Haru Matsuri 2013 featuring “Dolls”
2013年春祭り
February Movie: ROBO-G
March Special Screening: Never Forget Never Give Up
２月の映画：ロボジー
3月特別上映：ネバーフォゲット・ネバーギブアップ
February 2013 2013年2月 Vol.39 Issue 2

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2012-13 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President/Advisor
VP, Heritage		
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
Advisor, Community Relations
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Past Foundation Chair		

In This Issue...
Gary Kawaguchi
Marty Kobayashi
Peter Wakayama
Art ItoAnn Ashley
Donna Davis
Sharon Marubashi
Chris Reid
Ken Fukushima
Chris Hope
Shari Hosaki
Warren Kawaguchi
Lorene Nagata		
Christine Nakamura
Yuki Nakamura		Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
Takato Yamashita
Sid Ikeda
Miki Kobayashi		Mickey Matsubayashi
Steve Oikawa
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
Mark Matsumoto

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Haru Matsuri

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Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions

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Kamp Kodomo

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Sakura Gala

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Upcoming Workshops

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Heritage News

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Donations

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日本語紙面

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JCCC Staff

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224

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Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229

及Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator			christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221

びHaruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228

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Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231

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Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223

ッToshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
heritage@jccc.on.ca
newsletter@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.227

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Calendar of Events
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Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Doll chigiri-e by Japan Washi Chigiri-e Association
Your news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the March issue is Thursday February 14,
2013. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 3月号の締め切りは2013年2月14日(木）です。

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Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC closed - Family Day
Japanese Cooking Class
Shiatsu Workshop
Movie NightMarch

Yuki Hipsh
Community Liaison			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

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KIBOU Project in JCCC Gallery
Haru Matsuri
Karaoke Club meeting
Never Forget Never Give Up
Manju Workshop
Spring classes start
Karaoke Club meeting
Heritage Speaker Session
Movie Night
Origami Workshop
JCCC closed –Good Friday

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Karaoke Club meeting
Sakura Ball
Manju Workshop
Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club meeting

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Spring Festival / Haru Matsuri 2013 - Dolls
Statistics are showing that Toronto winters are warmer than in the past.
While this might be true, it doesn’t make the winter any easier to bear.
But there’s no better way to get ready for spring than by heading to theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) on March 2 and 3, 2013!
The JCCC will be opening their doors to everyone as they celebrate aweekend filled with activities, entertainment and exhibits at Haru Matsuri
2013!! Even more exciting is that this year’s Haru Matsuri is part of the citywide SPOTLIGHT JAPAN initiative in which the JCCC is joining the JapanFoundation, Canadian Stage, Soundstreams and Toronto InternationalFilm Festival in a broad promotion of Japanese performance, dance, film
and culture.
This year’s theme is Dolls. Dolls have been a part of Japanese culture
for centuries. They are constructed from the simplest of materials, like thepaper washi ningyo, but also can be far more elaborately decorated, like aclay Hakata ningyo. They can be a part of large intricate display like the Hina Ningyo set that will be in our front hallway and in celebrationof Girl’s Day, or they can have elegantly simplistic lines like wooden Kokeshi. Regardless of their construction or origin, we hope to expose
the many facets of Japanese Dolls to all visitors.
Haru Matsuri will also include Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka Shishu (embroidery),
Origami (paperfolding) and Sumi-e (brush painting). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas and you can sign up for our spring
programmes.
The JCCC's martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of "The Way of the Warrior" through Aikido, Karate, Iaido, Naginata, Kyudo
and Kendo. We are especially thrilled to be working together with the Women Leadership Committee of Judo Canada and Judo Ontario as
we welcome Kelita Zupancic, a 2012 Olympian. Kelita will be leading a series of Judo seminars during our festival (contact Pedro Guedes/
Judo Ontario at 416-447-5836 for more information).
For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing) by JCCC traditional dance groups Ayame-Kai, Himawari Buyo Kai
and Sakura-Kai, Koto and Shamisen by the Canada Chikushi 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. For a small fee visitors can have the opportunity
to dress in traditional costume, then head on over to the display to take their own photos.
Gather your family and friends and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!
There will also be a new exhibition in the JCCC Gallery. The KIBOU Project was artwork by Tohoku children and commemorates
the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami.
Date:		Time:		Admission:			Saturday March 2 and Sunday March 3, 2013
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family $14 (2 adults/2 children), Adults $6, Children (5 – 16 yrs) $2,
Seniors (over 65) $2, JCCC Members and Under 5 yrs free

For further information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345, or visit our website at www.jccc.on.ca.

February Movie Night – ROBO-G: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy with Plenty of HeartWe are proud to present the Canadian premiere of Shinobu Yaguchi`s delightful
and hilarious 2012 comedy, ROBO-G.
When three fruitless scientists from Kimura Appliances are forced to entera robotics competition they are at a loss for what to do, when their test robot is
destoyed in an accident. They decide they need to hire someone to wear the
robot outfit (which goes by the name of New Shiokaze.) Igarashi Shinjirō/Mickey
Curtis plays a pained and grinch-like 73 year-old man, Shigemitsu Suzuki, who ischosen to act the part of the robot, and must unexpectedly continue the charade
when the robot becomes famous for saving a young woman named Yoko during
a convention. A very funny film with a warm heart.
Date: Thursday February 28, 2013
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $8 JCCC members, $10 non-members

3Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre continues to grow as JCCC enters its 50th year
As the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre enters its 50th Anniversary Year, many events are being organized to celebrate this momentous
occasion.
Opening soon will be The Nikkei Heritage Centre, a permanent exhibition space with artifacts, multi-media and interactive displays
tracing the history of the community from its roots in Japan, through settlement and internment, and finally to resettlement and the modern
community. The Nikkei Resource Centre and Archives, JCCC Library and Tea Room will also be located on the first floor. The Nikkei
Heritage Centre will be a proud celebration of our history and will introduce our legacy to the JCCC’s 200,000 annual visitors.
You can become part of Nikkei history at the JCCC by supporting the Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre project. Well over 100
individuals, groups and corporations have already given their support to this initiative. For a donation of $500, you can dedicate an
inscription for yourself, a friend or loved one. Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level. Your gift will
support the creation and ongoing operation of the permanent Nikkei heritage exhibit and archive. Inscriptions are going fast, so make sure
to dedicate yours soon!
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Harry and Pat Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Roy and Yukie Asa
Ann and David Ashley
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Gerald Fowlie - In Memory
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In Memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In Memory
Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori
Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Sanaye Inouye
KOBO Isao
Arthur Shinji Ito
Denjiro Ito - In Memory
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr. Richard Ito
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Yoshimi Ito - In Memory
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In Memory
Kevin Kobayashi

