NUS Japanese Studies Society

Wotagei is back to light up your nights with a little pinch of whimsy and fun! ✨💗

Join in on a magical session of fun, energy and a potential new opportunity to perform at this year’s FOC’26 Hanauta! 🫶 🌟

📅 Date: 5 May 2026
🕖 Time: 7pm – 9pm
📍 Venue: UTown ERC Rooftop

Ready to be a part of the magic? RSVP now via the link in the bio or by swiping to scan the QR code now!!

🫧 Take a break from the main quest… 🫧
We're glad to present to you all today… The Grand Side Quest ✨️✨️
Chill out on an evening with games, laughter and great company! 🩵💙

📆 Date: 8th April 2026
⏳️ Time: 5pm - 7pm
📍 Venue: UTown TP SR4

RVSP now via the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code!

Come unwind for a bit, sometimes the best memories are made from the side quests we take along the way~ 😉

Our JSS members spent a meaningful day with students from Nagoya University 🌿. From learning about sustainability at Marina Barrage to exploring Singapore’s cultural landmarks in smaller groups, it was a wonderful exchange of ideas and experiences.

Do look out for our upcoming exchanges and sign up if possible!!

🌸 A Sakura Brimming Summer 🌸

Our merch sale is finally here! Join us for A Sakura Brimming Summer next week along AS1 Walkway and grab some Ken-chan stickers, keychains and shirts for yourself! (While stocks last! 😉) Do stop by to have an opportunity to participate in mini activities we have in store as well!

📅 Date: 16 – 18 March 2026
⏳️ Time: 10:30am – 5:30pm
📍Venue: AS1 Walkway

Hope to see you all bring back something cute with you next week! 🥰🥰💖💖

🎶 J-Pop Intro, DON! 🎶

Think you can recognise your favourite anime openings in just a few seconds? Or maybe you know that one J-Pop song the moment the intro hits? 👀

Join us for J-Pop Intro, DON! — where your music knowledge is put to the test! Guess iconic anime OPs and popular J-Pop tracks from short audio clips, then switch gears for a chaotic round of Pictionary where your teammates try to decode whatever masterpiece ends up on the whiteboard. ✏️✏️

Date: 18th March 2026
Time: 4 – 6pm
Venue: UTown Plaza SR5

RSVP via the link in our bio or by swiping to scan the QR code!

Bring your ears, your quick reflexes, and maybe some questionable drawing skills. Let’s see which team can call it first — DON! 🎤✨

Hi JSS members! 🤗

Interested in interacting with Japanese students? Join us this March for our exchange with Nagoya University!

Edogawa University has reached out to JSS for students who wish to engage in fruitful discussions with Japanese university students from Aichi Prefecture from 5 to 10 March 2026.

Participants can interact with the students on topics regarding the fields they are studying, their future career aspirations, their thoughts and opinions on Japan, and reasons for their interests in the country.

More details regarding this upcoming session will be disseminated to selected participants. Participants may choose to come for the sessions that they are available for. Please be reminded to ONLY apply for the sessions that you are available for.

🗓Date: 5 to 10 March 2026
🕑Time: Various, between 10:00 to 20:00
📍Location: Various

Sign up via the link in our bio or by swiping to scan the QR code!

(Form closes on 27 February 2026, 23:59)

Think you know Japan? 🇯🇵🗺️
From neon streets to quiet suburbs — can you pinpoint Japan? 📍👀
Join us for Pinpoint Japan and put your skills to the test! ✨️

📆 Date: 19 Feb 2026
⏰️ Time: 7-9pm
📍 Location: UTown TP SR4

RSVP via the link in our bio or by swiping to scan the QR code!

See you all there! 🤭✨️

As part of this year's FOC'26, we are once again opening up recruitment for members to be a part of our committee to ease our incoming freshmen in university life and find their own rhythm in NUS ✨️🌸

Our theme this year is Hanauta (花唄), a light, unconscious hum that symbolises quiet joy and the comfort of belonging. By finding your own authentic tune and harmonising with others’ melodies to form a collective song, we can all find our own ways to bloom and create our own definitions of belonging, solace, and beauty 🎶🌸🌺

Detailed descriptions of responsibilities under each role can be found under the application form! Do refer to the link in our bio or swipe to scan the QR code to sign up!

Sign-ups close on 16th Feb 2026, 2359!

Mark your calendars and be a part of our committee to create a memorable camp for our incoming freshmen today! 🎉🥳

✨Thank you so much to Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry Singapore Foundation for being our platinum sponsor for this year's JCFN 2026! ✨

The JCCI Singapore Foundation was established in May 1990 as the charitable arm of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI), Singapore. Its mission is to support the development of arts, culture, sports, and education in Singapore, while strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between Singapore and Japan.

Funded by contributions from JCCI member companies, the Foundation provides sponsorships to local organisations, schools, and student groups that carry out meaningful projects aligned with these focus areas. In addition, the Foundation offers fully funded, no-bond scholarships for local undergraduate students to study at Waseda University and the International Christian University in Japan for one academic year.

Through these initiatives, the Foundation aims to create opportunities for people in Singapore to experience Japanese culture, ideas, and values, while encouraging collaboration, exchange, and lasting connections between the two countries.

Website link: https://www.jcci.org.sg/

✨Thank you so much to J.CLAIR Singapore for being our platinum sponsor for this year's JCFN 2026! ✨

The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (abbreviated as J.CLAIR Singapore) was set up as one of the representative offices of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (abbreviated as CLAIR). CLAIR is a joint organization of local governments established in 1988 in response to rising concerns for local level internationalization in Japan by promoting and providing support for local internationalization.

J.CLAIR Singapore covers 10 ASEAN countries, as well as India and Sri Lanka.

J.CLAIR Singapore’s main activities are as follows:

1. International cooperation efforts at local government level

2. Promoting local level exchange

3. Conducting research on local administration and finance systems as well as the various policies

4. Supporting Japanese local governments’ overseas activities

J.CLAIR Singapore also supports the recruitment of youths from the region to support international relations of Japanese local authorities as ALT (assistant language teacher), CIR(coordinator for international relations) or SEA (sports exchange advisors) under the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET Programme).

J.CLAIR Singapore also endeavours to build and strengthen its cooperation as well as networks with universities and government agencies in the region, which is evident in its collaboration with JSS.

Website link: https://www.clair.org.sg/

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✨Thank you so much to Nagoya University Global Campus (Singapore) for being our platinum sponsor for this year's JCFN 2026! ✨

Nagoya University Singapore (Nagoya University Global Campus Ltd) is the only Japanese national university that has established a legally incorporated entity in Singapore with a full-time faculty presence. Leveraging Singapore’s position as a global hub for education, research, and innovation, the Campus serves as Nagoya University’s strategic gateway to Asia.

Since its establishment in 2023, Nagoya University Singapore has rolled out a wide range of education (covering more than 300 students from Japan annually), research (we have about 40 satellite virtual laboratories in Singapore), and innovation initiatives across Asia. These include student mobility and internship programs, executive and professional education, joint research projects, and industry-academia collaborations, particularly in areas such as deep tech, sustainability, and innovation management.

Nagoya University Singapore works closely with leading universities, research institutes, government agencies, and industry partners in Singapore such as NUS and across Southeast Asia. It also plays a key role in supporting startups and entrepreneurial talent originating from Nagoya University, facilitating market access, partnerships, and global expansion.

By integrating academic excellence with real-world impact, Nagoya University Singapore functions as a bridge between Japan and Asia, fostering talent development, innovation ecosystems, and long-term collaborative value for society.

Website link: https://www.nuglobalcampus.org/