JCC (Japan Creative Centre)

17/09/2026

ASJA (Asia Japan Alumni International), ASCOJA (ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni) and JUGAS (Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore) held the 25th ASJA-ASCOJA-JUGAS Symposium on 11 September 2026 to anchoring trust based on the Fukuda Doctrine, strengthening resilience between ASEAN and Japan.

The Fukuda Doctrine was established by former Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda in 1977 as a foreign policy framework announcing 3 commitments to Southeast Asia: (1) Japan rejecting the role of a military power, (2) Japan will do its best to consolidate the relationship of mutual confidence and trust based on “heart-to-heart" understanding, and (3) Japan as a trusted partner to ASEAN.

The symposium featured distinguished guests Mr Onishi Yohei, Parliamentary Vice-minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr Fukuda Tatsuo, Chief Secretary of the Parliamentary Association for ASCOJA-ASJA, Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of National Development, Singapore, Mr Ryu Yongwook, Head of Japan Center, East Asian Institute. A great emphasis was put on the importance of continuing the concept of “heart-to-heart” (心と心) sprit of the Fukuda Doctrine; which encouraged building mutual trust and people-to-people relationships, even amidst increased geopolitical tensions.

A memorandum of agreement was also signed between the University of Tokyo and JUGAS for the University of Tokyo JUGAS Supplementary Scholarship, a joint initiative between JUGAS and the University of Tokyo.

13/09/2026

JCC welcomed a group of students from Meijo University on 8 September☀️

Second Secretary Ms Yazawa Akiko gave a presentation about Singapore, as well as the activities of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore and JCC. The students showed a great interest in cultural differences, particularly regarding textiles. They shared various ideas, such as a collaborative project combining Japanese kimono and yukata with Singaporean textiles. After that the students had the opportunity to view the ongoing exhibition entitled “Traditional Okinawan Crafts Exhibition: Bonds Connecting the Ryukyu Kingdom to the Present”.

13/09/2026

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12/09/2026

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗬𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗶

Japan Creative Centre (JCC) had the honour of welcoming Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Onishi Yohei on 11 September 2026.

Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Mr Hotta Toru and JCC Director Ms Kawabe Akiko, Mr Onishi visited our current exhibition, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘴 𝘌𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘺𝘶𝘬𝘺𝘶 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵. He also toured the facilities of JCC and learned how it serves as a platform to disseminate and promote Japanese culture in Singapore.

The Parliamentary Vice-Minister was in Singapore on an official trip to attend the Japan-Singapore Symposium and the ASJA-ASCOJA (ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni) Symposium.

12/09/2026

✨ 𝗪𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘖𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 ✨

JCC will be having an exhibition exploring craftsmanship by artist Tsuyumi Miwa, featuring portraits of 12 artisans – six from and six from – alongside their traditional craft objects.

📅 29 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
🕙 10am – 6pm
📍 Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Join us at the 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 𝟮𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽 and 𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁 respectively too! Admission is free with registration needed.

Japan Creative Centre (JCC) presents a unique exhibition exploring craftsmanship curated and painted by artist Ms Miwa Tsuyumi. Featuring portrait paintings of twelve artisans - six of Japan and six of Singapore, displayed alongside with their respective traditional craft objects, the exhibition inv...

12/09/2026

JCC welcomed 4 students and Professor Komatsu from Tokyo University of Marine Science & Technology on 2 September🌊

Second Secretary Ms Yazawa Akiko gave a presentation about Singapore, the role of the Embassy and JCC to the university students. Event Team Manager Mdm Soeda Keiko was also present to answer questions related to Singapore.

The students also had the opportunity to help out at JCC during the opening ceremony of “Traditional Okinawan Crafts Exhibition: Bonds Connecting the Ryukyu Kingdom to the Present”, which showcased its traditional crafts and Shuri Castle and its restoration. They are in Singapore for close to a month as part of a Project-based Overseas Expedition Programme in Southeast Asia. We hope that they have a fruitful stay in Singapore!

12/09/2026

さんまずし (Sanma zushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made with Pacific Saury, a fish known as さんま (Sanma). In Wakayama Prefecture, people prepare it by curing the fish in vinegar and pressing it onto sushi rice. Often served at autumn festivals and New Year celebrations, it is a treasured part of the region's food culture.

11/09/2026

JCC welcomed 5 students and 2 teachers from Kumamoto Prefectural University on 27 August✏️

It was the very first time that the students were visiting a foreign country, and they chose to participate in this trip as they had heard about Singapore from friends and wanted to experience the country firsthand. We are delighted that they chose JCC and Singapore as their first step into the international world!

Second Secretary Ms Yazawa Akiko gave a presentation about Singapore, the role of the Embassy and JCC to the students. The students asked curious questions about Singapore, and also shared a variety of ideas. While Japan and Singapore have their differences, the students pointed out that mutual understanding can be deepened through actual person-to-person interaction, and they discussed what kind of events should be planned to facilitate this.

Afterwards, the students viewed the “Soundscapes of Singapore & Japan” exhibition by Japanese singer-songwriter and visual artist Rie Fu, and experienced how Japanese culture is shared in Singapore.

We hope that they make many wonderful memories in Singapore!

10/09/2026

Currently opening until 16 September at JCC!
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM-6 PM 🌺🐠🏝️

08/09/2026

🎭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 🇸🇬🇯🇵

Experience a historic cultural fusion as Japan’s Awa Ningyo Joruri (performed by Heisei-za) and Singapore’s traditional Potehi hand puppetry (performed by Paper Monkey Theatre) share one stage for the very first time! Presented by JUGAS in celebration of its 55th anniversary and as part of the celebrations.

📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026
🕓 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (~2 hours with intermission)
📍 Drama Theatre, School of the Arts (SOTA)
✨ Features pre-show introductions and bilingual surtitles in English and Japanese.

For more details, please visit https://www.yourtessera.com/e/one-stage-two-traditions