JCC E-Magazine April 2025

Ms Anzai Kazuki sharing her experience of realising Mr Miyazaki Hayao’s ideas for the Ghibli Museum.

Group photo.

Guests were spirited away to the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli on 20 March, during the exclusive event “Conversation with Kazuki Anzai”, organised by Japan Creative Centre and Mizuho Bank Singapore. As the Managing Director of Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, a suburb town of Tokyo, Ms Anzai shared her fascinating experience of how she came to take on her current position, as well as the unique journey of transforming Mr Miyazaki Hayao’s ideas on paper to the building design and exhibits of Ghibli Museum. She also shared that the Museum is committed to sustainability and coexisting harmoniously with the local community, given that the museum receives many visitors each day.

There was an engaging Q&A session, as well as a fun quiz where a few lucky audience members won Ghibli movie posters. During the cocktail reception that followed, guests also enjoyed cute Ghibli-themed cupcakes and other light refreshments. We hope that everyone who joined the event will further appreciate the magic behind Ghibli’s world, and will visit Ghibli Museum during their next trip to Japan! It is easily accessible by 20-minute train ride and 15-minute walk from Shinjuku area.

Ghibli Museum Managing Director Ms Anzai Kazuki shares her experience, moderated by Ms Miyagawa Misa.		H.E. Ishikawa Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, giving his opening speech.
Ms Josephine Lok, CEO of Mizuho Singapore, giving her welcome speech.		Audience during the event.
During the Q&A session.		One of the lucky winners for the Ghibli quiz.
Cute Ghibli-themed cupcakes were served during the cocktail reception.		From left: JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko, Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi, Ms Anzai Kazuki, CEO of Mizuho Singapore Ms Josephine Lok.
From left: Mizuho APAC CEO Mr Zaiki Koichi, Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi, Ms Anzai Kazuki, CEO of Mizuho Singapore Ms Josephine Lok.

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