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Kristin Kobayashi
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
Hisako Kondo
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
Fred and Pat Kusano
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen MachidaPaul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Koji and Kay Morishita
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In Memory
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In Memory
K. Nagao
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In Memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Tony and Eva Nagata
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In Memory
Linda and Mas Nakao
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. Nonoyama
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Louise Okawara
Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
William and Lorraine Petruck

George & Florence Hanako Saito nee
NaruseRuth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory
Clara Shimoda and daughter Gail
Michael Shin - In Memory
Roy and Kay Shin - In Memory
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Ayaka Tazumi
Ted & Ikuko Teshima
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Morito and Yae Tsumura
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull
Dr Irene Uchida
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Jim and Betty Ura
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Min and Lydia YatabeCharles Masato Yoshida, in memory
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
GROUPS
Asahi Baseball Ichigun
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
Toronto Japanese Garden Club

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2013 March Break Kamp Kodomo - style

Now Hiring!

Don’t miss out on all the March Break fun at the JCCC! Kamp
Kodomo is returning for another exciting week filled with culturalactivities and amazing learning experiences.
Our March Break camp features many of the favourites of thesummer, such as martial arts, drama, and crafts.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday March
11 to Friday March 15. Fees for this program are $200 per childfor a 5-day session. A 10% discount will be applied for JCCC
members, and additional children from the same family will receive
a 5% discount. Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to
9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35
per session. Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks
per day, and a special activity. Campers are required to bring alunch and drink.
Our program leader, Jerome, is back for another week! Jerome
spent three years teaching English in Japan before obtaining his
Masters degree in Education at the University of Toronto. He has
been running Kamp Kodomo since the summer of 2010, and has agreat program lined up for March.
So call us today, as the registration deadline is March 1, 2012.
Kamp Kodomo’s maximum enrollment is 20 children.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345, or check our website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Kamp Kodomo at the JCCC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving
individual to lead this summer’s series of day camp sessions.
The candidates main responsibilities are the planning,organization and leadership of all Kamp Kodomo activities forchildren between the ages of 6 and 12. In addition, the candidate
will ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies areavailable. They will also perform administrative duties to support
the program.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skill with fluency in English (some Japanese
language skill is preferred but not essential). Preference will begiven to candidates with a post secondary certificate/degree in
education or recreation (ECE, ECA, B.ED.) or equivalent, and avalid First Aid certificate. The successful applicant will need tocomplete a Criminal Reference Check.
The eligibile candidate will be available from July 8 – 26,
2013.
This is a contract position and remuneration is commensurate

Student volunteers needed!
Have you been keeping up with your volunteering hours? Do you
have enough to fulfill your high school requirements? Do you want
the opportunity to increase these hours? If you are motivated,looking for leadership opportunities, and enjoy working withchildren, this may be for you! We are looking for up to four energetic
student volunteers (minimum 14 yrs old) to assist the program
leader with Kamp Kodomo. The Kamp runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm
from Monday March 11 to Friday March 15. Interested volunteers
should send their resume to Christine Takasaki at christinet@jccc.
on.ca or at 416-441-2345 ext. 221.

with skills.Please send a resume by March 15, 2013.
By mail
Christine Takasaki, JCCC
6 Garamond Court
Toronto ON M3C 1Z5
By email christinet@jccc.on.ca
By fax 416-441-2347

Seeking Volunteers for JCCC Monthly
Movie NightThe JCCC is currently seeking volunteers to help out at ourmonthly movie night. Movie nights are usually scheduled on thelast Thursday evening of each month, and we are looking forvolunteers who are able to help with ticket sales from 6:00pm to
7:30pm. We welcome the volunteers who help on the evenings tostay and watch the movie for free! For more information, pleasecontact volunteer@jccc.on.ca or call 416-441-2345.

Fifth Annual Sakura Gala: An Exciting Evening for All
The 2013 Sakura Gala is set to be a special event. Taking place on Saturday April
20, 2013 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, this is the fifth gala the JCCC
has had, a great accomplishment in terms of fundraising and showing the larger
community the JCCC we are all proud of. Furthermore, the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre is turning 50 in 2013 and we have many events organized tocelebrate this momentous occasion with the Fifth Annual Sakura Gala being one of
the highlights.
The Sakura Gala brings together the best of Canadian and Japaneseentertainment, cuisine, art, business and style. The evening starts with a reception
where attendees can mingle and bid on a unique variety of silent auction items.
Following reception is the dinner in Kobayashi Hall. Each dish reflects the best in Japanese and Canadian cuisine. The evening becomeseven more exciting with the always-impressive entertainment and live auction. The Sakura Award ceremony follows, where an individual
is recognized for their exceptional contributions to the promotion and exchange of culture within Canada and abroad. The JCCC will beawarding Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa with the Sakura Award this year.
Each year the Sakura Gala is generously supported by corporate sponsors as well as many community organizations and JCCC
community members. Please visit the gala website: www.sakuragala.com. If you have any questions, we welcome them and look forward
to hearing from you. To receive more information about ticket/table sales, sponsorship opportunities, how to donate an auction item or topurchase an ad in the Gala programme, please call or email Sarah Burd at 416-249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates on the Fifth Annual Sakura Gala. Be sure to save the date – April 20, 2013!

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Shiatsu Workshop – Learn to Treat Stiff
ShouldersDo your shoulders feel stiff, tight or sore over
the winter? Come to the JCCC’s Shiatsu
Workshop and find relief! Following theoverwhelming response of the last workshop,
Alex Pereklita will be back to discuss thecauses as well as different kinds of reliefs forstiff shoulders and upper back pains.
This workshop will be very hands-on.
Alex will continue to discuss the importanceof taking care of the people you treat, and you will have plentyof opportunity to practice some shiatsu under his supervision.
Everyone is welcome, whether you attended the last workshop ornot.
The workshop will be conducted in English, but simple
Japanese instructions can be offered. This workshop is not acertification program, and is intended for those who are looking to
improve the health of their family and friends.
Date:
Saturday February 23, 2013
Time:
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Place: JCCC Tatami DojoFee:
$20 plus HST for JCCC members
		$25 plus HST for non-members(Workshop available only to those 16 years and over; max. 30
participants)
About the instructor…
After a severe injury to his knees, Alex began studying Tao Shiatsu
following a profound treatment experience with Master Ryokyu
Endo in Japan. When he returned to Canada in 1999, Alexestablished the Tao Sangha Centre in Toronto. He has since been
giving treatments and leading classes and workshops in Toronto,
Montreal and Vancouver.
Special Opportunity to receive Shiatsu Treatment @ JCCCOn February 23, 2013, Alex will also be available before and after
the class for individual shiatsu treatment. This is a great opportunity
to have any stubborn pains or aches treated! Treatment will be
conducted in a comfortable and private area at the JCCC, and canbe booked through JCCC reception.
Each session will be 30 minutes long, and fees will be payable
to instructor on the day.

Sedai Corner

A New Year, and New Possibilities
First off, the Sedai Project would like towish everyone a very heartfelt Happy New
Year, and2012 was an amazing year filled withfriends – new and old – sharing little heard
stories and histories, and new challenges for the Project. Roundingout the very last of the 2012 interviews, Sedai would like to thankour newest interviewees, Kaye Hayashida and Mickey Nobuto, as
well as three of our former interviewees for completing their “Part II”
interviews and donating their time to the Project, especially during
the busy holiday season. As the chorus of Sedai voices continues
to grow, so does the breadth and depth of the community’s history!
Secondly, Sedai has hit the ground running in 2013 with newdevelopments for the coming year. The Sedai Project office is in
the process of being relocated to the first floor of the JCCC, where
we will be welcoming stories and histories from within the soon
to be unveiled Nikkei Heritage Museum. All contact information
for the Project will remain the same, but in the coming months,
we welcome everyone to visit the new offices and exhibit spaceconveniently located on the first floor of the Centre.
As well, Sedai is very pleased to announce its involvement withthe upcoming Japanese Canadian Post War Experience Conference(April 6-7, 2013). As storytelling and discussion is so instrumental
in aiding Sedai’s goals of committing the community’s legacy torecorded history, we hope that all members of the community
consider participating as either storytellers or listeners.
Through recent contacts, Sedai has also become aware ofinterested interviewees residing in the Hamilton area. As Sedai
is currently making plans to visit the area for interviews, we invite
anyone in the greater Hamilton area to contact Sedai if you
believe you, or someone you know, would be a great addition to
our storyteller archives – asalways, Sedai welcomes stories fromacross the spectrum of the history of Canadian Nikkei experience!
Please contact Elizabeth Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator, atelizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca, or by phone at 416-41-2345 ext 303
for further information.

Date:
Saturday February 23, 2013.
Fee:$45 (cash only)
Duration: 30 minutes

Washi Chigiri-e
Enjoy one of the unique Japanese
art forms, Washi Chigiri-e, at the
JCCC this winter.
Chigiri-e is created by tearing,
peeling and pasting colourfully
dyed hand-made Japanese washi
paper. It looks like a water colour
painting.
The exhibit will be displayed in the hallway of the JCCC. Alllthe work are from the Association of Japan Washi Chigiri-e.

7Mark July 6th on your calendar!
Nostalgia Night 2013This year the Heritage Committee's Nostalgia Night will be honoring
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on its 50th Anniversary on
Saturday July 6, 2013. So please circle this date on your calendar
and join us for this milestone celebration.

Update on Tashme Historical Project
Notice the new name for this project about Tashme? The change isdue to the breadth that this project has taken on as well as our wish
not to confuse this archival collection of materials and information
with the “Tashme Project”, a work of performance art created andperformed by Matthew Miwa and Julie Tamiko Manning.
There are several components to the Tashme Historical Project- mapping the residences and who lived in them, collecting data
about the families who lived there, recording Nisei’s stories about
Tashme, and collecting artifacts used in the internment camp.
Keo Shibatani and Harold Miwa, have taken the lead in
mapping out the residences using the registry provided to us by
the Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby, British Columbia. A new
addition to this team has been Arnie Arai, whose brother, Art had
donated the large map of Tashme which was an impetus for thisproject. Arnie, although living in Richmond Hill, has connected withnisei in the Hamilton area and has helped to add information to ourdata base and the map, which is now almost complete. However,
we are confirming the registry data with the data collected in thequestionnaires that have been completed and sent to us by former
Tashme residents.
This questionnaire is very important to this project and canbe downloaded from the Sedai Website - www.sedai.ca. We arehoping that as many former Tashme residents as possible will help
us with our data collection by completing this questionnaire andsending it to us at:
Heritage Resource Centre
c/o JCCC 6 Garamond Court
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1Z5
A team of folks from the Nikkei National Museum, including
Tak Negoro and Howard Shimokura, are collaborating with us todisseminate the information out west and contacting nisei in the
British Columbia/Alberta regions. Their involvement extends therange of contacts and support and has instigated further interest in
sharing stories of Tashme.
The most wonderful aspect of this project is the informal
coming together of former Tashme residents. Several folks have
dropped into the Heritage Resource Room on Tuesdays andWednesdays when the archiving group is working, to help “fill in
the gaps” or clarify information about Tashme and specifically themap. While there, many begin to engage in reminiscing and tellingstories about their Tashme experiences. It is a wonderful time ofsharing and re-connecting with friends which is a very importantpart of the purpose of the JCCC.
The success of the Tashme Historical Project is dependent
on the information we can collect from the community. If you werea former Tashme resident or know someone who was, please
direct them to the questionnaire and help us make this project a
success.

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Announcing the Japanese Canadian
Post War Experience Conference
April 6 – 7, 2013 (Save the date!)
The JCCC is very pleased to announce the upcoming “Japanese
Canadian Post War Experience Conference – the ‘40s, ‘50s, and‘60s: Building a New Future” being held at the JCCC from April
6-7, 2013. This conference follows on the success of the Japanese
Canadian Experience Conference: War Years in November 2010,
where over 100 people generously shared their stories about
the war years. These stories were captured on film and may beviewed at www.sedai.ca. At that conference,it was suggested thata subsequent conference be held to collect stories of the period
following the War. Our response to that request is this conference.
The Conference will take place in a round table format similar to the2010 Conference where we will videotape the Storytellers as theyshare their stories from the post war period (1945-1967). Thesestories will be posted to the Sedai site and preserved for future
generations.
We believe that this period is such an important part of theJapanese Canadian history. What happened during those post war
years had a great influence on what our community has become,today. Your stories will relate not only your geographic journey, butalso what it was like to resettle, and how families and the community
reconnected in starting their new lives towards building the future.
There are many lessons to be learned by future generations on
how the Japanese Canadians overcame the fear of prejudices ofthe day to become such a respected, accomplished, and integral
part of today’s Canadian society.
Whether your family resettled coming out of an internment
camp or ghost town, or faced the struggles of immigrating to a
new country (whether from Canada to Japan, or vice versa), or
if you would simply like to know more about such a little known
period in our history, we invite both storytellers and listeners of
all backgrounds and experiences to participate and attend thisConference. Bring your children, grandchildren and other relatives
who may be interested in your family history. This Conference will
be of interest to anyone who has an interest in the history of theJapanese Canadian community.
The 2010 Conference was sold out with over 400 people
attending.
To avoid disappointment, please register early.
Registration forms can be downloaded from the JCCC website(www.jccc.on.ca) or you may contact Elizabeth Fujita, Sedai
Project Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca, or by phone at
416-441-2345 ext 303.

Heritage Committee Presents A Speaker Series Event

A Reading with Leatrice Chan
Within the Barbed Wire Fence: A Japanese Man`s Account of His Internment in Canada
Originally published in 1980, Within the Barbed Wire Fence: A Japanese Man’s Account of His Internment in Canada by Takeo Ujo Nakano
has been re-released with a new foreword by Leatrice Chan, daughter and collaborator on her father’s memoirs. This re-release helps bringattention to the 70th anniversary of the dispersal of Canadians of Japanese ancestry from the west coast during WWII.
In prose and tanka poetry, it recounts Nakano’s removal from his home to road camps in the interior of B.C., then to the Angler Internment
Camp 101 in northern Ontario. Over three decades ago, it was one of the first published accounts of the dispersal experience, if not thefirst. In its re-release, Leatrice says, “I hope this will bring that period in history alive for postwar generations that must now carry the torch.
The Japanese Canadian wartime experience must be made known so that similar abrogation of the rights of any ethnicity is never again
perpetrated on Canadian soil.”
Please join Leatrice in an intimate reading from the new edition of the book, followed by an audience Q&A session.
Date: Sunday March 24, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: JCCC Heritage Lounge

Second Annual Winter Family Festival a Success!
The holidays are typically a time of year when families come together to share warmth,
cheer and each other’s company. That was one of the mandates of the Winter Family
Festival – to provide families with an opportunity to come out to the JCCC for a familyfriendly event with activities that everyone might enjoy. The second annual WFF washeld on Sunday December 9, 2012, and it brought out even more families than theprevious year!
With over 550 people in attendance for the 4-hour event, children had theopportunity to make crafts such as Etegami cards, Christmas tree ornaments, andbuttons, decorate their own gingerbread cookies, and even take a ride in the mini OPP
motorized car. Santa made a special appearance again this year and brought toys for
all the boys and girls who lined up to take a picture with him. Parents were able to enjoy
the beautiful music by the Bells of St. Matthew’s hand bell choir, with a special handson demonstration after their performance. But the highlight of the day was, once again, Jeffrey Snape, the Magician!
It was another successful year at the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. The contestants this year proved more creative andcompetition more fierce. Visitors enjoyed looking at them, and had a chance to vote for the best overall, as well as most original one. We
also added a special Children’s Choice Award. Thanks to everyone’s generous participation, winners were determined as follows:
		
		
		
		

Best Overall – “Carl’s House from Movie ‘UP’” by JCCC Kyudo Club – Seikyukai
Runner-Up – “A Canadian Christmas” by Natalie Bay, Elizabeth Fujita and Jason Kwan.
Most Original – “Who-Ville” by Suzanne Sharples and Tami ChiavelloChildren’s Choice – “Our Dream House” by Ohana Hula ClubThe day concluded with Santa’s Candy Toss which had everyone scrambling to gather as much candy as possible. It was hard to deny
the overwhelming joy emanating from every child in that room (well, except maybe the wee ones who were scared of Santa Claus), and there
were lots of smiles on the parents’ faces as well. As JCCC Executive Director James Heron said on his way out, “I think we’ve started a new
tradition here at the Cultural Centre!”
The Winter Family Festival Committee would like to take this time to thank everyone that came out to the festival; we hope you enjoyedyourselves! To our wonderful sponsors, thank you for your continued support and generosity. But most of all, we would like to give an extra
special thank you to all of our hardworking volunteers! Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the JCCC, and without them we would not behere today. Wishing you a safe and healthy 2013 and we hope to see you again next December! Photos courtesy of Eri Asai.

9Successful New Year’s Eve Dinner andDance!

The JCCC’s Annual Shin-nen Kai is theright way to start off a New Year!

