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Volunteer Service Awards, circa 1988

IN THIS ISSUE - VOL. 49 ISSUE 9
THANK YOU SID!
シドさん、
ありがとう。

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ヌイ・ブランシュ ２０２３

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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～日、午前１０時～午後8時）にご連絡ください。

2022 - 2023 JCCC Board of Directors

PresidentChris Hope
Past President/Advisor
Gary Kawaguchi
VP, Heritage
Karen Webb
VP, Management
Brian Toda
VP, NJCC
Anzu Hara
Finance Chair
Linda Ono
Secretary
Sharon Marubashi
Directors
Ann AshleyKaren Gordon
Mark Hashimoto
Seiji Ichii
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Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
Cary Rothbart
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Nao SekoElaine Shigeishi
Kathy Wale
Advisors
Marty KobayashiMackenzie Clugston(Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura
Community Relations Advisor
Sid Ikeda (in memory)
Chair - Capital Campaign
Chris Hope
JCCC Foundation Chair
Janice Fukakusa

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

The submission deadline for the next issue is:Thursday, September 7, 2023.
次号締切日：2023年9月7日（木)Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

JCCC Staff

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

Sandy Chan
General Manager
sandyc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.226

Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca 
Christine Takasaki
Program Coordinator
christinet@jccc.on.ca 

Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca Mayu Okamoto
Rental Assistantmayuo@jccc.on.ca 

Yoko Minoda
Community Events Coordinator
yokomi@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.236
416-441-2345 ext.228
416-441-2345 ext.221
416-441-2345 ext.223
416-441-2345 ext.231
416-441-2345 ext. 225

Heritage Manager – Exhibition and Research
heritage@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.303
Theressa Takasaki
Heritage Manager – Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Shino Ihara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345

Yoko Tsumagari
Communications and Accounting Associate
yokot@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.227
Eva MaVolunteer Coordinator
evam@jccc.on.ca 

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What's On at the JCCC
Well Done Su Yen!
TJFF 2023: Our Biggest and Best Yet!
Thank You Sid!
This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
Nuit Blanche 2023 at the JCCC
Issei Day
JCCC Chado Classes Fall 2023
Martial Arts News
Arigato Day
Heritage News
Donations
Community News
健やかな老後をめざして その65
JSS Online Programs: September 2023

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC

Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
Labour Day – JCCC Closed

JCCC Annual General Meeting • JCCC年次総会
Monday September 25, 7:30pm
9月25日 (月) 午後7時半
See page 8 for details. 詳細は8頁をご覧ください。

Issei Day • 一世の日
Sunday October 1, 2pm • 10月1日 (日) 午後2時

レイバーデー JCCC閉館
Monday September 4 • 9月4日 (月)See page 11 for details. 詳細は11頁をご覧ください。

Wynford Seniors Bowling

ウィンフォードシニア ボウリング
Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am • (月、金) 午前9時半
See page 21 for details. 詳細は21頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday September 6 & 20, 10am
9月6, 20日（水）午前10時
Sumi-e Workshop - Meditation with a Brush
墨絵ワークショップ：メディテーション・ウィズ・ブラシ
Saturday September 9, 9:30am to 12:00pm
9月9日（土）午前9時半～12時
See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details.
詳細は：sumieartistsofcanada.org

Arigato Day • ありがとうデー
Sunday September 10, 3pm • 9月10日 (日) 午後3時

See page 14 for details. 詳細は14頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Family & Friends Golf Tournament
JCCCファミリー＆フレンド・ゴルフトーナメント
Sunday September 17, 8:30am
9月17日 (日) 午前8時半

See page 23 for details. 詳細は23頁をご覧ください。

September Film Screening • 月例映画上映会
Thursday September 21, 7:00pm
9月21日 (木) 午後7時

Bring Minyo Back, see page 7 for details.
「ブリング・ミンヨー・バック」詳細は7頁をご覧ください。

Nuit Blanche • ヌイ・ブランシュ
Saturday September 23 until Sunday September
24, 7pm until 7am
9月23日（土）午後7時～24日（日）午前7時
See page 9 for details. 詳細は9頁をご覧ください。

Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto 60th
Anniversary • 池坊いけばなソサエティ60周年
Sunday September 24, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
9月24日 (木) 午後1時～4時
See page 22 for details. 詳細は22頁をご覧ください。

Ongoing / 開催中
JCCC Library ・ 図書館

The Library is now open (4 days/month).
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

JCCCライブラリーは現在不定期で月に4日程オープンし、貸出/閲覧が可能です。スケジュールは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

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

JCCC Gallery York Wilson • JCCCギャラリー: ヨーク・ウィルソン
August 1 to September 3 • 8月1日～9月3日

