazunori Matsunaga welcomed the students and introduced to them the background and culture of Singapore, including the friendly ties between our both countries in light of SJ50. Led by Principal Mr Yukio Sato, the group was on a 5-day visit trip to Singapore from 22 – 26 March 2016.... (Click here to read more) |
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 Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC) in Fukuoka |
Visit by Delegations of Asian-Pacific Children's The Delegations of Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC) in Fukuoka visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 29th March 2016. Headed by Ms Nahoko Murasato, Secondary Secretary Ms Junko Minagawa welcomed the group and was greeted by Ms Misako Ito, Director of JCC. They were later introduced to the background of Singapore and functions of both the Embassy and JCC by First Secretary Mr Kazunori Matsunaga. ... (Click here to read more) |
Featured Article of the Month
 Straits Times 11th March 2015 |
3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake On the 5th Anniversary of the 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake. An appreciation message was been published in the Straits Times under the A2 section to thank Singapore for its tremendous support rendered towards the recovery and reconstruction of the Tohoku Region. |
Announcements
Address by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the Memorial Ceremony
In the gracious presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, it is with the deepest respect that I, representing the Government of Japan, express my condolences on the occasion of the Memorial Ceremony marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Already, five years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which claimed many precious lives and completely changed the lives of so many more people. When I think of the despair of those who lost beloved members of their families and friends in the disaster, I am overwhelmed even now with deep sorrow. It is with my deepest sympathy that I reiterate my sincerest condolences. I would also like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those who have been affected by the disaster. (Click to read more) |
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Minister’s Message Five years have passed since March 11, 2011 when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. I feel the path towards reconstruction is becoming increasingly more of a reality day by day. We shall not forget that the reconstruction so far has been made possible because of your great support. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the NPOs and volunteers that continued to offer the victims their support from the very beginning:
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Hanami Cherry-Blossom Viewing The arrival of cherry blossoms signals the end of chilly winter weather in Japan. The blossoms appear first in Kyushu around the end of March and spread northward as the weather warms, reaching Tokyo in early April and Hokkaido in mid-May. The three main weather bureaus issue forecasts of where the "cherry-blossom front" is moving, and newspapers report the process from first flowering to full bloom...(Click to read more) |
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Science & Technology Information in Japan
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"RIKEN Research" is a quarterly research magazine and website. The core components of RIKEN Research are short, easy-to-understand Research Highlight articles explaining for a broad scientific audience some of the latest research articles published by RIKEN researchers. To download the PDF of the printed version: (Click to read more) |
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Exploring the Origin of the Elements - RIKEN RI Beam factory RIKEN RI Beam factory, the world's leading accelerator facility is taken up this time. RIBF can accelerate all the elements from hydrogen to uranium up to 70% of the speed of light, and generate about 4000 types of unstable atomic nuclei (RI) as a beam of the world's most powerful ion beam. Research which investigates a nuclear structure and reaction, exploring the origin of the elements, and large-scale experiment facility are introduced by a dynamic images and graphics. (Click to watch video) |
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AICS was established in July 2010 with the objective of establishing the science of forecasting based on computer simulation. To this end, AICS manages the operation of the K computer by maintaining a user-friendly environment and promoting collaborative projects with a focus on the disciplines of computational science and computer science. The K computer was pronounced the most powerful computer in the world in 2011 and has been available for shared use since the autumn of 2012. It is currently being used by researchers from both academia and industry in projects aiming to solve global issues and advance knowledge in fields such as drug development, disaster prevention, new materials and solar energy. (Click to read more) |
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The RIKEN HPCI Program for Computational Life Sciences promotes R&D activities making full use of the powerful K computer, and establishes new infrastructure to promote computational science and technology. The R&D activities focus on large-scale simulations and analyses of biological processes for the prediction of biological phenomena. Processes such as molecular transport across biological membranes, protein/DNA interaction, and signal transduction can be analyzed and simulated using high-performance computers and provide invaluable insights into key processes in biology. The program is part of an initiative funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aimed at yielding significant social and academic breakthroughs in five strategic fields, using Japan’s powerful computing infrastructure. (Click here to read more) |
