The Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2020

2020 トロント日本映画祭まもなく開催
Issei Day

一世の日

September 2020 2020年9月 Vol. 46 Issue 9

Dear Readers,
For the safety of our members, community and friends - and in accordance Ontario public healthdirectives - the JCCC is continues to be closed to the public until further notice.
During this time, the JCCC will be distributing our newsletter online only. Please feel free
to share our newsletter as it contains helpful information about the community as well as JCCC
offerings during this time of social isolation. Our website, www.jccc.on.ca, as well as our social
media pages will have the most up-to-date information.
Please note that this closure does not apply to private businesses operating at our 6 Garamond
Court location. Please contact them directly for updates on their status. Those business can beaccessed through the JCCC east entrance.
We thank you for your understanding and support, and look forward to welcoming you again
in the near future.
Please stay well.

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com
Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

Office Space Available
for Lease at JCCC
We have 1 or 2 office space(s) available
or possibly coming available for lease at
JCCC: 1 for 684 sf.f. and the other 1,911
sf. If interested, please contact our property
manager, Nao Seko at:
Bus:		
(416) 444-9900 ext 227
Cell:		
(416) 579-6921
email:		
nseko@masamigroup.ca

JCCC Staff

2019 - 2020 JCCC Board of Directors

President 			Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor		Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage			
Jan Nobuto
VP, Management		
Brian Toda
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			
Jonathan Carter
Co – VP, NJCC			
Miki Rushton
Co – VP, NJCC			Jiro Fukushima
Directors			Ann Ashley							Karen Gordon					Mark Hashimoto								Chris Hope								Kristin Kobayashi-Reid					Keiichi Kubo					Linda Ono					John Ota					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					
Karen Webb		
Advisors		
Mackenzie Clugston					Janice Fukakusa					William Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda							Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
				Christine Nakamura
JCCC Foundation Chair		Janice Fukakusa

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Sandy Chan
General Manager		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca		

416-460-3522

Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.228

Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator 			christinet@jccc.on.ca 		
416-441-2345 ext.221
Yuki Nakata
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukin@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca		 416-441-2345 ext.223
Yoshie Watanabe
Community Rentals
yoshiew@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.231

Su Yen Chongsuyenc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.303

Theressa Takasaki
theressat@jccc.on.ca		

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

416-441-2345 ext.300

Yumi Ogasawara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca			416-441-2345 ext.222

Deadline for the next issue is: Tuesday September 15, 2020.
次号の締め切りは2020年9月15日(火）です。

Yoko Tsumagari
Communications and Accounting Associate
yokot@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227

Your news is welcome!
Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Yoko Tsumagari

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5 Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca1

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Contents
Message from JCCC

3JCCC News

4

JCCC Programs

10

Renewing JCCC membership

12

Archiving at Home – Part 4

16

Sedai Features

17

Pat Adachi’s 100th Birthday Like Winning
the World Seriesh

18

Thank you – Donation

19

Warning from Japanese Social Services

26

Volunteer Spotlight and News

28

Cute, Unique and Stunning Stationery!

30

Should you sell your home during the
COVID-19?

31

BENTO MAGIC

32

Community News

33

Embrace @ Home

34

PLAY SPORTS TO GET KIDS ACTIVENISEI CURLING CLUB

秋に向けてのスキンケア
読書の時間～書店が選ぶおススメ本～

健やかな老後をめざして

その31

TJFF 2020 Prgramme
For updates, please connect with us on

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Message from JCCC
I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy.
In my last message I mentioned we weretargeting the week after Labour Day forreopening. In discussion with the board of
directors, the JCCC has decided to delaythat just a little bit. With the reopening ofschools and questions of a potential second wave we thought it was best to monitor conditions just a little longer before setting a firm reopening date. We apologize
for the inconvenience. Your safety is our
first concern.
Our online content remains popular andcontinues to grow. The Best of TJFF film
series drew big audiences and the Toronto
Japanese Film Festival Online Version
starts on October 3 with 22 great films.
October again finds the TJFF presenting
outdoor screenings – and introducing the
JCCC and the Japanese Canadian experience - in Tokyo’s spectacular Hibiya
Midtown complex near the Imperial Palace. New offerings from the virtual JCCC
include koto lessons and online children
programs in partnership with instructors
in Japan, while further seminars in Japanese beer, shochu, sake and whisky are in
the planning stages. With our Sakura Galapushed into 2021 we are planning an online gala dinner to bring the community together. In Heritage, we are working to ensure that our valuable interviews collected
through the JCCC Sedai Oral History andArchival Collection are well preserved forgenerations to come; as well as making
these wonderful stories available online.
We have also successfully establishedpartnership with the University of Toronto's
Faculty of Information under the Master ofPracticum program, which brings talented
young minds to JCCC projects through internships. Finally, we are very excited toannounce our new exhibition, Maru: Immigration Stories due to launch this November in the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre and virtually on Google Art and Culturethat will explore a variety of Nikkei stories
across the Americas.

Outdoor martial arts practices commenced in mid-August as we wait for asafe window to move back into the dojos.
Our front garden has been beautifully
redesigned through the endless energy
and goodwill of our volunteers. Many ofthe businesses at 6 Garamond Court like
Kaiseki-Yuzen Hashimoto Restaurant, Kiai
Acupuncture Clinic and Tokyo Beauty Studio are open and accessible through oureast entrance.
Since March, we have received countless messages of goodwill and encouragement. As exhausting and confusingas these past months have been, it hasbrought out the best in so many and hap-pily confirms just how much the Centremeans to so many people.
We are getting close. Thank you and see
you soon!
Thank you and see you soon.

James Heron, Executive Director**Please note that the reopening applies to our tenants as of July 31 so it is recommended that you touch base with businesses like Hashimoto
Restaurant, Kiai Acupuncture Clinic and Tokyo Beauty Studio to confirm their dates. They will be accessible through our east entrance.

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JCCC News

Issei Day 一世の日
Don’t forget to order yourIssei Day Bento.

JCCC’s Rock Garden– Breathe in Calmness

Take a look at the beautiful rock garden that has taken form
thanks to the work of committed volunteers.

As the COVID-19 situation remains
delicate, the JCCC will be honouring Issei
Day this year through the distribution ofa FREE bentos to our seniors, who are
70 years or older, for them to enjoy athome. We will be setting up 5 locations
throughout the GTA where you can booka time to pick up your bento. These
locations will be:
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

JCCC (Don Mills Road and Eglinton
Avenue East)
Momiji Health Care Society (Kingston
Road and Markham Road)
Japanese Gospel Church of Toronto(McNicoll Avenue and Midland
Avenue)Toronto Buddhist Church (Sheppard
Avenue West and Allen Road) andKyoda Plastics (Dixie Road and 401).

Please visit our website at www.jccc.
on.ca to find the registration link. Pick a
preferred pick up location and time thenfill in the form with your information (name,address, birthdate). If a family member orfriend is picking up on your behalf, please
make a note in the “Pick up instructions”
section to let us know or we won’t be able
to release your bento to them.
Bentos will be distributed on Sunday,
September
27.
Our
Issei
Day
complimentary bentos are available tothose 70 and over. The number of bento
and time slots are limited so please makesure that you register carefully. Don’t
delay! Supplies are limited! The deadline
to register is Monday, September 21.
If you have any problems with theregistration, or you have any questions orconcerns, please contact us at jccc@jccc.
on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 222.

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JCCC News

JCCC NewsYou may have been received JCCC’s newmonthly e-bulletin KOKUBAN. KOKUBAN
means blackboard in Japanese, and the
JCCC hopes to dedicate the contents of
KOKUBAN to learning about the peopleof our community, the history of ourcommunity, as well as fun facts about ourcommunity. As much as the JCCC is a
vibrant gathering place filled with activities
and events, it is also an engine forresearch, studies and preservation of theessence of our community. It is the wishof the JCCC that through KOKUBAN, we
can continue to share the depth of ourwork with you all.
And with this, the JCCC isextremely grateful and appreciate of all
the comments and feedback we havereceived. Members of the community
have reached out to us in response to thestories in KOKUBAN, and has propelled
the deepening of our understanding on
many pieces of history of this community.
For your convenience, current andpast issues of KOKUBAN will now beavailable on our website.

THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL MOVES ONLINE FOR 2020
Films from the program will also be screened in Tokyo as part of TJFF in Hibiya!

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 9th
annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival
will be held online from October 3 to 22
featuring 22 films using a state-of-theart online viewing platform, SHIFT72.
Screenings will also take place live inJapan during the same period in Tokyo
Hibiya Midtown Centre. The festival has
now grown into one of the largest film
events of its kind in the world and isrecognized by the Japanese film industry
as a vital conduit for bringing Japanesefilm beyond Japan.
The festival’s highlight Centerpiecescreening is the Canadian Premiere of
FUKUSHIMA 50, Setsurō Wakamatsu’s
harrowing drama of the employees
tasked with handling the meltdown of the
Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant after the2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
disaster starring Ken Watanabe andKoichi Sato.
Our festival also presents Canadianpremieres of major award winners.
Mitsuhito Fujii’s THE JOURNALIST which
won the Japanese Academy Awards forBest Film, Best Actor (Tori Matsuzaka)
and Best Actress (Eun-kyung Shim);

Hirohiko Arai’s intense erotic odyssey IT
FEELS SO GOOD (Kinema Junpo Awards
for Film and Best Actress and Best Film
Awards from Eiga Geijutsu Magazine andthe Yokohama Film Festival); Nobuhiro
Suwa’s haunting VOICES IN THE WIND
(Special Mention, Berlin InternationalFilm Festival) about a young women
hitchhiking across from Hiroshima to
Tohoku to an actual pilgrimage spot
called the “wind phone”: a disconnected
telephone booth where 3.11 mourners go
to speak with people they’ve lost.
TJFF is programmed to reflect therich diversity of the world 4th largest film
industry. North American and Canadianpremieres include Kazuya Shiraishi’slatest masterpiece ONE NIGHT, Yukiko
Mishima’s erotic drama THE SHAPE OF
RED, Renpei Tsukamoto’s foodie-friendly
mother-daughter
dramedyBENTO
HARRASSMENT;
Takumi
Saitoh’shallucinogenic COMPLY+-ANCE, Isshin
Inudo’s reimagining of the Jack Nicholson/
Morgan Freeman buddy comedy THE
BUCKET LIST with two if Japan’s top
female performers Sayuri Yoshinaga
and Yuki Amami, and Takahisa Zeze’s

devastating mystery and exploration of
the limits of trust, THE PROMISED LAND
based on Shuichi Yoshida’s crime stories.
Japan's most beloved comedy film
series celebrates its 50th anniversary withits 50th film in Yoji Yamada’s TORA-SAN,
WISH YOU WERE HERE while Masaharu
Fukuyama and Yuriko Ishida burn up thescreen in Hiroshi Nishitani’s international
story of romance and classical music
AT THE END OF THE MATINEE. The
samurai are also well-represented inlavish period comedies like Isshin Inudo’s
SAMURAI SHIFTERS, and Yoshihiro
Nakamura’s 47 RONIN IN DEBT.
Other screenings include Koki Mitani’ssmash political farce HIT ME ANYONEONE MORE TIME, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, Naofumi
Higuchi’s THE MASTER OF FUNERALS,
Tsutomu
Hanabusa’s
PROJECTDREAM - HOW TO BUILD MAZINGERZ'S HANGAR , Soichiro Komatsu’s
documentary FUZJKO: THE PIANIST OF
SILENCE AND SOLITUDE, Koichiro Miki’s
THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES,
and anime hits DETECTIVE CONAN:
FIST OF THE BLUE SAPPHIRE and s/b
SUMIKKO GURASHI: THE MOVIE.
Tickets for all Toronto Japanese Film
Festival (TJFF) screenings are priced
at CDN$9.99. Please enjoy the films athome with your family. Some films do
address adult themes so please checkage recommendations.
Films are presented on a Video-onDemand basis through our online platform
partner SHIFT72. E-Tickets will go on saleon Wednesday, September 23 starting
at 00:00AM (EDT) and continue throughto the end of festival on October 22 at
11:59pm. The process is quite simple; justgo to the Toronto Japanese Film Festival
website at www.torontojff.com and follow
the prompts

