Japanese Canadian Post War Experience Conference
Sakura Gala Honouring Seiji Ozawa
カンファレンス：日系カナダ人の戦後を語る
桜ガラ：小澤征爾氏を称えてSpecial Movie presentation

and announcement of 2013 Toronto japanese film festival line-up
March 2013 2013年3月 Vol.39 Issue 3

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2012-13 JCCC Board of Directors

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

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

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系
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会
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JC Post War Experience Conference

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Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions

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Sakura Gala, Speaker Session

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JCCC Annual Bazaar

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March Movie

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Upcoming Workshops and Classes

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Donations

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日本語紙面

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JCCC Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calendar of Events
March

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Thermae RomaeYour news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the April issue is Wednesday March 13,
2013. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 4月号の締め切りは2013年3月13日(水）です。

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KIBOU Exhibit in JCCC Gallery
Never Forget Never Give Up
Kamp Kodomo
Manju Workshop
Spring classes start
Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club meeting
Heritage Speaker Session
Movie Night: Thermae Romae
JCCC closed – Good Friday

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Movie Night
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Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC closed – Victoria Day
Origami workshop
Karaoke Club meeting
Movie Night

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Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226

Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
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Japanese Canadian Post War Experience Conference
April 6-7, 2013 at the JCCC
Why you should attend the Post War Experience Conference
by Lorene Nagata

In November 2010, the JCCC ran the War Years Experience Conference, which
attracted individuals from our community who generously shared their stories ofthe War Years. As a result of this Conference, we were able to collect over 100
stories from the War Years. These stories have now been preserved for future
generations and are posted on the Sedai website (www.sedai.ca).
Following that Conference, it was suggested that a subsequent conference
be held to collect stories of the years following the War. To that end, we will bepresenting “The Japanese Canadian Post War Experience Conference – the ‘40s,‘50s and ‘60s: Building a New Future” on April 6 and 7, 2013. We believe that this
too is a very important era. In addition to the Japanese Canadians who were living
in Canada during the war, we are hoping that Japanese who arrived in Canada
following the war will also participate in this conference and share their stories.
Your stories will relate not only your geographic journey, but also what it was liketo settle in Canada at that time and establish your lives and families.
When trying to attract Storytellers, some have said, “Oh, I don’t havean interesting story,” or “Why don’t you ask someone else for his story?” Theanswer is that each of you will have a different story that makes up a part of ourJapanese Canadian history. Without as many different pieces of the mosaic of ourcommunity, our history will be limited to the few voices that speak for everyone.
That is why it is so important that as many of you share your stories as possible.
The more stories we hear, the more complete is our history.
You may ask, “What will I talk about?” Our response is that any information
you are able to provide to us about this time period (1945 – 1967) is important,because we have virtually no historical information about this era. Where were
you living in 1945? How did you get there? How difficult was it to rent/buy youraccommodation? What was the neighbourhood like? What were your jobs during
this time? How did you get these jobs? What were your parents and other family
members doing during this time? Were they living with you? What did you do,socially, during this time? Where you socializing with other Japanese Canadians?
Where did you meet your spouse? When did you start your family? How did you
decide where to raise your family? How did you get re-established? What kind of
prejudice did you encounter during this time?
This information may not sound important to you, but to our generation, it
represents our history. There is no better source for this information than you– the generation that experienced this period, first hand. For many Listeners
at the Conference, this may be the first time they hear about their family’s orJapanese Canadian stories from this era. When speaking with Dr Greg Robinson,
a Professor of History from the l'Université du Québec À Montréal, who specializes
in Japanese Canadian and Japanese American history (and the keynote speaker for this Conference), he stated, “This is the ‘black hole’
because there has been virtually no research yet done in this period of Japanese Canadian history. It is just as important as the war years, if
not more important, in determining the nature of the community and its development.”This is why it is important that you attend the Conference
and share your stories of this period.
For the younger generations, the Conference offers an incredibly unique opportunity to learn about this period of the Japanese Canadianhistory from the individuals who experienced it. Following the 2010 Conference, many people told us that they wished their children andgrandchildren had attended and heard the stories. Other Listeners told us that it was the first time they had ever heard their parent/grandparent
share their story. James Heron, JCCC Executive Director, said, “In all the years I have been the Executive Director at the JCCC, I have neverfelt such a ‘community’ feel between the generations as I felt during the Conference.” It was quite a moving, informative and emotional event.
We hope you will join us as either a Storyteller or Listener.
The 2010 Conference was sold out with over 400 people attending. To avoid disappointment, please register early. Registration Forms
are included with this issue of the JCCC newsletter, can be downloaded from the JCCC website (www.jccc.on.ca) or you may contact
Elizabeth Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca, or by phone at 416-441-2345 ext 303. Also, follow us online at
facebook.com/JCPostWarConference, on Twitter (@JCCCSedai), and at www.sedai.ca

3Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions: Get Yours Soon!
The opening of the Nikkei Heritage Centre is fast approaching, set to take place in Spring 2013, in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s
50th Anniversary Year. The JCCC is also getting very close to an historic announcement regarding the Nikkei Heritage Centre.
At the Nikkei Heritage Centre’s opening, the Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre donor wall will be on display.You can become part of
Nikkei history at the JCCC by supporting the Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre project. Well over 100 individuals, groups and corporations
have already given their support to this initiative. For a donation of $500, you can dedicate an inscription for yourself, a friend or loved one.
Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level. Your gift will support the creation and ongoing operation of thepermanent Nikkei heritage exhibit and archive. Inscriptions are going fast, so make sure to dedicate yours soon!
To become a friend of the Nikkei Heritage Centre call 416-441-2345, go to www.jccc.on.ca or visit us at the JCCC.
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Harry and Pat Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Ann and David Ashley
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Gerald Fowlie - In memory
Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In Memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In memory
Dr. Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr. Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori
Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Sanaye Inouye
KOBO Isao
Arthur Shinji Ito
Denjiro Ito - In memory
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr. Richard Ito
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Yoshimi Ito - In memory
Ken & Elaine Iwai
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Shoichi& Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory
Kevin Kobayashi
Kristin Kobayashi
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
Hisako Kondo

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Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Noreen Kuroyama & NaoSeko
Yoko Shimanuki
Fred and Pat Kusano
Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Clara Shimoda and daughter Gail
Mariko Liliefeldt
Michael Shin - In memory
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
Roy and Kay Shin - In memory
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Mary and Roy Matsui
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Ronald Takeshi Tamaki
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu Ayaka Tazumi
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Ted & IkukoTeshima
Koji and Kay Morishita
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory
Morito and Yae TsumuraFrank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Callum Turnbull
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Cora Turnbull
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Dr. Irene Uchida
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
K. Nagao
Jim and Betty Ura
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory Alan and Paul Wakayama
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Tony and Eva Nagata
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In loving memory
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane - In memory
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Linda and Mas Nakao
Min and Lydia Yatabe
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Charles Masato Yoshida, in memory
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Dr. John M and Josie Yoshioka
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. Nonoyama
GROUPS
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Asahi Baseball Ichigun
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
ChadoUrasenkeTankokaiToronto Association
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Dundee Wealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Louise Okawara
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
JCCC Judo Kai
Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
George and Rose Oyagi
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
William and Lorraine Petruck
George & Florence Hanako Saito nee Naruse
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory

The Fifth Annual Sakura Gala is Just Around the Corner!
The Fifth Annual Sakura Gala on April 20, 2013 features the best of Canadian andJapanese entertainment and cuisine, in recognition of exceptional contributions
made by individuals to the promotion and exchange of Japanese culture andenhancing awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada and abroad.
We are very proud to be honouring internationally acclaimed Japanese
conductor Seiji Ozawa with the Sakura Award this year. Mr. Ozawa’s leadership of
the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in the 1960s very much paralleled the rise of theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre. It was time when the Nikkei community was in
the early stages of re-establishing itself as a leading cultural contributor to Canada;
Mr. Ozawa’s accomplishments were a great source of pride and confidence andsignaled the Nikkei’s re-emergence on the national stage artistically.
Support for the Sakura Gala is increasing as the list of attendees and sponsors grows. The Sakura Gala’s generous sponsors to dateinclude: Shiseido as VIP Reception Sponsor, the Toronto Star as Print Media Partner and Entire Imaging Solutions as Print Sponsor. We arealso very excited to have CBC Radio’s Mary Ito reprise her role as host of the Sakura Gala.
Please visit the gala website: www.sakuragala.com. If you have any questions, we welcome them and look forward to hearing from you.
To receive more information about ticket/table sales, sponsorship opportunities, how to donate an auction item or to purchase an ad in the
Gala programme, please call or email Sarah Burd at 416-249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates on the Fifth Annual Sakura Gala. Be sure to save the date – April 20, 2013!

Balloons of Colorful Hopes Exhibit

Moving forward with hope in Fukushima
Proudly sponsored by Shiseido (Canada) Inc.

On March 11, 2011, Japan’s
Tohokuregionwasseverely
damaged by the Great East Japan
Earthquake. Fukushima experienced
unprecedented damage from thisearthquake and the resulting nuclear
accident at Tokyo Electric’s No.1
Fukushima power plant. Almost two
years later, there is still a long roadto recovery. As of December 2012,
150,000 people were still forced to live
as evacuees outside of Fukushima.
As part of their social action
programs to support the future of thedevastated Fukushima area, Shiseido and the Mainichi Newspaper
co-organized the “Balloons of Colorful Hopes Exhibit,” held in
December 2012 in Fukushima.
Elementary school children from Fukushima sent in drawingsof “my future self” and essays on “my plan to make the adult(s)I love more beautiful.” Shiseido’s hair and makeup artists andcreators turned these drawings and essays into fun posters, whichwere then exhibited.
About The Exhibit
For the first time, Shiseido (Canada) Inc. brings "Balloons ofColorful Hopes" outside of Japan to Canada with the cooperationof the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The thought of many
Canadians viewing these posters in the gallery is sure to make thechildren of Fukushima smile.
We look forward to your visit.
Dates: 		
Location:
Admission:

On view from March 1 to 31, 2013
JCCC Gallery
Free

Heritage Committee Presents A Speaker Series Event

A Reading with Leatrice Chan
Within the Barbed Wire Fence: A JapaneseMan`s Account of His Internment in
CanadaOriginally published in 1980, Within
the Barbed Wire Fence: A JapaneseMan’s Account of His Internment in
Canada by Takeo Ujo Nakano has
been re-released with a new foreword
by Leatrice Chan, daughter andcollaborator on her father’s memoirs.
This re-release – in prose and tanka
poetry – recounts Nakano’s removalfrom his home to road camps in theinterior of B.C., then to the Angler
Internment Camp 101 in northern
Ontario. Over three decades ago,
it was one, if not the first, of the
published accounts of the dispersal experience, In its re-release,
Leatrice says, “I hope this will bring that period in history alive forpostwar generations that must now carry the torch. The Japanese
Canadian wartime experience must be made known so that similar
abrogation of the rights of any ethnicity is never again perpetrated
on Canadian soil.”
Having recently been involved with a documentary recorded
for NHK, Leatrice will be visiting the JCCC in the Heritage Lounge
for an intimate reading from this new edition of the book. Pleasejoin us in discussing this dark period of Canadian history, throughthe voice of art in literature and expression.
Date: 		Time: 		Location:

