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In This Issue...

2015 -16 JCCC Board of Directors
President
		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Jan Nobuto				
VP, Management 		Ann Ashley
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			Chris Hope
Directors			Jonathan Carter					Anzu Hara
				Mark Hashimoto					Kristin Kobayashi					Karen Kuwahara					Christine Nakamura
				Dereck Oikawa					Chris Reid					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Peter Wakayama
				Tak Yoshida

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JCCC Events

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Winter Festival

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Heritage News系

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Donations

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Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					Sid Ikeda
					Miki Kobayashi							Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Shari Hosaki

会館
役

JCCC Staff
James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231

Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan
Heritage and Sedai Project
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.303

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Office Assistantmakik@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.227

Yuki Hipsh
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

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October員及タッ

416-441-2345 ext. 222

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Ph: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca

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Karaoke Club
JCCC closed –Labour Day
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Fall Cultural Classes begins
Karaoke ClubMovie Night When Marnie was There
Kimono Exhibit (through to Sept 27)
Senior Supper Club

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Karaoke Club
Issei Day
Karaoke Club
JCCC closed –Thanksgiving Day
Karaoke ClubMovie Night - 3 Sisters

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Suizenji Kiyoko Concert
Heritage Conference
Reel Asian Special Screening
Karaoke Club
Karaoke Club

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Sandy Chan
Executive Assistant/Newsletter & Website		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226

Calendar of EventsYour news is welcome! Please contact:

newsletter@jccc.on.catel 416-441-2345 ext.226

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Sandy ChanJapanese Section: Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz, Sandy Chan, Yoko Reynolds
Cover Image: Suizenji Kiyoko

JCCC UPCOMING EVENTS
Enka Legend Kiyoko Suizenji in Concert
Saturday November 7
Tickets are now on sale

Kiyoko Suizenji is one of the leading Enka singers in Japan. Her career spans over 50 years andher joyful songs cheer everybody’s hearts and minds. “The March of 365 steps” is one of her
most popular songs and many people have been encouraged by it. Among her hit songs, “One
Plus One” has been danced to at many festivals and is particularly famous among Japanese
Canadians.
Suizenji-san’s concert will be held at the JCCC Kobayashi Hall on Saturday November 7.
This concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the post-war Nikkei
immigration and is also a charity concert for the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and JapaneseSocial Services. Money raised through ticket sales and food/goods sale will go to support the workof these two organizations, and their tireless efforts in serving the Nikkei community tirelessly.
Date:
Time:
Tickets:

Saturday November 7, 2015
2:00pm / 6:00pm$50.00 (including HST) floor seats and stadium rows A-G$40.00 (including HST) stadium rows H-R
Reserved seating only. For tickets, please call the JCCC reception 416-441-2345, Doyama 416-291-7002 or Omori 416-531-2749.

JCCC Family & Friends Golf
Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 19th Annual Family & Friends Golf
Tournament on Sunday September 13, 2015 at Rolling Hills
Golf Club. This is a chance for families and friends to sharea fun day of golf – all skill levels welcome and there are lotsof prizes to be won! After a great day of golfing, there will bepresentations 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.
*NEW this year are complimentary shared golf carts andwe will continue with the shotgun start (10:00am) and an all
Scramble format. Thank you all for your feedback as we looked
for ways to make it an enjoyable tournament for all.
Application forms are available at the JCCC reception
area. We also welcome hole sponsors – corporate or family some sponsor levels include your green fees and contributes toour Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor,
HollisWealth (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously providing
refreshments while out on the course! For more information,please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or contact Sharon
Marubashi (co-chair) at 647-291-4751 /email marubashi@
rogers.com and Dawna Kobayashi co-chair) at dawna.
kobayashi@sympatico.ca

JCCC Fall Classes
Looking to try something new thisfall? The JCCC offers a wide rangeof courses and workshops which are
sure to suit your interests. Our fallclasses start in mid-September, so be
sure to pick up a class brochure, orvisit our website at www.jccc.on.ca tolearn more.
Registration has started. Pleasecontact us in person, or call 416-4412345 to sign up.

