Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Kumamoto Representative Office in Singapore are once again bringing you the charms and delights of Kumamoto! Known as “The Land of Water” and situated at the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto is a land blessed by nature and exceptional water, which have kept Japan’s traditions alive since ancient time.

Discover how nature’s gift to Kumamoto has given birth to the prefecture’s long rich sake and shochu culture over 500 years, and savour the flavours blessed from the mountains to the sea. Come join us at this special Kumamoto promotional event to unearth its beauty and make it your next travel destination!

This event is part of the official celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan (SJ60).

In Kumamoto, water is not just a resource – it is a gift from nature. Rain that falls on the vast volcanic plateau of Mount Aso slowly filters through layers of ancient lava and ash, becoming pure, mineral-rich groundwater.

This natural water flows beneath the city and supports everyday life. In fact, Kumamoto is one of the rare cities in the world where people drink fresh groundwater straight from the tap. From this exceptional water, Kumamoto’s rich sake and shochu culture was born.

For centuries, brewers and distillers have relied on this pure groundwater to craft drinks known for their smooth taste and refined character. From crystal-clear springs and serene lakes to agriculture, cuisine, and traditional brewing, water shapes everything in Kumamoto.

Mr Yamaguchi Yuji is the Director of the Kumamoto Representative Office in Singapore. He joined Kumamoto Prefectural Government in 2011 and was assigned to various departments throughout the years, from Planning and Development, Civil Engineering, to Tourism Strategy in recent years, before coming to Singapore in 2024.

Since then, Mr Yamaguchi has been actively promoting Kumamoto’s tourism and its prefectural products to the ASEAN region, including India. He is also responsible for attracting overseas talents to Kumamoto and the global expansion of the Prefecture's PR Character, Kumamon.

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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.