Sunday March 24, 2013
1:00pm – 3:00pm
JCCC Heritage Lounge

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JCCC Annual Bazaar
The JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest one-day fundraiserof the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday May 4, 2013 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm.
You won’t want to miss any of the bargains!!
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza with great deals on Noritake
tableware, logoware, lawn accessories, gardening items, starter plants, baked goods,
etc., plus lots of white/pink elephant treasures and of course our Silent Auction withsome great products to bid on. There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi,
mochi, udon, tempura - for take home or dining in while you take a break from yourshopping spree.
Please come and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including cakes, pies, cookies,
squares, etc), Japanese food (including manju, sekihan, chiraishi, bentos, etc), whiteelephant, new products, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception desk anytime after April 1st. Perishable
donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on May 4th and of course on the 5th.
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we ask that you DO NOT donate clothing.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or christinet@jccc.
on.ca.
						Date: 		Time: 		Admission:

Saturday May 4, 201312:30pm - 4:00pm
Free

Bazaar Volunteering Opportunities
The Annual Bazaar provides many opportunities for volunteers of all ages. From now until the day of Bazaar there is lots of work that
goes into making this event a huge success. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY to be a volunteer and there are jobs for young people
who need high school volunteer hours as well as the “young at heart.” Time commitments can be tailored according to your availability,from a few hours to a few days, whatever you are willing to commit to.
To help us better plan for these events, please call 416-441-2345 or email volunteer@jccc.on.ca and let us know if you can volunteer
your time.
Mochitsuki Day
Mochitsuki Day is a very important work bee that is held before the Bazaar. This year’s work bee will be held on Sunday April 28, 2013.
As usual it will run from about 9:00am to until late afternoon. If you’ve ever wondered how you turn those little pearly white grains into thewhite patties that become delicious, chewy toasted treats, this is your chance. We can use lots of volunteers on this day, so come withyour family and friends!!!
Preparation Day
Preparation day will be held on Friday May 3, 2013 from 9:30am to late afternoon. We will be using this day to set up the areas for oursales, to make the inari sushi (from 12:30pm) and to do some light food preparation work.
Sushi Bee
We will be using the same approach to the preparation of Sushi this year as we have the past few years. As we want to offer the best
quality sushi as is possible, we will be rolling the sushi in the morning before the bazaar. We realize that this means an early start toa busy day, but we request that anyone available to help come to the JCCC for 7:00am! If you are able to help us out, please contact
Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221or at christinet@jccc.on.ca.
Telephone Help
Hello! Bonjour! Moshi moshi! Can you pick up a phone and say hello? If you can, then this is the volunteer experience for you. A largepart of the success of our bazaar, is the many donations that individuals and corporations make to the event each year. This process
starts with a letter that is sent early in the year. Starting now, we follow up these letters with a quick reminder phone call. We are looking
for volunteers who would be able to make some phone calls on behalf of the JCCC from the comfort of their own home. Your quick phone
call could result in a fantastic donation for the JCCC.

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March Movie: Thermae Romae

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2013

Delightfully irreverent and deliciously absurd, director Hideki
Takeuchi’s Thermae Romae, based on Mari Yamazaki’s awardwinning manga series was one of Japan’s most popular films of2012 and a big hit at last year’s TIFF.
This kooky time-travelling comedy is essentially a love-letter
to Japanese bath culture as it sends its characters careening
through time between the baths of ancient Rome and the modern
bathhouses of Tokyo.
Ancient Roman architect Lucius (Hirsohi Abe) is too serious.
His inability to keep up with the fast-moving times costs him his job.
When a friend takes the dejected Lucius to the public bathhouse tocheer him up, Lucius accidentally slips through time and resurfaces
in a modern-day public bath in Japan. There, he meets aspiring
young manga artist Mami, along with others of the "flat-faced clan".
Shocked by the many inventive aspects of Japan's bathing culture,
Lucius returns to ancient Rome and garners tremendous attention
when he implements these novel ideas back in Rome. As he timeslips back and forth between ancient Rome and modern-day Japan,
Lucius' reputation as the ingenious, new bath architect begins togrow.
Starring Hiroshi Abe (nominated for the Japanese Academy
Award for Best Actor) and Aya Ueto.
Prior to the screening the Toronto Japanese Film Festival will
announce its 2013 line-up.

