Monthly Archive for July, 2009

Natsu Matsuri 2009

Published on 23 July 2009 in 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, 22 August 2009
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; additional tickets may be purchased on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested, please email us at comm@tpjcg.org (subject: Natsu Matsuri Tickets) with your name, matric no and contact number by Wednesday, 29 July 2009.

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

Batsu Game!

Published on 21 July 2009 in Anime/Manga Events and Events Calendar.

Minna-san, konnichiwa~!

Updates!

We’re changing the date of Batsu Game from Saturday, 25 July 2009 to Saturday, 8 August 2009. Please sign up again! See you there!

Have you heard of the term “Batsu Game” before? I’m sure many of you may have watched a few clips of these hilarious Japanese television show episodes online; popular entries like “Silent Library” and “24-Hour Batsu Game” might ring a bell or two.

Batsu Game is basically a penalty game, where “batsu” means “punishment” in Japanese. In Batsu Game, people take part in bets or competitions: the loser has to experience something unpleasant, while the winner gets to take a back seat and enjoy his safety.

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2009 Saturday, 8 August 2009
Time: 11am to 1pm; 2pm to 4pm
Venue: IT 5-5-15
Admission: Free

To register, please email castillo@tpjcg.org or SMS 94772801, with your name, matric number, school, year of study and contact number and the session you wish to attend!

SEAL points will be awarded for participation. If you’re feeling shy, feel free to ask a friend or two along too! We look forward to your participation and hope to see you there!

Disclaimer: All batsus have been tested for both safety and fun.

Lecture and Demonstration of Tea Ceremony

Published on 14 July 2009 in Events Calendar and Main Events.

Sado, popularly known as Japanese Tea Ceremony, literally means the way of tea. This traditional Japanese art form was developed in the belief that each social gathering is a unique experience, between a host and their guests, which should be respected and treasured.

The lecture and demonstration of tea ceremony is organized as a way of letting Singapore know about the tea culture as practised in the Omotesenke tradition. It will introduce the etiquette and practice in a tea gathering as prescribed in Sado practices.

Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Time: 1pm to 3pm; 4pm to 6pm
Venue: The Salon, National Museum Singapore (93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897)
Admission: Free

If you’re interested, please send an email to comm@tpjcg.org (subject: Lecture and Demonstration of Tea Ceremony) with your name, contact number, admission number, school, year of study, and which session you’d like to go for by Thursday, 16 July 2009. Please note that registration is strictly required as tickets to the event will have to be issued.

Okonomiyaki Making Session‏

Published on 13 July 2009 in Cuisine Events and Events Calendar.

Japanese pancake? Japanese pizza?

How about a “personalized” savoury Japanese pancake?

Greetings, everyone!

For the month of July, we are shining our spotlight on a dish well-known throughout Japan, especially in the West; Hiroshima and Osaka particularly. Prepared like a pancake and served like a pizza, okonomiyaki generally consists of batter and cabbage, and is cut into pie-like slices that resembles pizza before serving.

“Okonomi” literally means “what you want/ like” or “to one’s liking”, while “yaki” translates as “grilled” or “roasted”. That means toppings and ingredients of okonomiyaki besides the batter and cabbage may vary from octopus to pork, and vegetable to cheese accordingly to one’s taste! Eaten more as a snack than a meal, it may be found along street-side food stalls in Japan or indoor restaurants with either the okonomiyaki grilled in front of you or the ingredients provided to you to cook it yourself!

Sounds fascinating?

Don’t miss this opportunity! Join our okonomiyaki making session! Let us teach and guide you along the way to making this wonderful and simple dish.

Date: Saturday, 25 July 2009
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm; 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: IT 5-6-15
Admission: $6 (members); $8 (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!). Please specify which session you wish to attend as well.

Please note that registration and payment is to be done latest by Thursday, 23 July 2009.

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

J-Pop/Rock Band Auditions

Published on 12 July 2009 in Arts and Entertainment Events and Events Calendar.

Hey all!

Ever wondered if you could be in a band? Well, here’s a chance to do so!

We’re looking for new band members, so if you like to sing, play the guitar, keyboards or drums, or just like the thought of performing with a band, you’re welcome to sign up.

Don’t worry if you don’t think you have the skill, this is all about having fun and getting together to make music! So sign up now and who knows, you might just be part of something that’s quite amazing!

Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009 or Saturday, 25 July 2009
Time: 10am onwards
Venue: IT 5-5-15

Come on down if you’re interested!