The opening ceremony of the photography exhibition “WA” : TANGE through the eyes of Russel Wong was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 1 August 2019 with an overwhelming number of guests. H.E. Jun Yamazaki, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore, welcomed everyone with his opening speech. Architect and Chairman of Tange Associates, Mr Paul Noritaka Tange, then...(Click here to read more)

An exclusive dialogue session with Mr Russel Wong was held at Japan Creative Centre (JCC) on 3 August 2019, in conjunction with the photography exhibition “WA”: TANGE through the eyes of Russel Wong, which is currently showing at JCC. Architect Mr Paul Noritaka Tange was also present as a special guest, and personally shares a friendship of 15 years or so with Mr Wong. It was a full house, and audience members had the rare opportunity to learn about the inspiration, interesting stories and...(Click here to read more)

We had our JCC Cinema 74 outdoor screenings on 17 and 18 August 2019, as part of the NATSU CAMP FEST at JAPAN RAIL CAFÉ, a series of events and booths celebrating the coming of summer in Japan. Two Japanese titles, ‘Children who Chase Lost Voices’ and ‘Shodo Girls!!’ were featured which attracted close to 200 audiences for both days, especially young children! Our upcoming JCC Cinema 76 featuring a special screening of ‘Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey’ (M18) will be held at...(Click here to read more)

As part of commemorating the 30th anniversary of Enshu Sado School at NUS, a two-day event was held at National University of Singapore (NUS) and JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 23 and 24 August 2019 respectively. Our JCC Cinema 75: My Father is the Grand Master was screened at NUS which allowed the audience to understand and appreciate 'wabi-sabi' and the spirit of 'omotenashi', as well as the life and work of Mr Sojitsu Kobori, the 13th...(Click here to read more)

Japan Day celebrations at MOELC (Newton)

Mr. Sojitsu Kobori, the 13th Grand Master of Enshu Sado School, performed tea ceremony at National University of Singapore (NUS) on Friday, 23 August 2019, as part of the celebratory event commemorating the 30th anniversary of Enshu Sado School at NUS. H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki congratulated the occasion together with NUS President Prof Tan Eng Chye. The event was also a happy occasion to celebrate the commendation...(Click here to read more)

Visit by participants of Lions Youth Exchange Programme

Students of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology visited JCC on Friday, 16 August 2019 and were welcomed by First Secretary Mr. Gaku Mizota, Third Secretary Ms. Haruna Mori and Event Team Manager Mdm Keiko Soeda. They had an introduction about Singapore, the local Japanese community, as well as the activities of Embassy of Japan in Singapore and JCC. Following which, the students also viewed the photography exhibition "WA" : TANGE through the eyes of Russel Wong...(Click here to read more)

12 students from Seki City Junior High School visited JCC (Japan Creative Centre) in Singapore on 21st August 2019. They were greeted by Ms Haruna Mori, Third Secretary from the Embassy of Japan, who gave an introduction about Singapore, and explained to them the functions and activities of the Embassy and JCC in Singapore. Mr Gaku Mizota, First Secretary from the Embassy of Japan and Mdm Keiko Soeda, Event...(Click here to read more)

Disaster Prevention Day