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MARCH 2024 • 2024年3月

IN THIS ISSUE
VOL. 50 ISSUE 3

OPERATION TATAMI
2024
畳替え2024
HARU MATSURI 2024
春祭り

WHAT’S ON
JCS HEALTH & WELLNESSJCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス
MARCH FILM SCREENING
月例映画上映会
COOKING FOR ACTIVE SENIORSBAZAAR 2024
バザー2024

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

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

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

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

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

The submission deadline for the March issue is:Thursday, March 7, 2024.
次号締切日：2024年3月7日（木)

JCCC Staff

Executive Director
416-441-2345 ext.224

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

Accounting Manager
416-441-2345 ext.229

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

Yayoi Kawabe
yayoik@jccc.on.ca 

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

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

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

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

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

Rental Assistant416-441-2345 ext.231

Exhibition and Research
416-441-2345 ext.303

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

JCCC Receptionist
416-441-2345

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

Izumi Kusaka
izumik@jccc.on.ca 

Volunteer Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.235

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

Office Assistant416-441-2345

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

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Contents3
What's On at the JCCC
4
Haru Matsuri 2024
5
JCCC Bazaar is Back!
6  Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund
7
Cooking for Active Seniors
7
O-Hanami
8
Oshogatsu Kai 2024
9This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
10Martial Arts News
12
"Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials"
15 
Donations18 Bazaar20 
健やかな老後をめざして その71
21 
JSS Online Programs: March 2024

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
Haru Matsuri • 春祭り
March 2 & 3, 2024, 12:00 – 5:00pm
3月2, 3日（土, 日 ）正午 - 午後5時

JCCC Library ・ 図書館

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

See page 4 for details. 詳細は4頁をご覧ください。

JCCCライブラリーは現在週3～4回オープン、貸出/閲覧が可能です。

Sumi-e Art Workshops • 墨絵ワークショップ
Making Art Books
Saturday March 9, 9:30am to noon
アートブックの作り方 - 3月9日（土）午前9時半~正午
See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details.
詳細は：sumieartistsofcanada.org

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

See page 12 for details. 詳細は12頁をご覧ください。

JC Survivors Health &Wellness Fund Info Sessions

Ongoing / 開催中スケジュールはJCCCウェブサイトで確認してください。

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

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

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

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

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

JCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス基金説明会
Tuesday March 12 & 26, 11:00am
3月12, 26日（水）午前11時

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday March 13 & 27, 10:00am
3月13, 27日（水）午前10時

Coming Soon • 次回予定

See page 6 for details. 詳細は6頁をご覧ください。

March Film Screening • 月例映画上映会
To Be Determined
未定
Perfect Days, see page 9 for details.
”パーフェクトデイズ” 詳細は9頁をご覧ください。

Cooking for Active Seniors

元気なシニアのお料理教室
Thursday March 28, 11:00am
3月28日（木）午前11時

See page 7 for details. 詳細は7頁をご覧ください。

Mottainai - The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials”もったいない”－再生素材の美Opening January 2024 to April 2 2024 • 2024年1月～4月2日（水）See page 12 for details. 詳細は12頁をご覧ください。

CONTACT Photography Festival
コンタクトフォトフェスティバル参加展示
May 2024 • 2024年5月

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff
directory on page 1] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca. For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during ouroperating hours.
担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc@on.caにEメールをお送りください。一般のお問合せは、電話で開館時間内 に受付までご連絡ください。