The JCCC New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance for 2012 was a great
success. It was very well attended with 141 guests, including the
Deputy Consul General Yoshimoto and his wife and son and Vice
Consul Nakamura. Yoshimoto-san and family joined the committee
on Sunday to help decorate the hall.
The Buffet Dinner catered by Calvert’s was delicious asalways. The decorations by Kay Fujiwara and her crew transformed
the Kobayashi Hall into an elegant ballroom, where the guests
danced the night away to the music of Ralph Yuan. This year forentertainment, Jo-Cy Lee was able to get Ken and Jenny Leung todemonstrate their skills on the dance floor. Ken and Jenny havewon many competitions including the Canadian Closed and theHoliday Dance Classic in Las Vegas. Spot and novelty dances forprizes were also interspersed in between the regular dances.
At midnight, hundreds of balloons cascaded down on therevellers to greet the New Year. Champagne and sushi was served.
Everyone had an enjoyable evening and as they were leaving, they
all said see you next year.
We hope that if you have not come to this event recently you will
join us next year. We want to thank the committee and volunteers,
Kay Fujiwara, George Tsushima, Peter and Paul Wakayama, Jo-Cy
and Edward Lee, Theresa Sano, Sid & Marie Ikeda and JCCC staff.

Kobayashi Hall was again
the place to be for theannual Shin-nen Kai New
Year’s Banquet.
Withalmost240
attendees, the start of the
New Year was celebratedwithanincredible
Photo courtesy of Jerome Geronimo.
evening of fine dining andentertainment. Everyone was welcomed to the event by Marty
Kobayashi, who brought warm wishes from the Board of Directors.
He emphasized how 2013 will be an extra special year as the JCCC
will be celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Chef Kunio Ishii of Toriichi Catering outdid himself again in
preparing the star of the show. The buffet was an incredible arrayof traditional O-sechi Ryori (New Year’s dishes) including nishime,zoni, sashimi, sushi and so much more. Rounding out the evening,
we were treated to a performance by hisaka with TTM and featuring
Naoko Tsujita.
The JCCC is grateful for the support and participation of
Byron Chan, Jenn Peirce and Marty Kobayashi, as well as theother volunteers and staff who worked together to make this event
happen. A very special Thank You to Mr. Kunio Ishii and his family
for celebrating this holiday with us each year.

Photo courtesy of Kay Fujiwara.

Photo courtesy
of Byron Chan.

Ikebana International Toronto Chapter
208 - Speaker Marjorie Mason to speakon "Incredible Edibles"by Ikebana International Toronto Chapter 208

An Ikebana International Toronto Chapter 208 event will be held on
Wednesday February 13, 2013, 7:30pm at the JCCC.
Special speaker Marjorie Mason is an enthusiastic gardener
who enjoys sharing her ideas with others. She started gardening
at a very early age on her parents’ market garden farm nearPeterborough. After a career as a pubic school teacher, she
worked for 19 years at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery in Pickering
where she amassed a collection of over 500 different varieties ofPelargoniums.
During the winter of 1987, Marjorie purchased a property southof Uxbridge. She soon discovered that the soil for the “Garden of
Her Dreams” was pure sand and the well was only 13’ deep! Of
necessity, Marjorie learned the techniques of Xeriscaping – the artof gardening with less water. In fact, one of her gardens is neverwatered. This two acre property is now Mason House Gardens – aretail plant centre and display garden. Plants are the main focus
with collections of perennials, shrubs, bulbs and heather, as well10

as annuals, tropical and an ornamental vegetable garden.
Marjorie has a passion for gardening in containers and was
instrumental in promoting the concept of B.C. style moss baskets
in Ontario. She has discarded the assumption that only annuals
should be grown in containers and is now advocating the use ofhouseplants, bulbs, edibles and perennials in pots as well. She
uses the term “Potscaping” to describe the grouping together ofcontainers into pleasing arrangements.
Marjorie lectures across Canada and the U.S. on a wide variety
of topics. In addition to authoring “Amazing Annuals” in 1999, she
has written articles for Canadian Living, Canadian Gardening,
Harrowsmith, Canadian Wildlife Federation, and Landscape Ontario
magazines. In 1990, she was given the Garden Communicator of
the Year Award by Landscape Ontario. Marjorie hosts “Let’s Get
Growing” every Saturday morning from 9-10am on 1580 CKDO
and 107.7 FM.
Free Admission.
For more info, contact Ming-Li at:
Tel: 905-607-6085
E-mail: minglw@hotmail.com
Website: www.ikebana-toronto.com

SixthAnnual Japanese Calligraphy
Competition in Canada 2013
by Shodo Canada

Shodo Canada invites submissions by adults
and students of original works of Japanesecalligraphy to their national open juriedcompetition. Award ceremony to be held on
Sunday November 10, 2013. All selected work
to be mounted on silk scrolls and exhibited at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre from November 10 to 23,
2013. Entry Deadline is April 30, 2013. For more information and to
download entry form, please visit our website at www.shodocanada.
com or contact us at shodocanada@gmail.com

Toronto Kumamoto Kenjin Kai
by Toronto Kumamoto Kenjin Kai

You are cordially invited to our 62nd Annual Memorial Service/
Shinbokukai on Saturday March 9, 2013 from 12:30pm to 6:00 pm
at the Toronto Buddhist Temple,1011 Sheppard Avenue West,
TorontoThe program will include AGM, memorial service, awards,
Bingo, song festival, obento and door prizes.
For reservations, please call 416-466-9096 or 416-444-3702.
Obento fee is $15, free for 2012 Members 80 years and over.
Annual membership fee is $5
Come with Family & Friends! All are welcome!

Momiji Bazaar 20132013 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Shinbokukai

Tired of winter? Don’t worry, springtime is just around the corner –and that means it’s time for the Momiji Bazaar!
Momiji Health Care Society’s biggest annual fundraiser isalso a much-loved community tradition, filled with great bargains,
delicious food, and fun for the whole family. Bazaar proceeds help
support primarily Japanese-Canadian seniors all over the GTA,
enabling them to live independently with an enriched quality oflife. This year’s Bazaar will be held on Saturday March 23 from12:00pm to 3:30 pm, at the Momiji Centre in Scarborough (3555
Kingston Road, at Markham Road). Save the date!
Each year, Momiji relies on support from the JCCC community
to help make the Momiji Bazaar a success. They’re happy to accept
donations of items to sell, including Japanese items, handicrafts,
housewares, books, china, houseplants, and home baking. Of
course they’ll also need plenty of community volunteers to lend a
hand, both on Bazaar Saturday and on the Friday before, when we
hold our famous “manju bee” and “sushi bee”.
For more information about the Momiji Bazaar or Momiji HealthCare Society, please contact Momiji’s Volunteer Coordinator, Jovel
Patricio, at 416-261-6683 ex.234, or Community Services Manager,
Lee Mixon, at 416-261-6683 ex.224.

