Uncovering Prehistoric Japan

Dinosaur fossils have been found on all continents on Earth, embedded in tar pits and rocks, in various locations from cold, wet highlands, to dry deserts. Did you know that many fossils have also been found in Japan? Well-known creatures like the Tyrannosaurus Rex or the Triceratops may not have roamed Japan, but the country was still home to many majestic prehistoric creatures. For example, from skeletal remains found in Hyogo prefecture, scientists have posited that massive dinosaurs like the...(Click here to read more)

Ama Divers: Free-diving in the Shima Peninsula

The unique coastal environment of the Mie’s Shima Peninsula is an area known historically for its rich marine biodiversity. The peninsula itself is shaped like a hook, and extends out toward the Pacific Ocean from the mainland. Its rugged shorelines are made up of many inlets, formed by ancient river valleys. The coastal area is also home to many bays - the most famous of which, Ago Bay, is well-known as the country’s centre of pearl cultivation. Having come from the surrounding mountains, the waters in the...(Click here to read more)

25 Years And On - Interview With Yuichiro Kubo

In October, JCC interviewed Yuichiro Kubo, an educator at Temasek Polytechnic (TP). He first came to Singapore in the mid-1990s, as a student at National University of Singapore. Now, he is an educator teaching core subjects on globalisation at TP and one of the founding members of the institution’s Centre for Transcultural Studies, leading initiatives on cross-cultural exchanges for...(Click here to read more)

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