The second gold-leafing online workshop was held in collaboration with Ishikawa Prefectural Government Office on 14 June 2021. It was led by Mr Sakthibalan, the current division Manager of Ishikawa Prefectural Office in Singapore. Over 60 participants enjoyed creating their own unique tumbler, decorated with...(Click here to read more)

Let the Games Begin! Recycling Metals for Olympic Medals

Every four years, the world comes together to spectate the world’s biggest sporting event: the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games! The Games had its genesis in sports competitions that the ancient Greeks held in Olympia, Greece but the modern iteration as a global sports event held every four years that many of us are familiar with only began in 1896. Only 14 nations...(Click here to read more)

Full of Zest: Shizuoka’s Wasabi Fields

Shizuoka is often described as verdant – though it is situated between the urban metropolises of Tokyo and Nagoya, Shizuoka is replete with nature’s bounties. Aside from the iconic Mt Fuji, Shizuoka is also well-known for its lush forests, pristine beaches, and natural hot springs. The prefecture’s climate and topography also make it a perfect place to cultivate agricultural products like...(Click here to read more)

In this edition of Kizuna Story, JCC speaks to Clement Onn, Senior Curator (Asian Export Art & Peranakan) at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) to learn more about his close ties to Japan.

Tell us more about the Japanese-related projects you are involved with here, and how you have been promoting Japan in Singapore? (Click here to read more)

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