Visit the Toronto Japanese Film Festival website at www.torontojff.com
For the programs, see here.
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JCCC Virtual Library
Despite temporary closure of the JCCC,
the JCCC Library continues to provide
on-line book reading/storytelling on the
JCCC YouTube channel . New content is
uploaded weekly. Please visit the site for
new videos.
Please check in regularly on our online
channels regarding the latest updates on
re-openingof the JCCC and the JCCC Library.
閉じこもり生活でいまこそもっと本が読みたい！というこの時に、ライブラリーが閉館を余儀なくされているのは、仕方がないとはいえ、残念な状況ですね。再オープンができるようになりましたら、ＪＣＣＣウェブサイト
やSNSにてお知らせを流しますので、もうしばらくお待ちください。
よみ聞かせやブックリーディングをJCCC
Youtubeチャンネルで配信していますので、良かったらのぞいてみてください。現在は週一回のペースです。

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JCCC News
JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is hereby given
notice of the 2020 Annual General Meeting on Monday, September 28 2020 at
7:30pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON M3C 1Z5.
This meeting will be in person with the health directive guidelines being
followed.
Any member who is unable to be present in person can sign a Proxy Form.
Members may only vote in person or by completing the Proxy Form. This form
can be filled in and returned online by following this link:
https://jccc.on.ca/agm-2020-proxy.
All online forms must be completed by Sunday, September 27 2020 at
11:59pm.
For any questions, please contact JCCC Board Secretary Sharon
Marubashi at sharon.marubashi@jccc.on.ca.

Farewell to the 5 Generations Exhibit

Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, September 28
2020
Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual General
Meeting on Monday September 28 2020 at 7:30 pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto,
Ontario M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Approve Minutes of AGM – September 30 2019
Report from the Treasurer
Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year
Appreciation to Retiring Board Members
Approve Nominations to the Board
Message on COVID and the JCCC

Sharon Marubashi
Jonathan Carter
Jonathan Carter
Gary Kawaguchi
Sharon Marubashi
Gary Kawaguchi

Any member who will not be present in person can sign the attached Proxy Form. Members may
only vote in person or by completing the Proxy Form. This form can be filled in and returned
online by following this link: https://jccc.on.ca/agm-2020-proxy.
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 24th day of August 2020.
By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

As we are preparing for the opening ofa new exhibit in the Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre (MNHC), it is a little
bittersweet that we must say goodbye tothe 5 Generations exhibit that has been on
display in the MNHC for the past 6 years.
Originally commissioned in the 1990'sof in the 1990’s by the Multicultural HistoricSociety of Ontario, the 5 Generations
exhibit opened at the Royal Ontario
Museum in 1993. The exhibit told both
the general story of Japanese Canadianhistory as well as some of the specificexperiences of Japanese Canadians.
The exhibit was later installed in the
Toyota Heritage Hallway at the JCCC in
2003. The exhibit’s popularity and tie to
the Japanese Canadian community inToronto has made it a perfect introduction
to Japanese Canadian history for visitors
to the JCCC for many years.
With the inception of the Moriyama
Nikkei Heritage Centre in 2013, it was
decided that 5 Generations would be an
ideal opening exhibit. David Fujiwara
returned in his role as architect to redesign
what had been the Japan Information
Centre of the Consulate General of Japan
into the new Moriyama Nikkei Heritage
Centre. He also revisited his role as
curator to expand the exhibit to include
more stories from the ijusha community
and to feature some of the artifacts housed
within the JCCC’s Archive and Collection.
Over the past 6 years, the 5Generations exhibit has been the backdrop

for our Archive volunteers, school visits,
guest lecturers, book launches and social
events.
The 5 Generations exhibit willcontinue its legacy online on JCCC’s
website at www.jccc.on.ca. And it is withmuch excitement that we announce thenext permanent exhibit , Maru: Immigration
Stories. Maru will carry the stories of the
5 Generations further by capturing not
only the Canadian experience, but willtell the stories of Japanese emigrants
from their beginnings in Japan, to theirtravel throughout the Americas. For more
information and updates on Maru, pleasecheck our website, social media, andnewsletter.

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the
JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member
may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes.
I/We* hereby appoint______________ as proxy for each of the undersigned
to vote for the undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of themembers of the JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 28 2020 at any and all
adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

, 2020.

Signature of 1st Member

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Please Print Name

Signature of 2nd Member
Please Print Name

8_________* Family membership entitles each of the 2 adults in the same family and residing at the same
address to exercise one vote each. You may leave the appointment name blank; your proxies will
be exercised by a member of the JCCC Executive Committee or JCCC Board of Directors.

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JCCC Programs

JCCC Programs
JCCC Martial Arts Update

Even as many activities around us arestarting to resume, there is still a lot ofanxiety about resuming social interactions.
With so much to be concerned about,there’s no better time to pick up a newskill than from the comforts of your home.
Renowned Koto performer and instructor
Linda Kakō Caplan is partnering with
the JCCC, and kindly offering JCCC
members the opportunity to take one-onone koto lessons at a special discounted
rate. Don’t miss your chance to learn froma grandmaster. Students of all levels arewelcome, from beginner to advanced.
*NOTE: Students must arrange their own
access to a koto and must also have theirown set of tsume (picks).

SCHEDULE / FEE
LESSONS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE:
Private one-hour lessons will be
conducted by Skype. Once the JCCC
confirms a student’s registration with theteacher, a mutually-workable day andtime for lessons will be arranged between
the student and the teacher. Course level
and content will be determined by each
student’s level of proficiency. Curriculum
may include contemporary, folk, andclassical repertoire.
There is no dress code. However, forthose who enjoy wearing kimono, feel free
to put on your favourite kimono, yukata, or
haori for your lessons.
FEE
Private lessons are $50* each and mustbe purchased in 4-lesson blocks ($200).
The teacher is offering this special lesson
fee through to the end of 2020, available
only to those who register directly throughthe JCCC. *Regular price is $90/lesson.
REGISTRATION
Koto lessons are open to JCCC members.
If you don’t yet have a membership,
please contact us at jccc@jccc.on.ca andwe can assist you.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS•Fees are non-refundable.
•
Each 4-lesson block must be booked
and used within 6 weeks from date offirst lesson in each block.
•Lessons may be rescheduled with atleast two days prior notice, but missed
or cancelled lessons by students will
be forfeited. Lessons cancelled byteacher will be re-booked.

classes. Additionally, if their particular martial art is running an
outdoor class, they should have received another email inviting
their participation in this first phase of reopening.
All classes will require participants to register online
ahead of time in order to attend.

INSTRUCTOR
Linda Kakō Caplan holds the rankofTobiumeTsukasa
Daishihan(Grandmaster)fromtheIkuta-ryū
Chikushikai koto and shamisen school
headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. She
has performed in Canada, Japan, and the
US for decades. Caplan directed the York
University Japanese Music Ensemble
from its inception in 2004 until 2014, andalso taught the World Music koto andshamisen courses at York from 2006 to
2016. She has been teaching students of
all levels across North America in person
since 1987 and online since 2000.

REGISTER NOW https://jccc.on.ca/online-private-koto-lessons-linda-kako-caplan
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The following programs are currently offering outdoor classes:•

Kendo – Sunday 10:00 - 11:30 am•

Naginata – Sunday 3:00 - 5:00 pm•

Karate (Beginner – white, yellow and orange belts) – Tuesday
6:30 - 7:30 pm•

Karate (Advanced – blue, green, and brown belts) – Thursday
6:30 - 7:30 pm

After almost 6 months of suspension due to the COVID-19
restrictions, the JCCC is cautiously beginning our martial arts
programs onsite.
The JCCC has been working with the martial arts
programs to find ways to keep running programs during theclosure. Many programs have been offering zoom classes
as a way to keep their participants engaged and fit. As of thisnewsletter, the JCCC is excited to be offering some programs
outside on JCCC property.
Each martial art has taken the time to work with the
JCCC administration to form plans for participants safety.
The outdoor programs are limited in size and follow new
registration processes.
All students whose memberships with the programs wereactive at the time of closing in March should have received
an email outlining the new protocol for martial arts outdoor•

Kyudo – Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 pm•

Iaido – Saturday 3:30 - 5:00 pm*Aikido will also be starting outdoor classes at the JCCC shortly.
Please stay tuned for details.
If you are a current student, you should have received theinvitation to attend classes. If you have not, please email us
at onlineclasses@jccc.on.ca and we contact you as soon as
possible.
As we run these programs and evaluate the safety procedures,
the JCCC will also be working towards opening classes within thebuilding.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as
we work towards a safe return to martial arts programming.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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日 本 書 道公 募 展

JCCC Programs

13thJapanese

Maeda-sensei completes Spring classes online.
More information on future Shodo coming soon.

Calligraphy

http://www.norikomaeda.com/

Competition
in Canada

How to renew JCCC membership during the closure"Friendship Through Culture" is the JCCC's mission.
Regardless of whether times are good or tough, ourcommunity has persevered with our commitment to build
friendships, promote culture and serve our community.
These are unprecedented times and the JCCC Board
and Staff are working hard to ensure that the JCCC will
always be there for you and the community. But this will takeyour help.
We hope that you will renew your membership andbecause of these times, if you are able, we ask that you
please consider renewing at one of the Supporting Member
levels.

You can renew your membership in any of the following ways:

Membership Types and Annual Fees*
Regular

Individual (18 or older)$33.90

Family$56.50Supporting
Member**Individual$22.60

Couple$39.55

Partner$150

Leader$500

Ambassador$1,000

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In support of the JCCC, renew your membership now,understanding that the JCCC facility is closed, but many
initiatives are continuing online.

2.

Pay for your membership renewal now, but have yourmembership activated beginning when the Centre
resumes its operations.