2015 Fall & Winter

Haiku Corner
梨の花
月に書よむ
女あり
Nashi no hana tsuki ni fumi yomu onna ari		

蕪村
Buson

A pear-tree in bloom;		
In the moonlight,			
A woman writing a letter.
この雨の   降るのにどっちへ でいろかな
Kono ame no furunoni docchi edeiro kana
Where can he be going		In the rain,			This snail?

一茶
Issa

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New JCCC Martial Arts Program:
Jodo 杖道 – The Way of the Staff

In
November,
the JCCC will be
introducing
anexciting new martial
arts program. Jodo –the Way of the Staff.
Jodo is practiced
worldwide, and has
been a part of the
All Japan Kendo
Federation curriculum
since
1968
with
demonstrations held
throughout
Japan.
Jodo activities in
Canada are overseenby the Canadian Kendo Federation that also supports Kendo andIaido activities.
The Jo is a four foot cylindrical staff. Jodo techniques aredesigned to defend against the sword. Its spirit is not to injure
the opponent but utilize the techniques that demonstrate the true
versatility of the weapon. These techniques include: striking,thrusting, blocking, parrying, pinning, and sweeping. Through Jodo,
one learns the dexterity of the movement and the development of
the mind, body, and spirit.
In this program, participants will learn Jodo in a non-competitiveenvironment using kata-based partner training. The art is suitable
for adults and youth. It is also an excellent cross-training opportunity
for other martial arts practitioners. Some non-weapons based
practitioners often find Jodo as a good entry point to weapons arts.
Please check our October newsletter for more information
about the Jodo program, and registration details.

September Movie Night:
When Marnie Was ThereStudio Ghibli’s Final Masterpiece will Engage
both Adults and Children“There is a quality of enchantment that can’t be faked — Studio
Ghibli has once again created a world where magic and imagination
don’t just rule but are transformative.” – The Washington Post
“Yonebayashi's picture is about the magic of female friendship at itspurest” – Village Voice
This newest feature from Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli is a
sweeping story of friendship, mystery and discovery that delivers
stirring emotions and breathtaking animation as only Ghibli can.
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her
aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion surrounded bymarshes, and the mysterious young girl, Marnie, who lives there.
The two girls instantly form a unique connection. As the days go by,Anna begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange newfriend. Based on the young adult novel by Joan G. Robinson anddirected by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arrietty),
Marnie is filled with moonlit seascapes, a glowing orchestral score,and powerful dramatic portrayals that build to a stormy climax.
Date: Thursday September 24, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $8 (JCCC Members); $10 (General)

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Photos courtesy of David Lee.

"Fuyu Matsuri" - Winter Festival 2015
Winter Family Committee

Quickly becoming one of the most popular events of the year, the Winter Family Festival is coming backwith a brand new name, "Fuyu Matsuri" – Winter Festival, on Sunday December 13, 2015! Following
the success of the past four years, our energetic and enthusiastic committee is very excited to exceed
expectations yet again.
We will feature many of the same great activities as past years, such as the photo with Santa,
Christmas ornament making, gingerbread cookie decorating, interactive games, etegami (picture letter)and storytelling. New activities for moms and dads are being planned and as always, we will have somedelicious food! The Craft Market will also have a whole new look, changing its name to the "Market
Place (Shotengai)” as an ultimate Christmas shopping destination!
Mark the date in your calendars and keep an eye out for more details in the October and November
issues of the newsletter.
Date: Sunday December 13, 2015
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Volunteers are also needed for this event. You can sign up through the JCCC website at http://
www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/. Deadline is Thursday November 26, 2015.
We are currently looking for vendors for our Food Corner and Craft Market – please contact Yuki
Hipsh at yukih@jccc.on.ca for further information.		
Vendor Application Deadlines[Food Vendor] Thursday, October 15, 2015.
[Craft Vendor] Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Photos courtesy of Byron Chan.