Coming Soon in the JCCC Gallery
Unchanging and changing and changing, a solo exhibition by
Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka
Opening October 2023!
See page 16 for details. 詳細は16頁をご覧ください。

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [seestaff directory on page 1] 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). 開館時間内（水～日、午前１０時～午後8時）にご連絡ください。
担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc.on.caにEメールをお送りください。
一般のお問合せは、開館時間内（午前１０時から午後5時）に受付までご連絡ください。

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RECAP

WELL DONE SU YEN!
We congratulate our Heritage Manager – Exhibition andResearch Su Yen Chong as she takes the next step on what
is sure to be an extraordinary career. Su Yen starts her PhD
in Art History at the University of Toronto in September.
In her 4 ½ years at the JCCC she has made invaluable
contributions to the development of our heritage programwith the curation of our current permanent exhibit, Maru
– Immigration Stories as well as many well received andacclaimed exhibits in both the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage
Centre and the JCCC Gallery. Her efforts to raise the awareness and broaden access of our oral histories – the Sedai
Project – through the monthly Kokuban publication has built
an international presence for the JCCC.
Her great success was based not only on her hard work,
creativity and expertise. Her sparkling personality and warmth charmed everyone she came into contact with. She engaged
the community and our volunteers, built new relationships with cultural organizations internationally, and created a fun
and collaborative working environment for the other staff members. We will really miss her, but she promises to visit andparticipate in JCCC events often so it’s not good-bye Su Yen; just good luck and see you soon. Thank you for everything!

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RECAPTORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL 2023:
OUR BIGGEST AND BEST YET!
We are very pleased to report that the 2023 edition of the festival was a great success with many full-house screenings
and ticket sales which eclipsed our previous 11 years. Post-pandemic audiences returned en masse, enjoying the films,
performances, food as well as offering warm welcomes to our guests. Popular director Shoichi Okita visited Canada for
the first time for a premiere of his charming film THE FISH TALE.
The Grand Jury Prize for Best Film winner is Kei Ishikawa’s A MAN. Adapted from Keiichiro Hirano’s novel, this searing investigation into the themes of identity and the nature of happiness won Japanese Academy Awards for Best Film,
Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Actress. Yuji Nakae’s THE ZEN DIARY and Sho
Miyake’s SMALL, SLOW, BUT STEADY tied for first runner-up. The Kobayashi Audience Choice Award was taken by Keiichi
Hara’s latest anime masterpiece, LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

THANK YOU SID!
The JCCC was honoured to be the venue for
Sid Ikeda’s Celebration of Life on July 19. The event filled
the Kobayashi Hall; speakers from various organizations Sid
supported spoke about the great man, and the sounds Sid’s
harmonica filled the room. It was a beautiful send-off to an
unforgettable and irreplaceable friend and member of thecommunity. Gary Kawaguchi spoke on behalf of the JCCC
and his words perfectly capture what so many of us feel:“I am deeply honoured to be able to thank Sid for a life
well lived. Sid was a rare human being that took compassion
and volunteerism to new heights. Known, admired, loved
and respected by such a wide audience from religious leaders, politicians, corporate executives, and so many othercommunities. Sid knew everyone and he treated everyone
as a friend.
Sid represented the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,
Toronto Buddhist Church, and Momiji Healthcare Society but really he was so much larger than that. Sid poured his heart
into the Rotary Club, CMC Asians in Ontario, World Interfaith, Metro Toronto and York Region Police, Yee Hong, Hiroshima
and Nagasaki Coalition against Nuclear Weapons and so many more. Whenever there was a natural disaster anywhere in
the world, or a senseless act of racism against any community, Sid’s reflex was to reach out and help.
Sid spoke from the heart. His emails always ended:“With love respect and appreciation”
Have a beautiful day”
Sid would always say that it was better to give than to receive. Sid was like the Energizer bunny, the best salesperson
for any fundraising event or capital campaign, leading the charge in any walkathon or climb of the CN Tower, or gala inneed of selling tables. Celebrating birthdays and attending funerals. I don’t know how many funerals he attended but it
was probably every one in the Japanese Canadian community for decades whether he knew the family or not, and somany others in his broader circle of friends. He went to all of them to show his love and respect and I heard so often how
much that was appreciated.
I would be remiss if I did not thank Marie who was married to Sid for 62 years and was at his side for everything that
he did. Sid was strong minded but he told me that he always listened to Marie. Marie, you and Sid were a wonderful teamand great leaders of the JCCC. Sid loved his family. I remember going to his daughter Carole’s funeral so many years ago
and knew that it was family that gave him the energy to accomplish so much.
David and Laurie, your father was a giant. Sid rest in peace. You will be forever remembered. Like so many others, I owe
you a big thank you for getting me involved in so many wonderful things
With love, respect and appreciation.”

