Dear Friends of JCC,

Konnichiwa!

November proved to be an enriching month, with events that engaged different senses. We wrapped up the exciting VR (Virtual Reality) exhibition “Time Travel in Ginza Street of the Meiji Era – Hyper Edohaku”, where visitors travelled through time and space to explore the Meiji period within JCC’s premises...(Click here to read more)

Opening Ceremony of The Timeless Craftsmanship of Maki-e: Namiki – Past, Present, Future

The opening ceremony of The Timeless Craftsmanship of Maki-e: Namiki – Past, Present, Future was held at JCC on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Showcasing the craftsmanship behind the unique combination of Japanese lacquerware art Maki-e and fountain pens, the exhibition celebrates Maki-e – Japan's centuries-old craft of painting with precious metals and...(Click here to read more)

Invitation to the World of Budo: Lecture & Close-Up 12 Budo Demonstrations

Co-organised with the Nippon Budōkan, an exclusive lecture and close-up demonstration of 12 different types of Budō (martial arts) was held at JCC on 28 November. JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko and Head of Budo Delegation Mr Kawabata Tatsuo welcomed guests into the world of Budō, whereby practitioners develop not only technical martial skills, but also the...(Click here to read more)

Bridges in Music ~ Pre-event of the Japan-Singapore Youth International Music Exchange Programme ~

The recital performance of Bridges in Music: Connecting Young Musicians from Japan and Singapore was held at JCC on Saturday, 29 November 2025. This event served as a prelude to the Japan–Singapore Youth International Music Exchange Programme, which is scheduled to take place next year in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment...(Click here to read more)

Visit by Toho High School students

A group of students from Toho High School visited JCC on 6 November 2025 as part of their study tour to Singapore. More than 50 of them including their staff and teachers came and were firstly welcomed by Third Attaché Ms Tobaru Ayumi, who gave them a briefing about Singapore, the local food and culture, as well as the function of the Embassy and various activities of JCC which promote bilateral friendship...(Click here to read more)

Komatsu—A Rich Cultural Heritage Built on Stone

The city of Komatsu in southern Ishikawa Prefecture has a rich culture of stonework that has evolved over 2,300 years. The region’s mountains have yielded jasper, agate, quartz, opal, amethyst, and tuff stone used for jewelry and ornaments, tuff stone for large-scale construction, as well as ceramic stone for making clay. The availability of these and other precious materials such as copper contributed to the region’s economic and cultural...(Click here to read more)

Buri Daikon

When talking about the traditional foods of Ishikawa Prefecture, yellowtail is indispensable. In early winter, when the thunderous sound of "Buri Okoshi" (yellowtail roar) is heard, full-scale yellowtail fishing using set nets begins in the Uchiura district of Noto. Farmed yellowtail is now common, but wild yellowtail is said to be far superior in terms of fatty flavor and firmness. The yellowtail is especially fatty during the harsh winter season, and if eaten...(Click here to read more)

Writing Nengajo

Japanese people may not send very many Christmas or birthday cards, but they do send a lot of special postcards called nengajo that are delivered on New Year's Day.

New Year's is a very special holiday in Japan - it's probably the biggest item on the calendar of annual events. There used to be a custom of inviting and visiting relatives, neighbors, and those who bestowed kindness over the preceding year during the first few days of the new year. But after the post office began issuing postcards in the Meiji period (1868-1912), people began...(Click here to read more)