JCC specially held a Shinkansen Handcraft Workshop on Saturday, 6th May, for children under Tasek Jurong Limited. Deputy Chief of Mission, JCC Acting Director Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi was present to welcome the children. JCC Event Team Manager Mdm Keiko Soeda introduced more about shinkansen, and guided the children through the workshop. Mr Takeshi Fukuda from the Singapore Representative Office of JR West was also present to...(Click here to read more)

JTB and H.I.S. held a Japan Travel Seminar at JCC (Japan Creative Centre), Embassy of Japan in Singapore on Saturday, 6th May 2017. Due to the overwhelming response, a second session of the Japan Travel Seminar was specially held on Wednesday, 10th May 2017. The purpose of the seminar was to further promote visits to Japan this summer. Guests were able to learn more about summer in Japan, as well as recommended places and...(Click here to read more)

Our JCC Cinema 56: Happy Flight which was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Saturday, 13 May 2017, was met with an overwhelming response! The movie, which is a comedy hit that tells a story about a young flight attendant going on her first international flight starring popular stars Ms Haruka Ayase and Mr Seiichi Tanabe, was a tie-up with ANA following our exhibition on Summerland Wonderland Japan 2017 ~Airway and...(Click here to read more)

JCC (Japan Creative Centre) had an exclusive workshop and demonstration on the Art of Authentic Judo with two Japanese masters Mr Chikara Kariya and Mr Shusaku Kiryu from Kodokan – the headquarters and centre of worldwide Judo community – at Tanglin Community Club’s Tanglin Dojo on Thursday, 18 May 2017. Held in conjunction with The Japan Foundation Asia Center, Kodokan Judo Institute, Singapore Judo Federation (SJF)...(Click here to read more)

The Opening Ceremony & Performance of Future Bodies of Asia was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Saturday, 20 May. The event started off with opening remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission, JCC Acting Director Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi and the Co-Director of Snow Contemporary and curator for this exhibition Mr Kenji Kubota. The audience were then treated to an eccentric joint performance between Singapore and Japanese artists...(Click here to read more)

Deputy Chief of Mission and JCC (Japan Creative Centre) Acting Director Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi enjoyed the 2017 Super Rugby match of Sunwolves VS Sharks at National Stadium, Singapore on the evening of Saturday, 20th May 2017. Around 10 thousand spectators also enjoyed this game! This is the group photo with Sunwolves players: Mr. Yasutaka SASAKURA, Mr. Naohiro KOTAKI and Mr. Kotaro MATSUSHIMA...(Click here to read more)

The e-book of the stories written and illustrated by the Singaporean students who participated in JENESYS 2016, was launched at "Celebrating Our Stars", one of the events of Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) 2017, on 17 May 2017. National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) staff and Singaporean students visited Tokyo and Hakuba Village...(Click here to read more)

The Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC) held its 35th Prize Presentation Ceremony last Friday, 26th May 2017, at the Auditorium of MOELC Newton Campus. The audience, including Guest of Honour Mr Clarence Chang, Divisional Director, Communications, Ministry of Education...(Click here to read more)

We were delighted to have represented our centre as well as Japan during the Hari Raya Bazaar 2017 @ Our Tampines Hub on Sunday, 28th May 2017! The Hari Raya Bazaar 2017 is opened daily at the Festive Plaza from Saturday, 27th May 2017 to Friday, 23rd June 2017 and showcases Hari Raya-related products. Various international booths were showcased at the bazaar and we had the pleasure of disseminating Japan-related...(Click here to read more)

Mr Hirokazu Matsuno, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Thursday, 4th May and viewed our exhibition, Summerland Wonderland Japan 2017 ~Railway and Airway! Accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda, Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Deputy Chief of Mission and JCC Acting Director...(Click here to view more)

Concerning the Singapore visit by MEXT Minister Mr Hirokazu Matsuno, please visit this link.

Mr Yuji Fukasawa, Executive Vice President, East Japan Railway Company visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 5th May and enjoyed our "Summerland Wonderland Japan 2017 ~Railway and Airway~" exhibition... (Click here to view more)

Mr Teruhiko Mashiko, Member of the House of Councillors, Chairman of Committee on Land and Transport, visited our Summerland Wonderland Japan 2017 ~ Railway and Airway ~ exhibition at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Saturday, 6th May 2017. Deputy Chief of Mission, JCC Acting Director Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi and JCC Deputy Director Mr Kazunori Matsunaga explained...(Click here to view more)

Mr Chikara Kariya and Mr Shusaku Kiryu, two Japanese Judo masters from Kodokan Judo Institute – the headquarters and centre of worldwide Judo community – visited Singapore and JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Thursday, 18 May 2017, together with Mr Masaya Shimoyama, Director of The Japan Foundation Asia Center. Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Deputy Chief of Mission and JCC Acting Director, welcomed the masters and...(Click here to view more)