Good Friday – JCCC Closed

グッド・フライデイ- JCCC閉館
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UPCOMING EVENTSJCCC Bazaar is Back!!
The JCCC’s Annual Bazaar will return on Saturday May 4th,
2023. Mark your calendars to be sure that you don’t miss thisfundraising event. There are sure to be bargains galore! This
year, we will start accepting donations on Monday April 1. We
will accept all new and used items for donation. Please note that
we are unable to accept large furniture and regular clothing.
Japanese clothing like kimono, haori, etc. are acceptable. Donations can be dropped off at our Reception desk during business hours, 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Keep your eye on future
newsletters, our website and social media for more information
about the Annual Bazaar.
皆様のお待ちかね、
バザーの時期がもうすぐ来ます！今年の JCCC バザー
は 5月4日（土）に行われます。
ＪＣＣＣのファンドレイジングイベントとして開催されているこ のイベントでは、いろいろなアイテムが販売され、掘り出し物もたくさんご用意しております。このバザーのためにドネーションしようと、色々なアイテムを捨てずに取っておられるという声を多くの方々からいただいております。
今年は4月1日（月）からドネーションの受付を開始いたします。
新品でも中古でも構いませ ん。
尚、
家具と衣類
（着物、
羽織を除く）
はお受けできません
のでご了承ください。ドネーションは4月1日（月）より、JCCC受付にて毎日午前10時から午後5時の間に承ります。

Farewell Jessica!
For the past 3 years, Jessica has worked with us part time on completing the design and layout of our Newsletter. She
has been responsible for the beautiful covers and designs that we have all come to love. Jessica is leaving us to focus
on her full time career, but we hope that she will come back to visit and continue to volunteer with us going forward. All
the best Jessica!!
As we move forward, we will be hiring someone to continue Jessica’s fantastic work. For more information, please visit
https://jccc.on.ca/about/careers.

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UPCOMING EVENTSJapanese Canadian Survivors Health andWellness Fund Information Sessions
Upcoming Information Sessions and Document Validation
Join us at one of the following events to hear more about the grants, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and to validate your documents. Visit our website www.jcwellness.org for more information.

Date

Venue

Services

Sunday March 3, 12 - 5pm

JCCC (Toronto)

Info Booth and ID Validation

Sunday March 10, 12-1pm

Toronto Buddhist Church

Info Booth and ID Validation

Tuesday March 12, 11am-1pm

JCCC (Toronto)*Info Session and ID Validation

Saturday March 23, 1-2:30pm

Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre**Speaker Session and ID Validation

Tuesday March 26, 11am-1pm

JCCC (Toronto)*Info Session and ID Validation

Sunday April 7, 12-1pm

Toronto Buddhist Church

Info Booth and ID Validation

Sunday May 5, 12-1pm

Toronto Buddhist Church

Info Booth and ID Validation

Sunday June 2, 12-1pm

Toronto Buddhist Church

Info Booth and ID Validation

Saturday July 13, 3-7pm

JCCC (Toronto)

Info Booth and ID Validation

Saturday March 2, 12-5pm(Jordan, ON)

JCCC (Toronto)

Info Booth and ID Validation

If you are attending to validate an online submission, please bring your required ID and your SR# confirmation.
*these events require pre-registration. Please contact mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org elissa.kunihiro@jcwellness.org,
katherine.arima@jcwellness.org, or erin.oikawa@jcwellness.org for more details.
**Speaker Session is admission by donation to support the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, currently featuring
exhibitions Exiles In Our Own Country and Generations Of An Archive.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cooking for
Active Seniors
Each Cooking for Active Seniors class focuses on using one main
ingredient to make three simple recipes. Participants make the recipes under the guidance of an instructor, enjoy tasting their finishedproducts, and having time for socializing and sharing ideas.
The January class, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” hadfifteen seniors who enjoyed making three simple recipes that focusedon using egg and chicken – chawan mushi, vegetarian egg foo yung,and an easy chicken teriyaki. Once the dishes were made, participants
enjoyed the fruits of their labour and each other’s company.
Our next class date has been changed to Thursday March 28 at
11:00am and the focus is on pork. The recipes we will make are pork
and nappa soup, mapo tofu, and steamed pork. If you are interested
in joining us, sign up soon as the January class was oversubscribed.
Registration: Classes are limited to 16 participants. Registration foreach class date closes the Thursday prior to the class and can be completed at Reception (416-441-2345) with payment ensuring your spot.
Cost is: JCCC members $25 (+HST), non-members $30 (+HST).