Make sure to come to thescreening of THERMAE ROMAE
as we will be announcing out
2013 line-up! We have grown
to 18 films with something foreveryone: dramas, comedies,
documentaries, jidaigeki, family films and anime. If you want toexperience the biggest and the best of Japanese cinema pleasejoin us on March 28 for the announcement and in June for thefestival!
Also check out our Facebook page or website at www.torontojff.
com.

Date: 		Time: 		Admission:

Thursday March 28, 2013
7:00pm$8 JCCC members, $10 non-members

Folk performer Akira Katogi
collaboration with Nagata Shachu

in

On Saturday May 11, 2013, there will be a special performanceby Akira Katogi, in collaboration with Nagata Shachu at the JCCC.
Akira Katogi (taiko, dance, street performance), was born in Akita
Prefecture in 1967. Since early childhood, he was trained in the
traditional Japanese dance theatre ensemble
Warabi-za's internationally acclaimed performances are
dedicated to preserving and performing traditional folk arts ofJapan. Katogi later joined Dengaku-za, another Japanese folk
and dance company based in Nagano Prefecture, and received
lessons from the group’s masters. In 1999, he established himself
as an independent traditional Japanese folk entertainer and has
performed throughout the US, Japan, Central and Eastern Europe.
Akira will be accompanied by his son Raiya.
Please see ad below for details.

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

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Gentle Yoga for Wellness
Yoga classes back at the JCCC

Yoga is a mind and body practice which includes body movements(posture), breathing techniques and meditations. Yoga promotes
general health; such as enhancing energy, relaxing the body andmind as well as helping in healing process of physical, emotional
and/or spiritual illness.
Gentle Yoga is suitable for everybody …. men and women andyoung and old alike. All experience levels are welcome.
The Gentle Yoga Classes will be taught by a certified Yoga
Energetics Instructor, Tokiko Yoshihara-Lepik.
Course Schedule: Fridays, April 5 to May 31, 2013		(no class on May 3rd)
Time:		10:30am to 11:30am
Fee (8 sessions) : $104 (+ HST) for JCCC members			$120 (+ HST) for non-members
Late registration (after course starts): $16/class x number ofclasses

Chado – Japanese Tea Ceremony classstarts at the JCCC this Spring
In the first course of thisSpring, students will learn thebasic procedures for making
tea as well as how to integrate
the spirit of tea into their study
and daily lives. Classes will
be taught by members of the
Urasenke Tankokai Toronto
Chapter.
Dates: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013
Time:
Afternoon class -1:00pm to 3:00pm
		Evening class - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Fee:$70 (+HST)
Tea and Sweets Fee: $25 (to be paid on the first class)
Necessary equipment include Fukusa, Kobukusa, yo-ji, kaishi(special paper used in tea ceremony). They are available forpurchase at the JCCC Giftshop.
Clothes: Casual Western clothes. Kimono is not required for theclass but participants should were either white socks or Tabi.

Coming to the JCCC this Summer
Okinawan traditional festival Dance “Eisa” and Music on July 31,
2013. Details will be available in upcoming newsletters.

