About Us
We are an events-based club based in Nanyang Technological University that aims to bring together people who wish to share and learn about Japanese culture. We strive for our members to participate actively in our events.
In addition, we form bilateral ties between NTU and Japanese schools through cultural exchanges and events. Prospective Japanese exchange or full-time students are welcome too!
Our current teacher advisor is Kuriko Shinozaki sensei, a Japanese lecturer in NTU.
To introduce Japanese culture to NTU students and staff through various cultural performances, educational activities and exchange programmes.
Our Mission
To encourage as much interaction as possible between students of NTU and our Japanese counterparts. Fostering goodwill, cultivating friendships and the sharing of knowledge and ideas about Japan is what we always want to achieve.
Our Vision
Our Events
Japanese Cultural Festival
Japanese Cultural Festival is an annual public event hosted by JAC. Come down to try out Japanese festival games, food, and more!
Japanese Village
Meet and interact with Japanese exchange students studying in NTU and participate in various cross-cultural activities while learning Japanese language at the same time!
School Visits
Get the opportunity to accompany and guide visiting Japanese students around campus and Singapore, forging lasting international friendships!
Collaboration Workshops
JAC often collaborates with other NTU clubs and societies such as Wine Society and Nanyang Arts Ensemble to offer unique experiences with Japanese Culture.
Overseas Exposure Program
Explore Japan and visit various Japanese universities for an authentic experience of Japanese culture and student-life.
Our Main Committee
Hi, I'm Chee Yew, Vice-President of JAC for this year. I like Japanese stuff like anime, manga, games and especially their music. Lately Otonoke by Creepy Nuts has been stuck in my head.
VICE PRESIDENT
Chee Yew
HONORARY GENERAL SECRETARY
Hi, I’m Jing Jie. I tea
and that’s about it.
Jing Jie
Hi, Joshua here! I love cooking, vibing to J-pop and travelling! Hope to see you at JAC events :)
Hi, I'm Jun Han,
Events Director for
this academic year.
I'm passionate about learning the language and exploring the country. I hope to be able to convey the amazing aspects of Japanese culture through our events and I hope to
see you there!
EVENTS
Jun Han
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Hi I'm Reiki! I like cats.
Reiki
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Hi I'm Pui Mun, a Year 4 IEM student! I like anything bunny related except Opanchu Usagi and Bugs Bunny.
Pui Mun
Hello! I’m Ying Jie :D
I love discovering new
jpop artist and going for concerts. I have a passion for wildlife and enjoy working with animals. See you at JAC events!
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ying Jie
Hi! I’m Sarah from
Year 3 Computer Engineering (˵ •̀ ᴗ •́ ˵ ) ✧ I love Japanese food a lot and also enjoy cooking them. Japan is the country I have visited the most frequently and Ikebukuro is like a
second home to me. I hope you enjoy looking
at this website lol.
PUBLICITY & PUBLICATIONS
Sarah
Hi there! This is Yujin, currently a year 4
BSPY student. I’m in
love with matcha and taiyaki. If you are in Japan, please try out
鳴門鯛焼本舗！！
PRESIDENT
Yujin
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Joshua
EVENTS
Ivan
Hi, I'm Ivan. I love Japanese Anime, Manga, Games, and Mountains :). Hope to see everyone at our upcoming events!
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Sandy
Hi, I’m Sandy! My favourite part about Japan is the shrines and temples. I love to go shrine-hopping! I also like cats, Chiikawa and aquariums. I plan to
work hard to bring more fun exchanges to JAC!
PUBLICITY & PUBLICATIONS
Norman
Hi, I'm Norman! I love exploring history,
culture and food. Anime, manga and novels are
my personal enjoyment and Violet Evergarden is my current favourite. Photography is a hobby of mine and I hope to improve on it.
Our Mascots
Oda Nigiri
Originally just another onigiri from a konbini in Nagoya, Oda Nigiri’s life was changed when he was accidentally left behind on the Tokaido Shinkansen and got to see the vastness of Tokyo. He decided to take his fate into his own hands, just like his idol and fellow Nagoya native, samurai lord Oda Nobunaga. Now, this samurai rice ball seeks to spread knowledge of Japanese history with the NTU JAC.
Yumi
Yumi learned about the NTU JAC from her relative, whose likeness was used for the JAC logo. She decided that she would contribute to JAC by sharing interesting events and other fun facts with our members. Like many other JAC members, Yumi is into Japanese pop culture, but is keen to share with everyone other aspects of Japan beyond pop culture.
Mio-hime
During springtime in Osaka, Mio-hime was just a simple sakura mochi put on display in a quaint wagashi shop. She longed to get out and explore the world outside her tiny box, and her wish was granted when Oda Nigiri found her and became her friend. Finally taking her first steps outside the shop, the sight of cherry blossom in full bloom gave her a warm feeling that she's never felt before. Following Oda Nigiri, she has now joined NTU JAC in hopes to share her passion for the beauty of Japan.