Seniors’ Supper Club
Seniors' Supper Club Committee

Seniors’ Supper Club – next date is Sunday September 27, 2015!
What’s a roux? Ask any of the participants who joined in the fun of making
macaroni and cheese, baked chicken, and tomato and cucumber salad on
Monday July 27, 2015. Learning new techniques, terms, and food preparations is
all part of the fun in cooking together at the Seniors’ Supper Club.
A roux is the base for making a sauce. Just melt some fat – in our case butter– add the equivalent amount of flour, mix well over a medium-low heat and voilá,
you’ve made a roux. Participants mastered this technique and made a creamy
macaroni and cheese that far surpassed anything out of a box and was almost as
easy to make.
On Sunday September 27 participants will be making chicken donburi,
daikon nimono and daikon and carrot salad with demonstration chef Marion
Photo courtesy of Jan Nobuto
Smith.
Registration deadline for this session is the Wednesday September 23, 2015.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate food allergies, so please check the menu before registering.
The session is from 3:00pm - 7:00pm and is limited to twelve (12) participants. Participants should bring their own apron and head
covering (hat/scarf). Cost is $20.00 per session and includes the demo lesson, ingredients for the meal, cooking, leftovers, and lots oflaughter!
To register, please drop by or call JCCC registration at 416-441-2345. Look for future news about the Seniors’ Supper Club in the next
JCCC newsletter.

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Seniors of our Community
Issei Day Committee

The
Board
of
DirectorsoftheJapanese Canadian
CulturalCentreextends an invitation
to Issei Day on
Sunday October 4,2015 and would liketo welcome all who
are 70 years of age
and older.
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.
This year will be
the 53rd year of celebrating Issei Day. Last year, just over 400
Issei, Nisei, Sansei and Ijusha gathered in the Kobayashi Hall tocelebrate this annual event.
The day is full of activities, with entertainment of songs,
odori and sing-alongs. Please come out and enjoy this specialday! As usual there will be a wonderful and tasty bento served
during the intermission.
The program begins at 2:00pm and concludes around
5:00pm. With our growing numbers, and due to our space
limitations – we require that everyone pre-register at 416-4412345 or in person at JCCC reception by Friday September 25.
Registration is important in helping us ensure that everyone
is able to sit, relax and enjoy the afternoon. We will have an
overflow area available if required.
We look forward to seeing you.

the opportunity to nominate 18 adult recipients and up to 3 youth
recipients. In addition to our own event, these recipients wererecognized by the province of Ontario at an awards ceremony heldin June.
The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills of theirvolunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part of the JCCC’s
programs, events and just about every other aspect of the operationof the Centre. Arigato Day is just a small measure of our gratitude.
Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!

2015 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Art and Culture:
Collin Brown 		Hannah Ikeda-Suen

Teruko Davis
Alma Ona

Taiko Feldkamp
Mark Uyeda

Special Events and Operations:
Isoko Amemori 		
Shirley Eto
Shoko Kobayashi
June Lee
Yuki Newbold 		Keiko Ono
Reiko Schlichtig 		
Toke Suyama

Mariko Kato
Steve McFarlane
Cary Rothbart
Fumi Yoshida

Youth Recipient
Arfana Mulla
Congratulations to all our recipients, and thank you for yourcommitment to the JCCC.

Arigato Day
The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday July 19, 2015,
with more than 300 volunteers in attendance. The continuing highnumbers are a great testament to the fact that volunteers are thepillars of the JCCC. Not only can we rely on the continuing supportof the seasoned veterans, but we also have so many new volunteers
who have come out to support some of our newer programs. Chef
Kunio Ishii of Torii Ichii Catering prepared a delicious spread offood in a fabulous buffet.
To end the evening, there were two awards presentations.
Min Yatabe and Frank Moritsugu presented the Nisei VeteransAward to Megan Marubashi of the Ayame Kai Odori group andChristine Delong from the Sakura Kai Odori group. Then the JCCC
presented certificates to the 19 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer
Service Awards for 2015.
The Ontario Volunteer Service Award program is administeredby the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade.
To qualify for an award, an adult recipient will have volunteered
for a minimum of 5 years continuously. A youth recipient will havevolunteered for a minimum of 2 years. Each year, the JCCC has

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Photos courtesy of Yosh Inouye.