O-HanamiWith the crazy winter that Toronto has experienced, trying
to plan for Sakura Season has been difficult. Last year, ourtrees bloomed early (almost 2 weeks early!) with some trees
being in full blossom by April 17. While we anticipate sakura
blossoms for Bazaar this year, we just don’t know how theweather is going to affect the blossoms.
With the JCCC now being home to over 100 trees, thanks
in part to the generosity of Shiseido, we are planning for an
extra busy O-Hanami. As weekends will be a very busy time,
we are bringing in Parking Lot Attendants and signage reminding visitors to be safe and respectful in the parking lots.
From now through the end of viewing season, the JCCC
Giftshop will have a selection of sakura themed items. If you
are coming to the JCCC to for O-Hanami, consider coming
into the building to visit NAKAMORI for a light snack, or to
see the many exhibits that we will have on display. Check
our What’s On page for more details.

While you are here we ask that you respect all posted signs and use proper O-Hanami etiquette:• Be respectful of these delicate trees. Please do not pull or shake branches. Do not pick blossoms. Do not climb
trees or stand on their roots.
• Please do not leave garbage in the area. Leave the area beautiful for the next visitors to enjoy.
• Please park only in designated parking spots. Do not stop your vehicle in the laneway or stand in a place that may
put you, or others in danger.
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RECAP

Oshogatsu Kai – New
Years Festival 2024
Another successful Oshogatsu Kai/New Years Festival isin the books for 2024! Being the first major JCCC event of
the year, we were delighted to see nearly 2000 people comethrough our doors on Sunday January 21. Great food, a variety of vendors, and great performances and entertainment
were had! We would like to thank all that came, but a special
thanks to the New Japanese Canadian Committee, JCCC
staff, and the 200 volunteers that made this day possible.
2024年のお正月会も大盛況のうちに幕を閉じました！ 今年最初の
JCCCの一大イベントとして、1月21日（日）に約2000人の来場者をお迎えすることができました。美味しいお食事、様々な出店、
素晴らしいパフォー
マンス！ この日を実現させてくれた新日系コミッティー(NJCC)、JCCCスタ
ッフ、
そして約200名のボランティアの方々に感謝いたします。

Photo credits: Above: Leon Balaban, Below: Shodo Canada

能登半島地震災害義援金へご協力下さった皆様へ
1月21日のお正月会の場を借りて、石川県からの高校生鷹野翔くんを中心に、能登半島地震義援金をお願い致しました。 当日と前後日を合わせてC$3,105.15の義援金が集まり、
その金額を下記の様に送金致しました。
送金額: C$3,055.15 (C $3105.15ーC$50／手数料)
送金先: 石川県令和6年能登半島地震災害義援金
送金日: 2024年1月31日
送金者: トロント連合会能登半島義援金/モガール和子
被災された方々の1日も早い復興と、亡くなられた方々のご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。
そして、快く義援金にご協力下さいました皆様、
ボランティアの皆様、本当に有難う御座いました。
トロント都道府県人会連合会能登半島地震義援金担当
原あんず、
中山あつこ、
モガール和子8

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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL

March Film: PERFECT DAYS
To be determined - 未定
Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member“A gently astonishing film... Yakusho's performance is a marvel of openness” – Time magazine“Perfect Days is a poem of extraordinary subtlety and beauty.” - Vox
We are proud to present the film representing Japan at the 2024 Academy Awards and Winner of the Best Actor Awardat this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Who knew Japan has the most elegant public restrooms in the world? Wim Wender’s Perfect Days is a poetic reflection
on finding the simple beauty that surrounds us in our everyday world. Koji Yakusho delivers an award-winning performanceas Hirayama, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, exuding contentment with his seemingly simple life. Behind the facade of his structured
daily routine lies a fervent passion for music, an insatiable appetite for books, and an unusual fondness for photographingtrees. Unforeseen encounters unveil his hidden past.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada, Yumi Asō, Sayuri Ishikawa, Tomokazu Miura, Min Tanaka

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Martial Arts News
March is registration month for Judo and Kendo.
Please make sure to register by the March 20 deadline.