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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALLSEPTEMBER MOVIE: BRING MIN’YO BACK!
Thursday September 21, 7:00pm

Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member
Yuji Moriwaki’s delirious documentary follows the Minyo Crusaders, a group of passionate neo-traditionalists and their
mission to save Japanese Min’yo folk songs from extinction and bring them to the world. The Tokyo-based band blend Latin
and Afro flavours into unique arrangements of the traditional Japanese folk genre now at risk of extinction. For many inJapan, minyo is "lost music." In this film, director Yuji Moriwaki takes an up close and personal look at the musicians figuring
out together how to reconstruct the art form, and the process of how to “bring minyo back” to contemporary audiences.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

Natsu Matsuri/
Bon Odori Festival:
Thank you!
The last minute change in weather didn’t dampen
our souls on Saturday July 8th. Vendors were backin full force this year with delicious food and beautiful
artisanal booths. People wrote their wishes on the Tanabata trees, and the kids game booth was lively withyoyo balloon fishing and goldfish scoop games.
We want to thank every single person that came despite the rain, making this year a special one. The odori
performances and bon odori happened inside this year,
but by the end of the night, you could feel the positiveenergy coming out from Kobayashi Hall. Special thanks
to our wonderful vendors, the Toronto Buddhist Church,
the Deputy Consulate General of Japan, all our wonderfulvolunteers, dancers, and to Constantin (our dedicated
A/V technician extraordinaire!). We’ll see you next year!

JCCC Annual General Meeting
NoticeThe membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is hereby given noticeof the 2023 Annual General Meeting on Monday September 25 2023 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. The Agenda
and Proxy on-line form can be found at https://jccc.on.ca/agm-2023-proxy, or byfollowing the QR code.
For any questions, please contact JCCC Board Secretary Sharon Marubashi at sharon.marubashi@jccc.on.ca.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Land, Water and Washi Nuit Blanche 2023 at the JCCC

Photo credit: Johnny Ngheim

September 23, 2023 - 7pm – 7am

We are excited to be participating in Nuit Blanche again for 2023! Our theme, Land, Water and Washi will highlight theartwork of our 2 featured artists – Alexa Hatanaka in the JCCC Gallery with Unchanging and changing and changing, andElysha Rei in the Heritage Hallway with The Strength in Sixty Sakura. Gather at the JCCC to experience Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka and Elysha Rei’s artwork, which explore communal memories through the use of paper as a medium.
Unchanging and changing and changing, a solo exhibition by Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka features sculptural and wearable
paper pieces, often multi-faceted printed and dyed patchworks, sewn from handmade Japanese paper. Hand-cut in paper
The Strength in Sixty Sakura by Elysha Rei represents the resilience of Japanese Canadians, captured in the history of
the JCCC.
In addition to the exhibitions, we will be featuring Poetry Readings, Lantern Making Workshops and more! Visit the JCCC
website for workshop registration and full details!
The JCCC will be open for Nuit Blanche from 7pm to 7am alongside the rest of the city of Toronto that will activate fora night of celebrating connections.

Photo credit: Johnny Ngheim

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Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition
in CanadaAward Presentation| Nov. 5, 2023 |2PM
The ceremony will be live streamed
Exhibition | https://shodocanada.com
Competition organized by SHODO CANADA
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Supported by The Consulate General of Japan | The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre | The Japan Foundation, Toronto
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Issei Day – A Tributeto the Seniors of
our Community
The Board of Directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre extends an invitation to Issei Day on Sunday October
1, 2023, and would like to welcome all who are 70 years ofage and older. This year will be the 61st year of celebrating
Issei Day! We are so excited to welcome you back with a day
full of activities, with entertainment of songs, odori and sing-alongs. As usual there will be a wonderful and tasty bento
served during intermission. The program begins at 2pm andconcludes around 4:30pm. To accommodate everyone withseating and a bento, we require that everyone pre-register.
Registration will open on September 1 and the deadline will
be Friday September 22. Please check our website later inAugust for more information. It is wonderful to see so manyof our seniors come to this event but there is a maximum
capacity to ensure everyone can sit, relax and enjoy theafternoon, so don’t delay - register today! We look forward
to seeing you.
Issei Day Committee
Photo credits: Yosh Inouye

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPSJCCC CHADO classes Fall 2023
This fall JCCC Chado Club is accepting beginner students for the basic course as well as experienced students who
have taken JCCC chado courses before for the intermediate course .
Students will learn procedures for making tea as well as how to integrate the spirit of tea into their study and daily lives.

BASIC COURSE (5 classes)

Date: Sundays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15
Time: 10:00 am～1:00 p.m.
Course Fee: $105 + HST
*Required items such as Fukusa set can be borrowed from teachers during the basic course. Students who wish tocontinue taking courses after the basic course need to purchase them.

