About Us

Temasek Polytechnic Japanese Cultural Group (TPJCG) is dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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TPJCG was established on 15 May 2001 under Temasek Polytechnic’s Interdisciplinary and General Studies Department (now known as the Humanities and Social Science School). It started as a small club, begun by members of Japanese classes in TP. TPJCG is now an independent club in Temasek Polytechnic.

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Our mission as a club is committed to the education of the student body in the various aspects of both traditional and modern Japanese culture.

TPJCG is run by our committee members. Our main committee consists of the

• President

• Vice President 

• Honourary Treasurer

• Honourary Secretary

• Quartermaster

• sub-committee leaders 

• project team leader

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We have three sub-committees:

• Anime/Manga (AM) sub-committee

• Arts and Entertainment (A&E) sub-committee

• Cuisine sub-committee

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We have two teams helping out:

• Research Team 

• Publicity Team

The anime/manga sub-committee is tasked with organizing anime and manga related events. Events include anime screenings, manga drawing classes and other appreciation events. Anime/Manga also handles gaming and cosplay, to a certain extent.

The arts and entertainment sub-committee is tasked with organizing events pertaining to Japanese pop entertainment and traditional arts. Events include papercraft sessions, movie screenings and music appreciation sessions.

The cuisine sub-committee is tasked with organizing events aimed at appreciating the finer aspects of Japanese cuisine. Events include the very popular sushi-making sessions and regular restaurant outings.

The research team is to gather interesting information about japan

and share that knowledge with the rest of us !

the job of the publicity team is to be behind the scenes , taking photos recording the moment. Uploading the joy so everyone can see.Not only that, the team is to spread awareness of the club and it's events with your fellow Tp students.