Mr Yasukazu Kano, a renowned Japanese “Shinobue” bamboo flute player, visited Singapore and came to JCC (Japan Creative Centre) with Ms Namiko Sakai, Director and Founder of Hibikiya on Monday, 22 May 2017. Mr Kazunori Matsunaga, JCC Deputy Director and Mr Masanori Kawabata, Second Secretary of JCC, Embassy of Japan in Singapore, welcomed and had a meeting with them, where they discussed about the art scene and...(Click here to view more)

H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) and viewed Future Bodies of Asia on Tuesday, 23 May 2017. Accompanied by Mr Kazunori Matsunaga, JCC Deputy Director and Mr Masanori Kawabata, Second Secretary of Embassy of Japan, the Ambassador had a better understanding about the exhibition by Atsuhiro Ito, off-Nibroll and Fuyuki Yamakawa, which features the transformation of human bodies due to the...(Click here to view more)

Mr Noriyoshi Yamagami, Deputy Director-General, and Mr Ryo Inada, Director, Office of Project Coordination, International Policy and Project Division, from the Railway Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 25th May 2017 and viewed our ongoing exhibition, Future Bodies of Asia. Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Deputy Chief of Mission and JCC Acting Director...(Click here to view more)

From around early June to mid-July, as spring gives way to summer, most of Japan is subject to a period of rainy weather called tsuyu. Day in and day out, the sky remains gloomy, and temperatures and humidity rise. It is probably the least pleasant time of the year. Food spoils easily, and sunshine is so scarce...(Click here to read more)

JAXA promotes the research and development on space exploration that leads society. JAXA never ceases its endeavor to produce the value that contributes to solving global challenges. Check the following video to find out how JAXA realizes its vision now and in the future...(Click to watch video)

The H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 34 with the MICHIBIKI No. 2 (QZS-2) onboard lifted off at 9:17 a.m. on June 1, 2017 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at about 28 minutes and 21 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the "MICHIBIKI No. 2" was...(Click to read more)

MICHIBIKI (QZSS) is a Japanese satellite positioning system composed mainly of satellites in quasi-zenith orbits (QZO). However, the term “Quasi-Zenith Satellite (QZS)” can refer to both satellites in QZO and geostationary orbits (GEO). For that reason, the name “QZO satellite” is used when it is necessary to specifically refer to satellites in QZO...(Click to read more)

Nakashimada Engineering Works, Ltd. and Tohoku University jointly issued a press release on March 1, 2017, announcing an experimental outcome of their 1U sized CubeSat called FREEDOM (Falling and Re-Entering Equipment called DOM), which was deployed into orbit from the Japanese...(Click to read more)

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan with a total area of about 9,700,000 square meters. Located in the south of Kagoshima Prefecture, along the southeast coast of Tanegashima, it is known as the most beautiful rocket-launch complex in the world. On-site facilities include the Yoshinobu Launch Complex, a launch site for large-size rockets, Spacecraft Test and Assembly Buildings, and the Spacecraft and Fairing Assembly Building. Using those facilities, a series of...(Click to read more)

One of the most powerful ways of forming complex organic molecules such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and other functional materials is to use ‘metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions’. Unfortunately, such reactions are very picky about their starting materials, requiring reagents that contain one of a select set of functional groups that cross-coupling...(Click to read more)

Through RIKEN Research, our quarterly magazine and website, we present the best of research from RIKEN to the international community. Our research is shown in an accessible, easy-to-read format, providing regular insights into the people, facilities and programs that make up RIKEN. The core component of RIKEN Research are short, easy-to-understand Research Highlight articles explaining for a broad scientific audience some of the latest research articles published by RIKEN researchers...(Click to read more)

For past issues of the print magazine please visit this archive.

Into the Future with the Post K Computer -Solutions to Global Challenges-

The K computer has been a powerful scientific tool that has made possible many world-leading research results. RIKEN AICS is now developing a new supercomputer, the post-K computer, scheduled to be launched around 2020. This video introduces what the post-K computer is expected to achieve and how it will be used for advanced scientific research as well as for solving challenging issues affecting society...(Click to read more: Website | Video)

This video gives an overall picture of the integrated total city simulation that is being developed in cooperation with local governments with the goal to prevent or mitigate damage from earthquakes using the K computer, which has made many world-class achievements, as well as the types of research that will be carried out on the post-K computer...(Click to read more: Website | Video)

The K computer is a powerful scientific tool that is being used for world-leading research. RIKEN AICS is now developing a new supercomputer, the Post-K, scheduled to be launched around 2020. This video introduces to children in an easy and understandable manner what the Post-K computer is expected to achieve and how it will be used for solving challenging issues...(Click to watch video)

Reuters announced the top 25 innovators for publicly funded institutions contributing to economic growth and cultivating human resources by proactively promoting advanced science and technology. JST ranked 4th in the world and in the top among domestic institutions following last year. The ranking was compiled by Clarivate Analytics, formerly the IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters, based on proprietary data and analysis including patent filings and research papers...(Click to read more)