3.

Renew my membership when the Centre resumes
operations.

Payments can be made by cheque to;
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto ON M3C 1Z5(including children 17 and younger)

Senior(65 or older)

1.

Award Presentation | Nov. 8, 2020 | 2PM
The ceremony will be broadcast via Zoom
To register email shodocanada@gmail.com
Exhibition | https://shodocanada.com
Competition organized by SHODO CANADA
Follow us @/shodocanadaor you can call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 ext. 222 to leavea message, and our staff will return your call to process yourpayment by phone.
*All prices include tax where applicable.
**For supporting membership, an income tax receipt will be issued for the highest allowable amount within CRA guidelines.

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A Recipe from our Seniors’ Supper Club

– Mapo Tofu –This month’s recipe is a throwback rightto the beginnings of our program. This
recipe for Mapo Tofu was brought to us
by Jason Kwan, one of our original volunteer chefs. He taught our first group of
Seniors’ Supper Club participants in 2015.
This recipe is quick to prepare andwon’t heat up your house in the warmth of
the summer weather we are experiencing.

Ingredients (Serves 2)
210 grams firm tofu
2 tbsp sliced green onions (2 stalks)
1 tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp chili paste (optional)
1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
225 grams lean ground pork
1/4 cup water Hot,
cooked rice
Equipment
Large non stick frying pan
Cutting board
Sharp vegetable knife
Small mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoons
Instructions
1. Drain water from tofu. Using yoursharp vegetable knife, cut the tofu
into 1/2 inch cubes. Set aside.

5. On stove top, heat frying pan over

2. Trim both ends and any discoloured

6. When meat is browned and noparts from green onions, then thinly
slice. Set aside.

3. Measure shoyu, oyster sauce, 1/4

14pink remains, add reserved shoyu
mixture and stir well coating all of
the meat.

cup of water and optional chili paste
into a small bowl. Set aside.

7. Add the cubed tofu and green on-

4. In a separate bowl, combine cool 2

8. Reduce heat to medium. Add thetbsp water and corn starch to createa slurry. Make sure that all of thecornstarch is combined with thewater.

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medium high heat. Once hot, addlean ground pork and stir fry, breaking up the meat as you brown it.

ions and stir into the browned meat.

9. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Storage and Reheating• Store any left over Mapo Tofu in the
refrigerator. Leftovers should be
eaten or discarded within 3 days.
Reheat in a frying pan or in the
microwave.
• Alternately, leftovers may be frozen
for up to 2 months. Allow to defrost
over night in the refrigerator, thenreheat as above.

cornstarch mixture to thicken thesauce and simmer over medium
heat for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture
while it thickens to blend with all
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By Theressa Takasaki,
Heritage Manager- Archive, Collections and Programming

Picture: Mrs. Nakagawa and Mrs. Fujioka athouse in Slocan, 1942

A while back, the JCCC encouraged you to
use the time you had while being at home
due to the ongoing pandemic to journal
your thoughts during this crazy time or to
begin recording your family history. Oneof our regular Archives volunteers, Roy
Nakagawa, took this advice to heart andhas been recording his family history withhis son Ron. We began the Nakagawa’s
story in the August issue, and will end it in
the October issue. This is part two.

away. The cabin had just one bedroomthat my sister and my parents occupied. I
slept in the main room.
That year, I worked as Dad’s helper
because there was no school. Dad’s job
was to install running water in the oldbuildings in Slocan. Temporary housing
had to be set up for the families as they
awaited housing as more and more
Japanese were interned. Some lived in
temporary accommodations in a hockey
rink between Slocan and Bay Farm.
Other families had to live in tents until thefirst snowfall.
We were able to move from our cabin
into a small empty house next to thegrocery store in Slocan. Some people
thought it was unfair that we had a wholehouse. Dad decided to invite a family
friend to live with us. Mrs. Fujioka wasalone and occupied the bed in the mainroom. She was quite happy to share ourhouse and meals. Mom was quite sickthat year so the arrangement worked out
quite well.
Once the buildings in Slocan were done,
Dad and I went to install the plumbing inthe shacks being built in Lemon Creek.
Each shack had three rooms. There wasan entrance into the middle room that
included a shared kitchen. The two outerrooms were used as bedrooms, one foreach family. The bedrooms had space
for two double bunk beds. Sinks were
provided with septic. Drinking water was
piped into stands outside along the road,one for every six to eight houses. These
were the same types of shacks that werebuilt just outside of Slocan at Bay Farmand Popoff.
By early 1943, my sister started
attending grade five. Pinecrest School
was set up in a new building for grades

one to eight. The teachers were Japanesehigh school graduates who completed
training programs organized in the otherinternment camps. The government did
not build a high school. I kept taking
correspondence courses and was tutored
by some older kids. My job helping Dad
was no longer needed after Lemon Creek.
My first year in Slocan was otherwise
wasted.
By fall 1943, Catholic nuns from
Quebec came to start a high school. An
existing Catholic Church was converted
into a school for grades nine to twelve.
When the school opened, I was in gradenine. There were 35 kids in my class. I
was able to take grade ten algebra andgeometry because of my correspondence
courses. It was a pivotal point in myacademic career. A year later when I
entered grade ten in Regina, I had toretake grade ten algebra and geometry. I
felt good when the other kids were amazedat my abilities. That inspired me to gofrom being an average student to being
the top of the class for all my subjects.
My parents’ dream of me becoming anengineer was suddenly possible. For
this, I am forever grateful to the Sisters ofAssumption from Quebec.
Life was getting back to normal.
Mom, however, missed going to church.
She insisted that I get confirmed at a
United Church. That Easter, a friend andI walked to the United Church in Lemon
Creek. We walked seven miles there andback to attend the Easter service and be
confirmed. We walked so far that day, I
don’t remember what we ate for Easterlunch that year.
Continued in the October issue of the
JCCC newsletter.

Sedai Features
Issei Transmigrationfrom Hawaii to Canada

Kay Kazue (Yamamto) Honda.
2010-043. Sedai Oral History Collection.

On April 16, 1907, an anxiety filled
telegram reached Tokyo from Vancouver’s
Consul Kishirō Morikawa fearing that an
unprecedented plan to transmigrate 3,000
Japanese labourers from Hawaii to theWest Coast of Canada would jeopardize
the well-being of existing Japanesecommunity in Canada. His concern was
there would not be enough jobs for theincoming immigrants. This fear was notreciprocated by officials in Tokyo andMorikawa was instructed not to intervenewith the mass transmigration of Japaneseimmigrants from Hawaii.
Morikawa’s pleas would prove to belegitimate when an anti-Asian riot would
ensue on the same year after Morikawa’s
telegram, which lead to the government of
Canada tightening its immigration Act in1908.
This month’s Sedai feature revisits
this period of upheaval in the historyof Japanese Canadian through Kay
Honda’s interview. Kay speaks about
her family's history, specifically how her
grandfather and father migrated fromJapan to Hawaii as contract workers inpineapple plantations. After the death ofher grandfather, Kay’s father, a teenager
at that time alongside thousands ofother Japanese laborers in Hawaii would
transmigrate to Canada.
The history of Japanese Canadians
is intertwined with the rest of the Japanese diaspora across the world as theirlives were ruled by changing governmental policies and the issei’s common desire to make a better life for themselves
and their families. This November, theMoriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre at the
JCCC will be launching a new permanent
exhibition that tells the stories of Nikkei
Communities in the Americas. In anticipation of the exhibition, we will be sharing
snippets of stories from these communities on the JCCC Newsletter and e-bulletin KOKUBAN. For more updates on the
exhibition, be sure to keep a look out for
information on the JCCC website and social media platforms. To watch the interview, click here.

Community in Hiding (part 2)

As told by Roy Nakagawa and documented by Ron
Nakagawa

By July 1942, my family was relocatedto Slocan City. Slocan was located on
the shores of Slocan Lake at the mouthof Slocan River. It was a beautiful placesurrounded by mountains. The town
consisted of two city blocks of old buildings
and some smaller dwellings scattered inabout a 1/2 square mile. The buildings
were all occupied so we lived in a log
cabin by the river a few hundred yards

This senbazuru will be a reflection of the community's collective wish for the health and wellbeing of everyone.
Picture: High school students in Slocan, 1944

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In Japan, the 3rd Monday in September is 'Keiro no Hi (Respect for Aged Day)'Pat Adachi’s 100th Birthday Like Winning the World Series
by Dale Vaillancourt

Our Mom/
Grandma
Pat Adachi’s
100thbirthday wason August08,
2020.
As a tribute to her love of baseball, we
associate our family’s story to winning
the World Series. The battle was pitting
strengths to see if the entire Team Adachi
could celebrate with their matriarch byovercoming the massive power of TeamCOVID. The secret to our win? Our Mom
is a great catcher and without a doubt, ourteam’s Most Valuable Player.
Team Adachi mates: Dennis, theeldest, is married to Mary. They have adaughter and son-in-law Jennifer and
Gord. Dale is the eldest daughter; next is
Kathy and Shen. Michael is a dear family
friend. Five players live out of town orprovince.
Team COVID: A pervasive roster
throughout the city of Toronto and
McCowan Retirement Residence where
our Mom resides.
Ball seasons run for eight months
and Team Adachi originally planned topeak with a birthday event of many family
and friends. But COVID-19 forced us
into a holding pattern. McCowan quickly
safeguarded all residents and allowed no
guests.
But our mentally and physically toughcatcher kept her skills sharp. With social
distancing in mind, Mom played solitaryscrabble games, led seniors’ exerciseclasses, and walked alone twice a day.
Family members would consistently calland relay how they too were keeping fit.
A strategist and forward thinker, she
unobtrusively helped us develop ourskills, team play, and how we interact.
With COVID still in mind, she asked two of
us to assess another living arrangement.
The newer location and services might
facilitate family visits with the demandsof her anticipated later needs. Mom well
knows that a smart fielder, for example,
runs towards instead of backwards to becorrectly positioned for a solid subsequentplay. She wanted her team to understandand practice brainball or intelligent tactics.
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Similarly, when she used regular mailto exchange health research findings or
asked us to use our networks to contact
others, we sometimes electronically
discussed her request amongst ourselves.
We were learning the value of not only asolid foundation but pairing our strengths
for future plays. Our discreet back catcher
knew that in any game, the strengths andall-out focus of one teammate can makeup for another who temporarily slips.
This act of backing up another took
place as team COVID constantly forced
our hand with their imposed protocols.
Late in the season, McCowan allowed
no mingling and only two social distancevisitors at a time for 20 minutes. Becauseof slippery COVID unknowns, McCowan
was being forced to allow only a limited
birthday celebration. Team Adachi was
intent on a whole team one.
Along the road to our championship,
setbacks happened. Every family member
experienced COVID infection, surgery
possibilities, or unusually high workplacestress. Fortunately, these challenges were
not at the same time, so a healthy player
adeptly assumed a new or additional role
to compensate for a downed one.
While Dale was ill, Kathy took on
the lead to innovate a surprise family
gift for Mom called Love Notes for Mom/
Grandma. We each had to create andreturn an artistic package that reflected ourthoughts about Mom and in time for Kathy
to complete it. The race was on because
team COVID not only reduced inventory,
but the postal service was devastatingly
slow. Barely recovered, Jenn took thelead to set up practice sessions and hosta Zoom meeting that would include theentire family.
Kathy had a sore leg and assumed
she would carry her awkward load ofparcels to Mom’s via the TTC. But Dale andShen worked out a detailed COVID-proof
schedule for Michael, who was happy
to drive. When Shen fell ill and Mom’splanned day was getting so busy, Den andMary proposed a Zoom call deferral. Dale
took on Shen’s responsibilities. And likeall great catchers, Mom has a high pain
threshold and confidence in her players.
She opted to continue on with the existing
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plan. Team COVID was leading the series
3 games to 2.
Shen resourcefully suggested she
and Dale connect via Michael’s phone
while he and Kathy sat surgically masked,
gloved, and virus-free across a table fromour matriarch. Mom opened the Love
Notes package Kathy aptly decorated inBlue Jays blue and white. Inside were
our family’s notes of sentiment, praise,and lovingly displayed through poetry,
pictures, and animation. Mom laughed asshe donned Kathy’s gifted Blue Jays cap
and Dale sported a funny mask phonefilter. We had hit a home run. Games weretied at three apiece.
It’s the final game and the bottomof the 9th. Despite some initial hiccups
that we laugh about now, we did it. The
entire Adachi team managed to get on
Zoom, topped off with Gord sporting asurgical mask with a huge painted smile.
It was a wonderfully warm way to interact
with Mom after all these long months ofpractice. She laughed heartily, we sang
happy birthday, waved to each other,joked, and relished we had our Mom/
Grandma finally in sight with all.
We knew that behind this World
Series win was our catcher’s smart subtle
leadership. Because of the pandemic,
she too endured excessive stresses ofher own, maybe even more than the restof us. Nevertheless, she kept a watchfuleye on the whole field and buoyed us
when needed. To play at the calibre thatMom needed to make this final game asuccess and beat Team COVID, we
had to indeed grow, bear down, focus,
and support one another. We had truly
achieved a Championship victory that
only could have been influenced by the
Most Valuable Player on our team - ourexceptional catcher Mom/Grandma, at
100.
Thanks for the win, Mom. We did it!

The JCCC is extremely grateful for the generosity of all who have made donations during this time. The outpouring of support,
commitment and kind words of encouragement we have received is a testament to our motto, Friendship through Culture.
Contributions will go towards the sustainment of the JCCC despite the temporary closure of the building. All donations help
ensure that we will have the ability to execute all of our programs and events once the facility reopens. We very much lookforward to welcoming you back to the Centre. Thank you.

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The JCCC Emergency Appeal is our request for your financial support to weather thisunprecedented crisis.
We closed the JCCC on March 16 cancelling all progams, classes and events plannedto the end of August.
During this closure the JCCC has no new revenue but still has operational costs to bear.
Please consider supporting the JCCC Emergency Appeal. We know these are toughtimes for everyone so we welcome any donation.
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/donate/emergency_appeal.php
Thank you for your support.

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EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC Foundation
The Hatanaka Family Foundation
Mr. Chris & Mrs. Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
In memory of Tsugio and Fumiko Ito
Associations, Clubs, and Organizations
AJC (Association for Japanese Culture)
The Art of Change
Bunka Shishu Artisan group
In memory of Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
Canadian Shorinji Kempo Federation
Hiroko Barall Room Wednesday
JCCC Iaido Club
JCCC Ikenobo Ikebana Thursday Class
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Senior Club
Kumamoto Kenjin Kai
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In celebration of Pat Adachi's
100th birthday
Ping Pong Club
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Congregation
In celebration of Pat Adachi's
100th birthday
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Corporates and Foundations
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Corporation
In memory of Mitsuru Sasaki
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In appreciation of Aikido classRichard A. Nishikawa Medicine
Professional Corporation
GeneralMr. and Mrs. Jim Abe
JCCC Staff
Mrs. Michiko Abe Kozlowski
Mr. Ahmed Abdi
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In honour of Del Ishida
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EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Ms. Reizel Encarnado
Mr. J-M Erlendson
Ms. Naomi Estee
Mr. Jeric Estiaga
Mr. Ben and Mrs. Shirley Eto
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In honour of the beautiful Mary Ellen
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In appreciation of Taeko's mask
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In appreciation of Taeko's mask

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Sanaye Inouye's 99th birthday
in August 2020
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The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi
Mr. James H. Kobayashi
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Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Matsumoto
Ms. Akiko Matsuura
Ms. Noriko Matsuura
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mr. Connor McBrine-Ellis
Ms. Bennett McCardle
Mr. Michael McCartin
Mr. & Mrs. Paul McClure
Mr. Steve McFarlane
Dr. John & Dr. Eiko Mernagh
Mrs. Sheila Merrick
Mr. Richard Mielke
Mr. Robert Minardi
Mr. Gianfranco Minnella
Mrs. Kyoko Minnery
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Ms. Barb Misiurski
Ms. Saori Mitchell
Mrs. Kay Mitsui
Mr. Nobby Miura
Ms. Kayoko Miyamoto
Mrs. Mitzi Miyasaki
Mr. Kazuo Miyazawa
Ms. Yufuko Mochizuki
Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
Mrs. Rose Mokbel
Mr. David Mondoux
Mrs. Joyce Moore
Mrs. Ruth Mori
Mrs. Shirley Morita
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Moritsugu
Ms. Maria Morvillo
Mr. Steve Motomura
Ms. Yaeko Munemasa
Ms. Caroline Munshaw
In honour of Eiko Brown
Mrs. Reiko Muramatsu
Ms. Aislinn Murray
Ms. Ruth R Nagami
The Nagata family
In celebration of Pat Adachi's
100th birthday
Ms. Marianne Nagata
Ms. Yoshie Nagata
Ms. Rosanne Nagy
Mrs. Mariko Nakagawa

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Mr. Roy Nakagawa
Mrs. Kaoru Nakamura
Ms. Maiko Nakamura
Ms. Yuko Nakamura
Ms. Yumi Nakamura
Mr. Hugo Nakasone Trillo
Ms. Yukiko Nakata
Mrs. Brenda Nakata-Gerow
Mrs. Atsuko Nakayama
Mr. David Namisato
Ms. Valerie Nash
Mr. Jerome Ng
Mr. Timmy Ng
Mrs. Anna Ngai
Mrs. Mariko Ninagawa
Mr. Don Nguyen
Nam Nguyen
Mrs. Rumi Nguyen
Mr. Keith Niall
Mrs. Alice Nicholson
Ms. Jeanne Nightingale
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nishi
Mrs. Laurie Nishida
Ms. Sandra Nishikawa and
Mr. Vince de Grandpre
Mr. Tim Nishikawa
Mr. Richard Nishino
Mr. Tomi Nishio
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
Ms. Mika Nonoyama & Mr. Tim Bishop
Ms. Velva Nystrom
In honour of my grandson,
Toa Maruzaki, who lives in Sapporo
Ms. Jen Obokata
Ms. Samantha Odell
Mr. Mike Oetlinger
Mrs. Minako Ogura
Ms. Kathleen O'Hagan
Ms. Beverley Ohashi
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
Mr. Eizo Oka
Mrs. Shirley Okawa
Mr. Kohei Okubo Family
Ms. Tomoko Omori
Ms. Carole Ono
Mr. and Mrs. David Ono
Ms. Toni Osbourne
Mrs. Haruyo Ota
Mr. John Ota
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Otani
In honour of Teruko Otani
Mr. Gerry Oue
Jamie Papanastasiou
Mr. Minkyu Park
Dr. Paul Pencharz
Mrs. Shirley Peterson
Ms. Mary Phan

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Ms. Ayla Phinnemore
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Piggott
Dr. Agnes Por-Somfai
Mr. Jean-Rosch Prudencio
Mr. Kris Raghubir
Mr. Ralph Ranez
Mr. Curtis Rasmussen
Ms. Suzu Renaud
Mrs. Barb Reynolds
Ms. Paige RiceMr. Dwayne Roberts
Mrs. Nancy Roxby
Marshall Rubinoff
Ms. Vera Rumyantseva
Ifrah Saeed
Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Jill Saito
Mr. Takeo Saito
Ms. Satoko Sakai
Mr. Yao Ryan Sakauye
In recognition of Darrell Sakauye
Ms. Tanya Sakharov
Mr. Eben Haezer Saputra
Mr. Jon Sasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Shiro Sasaki
Ms. Chizuru Sato
Mr. David Saxby and Ms. Julie Suyama
Mrs. Reiko Schlichtig
Ms. Catherine Schutt
Ms. Eileen Scidmore
Mr. Noel Scott
Mr. John Shaw
Mr. Jacob Shekter
Ms. Tracy Sheppard
Ms. Judy Sheridan
Jonathan Shida, Family &ICG Business Inc
Mrs. Lily Shigetomi
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Shikaze
Ms. Irene Shimoda
Mrs. Joanne Shimotakahara
Mrs. Angela Shintani-Sandrowicz
In celebration of Yuriko Shintani.
Happy 80th Birthday!
Marni and Martin Shintani
In honour of Kathleen & Koji Morishita
Ms. Mitsue Shintani
Mr. and Mrs. David ShippDr. Seiko Shirafuji
Mrs. Mary Taeko Shiraishi
Ms. Naomi Shiraishi
Mr. Eric Shitahodo
Mrs. Mika Shitahodo
Mr. Peter Shitahodo
Ms. Lynda Silk
Ms. Lela Simovic
Mr. Mikhail Smirnov
Mr. Dan Smith

Mr. Thomas Smith
Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Tomiko Smyth
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Soley
Ms. Mayumi Soundy
Mrs. Keiko St. Marie
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mr. Markus andMrs. Janice Stadelmann-Elder
Mr. Bart Stanczyk
Ms. Silvia Stanziola
Ms. Victoria Stawiarz
Mr. Joseph Stierman
Ms. Yasmin Strautins
Ms. Ai Su
Mr. Michael Suen
Mr. Pierre Suen
Mr. Kyohei Sugihara
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mrs. Ayako Sugino
Miss Gwen Sugiyama
Mr. George Suyama
Ms. Barbara Suzuki
Mr. Robert Suzuki
Mr. and Mrs. Krisztian Szabo
Mr. Cary Takagaki
Mr. Yasushi Takagi
Ms. Kiyomi Takahashi
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Takahashi
Mr. Lisa Takahashi
Ms. Midori Takahashi and
Mr. Chris Barkley
Ms. Rie Takahashi
Ms. Alana Takaki
Mr. Bill Takaki
Ms. Toshie Takakura
Ms. Donna Takano
Ms. Ayumi Takarada
Ms. Christine Takasaki
Mr. Hideo and Mrs. Naomi Takasaki
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Theressa Takasaki
Mr. Lindsay Takashima
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Stacey Takashima
Mr. Russell Takashima
Mr. Terence Takashima
Mr. Gregory Takata
Mrs. Marie Takata
Ms. Ai Takayama Cawthra
Ms. April Takeda
Mr. and Mrs. Yasushi Takei
Ms. Grace Takenaka
Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Mr. and Mrs. Shunji Takeuchi
Ms. Satomi Takusari
Ms. Rosita Tam
Ms. Kathryn Tamaki
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tanaka
Mr. Cornell (Cory) Tanaka

