How to experience Japanese culture while you are in Singapore

Are you curious about Japan or love the Japanese culture, but lack the time or money for a trip to Japan? Don’t fret, here are 5 things you can experience Japan without having to hop onto a flight.

Experience Anime and J-pop at C3AFA (Anime Festival Asia)

Experience the best of Japanese pop culture in C3AFA (Anime Festival Asia), which will be taking place at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will feature anime showcases, industry guests, professional cosplayers, and the grand I Love Anisong concert, hosting popular Japanese rock bands such as SPYAIR.

Boasting over 100,000 attendees last year, C3AFA has grown into the most iconic J-pop festival in Singapore today. With their trendy and hot content in store for you, this is something you just cannot miss if you are an avid fan of Japanese pop culture.

Hunt for Japanese snacks and delicacies

There are more Japanese food stores here in Singapore than you might think. First off, the more well-known places to shop for Japanese treats include the food halls of Takashimaya and Jurong Point, where you can go on a walking food tour of Japanese cuisine. That aside, you can head to Sakuraya Fish Mart for fresh Japanese seafood, including live king crabs that are specially air-flown from Hokkaido. You can also try out the takoyaki, ramen, and sushi while you are there.

Another stop for Japanese food is Emporium Shokuhin, with Singapore’s first live and chilled seafood market, which is probably the closest you can get to a real Japanese market experience. They also have a gourmet section where you can explore aisles of Japanese seafood, fruits, sauces, condiments and more. And for Japanese snacks and other goodies, Meidi-Ya has got you covered with pretty much every Japanese treat you could want.

Go on a shopping spree in Daiso

Shopping in Daiso is quite a unique experience as you get to take a look at some Japanese products. Japanese products are known for being quite intriguing sometimes and the products at Daiso are no exception to this rule. For example, you can get things like banana cutters in Daiso, right here in Singapore. How cool is that?

Take a stroll at the Japanese Garden

Last but not least, the Japanese Garden would certainly come to mind when you are thinking of a place in Singapore that gives you a taste of Japan. One half of the Jurong Gardens, the Japanese Garden is connected to the Chinese Garden with the photo-worthy Bridge of Double Beauty.
The picturesque garden is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and most of all, a distinctly Japanese design that was inspired by Japan’s Muromachi and Azuchi–Momoyama period. Traditional bridges and rest houses dot the area, and there is also a Turtle & Tortoise Museum within the grounds of this garden as well.

Visit Cat Cafe Neko No Niwa

Japan and cats. It is the best of both worlds in one cafe, folks. Owning the title of being Singapore’s first cat cafe, the concept of having these lovely animals in a dining setting was inspired by Japan, which has countless cafes that feature pedigree cats. However, with a little tweak, the owners of Neko No Niwa only adopt their cats instead of buying them. A good cause isn’t it?

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