J-Music Circle
J-Music Circle now has a new official website to call their own!
The link is available on the sidebar.
Website: http://nusjmc.wordpress.com/
Email: nusjmc@gmail.com
JSS Annual Chalet
Dear members,
The JSS Annual Chalet is here again!
Venue: Sea View Bungalow 12 (Aloha Loyang) [Link]
Date: 5th-7th Jan 2010 (Tues-Thurs)
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Bus timings: [Timing]
How to get there: [Getting there]
Map to Aloha Loyang: [Map]
(Shuttle bus drops you right inside Aloha Loyang. Bus stop in map has Bus Servivce 354)
Layout of Aloha Loyang: [Layout] (Ours is B12)
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More information will be out in due time (:
Please keep these days free!~~
Felicia
27th Welfare
Charity Bazaar Open House
Hi all!
Please be informed that the Japanese Association will be having a Charity Bazaar Open House on the 21 Nov (Sat) 2009 from 11am - 4pm.
The location is at 120 Adam Road, S(289899) and shuttle bus services ($1 ticket fee) will be available at every 15 minutes interval at the bus stop outside either 1) Isetan Scotts or 2)Newton MRT.
** Shuttle Bus tickets are sold at the JAS clubhouse & Isetan Scotts Customer Service Counter (4F) and cash will not be accepted in place of the tickets when boarding the bus.
A wide variety of activities will be going on that day, including:
- Origami Workshop
- Batik Workshop
- Tea Ceremony
- Japanese Picture Story Show
- Traditional Japanese Game and the
JAS karaoke competition (NHK Cup) from 4pm - 6pm.
Plenty of food and drinks will be sold during the bazaar as well, so for those interested, please do look out for the Charity Bazaar Information Poster on the JSS notice board along the walkway from AS6 towards the ADM block!
Jingfang
27th Vice President
"Edo-Kimekomi Dolls" Exhibition
Singapore Philatelic Museum and Traditional Edo-Kimekomi Dolls Sachiei Kai-Japan are pleased to present “Edo-Kimekomi Dolls” from 12 to 15 November 2009.
For the first time in Singapore, 400 rare Japanese dolls which are handmade by 60 doll masters from Traditional Edo-Kimekomi Dolls Sachiei-Kai, Japan, will make a special appearance at SPM. The handcrafted dolls are dressed in exquisite costumes and depict various Japanese festivals, folklore and traditions. Each doll requires an average of two years to complete.
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"Edo-Kimekomi Dolls" Exhibition
Date & Time: 12 – 14 November 2009, 9.00am – 7.00pm, 15 November 2009, 9.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Admission charge: Adult $5; Child (3-12 years) $4; Senior Citizen (60 years and above) $4
Free admission to the museum on 14 November 2009
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ADDITIONAL
‘Kimekomi’ doll making method workshop
Date: 14 November 2009
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Age: Adults and children, 9 years and above
Maximum class size: 20 persons
Charge: $5.00 per person
Learn the unique ‘kimekomi’ doll making method at workshops conducted by members of Sachiei-Kai.
For bookings, contact Jonna at Tel: 6513 7348 / 6337 3888 or Email: Jonna_Chan@nhb.gov.sg
Thanks Jade for the tip off (:
Felicia
27th Welfare
Kwansei Gakuin Visit to NUS
Students from Kwansei Gakuin will be coming to NUS for a short tour. The details are as follow:
Date: 2 November 2009
Time: Late Morning to Evening (Dinner time)
Activities (pending): Tour around NUS, Lunch in school, Presentation by them and us, Dinner and Shopping for Omiyage.
This event is opened to members, interested participants please contact our IC for that day: Jingfang (via nusjss@gmail.com)
JCN 2009
Hi guys!
As you know (or do not know), JSS will be organizing one night of spectacular traditional Japanese cultural performances ranging from Japanese cultural dance (Buyo), koto, taiko (drums) to tea ceremony.
The cultural night will be held on:
Date: 16 October 2009, Friday
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: LT13 (FASS)
All our performances are up and ready to go, BUT, we will need some help in making this one night happen - and you can be part of it.
If you can: shift a musical instrument, shoot a video, take a picture, or usher people to a choice seat - we need you!
Please respond to this email with your name, contact number and job you are interested to take up (i.e. backstage, camera, video) by 3 October 2009, Saturday, if you want to be part of this event.
CCA points will be awarded to all helpers in this event.
Please note that there will be a rehearsal on 10 October 2009, Saturday, so do try to keep that day free!
