Unique Flavours of Japanese Rice
~ A fun experience with different varieties of Japanese rice ~

27 January 2024

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)



Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and JETRO Singapore are thrilled to welcome you to join us for an exclusive and unforgettable experience to appreciate the unique flavours of Japanese rice. Families with young children will be able to enjoy onigiri workshops, while other participants will have the opportunity to taste and compare 4 varieties of Japanese rice that have different textures and flavours.


PROGRAMME OUTLINE

    Families with young children
  • Onigiri workshop
    Other participants
  • Presentation by five-star Japanese rice meister Mr Shinichi Katayama
  • Comparing the taste of 4 different Japanese rice varieties and learning how to enjoy them accordingly


EVENT DETAILS

Date:

Saturday, 27 January 2024


Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore

4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372


Admission:

FREE (Registration required)


REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

※ Please register for one session only and accordingly, depending if you are a family with young children or not.

Click button or scan QR to register. 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. Registrant names will be shared with the co-organiser, JETRO Singapore.

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.


FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN - ONIGIRI WORKSHOP

Session 1:
11am - 11:30am


Session 2:
11:45am - 12:15pm


Session 3:
12:30pm - 1pm



FOR OTHER PARTICIPANTS - PRESENTATION/TASTING

Session 4:
2pm - 2:45pm


Session 5:
3pm - 3:45pm


Session 6:
4pm - 4:45pm


Session 7:
5pm - 5:45pm


 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER


© Shinichi Katayama

Mr Shinichi Katayama is the president and the fifth generation of Sumidaya, a rice merchant established in 1905. Well-versed in rice from all over Japan, he creates mellow, fragrant, and flavourful rice by using his excellent blending techniques and the original technique of traditional rice milling. He is committed to passing on rice cooking techniques, and holds rice cooking classes not only in Japan, but also in other regions globally. He also has an extensive knowledge of high-end rice cookers for consumer use and is well-known for his impressions of new models released each year. He is a certified five-star rice master (Japan Rice Retailers Association), and has been featured in major televisions, newspapers, magazines, and many other media.


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.



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
Co-organised by: Sponsored by: Supported by: