JENESYS 2016 Summary

The NYP Team

For the past 7 days, the Year 2 Digital Visual Effects students gained a rich amount of experience in Kitami City, Hokkaido. From the exposure to traditions and history of Japan, to the relationships formed with everyone involved in JENESYS 2016, we enjoyed every part of the trip (except for the boring plane rides). In summary, JENESYS 2016 has been one of the most eye-opening and enriching experiences we've had.

Dinner Party Gathering

Personally, I feel that the most enriching event we've had was the dinner party on Day 3. The dinner party had the intention of getting the participants of JENESYS 2016 to get to know one another and form new relationships. Although the Singaporean team wasn't as hyped up and open as the other countries, it was amazing to see everyone mixing around, taking photos, dancing PPAP and trying to communicate even though there was a language barrier. The atmosphere was simply breathtaking.

Group Photo with Japanese Students from Kitami Beauty School

The school visit programme was enriching as well because it allowed us to interact with the locals. I got to see how different their schools are compared to ours in Singapore. Although the local students didn't understand English well, we managed to get a long well by showing respect and kindness to one another.


The last night we spent in Hokkaido was one of the best moments I've had. Although it wasn't planned in the JENESYS 2016 Schedule, the initiative and spirit of everyone was able to make the snow session incredibly fun. Since most of us experienced heavy snow for the first time that night, we were naturally excited and hyped. The inner child in us was revealed once we stepped out into the vast, snow-covered parking lot. It was a night I will never ever forget.

SNOW MORE STRESS (Ethan)

The takeaways I've had for this trip were more than I expected. I got a better understanding of the culture and etiquette of the Japanese. Unlike other Asian countries I've been to, the people in Japan are very friendly and hospitable. They would greet upon seeing you and would always have a wide smile on their faces. The visit to the museums also allowed me to get to know more about the history and traditions of Japan. New friendships were formed as well, mostly with the students from Taipei because most of us knew how to converse with them in Chinese.


Summing up everything we've been through the past week, I feel that JENESYS 2016 was something I'm really glad and honoured to be part of. Sincere thanks to JICE for making JENESYS 2016 possible, and to NYP for selecting me to be one of the representatives for this trip. If given the opportunity, either through the next JENESYS or as a holiday trip, I would definitely be willing to come to Japan again.

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