Congratulations!
The JCCC would like to congratulate several of our martial arts instructors who have been working hard on their own martial arts development
and have recently achieved a higher ranking.
Okimura Sensei from the JCCC Judo Kai earned his Rokudan (6th)last June.
Iliescu Sensei and Muir Sensei from JCCC Aikikai both earned their
5th dan recently.
Additionally, the JCCC is very pleased to congratulate Tsumura Shihan
on receiving his 9th Dan. Sakagami Soke of the Itosu-Kai International
headquarters in Tsurumi, Yokohama, Japan has recognized Tsumura
Shihan’s dedication to Itosu-kai Karate from the early 1960’s to today.
Tsumura Shihan’s over 60 years of dedication was instrumental in the startof not only the JCCC’s Karate program, but has extended to encompass
multiple organizations under the umbrella of the Canadian Itosu-Kai Honbu.
The JCCC congratulates all these individuals. We thank them for their
dedicated service to the JCCC and their individual programs. Their participation in our programs is what allows the JCCC to offer martial arts
courses of the highest caliber.

Sensei's Uyeda, Tsumura and Maeda standing behind
Tsumura Shihan

OPERATION TATAMI 2024
Operation Tatami 2024 is going well! Over the December holidays, the main floor was levelled,
and the mat area increased to 128 mats, some of which are on loan from other dojos in thecity. There is still time for you to contribute to this dojo renovation!
The JCCC has ordered Kusakura brand tatami, which is what is used in Japan, and at the2020 Olympics in Tokyo, and all Tokyo and Osaka IJF Grand Slams in recent years. These are thefinest tatami available. This is the official tatami of the All-Japan Judo Federation and exceeds
all IJF certifications. The mat area has been enlarged to a full-size regulation competition area
comprised of a 32 yellow mat competition area with a 96 green
mat safety area. This refresh will enable the JCCC tatami dojo toremain as the finest martial arts dojo in Canada. We expect themats to arrive this spring!
You can help make this happen by sponsoring a mat in the dojo.
Sponsorship of the yellow “Competition” mats is $400 and is limited to 32 sponsorships. The sponsorship of the 96 green “Keiko”
mats is $300. For your sponsorship you will receive a tax receipt
for the full amount. As well, your donation will be recognized ona display in the JCCC’s John and Goro Kawaguchi Martial Arts
Court. Please follow the link on this page to make your donation.
https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/donate/operationtatami2024
Thank-you for your support of the JCCC’s martial arts programand helping to ensure our dojo remains a top-tier facility.
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Image credit: Kusakura Tatami Mats in the Mie Prefectural
Budokan, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Japan

MARTIAL ARTS NEWS

Judo News – Joe Serianni
Sad news - long time leader in the Canadian judo community, Joe Serianni passed away in early February after a lengthy
illness. Joe’s long judo journey started in the 1960’s at Frank Hatashita’s dojo on Queen Street, and he would continue tobecome a 6th degree black belt.
Joe was an instructor at the JCCC from 2002 to 2008 and was instrumental in assisting the JCCC with organizing thelegacy judo programs into the JCCC Judo Kai. But that was just a small part of his commitment to the development of
judo, which was eloquently captured in the Judo Ontario message posted in his memory:
Mr. Serianni made a significant mark on judo in Ontario and Canada and will be remembered for his contribution acrossall aspects of the sport. He is a former President of Judo Ontario, Judo Canada Vice-President, and chairman of numerous
committees. He was a referee at World Championships, the 1996 Olympic Games and the 2004 Paralympic Games andhelped mentor and support the development of countless referees over the years. In recognition of his achievements andcontributions, Mr. Serianni was inducted into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame as a Builder in 2014.
Joe helped Judo Canada organize our sport into the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), and as a course
instructor and evaluator he assisted with establishing technical and ethical standards for instructors. Joe was kind andgenerous in sharing his judo knowledge and experience that touched many in the judo community.
Apart from judo, Joe – who was a denturist by profession – was an avid enthusiast and/or participant in sports ranging
from baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer to sumo – with diverse non-sports interests including cooking, travel, playing
guitar, painting, gardening, and auto mechanics. Above all, his greatest passion and love was for his family – wife France
and their children and grandchildren.

Joe Serianni (2nd from right) with some of the JCCC Judo Kai instructors in 2008.