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The RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies (CLST) has two core purposes. One is to develop key technologies for breakthroughs in the medical and pharmaceutical applications of life science. The other is to conduct groundbreaking research and development for the next-generation life sciences. RIKEN aims to promote research on biomolecules and into life science technologies, focusing on 3 areas of research: designing molecular structures at the atomic level, manipulating molecular function at the cellular level and tracing molecular dynamics at the whole-body level. CLST comprises the Division of Structural and Synthetic Biology, the Division of Genomic Technologies, and the Division of Bio-function Dynamics Imaging, which will work together in this endeavor. Research and development programs will be carried out in collaboration with companies, universities, and international consortia, in order to disseminate the center's achievements to the global community. (Click here to more read) |
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The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 (ALOS-2) is follow-on mission from the "DAICHI", which contributed to cartography, regional observation, disaster monitoring, and resource surveys. ALOS-2 will succeed this mission with enhanced capabilities. Specifically, JAXA is conducting research and development activities to improve wide and high-resolution observation technologies developed for DAICHI in order to further fulfill social needs. (Click here to read more) |
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DAICHI-2 received an award for its contributions to anti-disaster operations by the Central Emergency Communications Council on March 16, 2016. DAICHI-2 performs emergency observations in response to requests from disaster preparation agencies, and swiftly provides data to understand signs of disasters and their status. For emergency observations of a volcanic eruption at Kuchinoerabu Island, JAXA provided observation data about four hours after the explosion following a request from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The data analysis results by disaster prevention agencies was then reported to the Coordinating Committee for the Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions of the JMA to learn about the changes in the crater, falling ash, and pyroclastic flows. (Image: Kuchinoerabu Island just after the eruption shot by DAICHI-2) . (Click here to read more) |
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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) is a place where we can understand the things happening in our world today from a scientific point of view, and have discussions while considering the future that awaits us. In addition to permanent displays and exhibitions that provide people with a chance to enjoy hands-on contact with science and technology, Miraikan's colorful line-up of offerings includes experienced based classes and talks. While exchanging opinions and ideas with Science Communicators, visitors can experience the technological progress of today, from simple day-to-day questions to the latest technologies the global environment and space exploration. (Click here to read more) A Special Exhibition: GAME ON: Why are videogames so interesting? This special exhibition provides an overview of the evolution of computer games, which have been advancing along with information technology, such as computers and the Internet, changing entertainment across the globe. (Click here to find out more) Term: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - Monday, May 30, 2016 | |
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NTPJ is the project by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The mission is to establish a reliable research infrastructure (Platform) for scientific innovation by the alliance of the institutes which have cutting edge equipment and research know-how. Through this program, it is promoted for any of researchers from young to industrial one to do the share-use of the equipment, and to provide the shortest way to solve the urgent problems in science and technology. Therefore, all of scientists are invited to participate in this project to share equipment beyond the barrier of scientific communities and research organizations. In this program, 37 groups from 25 institutes and universities are joined and establish one single structure for "Share-Use Cutting-Edge Facility for Nanotechnology", which will be supported by MEXT for 10 years from 2012. (Click here to read more) |
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 © National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) |
Since 2009, National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) has issued reports that, in principle, update data each year, with focus on items that allow time-series comparison as well as international comparison among major countries. English version of the Digest of Japanese Science and Technology 2015: (Click here to read more) |
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Education Information in Japan
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Japan 2015-2016 Scholarships for International Students in Japan 2015-2016" contains details of scholarships provided by various organizations that responded to a questionnaire survey carried out by JASSO. (Click here to read more) |
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(Graduate Schools, Universities and Junior Colleges) Information related to application qualifications, major field of studies, medium of instruction and on-campus scholarships of Japanese graduate schools, universities and junior colleges are available for searching through Excel files posted online. (Click here to read more) |
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Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO) publishes Japan Alumni the E News every month. The Contents are as follows (Click here to read more): |
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Upcoming Events at JCC
Related Events at JCC
| 11.05.2016 | Toko Shinoda - Lady of Timeless Elegance @ Raffles Hotel |
| 13.05.2016 - 22.05.2016 | Super Japan: Festival of Arts @ The Esplanade |
| 10.03.2015 - 31.12.2017 | Fifty Years of Singapore Design Exhibition @ National Design Centre |
SJ50 Notice (2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations) |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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2016 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Singapore-Japan Diplomatic Relations | |