JAPANESE CANADIANCULTURAL CENTRE
日 系 文 化 会 館

FEBRUARY 2024 • 2024年2月

IN THIS ISSUE
VOL. 50 ISSUE 2

OPERATION TATAMI
2024
畳替え2024
HARU MATSURI
春祭り

WHAT’S ON
MOTTAINAI: THE BEAUTY OF
RECLAIMED MATERIALS”もったいない”－再生素材の美
JCCC KARAOKEJCCCカラオケクラブ
FEBRUARY FILM SCREENING
月例映画上映会

COOKING FOR ACTIVESENIORS

元気なシニアのお料理教室

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Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff directory here] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm,
Sat-Sun 10am-5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～金、午前１０時～午後8時、土日、午前10時～午後5時 ）にご連絡ください。

2023 - 2024 JCCC Board of Directors
PresidentPast President/Advisor
VP, Heritage
VP, Management
VP, NJCC
Finance ChairSecretaryDirectors
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Chris Hope
Gary Kawaguchi
Karen Webb
Brian Toda
Anzu Hara
Linda Ono
Sharon Marubashi
Karen Gordon
Mark Hashimoto
Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
Nao Seko
Elaine Shigeishi
Kathy WaleJon Nagamatsu
Alexis Spieldenner
Demetre Vasilounis

Advisors
Marty KobayashiMackenzie Clugston(Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura
Community Relations Advisor
Sid Ikeda (in memory)
Chair - Capital Campaign
Chris Hope
JCCC Foundation Chair
Janice Fukakusa

YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME!
皆様からの寄稿をお待ちしております。

The submission deadline for the March issue is:Thursday, February 8, 2024.
次号締切日：2024年2月8日（木)

JCCC Staff

Executive Director
416-441-2345 ext.224

James Heronjamesh@jccc.on.ca 
Kathy Tazumi
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 

Accounting Manager
416-441-2345 ext.229

Haruko Ishihara
harukoi@jccc.on.ca Special Events and Rentals Manager
416-441-2345 ext.228

Yayoi Kawabe
yayoik@jccc.on.ca 

Website and Database Administrator
416-441-2345 ext.223

Yoko Minoda
yokomi@jccc.on.ca Community Events Coordinator416-441-2345 ext. 225

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345

Christine Takasaki
christinet@jccc.on.ca Mayu Okamoto
mayuo@jccc.on.ca 

Vidhya Elango
vidhyae@jccc.on.ca Program Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.221

Rental Assistant416-441-2345 ext.231

Exhibition and Research
416-441-2345 ext.303

Theressa Takasaki Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Shino Ihara
jccc@jccc.on.ca 

JCCC Receptionist
416-441-2345

Samphors Saysams@jccc.on.ca Communication Assistant416-441-2345

Izumi Kusaka
izumik@jccc.on.ca 

Volunteer Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.235

Fee Lin Chearflchear@jccc.on.ca 

Office Assistant416-441-2345

Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

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What's On at the JCCC
Operation Tatami 2024
JCCC Programming and Events Survey
Haru Matsuri 2024
Hayato Sumino Piano Recital
Caravan – A City Wide Festival
Ishizue Award Recap
This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
Martial Arts News
"Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials"
Donations
健やかな老後をめざして その70
新移住者ゴルフメンバー募集

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday February 7 & 21, 10:00am
2月7, 21日（水）午前10時
February Film Screening - Encore

Ongoing / 開催中
JCCC Library ・ 図書館

The Library is now open.
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.
JCCCライブラリーは現在週3～4回オープン、貸出/閲覧が可能です。

スケジュールはJCCCウェブサイトで確認してください。

月例映画上映会 - 洗骨
Thursday February 15, 7:00pm
2月15日 (木) 午後7時

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日にお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集しています。
ご興味のある方（要日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

Born Bone Born, see page 9 for details.
「洗骨」詳細は9頁をご覧ください。

Exhibitions ・ 館内展示
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
森山日系ヘリテージセンター

Cooking for Active Seniors

See page 7 for details. 詳細は7頁をご覧ください。

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.
丸：日系移民物語。ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca
までご連絡ください。

Sumi-e Art Workshops • 墨絵ワークショップ
Basic Sumi-e to Abstract Sumi-eSaturday February 10, 9:30am to noon
”雁と鴨”- 2月10日（土）午前9時半~正午

60 Years of Friendship Through Culture
文化が育んだ60年のフレンドシップ
May 2023 to June 2024 • 2023年5月～2024年6月

元気なシニアのお料理教室
Upcoming Class List
元気なシニアのお料理教室

See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details
詳細は：sumieartistsofcanada.org

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials”もったいない”－再生素材の美Opening January 2024 to April 2024 • 2024年1月～4月
See page 13 for details. 詳細は13頁をご覧ください。

Haru Matsuri • 春祭り
March 2 & 3, 2024, 12:00 – 5:00pm
3月2, 3日（土, 日 ）正午 - 5時

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

See page 5 for details. 詳細は5頁をご覧ください。

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff
directory on page 1] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca. For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during ouroperating hours.

Mottainai - Artists' Walk and Talk
作家による作品解説
Saturday March 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
3月9日（土）午後2時 - 4時

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

See page 13 for details. 詳細は13頁をご覧ください。

担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc@on.caにEメールをお送りください。一般のお問合せは、電話で開館時間内 に受付までご連絡ください。

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

OPERATION TATAMI 2024
The tatami and sub-floor in our dojo last underwent a major renovation in 2005. To bring thedojo back to its world class roots, we are launching Operation Tatami 2024!
Over the years the wear and tear on the sub-floor has resulted in unevenness. Also, thecover on some mats is worn out. In 2024, the JCCC will embark on a project to refurbish thetatami dojo. This will include levelling the sub-floor, replacing the mats and increasing the sizeof the mat area.
The JCCC will install Kusakura brand tatami, which is what is used in Japan, and at the 2020
Olympics in Tokyo, and all Tokyo and Osaka IJF Grand Slams inrecent years. These are the finest tatami available. This is the official tatami of the All-Japan Judo Federation and exceeds all IJF
certifications. The mat area will be enlarged to a full-size regulationcompetition area comprised of a 32 yellow mat competition areawith a 96 green mat safety area. This refresh will enable the JCCC
tatami dojo to remain as the finest martial arts dojo in Canada.
You can help make this happen by sponsoring a mat in the dojo.
Sponsorship of the yellow “Competition” mats is $400 and is limited to 32 sponsorships. The sponsorship of the 96 green “Keiko”
mats is $300. For your sponsorship you will receive a tax receipt
for the full amount. As well, your donation will be recognized ona display in the JCCC’s John and Goro Kawaguchi Martial Arts
Court. Please follow the link on this page to make your donation.
https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/donate/operationtatami2024
Thank-you for your support of the JCCC’s martial arts program
Image credit: Kusakura Tatami Mats in the Mie Prefecturaland helping to ensure our dojo remains a top-tier facility.
Budokan, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Japan

JCCC
Programmingand Events
Survey 2024
We want to hear from you! The Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre (JCCC) invites you to participate in ashort survey regarding the programming offered by theCentre, as well as your participation in the clubs, courses and events offered and hosted by the JCCC. Your
feedback will be used to improve our offerings and to broaden our audience. It should take you
about 15-20 minutes to complete this survey.
The survey can be accessed using this link: https://bit.ly/3tSXXFW (and will also be available
directly on the JCCC website (https://jccc.on.ca/). The survey will be open until February 29th,
2024. If you require assistance to complete the survey, please contact Reception at the JCCC (tel.
416-444-2345 ext.222 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca). We thank you in advance for your participation!
皆様の声を聞かせてください！日系文化会館（JCCC）から、
JCCCのプログラム、
教室、イベント等について、
そしてそのようなイベントへのあなたの自身の参加についての簡単なアンケート調査へのご協力のお願いです。
回答いただいた内容
は、今後のサービス向上や会員拡大のために使用されます。
このアンケートへの回答所要時間は15-20分程度となります。

こちらのリンク https://bit.ly/3tSXXFW をクリックしてください。
また直接JCCCのウェブサイト(https://jccc.on.ca/)からでもアクセスできます。
アンケートへの回答期日は2024年2月29日までとなります。
回答の際にお手伝いが必要な方はJCCC受付(tel. 416-444-2345 ext.222、email jccc@jccc.on.ca)にお問い合わせください。
皆様のご協力に感謝申し上げます。
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UPCOMING EVENTSHaru Matsuri 2024!!
There is no better way to welcome spring than to head to the Haru Matsuri/
Spring Festival at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) on March 2nd
and 3rd 2024!
The JCCC will be opening their doors to everyone as they enjoy a weekend
filled with activities, entertainment and exhibits all associated with festivities
across Japan in the Spring.
At this festival the JCCC highlights our many offerings of cultural classes
and clubs and events.
There are Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower
arranging), Bunka Shishu (embroidery), and Sumi-e (brush painting).
The JCCC's martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of "The Way of theWarrior" through Aikido, Karate, Judo, Jodo, Iaido, Naginata, Kyudo and Kendo.
For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing) by JCCC
dance groups Ayame-Kai, Himawari Buyo Kai and Sakura-Kai, and Taiko (Japanese
drumming). Japanese cuisine will also be available in the food court.
As always, the JCCC entrance will feature an elaborate display of Hina Matsuri
Dolls in celebration of girls day in Japan.
Gather your family and friends and join us at the JCCC as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!
For further information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345, or visit our website at www.jccc.on.ca.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Hayato Sumino Piano Recital
Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
proudly present the Canadian solo debut of pianist Hayato Sumino.  
Hayato Sumino was a semi-finalist at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. In addition
to performing concerts in Japan and abroad, he also
writes, arranges, and performs his own music under
the name of “Cateen” on YouTube, with over 1.2 million
subscribers and 150 million views (and counting)! Sumino’s debut at the prestigious Suntory Hall in Tokyo soldout on the day of release. His unique style, a fusion ofclassical techniques, arrangements, and improvisational
skills, has been well-received by fans around the world.
A CASIO electronic musical instrument ambassador andSteinway artist, he is a truly new type of pianist thatpushes the boundaries of classical music.
カナダソロデビュー！角野隼斗は2021年、ワルシャワのショパ
ン国際ピアノコンクールセミファイナリスト。
日本国内外で演奏する傍ら、作曲やアレンジも行う。
また"Cateen"（かてぃん）名義で活動するYouTube
チャンネルでは、独自のスタイルでの演奏が人気で登録者数が125万人超、総再生回数は一億回を突破している。
名門の東京サントリーホール
でのデビューリサイタルは、売り出し当日にソールドアウトとなった。
クラシックで培った技術とアレンジ、即興技術を融合したユニークなスタイル
は世界中のファンから好評を得ている。
CASIO電子機器アンバサダー、
スタインウェイアーティスト。
クラシックのピアニストとして確固たる位置を築く一方、
ジャンルの垣根を越えた音楽の探求心で知られる、唯一無二のピアニストとして注目を集めている。

Thursday May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre$60 +HST General admission;$50 +HST JCCC Members and Bravo Niagara! Members;$25 +HST Student
Tickets now on sale at jccc.on.ca

Nagata Shachu Presents
On Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 2024, Nagata
Shachu Japanese Taiko & Music Group presents “From Japan
to Madagascar”, a double bill concert featuring the ten ten – aneclectic seven-piece music ensemble, using Japanese and western
instruments performing Japanese folk songs with a modern twist.
The collective is directed by shamisen player and vocalist Ms. Aki
Takahshi who is also the associate director of Nagata Shachu. The
second half of the concert features a mashup of Nagata Shachu’s
thrilling Japanese taiko rhythms with the African infused melodies
of Madagascar-born, Toronto-based guitarist and singer Donne Roberts (a two time Juno award winner) with his band.

JCCC members save $5 off regular priced tickets by using code JCCC1010
Tickets: $30-$45
https://nagatashachu.simpletix.ca/
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cooking for Active Seniors Classes 2024
Cooking for Active Seniors Classes generally focus on using one type of protein to make three simple, but different
recipes that will each serve one or two people.
Classes are limited to 16 persons to ensure participants can actively participate in making each of the recipes. Afterthe cooking is done, everyone gets to taste the food they cooked during the class time, enjoy the company of each other,and discuss the recipes made.
Classes are as follows:

March 14, 2024 - Pork- simple nappa and pork soup, steamed pork, ma po tofu
May 23, 2024 - Parmesan Cheese- eggplant parmesan, Caesar salad, & bruschetta
July 18, 2024 - Japanese summer salmon poke bowl with pickled vegetables
September 19, 2024 – Chicken thighs – 3 different marinades for chicken and vegetable skewers
with roasted parmesan tomatoes and rice.
*Please note we will apprise registrants of any menu changes should they arise.

Registration: Classes are limited to 16 participants. Registration for each class date closes the Thursday prior to theclass and can be done online or at Reception (416-441-2345) with payment ensuring your spot.
Cost is: JCCC members $25.00 plus HST, non-members $30.00 plus HST.

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RECAP

Congratulations
Ishizue Award
Winners 2023!
The JCCC hosted an elegant and intimate evening
in celebration of the Ishizue Award on Thursday November 23, 2023, attended by 150 guests including
many past Ishizue recipients.
The Ishizue award is named as a tribute to the
75 families who signed the original mortgage on
behalf of the community for the first JCCC at 123
Wynford Drive. The kanji for Ishizue means verystrong foundation, and these recipients, each intheir own way, have contributed to that foundation
upon which the JCCC continues to build and grow.
We were delighted to honour Betty Lou Arai and
Kay Oiye, Sam and Mary Kamo, Steve and Linda
Oikawa, Sam and Junko Yamamoto, Masanori andKazue Yazu, Tak and Fumi Yoshida for their accomplishments in life, vision, leadership, and spirit ofvolunteerism - traits so important for mentoring
our community. Their names will be engraved on
the Fred Sasaki Wall of Honour that honours major
donors, role models, and award recipients of the
Sakura Gala and Ishizue and is prominently displayed
for all to see when you walk in the front doors of
the JCCC.
Special acknowledgement to the entertainer
Sharlene Wallace who performed beautiful music on
the harp throughout the evening. We would like toacknowledge and thank Marty Kobayashi for being
our program sponsor, Jan Nobuto for the cheesetrays, the New Japanese Canadian Committee forthe beautiful table centerpieces, Haruko Ishihara
and Mayu Okamoto for co-ordinating the event,
Constantin Dutescu for his technical coordination,
Yosh Inoue for photography, the JCCC Staff, andIshizue Committee of Ann Ashley, James Heron,
Sharon Marubashi, and Jan Nobuto. A special thankyou to Tak Yoshida who donated the framing of thecertificates that each recipient received.

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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL

February Film: BORN BONE BORN
洗骨
Encore Screening

Thursday February 15, 2024 at 7:00pm
Co-presented by the TORONTO KYUYO KAI (Okinawa Kenjin Kai)
Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member
As we celebrate the contribution of the Okinawa community through our Yuima~Ru exhibit in the MNHC, we are proudto present an encore screening of Okinawa director Toshiyuki (Gori-san) Teruya’s heartwarming meditation on love, family,
and the power of tradition. The film won the TJFF 2019 Grand Jury Prize for Best Film and the Audience Choice Award at
Japan Cuts New York and was a festival favorite.
Four years after their mother’s death, the estranged children of the Shinjo family return to their home on Aguni island,near Okinawa, to perform the traditional ritual of ‘senkotsu’ or ‘bone-washing,’ a kind of final farewell to a loved one. To
everyone’s surprise daughter Yuko arrives alone and heavily pregnant, and son Tsuyoshi minus his wife and children. They
arrive to discover father Nobutsuna has been drowning his sorrows in alcohol. But just perhaps an ancient burial ritual iswhat the Shinjo family needs to heal their wounds and unite once again...
Starring Ayame Misaki, Eiji Okuda, Michitaka Tsutsui, Yoko Oshima.

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Martial Arts News
February is registration month for Aikido, Jodo and Karate. Please make sure to register by the February 20th deadline.
The Martial Arts Admin team hope that everyone had a wonderful winter break. While you were off, there was somespecial activities occurring during the break.

JCCC
Kendo CampThe JCCC Kendo club hosted a one-day JCCC Junior Kendo Camp on December 27, 2023, that attracted over 50
junior Kendo players from neighbouring
dojos and as far away as Montreal. Bothbogu (fully equipped) and non-bogu
members participated. Over the past
year, the growth and retention of junior Kendo players has increased significantly, largely due to special events suchas the junior camp and tournaments
held at the JCCC.

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UPCOMING EVENTSJCCC Tatami Dojo
Renovations
Renovations began on the tatami dojo over the winterbreak with many volunteers from the Judo and Aikido
clubs coming in over 2 ½ days to complete interim repair work.
Over many years of use, the floor, that was suspended
on foam blocks and designed to reduce shock, began to
fail. The renovation created a new, larger 16m x 16m
layout floor that is continuous and level with the surrounding finished hardwood. To add shock absorption ½”
thick EVA foam puzzle mat fitness flooring was laid toprovide a good base for the tatami.
New tatami have been ordered from Kusakura Co. Ltd
in Osaka Japan. The tatami is a 9-layer design and isdesigned to perform without the need for a suspended
floor beneath it. Until that time the tatami was laid out using the JCCC’s existing tatami, along with 18 red mats borrowed
from the Ajax Budokan.
We greatly thank the Ajax Budokan for their kind loan of these red mats as well as the volunteers who gave up part oftheir holidays! We are all looking forward to the completion of the dojo renovations later this year, and to training on it for
many years to come!!

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HERITAGE NEWS

"Mottainai The Beauty ofReclaimed Materials""Mottainai" 勿体無い is a well-known Japanese word thatcarries a profound message of respect and appreciation
for resources and the environment. It's a concept deeply
rooted in Japanese culture, promoting the idea of not
wasting anything with value.
When something is 'Mottainai,' it means that we recognize the inherent worth of even the smallest of thingsand make the most of what we have.
This community art exhibition is inspired by Keiko Shintani, who uses recycled silk fabric in her wovenpieces. The artists were challenged to reuse, upcycle, repurpose and recycle items to create new artworks.
This exhibition is the result.
Launched with an opening reception on January 13, Mottainai will run until April 2024 in the JCCC Gallery. Artist talks
will take place on March 9th from 2-4pm. Stay tuned for more information.
Photos generously provided by Mui-Ling Teh.

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HERITAGE NEWS

Metro Toronto
International
Caravan –A City Wide Festival
Metro Toronto Caravan was a city-wide festivalthat ran in Toronto from the late 1960’s until the early
2000’s. The JCCC participated for many years andCaravan has become a huge part of the history of the
JCCC. As we are celebrating our 60th Anniversary,
the Heritage team has been spending more time going
through our Archives, looking for photos and events
to highlight and remember. As our Archives is largely
community driven, we are looking for your help! Do you
have any photos, programs, memorabilia or passports
from the Tokyo Pavilion? Were you a part of a planningcommittee, either for Caravan itself or the Princess Ball?
We want to hear from you!! Through research in the
JCCC Newsletter Archives, we have identified most of
the Miss Tokyo’s and Mayors, but still have gaps. Pleaseemail theressat@jccc.on.on if you have any information.

黒板
KOKUBAN
KOKUBAN is a monthly e-publication which highlights the work of the JCCC community and the Japanese Canadian community at large, covering topics from heritage treasures to stories about the Nikkei experience. Recent issues have covered
Sedai interviews with Jean Peasah, a continuation of our Japanese Canadian landmarks series, an inside look at Alexa Hatanaka’s Unchanging and Changing and Changing exhibition and more! Be sure to check out all our past and current issues athttps://jccc.on.ca/about/newsletter/kokuban.

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17th

Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition
in Canada

Entry Deadline | March 31, 2024
Award Presentation & Exhibition
Online November 3, 2024
Entry Forms available on website
https://shodocanada.com
Follow us

Competition organized by SHODO CANADA

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCCA S O F J A N UA R Y 8 , 2 0 2 4
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

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Capital Campaign

Ms. Susan Aihoshi

Mr. Ian F. Alexander
Mr. Ghaith Bazzi

Mr. Bert & Mrs. Linda Bulle

In celebration of Del Ishida

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Byrnes
Ms. K Sheila Carleton

Ms. Caitlin Matthews-McWhirter
Mrs. Mitsuko Dazai

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura
Mr. Ian Findlay

Ms. Yoshiko Jean Goto
Mr. Gary Hamasaki &Ms. Gloria Baxter

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125
200
250
300

Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
JCCC Karaoke Club
Ms. Meg Karper

In honour of The Otani Family

Ms. Debra Katsumi
Ms. Tomoko Kawai
Mrs. Rose Kelly

Mr. Yoshifumi Kitaura
Mr. Jim Kobayashi &Ms. Karen Yamada

600

Anniversary

For Sakura Gala Auction items

20

Ms. Sarah Matsushita

200

20
50

Ms. Gail A. Kondo

100

In celebration of The Matsushita-Hotta
Families

50

Mrs. Kay Mitsui

100

100

Mr. Darren Morita

50

100

Mr. Camber Muir

600

100

Welcome to Brooke Kobayashi-Reid

Mr. David Moriyama

200

Mr. Joe Bernaske &100

Mr. Ron Nakagawa

200
1,000
100

100

In honour of Hsuen Family

In Celebration of JCCC 60th

1,000

100

Ms. Helen Ho

Ms. Elaine Hughes

TJFF

300

50,000Ms. Shirley Kobayashi

100

Ms. Olivia Mariko Hsuen-Ferris

For sound system

2,000

Ms. Jennifer Hashimoto
Himawari Buyo Kai

Mr. Martin Kobayashi

Ms. Yoshie Nagata

Mr. Ron Nakashima &Mrs. Sarah Min Nakashima

Ms. Yoko Nishi

Mr. Kenneth Ogaki

75
10

100

Mrs. Grace Omoto

100

Mr. Ron Ono

100

50

50

Mr. Rob Sakaguchi Johnston &20

Mr. Victor Hidekazu Sakamoto

40

200

Mr. Andrew Shibata

250

1,000

1,000
20
27

100

Ms. Lisa Sakaguchi

Ms. Judith Sheridan

Mr. & Mrs. Keo Shibatani
Mr. Douglas &Mrs. Elaine Shimada

150

50

1,000
100

Fond memory of JC-ski

Mrs. Yoshiye (Yosh) Suyama
Ms. Kara Takagi

In honour of Rick & Carol Takagi

our aunt, Betty Lou Arai

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Takashima
Mr. Terence Takashima
Ms. Kathryn Tamaki
Mr. Bill Tanaka

Mr. Harry Tonogai

Mr. Michael Jackman &Ms. Donna Tsuji

Ms. Patricia Tsuji

Mr. Richard Choe &Ms. Kim Uyede-Kai

100

F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 4 V O L . 5 0 I S S U E 2

50

1,000
1,000
50

100
200
325
300

Mr. Jack & Ms. Karen Webb

300

In appreciation of the JCCC

180

Mrs. Irina Werner
Kendo ClubMr. Soichiro &

100
100

Ishizue Award recipient,

30

250

500

In honour & recognition of

Ms. Joyce Wheatley

200

Mrs. Kachiko Ono

Keiko Arai Takaoka

75

Ms. Kathryn Okawara

Arts & potteries for Artsu Matsuri

The Family of

Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Wood
Mrs. Junko Yamamoto

360

87
50

100,000

Mrs. Diane Yano

100

Mr. Volodymyr Zakharian15

Ms. Joanne Yano

Emergency Appeal
Anonymous

Ms. Martha Arima
Mrs. Diane Carter

100

1,000
60
40

Mr. William Cruz

100

Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop

70

In memory of Roman T Yap

Mr. Patrick Dunlop
Mr. Robbie Grant

20
50

Mr. & Mrs. James Heron100

Ms. Toni Osbourne

200

Mrs. Janice Nobuto

200

15

DONATIONS
Ms. Karen Tanino

100

Mrs. Midori Takahashi &50

In memory of Ken & Ruth Tanino
Mr. Chris Barkley

In memory of Shoji & Sachi Takahashi

Ms. Patsy Natsuhara

50

Mr. Donald &Ms. Sumiko Sugamori

100

In memory of Setuko Sue

Ms. Yoko Ode

Mr. Hideo &Mrs. Naomi Takasaki

50
30

Mr. Regan Takenaka

50

Ms. Marilyn Takeda

40

Mr. Wayne Yamashita

20

Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi

30

In memory of Tony & Kimi Takenaka

Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu

300

In Memoriam

Toki Matsubayashi

Mr. Bruce Matsubayashi

25

In memory of Barbara &Mr. Douglas &Mrs. Elaine Shimada

1,500

In memory of Byron Tanaka
Mrs. Marlene MacKenzie

25

In memory of Claire Akiko
Moriyama

Dr. Arnold Arai100

Ms. Marion Hope

20

Mrs. Toshiko Mori

30

Mrs. Lily Shigetomi

In memory of Emiko Amy Yatabe

50

Mr. Kenneth &100

Mr. Ron Kiyonaga

150

Mr. John Schofield

100

Mrs. Midori Fujita

1,000

Mrs. Agnes Kanda

In memory of Fusako Yamamoto
In memory of George Fujita

In memory of George Natsuhara

100Mrs. Sheeba Khan50

Ms. Sandra Tonegawa

50

In memory of Irene Ohashi

In memory of Kimi, Tony &Marc Takenaka

Mr. Regan Takenaka

In memory of Lily &Mitsuo Kuroda

25

Anonymous

30

In memory of Lily Yuriko Kai
Mr. Greg Boudreau

Ms. Kanako Iwashita &Mr. Dave Sinclair

In memory of Mariko Kawaguchi
Mr. Greg & Ms. Janice Belbeck

250

Dr. Ian & Ms. Marcia Akiyama
Mrs. Sharon Doi

Mr. Glen & Ms. Kyoko Jones
Ms. Lorene Nagata &Mr. Steven Turnbull

Mr. Masuo Yamashita

In memory of Morio, Fumiko &Akemi Kumagawa

Mr. Martin Kobayashi

100

Moriyama

Mrs. Sheila Merrick
Rae Nagamatsu
Mr. Ken &Mrs. Cathy S. Nakamura

Ms. Kelly Nakamura
16

In memory of Raymond

50

Mr. Jack & Ms. Karen Webb

100

Nakamura

50
50
50

50

100

Ms. Sally Kumagawa

Ms. Nora Lem

100

Mr. Jim Abe & Ms. Debbie Clarry

100
100

150

Ms. Pamela Rollingson-Haslem

Anonymous

Mr. Mark & Mrs. Lorraine Inglis

30

Mr. Gary & Mrs. Cheryl Tsuyuki

In memory of Jeanette Tonegawa

In memory of Ako &Frank Shimada

Mr. Bryan & Ms. Chiara Tan

In memory of Ronald Tadashi
Ms. Linda Sakamoto

Ms. Susan Sakamoto

F E B R U A RY 2 0 2 4 V O L . 5 0 I S S U E 2

100
50

100
100
50

750

500

300
50

125

Mrs. Kay Takashima

Nakagawa

Mrs. Kay Mitsui

In memory of Shirley Edamura

25

Mr. Henry Edamura

1,000

Ms. Marilyn Takeda

60

In memory of Shizue Takeda
In memory of Sidney Kiyoshi
Ikeda

Anonymous200

Ms. Louise Ikeda

50

Ms. Jennifer Hashimoto
Mrs. Ruth Krieger & sons

In memory of Tad & Mitsy Miura

100
25

Mr. Steve & Mrs. Laura Hirano

200

Dr. Glenn Harada

200

In memory of Ted & Mich Harada
In memory of Tom &Sumie Takashima

Mr. Darrell & Mrs. Donna Curry

In memory of Yoshi &Hugh Nakata

Mrs. Brenda Nakata-Gerow &Mr. Grant Gerow

In memory of Yoshie Tanouye

100

100

Mr. Stanley Nakagawa

100

Ms. Yoko Ode

500

In memory of Yukio Ode

Foundations &Organizations
Anonymous

Sakura ProjectBeam Suntory
Sakura Gala

Kokugo Kyoshitsu Japanese School
MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.
TJFF

Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
Toyota Canada Foundation
Cultural ProgramDONATIONS
Heritage
Anonymous

98

Anonymous

500

Ms. Naomi Abe

500

In memory of Mr. & Ms. Ronald Nishi
In memory of Kyoko Abe &Yasuhiko Abe

Mr. Lawrence &Ms. Gail Blackman

15

Mr. Terry Maksymjuk

100

Mrs. Kay Mitsui

100

Mrs. Janice Nobuto

50

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Takagi

250

In memory of George Natsuhara
In memory of Raymond Moriyama
In memory of Mariko Kawaguchi
In memory of Bob & Shirley Takagi

Ms. Joy Reiko Takahashi
Mrs. Naomi Takasaki

50

In memory of Umeko Kuba

Ms. Naomi Abe

150

Ms. Laura Uyenaka

50

Mrs. Patricia Towata
Mr. & Mrs. Keo (Kiyoshi) Shibatani

Remembering Family and Friends -Anonymous

100

100

Friends of Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre

Gakuyukai Alumini Group

Ishizue Award

Mrs. Betty Lou T. Arai
Mrs. Ann Ashley

Mr. & Mrs. Tak Yoshida

8 Tempo Diplomat Frames

Mr. Gary & Ms. Teresa Isaacs

In honour of Betty Lou Arai &Kay Oiye

Mr. Kelly & Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
In honour of Mrs. Junko &

2,507

500
150

200

200

Mr. Soichio Yamamoto

Operation Tatami 2024

In memory of Sidney Kiyoshi
Ikeda

Chris Kano Taiko Studio400

Mr. & Mrs. James Heron

300

JCCC Judo-Kai

400

Mr. Shujon Mazumder

400

Mr. Masaru Matsubara
Mr. Camber Muir

Mr. Gerald Okimura
Ziyi Peng

Mr. Dan Rusu

Mr. Darrell Sakauye

Mr. Russ Takashima
Mr. Jonathan Wong

700
400

300
400
400
400
300
400
700
400

Support Member
Ambassador

Mr. & Mrs. Keo Shibatani

960

Mr. Gary Hamasaki &110

Mr. Stewart McIlwraith &93

Mrs. Shirley Okawa

150

Partner

Ms. Gloria Baxter

Ms. Sandra KamoCharlie’s Meat

Mr. Ken Fukushima

Mr. Shane LeGros

Mr. Hideo &Mrs. Naomi Takasaki

110

Mr. Richard &93

Mr. Regan Takenaka

110

Mrs. Stacey Takashima

12,000

Kikumatsu & Chiyo (parents),

Toshiko & Cass (sisters), Shoji (brother).

T ashme Friends: Seichi Tahara, Bob Yoneda, Tiny Taguchi, Mike Honda, Joe Shin, Wally Fukumoto, Dr. Rick & Molly Nishikawa, Dr.

Tats Hori, Ben Sakamoto, Michi (Nishimura) Ueda & George, Jessie Nishihata, Harry Kawai, Seino Tonogai, Barbara Okawara, Annie

Wakabayashi, Rev. Gordon Imai, Bob Kadoguchi, Miki & Yuki (Arai) Nakamura, Roy Shin, Sid Ikeda, Alfie & Rosie Kamitakahara, Gord
Kadota, Mary Seki, Jan Ross, Bob Shales, Gord Buckley, Frank & Dorothy Norsworthy.

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC FOUNDATIONAS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :GeneralMr. Howard Ho Wun Wong
JERF

4,000

Mrs. Doreen Oyagi
190 BCE shares

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE MORIYAMANIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE INSCRIPTIONSAPRIL 1, 2020 TO PRESENTT H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :Individuals/Couples

Keiko ICHIDA

In memory of Shichitaro & Naka Nagata

In Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

Yoshi ICHIDA

Dr. Seiko Shirafuji

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata

Jamie Herman and Masako Katsuki
Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA

Takako ICHIDA
Yumi ICHIDA

In memory of Sanaye Inouye

familyMr. Douglas Dwyer

Robert Yasuharu & Shizuko Hosui

GroupsLucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kadoguchi

In memory of Harold Hiroshi Matsubayashi

Checkmate Development

Gakuyukai Alumni Group 1906-1942
Hanayagi Essay GroupOPERATION TATAMI 2024 INSCRIPTIONSDECEMBER 2023 TO PRESENTT H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :Yellow Competition Mat

Green Keiko Mat

Ken Fukushima

In Memory of Sensei Ken Ikeda

Charlie's Meat

JCCC Judo-Kai
Shane LeGros

Mazumder Family & Friends
Camber Muir

James and Masayo HeronIn Memory of Sensei Glenn Kawano
Masaru Matsubara

Anca and Dan Rusu

Gerald N Okimura JCCC Judo-Kai
Ziyi Peng

Darrell Masumi Sakauye JCCC Judo-Kai
Russ Takashima
Jonathan Wong18

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

健やかな老後をめざしてその70-健康寿命を延ばすために！
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）長く生きながらえることなどできなかった時代には「ピンピンコロリとあの世へ！」はそれほど難しいことではなかったかもしれません。
しかし、人生100年時代と言われるようになった昨今、80代あるいは90代になった時にピンピンと元気な状態を保ち、
コ
ロリとあの世へ逝くのは至難の業です。皆さまはいかがでしょうか？私には相当の挑戦になるな、と思う今日この頃です……。
以下は、東京大学高齢社会総合研究機構のハンドブックに挙がっている「フレイル（frail虚弱）兆候のイレブンチェック」
です。
「１．
ほぼ同年齢の同性と比較し、健康に気をつけた食事を心がけている、
２．
毎日２回以上、野菜料理と主菜（肉または魚）の両方を食べている、
３．
固い食品（さきいか、
たくあん等）を噛むことができる、
４．
お茶や汁物でむせる
ことがある、
５．
１回30分以上の汗をかく程度の運動を週２回以上、１年間以上実施している、
６．
歩行程度の身体活動を１日１時間以上実施している、
７．
ほぼ同年齢の同性と比較し、歩くのが速い、８．
昨年と比べて外出の回数が減った、
９．
１日に１回以上、誰かと一緒に食事をしている、
10．
自分は活気
にあふれている、
11．
何よりもまず、もの忘れが気になる。
（紙面上、
質問項目
を簡潔に記載）
」
１、
２、
３、
５、
６、
７、
９と10が
「いいえ」
であった数、
４、
８と11が
「はい」
で
あった数はいくつでしたか？その総計が３～４個であればプレフレイルの可能性があり、５個以上はフレイルのリスクが高くなります。
私の場合、
血液自

己免疫疾患（低気温が赤血球を破壊）と診断されるまでは、総計は０でした。
ところが１年中、外出が制限される生活になりました。夏の朝夕の散歩でさえ、手足・顔・耳の微小血管が外気温（22℃以下）に反応して赤血球が破壊され、貧血が進んでしまいます。本当に油断ができません！どんなに注意しても正常値を保つことは難しく、
しかも、食事や造血機能が原因ではないので有効な薬物療法もありません。心臓に与える負担を考えると長時間の運動はできませんが、10分程度の運動を1日に数回、また、ゆっくりと行える筋トレやストレッチも行い、フレイルを避けるための努力を続けています。
もちろん、やらないよりは随分とマシですが、以前に比べると運動量が落ちたことは否めませんね。
５、
６、
７と８に関しては、
今後ますます課題になっていくことでしょう。
フレイルをチェックできる方法はほかにもあります。
１つは筋肉量を知る「指輪っかテスト」。両手の親指と人さし指で輪を作り、利き足でない側のふくらはぎの一番太い部分を測ります。
もし、
ふくらはぎと輪っかの間に隙間ができるようであれば、筋肉量が低下しています。
もう１つは筋力を知る
「片脚
立ち」
。
膝とふくらはぎが直角になる程度の高さの椅子に浅く腰掛け、両腕を胸の前に組み、片方の足を床から浮かせます。
床についている側の片脚で立ち上がり、その状態を５秒保ちます。
反対側の脚でも同様に行います。
立ち上がれない場合は筋力が衰えています。
立ち上がれてもふらつく場合は、脚だけでなく、体幹の筋力も低下している可能性があります。
私はこの２つを確認しながら（今のところOK！）、
体幹バランスと筋力の維持・強化に取り組んでいます。
あなたも是非やってみましょう。
経年的変化も重要な指標です。

新移住者ゴルフメンバー募集
新移住者ゴルフトーナメントは、健康の為と、美しい広々としたゴルフ場での楽しい時間を持つためのものです。
私達のトーナメントは、5月から10月までの毎月第1日曜日に Remington Parkview GC のUpper CourseとValley
Course を交互に使い実施しています。
2024年の5月5日の第1回目トーナメントは、Upper Courseで6月2日の第2回目はValley Course で実施、
というよ
うにです。
なお、
8月と9月は第1日曜日と第3日曜日の2回、実施しま
す。年間、8回のトーナメントとなります。
なお、メンバーは5回のプレー後にハンディキャップが設定されます。
毎回のプレーには、Closest Pin賞やLongest Putt賞、
そしてホールインワン賞（賞金$100）などがあります。
また10月
最後のプレー後に食事付きの納会を実施し、トロフィー授与や各賞品、賞金などの授与があります。
興味のある方はE-Mailでタック吉田（yoshidatak@
yahoo.ca）に2024年3月末までにご連絡を頂きたくご案

内申し上げます。

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The last major renovation of the Tatami Dojo was in 2005 - almost 20 years ago. To bring the dojo back to its worldclass roots, we are launching Operation Tatami! In 2024, the JCCC will embark on a project to refurbish the tatami dojo.
This will include levelling the sub-floor, replacing the mats and increasing the size of the mat area.
The JCCC will install Kusakura brand tatami, which is the official tatami of the All-Japan Judo Federation and exceeds
all IJF certifications. The mat area will be enlarged to a full-size regulation competition area comprised of a 32 yellow matcompetition area with a 96 green mat safety area. This refresh will enable the JCCC tatami dojo to remain as the finest
martial arts dojo in Canada.
You can help make this happen by sponsoring a mat in the dojo. Sponsorship of the yellow “Competition” mats is $400
and is limited to 32 sponsorships. The sponsorship of the 96 green “Keiko” mats is $300. For your sponsorship you will
receive a tax receipt for the full amount. As well your donation will be recognized on a display in the JCCC’s John and
Goro Kawaguchi Martial Arts Court.
INSCRIPTION
Each inscription is limited to 42 characters including spaces and punctuation, in English and/or Japanese. The JCCC reserves the rightto approve any wording. You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, or organization.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR INSCRIPTION NEATLY:

Examples:Individual"Manzo Nagano"
Couple"John and Goro Kawaguchi"
Group"JCCC Judo-Kai"
Organization " ABC Canada-Japan Corporation"
If you are purchasing more than one inscription, please fill out a separate form for each inscription.
PAYMENT PLAN
O I agree to purchase 1 Competition Mat Operation Tatami inscription at a cost of $400
O One Time Payment
O 4 Monthly Payments* of $100
ORO I agree to purchase 1 Keiko Green Mat Operation Tatami inscription at a cost of $300
O One Time Payment
O 3 Monthly Payments* of $100
*Operation Tatami inscriptions will be installed only after your pledge is fully paid.
Donor Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________
Province: ___________________ Postal Code: _______________________
Phone: ( _______ ) ________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________O Cheque(s) made payable to Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
O VISAO Mastercard
Number:Expiry Date:

O
O

Cash
American Express
CVV-code:_______

Signature:__________________________________________________In the case of multiple CREDIT CARD payments, the first payment will be processed immediately and theremaining payments will be processed once per month, for the next four months.
O Please check if you DO NOT wish your name to be published with respect to this donation.
Return this application form to:
Phone: (416) 441-2345

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,
6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Fax: (416) 441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca
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