ABOUT US
The Japanese Cultural Club (JCC) aims to promote Japanese culture within the SMU community. Through engaging events, JCC provides frequent opportunities to experience various aspects of Japanese culture. It also serves as a safe space for Japanese students and locals to establish lasting cross-cultural friendships.
KEY EVENTS
Welcome Tea
Held at the start of every semester, our Welcome Tea event presents members with a warm welcome accompanied with games, food, and opportunities to make new like-minded friends. Here, participants are formally introduced to the club and are offered a sneak peek at our upcoming events.
Hanasukai
Hanasukai gives members the opportunity to interact and speak with native Japanese-speaking volunteers in a fun, relaxed environment. It’s not just about improving your Japanese speaking–these conversations offer cultural insights as well as foster genuine friendships, with volunteers returning semester after semester.
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HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Becoming a member is easy–simply fill in our sign-up form to join our growing community–no auditions needed. The best part is that it’s free! Do keep an eye out for our event emails in your inbox for the sign-up link.
"JCC is a very friendly and warm club to be in. I always have fun at their events and it helps me to de-stress and make friends with the same hobby whom I can chat freely with. I also have various opportunites to learn more about the Japanese culture through JCC!"
- Kah Hoe
"JCC provides a fun and open environment to practice Japanese with like minded peers and gives various opportunities such as language lessons and joint speaking sessions with the Japanese Association. The events held by JCC are enjoyable and informative, it’s also definitely a safe space for people to practice speaking Japanese. Freshies who love Japan, anime, or Japanese culture should definitely give JCC a go!"
- Higashi Maika, School of Social Sciences, Year 2
FAQ
We host events that involve hands-on experiences like our annual Japanese Tea Making Workshop, focusing on Japanese culture and traditions. Language-focused events such as Hanasukai, are held every semester. Occasionally, we also host fun and casual get-togethers for members such as karaoke and movie nights.
Yes. We regularly host Japanese universities when they come for campus visits here at SMU, creating opportunities for members to interact with and form meaningful connections with Japanese students.
If you have an interest in Japanese culture and would like a stress-free place to relax and interact with like-minded peers, JCC is the place for you! You will be able to learn more about Japanese culture and make amazing new friends. A year with us and your Japanese might improve too!
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