Icon of Sustainability – Ise Shima ~ The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2023 Singapore Edition ~, 16 - 25 November 2023 & 26 November 2023 at Japan Creative Centre (JCC) & Our Tampines Hub

Icon of Sustainability – Ise Shima

~ The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2023 Singapore Edition ~

16 - 25 November 2023 & 26 November 2023

Japan Creative Centre (JCC) & Our Tampines Hub

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, and Pearl Falco Corporation are proud to present an exhibition entitled 'Icon of Sustainability – Ise Shima ~ The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2023 Singapore Edition ~'. Including entries from Singaporean students from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Raffles College of Higher Education and Jewellery Design and Management International School, Singapore (JDMIS), a total of 64 pearl jewellery designs from 10 different countries will be on display, and you can cast your vote for your favourite creation.

We also have an exciting line-up of events including the opening ceremony, an in-depth introduction to Ise Shima's pearls and tea, a comprehensive tour of Ise Shima's charms, as well as the Singapore premiere screening of "The Pearl Legacy". Be sure to mark your calendars with the corresponding dates!

About The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2023

Ms Maiko Makito

The competition was conceptualised by Maiko Makito, the managing director and co-owner of Pearl Falco Corporation who took the helm of the family’s pearl business in Japan, as she felt the urge to save the pearl industry in Ise Shima in Mie Prefecture. It was created with the aim of sharing the beauty of Akoya pearls with the world. This year’s theme is "Earth". We wish to bring the world together, transcending the barriers of borders, and inspire designs that symbolise unity and harmony as one Earth.

Ise Shima is the birthplace of cultured pearls. In the late 1880s, Akoya oysters were first cultivated in Ise Shima, establishing a method to create beautiful round pearls. This technique for cultivating pearls ultimately contributed to the growth of the pearl industry worldwide. Akoya oyster cultivation requires no less than daily observation. Even after years of focused cultivation methods, fewer than 30% of cultured pearls can be used for jewellery. Pearl cultivation in 2023 faces enormous challenge, including climate change and the ageing of experienced pearl farmers. Akoya pearl production has declined 90% in the past decade, and in the last 2 years alone, 80% of Akoya oysters have died due to ocean water temperature changes. These factors make luxury pearl jewellery production and design even more challenging for the industry.

Exhibition and Voting Period

Exhibition and Voting Period:	16 - 25 November 2023 (Tuesdays - Saturdays) Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Opening Hours:	10:00am to 6:00pm

Venue:	Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore 4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:	FREE

Sessions

Opening Ceremony

17 November 2023

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Join us at JCC as we officially open the exhibition. There is also the opportunity to sample Ise tea and sake from Ise Shima.

Date:

Friday, 17 November 2023

Time:

5pm - 6pm

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE (Registration required)

If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.

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Spotlight on Ise Shima's Pearls & Tea

18 November 2023

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Learn more about the pearls and tea produced from Ise Shima, located in Mie prefecture which is the 3rd biggest producer of Japanese tea in Japan. Discover the history of Japanese tea and types of Japanese tea, to the different pearl characteristics and pearl cultivation in Ise Shima.

Date:

Saturday, 18 November 2023

Time:

2pm - 3pm

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE (Registration required)

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Dive Deep into Ise Shima

25 November 2023

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Ise Shima's local government and tourism board invite you to dive deep into and explore the rich history, culture and natural beauty that Ise Shima has to offer. You can also sample the region's signature food.

Date:

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Time:

1:30pm - 3pm

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE (Registration required)

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*Singapore Premiere Screening: The Pearl Legacy*
親のお金はだれのもの

	26 November 2023 (Sunday) at 2:00pm (Registration starts 1:30pm)

	Our Tampines Hub, Festive Arts Theatre 1 Tampines Walk Level 2, South Plaza, Lobby H Singapore 528523

Admission:	FREE (Registration required)

FILM SYNOPSIS

A heartwarming story in Ise Shima, Mie Prefecture, depicting a family's struggles over a legendary pearl! The themes of this movie are "Inheritance" and "Family." It explores the challenges encountered in an ageing society with a declining birthrate and delves into the family conflicts arising from a legendary pearl valued at 600 million yen.

2023 / 100mins / Japanese with English subtitles

Directed by: Mitsutoshi Tanaka Producer: Kichio Hashizume / Tomoaki Azuma Main cast: Manami Higa / Shohei Miura / Mako Ishino / Tomokazu Miura

*Please take note that no children under 16 are allowed as it is a NC16 movie. Kindly bring along your identification documents for verification. We may refuse your entry to the screening should you fail to present.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

Click button or scan QR to register:				The registration is handled by our festival co-organiser, Singapore Film Society. If the event is full, or you would like to change or cancel your registration, please e-mail SFS at jff2023@singaporefilmsociety.com. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

VENUE INFORMATION

Click to find out how to get to the Festive Arts Theatre at Our Tampines Hub:

Getting to Festive Arts Theatre at OTH:
The Festive Arts Theatre is located at Level 2, South Plaza, Lobby H of Our Tampines Hub

Admission:
All seats are free seating. Registration will start 30 minutes before the screening. Kindly be informed that reserved seats will be given to walk-ins and standees 5 minutes before the starting time.

Photography:
Please be advised that your photograph might be taken and used by Japan Creative Centre in printed media and on our website, Facebook page or other online platforms for educational and informational purposes.

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

Is this your first time to Japan Creative Centre? Follow the map below to Japan Creative Centre now.

Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel.