APRIL 2024 • 2024年4月

IN THIS ISSUE
VOL. 50 ISSUE 4BAZAAR 2024
バザー2024

HAYATO SUMINOTORONTO JAPANESE

WHAT’S ON
JCS HEALTH & WELLNESSJCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス
APRIL FILM SCREENING
月例映画上映会
CULTURAL CLASSESFILM FESTIVAL 2024

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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

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
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Ian McKay, 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, April 4, 2024.
次号締切日：2024年4月4日（木)

JCCC Staff

Executive Director
416-441-2345 ext.224

James Heronjamesh@jccc.on.ca Manager of Administration
416-441-2345 ext.229

Kathy Tazumi
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 

Adrian Wong			adrianw@jccc.on.ca			

Accounting Manager
416-441-2345

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

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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Contents3
What's On at the JCCC
4
Hayato Sumino Piano Recital
5
JCCC Bazaar is Back!
6  Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund
7
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2024
O-Hanami
8Haru Matsuri 2024
9This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
10Martial Arts & Cultural Arts News
11				        Nisei Veterans' Award
12
"Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials"
13			         The Kimono Remake Project14
Donations16    				    National Volunteer Week
18 
健やかな老後をめざして その72
19 
JSS Online Programs: April 2024

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 April 10 & 24, 10:00am
4月10, 24日（水）午前10時

JCCC Library ・ 図書館

The Library is now open.
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

Wynford Seniors is Back • ウインフォードシニアクラブ       Wednesday April 3 & 17, 10:30am
4月3, 17日（水）午前10時半
Please contact Bev (bfujimoto50@
yahoo.ca) if you have any questions.
お問い合わせは：ベブ・フジモトまで (bfujimoto50@yahoo.ca)
April Film Screening • 月例映画上映会     Thursday April 11, 7:00pm
4月11日 (木) 午後7時
River, see page 9 for details.

Sumi-e Art Workshops • 墨絵ワークショップ
Spring Flowers with Snow
Saturday April 19, 9:30am to noon
春花雪 - 4月19日（土）午前9時半~正午

コンタクトフォトフェスティバル、
オープニングレセプション
Sunday April 28, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
4月28日（日）午後1時 - 4時
See page 12 for details. 詳細は12頁をご覧ください。

Wellness Fund Info Sessions

JCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス基金説明会

See page 6 for details. 詳細は6頁をご覧ください。

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。

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

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

CONTACT Photography Festival Opening Reception

JC Survivors Health &スケジュールはJCCCウェブサイトで確認してください。

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

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

See page 5 for details. 詳細は5頁をご覧ください。

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。

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。

「リバー, 流れないでよ」詳細は9頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Bazaar • JCCCバザー
Saturday May 4 , 12:00 - 4:00 pm
5月4日（土）正午 - 4時

Ongoing / 開催中

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

CONTACT Photography Festival
コンタクトフォトフェスティバル参加展示
April 28 to July 31, 2024 • 2024年4月28日~7月31日

Heritage Lounge Display Case • ヘリテージラウンジ
Kimono Remake Project
着物のリメイクプロジェクト
May 1 to 31, 2024 • 2024年5月1~31日

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

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.
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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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

Did you know?
Did you know that Canadian Blood Services regular hosts Blood Drives at the
JCCC? It takes thousands of blood donors to save the lives of patients acrossCanada.
Upcoming blood drives at the JCCC are:·Friday, August 2, 2024 from 2pm to 6pm·

Friday March 28, 2025 from 2pm to 6pm

Act now and book your summer blood donation by downloading the GiveBlood app,calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or booking now at blood.ca.