Step into Fall
Heritage Corner

Photo courtesy of John Ota.

Some refreshing news and updates from Heritage as cooler weather marches in!
A reminder: on now in the JCCC Gallery is “KIMONO: over 50 years of textiles at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre”. The exhibit
is on now until late October – stop by and take a look before it’s over!
The Arts Committee has a number of reminders and updates! First, a big thank you to all artists and community members who contributed
to this year’s successful Artsu Matsuri, including our artist Walk and Talk on July 16. It was a golden opportunity for Artsu Matsuri artists tointroduce themselves and their artworks to one another and the community. The event provided insight into the artists' backgrounds, and how
and why they make their art.
On Saturday April 2, 2016, the JCCC will host a one-day Japanese Canadian Art Symposium to discuss the current state of Japanese
Canadian art and artists, their roles in the community, and to explore ways to develop interaction, networks, and collaborations. The event
is being organized by the JCCC Arts Committee, with support from the NAJC Toronto Chapter, and financial assistance from the Canada
Council for the Arts. Stay tuned to the JCCC newsletter and social media in the coming months for further information.
Do you have a tattoo? The Arts Committee is looking for Nikkei who would be willing to be photographed with their tattoos by professional
photographer and professor, Yosh Inouye, for a 2016 exhibition in the JCCC Gallery. The series intends to be a revealing Japanese Canadiancounterpart to a collection of watercolour paintings of tattooed Japanese individuals produced by the late Canadian artist, Aba Bayefsky. For
further information, including making an appointment with our photographer, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan at the email address andphone number below.
The Heritage Committee has identified some key focus points moving forward:- The Arts Committee is looking forward to another year of exciting exhibits and displays – keep an eye out in the coming months for a
new calendar of upcoming events.
- The Archive and Collections Committee will be working hard on maximizing storage efficiency and capacity for the JCCC’s collection,
which will aid in accessibility for community researchers.
- The Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre will be focused on the updating and maintenance of software and digital accessibility within our
exhibit space.
As well, Heritage will be taking steps to increase our digital presence – stay tuned to the JCCC’s Facebook page and Twitter as new
updates and content makes an appearance.
Finally, the Archive and Collections Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada
Works for once again supporting us with the hiring of two summer students. Both Cassandra Nakamura and Amanda Windsor were aninvaluable help to the Archives this summer, working on database entry, the Kimono exhibit, photographing artefacts and working with ourregular volunteers. We are very lucky to have had two fantastic young people spend the summer with us.
For all Heritage related inquiries and info, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project at heritage@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

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Natsu Matsuri

Obon & Tanabata Festival - Fun in the Sun!
Saturday August 8 was a beautiful summer day. It was a perfect day for the record crowds that turned up for this fun festival. This year saw
many families and other visitors at the JCCC dressed in their yukata and enjoying a wonderful day of traditional Japanese festival activities.
During the afternoon there were games and activities for the children, including fishing and yoyo balloons. The omikoshi also made its
rounds of the festival. As always, there were many food vendors with choices including a somen bar, shaved ice, chicken karaage, takoyaki
and ice cream. The second year of the beer garden was a success with many people dropping in for a quick drink. As the sun began to set,
the dancers circled the centre of the JCCC’s parking lot, marking the beginning of Bon Odori.  We finished off the night with popsicles foreveryone.
This festival is always a special one because of the tremendous co-operative effort by many community organizations. Very special
thanks go out to Mr. Ishii, our wonderful vendors, the Toronto Buddhist Temple, Sakura Mai, the Consulate General of Japan, all our wonderfulvolunteers and to Constantin (our dedicated AV technician extraordinaire).
We hope to see everyone next year!

Photos courtesy of Yosh Inouye (left, centre); Sakuramai (right).

Kamp Kodomo 2015

		
It was another wonderful summer with the Kamp Kodomo. Throughout the weeks all of the children were involved in many different activities
that kept them active, energized and engrossed in Japanese culture.
This summer featured many of our favourite workshops, like judo, iaido, and ikebana, and also made trips to Toronto Zoo and the Ontario
Science Centre, and even tried out bowling at Thorncliffe Bowlerama and visited our local fire station, Fire Station #123.
The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer 2015 could not have been possible without the dedication, enthusiasm and patience of the staff
and many volunteers who helped at the camp. Without their help, Kamp Kodomo would not have been as much fun, nor would it have run
as smoothly as it did! A special thank you to Karlee: our returning head instructor and to Jaclyn; assistant instructor. Another thank you to
our volunteers: Arfana, Bryanna, Erica, Erika, Erin, Luna and Rachel. Together you helped to make the campers experience memorable. As
well, many thanks to the dedicated instructors who rearranged their busy schedules or took time off of work to come and teach the campers.
Your support of Kamp Kodomo and the JCCC is an inspiration. Thanks to: JCCC Judo Kai, JCCC Iaido, JCCC Naginata, Ikenobo Ikebana,Discover Japan, Shito Ryu Itosu Kai and Nao Uda, who was our artist-in-residence.
We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March Break 2016!

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Join the JCCC Summer
Storytelling TimeThursday, September 3, 2015
@11:00 am - toddler/preschool@11:30 am - kindergarten-7 yrs old
Location: JCCC LibraryFree, call JCCC 416-441-2345 to register

Back2feet Captures JC 3-Pitch
League Regular Season Title
by Bob Doi

A big surge in the 2nd half of the season pushed Back2feet to the
top of the standings.   With some timely hitting and slick fielding,
Back2feet led by Paul Takasaki captured the regular season
title, narrowly edging Hoult-Hellewell Trophies captained by Glen
Kawaguchi by one game. Defending champs Wietzes Toyota
captained by Jon Nagamatsu finished in the middle of the packwhile HollisWealth (Tod Nagamatsu) and The CruiseShipCenters
finished 4th and 5th respectively.  For more information on the JC
3-Pitch league, please check out the JC 3-Pitch website.
www.jc3pitch.com
Final Standings as of Sunday August 9, 2015:
					
W L
SponsorBack2feet			
7 1
Ms. Yim Lok
Hoult-Hellewell Trophies		
6 2 Mr. Darryl Hayashi
Wietzes Toyota			
4 4 Mr. Gary Brownlie
HollisWealth			
2 6 Mr. Marty Kobayashi
The CruiseShipCenters		
1 7 Tina & Rob Takimoto

Momiji Caregiver
Information Sessions
Momiji Seniors Centre

Momiji would like to invite all caregivers for the Information
Sessions. The sessions will be conducted in English and Japanesetranslation is available.
Workshops:
Healthy Eating For Seniors
Tuesday September.29, 2015 / 1:30pm-3:00pm
Facilitator : Lynda Audia (Toronto Public Health)CCAC(Community Care Access Center) Information session:
Tuesday October 27, 2015 / 2:00pm-4:00pm
Speaker: Maureen McGowan (CCAC)
Power of Attorney and Will
Nov.24(Tuesday) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Speaker: Julie Sagara(Lawyer)
For further information and registration, please contact Keiko Hoshi
at 416-261-6683, ext.249.
Momiji Centre: 3555 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), Scarborough.

Photo courtesy of Bob Doi. Players enjoying a post-game BBQ.
Left to Right – Steve Yano, David Wesseling, Neil Abe and Sharyn Reilly.

Bayview United Church
Food and Craft Bazaar
The Bayview United Church Food and Craft Bazaar will be held on
Saturday October 17, 2015. The doors will open from 12:30pm to3:00pm for Udon, Gazpacho, Baked Goods, Pickles, Chow Mein,
Boutique, and of course, a Silent Auction! We are located at 2609
Bayview Avenue in Toronto. Come out and join the amalgamatedcongregations of Centennial Japanese United Church and OrioleYork Mills United Church for some fun, food and friendship.