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Mrs. Kathleen Tanaka
Mrs. Lynda Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Tanaka
Mrs. Pauline Tanaka
Mr. Yufeng Tang
Mr. Yuki (Yukio) Tannoch
Ms. Carolyn Tateishi
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Mr. Gary & Mrs. Laurie Tehara
Mr. and Mrs. Masahiro Terada
Mr. Brian and Mrs. Joanne Terakita
Ms. Ruby Tezuka
Ms. Marisa Thomas-Perrier
Mr. Trevor Thompson
Ms. Yaroslava Timoshenko
Mr. and Mrs. Hok Oen Tjoa
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Toda
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Naomi Tomczak
Mr. Sebastian Toncu and
Ms. Keiko Simose
Mr. Harry Tonogai
Mr. Matheus Torres
Mr. Wayne andMrs. Susan Towle (Hatanaka)
Mr. Denny Tran
Mr. Glen Tremblay
Mr. Guy and Mrs. Brenda Troendlin
Mr. Mark Tse
Ms. Donna Tsuji
Mr. Mel and Mrs. Kim Tsuji
Danny, Jerome and Yoko
Mrs. Yoko Tsumagari
Ms. Nancy Uchida
In honour of Mona Forzley
Mr. Paul Uchikata
Mr. & Mrs. Rui Umezawa
Ms. Tomoko Uramaru
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno
Kyle Van Grinsven
Mr. Demetre Vasilounis
Mr. Alexander Vasolla
M Veerasingam
Mr. Jason Venditti
Ms. Erin Vermeulen
Ms. Laila Vincze
Mr. Dmitry Vinokurov
Mrs. Lori Wakabayashi
Mrs. Kathy Wale
Ms. Minnie Wang
Ms. Rachel Wang Qi
Ms. Karen Webb
Mrs. Carolyn Wells
Mrs. Irina Werner
Mr. and Mrs. David Wesseling
Mr. Gary Wesseling
Ms. Blair Whatmore
Ms. Crystal WhitneySep 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 9

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DONATION

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mr. Derrick Wiedel
Mr. Elvin Wingay
Ms. Hiromi Winters
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Ms. Alanna Wong
Ms. Jessica Wong
Mr. Jonathan Wong
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Wood
Dr. Astri Wright
In honour of Melody Cornell
Mr. Jim Wright & Ms. Rika Murota
Mr. Ken Yamaguchi
Mr. and Mrs. Soichiro Yamamoto
Ms. Wendy Yamamoto
Mrs. Yuri Yamamoto
Kei Yamamura
Mr. David Yamashita
Mr. and Mrs. James Yamashita
Mr. Wayne Yamashita
Mr. Keiju and Ms. Junko Yanagawa
Mr. Richard Yang
Mr. and Mrs. Tokuo Yano
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
Mr. Anthony Yao
Mr. Anthony Yi
Mr. and Mrs. Takehiko Yoshida
Mr. Akira Yoshikawa
Mr. Toshi and Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yoshimura
Mr. Paul Yu
Mrs. Min Zhou
Mo ZhuMr. Aliaksandr Zhukau
Mrs. Lily Zou
In Memoriam
In memoryr of a student in JapanYi Su
In memory of Anthony "Tony"
Tonegawa
Ms. Gayatri AnandMrs. Chris & Mr. Mark Asadoorian
Ms. Bonnie Curran
Dodie Muir
In memory of Alice Sakaguchi
Ms. Cheryl Grieve
In memory of Andrew Siu
Mrs. Susan Siu
In memory of Arnold Takamori
Ms. Mayumi Lashbrook
In memory of Ayako Takeda Myers
Mr. Frank Myers
In memory of Banjiro & Tsurue Eto,
Fred & Mary Kato
Mr. Benjamin Eto
In memory of Bert Nasu
Ms. Leslie Brindley

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Ms. Alison Nasu
In memory of Betty Kiyoye Sugiman
Ms. Momoye Sugiman
In memory of Bruce Ettinger
Mrs. Diane Carter
In memory of Carol & Miki Doi
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Laura Doi
In memory of Connie Mende
Mrs. Janice Bennink
In memory of Corteo
Ms. Maria Jose Garcia
In memory of Dixie & Ina
Mr. Alan Florence
In memory of Faye Harafuji
Mr. Edward Kennedy
In memory of Frank Obara (2015)
Mr. Jonathon Obara
In memory of Fumiko Ito & Tsugio Ito
Ms. Margaret Fulford
In memory of Fusae & Mitsuo Ohashi
Ms. Beverley Ohashi
In memory of George Toshio SatoMs. Sharon Eiko Fune
Ms. Joy Sato
Mrs. Sandra Tateishi-Kotack &Dr. Garry Kotack
Mrs. Jane Masukawa
In memory of Geri & Richard Shiozaki
Mr. Jesse Shiozaki
In memory of Harry K. Nishio
Miss Amy Nishio
In memory of Haruko Nakashima
Mr. Glen Nakashima and
Ms. Banasha Shah
In memory of Kaneko (Connie) Hoy
Mr. Peter Hoy
In memory of Kay Morishita
Ms. Janet Aitken
In memory of Ken and Ruth Tanino
Ms. Karen Tanino
In memory of Kilo Aida and George
Obokata
Ms. Elizabeth Obokata
In memory of K. Moranaka
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
In memory of Kimi Fukushima
Nobuko; Gord, Cathy, Jenn; Bob;
Larry, Judy; Ed, Karen
In memory of Kimiye Hayashi
Mrs. Kay Doi
In memory of Kuniko (Kay) Iwasa
Mr. John and Mrs. Kiyo Tohana
In memory of Kunio & Larry Suyama
Mr. David Saxby
In memory of Lawrence Heron
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi &Ms. Gayle Taguchi

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Mr. Toby and Mrs. Haruko Ishihara
In memory of Margaret Mori
and Joyce Nishio
Mr. Greig Nishio & Ms. Carolynne Mori
In memory of Masaaki Dazai
Mrs. Aiko Murphy
Mrs. Mitsuko Dazai
In memory of Masami Tsukamoto
Anonymous
In memory of Masayasu Mine
Mrs. Mari Rutka
In memory of Michi Ueda
Mrs. Brenda Murai
I memory of Muneo and Martha Miike
Ms. Sandy Miike
In memory of Norman Takeshi Ibuki
Ms. Lisa Ibuki
In memory of Ozzie Fujiwara
Ms. Denise H. Fujiwara
In memory of Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
Mrs. Tina Binns
Mrs. Pauline Tanaka
In memory of Rae Misumi
Ms. Joy Sato
Mrs. Sandra Tateishi-Kotack &Dr. Garry Kotack
In memory of Ritz Kinoshita
Ms. Johann Cooper
Mr. Ron Davies
Ms. Karen Sasaki
Ms. Joy Reiko Takahashi
In memory of Roman T Yap
Anonymous
In memory of Roy and Lillie Yano
Ms. Lillian Michiko Blakey
In memory of Sadao Kitagawa
Mr. Michael Kitagawa
In memory of Saichi Otani
Mr. Karl Otani and Mrs. Sawako Elston
In memory of Shigeo Stanley Kishimoto
Ms. Joyce Hayward
In memory of Shirley Mitsuko Edamura
Mr. Henry Edamura
In memory of Shoko Inokuchi
Mr. George Evans
In memory of Sidney Shigeru andSachiko Oue
Mr. & Mrs. Theurer Britton
In memory of Sugar Sato
Mr. Gord Sato
In memory of T. E Nishioka
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
In memory of Tad Miura
Mr. Steve and Mrs. Laura Hirano
In memory of Tom Oyagi
Mrs. Doreen Oyagi

As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

In memory of Tom, May & Bill Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. George Oyagi
In memory of Tony and Kimi Takenaka
Mr. Regan Takenaka
In memory of Tosh and Terry Sakura
Ms. JoAnne Sakura
In memory of Toshio Ryoji
Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
In memory of Mr & Mrs Toyoshi
Hiramatsu
Ms. Marion Yanase
In memory of Tsutomu Tanaka
Mr. Akira Fukuri
In memory of Yuriko Inouye
The Sanaye Inouye Family
In memory of Yoshikatsu Nagami
Mr. Tony & Mrs. Kumiye Gardiner
In memory of Zoya (Sophia) Karpa
Miss Su Yen Chong
Hiroko Barall Room
Ms. Eiko Giese

Mrs. Sonoe Howard
Ms. Yoko Hyde
Mr. Yosh (Yoshitaka) Inouye
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kawabe
Mrs. Nobuko Kitamura
Mr. Isao Kobo
Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
Ms. Toshiko Nakano
Mr. Eizo Oka
Ms. Mitsuko Okui
Ms. Fumiko Ouchi Grafen
Ms. Fumiko Shiba
Mrs. Kimiko Teh
Mrs. Nagiko Watanabe
Dr. Seiko Shirafuji
JCCC Aikikai
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Ilia Averbouch
Mr. Chris Bryant
Mr. Adrian Iliescu
Mr. Valentin Iliescu

Mr. Adrian Pop
Ms. Gurneet Singh
Mr. Aliaksandr Zhukau
JCCC Kyudo Club Seikyu Kai
Mr. Harold David Marsden
Mr. Chris Sora
Mr. Michael Suen
Ms. Mie Takahashi
Urara Minbu Kai
Mrs. Michiko Abe Kozlowski
Mrs. Harue ClipshamMrs. Sonoe Howard
Ms. Yoko Hyde
Mrs. Mariko Liliefeldt
Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
Ms. Toshiko Nakano
Ms. Yoshiko Nakao
Mr. Eizo Oka
Mrs. Noriko Oka
Mrs. Kimiko Teh

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of August 24, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Betty Aihoshi
Mr. Omar Aleman Matinez
Mrs. Shirley Doi
Mr. Richard Iwasa
Ms. Meg Karper
In honour of The Otani Family
Mr. Kim & Mrs. Shirley Shikaze
Organizations
St. Andrew's Japanese Anglican
Congregation
In memory of Dr V Jeanne Ikeda

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50
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10
100

In Memoriam
In memory of Dennis Ohashi
Mr. Jerome Ohashi
100
In memory of Hideko Hedy Arai
Mrs. Yuriko Takeuchi
50
In memory of Kay Morishita
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
100
In memory of Kimi Fukushima
Mr. Ken Fukushima
600
In memory of Mitsuko Mickey TanouyeMrs. Doris Fujioka
20
In memory of Ritz Kinoshita
Mrs. Fujiye Ono
100
In memory of Thomas Arai
Mrs. Betty Lou T. Arai
2,000

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Heritage
Masayuki Roy Uyenaka andhis daughter Laura
In memory of Anthony Tonegawa
Mr. Christopher andMrs. Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
In honour of Jonathan Carter &Julia Katsivo
Support Member
PartnerMr. Raymond Leung

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100

150

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Warning from Japanese Social Services:

ジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービス（JSS）より

A rise in fraudulent and problematic activities on online classified
advertising services and online bulletin boards

オンライン掲示板や個人広告サイトの利用に関する注意喚起

by Takanori Kuge, M.Ed Counselling Counsellor / Psychotherapist

by 公家孝典 カウンセラー／サイコセラピスト

JSS is a non-profit charitable organization
providing counselling and information
services mainly for the Japanesecommunity in GTA. Although the issues
brought in to JSS are quite diverse, in thelast few years we have noticed a troubling
rise in dangerous activity stemming fromonline classified advertising services andonline bulletin boards, such as Craigslist,
Kijiji, eMaple, JPCanada and etc. In order
to raise awareness, we would like to sharethe following information.
Most Common Types of fraudulent andproblematic activities– Employment•
Posts or advertisements for wellpaying jobs for Japanese women,such as SPA staff, massage or
esthetician roles (these are often
actually prostitution, which is illegal)•
Posts or advertisements of thebusinesses saying that “No workpermit required” (working without avalid work permit is illegal) *In somecases, a person with a valid work
permit unknowingly works “underthe-table” – Be careful if your hourly
wage is lower than Ontario’s minimum
wages, you get paid only in cash and/or your employer does not issue a pay
stub, T4 or Record of Employment.
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Posts or advertisements of thebusiness to seek a “trading assistant,”in which the assistant is asked to open
a new bank account and unknowingly
gets involved in money laundering.
– Housing•
Posts or advertisements for rooms forrent, where a “fake landlord (swindler)”says he/she lives outside of Toronto
and requires a deposit of the first &last months’ rent to be transferred(these are often fraudulent)

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Swindlers (fake landlords) show
pictures of an exceptionally clean andnice room to lure the targets and saythat there are competitors who wantto move in the room to pressure thetargetPosts or advertisements for rooms forrent, where a fake landlord (swindler)
takes the targets to a lobby of a realcondo or a nice house but says he/she cannot show the room with some
excuses (“due to COVID 19” forinstance) and requires a deposit of
the first & last months’ rent to be paid(these are most likely fraudulent)Posts or advertisements for rooms
for rent, where a fake landlord who
really is a tenant sublets the rooms of
the house solely to Japanese youths
and takes advantage of them inmany ways: arbitrarily increases therent, arbitrarily kicks out the tenants,
refuses to refund the security deposit
and arbitrarily harasses the tenants– Other•
Posts or advertisements to sell
expensive winter jackets (e.g.. Canada
Goose) and/or suits (e.g.. Armani) – inmany cases these are fraudulent
Common Types of Situations Faced by
Japanese People Living in Toronto
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SexualHarassment(unwanted
touching, unwanted advances of asexual nature, etc.)
Workplace Issues (underpayment,
illegalemployment
practices,
withholding of tips, etc.)
Sexual Assault (including sexual acts
on a person too intoxicated to consent)
Revenge Pornography
Domestic Violence
Housing-Related
Issues(unsafeconditions, withholding deposits, etc.)

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Fraud (Canada Revenue Agency
Scams, identity theft, etc.)
Theft
Privacy-Related Issues
Mental Health Issues

Where to go for Help
1. Contacting the administrators/managementof the services:If you find fraudulent and dangerous
postings/advertisementsonororiginating from online classified
advertising services and online bulletinboards such as Craigslist, Kijiji, eMaple,
JPCanada and etc, please contact theadministrator of the services. You could
find information to contact them on theirwebsites.
2. Contacting the Police or theGovernmental Agencies– Possible Criminal Actions
If you have been a victim of any of thepossible criminal actions, please consult
with the police. In case of emergency,
you should call 911. Non-emergency
line of Toronto Police is 416-808-2222. If
needed, ask for a Japanese interpreter(Interpreters could be provided by thepolice free of charge). You could call
– Issues related to Employment
Employment Standards Information
Centre (under Ministry of Labour of
Ontario)
GTA: 416-326-7160
Canada-wide: 1-800-531-5551
TTY: 1-866-567-8893– Issues related to Housing
Tenant Hotline: 416-921-9494
If you would like any information on theabove, please contact Japanese Social
Services. Our counselors are here to help.

JSSはカウンセリング・情報提供サービスを行っている非営利の相談機関（詳しくはhttps://jss.ca/をご参照ください）で、日々たくさんの相談が寄せられます。
今日の私たちの生活はインターネット抜き
では成り立たないと言っても過言ではないほど、インターネットに依存したものになってきています。
これにともない、
ここ数年オンラ
イン掲示板、個人広告サイト（Kijiji、Craigslist
やeMaple、JPCanadaなどの日系の電子掲示板）および種々のSNSなどインターネットを利用した様々な手口の悪質な行為により被害を受けた方たちからの相談が増えています。
この度は、この場をお借りして、皆様に注意喚起をさせていただきます。 以下の注意事項を読んでいただくことで、皆様が危険やトラブ
ルに巻き込まれる可能性を少しでも減らすことができれば何よりです。

＜よく見られる悪質な広告の例＞•
スパ、マッサージ、エステなどの店員募
集の求人広告で非常に高額な給料をうたっているもの （これらのほとんどは
性風俗・売春のビジネスでカナダでは違法です。）•
求人広告で連絡してみると、「ワークパー
ミットなしでも働ける」というものや、明らかにオンタリオ州の最低賃金を下回るもの（ワークパーミットなしでの就労は違法です。）＊「給料は現金のみでしか払えない」、「給与明細（Pay Stub）は発行しない」、「タックスリターン用のT4やRecord of Employment（ROE）は発行できない」というビジネスは要注意•
コンドや一軒家の部屋貸しの広告で、連絡してみると大家が現在は州外や海外に住んでいるため最初と最後の月の分の家賃、セキュリティーデポジットの振り込み、電子送金を求めるもの。
（送金すると、さらなる送金を求める連絡が来て、その後連絡が取れなくなります－完全に詐欺です。）•
コンドや一軒家の部屋貸しの広告で、連絡するとその部屋の“大家の振りをした人物”が、ネット上の写真しか見られない段階で、最初と最後の月のレントなどの

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デポジットを要求してくるもの（最近はコロナを理由に「写真しか見せられない」という手口も確認されている）。また、別の手口では、物件の入り口等（コンドのロビーとか）まで連れていき、「現在の住人と連絡が取れないから中は見せられない」などと言って、実際に部屋を見せないが、手付金を要求してくるもの。
どちらの手口も、高級コンドに連れて行ったり、きれいな部屋の写真を見せたりして、他にも希望者がいることをにおわせてプ
レッシャーをかけ、急いで手付金を払わせようとする手口が多い。）
自分が借りている一軒家の部屋を日本人限定で貸し出し、嫌がらせをしたり、急に追い出す、セキュリティデポジットを返さない、などの行為をはたらいている人
物がいる
カナダグースのウィンタージャケットやア
ルマーニのスーツなどを格安で買えるという詐欺の広告
ビジネスの手伝いという名目の求人広告で、銀行口座を開設させマネーロンダ
リングの手伝いをさせる詐欺＜JSSに多く寄せられる相談＞
トロントで暮らす日本人が直面しやすい問題•
セクシャルハラスメント（by 大家、雇用
主、同僚、
クラスメートなど）•
性的暴行（酩酊状態での同意のない性的行為も含む）•リベンジポルノ•
ドメスティックバイオレンス•
雇用問題（最低賃金以下での労働、賃金
未払い、無休トレーニング、サービス残業など）•
賃貸に関する問題（詐欺、不当なセキュ
リティーデポジットの要求、セキュリティーデポジットの無返却、違法な生活環
境－例：室温が21度以下など）•
詐欺（賃貸、物の売買、CRA（Canada
Revenue Agency）を装った振り込め詐
欺など）
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盗難
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メンタルヘルスに関する相談

27＜問題に巻き込まれたら/被害にあったら＞•オンライン掲示板、個人広告サイト（Kijiji、CraigslistやeMaple、JPCanadaなどの日系の電子掲示板）および種々のSNSなどインターネットを通じて詐欺や違法な活動の被害にあった場合で、その加害者が継続的に投稿している場合には、さらなる被害者が出る確率を減らす
ために、各サービスの管理者に連絡してどのような被害にあったのかを説明し広告の削除依頼を出しましょう。
•
明らかな犯罪行為の被害にあった場合には、直ちに警察に相談しましょう。ケースによっては、日本語の話せる通訳サー
ビスをつけてもらえるはずです。緊急の場合＝９１１／緊急でない場合＝４１
６－８０８－２２２２
雇用に関する問題の相談機関：
Employment Standards Information
Centre (under Ministry of Labour of
Ontario)－GTA: 416-326-7160－Canada-wide: 1-800-531-5551－TTY: 1-866-567-8893
賃貸に関する問題の相談機関：
テナント・ホットライン: 416-921-9494
警察に相談するべき問題かどうかわからない場合や、
どこに相談すればいい問題なのかわからないような場合にはJSS（416-3859200）までお電話ください。
★ 警察や担当の公的機関に相談してもすべての問題が解決できるわけではないので、まずは被害にあわないように気を付けることが大切です。皆様のトロントでの生活が楽し
く、快適なものになることを願っております。

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JCCC Volunteer News
Implementation of the new JCCC Volunteer Database System
ボランティアデータベースソフトウェア導入
By Volunteer Committee

With safety as a primary concern for all our
members and visitors, the JCCC has no
choice but to suspend most of our volunteer
activities for this year. Nonetheless, thevolunteer committee remains hard at workin implementing a new system so thatwhen the JCCC is ready to host events
and welcome volunteers once again,
we will be able to do it in a manner thatis safe and efficient. VolunteerHub is a
new database that will allow volunteers
to find opportunities, register and manage
their profiles electronically, making thevolunteer experience at the JCCC safer
and more efficient. Information on the
progress of this system will be updated
in future newsletters. We look forward to
your support as we move to improve the
JCCC volunteer database system.

Ready To Serve『ニューノーマル』に直面している今、JCCC
はコミュニティの皆様の安全第一を考慮し、年内はJCCC恒例イベントを中止いたします。
残念ながら、JCCCで行うことはできませんが、オンラインなど別の形で開催できないか検討しております。
このような状況の中ではありますが、ボランティアコミティでは、『VolunteerHub』
というボランティア管理システムの導入を進めてまいりました。データを管理しやすくするためのソフトウェアの構成、オンライン申込フォー
ムの設定、現在に至るまでのデータ取り込み作業など、大掛かりなプロジェクトではありますが、これらの作業が完了すれば、ボランティ
ア募集要項の共有、事前登録、イベント当日のサイン・インとアウト、全てのデータ集計と管理をより効率的で安全に行う事ができます。

Volunteer Spotlight

In this space, we will be shining a “spotlight” on one of our many
dedicated JCCC volunteers.

Meet Debbie K.

How long have you been a volunteer here at the JCCC?
If performing odori at the JCCC during the 1960's Tanabata
Festival and the 1970's-1980's Metro Caravan counts, thensometime in the late 1960's would probably be the start of'fun' JCCC volunteer activities and involvement.
How did you get involved with volunteering at the JCCC?
The 'working' volunteer phase started in 1987 when Naotoshi Seko recruited for teams of Cash/money counting
people for JCCC events, especially during the JCCC's Tokyo Pavillion entry at Metro Caravan time. Even though myfather Kunio Suyama was then JCCC Executive Director,
it was Nao Seko who brought me in. To this day I always
look forward to JCCC events where accounting for the cash
received is a part of the day.

by courtesy of Mika Fukuma

Debbie is a volunteer who works “behind the scenes” mostof the time. But she plays an important role and is at mostmajor events. Both she and her family have a long history
here at the JCCC.

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また、
クラウドベースのシステム管理
により、JCCCウェブサイトから直接『VolunteerHub』にアクセスできるようになります。
これにより、各イベントで毎回決まったエリアを担当してくださるクラブやグループの代表の方は、直接自分達のグループのボラン
ティア管理を行う事が可能になります。
この『VolunteerHub』をスムーズに活用していけるように、引き続き尽力致します。
しばらくの間は新しいシステムに馴染んで頂
く為に、何かとご不便をおかけする事もございますが、ご理解とご協力のほどどうぞよろしくお願い致します。ニュースレターで、引き続き進行状況をお知 らせしてまいります。

At Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, we care for our customers heath and safety by providing
Japanese hospitality, Omotenashi and ensure that by creating a social and physicallydistanced dining experience that is curated to each guest.
We look forward to serving you again in person as it's time to dine again and experience
A Moment Together, Ichigo-Ichie.

What type of volunteer work have you done?
Although I have been helping mainly with the cash counting
at various JCCC events, there are times where I'd be helping
with food preparation and other tasks as requested.

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Social Distance Care Box

Traditional Japanese Meal At The Comfort Of Your Home
Focusing On The Beautiful Culinary Techniques Of Kaiseki Cuisine
Summer Is Calling Care Box$150.00

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Care Box$150.00

Please visit www.kaiseki.ca for more details
or email us at rsvp@kaiseki.ca
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Dinner Course Case Box$300.00

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Back to School

Cute, Unique and Stunning Stationery!
by Wendy Shi, Sweven MediaHave you started shopping for school yet? It may be challenging when it comes to picking school supplies as the school
start date is getting closer, but don’t worry, this year I made myself a shopping list so that I will have all I need for the newsemester!
I also like to prepare some wooden
pencils for my art class as it gives mea different writing experience than themechanical pencils. But the wooden
pencil leads are easily cracked in mypencil case without caps. Putting on
caps for them will help to protect theleads.

Back to School Shopping List Cutestationeries always allow me to use
in creative ways. I use paper clips toorganize my school work papers, myreceipts, and I often use them as mybookmarks!

The first thing is to prepare different
colour pens and highlighters. These
are important to make my study more
efficient and organized when I takenotes.

Sticky notes are always convenient forlabeling and organizing for different
subjects. And there are always cuteones I can find. I will never say no tothem.

For a stationery addict like me,
how can I forget the most importantstationery – Washi Tapes! Sometimes
it’s hard to keep them together, now
with this case, I can organize thembetter!

One of my favourite pencils is thisnostalgic multipoint push up pencil,
when one lead becomes dull, all I
need to do is to pull it out and push
it into the other end of the pencil toreveal the next pre-sharpened tip.
Super easy to use!
I will also put a pair of small scissors
in my pencil pouch just in case I need
it. It is important that they have covers
on the tip of the scissors so I don’thurt myself.

If you want to make things eveneasier, you can find different Back to
School Sets on Oomomo’s E-shop.
The only thing you need to do is topick the right set that best fits yourneeds.
Please visit Oomomo E-shop
https://eshop.oomomostore.com/
Oomomo First Markham Place:
3265 Highway 7 EastMarkham
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Bento magic!

in Japaneseby Mariko Ishii, Toriichi Catering

Main and side dishes together
Most of the bento has rice dishes as
the main. Simply, fill half of the bento
box with plain rice, onigiri (rice ball), or
seasoned rice such as fried rice, omurice (fried rice covered in omelette), or
takikomi gohan (seasoned with dashi
and soy sauce along with mushroom,
vegetables, and meat or fish). Side
dishes usually contain fish or meat andsome vegetables. Popular items inside
the bento box include; grilled fish, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), meatballs,
hambagu (Japanese hamburg steak),karaage (Japanese fried chicken), katsu(fried pork), sausages, potato or pasta
salad, broccoli, cherry tomato, etc.

Memories of BentoAs I grew up in Japan, I did not needto bring a bento to school until I becamea high school student because I had
kyushoku in my classroom. (Kyushoku isa lunch provided by Japanese elementaryand middle schools.
The kyushoku
system was initially implemented to
improve children’s nutritional healthin the post-war period.) However, in
special occasions like field trips andundokai (annual sports day), my mothermade a bento for me. When I was in
middle school, my mother made bento
for me every weekend because I had
basketball practices or games all day
every weekend. My bento at that time

As we enter this fall season, Nisei Curling Club will once
again be looking for new members to join in a recreational
sport activity which will help to shorten the dreary wintermonths to come. It’s a great opportunity to learn the sportof curling in a friendly social environment. For Canadiangolfing enthusiasts, it’s a great complementary sport tohone that eye-hand co-ordination and balance essential
to good golf.
Curling, which has been adopted by Canada as its“other Winter Sport”, has been growing internationally,
especially in the orient as Chinese, Japanese and Korean
teams have started to establish themselves in international
competition. This growing popularity is further evidenced
by the increasing success of the Professional CurlingTour. Sadly, we’re not at that level.
Due to COVID-19, all details for Nisei Curling’s
upcoming season have yet to be finalized but, Nisei
Curling will be held on Sunday evenings at the Unionville
Curling Club between 7 – 9 pm. More details will follow assoon as COVID protocols for curling at Unionville CC are
finalized (still in the works). The actual starting date will be
shortly after Thanksgiving.
If you’d like more information, please contact Nao Seko
at: Cell 416-579-6921 / Email to nseko@masamigroup.ca
We look forward to hearing from you.

by Head Coach Makoto Unagami

How we make people smile.

Bento is a special kind of Japanese meal
in a box that is not only tasty but also very
healthy with balance of the ingredientsand eye-catching colours or design.

NISEI CURLING CLUBPLAY SPORTS TO GET KIDS ACTIVE

was 2 onigiri and a large bento box (norice inside). I had my bento little by little
between practices or games and I did
not need any other snacks. Bento iswell balanced and keeps teenage athlete
running all day long.

New wave - Kyaraben

Nowadays, you can see Japanesekawaii culture in bento too. Kyaraben(character bento) is a character-shaped/
designed bento that is popular for smallchildren.

Hello JCCC Family,
Thinking of how to get your kids to be active? We, J Athletics
Canada, have an answer.
We have been running Japanese sports programs within the
GTA Japanese community since 2018. We focus on developing
life skills for the kids through sports. Our head coach, Makoto
Unagami, has over 15 years of coaching experience in Toronto.
Although we love soccer, we offer a variety of family sport events
as well. (Open to all born in 2008-2016; must be 4 years andolder)
If interested, please contact us at the following:
Email:info@j-athletics.com, Website: https://www.j-athletics.com/
Check our Instagram @j_athlet1cs*Open to all born in 2008-2017; must be 4 years and older
JCCCの皆様『スポーツは武器になる』を合言葉に日系コミュニティーでスポーツを日本語で教える活動を行っておりますJAC(ジェイアスレチックスカナダ）です。
キッズを持つご家族のみなさまいかがお過ごしでしょうか？新型コロナウイルスの心配は尽きませんが、スポーツイヤーであった２０２
０年、オリンピック・パラリンピック開催が中止となり、ここカナダでもキッズたちが思い切って遊ぶ場所が制限されております。
どうか多くのキッズがスポーツや遊びがないことが普通になってほしくないと心から感じております。
JACでは、キッズがスポーツを通して活気のあるトロントを多くのご家族と作っていきたいと考えております。スポーツが持つ熱量はきっとキッズにも届いてくれると信じています。
さてJACでは、以下の日程で新シーズンのプログラム参加のスポー
ツキッズを募集をしております。性別、経験に関係なく、初めての一歩をJACは全力で応援します。沢山のキッズが来てくれることを心より感謝しております。

<サッカースクール・日本語運動教室 in NorthYork 毎週土曜>@McKee Public School (35 Church Ave, Northyork)
4歳から13歳までのキッズがたくさん参加しています。
9月5日-10月3日(全5回) お申し込みはこちらから活動の様子はこちら

About Toriichi:
Toriichi Catering makes authentic Japanese bentos for everyone toenjoy the real Japanese taste! We take bento orders once every two
weeks. Our goal is to make people happy and smile with our bento.
We have 4 kinds of bento boxes; Large Bento, Small Bento, Sushi
Chicken, Sushi Rolls. Items inside the bento boxes changes every
time.
Please contact us at info.toriichi@gmail.com for details.

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FREE PEA GRAVEL AT JCCC
We have approximately 3 – 4 cubic yards ofpea gravel available for free at JCCC on afirst-come, first-served basis.
The pea gravel is mixed with a little soil
but can be easily separated with a hose.
If interested, please bring along your own
container.

@toriichicatering33

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この夏沢山の日差しを浴び、心も身体もエネ
ルギーチャージ&リフレッシュされた方もいらっしゃるとおもいます。紫外線を受けて痛んだお肌の夏の疲れを引きずらないよう秋に向けてお肌の大掃除をしましょう。

黒ずみの原因秋に向けてのスキンケア
by Keiko Itoh, Tokyo Beauty Studio Inc

秋のお肌は古い角質を溜め込みやすくなっています。通常はお肌のターンオーバーにより古くなった角質が日々剥がれ落ちていきますが、剥がれた古い角質と皮脂が混ざって毛穴に詰まったものが「角栓」と言います。その角栓を放置すると酸化して黒ずみます。
お顔のTゾーンは(おでこと鼻)は、皮脂の分泌も盛んで他の部位に比べると毛穴も深いので、この部分に集中して黒ずみが目立ちや
すくなります。
黒ずみの中には紫外線ダメージによるメ
ラニンや、角栓を無理に絞り出そうとして炎症を起こした色素沈着などにより毛穴が黒く見える場合もあります。

ディープクレンジングとは今回ご紹介するデイープクレンジング’は毛穴の中の角栓が酸化して黒くなったケースに対応しています。
この時期は週に一度のお肌の大掃除をしましょう。洗顔方法を少し変えて、お鼻に詰まっている角栓と黒ずみ、そしてお顔全体のシミの元になるメラニンの停滞を防ぐためにも、古くなった角質も除去していきましょう。
お顔全体の角質の除去には、ピーリングマ
スク（クレイマスク）など効果的でもあります
が、お鼻の周りに集中する場合まずは擦らず
保湿を先に行ってください。
お肌に水分保持力が足りないと、皮脂が多く分泌してしまう事があるので、油分の少ない保湿成分が多くはいいっている化粧水乳液で保湿をすることにより、皮脂の分泌を防ぐ事ができます。

毛穴パックの使い方

Tokyo Beauty Studio Inc
Japanese Canadian Culture Center #245
Tel:Text (647)643-3939
www.tokyobeautystudio.com
info@tokyobeautystudio.com
当サロンでは カナダと日本製の敏感なお肌の方にもお勧め基礎化粧品 感染予防補助製品、
オーガニックの高品質な健康、免疫力向上の介助のアロマオイルなど扱っております。
お肌のお悩み、ストレスコントロール、
リラクゼーションについてのご相談、商品についてのご質問などございましたら、いつでもお問い合わせく
ださい。

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みなさんがよく手軽にお使いになる毛穴
パックですが、確かに一気に毛穴の汚れを取ることはできますが、毛穴パックを剥がす時に皮膚表面の角質も剥がれてしまい、ポッコ
リと穴が開いてしまい、頻繁に使うことによりお肌に与える刺激が強いので、負担がかかり逆に毛穴が広がってしまう事もあります。
毛穴パックを使用した後は、必ず引き締
め用化粧水(アストリンゼン)で保湿、又はwhichheazel等で消毒保湿引き締めをしてください。(shoppers 等で売っています)
あるいは、アイスパックで冷やすのも良い
でしょう。

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ディープクレンジング

まずは
１．夜タイムデイープクレンジング(週一度目安)毛穴には日中の空気中のホコリや化粧品などの汚れが皮脂と共に溜まっています。
蒸しタオルやスチーム(なければ60度く
らいの熱いお湯を張った洗面器にアロマ
オイル(ローズマリー、ジュニパー又はゼラ
ニウム、オレンジなど、各2、3滴ずつ垂らし
湯面に顔を近づけて蒸気を浴びます。
＊顔を近づけてヤケドしないよう注意してください。
２．小鼻周りの角栓除去(普通肌、黒ずみが目立つタイプ)
市販のゴマージュ又は お手持ちの乳液に、粗塩を少々、指の腹を使い、鼻の側面を上から下に軽くすり下ろす。(3回繰り返
す)小鼻周りは、指の腹で指を上下に6回程動かす。
(敏感肌又は炎症赤みのある方はゴマージ
ュや、塩入乳液などを使用せずに、オイルタイプのクレンジング剤で、丁寧にマッサー
ジをしてください。)
洗顔料で顔を洗い流した後にコットンで鼻をはさんで、絞り込むようにして毛穴に詰まった皮脂を押し出してみる。
お湯で洗い流した後、水で顔をパッティ
ングしてください。
ウィッチヘーゼルでお鼻の周りを再度コットンを使ってパッティング。開いた毛穴を引き締める効果があります。

すばらしき日本語昭和16年夏の敗戦

日本語という言葉は、奇跡のように整理整頓が行き届いたとても美しいことばです。
三十数年にわたり、海外からの留学生に日本語を教えてきた日本語教師が、ユーモ
アあふれる文章でその魅力を語ります。
日本で生まれ育った日本語ネイティブ（＝
大 多 数 の 日 本 人 ）が「 えっ 、そう だった の！？」と驚く日本語のヒミツがたっぷり詰まった一冊！
漢字仮名まじり文に五十音、あたりまえに使っている日本語のルールは、超画期的な発明だった!?
目下の人を呼ぶ「お前」は、本当は目上の人を敬う言葉だった!?
「おもしろい」の反対語は「つまらない」
じゃない!?
日本語への愛にあふれた、目からウロコの日本語講座！

「日本必敗」
これが日米開戦前夜、総力戦研究所の若きエリートからなる模擬内閣が出した結論だった。
にもかかわらず、日本が開戦へと突き進んだのはなぜか。
客観的な分析を無視し、無謀な戦争へと突入したプロセスを克明に描き、日本的組織の構造的欠陥を衝く。
“巻末対談”石破茂×猪瀬直樹。

清水由美／著
出版社名
ポプラ社
出版年月
2020年3月
店頭価格$18.50+TAX

読書の時間～書店が選ぶおススメ本～

猪瀬直樹／著
出版社名
中央公論新社
出版年月
2020年6月
店頭価格$16.60+TAX

上記書籍は、Blue Tree Booksよりお求めいただけます。
www.bluetreebooks.com

お肌の大掃除が終わったらしっかり保湿をして、美容液で栄養を与え乳液クリーム等で水分が外に逃げないよう蓋をしてあげてください。

今回ご紹介するアロマオイル

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ローズマリー 抗酸化作用
ジュニパー 収れん作用があり抗菌殺菌作用あり
ゼラニウム 皮脂バランスを整える作
用・むくみ改善
オレンジ 角質軟化作用
フランキンセンス たるみ改善
サイプレス 肌の引き締め効果
サンダルウッド 皮脂バランスを整えてる
ネロリ 細胞修復作用があり、シワたるみに効果

心も身体も 心地よく過ごせますよう皆様のご健康とご安全を願っております。

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健やかな老後をめざして

その31

コロナ禍あれこれ...

緊急事態宣言は徐々に緩和されていますが、問題が解決したわけではなく、感染に注意しながら様々な事をこなしていかねばなりません。3月から始まった“友人に会えな
い、JCCCで舞踊活動ができない、心配なので外食に行く気持ちになれない”等の状況にやはり閉塞感を感じます...。二人生活の我が家ですらそうなのですから、一人暮らしの方々はさらに辛いのではないかと察します。いくら電話やオンラインを使って交流できるとは言っても、直接に顔を見て、肌に触れて、相手を感じることに勝るコミュニケー
ション方法はない、とつくづく思い知らされます！
普段から、私の緊急時に備えて入院に必要な物（保険証、病歴・検査記録、着替え、整容物品、筆記用具など）をバッグに準備し、夫に置き場所を知らせています。私の諸々は彼にはわからないからです（笑）。災害の多い日本での暮らしではそれが当たり前だったので、すっかり身についているのでしょうね。
ところが7月下旬、彼に体調不良が生じ（発熱）、二人でドライブスルーのPCR検査を受けました。新型コロナではなかったのですが、体調が回復せずに数日後に緊急入院となりました！
家族は病院に入ることができないので指定場所に必要物品を持参しました。メッセン
ジャーがやってきて、机の上に乱暴に取り出し、消毒し、ビニール袋にメチャクチャに投げ入れました！アルコールで拭かねばならない物品は仕方ないけど、着替えなどはきちんと用途ごとに小袋に整理し、感染対策を考えて準備したのに...その乱雑な取扱いにがっかり。カナダで暮らし始めて18年、今
さら驚く事でもないとは思うのですが、心が萎えているときはちょっとしたことでさらにガクッときます。

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

さて予想していた通り、緊急事態宣言下における病院管理は患者と家族には厳しいものでした。夫は自身の健康状態について妻に説明しようとしないタイプですし、大部屋からの電話ではなおさら口が重たくなります。それに状態が良くない時に喋りたくもないでしょうし...。やっと治療が受けられることに私は安心したものの、直接に彼や担当医に会うことができないので、その後の様子について本当に心配でした。
「コロナ感染ではなかったのに、状態が悪い時に会えなかった」という知人の言葉が走馬灯のように浮かびました。
そういった日々の中でとても役立ったのはオンライン交流でした。ピアノレッスンを6月からオンラインで開始し、職場の夫とも時々交信していたのです。入院中は、彼の都
合の良い時に連絡してもらうようにしました。短時間でも顔を見ることができてホッとしました！そして、面会できないというコロナ
禍の大変さを改めて実感しました。
さて、そろそろ退院かなと思っていた矢先に別の健康問題が明らかになり、手術となりました。
「検査結果はがんではなく、入院中に手術したほうが良い」という、担当医と夫との話し合いで決まったのです。そして、術後2日目に退院となりました。帰ってきた彼を見て驚愕しました！日頃は持病もなく健康そのものなのに、体重がすっかり落ちて歩くのもままならないほどに体力が低下していたのです。オンラインでは、彼自身が携帯で撮る寝顔しか見えず、ひげが生えて疲れた
感じは伝わってきても全体像はつかめません。
「食事はどうだったの？」
と訊くと
「まずくて
とても食べれたもんじゃない！」と。入院目的は高熱を繰りかえす原因の特定と治療、そして栄養状態の改善でした。私はそのように受けとめていました。
ところが提供される食事がほとんど食べれない上に、自宅ではスープ、
ミルク、100％フルーツジュースなど状態を見ながら摂取させていたのに、病院ではそういった事が食間にできません。面会不可のために、
どのような栄養状況にあるのかを具体的に知って差し入れすることもできず、家族の支援が閉ざされていました！

こんな栄養状態で手術を受け、術後合併症を引き起こせば、その回復は容易ではありません。開腹手術に比べると内視鏡手術
は身体に与える侵襲は少ないとはいえ、手術の大小を問わず危険を伴います。
10数年前、義父も栄養状態が低下し入院したにも関わらず、面会のたびに具体的方法を進言しても行われなかったのです。4日目にとうとう堪忍袋の緒が切れました！
「義
父の意識がもうろうとしてきたのは、適切な水分や栄養が不足し、脳に電解質バランス
異常が起きているせいであることは明らかです。明日の面会までに提案した方策が為されなければ訴えます」と。皆さま、決して私が難しい治療を要求したわけではありませんよ。日本で医療者として働いてきた経験か
ら言えば、基本的な応急処置です。
とても穏やかと言われている私が声をあげたのは、誰が主治医なのか、面会ごとに説明する医師が異なり、治療方針が一貫していず、責任の所在が明確でないことに憤慨していたせいもあります。医師たちは長期夏
休み体制だったのかもしれません！？このことは、オンタリオ州の医療体制とレベルは一体全体どうなっているのか、と不思議に思った最初の出来事です。翌朝、病室を訪れると提案した方法が開始されており、次第に義父の意識ははっきりし、夕方には会話できるようになり、2日後には自ら食べ始めました。
水分・電解質のバランス異常は、高齢者には容易に命取りになるのです！
夫の場合に関しても、栄養状態改善と手術の優先度に関して詳細なデータ分析が必要です。それらデータを知らない家族の私見として、医療者には“病気だけを診ずに、個人の全体像を包括的にしっかりアセスメ
ントしてもらいたい”と思います。
今は、術後感染症を起こさせないために栄養状態を回復させることが大事なので、この原稿を認めながら様々なメニューを思案中で～す。

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