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UPCOMING EVENTSJCCC Bazaar is Back!!
The JCCC’s Annual Bazaar will return on Saturday May 4th,2024. Mark your calendars to be sure that you don’t miss thisfundraising event. There are sure to be bargains galore! This
year, we will start accepting donations on Monday April 1. We
will accept all new and used items for donation. Please note that
we are unable to accept large furniture and regular clothing.
Japanese clothing like kimono, haori, etc. are acceptable. Donations can be dropped off at our Reception desk during business hours, 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Keep your eye on future
newsletters, our website and social media for more information
about the Annual Bazaar.
皆様のお待ちかね、
バザーの時期がもうすぐ来ます！今年の JCCC バザー
は 5月4日（土）に行われます。
ＪＣＣＣのファンドレイジングイベントとして開催されているこのイベントでは、いろいろなアイテムが販売され、掘り出し物もたくさんご用意しております。このバザーのためにドネーションしようと、色々なアイテムを捨てずに取っておられるという声を多くの方々からいただいております。
今年は4月1日（月）からドネーションの受付を開始いたします。
新品でも中古でも構いませ ん。
尚、
家具と衣類
（着物、
羽織を除く）
はお受けできません
のでご了承ください。ドネーションは4月1日（月）より、JCCC受付にて毎日午前10時から午後5時の間に承ります。

Art Miki Launches Gaman - Perseverance: Japanese
Canadians Journey to Justice
Save the date! Join us in the Heritage Lounge at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to celebrate the launch of
Gaman – Perseverance: Japanese Canadians’ Journey to Justice by Art Miki!
Enjoy a reading from Gaman – Perseverance, an introduction from Mohammed
Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and a conversation between Art Miki and Lynn Kobayashi, president of the Toronto chapter of the
National Association of Japanese Canadians!
Gaman – Perseverance is an in-depth memoir detailing the intense negotiations thattook place in the 1980s between the Government of Canada and the NAJC – negotiations which finally resulted in the historic Japanese Canadian Redress Agreementof September 1988 and the acknowledgment by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney that
Canada had wronged its own citizens. In Gaman – Perseverance, Art Miki recollects his
past experiences and family history, revealing the beliefs and attitudes that shaped his
life’s journey as a youth in British Columbia, an educator in Manitoba, and a community
leader across Canada.
We can't wait to see you there! Check jccc.on.ca for Registration information.
Gaman – Perseverance Launch
Heritage Lounge – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Toronto, ON
May 1, 2024
Doors open at 6:30pm; the event begins at 7:00pm

This event is made possible by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
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UPCOMING EVENTSJapanese Canadian Survivors Health and Wellness
Fund Information Sessions
The Japanese Canadian Survivors Health and Wellness Fund has a number of upcoming events in Ontario to support
Japanese Canadian Survivors with making applications to the fund and validating applications made online.
All events require RSVP, and an Outreach Worker will follow up to confirm your appointment time for the event. RSVP
by telephone or email sent to the lead Outreach worker organizing the event (see contact information below each eventdate). Please provide your SR#, preferred event and time when RSVPing
A select number of appointments are available every 1 hour time block so that you can be best served.
Upon arrival at the event, you will be given a ticket number and served in order of arrival.
Please do not arrive to the event more than 10 minutes early to your appointment time.
Event Listing
Saturday April 6, 2024, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Hamilton Canadian Japanese Culture Centre, 42 Hempstead Dr.
Hamilton, L8W 2Y6
Info booth and ID Validation.
RSVP to Erin Oikawa at erin.oikawa@jcwellness.org or 437-881-4879
Sunday April 7, 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave, W. Toronto M3H 2T7
Info booth and ID Validation.
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856
Tuesday April 9, 2024, 11:00am – 1:00pm Mississauga Valley Community Centre,
Info booth and ID Validation.
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856
Saturday May 4, 2024, JCCC Cancelled.
Sunday June 2, 12:00pm -2:00pm, Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave, W. Toronto M3H 2T7
Info booth and ID Validation.
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856
Saturday July 13, 3:00pm -7:00pm, JCCC (Toronto), 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Info booth and ID Validation
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Toronto Japanese Film Festival Save the Date!
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival will return to Kobayashi Hall June 6 to 20, 2024. With an outstanding line up of films,
you will want to get your passes early. The Festival line up will be announced in April. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday
May 8, 2024 at 10am!

