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Konnichiwa!

2024 started on a bright note with our very first JCC 15th Anniversary Talk Series featuring Professor Takaaki Kajita, who was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in 2015 and is known for neutrino experiments at the Kamioka Observatory – Kamiokande, and its successor, Super-Kamiokande. It was heartening to see the lively participation from members of the audience...(Click here to read more)

JCC15 Talk Series: Reviewing My Research ~ A lecture by Nobel Prize physicist Professor Takaaki Kajita ~

JCC was proud to host its first event of 2024 on 10th January with a lecture by Professor Takaaki Kajita, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. His lecture was a review on his past and ongoing research, as well as how they led him to become the physicist that he is today. The lecture was opened by Ambassador Hiroshi Ishikawa to a full house of attendees from...(Click here to read more)

Unique Flavours of Japanese Rice ~ A fun experience with different varieties of Japanese rice ~

An exclusive event on Unique Flavours of Japanese Rice ~ A fun experience with different varieties of Japanese rice ~ was held on the evening of Friday, 26 January 2024 at Japan Creative Centre (JCC). Co-organised by JCC and JETRO Singapore, the guests were able to learn about the unique flavours of Japanese rice through a presentation by five-star Japanese...(Click here to read more)

Unique Flavours of Japanese Rice ~ A fun experience with different varieties of Japanese rice ~

Unique Flavours of Japanese Rice ~ A fun experience with different varieties of Japanese rice ~ was held at JCC on 27 January 2024. Co-organised with JETRO Singapore and supported by Alchemist Singapore, participants were treated to an unforgettable experience in appreciation of the unique flavours of Japanese rice. An onigiri making workshop was held during the...(Click here to read more)

NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo: Towards our 100th Anniversary and Beyond ~ An evening with Chairman of NHK Symphony Orchestra Keiichi Imamura ~

JCC was honoured to have Mr Keiichi Imamura, Chairman of the NHK Symphony Orchestra (NHKSO) for the second instalment of JCC’s 15th Anniversary Talk Series on Wednesday 31st January, 2024. Founded in 1926, the esteemed orchestra will celebrate its hundredth-year anniversary in 2026. Mr Imamura...(Click here to read more)

Hatsugama Tea Ceremony 2024 by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association

H.E. Ambassador Hiroshi Ishikawa and Madam Yuko Ishikawa attended the Hatsugama Tea Ceremony on 16th January at the Japanese Association. The ceremony was organised by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Singapore Association to commemorate the new year. The kanji of Hatsugama (初釜) mean (初) “first/new” and (釜) “kettle” – and this term is used to...(Click here to read more)

Awarding Ceremony of Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for HIBIKIYA

On 19 January, the Foreign Minister’s Commendation Awarding Ceremony for HIBIKIYA was held at the Ambassador’s Residence. The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements, to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries. Also in attendance...(Click here to read more)

Conferment Ceremony of The Order of the Rising Sun Gold and Silver Rays for Mr Tan Soon Hoe

On 23 January, Ambassador Hiroshi ISHIKAWA held at his residence the conferment ceremony for the 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration bestowed upon former President of Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) International Singapore (SIS), Mr Tan Soon Hoe. Mr Tan received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays...(Click here to read more)

Visit by participants of the Social Innovation Project Co-Do

On 10 January 2024, participants of the Social Innovation Project Co-Do visited JCC as part of their training. Second Secretary Ms Mana Yamaguchi briefed about Singapore, the local Japanese community, as well as the activities of Embassy of Japan in Singapore and Japan Creative Centre (JCC). First Secretary Mr Takuya Nakanishi presented about Singapore’s economic situation and characteristics of the business environment...(Click here to read more)

Miso Magic

On the topic of Japanese food, it is almost certain that miso will be mentioned. A traditional Japanese food made by fermenting soybeans, miso has long been a staple seasoning of Japanese cuisine that is packed with umami. It is believed to have been brought over from China during the 7th century. While evidence of miso-like food were discovered among Jomon period remains, it was only during the Heian period that we find...(Click here to read more)

Marvel at Japan’s Manhole Covers

When walking around in Japan, you may have noticed the colourful manhole covers, and that the various designs are unique to the different regions of Japan. With both safety and design aesthetics in mind, they are made using moulds and coloured individually by hand. This form of “street art” that weights 90 kilograms has not only attracted fans within Japan, but also from overseas as well. How did these designer manhole covers...(Click here to read more)

Sapporo Snow Festival

The northernmost of Japan's four main islands is called Hokkaido. There, Japan's biggest snow festival is held in the city of Sapporo, famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics.

Every year, over 200 snow and ice sculptures are constructed in three locations, the main setting being the narrow, 1.5-kilometer (0.9-mile)-long Odori Park built alongside a big avenue running through the city's center. The snow for the sculptures...(Click here to read more)