Konnichiwa!

It was an honour to host Dr Iskandar Jalil’s solo exhibition at JCC last month, in collaboration with Tembusu Art Gallery. True to the theme of “travel”, the exhibition brought us on a journey across the world, exploring various cities and philosophies. There was also the wonderful opportunity to learn more from the Master Potter himself during the talk session. With his usual humour and insight, Dr Iskandar shared many interesting anecdotes, and it was certainly an eye-opening session.

The JCC Cinema screening of...(Click here to read more)

Study in Japan ~ In Collaboration with Spring Magazine ~: Online Sharing by Japanese Universities

The first and second sessions of Study in Japan ~ Collaboration with Spring Magazine ~ University Seminar were held on 30 July and 6 August respectively. Both sessions featured a lineup of staff and students from esteemed universities introducing their schools, why Japan is a good choice for overseas students. There were also special segments from Mr Austin Zeng...(Click here to read more)

Opening of A Master Potter’s Travelogue ~ A Solo Exhibition by Dr. Iskandar Jalil ~

On 13 August, the exhibit “A Master Potter’s Travelogue: A Solo Exhibition by Dr. Iskandar Jalil,” opened at the JCC (Japan Creative Centre). Ambassador Jun Yamazaki and the Guest of Honour Ms. Jane Ittogi, former chairperson of the Singapore Art Museum, kicked off the event with their respective welcome speech addressing over 100 guests that included family and friends...(Click here to read more)

Talk Session: Travel Memories by Dr. Iskandar Jalil

On 20 August 2022, a talk session by Dr. Iskandar Jalil was held in conjunction with the exhibition ‘A Master Potter’s Travelogue’, which is currently showing at JCC. It was a full house at JCC, with over 50 audience members listening to Dr. Iskandar who shared more about his travel memories and life journeys, as well as how they have shaped and inspired his art development as a master potter. Many audience members also took...(Click here to read more)

JCC Cinema 87: JUJUTSU KAISEN: ZERO

On 21 August, we held our JCC Cinema screening of “JUJUTSU KAISEN: ZERO” at Our Tampines Hub (OTH)’s Festive Arts Theatre. H.E. Minister for Social & Family Development Mr Masagos Zulkifli and H.E. Ambassador Jun Yamazaki, enjoyed the film together with over 200 audience members. Furthermore, cosplayers from the Singapore Cosplay Club made a special appearance as characters from the anime, and delighted many fans by...(Click here to read more)

Discover Fugu! ~ The New Taste of Japanese Tiger Pufferfish ~

On 1 September, the exclusive event “Discover Fugu! ~ The New Taste of Japanese Tiger Pufferfish ~" was held at Japan Creative Centre (JCC). Co-organised with Japan Aquatic Products Export Council and supported by International Fugu Association and National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Association, a briefing was held in light of the lifting of restrictions with effect from 31 August 2022 to allow the importation of additional pufferfish...(Click here to read more)

Visit by Former Minister George Yeo

Former Minister George Yeo visited Dr Iskandar Jalil's exhibition on Tuesday, 16 Aug and we would like to thank Mr Yeo for making a trip to the exhibition!

Visit by Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC Christopher De Souza

Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Holland Bukit Timah GRC Christopher De Souza made a personal visit with his extended family to Dr Iskandar Jalil's exhibition on Wednesday, 17 Aug. We would like to thank MP De Souza and family for making a trip to the exhibition!

Visit by Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and his wife

Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and his wife visited Dr Iskandar Jalil's exhibition on 20th August. Professor Koh and Dr Iskandar has been friends for over 30 years and we would like to thank Professor Koh for making a trip down to JCC to attend the exhibition!

Visit by students of Kwansei Gakuin University and Meiji University

3 Students of Kwansei Gakuin University and Meiji University and their course co-ordinator visited JCC on Tuesday, 24 August 2022 and were welcomed by Second Secretary Ms Mai Hanawa and Event Team Manager Mdm Keiko Soeda.

They had an introduction to...(Click here to read more)

Visit by Ministry of Health Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ms. Rahayu Mahzam, Malay Heritage Centre Chairman Dr. Norshahril Saat, NUS Museum Head Mr. Ahmad Mashadi, members of the People's Association Malay Activity Executive Committees Council (MESRA) and curators

Thank you Ministry of Health Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ms. Rahayu Mahzam, Malay Heritage Centre Chairman Dr. Norshahril Saat, NUS Museum Head Mr. Ahmad Mashadi, members of the People's Association Malay Activity...(Click here to read more)

Visit by Former Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Singapore and Former JCC Director Mr. Toshihide Ando

Former Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Singapore and Former JCC Director Mr. Toshihide Ando (left) visited Dr. Iskandar Jalil’s exhibition at JCC on Friday, 26 August 2022. They knew each other during Mr. Ando’s tenure in Singapore.

Visit by Non-Resident Ambassador of Singapore to Kuwait and Former Member of Parliament Mr. Zainul Abidin Rasheed

Thank you Non-Resident Ambassador of Singapore to Kuwait and Former Member of Parliament Mr. Zainul Abidin Rasheed for visiting Dr. Iskandar Jalil’s exhibition at JCC today, 27 August 2022.

Japan’s Premium Denim

Usually when you hear “denim jeans”, you would think of the U.S. where it first gained popularity in the 1870s. However, did you know that there is a town in Japan associated with denim jeans? Kojima district of Kurashiki city in Okayama Prefecture is widely known as the birthplace of Japanese denim. That being said, Kojima did not start out as a denim hub. In the past, Okayama was very much rooted in the textile industry, specifically the cotton...(Click here to read more)

The Makings of a Japanese Garden

One of the beautiful features about Japan is certainly the gardens. Japanese gardens tend to be minimalistic, and incorporate elements such as trees, rocks and sand to mimic natural scenery in an artistic manner. There are the famous “Three Great Gardens” in Japan, namely Kairakuen Garden in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kenrokuen in Ishikawa Prefecture, and Korakuen Garden in Okayama Prefecture. However, it should be noted that all these...(Click here to read more)

Autumnal Moonlight Viewing

There is an old custom of celebrating the full moon on the fifteenth day of the eighth month on the traditional Japanese calendar. It's a very poetic and elegant practice, with people placing ornaments and offerings next to windows, on verandas, and in other places where one can see the moon. Vases are filled with pampas grass and autumnal herbs, and seasonal foods like dumplings, pears, persimmons, and grapes are placed on dishes.

Autumn consisted of the seventh, eighth, and ninth months of the year on the old Japanese calendar...(Click here to read more)