Looking forward to working with you guys~
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
Jade
JCN\'09 I/C
Visit by School of Design of Kyushu University
Hi everyone,
A professor and his students (20 of them) from the School of Design of Kyushu University would like to meet up with us and bring them around Singapore on the 24th of September 2009 (Thursday).
Schedule
~10:40am Pick them up at Bouna Vista MRT Station
~11:00am Tour around NUS
~12:00nn LUNCH (Either in school or Vivocity)
~1:30/2:00pm Bring them to Sentosa
People who are interested to meet them as well as fetch them from the MRT Station, please reply to nusjss@gmail.com! Thank you very much!
Cheers,
Charmaine
NUS JSS
27th EXCO
President
Seiransai 2009
Waseda Shibuya Senior High's annual school festival
Date: 20th September 2009 (Sunday)
Time:9.30am-4.30pm
Venue: Waseda Shibuya Senior High School
57 West Coast Road,Singapore 127366
FREE ADMISSION
An annual school carnival by a local Japanese senior high school, open to public.
Hijiyama Visit
皆さん、こんにちは。
A group of students and their professor from Hijiyama University (Hiroshima, Japan) will be visiting us on 8-10 September 2009. They've come to interact with local students and, of course, practise their English. They'll be spending about 3hrs with us each day, so I hope you guys can participate and seize this opportunity to befriend them.
Location : Japanese Studies Department Meeting Room
8 September (tues)
~1200-1400 Class time in English
~1400-1430 Coffee Hour - English only!
This is their English-only day, which means that you can participate as long as you can speak in English
9 September (wed)
~1200-1500 Lunch + tour of Little India
Yet another great opportunity to practice your tour guiding skills and show Singapore while interacting with them.
10 September (thurs)
~1200-1400 Class time in Japanese
~1400-1430 Coffee Hour - Japanese only!
It's Japanese-only day. Sit back and relax while they give a few short talks on Japanese culture.
Contact: nusjss@gmail.com
JSS ONE DAY ORIENTATION
Dear Freshies and Friends,
Hi all!
JSS will be holding a 1 Day Orientation for all new sign ups~ Do come for it, get to know other new members, and the seniors as well!
Date: 5th September 2009, Saturday
Venue: NUS
Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm (or later!)
Please gather at 9.30am at the Central Forum.
Please RSVP to nusjss@gmail.com if you're interested in coming~
We look forward to seeing ALL OF YOU :D
Note: To all SENIORS
If you're interested in being an OGL or a helper or just wanna come down to mingle around, do reply too (:
Regards,
Felicia
Welfare #1
Alden
Welfare #2
JSS 27th Exco
JSS Activities Update for August/September 2009
Dear Jss Members, here is the exciting line up of activities for August/September 2009
1. Event : Natsu Matsuri
Date: 22 August 2009
Place: We are meeting at Tanah Merah MRT station before proceeding to the Japanese Primary school at Changi. Those who are intending to meet us there can contact us directly.
Time: 4.30PM
Contact person: Felicia (Welfare Officer) Please send us an email at nusjss@gmail.com for her contacts, if you are interested.
2. Kysuhu Daigaku (Fukuoka) Homestay in Singapore
Date:28 August to 2 September 2009
Place: NUS and around Singapore
Note: The full Itenary is in your email as well as in the forums, do inform us which activities you can be a part of. As a starter, they will be landing at Changi airport approximately 8.45pm on the night of the 28 August on Flight CI 751 from Taipei,Terminal 1. You are highly encouraged to meet them at the airport as it will be a good chance to see alot of the JSS family there as well as the fact that its a good icebreaker with the Japanese students. Another chance would be the next day on Saturday when the program moves to NUS campus on that day.
Contact:nusjss@gmail.com for more queries and to confirm attendance for the various activities
3. Hijiyama Daigaku (Hiroshima) visit to NUS & Singapore
Date: 8 September 2009 to 10 September 2009
Place: NUS and around Singapore
Note: The full Itenary is in the forums, do inform us which activities you can be a part of.
More Info: A group of 16 students and their professor from Hijiyama University (Hiroshima, Japan) will be visiting us on 8-10 September 2009. They've come to interact with local students and, of course, practise their English. They'll be spending about 3hrs with us each day, so I hope you guys can participate and seize this opportunity to befriend them ^^
Contact: nusjss@gmail.com
JSS AGM & THE 27th EXCO ELECTION RESULTS
The NUS JSS Annual General meeting (AGM) will be held on the 17th of August 2009 in LT 14 (FASS) at 6pm.
