Monthly Archive for July, 2008

Natsu Matsuri 2008

Published on 26 July 2008 in Events Calendar and Main Events.

It’s Natsu Matsuri time again! This much-anticipated event organized annually by the Japanese Association, Singapore consists of food and game stalls and mass folk dancing of the Bon Odori at one of the biggest annual events held by the JAS.

Date: Saturday, 23 August 2008
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Japanese Primary School Changi Campus
Admission: $2 per person

This year, admission tickets are $2 and do not include main dish or stall coupons. Payment for food, drinks, games and yukata rental will be in cash.

We’re taking orders for the tickets for a limited period only! Each JCG member is entitled to purchase up to two tickets. If you are interested, please email us at natsumatsuri@tpjcg.org with your name, matric no and contact number by Thursday, 31 July 2008.

Tickets are very limited, and available on a first come, first served basis, so email in today!

J-Pop/Rock Band Auditions

Published on 26 July 2008 in Arts and Entertainment Events and Events Calendar.

Hey all!

We’re forming a J-pop/rock band and we’re looking for a vocalist. If you think you have the on-stage personality, singing ability, and love performing, we want you!

Date: Friday, 1 August 2008 or Monday, 4 August 2008
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: IT 5-5-15

If you’re interested, please email weiyen@tpjcg.org with your name, matric number, contact number, and preferred date of audition by Wednesday, 30 July 2008.

Please note that you are required to prepare one fast song and one slow song of any language.

Ichibantei Ramen Restaurant Outing

Published on 6 July 2008 in Cuisine Events and Events Calendar.

Hi all!

We’re having an outing for all members to get together and enjoy special, unique or just delicious Japanese cuisine. Members can also make new friends and catch up with one another.

This month, we’re having ramen – soupy noodles with toppings such as sliced pork (chashu), bamboo shoots and spring onions. Ichibantei is a chain of ramen restaurants in Japan that has expanded into Singapore for quite some time already, bringing with them authentic ramen that is wildly popular with Japanese expats.

Date: Saturday, 12 July 2008
Time: 6.15pm to late
Venue: Ichibantei Robertson Quay (meeting at Somerset MRT control station)
Budget: $20 (most main courses)

If you’re interested, please email valentine@tpjcg.org with your name and contact number by Wednesday, 9 July 2008. Places are limited, and priority will be given to all JCG members who can make it on time. So sign up now!

See you there!

Drawing Sessions (July)

Published on 5 July 2008 in Anime/Manga Events and Events Calendar.

Hi all,

More drawing sessions for the month of July! Anyone who is interested in drawing or hanging out with our artists is welcome. This is a relaxed get-together for artists of any level, giving everyone an excuse to come together, draw, share tips, make friends, chill out and have fun.

Day: Mondays (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July 2008)
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: 5-5-15 (Applied Science)

Admission to drawing sessions is free.

Ichigo Daifuku Making Session

Published on 4 July 2008 in Cuisine Events and Events Calendar.

Say what? Ichigo Daifuku?

Those cute round balls of mochi stuff filled with strawberry?

Oh yes, it is.

Salutations fellow schoolmates!

You know it! For the month of July, we will be shining our spotlight on one of Japan’s most favourite traditional desserts, Ichigo Daifuku! “Ichigo” translates as strawberry and “Daifuku” is a Japanese sweet cake consisting of a small round glutinous rice cake stuffed with sweet filling, most commonly sweetened red bean paste.

Usually eaten during spring time, Ichigo Daifuku is popular due to its tenderness and sweetness. It is definitely worth something to learn how to make a Japanese sweet dessert!

What are you waiting for? Join our Ichigo Daifuku making session! Don’t worry if you are a new starter, because we will be guiding you along the way to making this wonderful dessert.

Date: Saturday, 26 July 2008
Time: 10am to 12pm; 1pm to 3pm
Venue: IT 5-6-15
Admission: $8 (members), $10 (non-members)

To register, email or SMS Ping Ping at pingping@tpjcg.org / 98659990 with your full name, matric number, school, year of study, and contact number (important!). Also, please specify which session timing you wish to attend.

Please note that registration and payment is to be done latest by Wednesday, 23 July 2008.

SEAL points will be awarded for participation. We look forward to seeing you!