| JCC E-Magazine November 2018 |
An Appreciation of Japanese Culture Through Conceptual Jewellery
Overview
JCC was pleased to end the month of October on a successful note with Incognito: The Eye In Search, an international highlight exhibition of the festival by three prominent female Japanese photographers. We were also delighted to have presented An Appreciation of Japanese Culture Through Conceptual Jewellery by world-renowned jewellery designer Ms Tomoko Kodera, in conjunction with the designer’s participation in the Jeweluxe Singapore 2018. It is always our pleasure to tie up with local festivals and events, to further deepen cultural exchanges on a people-to-people level.
For the month of November, JCC is hosting Master Potter Dr Iskandar Jalil's exhibition, and many of the exhibits were specially produced for this exhibition. So don't miss the opportunity to see his unique ceramic art works!
Director's Message
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Konnichiwa!
As we enter the season of autumn this year, seasonal foods and fruits such as matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, apples, and persimmons become available for many to enjoy in Japan. With so much delicacies on offer, it is no wonder that the Japanese have a saying called "autumn appetite"! Here at JCC, we hope to be able to whet your appetite for art and culture with our line-up of vents coming up in November! October at JCC was a month...(Click here to read more) |
JCC Events
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JET Homecoming Gala The JET Homecoming Gala was held in the evening of 5 October 2018 at the Japanese Association Singapore to welcome returnees from the JET Programme. The celebrations began with a welcome speech by Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in Singapore and Director of JCC (Japan Creative Centre) Ms Akiko Sugita, and also one by the Executive Director of CLAIR Singapore, Mr Kazunori Amari. After the welcome speeches, this year’s returnees...(Click here to read more) |
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An Appreciation of Japanese Culture Through Conceptual Jewellery We were delighted to have world-renowned jewellery designer, Ms Tomoko Kodera, give a talk entitled “An Appreciation of Japanese Culture Through Conceptual Jewellery” on 10 October 2018 at the National Design Centre. Held in conjunction with the designer’s participation in the Jeweluxe Singapore 2018, Ms Kodera talked about her inspiration for her unique jewellery...(Click here to read more) |
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JCC Cinema Weekend Marathon @ JAPAN RAIL CAFE We had a total of more than 500 audiences for our JCC Cinema Weekend Marathon on 13 and 14 October (Saturday and Sunday) at JAPAN RAIL CAFE! Makoto Shinkai’s Anime Marathon was the theme for the first night, where audiences were able to see the development of Makoto Shinkai over the years through 3 of his works – 5 Centimeters Per Second, Voices of a Distant Star and The Garden of Words. We had a weekend special for the...(Click here to read more) |
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JCC Related Events
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JET Programme Information Sharing Session at NTU A Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme Information Sharing Session was held at the Lecture theatre 49, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) during the evening of Thursday, 11th October 2018. The session was organised by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (J.CLAIR), the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, NTU and in cooperation with JET Alumni Association Singapore (JETAASG)...(Click here to read more) |
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Pro-Matrix Charity Run 2018 About 200 employees and partners of Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd were at the 6th edition of the Pro-Matrix Charity Run 2018 on 13 October 2018, which raised over $50,000 for Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), a social service organisation under the care of Community Chest Singapore. Mr Desmond Tan, Managing Director of Pro-Matrix, Ms Pricilla Gan, Director of Community Chest and Ms Akiko...(Click here to read more) |
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JET Programme Information Sharing Session at NUS A Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme Information Sharing Session was held at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS) during the evening of Tuesday, 23rd October 2018. This session was organised by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (J.CLAIR), the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, and NUS, in cooperation with JET Alumni Association Singapore (JETAASG)...(Click here to read more) |
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Nihongo De Asobou 2018 Nihongo De Asobou 2018 was held at Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC) Bishan Campus on 27 October 2018. All the participants came together to learn the Japanese Language and culture through a series of fun games and quizzes. The event was organised by Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS), together with the support of Embassy of Japan in Singapore, MOELC, The Japanese School, Singapore...(Click here to read more) |
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One Community Fiesta for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Bukit Panjang SMC On 28 October 2018, JCC (Japan Creative Centre) took part in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Bukit Panjang SMC’s One Community Fiesta event at the Singapore Zoo. The Guests-of-Honour for this event were Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Advisor to Holland-Bukit Timah GROs; Ms...(Click here to read more) |
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Visits
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Visit by JENESYS 2018 Outbound Programme for University Students As part of the JENESYS 2018 (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) programme, 18 Japanese university students, along with 3 accompanying staff from Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 10 October 2018. The students will be in Singapore from 9 – 16 October 2018 under the people-to-people...(Click here to read more) |
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Presentation of Credential to H.E. President Madam Halimah Yakob His Excellency Ambassador Jun Yamazaki presented his credentials to Her Excellency Madam Halimah Yakob, President of the Republic of Singapore on 24 October 2018...(Click here to read more) |
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Visit by former Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi Our Former Ambassador Mr. Haruhisa Takeuchi visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) to see the upcoming exhibition of his close friend, Dr. Iskandar Jalil yesterday! Do not miss the exhibition, entitled ‘Dr Iskandar Jalil: Paradox’ that will run from today till 30 November 2018...(Click here to read more) |
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Japanese Cultural Fact for November
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Momiji Festivals With the coming of autumn, nature's brilliant reds and yellows make their annual appearance. In Japan, while spring is the time for viewing cherry blossoms, autumn is the season for appreciating momiji, or the changing colors of leaves. Visiting mountains draped in breathtaking color, like cherry blossom-viewing, is a tradition that dates back many centuries, and it's an occasion to appreciate the beauty and blessings of nature. In November, when the autumn...(Click here to read more) |
Science & Technology Information in Japan
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Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter MIO / BepiColombo Launch Results Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) launched BepiColombo, October 19, 2018. JAXA's Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MIO) and the ESA's Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) were both launched as a single composite mission spacecraft aboard Ariane 5 from the Kourou Space Centre, French Guinea...(Click to read more) |
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Getting a grip on the slow but unique evolution of sharks Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan, in collaboration with other Japanese institutes and aquariums, have decoded the whole genomes of two shark species for the first time and improved the whale shark genome sequences released previously. By analyzing the genomes and comparing them with those of other vertebrate species, they have constructed an overview of their unique life histories and evolutionary paths. This work was published online in Nature Ecology and Evolution...(Click to read more) |
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Researchers create a functional salivary gland organoid A research group led by scientists from Showa University and the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan have, for the first time, succeeded in growing three-dimensional salivary gland tissue that, when implanted into mice, produced saliva like normal glands....(Click to read more) |
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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) |
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Miraikan -Exhibition Guide 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) |
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“The lecture of complete understanding of the Nobel Prize with Kizuna AI, a virtual YouTube star”* delivered at Miraikan by JST—NHK NEWS WEB The announcement of the Nobel Prize 2018 has started from October 1st. With increasing expectation toward Japanese winners, NHK, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, opened the special website for the Nobel Prize providing details...(Click to read more) | Complete understanding for Nobel Prize 2018 |
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Japan-ASEAN Platform for Transdisciplinary Studies Since FY2015, Kyoto University has launched “Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP): Promotion of Sustainable Development Research” within the framework of the Collaboration Hubs for International Research Program (CHIRP) 2015 funded by the Strategic International Collaborative Research Program (SICORP) of Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). This project promotes research that can be...(Click to read more) |
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Signing on Memorandum of Cooperation Between NHMRC of Australia and AMED The President of AMED, Dr. Makoto Suematsu has decid ed to sign on the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC). Dr. Suematsu and NHMRC Chief Executive Officer, Professor Anne Kelso AO, signed the MoC on October 17, 2018, at NHMRC offices in Canberra, Australia...(Click to read more) |
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Calls for Proposals: FY 2019 「Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)」 Infectious Diseases Control field Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) in collaboration with Japan International Collaboration Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for FY 2019 Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) in Infectious Diseases Control field. Please click here to read more details: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/koubo.html |
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Calls for Proposals: FY 2019 Infectious Diseases and Immunology Research: U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program Collaborative Awards, 2019 AMED in collaboration with U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is pleased to announce the joint request for proposals on "Viral Diseases and Immunology Research: U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program Collaborative Awards, 2019." Please click here to read more details: https://www.amed.go.jp/en/news/program/0301B_00005.html |
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Research Results supported by AMED on the English Website AMED enhanced the contents of the website in English including news releases and research results supported by AMED. Recent research results were such as “The intellectual disability gene PQBP1 rescues Alzheimer’s disease pathology” and “Structural insight into microtubule stabilization and kinesin inhibition by Tau family MAPs”. More research results and news updates will be on: https://www.amed.go.jp/en/index.html |
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Education Information in Japan
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Guide book "Student Guide to Japan" "Student Guide to Japan" is an essential book for international students planning to study in Japan.
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Pamphlet on Scholarship for International Students in Japan 2018-2019 "Scholarships for International Students in Japan 2018-2019" contains details about scholarships provided by various organisations that have responded to a questionnaire survey carried out by JASSO. (Click here to read more) |
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Free student counselling at the Embassy of Japan 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) |
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Job Hunting Guide for International Students Job Hunting Guide for International Students 2019 was released by Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO). (Click here to read more) |
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Japan Alumni eNews Vol. 114 October 10th, 2018 Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO) publishes Japan Alumni eNews every month. The contents are as follows: |
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Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) 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 2018 EJU | (Click here to read more)) |
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Study in Japan Fair 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. |
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Search for Japanese schools (graduate schools, universities and junior colleges) 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) |
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Study in English at Japanese university |
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EDU-Port Japan 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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Top Global University Project Since 2014, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has been carrying out the Top Global University Project to provide prioritized support to those universities that are leading the internationalization of Japan’s education by launching new programs to encourage and deepen interactions and partnerships with the world’s top universities, reforming personnel and educational systems, enhancing educational systems to help students develop the ability to act globally and accelerating other globalization initiatives. Under the Top Global University Project, 13 universities were selected as Type A (Top Type) universities that are conducting world-leading education and research and 24 universities were selected as Type B (Global Traction Type) universities that are leading the globalization of Japanese society. These 37 universities have been working hard on internationalization and university reform. (Click here to read more)
Top global university project Outline Flyer is as follows: https://tgu.mext.go.jp/en/downloads/pdf/sgu_flier.pdf |
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| 03.11.2018 - 30.11.2018 | Dr Iskandar Jalil: Paradox |
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