At the AGM itself, there will be a handing over from the 26th to the 27th EXCO,hence this is an important event in the JSS calender.
All JSS members are cordially invited to witness the event together with the outgoing and incoming EXCO.Hope to see you there!
We present to all members the newly formed 27th NUS JSS EXCO. Congratulations to the following members for being elected to office.Finally, JSS would like to wish a big Thank you to the 26th EXCO for services rendered the past academic year.
President- Tan Shuying Charmaine
Vice President- Soh Jing Fang
Secretary- Jocelyn Tan Yen Suan
Treasurer-Sophocles Tan
Publications-Lee Su Xian Sandra
Logistics- Rindy Ng Wee Ling
Public Relations- Daniel Chiang Chang Rong
Welfare 1- Lim Yi Ying Felicia
Welfare 2-Ho Chun Hoe Alden
B & S Officer- Jess
Info Tech-Kenneth Pan
Marketing-Xiao Qi Ying
Publicity- Elise Young Choy See Mun
Besides the EXCO, the following JSS members have volunteered their services to be Foreign Correspondents for the Academic Year 09/10. Correspondents will keep in touch with JSS about their daily lives and any Japanese related activities while away from Singapore! Members who are going away this academic year and would like to be a foreign correspondent can email to nusjss@gmail.com.
Japan (日本)
Tokyo Metropolitan Area Correspondent- Benny Tong
Tokyo Suburbs & Yokohama City Area Correspondent 1- Kaihan Koh
Tokyo Suburbs & Yokohama City Correspondent 2-Ivan Yap
Fukuoka-Hakata Correspondent-Yeo Zhi Xin
South Korea (한국)
Seoul Correspondent- Tan Seng Hwa
Thailand (ประเทศไทย)
Bangkok Correspondent-M.Zulfadhli
Sweden (Konungariket Sverige )
Stockholm & Scandanavia Correspondent- Li Yun
Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
Germany & EU Correspondent-Simin
Canada
Toronto & North America Correspondent-Lim Yi Ying Felicia
JSS WELCOME TEA 2009
Dear Freshies and Friends,
Welcome to all freshies! JSS will be having its annual Welcome Tea to welcome all freshies to the society.Therefore, all freshies are cordially invited to attend for this event as registration is not required. The main purpose of Welcome Tea is to introduce the club and sub-clubs as well as our activities to everyone. Besides that, it is a golden opportunity to get to know new likeminded friends and officially sign up as JSS members. The details are posted below. For those who are interested to join as JSS members but will not be able to make it for Welcome Tea, please email us at nusjss@gmail.com . Alternative arrangements to sign up will be arranged with you. We certainly hope to see you all there! I hope you enjoy your new journey in NUS.
Event: NUS JSS WELCOME TEA 09
Venue: LT 14 , AS5 Walkway(between FASS and School of Computing)
Date: 14 August 2009
Time: 6pm Onwards
Warmest Greetings to 大先輩と先輩 and all Members
皆さん！お久しぶりですね。。。After the very long and enjoying break, welcome back to Singapore! (No more Yokoso Japan!)The new semester is finally upon us and what better way to start (and some of you the return to JSS) the new semester and celebrate the first JSS activity for the new academic year by attending the upcoming Welcome Tea! What is more important than just coming for the refreshments is the fact that your presence there is greatly appreciated. It will be a good chance to know the freshies and make them feel welcomed. We hope that with your presence, we are able to show the freshies how the JSS fraternity has become for most of us a second home away from home (considering that some people claim日本 as their 1st home). It would be good if everyone could interact and exchange ideas and interests between the seniors and freshies. Furthermore, you can use this opportunity to get reacquainted with the latest JSS activities and also know more about the various sub-clubs. We hope to see everyone there!
On a side note, the first activity after Welcome Tea would occur the day after that. It is a valiant attempt by some members to introduce the sport of Yakyuu (Baseball) and hopefully pick up the sport recreationally. All are invited to attend (freshies and seniors).Details as listed below.
Event: JSS Yakyuu Sports Draft (Ok Practice)
Venue: West Coast Park Open Field opposite Macdonalds
Date: 15 Aug 2009
Time: 10am
Note: Both Male and Female are welcome to join in the practice. Do come in sports attire and bring a glove or bat if you have one. Any further queries,email JSS
JSS EXCO INTERVIEW 09
In view of the new academic year, JSS will be forming a new executive committee(Exco) for the year 2009/2010. This year will be the 27th Exco. Here are the available positions and a short introduction of the jobscope:
1) Welfare - Person in closest contact with JSS members. Plan Chalets and be in charge of informing members on events etc.
