The opening reception of Toyama Art and Glass Exhibition in Singapore ~ The Spirit of TOYAMA Glass ~ was held at JCC on Friday, 10 January 2020. JCC Deputy Director Ms. Saina Nemoto, together with T.A.G. Gallery Director Mr. Koshi Kugo, Artist Representative Ms. Mai Miyake and Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Toyama Dr. Joseph Runzo-Inada, spoke at the reception to celebrate the occasion. Besides the artworks, many of the guests...(Click here to read more)

On 11 January, a welcome back reception for the 46th batch of the SSEAYP (Ship For Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme) Singapore Contingent Participating Youths (PYs) was held at Japan Creative Center (JCC). H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki congratulated the PYs on their accomplishments during the mission. SSEAYP International Singapore (SIS) President Mr. Yacob Hussain as well as representatives from Embassies of the ASEAN countries and National Youth Council (NYC) also attended...(Click here to read more)

On 11 January 2020, a washi origami workshop was held for the returning youths who participated in the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP). Lecturer Ms Tan Shu Ying gave the youths an introduction to what washi is, and how it can be used to create various items such as accessories, clothes, and household objects. She then taught the youths how to make origami mice, as it is currently the Year of the Mouse in Japan...(Click here to read more)

As part of the exhibition “Toyama Art and Glass Exhibition in Singapore ~ The Spirit of TOYAMA Glass ~”, a talk was held for students at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) on 16 January 2020. Mr Koichi Matsufuji, who is a glass artist and professor at the Toyama Institute of Glass Art (TIGA), gave a short presentation on Toyama Prefecture’s history and great reputation for glass art. Later, artists Ms Nodoka Awata, Ms Chika Mabuchi, Mr Takashi Komiya, Mr Takaki Miyamoto, Ms May Chua, as well as the Dean of...(Click here to read more)

As part of the exhibition “Toyama Art and Glass Exhibition in Singapore ~ The Spirit of TOYAMA Glass ~”, a panel discussion and artist networking session was held on the evening of 16 January 2020. The panel consisted of Head Professor from Toyama Glass Institute of Glass Art (TIGA), Mr Jin Hongo, and Assistant Professor from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Ms Michelle Lim, as well as Director of T.A.G. Gallery, Mr Koshi Kugo...(Click here to read more)

Our JCC Cinema 80: A Silent Voice was screened at Woodlands Regional Library’s Auditorium on Saturday, 18 January. The event was introduced by Mr Xavier Lim of the library and he touched on the many offerings of books and media related to Japan that are available for loan. The film centres on a deaf girl, Nishimiya Shoko and a boy, Ishida Shoya who bullied her when they were younger to the point where she transferred to another school. Ridden with guilt, Shoya starts his journey of redemption and hopes...(Click here to read more)

Hatsugama Tea Ceremony 2020 by Urasenke Singapore

On 15 January 2020, Mrs Junko Yamazaki, wife of His Excellency Ambassador Jun Yamazaki, attended the New Year’s Tea Gathering at The Japanese Association Singapore (JAS). Professor Soho Ueda of Hoseikai Omotesenke Singapore, conducted the Hatsugama Tea Ceremony for guests, and all the guests enjoyed both Koicha (濃茶) and Usucha (薄茶). Hatsugama (初釜) means ‘first kettle’ and refers to the first tea ceremony of the year...(Click here to read more)

H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki and Mr. Yusuke Arai, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, respectively participated in the Chingay Parade 2020 on 1 February and 31 January by joining the Japanese Association, Singapore (JAS) float. Chingay Parade, organized by the People’s Association, is an annual street parade since 1973. President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong were the Guests of Honor, on 1 February and 31 January...(Click here to read more)

Nine Students from Singapore Experience Japan Firsthand Through The JENESYS Programme By Mr Craig McTurk

The JENESYS Programme, now in its 13th year, was designed to expose students from ASEAN countries to Japan through a week-long immersion trip that showcases the country’s renowned culture, history and scenery. A secondary but equally important purpose is to connect youth from across Asia through their shared love of film and media. To this end, The Asian International Children’s Film Festival has become its flagship event, for which student...(Click here to read more)

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