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HERITAGE NEWS

Coming Soon –CONTACT Photography Festival
The JCCC Art Gallery is pleased to announce that we will be participating in the CONTACT Photography Festival once
again! The featured artists will be Claudia Fährenkemper and Ruth Kaplan, curated by Shin Sugino and Stephen Bulger.
Stay tuned for more details.

Mottainai Artists' Walk and Talk –Saturday March 9
Please join us on March 9th from 2:00-4:00pm in the JCCC Gallery to hear from artists
in our current community show, Mottainai(勿体無い): The Beauty of Reclaimed Materials.
Mottainai is a well-known Japanese word that carries a profound message of respect andappreciation for resources and the environment. 17 participating artists will give short talks
on their featured work, their artmaking process, and incorporating the ethos of Mottainai
in their work.
With talks from: Keiko Shintani, yoco, Lois Schklar, Maryam Pazooki, Joy Takahashi, Neli
Iordanova, Momiji Kimono Remake Program, Irene Sakata, Barb Miiko Gravlin, bREAL art+ design (Real Eguchi, Barbara Eguchi), Laura Shintani, Shuichi, Mui-Ling Teh, Emi Saito,
Vera Kabo Tse, Nancy Hayako Peng, Ken Sugamori.
Green tea and rice crackers will be served. Please stay tuned for a schedule on our website.
Rattle 10 from I am Here series
Lois Schklar

Azusa-yumi
Shuichi12

Creativity: Albert Einstein
Ken Sugamori

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傷から自由へ 'Kizu kara Jiyū e'(From Scars to Freedom)
Mui-Ling Teh

HERITAGE NEWS

Seagrass Film
Screening and Panel
Discussion
On January 27, the JCCC Heritage Department hosted a screening of the 2023 film Seagrass by yonsei
director, Meredith Hama-Brown, in partnership with theGreater Toronto Chapter of the National Association ofJapanese Canadians.
Seagrass follows a sansei woman who, coping withthe recent death of her mother, brings her family to aself-development retreat, in hopes of fixing her ailingmarriage.
The film premiered at TIFF and has been on the festival
circuit, but this screening was the first one to specificallybring together the Japanese Canadian community.
After the film, we held a panel discussion featuring
Japanese Canadian artists and writers Kerri Sakamoto,
Lara Okihiro, and Kristofer Sakamoto-Marshall, moderated by Lynn Deutscher Kobayashi.
The panelists discussed topics such as the narrativesof Japanese Canadians in film and art and mixed-race
identity. Audience members also had a chance to respondto the film at the end of the event.
Seagrass will be playing in select theatres starting
February 23rd.

From L-R Lynn Deutscher Kobayashi, Kerri Sakamoto, Lara Okihiro,
and Kristofer Sakamoto-Marshall

An audience member responds to the film

黒板
KOKUBAN
KOKUBAN is a monthly e-publication which highlights the work of the JCCC community and the Japanese Canadian community at large, covering topics from heritage treasures to stories about the Nikkei experience. Recent issues have covered
Sedai interviews with Jean Peasah, a continuation of our Japanese Canadian landmarks series, an inside look at Alexa Hatanaka’s Unchanging and Changing and Changing exhibition and more! Be sure to check out all our past and current issues athttps://jccc.on.ca/about/newsletter/kokuban.
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17th

Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition
in Canada

Entry Deadline | March 31, 2024
Award Presentation & Exhibition
Online November 3, 2024
Entry Forms available on website
https://shodocanada.com
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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCCA S O F F E B RUA R Y 5 , 2 0 2 4
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

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Ms. Sheung Man (Maris) Chan
Mr. Daniel Chen

Ms. Susan Ebisuzaki

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura
Mr. John Nagahara &

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

10

Mr. Regan Takenaka

100

Kimi Takenaka

200
13Mrs. Amy Hanada-Nagahara

25

Mr. Chris Barkley25

In memory of Tony &In Memoriam

In memory of Irene Setsuko

20

Ms. Meg Karper

10

Lorraine, Claire and David Ohashi

100

Mr. Gary Kawabata

250

Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi

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10

Mr. Robert & Mrs. Laura Doi30

In honour of The Otani Family

Ms. Carmela Navarro Kawabata
Mr. Richard D. McDonald

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Mr. Michael Micheff

250

Mr. David &50

Mr. Tsutomu (Stony) Nakano
Mrs. Kelly Akemi Tingle

Mrs. Irina Werner

40

180

In appreciation of the JCCC Kendo ClubMr. James &Mrs. Doreen Yamashita

Emergency Appeal

1,000

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Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop

22

Mr. Patrick Dunlop
Mr. Robbie Grant

20
10
25

Mrs. Janice Nobuto

100

Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu

150

Mr. Wayne Yamashita
Ms. Karen Tanino

In memory of Ken & Ruth Tanino

Mr. William Cruz

In memory of Roman T Yap

In memory of Lily Kai

In memory of Mariko Kawaguchi
Mr. & Mrs. William (Bill) Hatanaka

200

Mrs. Marie Ikeda

100

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hope
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto

10
50
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250
50

Mr. Gary Kawaguchi

500

Mr. Marty Kobayashi

100

Mr. Kent S. Kawaguchi
Mrs. Marlene MacKenzie
Mrs. Sharon Marubashi

Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Linda Oikawa

Ms. Martha Arima
Mrs. Diane Carter

OhashiMrs. Doreen Oyagi

100
25

100

Mr. Gary & Mrs. Laurie Tehara

50Mrs. Donna Uyeno

Mr. Jack & Ms. Karen Webb
Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch

In memory of Ronald Tadashi
Nakamura

Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto

Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Tomo Ishii

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50
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Mr. George & Mrs. Mary Sasaki

In memory of Satoshi Yano25

Ms. Kristen Balcarras

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Mr. Alfred & Ms. Jeanny Gor

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Mrs. Patti Nishimura

100

Ms. Sandra Thomas

100

Donna & Kim Yokota

100

Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi

30

Mr. Cliff & Mrs. Dana Amemori

50

Ms. Stephanie Gummer

50

Mrs. Doreen Oyagi
Mr. Danny Tse

In memory of Tamiko Yamashita

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25

In memory of Theresa Sano
In memory of Yukio Sasaki

Organizations

Travelers Insurance Company of Canada

Ms. Constance L. Sugiyama

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Mrs. Doreen Oyagi

50

Mr. R. Keith & Ms. D. Joan Stainton

Mr. Kiyoshi & Mrs. Beverley Uyeno

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Heritage

100
100

Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi

Ms. Yuki Newbold

100

Ms. Kathy Robinson

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Shimoda

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Mrs. Marlene MacKenzie

Mr. Wally Chiu

Ms. Andrea Imada

Mr. Michael Jimenez

Mrs. Nellie Kuwahara

Anonymous

In memory of Mariko Kawaguchi

Mr. Anthony daCosta

In memory of Satoshi Yano

Operation Tatami 2024

100
150
100

Anonymous

400

Mrs. Marie Ikeda

400

Mr. Matthew Dales
Mr. Adrian Iliescu

400

Mr. & Mrs. Kozo Kadota

300

Ms. Irene Sakata

400

Mr. Yuzo Matsumura

400

In memory of George Mitsuyuki Sakata

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PartnerMrs. Shirley Okawa
Mr. David Manu &150

Ms. Miki Takegawa

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

Takako ICHIDAIn Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

Yumi ICHIDA

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata

Jamie Herman and Masako Katsuki
Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA
Keiko ICHIDA

Yoshi ICHIDA

Dr. Seiko Shirafuji

Mr. Douglas Dwyer

In memory of Sanaye InouyeGroupsKadoguchi

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Robert Yasuharu & Shizuko Hosui
Lucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

In memory of Harold Hiroshi Matsubayashi
In memory of Shichitaro & Naka Nagata
familyCheckmate Development

