On Sunday, 8 August, JCC participated in an online sharing session organised by the People’s Association (PA), Sengkang West Zone D Residents’ Network, and the Integration & Naturalisation Champions. As part of this workshop, origami instructor Ms Tan Shu Ying gave the group of almost 50 participants a short introduction to origami and washi paper. The participants also learnt to make origami Merlions and orchids together as a...(Click here to read more)

The Traditional Taste of Japanese Castella ~ FB Live webinar event and cooking demonstration ~

“The Traditional Taste of Japanese Castella – FB Live webinar event and cooking demonstration” was held successfully last Friday, 20 August 2021 with more than 400 views at the end of the live session! The hour-long webinar started with an introduction of Nagasaki and Kyushu area by JNTO, the city where Castella first came to Japan, followed by JCC further explaining...(Click here to read more)

JET Meet & Greet + Orientation

A virtual ‘Meet & Greet + Orientation’ event for new JET participants who will leave Singapore soon was held on 23 August by Japan Creative Centre (JCC), J.CLAIR Singapore and JET Alumni Association in Singapore (JETAA). Ms Mai Hanawa, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan, briefed them on the general information about the programme, as well as details...(Click here to read more)

Draw a Chibi Manga Character ~ A Manga Workshop by Evangeline Neo from Evacomics ~

On 28 August 2021, JCC hosted the workshop “Draw a Chibi Manga Character ~ A Manga Workshop by Evangeline Neo from Evacomics ~”. Led by manga artist Evangeline Neo from Evacomics, the group of 30 participants were given an introduction to manga, and taught how to design chibi manga characters. At the...(Click here to read more)

Keeping Time with Omi Shrine

Shiga Prefecture is known for its lush nature: the prefecture itself encircles the largest freshwater lake in Japan, Lake Biwa, and 37% of its land area is designated to be protected as part of Natural Parks, the highest of any prefecture. However, it is also known for its splendid buildings, such as the historical Hikone Castle and the revered Omi Shrine. Unlike many of the other large and well-known shrines across the country, the Omi Shrine is...(Click here to read more)

Making Sense of Incense

Perfume and perfumery – for as long as ancient civilisations have been around, humans have been concocting aromatics not only to use on themselves, but to scent a room, and to provide healing and relaxation. Across Central Asia, Egypt and the Indian sub-continent, humans have been practicing the art of making perfumes since as early as 3300 BC, by distilling spices, herbs and flowers into scented oils. Japan, too, has had a long history of making...(Click here to read more)

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