SAKURA Exchange Program in Science (SSP) by JST

Asia is undergoing a period of dramatic progress. Promoting science and technology is a key engine to materialize a bright future of Asia and it is vitally important to enhance the exchange of Japanese and Asian youths who will play a crucial role in the field of science and technology. Based on this concept, “Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science” (SAKURA Exchange Program in Science) is the program for enhancing exchanges between Asia and Japan of the youths who will play a crucial role in the future field of science and technology through the close collaboration of industry-academia-government by facilitating short-term visits of competent Asian youths to Japan. (Click here to read more: Website | High School Student Special Course Videos | Pamphlet)

Miraikan is a place where we can understand the things happening in our world today from a scientific point of view, and have discussions while considering the future that awaits us. In addition to exhibitions that provide people with a chance to enjoy hands-on contact with science and technology, Miraikan's colorful line-up of offerings includes experienced based classes, and talks. Visitors can experience the technological progress of today, from simple day-to-day questions, to the latest technologies, the global environment, space exploration and...(Click here to read more: Website | Video)

The Science Centre World Summit (SCWS) is a global meeting of professionals of science centres / museums and their networks from around the world. At this 2nd SCWS in 2017, representatives of participating science centres / museums will have wide-ranging discussions with scientists and educators as well as other stakeholders in society, including policymakers, international institutions, industry and citizens communities...(Click to read more)

In our country, from the first half of 2000's, the growth rate of the related budget of science and technology slows down and management expense grants of national university corporations have been reduced continually since 2004. From such situation, the relative decline of the international competitiveness is concerned. On the other hand, expectation which science, technology and innovation can contribute to the solution of many...(Click here to read more)

AMED New Brochure 2017-2018 has been uploaded!

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Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED, President: Makoto Suematsu) announced the provisional selection *1 of two new projects in the Infectious Diseases Control research area concerning “Research on measures to address infectious diseases control attuned to the needs of developing countries” for the Fiscal Year 2017 Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)...(Click here to read more)

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) in collaboration with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have identified three outstanding R&D projects in the field of “Biological and Molecular Determinants of Human Ageing” under the Strategic International Collaborative Research Program (SICORP). This is the first joint grant call since an MOC between AMED and A*STAR was signed in...(Click here to read more)

The AMED London Office held a symposium on healthy and active ageing at the Royal College of Physicians in London on the 12th April 2017, focusing on various programmes and research ongoing related to the topic of ageing, which is recognised in both Japan and the UK as an important societal challenge. The symposium was attended by researchers and representatives from local government, health insurance associations, private enterprises and research support organisations from both Japan and the UK...(Click here to read more)

Interested to study in Japan?! Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, together with Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS), welcome you to a briefing and informative session on everything you need to know about the 2018 Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship. Get to hear first-hand accounts from MEXT scholarship recipients at the session too! There will be booths, consultations and brochures available by several Japanese universities from 10am to 6pm! Do not miss this exclusive event and have the opportunity to further your studies in Japan! (Click here to read more)

"Student Guide to Japan" is an essential book for international students planning to study in Japan.

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"Scholarships for International Students in Japan 2017-2018" contains details about scholarships provided by various organisations that have responded to a questionnaire survey carried out by JASSO. (Click here to read more)

Our new Student Advisor Ms Regina provides free student counselling for people interested in studying in Japan. The counselling will be held at the Embassy of Japan, 16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390. No appointment is necessary. Please call 62358855 if you have any queries. There will be no counselling sessions on Embassy holidays. (Click here to read more)

Job Hunting Guide for International Students 2018 was released by Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO). (Click here to read more)

Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO) publishes Japan Alumni eNews every month. The contents are as follows:

1. Life in Japan by Photo
2. Alumni News
3. Academic News
4. Business News (Job Hunting)
5. Visit Japan
6. NIPPON Information
7. JASSO News
8. From the Editor

The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is used to evaluate whether international students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan possess the Japanese language skills and the basic academic abilities needed to study at those institutions. (Guidelines for the 2017 EJU | (Click here to read more))

JASSO holds Study in Japan Fairs outside Japan with participation of Japanese universities to provide information on study in Japan to high school students, university students and educators.

Target: High school students, university students and graduate students.
Exhibitors: Japanese universities
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Information related to application qualifications, major field of studies, medium of instruction and on-campus scholarships of Japanese graduate schools, universities and junior colleges is available for searching through Excel files posted online. (Click here to read more)

EDU-Port Japan is a public-private, nationwide initiative to proactively disseminate Japanese-style education overseas by providing a platform from which the public and private sectors collaborate in achieving this objective. The platform is supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and many other organizations including NGOs and private businesses.
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The Eleventh International MANGA Award is now launched!

Show us your manga artwork and be honoured at this year's 11th International Manga Award! Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Foundation honour manga artists who contribute and promote the spread and exchange of manga internationally. Do not miss the chance to win this prestigious award and further your artistic capabilities! (Click here to read more)