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

George Mitsuyuki Sakata, 7th Dan, JudoCharlie's Meat

Russ Takashima

Anonymous

Matthew Dales

Ken Fukushima

Darrell Masumi Sakauye JCCC Judo-Kai
Jonathan Wong

JCCC Judo-Kai

Green Keiko Mat

Adrian Iliescu

In Memory of Sensei Ken Ikeda

Sid Ikeda

Shane Le Gros

Mazumder Family & Friends
Camber Muir

Gerald N Okimura JCCC Judo-Kai
Ziyi Peng
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James And Masayo Heron
Kadota Family

In Memory of Sensei Glenn Kawano
Masaru Matsubara

Kevin And Nancy Roxby
Anca And Dan Rusu

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VOLUNTEER NEWS

Thank you Oshogatsu
Kai Volunteers!
We're taking a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to
our Oshogatsu Kai volunteers, for their incredible contribution
as a volunteer with the JCCC. This year, we had nearly 200
volunteers supporting Oshogatsu Kai. Their passion and hard
work have truly made a difference. We're deeply thankful
for the time and effort they've dedicated. The success of
Oshogatsu Kai simply wouldn't have been possible without
their invaluable help!
この場をお借りして、
JCCCよりお正月会にご参加いただいたボランテ
ィアの皆さまへ感謝の気持ちを申し上げます。
今年は約200人の方がボラ
ンティアとしてお正月に参加して下さいました。
みなさまの貴重なお時間と貢献に深く感謝しています。
ボランティアの皆さま無しではお正月会の成功はあり得ませんでした！
Photo credit: Leon Balaban, Yosh Inouye

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

健やかな老後をめざしてその71-私を支え、育ててくれた言葉
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）あなたには大切にしている言葉がありますか？
何気なく口にだした言葉がある時には人を傷つけ、励まし、あるいは、思
いもかけない様々な反響を引き起こすことを、私たちは知っています。現代
社会では、1対1の直接的な会話や電話よりも、携帯メールやSNSによる交流が主流になりつつあります。いずれの方法であろうとも、生きることを支えてくれる言葉に出会えたならば本当に幸いです。私にも大切にしている言葉が幾つかあります。その中でも「専門職として生きる勇気を与えてくれた言葉」について語ってみたいと思います。
教育学部看護教員養成課程を卒業し、クリニカルナースとして働き始めた頃、施設で働くナースのほとんどは専門学校卒業者でした。案の定、就職した大学病院で働くナース350名のうち大卒は私のみ。先輩も後輩もいない、俗にいう“一匹オオカミ”的な存在でした。伝統的に技術習得を中心に学ぶ専門学校卒者に比べ、理論と技術の両者を学ぶ大卒者は、第一線の臨床の場においてすぐに役立つ動きができるはずもありません。また、卒後に継続して人材を育てる現任教育も充実していない時代でした。先輩の期待に応えることができない自身を歯がゆく思う日々が続きました。
そういったある日「豊澤さん、あなたは他のナースとどこか違うね！」と、ある医師に呼び止められました。研修医指導の厳しさに定評があり、私のような新人にとっては「なるべくなら近づきたくない」と煙たく感じる存在でした。個人的に声をかけられたのは初めてでした。
「きっと何か指摘される！」と、怖れの気持ちが湧き上がりました。ところが、彼は「あなたの瞳は輝いているよ。それを大事にして毎日の症例から学びを深めなさい」と。

看護の上司や先輩からは「技術に時間がかかる」等と指摘されることはあっても、ほめられたことなど一度もありませんでした。私は本当にびっくりしました！「看護事象をしっかり捉えたい」と努力している姿勢をきちんと評価してくれる人がいたことに。
そのたった一度の言葉が、ナースとしてのその後を大きく支えてくれることになったのです。論理的思考をすでに確立していた医学と医学教育の中で育ってきた医師だからこそ“もがいている学びの芽”に気づいてくれたのだ、と思います。看護と看護教育が専門職として発展するために「看護学士課程を増やしていこう。そのために働こう！」と強く自覚しました。51
年前、卒業したばかりの若造が将来の進むべき目標をはっきりと心に定めた、その原点ともなりました。
さて、私自身がこれまでに発した言葉は他者にどのように伝わったのでしょう！？悲しみ、苦しみや憎しみを生む言葉よりも、癒し、喜びや勇気をもたらす言葉が多かったように、とただただ願うばかりです.....。
ここ最近、持病（血液自己免疫疾患）により命の危機に陥りました。その際に励ましの言葉を送り続けてくださった方々に心から感謝するとともに、改めて言葉の大切さを学びました。過去を変えることはできませんが、今後は「心が癒される言葉、心が楽になる言葉、心が豊かになる言葉」をもっともっと意識しながら暮らしていきます。