2) Logistics - Manage the items that JSS has in the JS room. Provide logistic support whenever there\'s event.
3) Marketing - Liase with companies for sponsorship/partnership for events like Bazaar and Freshmen Orientation Camp etc.
4) Public Relations - Liase with Japanese organizations/companies for partnetship etc. Japanese Proficiency required.
5) Publications - Manage the blog. Preferably someone who has the habit of blogging.
6) Publicity - Take Charge of posters/flyers/noticeboard. Basically publicise any event that we have.
7) IT - Manage website/forums. Help out in broadcasting events.Preferably someone who has a bit of computing background.
8) Secretary - In charge of JS documents and meeting minutes.Be the point of contact between members.
9) Vice-President 2: Assist the president in his or her duties. PREREQUISITE-Members who are Year 2 and above. For other candidates, you may apply subject to a qualifying interview. By the way, the post of President, Vice-President 1, as well as Treasurer have already been taken. CCA points will be awarded for people in the above exco positions. The dates for the Exco interviews are:
3rd August-5th August 2009.
Please email nusjss@gmail.com by 1st August 2009 (Saturday) midnight if you are interested in applying, and we will assign you an interview slot accordingly. Each interview will take about 10-15 minutes. We look forward to seeing you in our 27th Exco. :)
NUS Matriculation Fair 09
Our annual Freshman orientation was a success! JSS would like to thank everyone who made the event possible including Freshies,Crashies and all the Seniors!
To those who missed out on Orientation and are interested to join JSS, Fret not Matric Fair is around the corner!
JSS will be represented at this year's Matric Fair so do pay our booth a visit at the CCA fair after you have collected your Matric cards. If you are interested to sign up or want to know more about us, Our members at the booth would be more than willing to to explain to you about our fun-filled activities!In the meantime, for enquiries on our activities and how to enroll into the society do email us at nusjss@gmail.com
2 days to Freshman Orientation Camp 2009
Please note that signup has closed due to overwhelming response. If you have however emailed prior to 5 July stating your interest in joining, please email us at nusjss@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Else See ya all at the camp!
Updates to Freshman Orientation Camp 2009
Hello Everyone! Here's some updates to the upcoming camp that's going to be held from 7th July to 10th July 2009.
Due to the H1N1 virus, the government has indicated that the Pasir Ris PA Resorts is converted into a H1N1 Quarantine Site. Hence we have shifted most activities to Sentosa instead. However, the camp fees remain the same.
We are still accepting signups so please visit http://jss.sg/irasshaimase0910/signup.php if you have not yet done so!
Welcome Freshies!
Dear future NUS students, stumbled upon this website? Have an interest in anything Japanese? Do feel free to roam this site and join the discussions at our Open Public Forums!
Those who have further queries especially questions pertaining to Freshman Orientation and how to join JSS as members are to kindly foward your requests to nusjss@gmail.com. If you would like to join us for this years Freshman Orientation, you can leave your name and contacts together in the email with the header "JSS FOC09". We will get back to you shortly with the full details.We are sorry we can't furnish you the full details of FOC at this moment. Thank you for taking your time to visit our website! We hope to see you next semester!
Updated Info: Please take note FOC will be held from 7th to 10th July 2009 at the People's Association resort grounds at Pasir Ris beach, JSS Orientation Blog! The cost of the 4 Days 3 Nights will be 35 Dollars for freshies. For all JSS members, there would also be a BBQ on the 9th of July 2009 after 6pm so your presence is welcomed as always! Cost of the BBQ would be 6 Dollars payable to the treasurer on the day itself.
End Of Semester 2 / Holidays, JSS Updates
Hello once again to all JSS members,we hope that the exams went well for everyone. On that note,its the holidays!!Therefore, this is an approapriate time to update members on the latest regarding JSS.
1. Due to the H1N1 pandemic, it is regretable that we have to inform members that all B&S assignments will be suspended until further notice, the last oustanding assignment scheduled on the 22 May 09 has been cancelled. Official annoucement:here!(Login needed)
2. The next upcoming event would be the departure of the Homestay participants to Fukuoka on the 17th of May 2009, we wish them a safe journey!