Office Space for Rent at JCCC
Office space of 672 sq.ft. is available on the
2nd floor of the JCCC.  
If interested, please contact
Nao Seko at (416) 444-9900 x227.

98th Annual

Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition
in CanadaAward Presentation| Nov. 15, 2015, 2pm
Exhibition | November 14 to 28, 2015
at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
daily and weekends: 11:00am - 4:30pm
free admission
Check out our website re-launch!
http://shodocanada.com
Follow

Competition organized by
SHODO CANADA

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Supported by the Consulate General of Japan, The Japan Foundation,Toronto and The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

11Fourth Annual
Estate Planning Seminar Review
GIFTING SECURITIES CAN SAvE YOU TAX
On Wednesday July 15, 60 individuals attended the JCCC’s Fourth Annual Estate Planning Seminar, proudly presented by TD. The
IS A QUALIFYINGSECURITY?
Have you thought
about bymakinga charitable
donationto the Japanese
Seminarwas hosted
Doris
Chan, CFA,
Vice-President
and SeniorWHAT
Portfolio
Manager, Private
Investment Counsel at TD, andCanadian
CulturalCentre(JCCC)?
Ifyou
have
securities
suchasstocksfeatured a panel discussion with experts in the fields of estate planning, tax, and law. Expert panelists were Dale Durand, CPA, CA,
Investments that are eligible for this special tax treatment include:or mutual funds and have thought about selling a portion of them, on
CFP, Business Succession Advisor, Wealth Advisory Services at TD, Janet Reid, Estate and Trust Advisor at TD, and Nozomi (Zoe)•
Shares, rights and debt obligations (typically bonds or debentures)
which you have to pay a tax. This is called ‘capital gains’. If this might
Smith, J.D., LL.M., Estate Lawyer at Dermody Law.
that are listed on the stock exchange.
be your situation, you may be able to reduce your capital gains tax by
The number of individuals attending the JCCC’s Estate Planning Seminars is steadily increasing annually. Estate planning is a•
Shares of Canadian public mutual fund corporations and units ofgifting these securities to a registered charity.
growing concern for individuals of all ages and their families since 60% of Canadians
not have a current will.
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trust.
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current will, what makes up good estate planning, to ways to reduce taxes,
andto leavenotea legacyfor one’sand community.
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Bondhowdebenture,or mortgage
of family
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is alreadyplanning
its next Estate
Planning
Seminarto benefit
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provincial
governments.
As youmight
be awarein 2006
the late Honourable
Jim Flaherty
made
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to giftto charities. The Federal budget he presented
To please
determine
more yourtax benefitsof donating
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pleasecontactstatedthatcharitable
donationsof estatepubliclymatterslisted securities
such as to you,
For more information aboutthat are important
contact
accountant,financialadvisor,or lawyer.
youraccountant,lawyer,financialadvisor,orthe
Japanese
Canadianstocksandmutualfunds
areexemptfromcapitalgains
taxationasa
You can also speak with James Heron, Executive Director, or William Petruck on the JCCC Legacy Committee.
Cultural Centre.William Petruck can be reached at 416-249-0788
resultJamesof gifting
themcanto charity.
Heron
be reached at 416-441-2345 ext. 224 or jamesh@jccc.on.ca;
or wpetruck@fundingmatters.com
To support the Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign, contact William Petruck on the JCCC Legacy Committee at 416-249-0788 or wpetruck@fundingmatters.com

GIFTING SECURITIES IN 4 EASY STEPS
Here’s one way to give to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in a tax
efficient way. For instance, if you have owned shares in Canadian Tire forthe past 10 years you might have noticed a steady increase in the price ofyour stock.

HERE’S HOW TAKE ADvANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY:
1.
2.

That means you could face a large and unexpected capital gain. One
share of Canadian Tire purchased in 2005 was approximately $60. Now
Canadian Tire stock is selling at approximately $130 and therefore you will
have over a 45% increase in value. With 50% of capital gains being subject
to tax in Canada, you may want to look at ways to cushion the blow.

