Monthly Archive for December, 2009

Study in Japan Education Fair

Published on 31 December 2009 in Events Calendar and General.

Hey all

Before the New Year, I’ve got some good news for you!

Ever wanted to study at one of the world’s top-ranked universities? Japanese leading universities await you! More and more Japanese universities are increasing courses taught in English in which students can earn degrees. For example, the University of Tokyo will have up to 38 courses within the next 2 years.

This fair is organized by the International Affairs Department of the University of Tokyo, together with 12 other leading Universities in Japan including Tohoku University, Tsukuba University, Keio University.

Date: Thursday, 14th January 2010
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Venue: NUS Hall Auditorium, Level 2
Admission: Free

Look out for their advertisement in The Straits Times and My Paper two days before the fair and inform your friends who may be interested to study in Japan but are not learning the language.

For more information, do look at their website here.

To register in advance, please submit the necessary information here.

Have a wonderful 2010!

Student Exchange with Kobe Gakuin University

Published on 10 December 2009 in General.

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Hey all

Next year in early March, 11 students from Kobe Gakuin University will be coming to Singapore for 3 days to do a project on Singapore’s Racial Harmony.

We have been tasked to help these students in their project. Basically, we have to do correspondence in Facebook with them and probably bring them to some of Singapore sites to show them the different races and cultures in Singapore. This would be a good opportunity for you to experience Singapore Cultures, exchange cultural facts with the Japanese or make new Japanese friends!

Registration is on first-come-first-served basis. So hurry up and register with your friends! (Groups of 3 preferred!)

If you’re interested, please email Kubo-sensei at kuboy@tp.edu.sg with your full name, matric number, school, year of study, and contact number by 22nd December 2009.

SEAL points will be awarded for participation.

Chingay Parade 2010!

Published on 3 December 2009 in Events Calendar and General.

Hi all

It’s almost the new year, and Chingay 2010 is around the corner! Every year, the Japanese Association, Singapore (JAS) performs the bon-dance, a traditional Japanese folk dance and have invited us to join them in this annual event.

Practice sessions will be held on the following dates:

From: 9 January 2010 to 11 February 2010
Every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm at JAS Studio 1
Every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at JAS Ballroom

Parade rehearsals will be held on the following dates:

Full Dress Rehearsal: 6 February 2010 from 2pm to late
Rehearsal: 18 February 2010 from 3pm to late
Parade Pre-view: 19 February 2010 from 3pm to late
Parade: 20 February 2010 from 2pm to late

All dates are compulsory to take part in the Parade. This requires a lot of commitment, but if you’re free and take an interest in traditional Japanese culture, do take this oppurtunity to join in the festivities as chances like these come only once a year! SEAL points will be awarded for participation.

If you’re interested or have anu enquiries, email us at comm@tpjcg.org with your full name, matric number, school, year of study, contact number, gender, age, nationality, height and T-Shirt size (XS-XXL) by Wednesday, 9 December 2009.

On behalf of all of us, good luck for your tests, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Traditional Japanese Games

Published on 30 November 2009 in Arts and Entertainment Events, Events and Events Calendar.

Not sure of what to do during the holidays? Then come down and join us for a session of traditional Japanese games! Entertain yourself and ’spar’ with other participants in nostalgic games such as ohajiki (game of marbles), kamizumo (paper sumo) and more. And if you’re tired after the games, take a break at our relaxation room.

Everyone is welcome so bring your friends along! The more the merrier!

Date: Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Venue: IT5-5-15
Admission: Free

If you’re interested, please email us at tricia.teo@tpjcg.org with your full name, matric number, contact number, school and year by Thursday, 10 December 2009.

SEAL points will only be awarded to members ONLY. Members will need to present their JCG membership cards at reception area of the event.

Hope to see you there!! (^ – ^)v

Kendo Demonstration!

Published on 13 November 2009 in Arts and Entertainment Events and Events Calendar.

Hey folks!

Do you know what it is like to handle a samurai sword? Are you interested to know about the Japanese samurai sword skills? Do you have what it takes to learn about the art of Kendo?

If you do, then this is the right thing for you! Come on down and see the demonstration performed by external professionals, the Sougo Buki Gekiken!

Date: Saturday, 19 December 2009
Time: 11am to 12pm
Venue: IT5-5-15
Admission: Free

If you are interested, please email tricia.teo@tpjcg.org with your full name, matric number, contact number, school and year by Friday, 4 December 2009.

SEAL points will be awarded for attending this event.

Hope to see you there!