3. The next big event during the holidays would be the FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 09 to be held from 7th to 10th July 2009 at People's Association Resort @ Pasir Ris Beach. As of now, spaces will be made available to members who would wish to be counsellers, student helpers and OGLs for this year's FOC.Those interested in the mentioned positions should email their details,contact and position interested to nusjss@gmail.com with the header as "JSS FOC09". Besides that, it would be greatly appreciated if you can throw in your ideas as to what should be included for this year's FOC at the members' exclusive forums.!(Login needed)
4. External Japanese related events worth taking note of during the holidays:
(1) The Games Xpo 2009 (TGX'09)
Date : 3 July 2009 - 5 July 2009
Location : Suntec Exhibition Hall 404 (Level 4)
3rd of July - OPENED TO TRADE AND MEDIA GUESTS ONLY .
4th of July : 11.00am - 8.00pm
5th of July : 11.00am - 8.00pm
Official : www.thegamesxpo.com
Cosplay and Gaming!
(2) Cosfest VIII - A Very Happy Event***(Official announcement not out yet)
Date:11th and 12th July 2009.
Location: Downtown East
Cost: Free
Cosplay and everything else!
(3) Singapore Toy, Games & Comics Convention
DATE:13 – 16 August 2009 (Thursday - Sunday)
VENUE:Halls 401 – 402, Suntec Convention Centre
Admission: ???
Website: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/
Toys, Comics, Animation, Gaming, Licensing, Design, Cosplay and everything else!
Sources credit of:http://pjcjkclub.pbworks.com/Cosplay
5.The end of Semester 2 would mean that some of the senpais who have become familiar faces in JSS would be graduating and would not be joining us anymore in school for the next semester. Out of thanks and gratitude for their contributions, JSS would like to wish them Omedetou for their graduation and a reluctant Sayonara as they leave JSS as members.Although as they say the old can never be replaced, we hope to see many more new faces in the upcoming semester to join our ever growing community.
6.Lastly, JSS would like to wish all members Happy Holidays and hope to see you at our next event!
JSS Annual Chalet Retreat 2009
Date:7th-9th January 2008
Location: ALOHA Changi Chalet G Note:To get there, take Bus 29 From Tampines or Changi Village Interchange.
JSS would like to express its heartful thanks to all members that have contributed and participated to this annual gathering and hopes that members would continue to meet up regularly for upcoming events.Hope everyone is looking foward to the coming school semester!
Do vist our forums: forums!
JSS Christmas/New Year Party 2008
Date:20th December 2008
Location: 39 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue D'Manor Clubhouse (S)465647 Note:To get there, alight at Tanah Merah MRT and walk towards Tanah Merah Kecil neighbourhood park approximately 5mins from the MRT station.
Time: 5.30pm Onwards
What to Bring:Presents and an entrance fee of 15 Dollars
For more Info: forums!
Seiransai 星蘭祭 2008
This year's Seiransai has come to an end. JSS members had an enjoyable time particpating in the fair as well as interacting with the students from The Waseda Shibuya High School. More on this event in Nikenken our very own online blog!
Kyushu Homestay 2008
The Students from Kyushu has already left for home on the 11th of September. JSS would like to thank everyone who has participated in this event and may the memories remain. We shall look forward for this event again next year. Read about our experiences in the forums!
JSS Welcome Tea 2008
Japanese Studies Society has held its Welcome Tea on the 22nd August.
Location: LT14 (AS6 near Central Forum)
Time: 6.15pm to 8pm
Date: 22nd August 2008 (Friday)
Thanks for participating!
MISIA Asia Concert Tour 2008
Misia, a Japanese JPOP artist, will be coming to Singapore as part of her Asia Concert Tour. Many would find her song "Everything" very familiar as it was from the Jdrama "Yamato Nadeshiko" (大和撫子). Here are the concert details:
Date/Day: 13 September 2008, Saturday
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: Expo Convention Hall
JSS is the official publicity(tertiary institutions) for this coming concert. There will be a Misia welcoming event at the Arrival Hall at Terminal 1 this coming Wednesday, 30th July 2008 at 4.30pm. We invite all Misia Fans to come and support Misia as she arrives in Singapore. For more information, do contact us here.
Natsu Matsuri 2008 - 09 July 2008
Natsu Matsuri is here again! It will be held on the 23rd August. JSS is taking orders for members now! Please visit the forums to find out more.
Portal Renewed - 09 July 2008
JSS Portal has been refurnished once again! Please leave us your opinions in the forums!
Matriculation Fair 2008
ようこそ！Welcome all freshies to NUS!
NUS Japanese Studies Society has successfully participated in Matric Fair on the 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st of July 2008.
Thank you for your support!
JSS Freshmen Orientation Camp 08
NUS Japanese Studies Society's annual Freshmen Orientation Camp has been held from 16-18th of July 2008. Thanks for all those who have participated!
We hope to see all the freshmen during our upcoming welcome tea!