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Etegami – Picture Letter Workshops
Are you interested in drawing
and watercolour painting but
have never tried it before?
Etegami (Picture Letter)
is a perfect thing to try forsomeone like you!
You
do not have to have any
experience in art. Etegami is
a communication tool to send
your feelings to someone whom you care about. Why not make an
original postcard? Family participation welcome!
Instructor: Sachiko Hata Pereklita
Spring 2013 Workshops
Saturday March 23, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Wild flowers in anticipation of Spring
Saturday April 13, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Fruits and Blossoms from cherry, peach and apple trees
Saturday May 25, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Thank you card for plants, nature, and families, Send an 		Etegami to a contest in Japan (details will be posted in the		May newsletter.)
Saturday June 22, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Etegami on a fan to welcome the Summer
Age: From children** to adults**Children have to be able to write the alphabet and/or Hiragana.
Parental supervision required for children under age 13
Fee *(4 sessions):$60 (+ HST) for members, $68 (+ HST) for non-members
Drop-In*:$18( + HST) for members, $20 (+ HST) for non-members*Material fee included.
Please bring your Etegami painting supplies if you have them.

From the Board of Directors
The last few months, the JCCC has been undergoing some
important changes as the administrative offices moved to the newlocation on the first floor and the new Nikkei Heritage Centre isapproaching completion. Our parking lot has been completed
and three new tenants have moved in. We have assigned board
members to become a liaison with various martial arts, culturalclasses and programmes at the JCCC to improve communications
and collective insight into the vision, governance and operations of
the centre.
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary this year, we arelooking forward to showcasing our history and culture throughour annual events and new activities that are being planned bydedicated committees. Please bring your friends and relatives tothe conference on Nikkei life in the 1950’s and 1960’s. This should
be of great interest to the Sansei, Yonsei and Gosei as well as
those who arrived from Japan in the 1960’s onward.
In April we have the privilege of honouring Seiji Ozawa at thisyear's Sakura Gala for his leadership of the Toronto SymphonyOrchestra during the 1960’s.
We hope to see many of you during this milestone year! Pleasebe sure to check the Newsletters and website (www.jccc.on.ca) for
other upcoming events.

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions
Mark your calendars and don’t
miss out on the all the summer fun
at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s
summer session is getting readyto start registration. Join us fora busy week filled with sessions
covering a wide range of activities
including martial arts, ikebana,origami, folklore, language, andso much more!
The camp operates from
9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday
to Friday. 2013 sessions will run
Photo courtesy of Jerome Geronimo.
on July 8 to 12, July 15 to 19,
and July 22 to 26. Fees for thisprogram are $200 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 % discountwill be applied for JCCC members and additional children from thesame family will receive a 5% discount. If you register before April
30, you get the earlybird pricing of just $180 per child!
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day, and a
special activity each week. Campers are required to bring a lunch
and drink.
Registration begins Monday March 18 and the registration
deadline is June 28, 2013. Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendanceis 20 children per session.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Tomi Kadonaga Celebrates her 100th
Birthday!
by Ruth MoriOn February 5, 2013, the JCCC Bridge Club had the very great
pleasure of celebrating the 100th birthday of TomiKadonaga.
James Heron and the JCCC staff joined us to celebrate Tomi’s
special birthday. Sid Ikeda, who represented the Board, brought
along his harmonica to liven up the proceedings.
Both James and Sid are to be thanked for their thoughtful
remarks to mark this momentous occasion.
Tomi, who has been a long time member of the JCCC Bridge
Club is a source of inspiration to all of us. We look forward tocelebrating the 101st birthday of this gracious, remarkablewoman.

Now Hiring!
Kamp Kodomo at the JCCC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving
individual to lead this summer’s series of day camp sessions.
The candidates main responsibilities are the planning,organization and leadership of all Kamp Kodomo activities forchildren between the ages of 6 and 12. In addition, the candidate
will ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies areavailable. They will also perform administrative duties to support
the program.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skill with fluency in English (some Japanese
language skill is preferred but not essential). Preference will begiven to candidates with a post secondary certificate/degree in
education or recreation (ECE, ECA, B.ED.) or equivalent, and avalid First Aid certificate. The successful applicant will need tocomplete a Criminal Reference Check.
The eligibile candidate will be available from July 8 to 26,
2013.
This is a contract position and remuneration is commensuratewith skills. Please send a resume by March 15, 2013.
By mail
Christine Takasaki, JCCC
6 Garamond Court
Toronto ON M3C 1Z5
By email christinet@jccc.on.ca
By fax 416-441-2347

Congratulations Tomi! Photo courtesy of Ruth Mori.