Attire for all classes: Casual Western clothes. Kimono is not required for the class, but participants need to bring an
extra pair of socks (preferably white) or tabi to change into once they arrive in class.
Current JCCC Membership and Cultural Class Registration is required. Visit https://jccc.on.ca/programs/cultural-classes/starting-cultural-classes or scan the QR codes below for the correct forms.

Cultural Class Registration

JCCC Membership

INTERMEDIATE COURSE (9 classes)

Schedules/details will be sent to JCCC former students by email in September.

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MARTIAL ARTS CORNER

Martial Arts News
September signals the beginning of the 2023-2024 Series of Martial arts programming. This does mean that there
are some changes coming up.
First, all registrations this Fall will include a renewal of your registration packages. We renew these packages each year
to keep your information up to date.
The JCCC will also be implementing yearly program fee increases. We have tried to keep this as low as possible andare only raising this year’s fees at the cost of living rate. Fees are adjusted as follows:
September is registration month for JUDO and KENDO.

Martial Art

Type

2022-2023 Series Fees

2023-2024 Series Fees

Iaido, Jodo, Naginata

Adult (15+ years)*$175.00$185.00

Joshi Judo

Adult (15+ years)*

Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kendo
Kyudo

All classes

Adult (15+ years)*

Adult (15+ years)*Child (up to 14 years)*plus HST

JCCC Judo Kai News

$250.00$150.00$135.00$135.00$265.00$160.00$145.00$145.00

Ken Fukushima (on the left) and Russ Takashima

The JCCC is happy to share some big changes to the JCCC Judo Kai.
We welcome Shane LeGros as our new head instructor.
LeGros-Sensei is a Kodokan certified Godan (5th degree black belt)
who trained in Japan for nearly 20 years. He was a member of the Mie
Budokan competition team for 17 years having competed in well over
50 senior division tournaments in Japan with many noteworthy results.
LeGros-Sensei was a youth program Assistant Instructor in Japan at the
Mie Budokan for over 15 years, has 17 years of Police/Corrections Judotraining in Japan at the Mie Prison Dojo, and also trained regularly with the
Kogakkan University Judo team. In addition, LeGros-Sensei is a Canadian
NCCP level 2 certified Dojo Instructor, nationally certified Kata Judge for
Ju-no Kata, an All-Japan Judo Federation National “C” Referee, and a Judo
Canada kata medallist selected to represent Canada in Kime-no Kata at
the World Judo Championships in Abu Dhabi later in 2023.

(on the right)

LeGros-Sensei has already started working with all of the instructors
and the JCCC administration on implementing some changes to enhance
our Judo program. We hope that everyone joins us in welcoming his leadership to our program.
As these changes take place, the JCCC would also like to extend a HUGE
thank you to two Senior Instructors who will be taking a step back fromtheir leadership roles: Head Instructor Ken Fukushima and administrator
Russ Takashima.
Fukushima-Sensei has influenced the JCCC Judo Kai program as the head
instructor since 2004. His leadership has been responsible for beginningthe development of many high caliber international judoka including JCCC instructor Shujon Mazumder and brothers
Shady and Mohab El Nahas.
Takashima-Sensei has been providing the administrative back up for the JCCC Judo Kai for the just as much time as
Fukushima-Sensei has led the program. He has been a huge support to the JCCC Administration since the re-opening of
programs following the Covid closures.
Both Fukushima-Sensei and Takashima-Sensei spent numerous hours of their time, both on and off the mat, leading
the JCCC Judo Kai program. We cannot thank them enough for their commitment and dedication. We look forward totheir continued participation in our program as valued instructors.
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HERITAGE

Farewell to our Heritage Summer Contractors
This summer, we were incredibly lucky to be able to hire four
Summer Contractors to work on projects with us, through funding
from the Young Canada Works, Canada Summer Jobs and Student
Experience Program granting bodies. Aline, Emma, Kei and Yousef
worked on a variety of projects including Sedai work, Digitizing collections, a storage improvement study and exhibiting work createdthrough our York University partnership. We asked each of themto write a little bit about their summer experience.

Aline

Working at the JCCC has been a fulfilling and exciting experience
for me. The JCCC staff, volunteers, and wider community are all
incredibly welcoming and supportive. As someone who is entering
their first year of an MA in History program this fall, the work that I
performed in role as a Collections Assistant was a rare and valuable
opportunity that has made me more confident with working witharchives. I also had the chance to make so many great connections
while helping with events such as the Toronto Japanese Film Festival
and Natsu Matsuri. I learned a great deal about Japanese culture
and traditions, and I hope to continue to learn from community
Aline, Yousef, Kei and Emma
members when I volunteer for future events!