言の葉が はじけて飛んで 糸つむぐ
私は生きて 生きてあなたと新年合宿, Look What These People Are Doing!!!
It’s an old Japanese cultural tradition, お掃除時間!!!
On January 3rd, the first day back at the JCCC in 2024,
a group of Ping Pong club members decided to carry out a
responsibility we learned in the Japanese schools, at an earlyage. The members, now seniors, got down on their hands andknees to scrub the floor, in order to remove scuff marks andstains. While this was physically demanding work, it broughtback fond memories of what we learned, starting from 小学校, where we were taught our responsibility to maintain aclean school environment. We were taught to respect andbe grateful for the facility in which we learned life’s values.
As we scrubbed, we reminisced about our schools in Japan,
and now this activity will become part of the JCCC Ping Pongclub’s regular tasks.
Minoru Tanaka

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

JSS プログラム：2024年3月
以下は2024年3月に予定されている、JSSのプログラムです。詳細やお申込
みはJSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca まで。
（1）モミジ＆JSS オンライン講座シリーズ ２０２４年３月（水曜３時～）

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

登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト：
モミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。

(1) e-Learning Series「シニアのための年金情報」
３月１３日
（水）
１５時（英語）

Information on Pensions for Seniors : Wed. Mar 13, 3pm (English)

これから年金を申請される方も、すでに年金を受給されている方も、本セミナ
ーではサービス・カナダからCPP、OAS、GISなど、カナダの高齢者が受給する様々な種類の年金について、役立つ情報をたくさん得ることができます。

Whether you are just starting to apply for pension or you are already※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで「上手に年を重ねる」
３月２７日
（水）
１５時（英語＆日本語）本セミナーでは上手に年を重ねるためのヒントについて次のトピックを中心に学んでいきます。加齢に伴う体の正常な変化、慢性的な健康状態に対する警告サイン、年齢を重ねても健康的な食生活と栄養状態を維持するためのヒント、
身体をより活発に動かすコツ、脳と心の活性化の秘訣、など。

*Visit JSS website for the list of seminars & past recordings

receiving one, you can learn a lot of useful information from Service

Canada regarding the different types of pensions that seniors in
Canada receive such as CPP, OAS, and GIS.

*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register
Aging Well : Wed. Mar 27, 3pm (English & Japanese)
Join us for this seminar to discuss the following; Normal changes inyour body as you age, warning signs to look for chronic health conditions, tips on how to eat healthy and maintain good nutrition as you※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで

age, tips on how to be more physically active, tips on keeping your（2） JSS家族支援プログラム*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register

発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグル
ープです。

(2) JSS Family Support Programs

１．かけはしの会オンライン交流会：kakehashinokai@jss.ca２．
シングルマザーサポートグループ：smsg@jss.ca
シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象としたサポートグループです。
（3）レギュラーJSSプログラム（日本語）

１. クラフトクラブ交流会 ：第１・３水曜日、10時半～正午※ お問合せはcraftclub@jss.caへ
２．
やさしいシニアヨガ（第18期：3/11～4/22毎週月曜日）※ お問合せはsenior.yoga@jss.caへ
３．懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 : 第2・4月曜日、13時半～15時※ お問合せはutanokai_b@jss.caへ

brain and mind active.

1.Kakehashi no Kai : Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca

Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raising children(of any age) who are neurodiverse.
2.Single Mother Support Group : *Contact smsg@jss.ca

A monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences.
(3) JSS Regular Programs
1. Craft Club Social
Twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10:30am - noon
*RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
2. Easy Yoga for Seniors(Term 18:Mar 11 – Apr 22, Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30am)*Contact senior.yoga@jss.ca
3. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group
Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm*Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

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