As spring nears, it’s time to note the date of the Hiroshima Kenjin
Kai get-together. Whether you have Hiroshima connections or not,you are cordially invited to welcome spring early at our party on
Saturday March 16, 2013, at theToronto Buddhist Temple, 1011
Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto.
The Bento is expected to cost $15 but is free to members over
the age of 80. Membership is $5 per person. It would be appreciated
if those people planning to attend this function would place theirbento order by March 5 by return e-mail or by contacting one of thefollowing:
Lily Motomura
905-881-1076
George Nakano 905-785-9381
Mike Honda
905-385-6325 (Hamilton)
Registration and reception starts at 12:30pm with a Buddhist
memorial service to follow at 1:00pm. As usual there will be theregular features – a short business meeting, karaoke, a group singsong, bingo and a door prize raffle following the bento. It is also
expected that we will have a special guest in attendance.
A few volunteers to help set up tables and chairs at 11:00am
and also donations of desserts and door prize items would beappreciated.

by Momiji Health Care Society

by Hiroshima Kenjin Kai

Nikkei Voice seeks a Business Manager to work out of its head office in Toronto.

by Nikkei Voice
Nikkei Voice is accepting job applicants for the position of Business Manager. Knowledge of, and participation in the Japanese Canadian
community, as well as English to Japanese translation skills are both definite assets.
This is a three-day per week position with room to grow.
Desired Skills & Experience:
The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of bookkeeping practices including, but not limited to, the maintenance of monthly
spreadsheets, ledgers, journals, banking and payroll records. In addition, familiarity with year-end reports and auditor documents isessential.
He/she must be highly organized and detail-oriented. They will find themselves handling many disparate, but essential tasks. A significant
responsibility is the operation and management of subscriber information—the lifeblood of the newspaper! He/she must also liaise withexisting advertising accounts and explore new avenues in this capacity.
Company Description:
Founded in 1987 as a vehicle to inform the Nikkei community of the then burgeoning Japanese Canadian redress movement, Nikkei Voice is anational Japanese Canadian newspaper that has evolved into an important medium for Japanese Canadian expression and communication.
It is published 10 times a year in Toronto by the Board of Directors of Nikkei Research and Education Project of Ontario, and operates as a
non-profit organization. Issues are released in 16-page monthly installments (20 pages in the summer and winter double issues).
Nikkei Voice is looking to add a personable, enthusiastic, dedicated member to our team. Interested applicants are asked to send theirresume and cover letter to: nikkeivoice@gmail.com
All applicants are welcome. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of January 15, 2013
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Kyoko Abe
502013 Annual Bazaar
Mrs. Michiko Abe Kozlowski
20
Mr. Arthur Azuma
20
Mrs. Hiroko Barall
5,500
Hatsumi Film
Mr. and Mrs. Mandison Chin
25
Mr. Michael Drainie
50
Mr. Kojiro Ebisuzaki
27
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edamura
500
Mr. Ian Findlay
150
Ms. Suzanne Firth167
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fujii
500
Mr. and Mrs. Shiro Fujimoto
20
Mrs. Shizuko Fujimoto
50
Mr. Gary Hamasaki &Ms. Gayle Baxter
18
Ms. Chizu Hashizume
16
Mrs. Louise Y. Hayashi
28
Mr. George & Mrs. Gerry Hewson
50
Hiroshima Kenjin Kai
50
Mr. & Mrs. John & Michiko Hsuen 100
Mr. Eric & Mrs. Narumi Hyatt
10
Mr. Junji Ikeno
25
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
50
Mrs. Sylvia Ise
77
Ms. Sayumi Ito
20
JCCC Judo Kai
200
JCCC Kendo Club1,000
Rev Takao Kishii
100
Ms. Lisa Kotz
20
Ms. Karen Kuwahara
500
Mr. Tom Mor
11
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori
100
Mr. David Moriyama
50
Mrs. Alice Nicholson
77
Mrs. Laurie Nishida
50
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura
25
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nobuto
50
Ms. Doris Notzl
27
Mrs. Lina O'Connell
50
Winter Family FestMr. Ken Ogaki
250
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oikawa
50
2013 Annual Bazaar
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsugu Oki
100
Mr. Bernard Ozawa
383
Mr. Percy Ozawa
383
Mr. Bruce Saisho
100
Euchre NightMr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto
50
Mr. Kenneth Seki
77
Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa
100
Mr. Hisashi & Mrs. Nancy Sumi
20
Mr. and Mrs. Fumi Tabata
20
Mr. and Mrs. John Takaki
16
Anonymous
100
Wnter Family Festival

Mrs. Yuriko Takeuchi
Mr. Yosef (Joe) Tastassa
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki
Mrs. Kyoko Tomotsugu
Mr. and Mrs. Masami Tsuruoka
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno
Mr. Warren Wilson
2013 Shinnen Kai
Mrs. Masae Yamashita
Mrs. Sumi Yasui
Mrs. Marcia Masako Yoshida

100
10
50
50
10
50
100
50
33
50

Corporate, Foundation & Government
Donations & Sponsorship
Cassls Brock & Blackwell LLP
Hatsumi Film Project
Congee Star
Winter Family Fest
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Edward SC Lee Medical Professional
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
FUNDING matters Inc
JTI-Macdonald Corp
2012 Cultural Program
Knowledge First Financial
Winter Family Fest
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation2013 Sedai Conference
RBC Foundation
Monthly Film Night and 2013 TJFF
TD Bank GroupTD Volunteer Grant Program
The Mitsui Canada Foundation
Tim and Sue's No Frills
In memory of Roy Eto
In Memoriam
In memory of Don Kiyonaga
Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga
200
In memory of Eileen Harada
Ms. Mitsue Shintani
100
In memory of Emery Nose
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chian100
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Gresham
50
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Mototsune
50
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shin50
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki
25
In memory of Gordon Manabu
Nagatakiya
Hiroko Nagatakiya and Family
100
In memory of Hari Hagino
Ms. Sherry Hagino
150
In memory of Haruko Naruse
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mayerhofer
50
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
35
Mr. Robert Tsushima
50
In memory of Hisashi Bud Miyata

Mrs. Nora Miyata
100
In memory of Jane Azuma
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
20
In memory of Kazue Rose Omotani
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
25
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
50
Ms. Lynne Kelley20
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
30
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Goro Matsushita
25
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 25
Mr. Roy Nagamatsu
50
Mrs. Cathy Nakamura
25
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
25
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
50
Sam, Miyoko & Carly Noda
35
Mr. and Mrs. Akitsugu Obukuro
50
Mrs. Terry Sakura
50
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
30
Mr. and Mrs. Shiro Sasaki
20
Ms. Emiko Sumi
50
Mr. George Takahashi
25
Mrs. Jean Tanaka
50
Mrs. Toki Watte
50
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura
25
In memory of Kiyoshi Maikawa
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
25
In memory of Loved Ones
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
1,000
In memory of Maki Shinobu
Ms. Starr Hashiguchi
50
In memory of Marjorie Junko
Hamanaka
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai100
Mr. George Takahashi
25
In memory of Matsuko Betty Ebata
Estate of Matsuko Betty Ebata
300
In memory of Mike Nakamura
Mrs. Jessica Y. Nakamura
200
In memory of Roy Atsumi Eto
Ms. Nicole Beggs
100
Chau Family
100
Ms. Betty Fong50
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Fong300
Ms. Linda Kang
50
Ms. Marites Ocampo
50
Mr. Chuck Wong50
Mr. Jack Wong100
Mr. Tom Wong100
In memory of Seichi Ichiyen
Ms. Mary Kawasaki
100
In memory of Setsuko Sawada
Mr. Bert Allen
25
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Endo20
Mrs. Yukie Fuchigami
50
Mr. and Mrs. Shiro Fujimoto
30
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
20

13DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of January 15, 2013
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada
50
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron30
Mrs. Judith Hills
100
Mrs. Yukiko Hipsh
25
Mrs. Shirley Ikeda
20
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
25
Ms. Haruko Ishihara
30
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
25
Mr. Keray Itaya
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mrs. Teruyo Kitamura
10
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi
25
Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
20
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Puls
20
Mr. Masashi Shin30
Ms. Tammy Tsang
50
Mr. George Tsushima
25
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
40
In memory of Shigeo Kawasaki
Kawasaki Family
100
In memory of Tamio Tom Kamino
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 50
In memory of Tatsuo Baba
Mrs. Harue Baba
200
In memory of Terry Yoshikazu Tsuji
25th year
Mrs. Gale Durocher
100
Ms. Karen Tsuji
100
Mrs. Lillian Tsuji
100
Ms. Teresa Tsuji
200
Heritage
Anonymous
Ms. Lillian Michiko Blakey
Painting – Artsu Matsuri
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
In appreciation for Veterans Day
Sedai Project
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
Ms. Karen Kuwahara
Supporting Members

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16
30

22
500

Ambassador
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
LeaderMr. Mitsuyoshi Ito
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
PartnerDr. Arnold Arai
Mr. and Mrs. San Ariza
Ms. Ruby Fukumoto
Mr. Gary Hamasaki &Ms. Gayle Baxter
Mr. and Mike Ishida
Mrs. Yuki Kondo
Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
Ms. Kay Nagao
Mr. Akio Oda
Mr. and Mrs. Aki Saisho
Mr. and Mrs. Ross ShinMr. Stephen Shin
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Tazumi
Mr. George Tsushima
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama

960
1,000
500
460
500
150
110
150
150
150
150
127
150
150
110
150
116
110
93
93
127
150

Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre
Mrs. Rose Aihoshi
500
Mrs. Iso Amemori
500
Mrs. Naoko Amemori
Mr. Bruce Cockburn
Mr. Christopher Reid
Wynne Reid
Dr. Arnold Arai
500
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Asa
500
Mrs. Donna Curry
500
Mr. Lindsay H. Takashima
Mr. Richard Takashima
Mr. Russell Takashima
Mr. Terence Takashima
Mrs. Sharon Doi
500
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ebata
500
Mr. Tsuneo Eguchi
500
Estate of George Saito
500

Mrs. Doris Fujioka
Ghost Town Teachers
Historical Society
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron
Mrs. Susan Hidaka
Dr. Barbara Hori &Ms. Sandra Hori
Dr. and Mrs. Tatsuo Hori
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hosaki
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
Ms. Stacey Inouye
Anonymous
Mr. Yoichi Kato
Mrs. Dana Kinoshita
Mrs. Sachie Matsushita
Mr. Roy Nagamatsu
Mrs. Alice Nicholson
Dianne Nishikawa
Grace Kavanagh
Shirley Bastien
Judy Yamamoto
Ms. Denise Nishimura
Mr. Grieg Nishio &Ms. Carolynne Mori
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
Mr. & Mrs. Senyo &Yoshiko Nonoyama
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
Ms. Louise Okawara
Miss Mary Okubo
Ms. Toni Osbourne
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Otani
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
Ms. Joy Sato
Mrs. Masako Seto
Ms. Gail Shimoda
Ms. Prisca Tan
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Teshima
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Ms. Teresa Tsuji
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wesseling
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
Mrs. Marcia Masako Yoshida
Mr. and Mrs. Takehiko Yoshida

500
3,000
1,000
500
500
500
1,000
500
500
1,500
500
500
500
500
500
500

500
500
1,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
1,000
500
500
500
500
2,000
500
500
500
500
500
500

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5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

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HARU
MATSURIᆏ᱘Ț

Spring Festival 2013

Sat. March 2 & Sun. March 3
12:00pm - 5:00pm
࡮ Odori (dance) Performances࡮ Traditional Arts and Crafts
࡮ Martial Arts Demonstrations
including Judo Clinics with 2012 Olympian, Kelita Zupancic
࡮ Musical Performances including Koto and Taiko࡮ Delicious Japanese Food
࡮ Tea Ceremony
࡮ Display of Traditional Girl’s Day Dolls (Hina Ningyo)
࡮ And More
Admission Free for JCCC Members/children under 5
Family: $14.00 (2 adults/2 children)
Adult: $6.00・Children(5-16yrs)/Senior: $4.00

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6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5

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Kelita Zupancic

Kamp Kodomo
March Break 2013
Our Mission

To provide a stimulating and educational Japanese/Japanese Canadian cultural experience foryoung children.

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2012) to 12 Years

Dates

March 11 – 15, 2013

Times

Camp Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended camp care is available daily from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Fee

$ 180.00 if you register by January 25, 2013$200.00 if you register after January 25, 2013
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is happy to have Jerome returning as the Kamp Leader for another session. Alongwith dedicated volunteers, this team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite
interest and to hand over tradition to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure thatthe children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Martial ArtsMusic
Cooking
Dance

Language
History
Arts and Crafts
Geography
And More!!!

There is also one special activity day that may include an offsite trip.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
Registration deadline March 1, 2013.
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
March 11 – 15, 2013

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

Date

Telephone, include area code

Month

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

Name of Parent or Guardian:Relationship to Child: [ ] Mother
Contact During the Day:

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

We would appreciate an email address to send you confirmation of your child’s enrollment and to send the parent manual and emergency
card prior to the beginning of Kamp. Please note that registrations with out email contact will need to fill in the forms on the first day ofKamp.
Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:
Program Fees
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from each family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX($180.00 before Jan. 25/13)($200.00 after Jan. 25/13)($35.00 per week Flat rate only)(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

NumberV codeExpiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s nameson the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit card or if you
are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEX declines. Debit
card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00 administrative charge perregistrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one week prior to the program start date.
Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A minimum of one programsupervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the JCCC office and we will endeavor
to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmlessthe Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any liability concerning our child(ren)'s
involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of the applicant. The child(ren) & parent(s)agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. They are also aware that the pictures areavailable for purchase by Kamp Kodomo attendees and their families. By signing below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all rules,
regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for the session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit a Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
Registration deadline March 1, 2013
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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MATSURIᆏ᱘Ț

Spring Festival 2013

Sat. March 2 & Sun. March 3
12:00pm - 5:00pm
࡮ Odori (dance) Performances࡮ Traditional Arts and Crafts
࡮ Martial Arts Demonstrations
including Judo Clinics with 2012 Olympian, Kelita Zupancic
࡮ Musical Performances including Koto and Taiko࡮ Delicious Japanese Food
࡮ Tea Ceremony
࡮ Display of Traditional Girl’s Day Dolls (Hina Ningyo)
࡮ And More

Kelita Zupancic

Admission Free for JCCC Members/children under 5
Family: $14.00 (2 adults/2 children)
Adult: $6.00・Children(5-16yrs)/Senior: $4.00

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5

4 1 6 . 441.2345 www.jccc.on.ca

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How would you like yourlegacy to read?
You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple,
group, or organization.

Cost:

Individual or Couple: $500 per inscription
Example: “Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Jones”
Group or Organization: $2,000 per inscription
Example: “JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

The Nikkei Heritage Centre will
be a proud celebration of ourhistory and will introduce ourlegacy to the JCCC’s 200,000+
annual visitors. The history of
the community, with its startlingincidents of persecution, ultimate
vindication and evolution into
one of Canada’s most respected
and accomplished communities,
is an inspiration for all Canadians.

FRIENDS OF THE
NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE DETAILS
Limited time offer
Recognition wall with 1,000 names inscribed
All gifts tax deductible
Payment options available
Purchase Deadline - May 15th, 2013

Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre is a unique
opportunity for you and your family to become a partof Nikkei history at the JCCC. Your gift will support thecreation and ongoing operation of the Nikkei Heritage
Centre.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE
NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE

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Yes, I want to purchase an inscription as part of
FRIENDS OF THE NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE

THE NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE AT THE
JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre, we are proud to announce the creation of
the Nikkei Heritage Centre: a permanent Nikkei heritage
exhibit space and archive to preserve and celebrate theproud history of the Japanese Canadian community.
The Nikkei Heritage Centre is located within the new
JCCC Wing, which also features a Nikkei Heritage
Resource Office, Library, Tea Room, and Administrative
Offices. The JCCC Wing will transform 9,000 square feetat the heart of the JCCC’s first floor into a dedicatedcultural and educational corridor, bringing together theCentre’s cultural and heritage resources and exhibitions.
Construction will begin in the fall of 2012 with completion
set for 2013, our 50th anniversary.
We hope to see everyone at the opening of one of themost exciting and important initiatives in our 50-year
history.

“Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Jones”“JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

INSCRIPTION
Each inscription is limited to 42 characters including spaces and punctuation, in English and/or Japanese. The JCCC reserves theright to approve any wording. You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, or organization.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR INSCRIPTION NEATLY:

Examples:Individual:
Couple:Group:
Organization:

If you are purchasing more than one inscription, please fill out a separate form for each inscription.

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OFFICE USE ONLY

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O I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for an Individual/Couple at a cost of $500
O One Time Payment
O 5 Monthly Payments* of $100
ORO I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for a Group/Organization at a cost of $2,000*Friends of the Centre inscriptions will be installed only after your pledge is fully paid.
Donor Name:
Address:
City:
Phone: (Email:PAYMENT METHOD

Expiry Date:

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O CashO VISAO Mastercard
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Number:Signature:

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5

In the case of multiple CREDIT CARD payments, the first payment will be processed
immediately and the remaining payments will be processed once per month, forthe next four months.
O Please check if you DO NOT wish your name to be published with respect to thisdonation.
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