Emma

As my contract at the JCCC is coming to an end I feel immensely grateful to be hired and welcomed into the Heritage
Department once again. Two years ago I was hired as an Archive Assistant while the Centre was still in COVID operations,
I feel lucky to have been hired a second time and see the Centre in full swing. Thank you to all the staff and community
for being so welcoming during my time here, I enjoyed listening to all your stories over the last two months. There really issomething so special about this Centre, I find that just like last time I have learned so much and feel inspired by the efforts
and spirit of the people here. I will carry these experiences forward as I enter my Anthropology MA in the fall!

Kei

My time at the JCCC has been an amazing experience. This opportunity has given me the chance to contribute to archiving and sharing my cultural heritage. As someone volunteering for events at the JCCC, it was a great and insightful
experience to be on the other side of things. Not only was I able to meet and be a part of the JCCC staff community but I
was also to see all the hard work that goes behind the scenes to make such amazing events. Thank you to all the welcoming
staff and volunteers who truly made this summer opportunity an incredible experience.

Yousef

My time at the JCCC this summer was easily one of the most gratifying work experiences I've had in my career. From
my very first day, I've gotten to enjoy the warm and welcoming grasp of the JCCC and its wider community. There are notenough words to describe the insightful workplace experience I gained here and the wonderful people I got to meet andwork with. Yet most notably, I felt that through learning of their culture, history, and strength to persevere with such prosperity, my bond with the Japanese Canadian community skyrocketed. The staff, the volunteers, and everyone else involved
with the JCCC are unbelievably kind-hearted and while my term here may be over, I easily see myself being involved with
the JCCC again in the future.
I hope to see you all again soon!
Please join us in thanking them for all of the hard work that they put in over the summer, as well as thanking our granting
bodies for the funding which makes these positions possible.
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EXHIBITION FROM 23 SEPTEMBER 2023
THROUGH 25 NOVEMBER 2023

CURATED BY
CHIEDZA PASIPANODYAEXHIBITIONOPENING NIGHT & LIVE PERFORMANCES“Unchanging and changing and changing” is a solo
exhibition and live performance by Alexa KumikoHatanaka that features wearable paper artworks thatare imbued with the life of the performers alongside
the histories of craft and place that inform them.
A reflection on well-being and selfhood, the works
unite and contrast needs for protective armours and“inverse armours,” the latter activated by dance, music
and friends to encourage expression and joy. Hatanaka
reflects on personal aftershocks from tsunamis, both
real and metaphorical. Her work integrates her formative childhood experience in dance at the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre and is steeped with her recent
time spent at a fourth generation paper mill in Japan.
Her ethereal work collapse time and string together
interconnected histories held within the threads, repairs
and fibres of her practice: ancestral ties; the lineageof printmaking, inks and natural dyes; personal narratives
incorporating past printmaking blocks; and scraps ofpapers sewn into the next and the next work.

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 2023

This exhibition was made possible through generous funding fromthe Canada Council of the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

JAPANESE CANADIANCULTURAL CENTRE:
KOBAYASHI HALL

FREE ADMISSIONCASH BAR
EXHIBITION ON VIEW
ARTIST IN ATTENDANCE

6:30 pm

Doors open

7:00 pm

Benja and Peach Luffe, live musical performancein washi wearables“Unchanging and changing and changing”, a collaborative performance with Taiko drummers Jody Chan &Wy Joung, and Nihon Buyo dancers Danielle Yamashita& Katherine Yamashita in washi wearables

8:30 pm

After party & artist’s birthday party
DJ Velma and more to be announced ♪♪♪

Opening night begins with musicians Benja and Peach
Luffe performing in custom washi wearables by Hatanaka.
Next, a live performance of the same name accompanies the exhibition, in which Taiko drum and dance
performers will also be costumed in the artist’s
washi wearable artwork.

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JAPAN FOUNDATION TORONTO NEWSJFT Library News
Join us to welcome TIFA 2023 Japanese
guest author!
A renowned Japanese author will be featured at
the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)
taking place September 21 – October 1st! In conjunction with TIFA, the Japan Foundation, Toronto is
hosting a variety of programs, including JFT Book
Club, an in-person speaking event with the author,and more. Keep an eye on our website for the highly
anticipated reveal of the author's identity and event
schedules! https://tr.jpf.go.jp

Borrow Japan-related books, ebooks, audiobooks, and films from The Japan Foundation, Toronto
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COMMUNITY

Wynford Seniors Bowlers Needed!!!!
The Wynford Seniors Bowling League is currently looking for new 5 pin bowlers, age 55 and over, to join their fun-filled
and non-competitive league. No experience is necessary, as handicaps are calculated at the beginning of the season.
Bowling is either on Monday or Friday mornings, from 9:30 until noon, starting in September. Playoffs are in late April,
and the season concludes with a scrumptious buffet banquet and awards ceremony in early May.
The alley is located at Parkway Bowl, east end of Parkway Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Rd in Scarborough.
All you need to join is a Wynford Seniors membership! Fees are $12 per week plus we collect fees for our Christmas
and Year End tournaments.
For more information or to join, please contact Dawna Kobayashi at 416-407-8102. The deadline to join is August 1 2023.