Do not sell the shares that you intend to donate - instead donate
them directly from your equity investment account to the JCCC.
You and your advisor will need to send the JCCC or your chosencharity a letter of intent stating:• Your name & address• Name of Securities
Photos coutesy of Sarah Burd.
• Quantity of Securities• Specific fund you are donating to• Approximate date of transfer of share(s)Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions
You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500.
Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's
ongoing operation and programming.
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Yasuhiko & Kyoko Abe
Harry and Pat Adachi
Terry and Koto Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Thomas and Betty Lou AraiJohn Armstrong
Bryan and Maiko Asa
Roy and Yukie Asa
Ann and David Ashley
Edmund and Sylvia Chong
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Eiji and Sharon Doi
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Masatomo (Mike) & Aiko Endo - In memory
Mitsuo Endo - In Memory
Yasuko Endo
Yasuteru Endo
Benjamin and Shirley Eto
Gerald Fowlie - In memory
Masanori and Yukie Fuchigami
Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Gengo Tom and Sumi Fujita
Alan and Patricia Fujiwara
Ozzie and Kay Fujiwara – In gratitude
Fukunaga Family
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Uncle Dave Tsutomu Hanada花田 - In memory
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Tom and Shay (Iwasaki) Hashimoto
Masanori & Natsuno Hayakawa - In memory
Shirley Fumiye Hayakawa - In memory
Andrew Hayden
In memory of Gerald Hayden
In memory of Senator Salter Hayden
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Irene "Auntie Rene" Whiteside - In memory
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In meory
Stan Hiraki and Dr. A. Marjorie Wani
Toyoshi and Kazuko Hiramatsu - In memory
Masajiro and Ume Honkawa

Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori
Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Henry and Dianne Hotta
Yasumasa and Keiko Ichida
Yoshi and Takako Ichida
Hisae & Seichi Willie Ichiyen - In memory
Terry (Toru) and Evie Idenouye
Elsie and Katsu Iguchi
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Junji and Toshiko Ikeno
Glenn R Inamoto - In loving memory
Sanaye Inouye
Kiyo and Sylvia Ise
Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii
Hiro and Shozo Ishikawa
Shirley S Isojima
Arthur Shinji Ito
Chusaburo and Lily Ito - In memory
Denjiro Ito - In memory
James & Eiko Ito
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Kinue Ito - In memory
Mark and Miyo Ito
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr Richard Ito
Shigemi Ito - In memory
Yoshimi Ito - In memory
Ken & Elaine Iwai
George and Barbara Iwata
Tak Iwata
Roy James
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Shoichi & Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Goro and Takako Kawaguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Dr. and Mrs. John Kawaguchi
Kameo and Mariko Kawaguchi
Iwaichi & Ryu Kawashiri - In memory
Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Frank Masaki and Dianne Kitazaki
Don & Eiko Kiyonaga
古林Art & Misako Kobayashi nee Fukatsu深津
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory
Hajime and Kyoko Kobayashi

