Opening Ceremony of The Soundscapes of Singapore & Japan ~ Painting With Music ~
 During the performance  During the live painting  During the Q&A |
The opening ceremony of "Soundscapes of Singapore & Japan ~ Painting with Music ~" took place at JCC on 18 August, featuring special live music and painting by Japanese singer-songwriter and visual artist Ms Rie fu. This makes her return to JCC after her first showcase in 2015.
In her opening remarks, JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko introduced Ms Rie fu’s background and highlighted how the sounds of everyday lives often carry the culture, memories, and stories of communities. Ms Rie fu also addressed the full-house audience and shared her inspiration behind the exhibition. She then performed three of her most popular songs, including crowd favourite “Life is like a Boat” from the anime Bleach. The opening ceremony continued with a live painting segment, in which she reimagined the evening at JCC through the sounds provided by the audience as they moved around, converse each other, and viewed her works while observing her painting process. Titled "Japan Creative Centre, 18 August 2026", the artwork captured her interpretation of the soundscape from the opening. The evening concluded with a final song inspired by her years living in Singapore, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Soundscapes of Singapore & Japan ~ Painting with Music ~ was held at JCC from 19 until 27 August 2026. |
 A group photo with Ms Rie fu |
 JCC Director Ms Kawabe delivering remarks |
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 Ms Rie fu singing next to her painting titled “Japan Creative Centre, 18 August 2026”, which was completed that evening |
 Guests viewing the exhibition |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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