Konnichiwa!

November is the peak season of autumn, and said to be suitable for many activities such as sports, art, food and more. Last month, JCC held a myriad of one-day events that highlighted such activities too.

JCC held an event that showcased Japanese rice, and we were delighted that it was met with overwhelming success! Besides introducing seven different varieties of rice from Hokkaido, Akita, Tochigi, Nagano and Kochi prefectures, participants also had the rare opportunity to taste and compare them...(Click here to read more)

Study in Japan Autumn Edition ~In Collaboration with Spring Magazine~ Online Sharing by Japanese Universities

The Autumn Edition of Study In Japan ~ In Collaboration with Spring Magazine University Seminar was held on Saturday, 12 November. The session featured a lineup of staff and students from esteemed universities introducing their schools, why Japan is a good choice for overseas students as well as a special segment from Ms Low Qiuling, a 4th year student from Nagoya University...(Click here to read more)

Japanese Rice: The Journey of Flavours and History ~ Showcasing the different varieties of Japanese rice ~

Japanese Rice: The Journey of Flavours and History was held successfully on Saturday, 19 November 2022. Conducted in 7 different sessions, closed to 200 participants came to JCC for the event, where they first learnt about the history and knowledge about Japanese rice from Rice Meisters Mr Shinichi Katayama and Ms Marie Akizawa, followed by a tasting session...(Click here to read more)

The Secret to Nurturing Talent & Teamwork for Success in Soccer ~ Coach & Player Editions, Albirex Niigata FC(S) ~

JCC (Japan Creative Centre) had the honor and opportunity to hold an educational talk by Albirex Niigata FC Singapore on the 20 November 2022. The presentation was led by key figures of the team such as the Head Coach, Mr Kazuaki Yoshinaga and key forward player, Mr Tadanari Lee. The session gave audience full of insights and motivation through its concept of...(Click here to read more)

Gardens by the Bay’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

On 9 November, H.E. Ambassador Ishikawa received the Embassy Partner Award from Mr. Niam Chiang Meng, Chairman of Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) at the GBTB’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. It is a tremendous honour for us to receive this award. Happy 10th birthday to GBTB!

Christmas Light-Up on Orchard Road

On 12th Nov, Ambassador Ishikawa attended the Singapore's annual Christmas Light-Up event. The Hitachi Group has been bringing Christmas cheer to visitors as a main sponsor for the Christmas Light-Up for 31 years. This year’s Christmas Light-Up event was held in person with the presence of guests of honor Mdm Halimah Yacob, President and Mr Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister for Social and Family Development...(Click here to read more)

SpeQtral launched QNEX in partnership with Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation

On 16th Nov, Ambassador Ishikawa attended the launch event for The Quantum Networks EXperience Centre (“QNEX”) launched by SpeQtral, a Singapore-based Quantum Communications company in partnership with Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation. QNEXT provides a platform for commercial partners, researchers, and government agencies to familiarise...(Click here to read more)

Fortune with Fugu

Did you know that Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi Prefecture produces the most amount of fugu (pufferfish) in Japan? It is even called “fuku”, meaning “good fortune”, in Shimonoseki city. Majority of us probably associate poison with pufferfish though, and wonder why it is so popular in Japan. Contrary to what you may expect, Japanese people have been eating pufferfish for many years, as far back as to before the 4th Century BC, based on the...(Click here to read more)

Breath-taking Views of Japan

Japan has a list of the best three for many different things, be it gardens, bridges, waterfalls, castles, festivals or hot springs. One of the most famous lists is the three best scenic spots in Japan, which was actually formed during the Edo period by a Confucian scholar, Shunsai Hayashi. He travelled across Japan on foot, penning his experiences down in a book called “Thoughts on Life in Japan”. This included his three chosen spots in Japan...(Click here to read more)

Laughing Your Way to Heaven

It may seem comical to the outsider, but for residents of Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the waraiko is a serious affair. On the first Sunday of December, the chief priest of a local Shinto shrine leads 21 parishioners in an ancient ceremony to offer one's heartiest laughter to the gods...(Click here to read more)