Kazuo and Chiyono Kobayashi - In memory
Kevin Kobayashi
Koby Kobayashi
Kristin Kobayashi
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
KOBO Isao
Hisako Kondo
Katsu and Kanekichi Kosaka - In memory
Kensuke Kosaka Volunteer
Yoshie Kosaka
Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Masayuki Kumabe - In memory
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Taeko Kumamoto - In memory
Fumio and Kimiye Kuramoto
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
Fred and Pat Kusano
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Ken and Barbara Kuwahara - In memory
Mariko Liliefeldt
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
George Hiroshi and Mary Tsuruko Maeda
Tom and Judy Maikawa
Bob & Kay Marubashi
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Bruce and Ruth Matsuda
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Arthur Asa Matsumoto
Carmen and Martha Matsunaga
Shizuo & Sawaye Matsunaga - In Memory
Naomi Matsushita and Scott Dobson
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Kay and Bob McBride
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Koei and May Mitsui
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Toshiko (Hosaki) Mori
Koji and Kay Morishita
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory
Jim Morita - In memory
Frank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu
Aiko S Morton nee Nakamura
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Kikue and Harry T Muraoka - In memory
Min and Lil Nagahara
Yoichi and Asano Nagai - In memory
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory
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Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Shichitaro and Naka Nagata - In memory
In memory of Stoney Nagata
Tony and Eva Nagata
Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa
Ichiro and Setsuko Nakagawa
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
George and Terry Nakamura
Joe.D.Ichizo and Miyo Nakamura
Mikio and Yukiko Nakamura
Shigeru Bill & Frances Yaeki Nakamura
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory
Linda and Mas Nakao
Akira Namba - In memoriam
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Rick Nishikawa – In memory of Gramps
Denise Yae Nishimura
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tomi and Nana Nishimura
Tak Pollie Dawna Nishino
In memory of Joyce and Ian Nishio
Joyce Nishio - In memory
Kaz and Sachi Nishio
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Sam Hisao Nishiyama & Sumiko Nishiyama
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. NonoyamaFrank and Kazue Kaye Oda
Yukio and Faye (Sugimoto) Ode
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Frank & Miyoko Kadoguchi Ohtake -In memory
Haruo Oikawa
Naka and Kimiye Oikawa - In memory
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Tetsuo Oikawa - In memory
Toshi and Nobuko Oikawa
Yoemon and Yoshiye Oikawa - In memory
Tsuyoshi and Masae Okamoto
Christine Okawara
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Louise Okawara
Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo - In memory
Tosh & Grace Omoto
Sadano Ono
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
George and Rose Oyagi
Tad and Jenny Oyagi
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
Dr. Joseph and Jean Kobayashi Peasah
William and Lorraine Petruck
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Naotoshi and Fumiko Ruth(Tateishi) Saito
Shizue Saito
Yasushi Saito - In memory
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Mitsuru and Grace Sasaki
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Joy Sato
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa
Hajime and Setsuko Sawada
Kenzo and Evelyn Sekiya
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Keo and Eiko Shibatani
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory
Kaide Barbara Joy Gail Shimizu
Ron Shimizu & Edy Goto
Jack and Lily Shigetomi - In memory
Clara and Joe Shimoda
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Brenda Shin
Masashi and Rose Emiko Shin
Michael Shin - In memory
Roy and Kay Shin - In memory
David and Emiko Shiozaki - In memory
Patrick and Hanna Suen
Miyeko & Kenichi Sugamori - In memory
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Dr. Henry and Joanne Sugiyama
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Kunio and Yoshiye Suyama
Shig and Marge Suyama
Tokusaburo & Yoshio Taira - In memory
Toyoko Taira - In memory
Shirley & Robert Takagi
Hideo & Fumiko Ruth (Miyazaki) Takahashi
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Ray & Mizue Takeuchi
Ronald Takeshi Tamaki - In memory
Kiyoshi and Chii Tamane - In memory
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Elizabeth 綾加 Tazumi
Ted and Ikuko Teshima
James and Setsuko Thurlow
Tony and Mary Tonegawa
Kazuharu and Mieko Tsuchida
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Akiko Tsujimoto
Morito and Yae Tsumura
George & Ayako Tsushima
Grace Tucker & Peggy Foster - In memory
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull

Dr Irene UchidaDr. and Mrs. Paul & Susan Uchikata
Carl and Christine Fumi Uchikura
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Jim and Betty Ura
Frank and Toshiko Usami
Etsusaburo Mitsuye George Toshiko Uyeyama
Dale and Joe Vaillancourt
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Frank Yamada - In memory
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane In memory
George Kaoru Kikue Kay Yamashita
Hiroki and Himari Yamashita
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Toshiko and Takato Yamashita
Tsutomu Tom and Masae Muraki Yamashita
Min and Lydia Yatabe
Rev. Stan and Aileen Yokota
Patricia and Harold Yoneyama
Charles Masato Yoshida in memory
Shige and Sue Yoshida
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
GROUPS
Asahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

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