O-Hanami
On March 5, 2024 we noticed that the sakura trees flanking our main entrance had tiny green tips. This is usually oneof the first signs that the trees are getting ready to bloom. With these tips, we are anticipating an earlier sakura season
than normal.
In anticipation of Sakura Season in Toronto, TORJA Magazine published a series of articles in their March edition.
You can view those articles at https://torja.ca/sakura.
As weekends have typically been a very busy time, we arebringing in Parking Lot Attendants and signage reminding
visitors to be safe and respectful in the parking lots.
From now through the end of viewing season, the JCCC
Giftshop will have a selection of sakura themed items. If you
are coming to the JCCC to for O-Hanami, consider coming
into the building to visit NAKAMORI for a light snack, or to
see the many exhibits that we will have on display. Check
our What’s On page for more details.
While you are here we ask that you respect all posted
signs and use proper O-Hanami etiquette:•••

Be respectful of these delicate trees. Please do notpull or shake branches. Do not pick blossoms. Do
not climb trees or stand on their roots.

Please do not leave garbage in the area. Leave thearea beautiful for the next visitors to enjoy.
Please park only in designated parking spots. Do not stop your vehicle in the laneway or stand in a place that may
put you, or others in danger.

If you are visiting, please consider sharing your photos with us through Facebook and Instagram!
Use #jcccsakura and tag us in your photos!
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RECAP

Haru Matsuri – What a
Great Success!
What a great weekend! Weather was foggy but nice andcrisp. The weekend was filled with entertainment, food,vendors, and much more! Visitors taking pictures in frontof the Hina Doll display, kids making kites, delicious food,beautiful performances. Thank you to all that came out tovisit us and showing support, and a special thanks to all
the volunteers, performers, staff, and vendors. Hope to
see you next year!
楽しい春祭り、
ありがとうございました！

エンターテイメント、食べ物、出店、
その他もろもろで大変盛り上がりました！

Photo credit John Fuentes and Yosh Inouye

雛人形の前で写真を撮る家族、凧を作る子供たち、
おいしい食べ物、素晴らしいパフォーマンス。
ご来場くださった皆様、応援してくださった皆様、
ありがとうございました。
そしてボランティア、
パフォーマー、
スタッフ、
出店者の皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。
また来年会いましょう！

Fairview Mall Uniqlo Opens with a DON!
JCCC’s resident taiko troupe Kyowa Taiko drummed up quite a lot of business for Uniqlo’s newest Toronto location with an encore performance to follow April 26th at the yet-to-be-opened Scarborough Town Centre location.
You may recognize the group from recent performances
at Harumatsuri, Oshogatsukai, the Kampai Sake Festival or
perhaps other events outside the Centre, such as Mandarin
restaurant’s 45th anniversary, TJFF or the Noh play Nae at
Harbourfront Theatre, created by Toronto artist Kokichi Kusano.
The history of Kyowa’s drums can be traced back as far as
Toronto’s first taiko group, Toronto Suwa Daiko. Kyowa’s nameevokes the lineage of the generations of drummers that reverberate back to the early days of drumming, to today’s current
members. The group’s current players range in their years of March 1st, at Uniqlo CF Fairview Mallexperience, but do not vary when it comes to their enthusiasm. Whether they’ve been playing for 4 years or 38 years,
each drummer brings the same intensity and energy.
Think you have what it takes to join? Kyowa Taiko is currently seeking drummers who have taiko experience who wish
to join in their practices. If you have no experience yet, the JCCC will soon be opening registration for taiko beginnerclasses that will take place on weekend evenings starting in early June. Students could even have a chance to performa piece at the upcoming Natsu Matsuri festival in summer. Sign up for registration news at https://jccc.on.ca/programs/cultural-classes/starting-cultural-classes.
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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL

April Film: RIVER リバー, 流れないでよ
Thursday April 11, 7:00pm

Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member“No joke, this Japanese Indie might just be the best and most satisfying film of the year.” – Rob Hunter, Film School Rejects“A whimsical delight, as thoughtful as it is clever!” – Dan Tabor, Cinapse
There’s something wrong with time at the 100 year old Fujiya Inn, a remote spa in Kyoto. Bottomless bowls of rice. Sake
that never gets hot. Shampoo suds that keep getting into the eyes. Disappearing words from a document. They’re stuck
in a 2-minute time loop!
Despite the conundrum, the staff remain committed to taking care of the guests but that’s easier said than done. For
instance, when reliving the same two minutes, how does one take a break? Should staff prepare for the night guests iftime doesn’t move forward? The pragmatic is always paired with the outrageous where each two minutes explodes with a
new absurdity that stands in the way of solving this time riddle.
Director Junta Yamaguchi’s film is ingenious, heartfelt, very funny and one of the best Japanese films of the year!
Starring Munenori Nagano, Riko Fujitani, Yuki Torigoe

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Martial Arts News

April is registration month for Iaido, Kyudo and Naginata. Please make sure to register by the March 20th deadline.  Summer rates will be in effect for this Series.

Congratulations!
The JCCC would like to recognize Roy Asa Sensei as he celebrated a milestone birthday last month. As one of thefounding instructors for our Kendo program, Asa Sensei continues to participate, teach and school the JCCC’s newest
and more experienced participants. His more than 55 years of dedicated volunteer service is a huge part of the successof our Kendo program.
In this photo of the JCCC Kendo club from January 2024, Asa Sensei is 5th person from the left in the second row.

Cultural Arts News
Exciting news! Our Spring 2024 cultural programs at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre offers an array of enrichingcourses. We have some programs set to begin in April and June 2024. Don’t miss out!
The following program will be offered in April:•

Ikebana – The Japanese art of arranging flowers and plants to bring out theirnatural beauty. Sogetsu Ikebana classes start April 20. Registration is open till
April 13, 2024. Check out the JCCC website for further updates.

•

We are excited to announce that in the Summer, we will be offering Taiko Drumming. Check out the JCCC website for further updates. Classes are scheduled
to start June 1, 2024

Don’t delay. Sign up soon. If you wish to be on the waiting list, be sure to put yourname on the notification list by checking the website at jccc.on.ca or contacting
Reception. We will email you an invitation before the next session begins.

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MARTIAL AND CULTURAL ARTS NEWS

Nisei Veterans' Award
The Nisei Veterans' Award came from a desire to remember and recognize the dedication and loyalty to Canada of
the Nisei Veterans during WWII. To this end, this award recognizes young people in the JCCC’s Martial Arts/Odori Dance
Programmes who exemplify the spirit and values inherent in the Nisei Veterans.
Award: A permanent plaque is on display in the JCCC near the dojos - names of successful candidates are added
each year.
The winner will also receive a certificate and one (1) year of class tuition and membership at the JCCC. The winner(s)will be announced in the summer and awards will be presented at Arigato Day.
Criteria: The award recognizes the values exemplified by the Nisei Veterans and celebrates the passing of thesequalities to a new generation. A list of characteristics follows. The candidate(s) should have a demonstrated history of
displaying or exemplifying at least one or more of the following characteristics:

Loyalty
Integrity
Perseverance
Good Citizenship
Determination
Courage
Service
Participation
Eligibility: Young people between the ages of 15 to 25 (inclusive) who participate in either the Martial Arts and/or
Odori Dance programs at the JCCC. Students who have not previously received the award are eligible.
Application and Selection Process: To submit a nomination, an application form should be submitted on behalf ofeach candidate. Application forms are available at Reception and from Sensei’s and Lead Instructors. All nominations will
be reviewed and vetted by each candidate’s respective Sensei and/or a Lead Instructor from their program. Candidates
who are then recommended by their Sensei and/or a Lead Instructor for the award, will be asked to write a 250-300
word essay on what this award means to them. The essays will be read by a panel selected by members of the JCCC
Board of Directors (VP Heritage and VP Management), and successful candidates will be notified. Interviews may berequired, if deemed necessary by the panel.
The deadline for Applications will be May 17, 2024.

2019 Nisei Veterans' Award winners
Julien Couturier and Kennedy Liddle
recieving their awards from VeteranFrank Moritsugu.

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HERITAGE NEWS

Mottainai Artists' Walk and Talk RecapOn March 9th, we hosted an Artists’ Walk and Talk for Mottainai(勿体無い): The
Beauty of Reclaimed Materials, our winter community show.
17 participating artists gathered at the JCCC Gallery to a large turnout and shared
the insights behind their creations and how they integrate the ethos of Mottainai
into their work. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about their history, passion, andheritage while exploring themes of gratitude, fateful encounters, embracing scars,
and upcycling the past into the future. The positive comments from both artists andvisitors made for a heartwarming event.
Talks were presented by: Keiko Shintani, Lois Schklar, Joy Takahashi, Neli Iordanova,
the Momiji Kimono Remake Program, Irene Sakata, Zoraida Analya, BReal art + design,
Laura Shintani, Shuichi, Mui-Ling Teh, Nancy Hayako Peng, Vera Kabo Tse, Maryam
Pazooki, Alana Keiko Fleming, and Ken Sugamori.
Mottainai closes on April 2nd.

Coming Soon –CONTACT Photography Festival
Curated by Shin Sugino and Stephen Bulger and presented as part of the CONTACT
Festival of Photography, our spring photography exhibit, Body/Armour, brings together
the work of German photographer Claudia Fährenkemper with Canadian photographer
Ruth Kaplan.
Fährenkemper’s photographs of Japanese samurai armour and electron microscope
images of insect exoskeletons interrogate protective casings, both natural and man-made.
Her work contrasts with Kaplan’s Bathers series, which meditates on bodies and rituality.
Ruth Kaplan’s subjects appear more vulnerable when seen against the protective casings Steam Room, Calistoga, California, U.S.A., 1991
in Claudia Fährenkemper’s, while those casings remind the viewer of the extent to which © Ruth Kaplan / courtesy Stephen Bulger Gallery
humans will seek self-preservation.
Body/Armour will run from April 28th to July 31st in the JCCC Gallery. Please join us on
April 28th from 1-4pm for our opening reception. We are pleased that Claudia Fährenkemper
will join us for this reception all the way from Germany and present an artist talk at 2pm!
The Camerama camera show will be taking place in Kobayashi Hall from 1-3pm on the
28th as well, for the possibility of attending two photography-related events in one day!
See here for more information: https://cameramashow.wordpress.com/.
Please note that that Body/Armour contains mild artistic nudity in Ruth Kaplan’s Bathers
series.
Please see the JCCC website for up-to date information.
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© Claudia Fährenkemper / courtesy Stephen
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HERITAGE NEWSThe Kimono Remake Project
The Kimono Remake Project is an undertaking by Momiji volunteers who are
creating one-of-a-kind, wearable pieces of art with repurposed or "upcycled" fabricfrom kimonos, obi and yukata that are no longer suitable for wearing. At the heart of
the Kimono Remake Project is the respect for heritage kimono and its history – ona large scale and on an individual level. Many of these pieces have been treasured
by families for generations, travelling across the ocean and surviving internment.
This initiative that will eventually raise funds in support of Momiji, is not only
giving new life to something old, but also helps develop a renewed sense of appreciation. Each upcycled garment has been carefully conceptualized and crafted,
allowing it to become a new treasured item.
These reimagined pieces will be on display at the JCCC in the Heritage Court
from May 1 to 31. Check the Momiji website for updates on when the larger
collection will be available for purchase.

Photos courtesy of Margaret Nakamura

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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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCC

AS OF MARCH 2, 2024
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

Anonymous

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Ms. Karen Asano

20

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura
Ms. Jane Ejima Davie

Mrs. Patricia Fujiwara
Ms. Meg Karper

In honour of The Otani Family

66
100
27
50
10

Mrs. Janice Nobuto

Mrs. Midori Takahashi &In memory of Shoji & Sachi Takahashi

Mr. Regan Takenaka

25

Ms. Karen Tanino

50

Mr. Wayne Yamashita

20

In memory of Tony & Kimi Takenaka
In memory of Ken & Ruth Tanino

Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu

10

Mr. Bryan Lam

20

In Memoriam

Dr. & Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato200

The Lew Family

Mrs. Reiko Schlichtig

50

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Nash

Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Nancy Roxby

62
43

150

Mr. & Mrs. Kazuki Shikaze

100

Mr. Richard Shimoda

500

Ms. Sono Sugie

27

Ms. Nanami Shimizu
JCCC Judo Kai

Mr. Katsuhiko Takeuchi
Mr. Michael Tam
Ms. Donna Tsuji

Mr. Herman Vermeiren
Mr. James Viegas

Ms. Yi (Louise) Wang

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500

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Mrs. Irina Werner180

JP Yong75

In appreciation of the JCCC Kendo Club

Ms. Amy (Zheng) Zhang

Emergency Appeal
Ms. Martha Arima
Mrs. Diane Carter

124

30
20

Mr. William Cruz

100

Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop

35

Mr. Robbie Grant

25

In memory of Roman T Yap

Mr. Patrick Dunlop
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10

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Mr. Chris Barkley

Mrs. Rose Kelly
Yiheng Han

200

300

In memory of Betty Sachiko Tamane
The Nagano Family

In memory of Jenny Aki Oyagi

100
100

Mrs. Janice Bloomfield

100

Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi

25

Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto

50

Mrs. Sharon Marubashi

50

Mrs. Janice Nobuto

30

Ms. Kathryn Okawara

50

Mr. Terence Takashima

25

In memory of Kay & Ron Mende

Jackie Murata

50

Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi

50

In memory of Yukio Ed Sasaki
Mr. Tosh & Mrs. Miyoko Shigeishi

50

Heritage
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Organizations

Mitsui & Co (Canada) Ltd

Friends of Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre
Mr. Yasu Ichida

Operation Tatami 2024

500

Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Nancy Roxby

300

Mr. Craig Fairclough

400

Mr. Joseph Aubin

Mr. Ken Fukushima

400
200

JCCC Judo Club

1,200

Ms. Kate Price

400

Mr. Camber Muir
Mr. Russ Takashima

400
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Mrs. Janice Bennink

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Anonymous

250

Support Member

Mr. & Mrs. James Heron50

Dr. John & Dr. Eiko Mernagh

1,000

Mrs. Michiko Abe Kozlowski

150

Ms. Arlene Kawasoe

127

In memory of Mariko Kawaguchi
Mrs. Ann Ashley

In memory of Noriye (Nora) Miyata

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Ms. Alice Chow151

Ms. Linda Holub50

Ms. Beverley Fujimoto

100

Ms. Kim Wray

20

In memory of Satoshi Yano
Mr. Clayton Gyotoku &25

Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Agnes Kanda

100

Ms. Jessie Ebata

Mr. Robert &Mrs. Chiyo Donna Mitobe
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Ambassador
PartnerMr. & Mrs. James Heron
Mrs. Kay Mitsui

Dr. & Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schlichtig
Mr. & Mrs. Kazuki Shikaze

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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

Yoshi ICHIDAGroupsIn Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

In memory of Sanaye Inouye

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata

Jamie Herman and Masako Katsuki
Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA
Keiko ICHIDA

Takako ICHIDA
Yasu ICHIDA

Yumi ICHIDA

Robert Yasuharu & Shizuko Hosui
Kadoguchi

Lucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

Checkmate Development

Gakuyukai Alumni Group 1906-1942
Hanayagi Essay GroupIn memory of Harold Hiroshi Matsubayashi
In memory of Shichitaro & Naka Nagata
familyDr. Seiko Shirafuji

Mr. Douglas Dwyer

OPERATION 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

Camber Muir

In Memory of Sensei Bill Aoki

Osamu Obata Shihan & Kenji Ochi Sensei

Anonymous

Des Aubin Joseph Yangmi Sylvie et Pascal
Charlie’s Meat

Matthew Dales

In Memory of Sensei Genichiro Nakahara
Gerald N Okimura JCCC Judo-Kai
Ziyi Peng

George Mitsuyuki Sakata, 7th Dan, JudoKen Fukushima

Darrell Masumi Sakauye JCCC Judo-Kai

Sid Ikeda

In Memory of Sensei Joe Serianni

In Memory of Sensei Peter Hasegawa
Adrian Iliescu

JCCC Judo-Kai
Shane Le Gros

In Loving Memory of Mom Yvonne Scott

Green Keiko MatJames and Masayo HeronIn Memory of Sensei Ken Ikeda
Kadota Family

In Memory of Sensei Glenn Kawano
Masaru Matsubara

Kevin and Nancy Roxby
Anca and Dan Rusu

Russ Takashima
Jonathan Wong

Maison Changkeun Lee
Matsumura Family

Mazumder Family & Friends

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VOLUNTEER NEWS

Thank you JCCC volunteers!
They're the heartbeat of our community, fuelinga lot of activities like festivals, events, art andheritage projects, library, all our classes,
programs, and workshops. We're overflowing
with gratitude for their heartfelt contributions.

フェスティバルやイベント、アートやヘリテージプ
ロジェクト、図書館、または、すべてのクラスやプ
ログラム、ワークショップなどJCCCのアクティビテ
ィに貢献してくださるボランティアの皆さんへ⼼から感謝申し上げます。

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

健やかな老後をめざして その72 - 生き方を導いてくれる言葉
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 ）

この国に、
この親に、
なぜ生まれいでたのか、
その理由を誰も知りません。
また、選ぶこともできません。
一人ひとり、その誕生をまず受け入れて歩み始
め、死に至るまでの道のりを悩んだり、苦しんだり、喜んだり、困難を乗り越えたり、ある時は必死に耐えたりしながら老いてゆくことになります。
人生は人の数だけ異なり、本当に様々です。
それには優劣も勝ち負けもありません。
「世界に１つだけの大切ないのちが咲いている」と、私は思っています。
私自身もその中の１つの花です。
「花」
と言えば、
中学生の頃に「英子さん、
あなたはどんな花が好きですか？」と美術の先生に尋ねられました。
なぜ、そのような会話になったのかはもうよく覚えていませんが「バラなどの大輪よりも野に咲く花々が好きです」と答えました。60年も前の、ある日の会話が切り取られたように思い出されるなんてとても不思議！なぜ、私はそのように感じていたのでしょう？風に吹かれ倒れそうになっても、誰にも賞賛されなくても、
軽やかに力強く生きるその姿に「人の生き方にも似た何か」を見ていたのかもしれません。
今でも、私の草木や花々に対する気持ちはその当時と変わっていませんから……。
どのように異なる環境に生まれてこようとも「人として平等の何か」があるのではないか、と思いながら育ちました。明治末期に生まれた父は、大学で学びたいという希望を強くもっていましたが、長男として稲作とみかん農家を継がねばなりませんでした。
ですから、我が子にはどのような道も進める時代になったことを伝えたかったのでしょうか、「女の子だから」という言葉を一度も言われたことはありません。兄弟姉妹5人の中で私だけが、夕食後に父の話を夢中で聴いていた光景を思い出します。
「苦しみ、
悲しみや険しい壁があろうとも、人には平等に無限の世界があり、そこに何かを創り出していけるのだ」と感じ、
とてもワクワクしたことを覚えています。
私の好奇心とチャレンジ
精神は父と過ごした夜の会話から芽生えたことに、大人になって気づきました。
父が生きているうちに「ありがとう」と伝えたかったですね！
「平等に創りだすことのできる無限の世界」
これこそが、人として、女性として、社会人として生きる日々の中で、心の根っこにしっかりとある言葉です。
「学びたいという気持ちは人に平等に与えられたもの」と感じています。
その気持ちは誰にも止められないし、干渉されることもありません。
もちろん、現実的に学び続けることが困難な時期もありましたが、その時でさえも希望を持ち続けました。
シニアとなった今でも”生涯学習”が中心を占めています。
世界は未知なるものにあふれているのですから、生を終えるその時まで退屈することはなさそうです。
無限の世界に何かを創ろうとすると、自分に降りかかってくる様々な事柄を人のせいにするのではなく「私は何をしたい？どう生きていきたい？」
といった
ように、
おのずと未来志向の考え方になります。
様々な意見を大事にするけれ
ど、決して他者との比較や飛び交う評価に惑わされることなく、意思決定していく力を育てていくようになります。
それらの日々が”自己肯定感を育て、やがては幸せ感を生み出す”と信じています。

群れ咲いて 風にそよそよ 二輪草
川辺を染める 白き春の舞

TJLS is looking for a new Principal
The Toronto Japanese Language School is seeking candidates for the position of Principal.
The TJLS is a registered charity, originally established in 1949 to provide lessons in Japanese language and culture in
the wake of the internment. Today we provide language instruction to anyone interested in the Japanese language, withover 200 students across our children’s and adult divisions.
Applicants for the position should have significant experience in teaching and/or educational leadership, and be competent in both English and Japanese.
For further information about the role and directions for applying, please see the full position posting on-line at https://bit.ly/2ZG3JI918APRIL 2024 VOL. 50 ISSUE 4

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JSS Web Page: https://jss.ca/

JSS プログラム：2024年4月
以下は2024年4月に予定されている、JSSのプログラムです。詳細やお申込
みはJSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca まで。

Check out our upcoming April 2024 programs! *Pre-registration re-quired. Visit our website and/or contact 416-385-9200 / programs@
jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

1. モミジ＆JSS オンライン講座シリーズ ２０２４年４月（水曜３時～）

登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト：モ
ミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。
「雇用保険 - 特別給付金（介護者給付）について学ぼう」
４月１０日
（水）
１
５時
（英語）
重篤な病気や怪我をした人の世話をするために仕事を中断しなければならない家族や友人は、雇用保険の介護者給付金を利用することができます。本
講座では疾病給付、思いやりの介護手当、介護者給付等について学んでいきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで「ホスピス緩和ケアについて学ぼう」
４月２４日
（水）
１５時（英語＆日本語）
ホスピス緩和（パリアティブ）
ケアは、命を脅かす疾患（多くは末期）とともに生きる人の生活の質と支援に焦点を当てた終末期の専門的なケアです。本
講座では、この支援を必要とする可能性のある人やその身近な人を対象にホスピスケアで受けられるプログラムや支援等について学んでいきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで
2. JSS家族支援プログラム

1. e-Learning Series*Visit JSS website for the list of seminars & past recordings
Special Benefits for Caregivers of Seniors : Wed. Apr 10, 3pm (English)
Family members or friends who have to stop working to take careof someone who is critically ill or injured can take advantage of Employment Insurance Caregiver Benefits. This session is presented
by Service Canada and will cover topics including sickness benefits,compassionate care benefits, and caregiver benefits.
*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register
The principles and Practices of Hospice Palliative Care : Wed. Apr24, 3pm (English & Japanese)
Hospice palliative care is an end-of-life specialized care, focuses on
quality of life and supports for individuals living with a life-limiting illness that is usually at an advanced stage. In this session, we will learn
about programs and support available in hospice care for individuals
and their families who may need the services provided.
*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register

１．かけはしの会オンライン交流会：kakehashinokai@jss.ca
発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグループです。
２．
シングルマザーサポートグループ：smsg@jss.ca

2．JSS Family Support Programs
1.Kakehashi no Kai : Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca
Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raisingchildren (of any age) who are neurodiverse.

シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象としたサポートグループです。
3. レギュラーJSSプログラム（日本語）
１. クラフトクラブ交流会 ：第１・３水曜日、10時半～正午 お問合せはcraftclub@jss.caへ
２．
やさしいシニアヨガ（第18期：3/11～4/22毎週月曜日）
お問合せはsenior.yoga@jss.caへ
３．
懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 : 第2・4月曜日、13時半～15時 お問合せ
はutanokai_b@jss.caへ

2.Single Mother Support Group : *Contact smsg@jss.ca
A monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences.
3.JSS Regular Programs

1. Craft Club Social : Twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday,
10:30 am – noon *RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
2. Easy Yoga for Seniors (Term 18:Mar 11 – Apr 22, Mondays, 10:00- 11:30am) *Contact senior.yoga@jss.ca
3. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group : Twice a month on the 2nd
and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm. *Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

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