Back2feet & iA Private Wealth in Virtual
Tie for FirstWith one week remaining in the JC3-Pitch regular season, 1st place is on the line in the final game of the season between
Andrew Lok’s Back2feet squad and Tod Nagamatsu’s iA Private Wealth team, with the winner taking 1st overall. Both teams
feature strong defenses and a potent offense. A pair of recent wins has helped wrap up 3rd place for the Thornhill Sluggers
captained by Justin Ogino. Nick Chung’s Thornhill Toyota team deserves better than their record indicates, having lost 3of their past 5 games by 1 run and another game by 2 runs. Play-offs begin on August 20th and it’s a whole new season
where anything can happen and upsets often occur.
The league would like to thank the captains for their volunteerism and their sponsors; Back2feet (Andrew, Gar and Yim
Lok), iA Private Wealth (Martin Kobayashi), Thornhill Toyota (Chad Howson) and Thornhill Sluggers (Larry Kimura) for theircontinued support to the success of the league.
Website: www.JC3Pitch.com

JC3-Pitch Standings as of June 27, 2022
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Attached Photo:
Team Thornhill Toyota Following the Action (Left to Right):
On Bench: Andrew Mun-Shimoda, Glenn Shimoda, David
Wesseling, Dan Reid, Garrett Amemori, Nick Chung and
Bob Doi. Standing: Darryl Hayashi, Abbas Noorand Hubert Chen. Submitted by Bob Doi
26 Bluebell Drive, Markham, ON L3S 3P5 905-472-2727 Home, RobertDoi@hotmail.com
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Toronto Fukuoka Kenjinkai AGM and Social
After a few years of hiatus due to the pandemic, the Toronto Fukuoka Kenjinkai’s annual AGM and Social is returning to
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The AGM begins at 1 p.m. and it will be followedby our fun-filled social portion and bento time until 6 p.m. We will have bingo, fukubiki and entertainment with odori andkaraoke. We will also dance Tanko Bushi together for those who want to join in. A delicious bento will be sold for $20 for
members and $25 for non-members. Members 80 years old and older will receive a free bento. Membership costs $5 perperson and can be purchased on site. Bring your family and friends for an exciting afternoon and wonderful opportunity
to mingle with friends new and old. You do not have to be a member or have roots in Fukuoka to take part. Everyone iswelcome. Please let us know in advance if you would like to take part in our entertainment portion (karaoke, dance, etc.).
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Hana (647-269-3998) or Mika (mfukuma@gmail.com) by September 11, 2023. We
hope to see you there! Please also take a look at our website at http://toronto-fukuoka.ca.

トロント福岡県人会定期総会と親睦会
パンデミックでトロントも大変なことになっていたためお休みしていた福岡県人会の定期総会と親睦会が9月17日（日）に日系文化会館に戻ってきます。
定期総会は1時から始まり、続いて楽しい親睦会とお弁当タイムが6時まであります。
ビンゴ、
踊り、
カラオケ、
福引など予定してますので興味がある方
はぜひ友達と家族を連れて参加してください。
お弁当代は会員＄２０、
非会員＄２５です。
８０歳以上の会員はお弁当代が無料です。
会費は＄５で当日お求めください。
福岡出身の方、福岡に縁がある方、福岡が好きな方、福岡に興味がある方、友達を作りたい方、
楽しい日曜日を過ごしたい方、
誰でも参加できます。踊り、
カラオケなどで参加希望の方は事前にお知らせください。要予約ですので富永 (647-269-3998) または福間(mfukuma@gmail.com)に9月11日までにご連絡ください。
ホームページにも遊びに来てください。http://toronto-fukuoka.ca

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2023

IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY of TORONTO’S
60TH ANNIVERSARY

