Japanese paper doll artist Mrs Masako Soeda was invited to conduct an exclusive session of Washi Kurumi Doll Workshop organised by RSVP Singapore for senior citizens and corporate clients as part of their effect to promote active ageing. They were taught how to make the traditional Japanese washi doll frame that are used for home decoration, and also learnt about history...(Click here to read more)

An evening of laughter – Bilingual Kyogen

Japanese paper doll artist Mrs Masako Soeda was invited to conduct an exclusive session of Washi Bookmark Workshop organised by JLL Singapore their staff as part of their staff welfare initiative. The staff were taught how to make washi doll bookmarks using washi paper, and also learnt a little more about washi and how it is different from normal paper. Mrs Soeda exhibited in Singapore for the first time from 1st September to 15 September 2018...(Click here to read more)

Singaporean artist Ms Tan Shu Ying conducted workshop at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 15 September 2018 (Saturday), in which participants had the chance to cut and create their very own kirie butterfly hairpin using washi. Ms Shu Ying makes creative accessories such as butterfly hairpins and earrings folded in origami style using yuzen washi, and her works were on display during JCC’s recent exhibition – ‘Beauty and Diversity of...(Click here to read more)

Japanese paper doll artist Mrs Masako Soeda was invited to conduct two Washi Bookmark workshops organised by the Mandarin Gallery for a total of 40 members of the public. Besides learning about basic differences between washi and normal paper, the participants were also introduced to Gifu, home to the finest washi known as Mino Washi. Mrs Soeda exhibited in Singapore...(Click here to read more)

IKEBANA in Retrospect: Dialogue with Singapore Artists, an exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135, was opened on 19th September 2018 at JCC (Japan Creative Centre). The opening was graced by Madam Yuko Shinoda, wife of H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda. Ms Saina Nemoto, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, presented the welcome...(Click here to read more)

On 20 September 2018, the President of Ikebana International Singapore chapter 135 Ms Angela Kek led a special tour of the exhibition ‘IKEBANA in Retrospect: Dialogue with Singapore Artists ~ An Ikebana exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 ~’. The arrangements in this exhibition were inspired by art pieces from the National Gallery Singapore's collection ‘Siapa Nama Kamu? Art in Singapore since the 19th Century’. Ms Kek...(Click here to read more)

As part of the exhibition ‘IKEBANA in Retrospect: Dialogue with Singapore Artists ~ An Ikebana exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore chapter 135 ~’, a workshop titled ‘Experimenting Art of Ikebana with Ryusei-ha’ was held on Friday, 21 September 2018 at JCC (Japan Creative Centre). Under the guidance of workshop facilitator Ms Momoko Emmott, the participants learned how to create a simple Ikebana arrangement based...(Click here to read more)

Singapore-based Origami Artist Ms Tan Shu Ying (of Sylph) held two workshops at Mandarin Gallery on Saturday, 22 September 2018 teaching participants how to make origami jewelry. A total of 40 participants attended the workshop and were able to learn how to fold, and transform origami into beautiful and durable earrings for everyday use. The activity was an enjoyable challenge as participants first had to fold origami cranes on pieces of...(Click here to read more)

JCC had the pleasure of organising the JET Programme Information Session 2018 for those interested in the JET programme, alongside the JET Alumni Association (JETAA) Singapore and J.CLAIR at the Japan Creative Centre (JCC) on 25th September 2018. The briefing was well-attended by many who came to learn more about the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme, and the experiences of those who have been on this unique programme...(Click here to read more)

The opening ceremony of Incognito: The Eye In Search was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on Friday, 28th September 2018. As part of the international highlight exhibition of this year’s Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), and supported by National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC) and The Japan Foundation, this photography exhibition features three...(Click here to read more)

On Sunday, 30 September 2018, Japanese photographers Rinko Kawauchi, Tomoko Sawada, and Yuki Onodera, had a talk event at JCC (Japan Creative Centre). This talk was organised by the Singapore International Photography Festival, which also organised the exhibition of works at JCC that features the photographs of these three photographers. Many audience members and SIPF pass holders attended the talk, where the photographers...(Click here to read more)

