On 15 April, H. E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki attended the opening preview of “LIFE IN EDO | RUSSEL WONG IN KYOTO” an exhibition at the ACM (Asian Civilisations Museum) in celebration of 55 years of Japan-Singapore relations. The Guest-of-Honour at the preview was Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore. Mr. Kennie Ting (ACM Director), Mr. Clement Onn (Chief curator of the exhibit) and Mr. Russel Wong (Singaporean photographer who’s works are featured prominently in the exhibit)...(Click here to read more)

Cellphones, handphones, and mobile phones -- these names all refer to the same handy device that has become ubiquitous in our daily lives. Although many of us may be familiar with a handful of smartphone brands that are currently dominating the market, did you know that Japan had a hand in spearheading and revolutionising the mobile phone market? Between 1964 and 1972, Japan hosted several large-scale events. The 1964 Tokyo...(Click here to read more)

Jutting out from the mainland into the Sea of Japan, the Noto Peninsula cuts a lonely figure in the northern part of Ishikawa Prefecture. Although it is far from bustling cities and transport connections, it still draws many visitors eager to soak in its picturesque coastal scenery. The side of the peninsula that faces the rough seas of the Sea of Japan is laced with rugged terrain, while the inner coast faces inland and enjoys calmer waters...(Click here to read more)

Sanja Festival