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Home of Mt. Fuji – SHIZUOKA
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~ Shizuoka Prefecture’s Craftsmanship and Tourism ~
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2 September 2023
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
 © Shizuoka Prefectural Government, Stargek Private Limited
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Shizuoka Prefectural Government Representative office, in collaboration with Suruga Marketing and Tourism Bureau and Stargek Private Limited, proudly present Home of Mt. Fuji – SHIZUOKA ~Shizuoka Prefecture’s Craftsmanship and Tourism~, a wonderland of Plastic Models showcasing Mini 4WD Workshop and Shizuoka Tourism Attractions.
Some plastic models will be on display during the event, and visitors will be able to control the mini 4WD on the circuit. Shizuoka Prefecture green tea and Yuzu Sweet Hydrangea tea samples will also be available.
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2 September 2023 (Saturday)
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11am – 5pm |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE |
| EXHIBITION, SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP |
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Exhibition, Seminar and Workshop
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Kickstart with a Seminar followed by a Workshop + Circuit try-out!
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© Stargek Private Limited |
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The seminar by Suruga Marketing and Tourism Bureau will highlight the plastic models in Shizuoka as well as the attractive tourist destinations in the region.The workshop conducted by Tamiya – Stargek will feature a hands-on experience on how to DIY your very own Mini 4WD Merlion and upon completion, you can even try and compete at the circuit set up in the next room.
All participants who have registered for this workshop will be provided with a Mini 4WD Merlion Edition to bring home at the end of the workshop.
A mini showcase of Tamiya plastic models will be on display. Tamiya manufactures over 600 different types of fun-filled items with such intricate detail that modelling connoisseurs often refer to them as "museum items." Tamiya also provides fun "mini motorsports" in the form of Mini 4WD. These minute assembly vehicles' impressive performance can be upgraded with a variety of grade-up parts, allowing racing fun for all ages.
Visitors who did not register for the workshop will be able to control the Mini 4WD on the circuit too.
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| EXHIBITION, SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP DETAILS |
Date: |
2 September 2023 (Saturday) |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372 |
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Admission: |
FREE (Registration required) |
| REGISTER FOR THE EXHIBITION, SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP |
All sessions are the same – Please register for one session only. This workshop is recommended for children aged 10 and above.
Each participant will get a workshop kit. However, if you would like to share one together, please indicate during the registration.
Registration starts 30 minutes before it begins. 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.
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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© Suruga Marketing and Tourism Bureau |
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Shizuoka City, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is Japan's largest producer of plastic models. It has a whopping 83% share. Because of its abundant forest resources, Shizuoka City has always had a thriving wood industry.
Plastic models can be traced back to the time of wooden models. Jiro Aoshima founded the Aoshima Flight Research Institute in 1924, the first man in Shizuoka City to fly an airplane. The production of wooden model airplanes in 1932 was the first step toward Shizuoka becoming the world's plastic model center. When plastic models began to be imported in the late 1950s, the model vogue moved from wooden to plastic.
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The switch from wood to plastic had a substantial influence on the manufacturing process. Human resources, knowledge, and money are now required for work such as mold making and plastic resin handling. During these turbulent times, the current model manufacturers rose to the top through skill, passion, and dedication. This is how Shizuoka can supply popular products to markets worldwide.
This one-day event will highlight both plastic model culture and Shizuoka's appealing tourist destinations.
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Shizuoka Prefectural Government Representative Office belongs to one of the 47 prefectures in Japan. The representative office has been actively promoting economic, industrial, technology, tourism, as well as cultural exchanges between ASEAN and Shizuoka Prefecture since 1988.
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Suruga Marketing and Tourism Bureau is an agency responsible for promoting tourism in Shizuoka City that will be introducing the Wonderland of Plastic Models and the many tourist attractions of their region.
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Stargek Private Limited (Tamiya – Stargek) is located in Paya Lebar with the first showroom of its kind outside of Japan. They have been Tamiya's exclusive agent in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia since 2004. They will be demonstrating some of their Tamiya Plastic Models, guiding participants on how to assemble the Mini 4WD Merlion Edition, as well as playing and racing in the circuit.
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| WHERE IS JAPAN CREATIVE CENTRE (JCC)? |
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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.
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