Japanese Association Summer Festival 2018

Sunstar at Japanese Association Summer Festival 2018

Sharing Session at Singapore Polytechnic

Singapore Sogetsu Association 52th Anniversary Gala Dinner

JCC Volunteers’ Tokyo Gorin Ondo Practice (3)

Ambassador’s Visit to Beauty & Diversity of Japanese Washi Paper

Visit by Ms Akiko Kamei

Visit by Students from the Beyond Tomorrow Programme

Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli and his wife Mdm Jumelah Jaafar visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 11 September 2018 to view the exhibition ‘Beauty and Diversity of Japanese Washi Paper ~ Traditional Paper Dolls and Contemporary Washi Products ~’. He was welcomed by Deputy Director of JCC Mr Gaku Mizota, and JCC Event Team Manager, and the artists Mrs Masako Soeda and Ms Tan...(Click here to read more)

On 20 September 2018, Master Instructor of the Sogetsu School visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) to view the exhibition ‘IKEBANA in Retrospect: Dialogue with Singapore Artists ~ An Ikebana exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore chapter 135 ~’. Mr Katayama is currently visiting Singapore to celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of the Singapore Sogetsu Association. The...(Click here to read more)

In the morning of 28 September 2018, Director of JCC (Japan Creative Centre) Ms Akiko Sugita received a courtesy call from the Singapore contingent for the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP) 2018. The contingent was led by National Leader Mr Andy Iskandar, and was accompanied by representatives from the National Youth Council Singapore, including Deputy Director for Young Adult Engagement Mr Jedidiah Tan, and...(Click here to read more)

Nagasaki Kunchi

H-II Transfer Vehicle “KOUNOTORI7” successfully launched

At 2:52:27 a.m.(JST), September 23, 2018, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7(H-IIB F7) which carries aboard the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI7" (HTV7), the cargo transporter to the International Space Station (ISS), from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center.
H-IIB F7 flight proceeded nominally. Approximately 14 minutes 59 seconds after launch, as planned, the payload separated from the launch vehicle...(Click to read more)

KiboCUBE: Team from Indonesia Selected as Second Entity for Third Round

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have been cooperating under the KiboCUBE programme launched in 2015 to provide opportunities to deploy CubeSats from the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" of the International Space Station (ISS)...(Click to read more)

AI used to detect fetal heart problems

A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP) have developed a novel system that can automatically detect abnormalities in fetal hearts in real-time using artificial intelligence (AI). This technology could help examiners to avoid missing severe and complex congenital heart abnormalities that require prompt treatments, leading to early diagnosis and well-planned treatment plans, and could contribute to the development of perinatal or neonatal medicine...(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)

Miraikan – the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Odaiba, Tokyo) is currently holding the special exhibition “Design Ah! Exhibition in TOKYO” from July 19 – October 18, 2018. “Design Ah!” is an NHK educational TV program that aims to foster the “design mind” of children. Miraikan's experience-based exhibition materializes the concept of the NHK program to create a space for families and young people to come to enjoy. At the venue bustling with families and young people, it introduces the close connections between design and society by showcasing designs in everyday life, such as bento lunchboxes, containers, and icons, as well as designs hidden in time, space, and frameworks...(Click to read more)

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)

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

AMED enhanced the contents of the website in English including news releases and research results supported by AMED. Recent research results were such as　“Neuroscience of Envy: Activated Brain Region When Others Are Rewarded Revealed”, “Comparative Analyses of Copy Number Variation in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia Reveal Etiological Overlap and Biological Insights”, “AIP1 and cofilin ensure a resistance to tissue tension and promote directional cell rearrangement” and “Association between preceding viral respiratory infection and subsequent respiratory illnesses among children: A prospective cohort study in the Philippines”. More research results and news updates will be on: https://www.amed.go.jp/en/index.html

"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 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)

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 2019 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 a Reader / 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 2018 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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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