Sunday,September24,2023
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre

6 Garamond Court, Don Mills(Wynford Dr. & Don Valley Pkwy)

Demonstrations

Tea & Refreshment

Ikebana Displays

Admission $10.00 at the door
For further information, phone: 416-467-4962 or email: ikenoboto@sympatico.ca
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健やかな老後をめざして その65 - シニアはそれほど“かよわい存在”ですか！？
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）この春、久しぶりにふるさと大分へ帰省しました。
COVID-19の影響により長期に帰国しておらず、諸々の要件を処理する必要があって銀行に出かけま
した。
ところが、
ATMでいつも使っている振り込みカードが作動しません。
それで、直接に窓口業務に行き「振り込み操作をしたのですが、このカードで振り込みはできないと拒否されました。
どうしたのでしょうか？」と尋ねると「ある年齢以上では、一定期間使用していないとブロックされます」との返答。
「ある年齢とは何歳ですか？」「70歳以上です」。
窓口担当者の説明した意味がすぐには呑み込めませんでした！振り込め詐欺などの被害が多いので、シニアを守るための対策でしょうか？しかし、それって何だかおかしくありませんか？そのこと自体が、シニアにとっての便利さや権利を奪っていませんか？実際、振り込むたびに老眼鏡をかけ、申し込
み用紙にながーい振込先や名前を漢字で書く手間を省きたいがために、
特定の振り込みカードを作っているのですから......。
どうしても心に引っかかり、ついつい言葉にしてしまいました。
「受付のあな
たに文句を言うつもりはありません。
でも、70歳以上のシニアのひとりとして感じたことを話させてくださいね。
お金に関わる様々な詐欺からシニアを守りたいという点は理解します。
でも、若者でもネットを通して詐欺にあったり、お金をうまく管理できない人はいます。
シニアでも詐欺対策をきちんと行い、若者以上にうまくお金を管理できる人もいます。
個人的には、
その能力が若者に劣っているとは思いません。
70歳という年齢で一律に拒否するのはおかし
いと思いませんか？本人に説明がなく、しかも了解をえずにブロックするなんて納得できません。
ある意味では、シニアの尊厳を無視しているとも言えますね。
私は外国に住んでいますが、70歳以上だからと言って、このような取り扱
いを銀行で受けたことはありません。
ですから、正直な今の気持ちをお伝えしています。
どうか上司の方に客の意見としてお伝えください」。
社会に生じる様々な問題を解決するためにはいろんな対策が大事です。
しかし、
年齢だけに注目し、シニアを守ろうとするのはやはりおかしいな、と思ってしまいます。
そこには、「70歳以上」
をひとくくりにし、
個人よりも
「ある特定
の集団」
に視点をおきがちな日本社会の風土を感じます。
守られることはとても有難いことです。
それに異を唱えるつもりはありません。個人で意思決定し、行動に対する責任をもたねばいけない生活よりもきっと安心で楽なものでしょうから。
しかし、そういった状況は、気づかぬうちに様々な精神身体活動の制限をシニアに与える風土を醸成することにつながっているかもしれません。
ただただシニアと言うだけで特別扱いをしないでください。NHK朝ドラ「らんまん」の土佐弁ではないですが......「年寄りじゃぁゆうて なめ（無礼）
ちゃあ いかんぞね！」

牡丹 松 夢の世界へ 我さそう
散り菊はかなし 線香花火

JCCC Family & Friends Golf Tournament[SOLD OUT] – Sunday September 17, 2023
The 25th Annual Family & Friends Golf Tournament will be on Sunday September 17, 2023 at Rolling Hills Golf Club.
This is a chance for families and friends to share a fun day of golf – all skill levels welcome and there are lots of prizes
to be won! After a great day of golfing, there will be presentations and dinner back at the JCCC. We encourage everyone
to join with grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group of friends. Will have an early
Shotgun format (8:30am) based on Rolling Hills new rules and all teams will be scramble play.
The application form is included in this edition or pick up one up at the JCCC Reception area. We encourage and welcome hole sponsors – corporate or family - some sponsor levels include your green fees and contributes to our Heritage
programming at the JCCC. We also will be having “In Memoriam” sponsored holes. Donation of prizes are always muchappreciated. We are so appreciative to have our biggest sponsor, IA Private Wealth (Marty Kobayashi) confirmed again.
So please come on out for a fun day!!!!! For more information, please contact Co – chairs - Sharon Marubashi at sharon.
marubashi@jccc.on.ca or Dawna Kobayashi at dawna.kobayashi@sympatico.ca.

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

JSS プログラム：2023年9月
2023年9月に予定されている JSSのプログラムです。
詳細やお申込みは
JSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200、
programs@jss.caまで。

Check out our upcoming September 2023 programs and events!

（1）モミジ＆JSSオンライン講座シリーズ(1) e-Learning Series

モミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。

Heart Health for Seniors and Caregivers※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 :「高齢者と介護者の心臓の健康」

９月１３日（水）15時（英語 ・日本語通訳付）
心臓病の要因は様々で、病気になるリスクを下げ、症状を悪化を防ぐための正しい知識を身につけることが大切です。
この講座では、心臓の健康とは、危険因子、予防、血圧測定、高血圧の合併症について学んでいきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで「薬の安全な使用法」*Pre-registration required. Visit our website and/or contact 416-3859200 / programs@jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

*Visit our website for the list of seminars & past recordings.
Wed. Sep 13, 3pm (English with Japanese Interpretation)

There are a lot of contributing factors that can lead to a heart disease,and it is important to equip yourself with the right knowledge that canhelp lower your risks of getting the disease and manage the symptoms
to keep it from getting worse. In this session, we will discuss topics about
heart health for seniors and caregivers which includes: risk factors, prevention, and complications of high blood pressure. *Visit our website orcontact programs@jss.ca to register
Safe Medication Use

9月２7日（水）15時（英語・日本語）
薬の不適切な使用は、健康と安全を損なう可能性があります。安全な薬の使用について学ぶことは、危害を防ぎ、自分や周囲の安全と健康を守ることにつながります。本セミナーでは安全な薬の使用について学んでいきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで

Wed. Sep 27, 3pm (English and Japanese)

Improper use of medication can compromise our health and safety.
Learning about safe medication use helps reduce risks and prevent
potential harm, keeping us and our loved ones safe and healthy. Join
us and learn more about safe medication use. *Visit our website orcontact programs@jss.ca to register（２）
JSS シニア・プレシニア向けプログラム
1. こんにちは（フレンドリー訪問）
プログラム(2) JSS Programs for Seniors and Pre-Seniors

どのコミュニティーにも、高齢化、心身の不具合などの理由で孤立した生活を余儀なくされている方々がいます。
こんにちはプログラムはそのような方々を定期的に訪問して、
孤立した状況を少しでも和らげ、
コミュニティー参加の機会を作ろうとするものです。
訪問は、プログラムの意義を理解し、訪問者としての心得や対応法を身に着けたJSSボランティアによって行われます。
※ お申込み・お問合せは、
programs@jss.caまで。
2. やさしいシニアヨガ（第15期：9/11～10/23 *10/9除く）
椅子に座ったり、寝転がった姿勢でできるやさしい60分ヨガと30分お喋りのセットで、楽しくリフレッシュ。初めての人も、体が硬い・体力に自信がない人でも、無理なく参加できます。
※ 詳細・ お申込みは、
JSSウエブサイトまたはsenior.yoga@jss.caまで。

1. Konnichiwa (Friendly Visiting) Program

The program is specifically designed to visit these individuals regularly,
aiming to alleviate their isolation and create opportunities for theiractive participation in the community. The visits are conducted by
JSS volunteers who understand the significance of the program andhave received training in both knowledge and coping strategies asvisitors. *Contact programs@jss.ca for more details and to register.
2. . Easy Yoga for Seniors(Term 15: Mondays, Sep 15 - Oct 23, 10:00 - 11:30am)

The program provides seniors & pre-seniors (age 55+) the opportunity
to enjoy a 60-min easy yoga session followed by a 30-min socializingtime with fellow Japanese-speaking seniors. *Contact smsg@jss.ca
for more details.

（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(3) JSS Regular Programs

紙クラフト 9月６日
「 バラの花を作ってみよう」

1. Craft Club Social Wed. 10:30am - noon *RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca

編み物

Paper Craft – Sep 6 : Crafting beautiful paper roses

9月20日「 色んな模様の座布団を編んでみよう」※ お申込み・お問合せは、
craftclub@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。

Knitting – Sep 20 : Let’s knit cushions of various patterns!
2. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group *Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

2. 懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 第2・4月曜日、1３時半～１５時
同じ世代の方々と集まって、誰もが若いころに一度は歌ったことのある歌を一緒に歌う会です。対面セッションを5月から開始しております。
※ お申込み・お問合せはutanokai_b@jss.caまで。
JSSは新理事を募集中ですThis is a group where you can get together with people of yourgeneration and sing songs together that everyone has sung at least
once at their young age. In-person sessions have resumed since May!
JSS is looking for Volunteer Board Members!

JSSでは、現在新たな理事を募集しております。私たちのチームへの参加にご興味のある方は、JSSウエブサイトにて詳細をご確認の上、履歴書と、理事会参
加への志望動機を書いたカバーレターを、PR@jss.ca までお送りください。
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Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm

JSS is currently seeking new board members. If you are interested injoining our team, please review the details on our website and send
your resume along with a cover letter briefly describing your interestin joining the board, to PR@jss.ca

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Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, September 25
2023
Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual General
Meeting on Monday September 25 2023 at 7:30 pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto,
Ontario M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

Approve Minutes of AGM – September 26 2022
Report from the Finance Chair
Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year
Appreciation to Retiring Board Members
Approve Nominations to the Board
Message from the President
Close of BusinessSharon Marubashi
Linda Ono
Linda Ono
Chris Hope
Sharon Marubashi
Chris Hope

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:

Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 1st day of July 2023.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

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 25 2023 at any and all
adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

, 2023.

Signature of 1st Member
Please Print Name

__

_

___

Signature of 2nd Member
Please Print Name___________* 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.

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Tel 416.441.2345 Fax 416.441.2347

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