Winning Gold!
by JCCC Judo Kai

On February 16 at the2013 Pacific International
Invitational
Judo
Tournament held at theRichmond Olympic Oval
in BC, Youssef Youssef
won gold in the Senior
Men’s -60kg category andMohab el Nahas won goldin -81kg weight class inboth the U18 and Senior
Men’s divisions. Youssef
and Mohab are membersof the JCCC Judo-Kai andof the Judo Ontario highperformance development
program training in the
Judo Ontario dojo at the
JCCC. Congratulations!

Youssef Youssef (left), Mohab el Nahas (right)..
Photo courtesy of JCCC Judo Kai.

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Sedai Corner

Only You Can Tell Your Story!
This past month, the Sedai Project has
been busy continuing to make connections
throughout the wider community ofCanadian Nikkei. Through involvementwith the Tashme Historical Project, as wellas the coordination of the Japanese Canadian Post War Experience
Conference on April 6-7th, Sedai looks forward to a series ofupcoming interviews with Nikkei both in the GTA and beyond.
With our most recent addition of the detailed memories of Elsie
Toguri regarding the pre-war Vancouver newspaper Tairiku Nippo,
Sedai is proud to announce that we have spoken with 180 different
individuals in 196 interviews. We continue to believe in the strengthof the community to bring forward their stories and experiences, as
only each individual can. As each individual has their own unique
set of experiences and perspectives, the most inclusive picture of
the community of Canadian Nikkei can only be established when all
the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle come together!
Sedai has been very lucky to receive the assistance of ahandful of dedicated volunteers, who have helped keep thetranscription process going. They continue to build our database oftranscribed interviews, which are essential in making the interviews
as accessible as possible. The transcribing process has been asteady one, but Sedai always welcomes volunteers in assisting the
Project in gaining momentum. If you would like to volunteer with
the Project, please refer to our contact info below.
If you, or someone you know, has stories and memories totell of their experiences as Canadian Nikkei, Sedai will be in the
Hamilton and Ottawa areas this March and April respectively.
Sedai will be continuing to set up interviews in those areas, and as
always, Sedai welcomes stories from across the spectrum of thehistory of Canadian Nikkei experience! Please contact Elizabeth
Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca, orby phone at 416-441-2345 ext 303 for further information.

Mark July 6th on your Calendar for
Nostalgia Night!!
Seeing old friends, eating great Japanese Canadian food, andhonouring organizations that support the cultural and social
development of the Japanese Canadian community and beyond what better reasons are there to attend the Heritage Committee’s
Nostalgia Night on Saturday July 6, 2013!
Well, actually just a few more!
First and most important of all, this year’s annual event honours
and celebrates fifty (50) years of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre’s contribution to the cultural and social development andwell being of our community.
Second, many clubs and organizations that have contributed
to and been supported by the JCCC over these fifty years will havebooths and displays to commemorate their work over these many
years. This will be a great opportunity to share memories andstories from your past club with members and friends.
And third, well let’s just say there are more surprises tocome!!
So circle July 6th on your calendar and join us as Nostalgia
Night honours and celebrates the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre’s fifty years of service.
Keep posted for more information in the next issue of the
JCCC newsletter.

Okage Sama De: Book on Japanese Canadians in Calgary
Okage Sama De which literally translated means "I am what I am, because of you"…is an amazing
and terrific read for the younger generation to have a better understanding of hardships and,on the most part, the success stories that came from the hard work and determination of their
Japanese ancestors.
This is truly an educational, accurate and touching history for generations to come. This
beautifully designed, hardcover book is the result of 5 years of dedicated effort, produced frompersonal interviews, photographs, documents and written biographies of the 138 families thatparticipated in its development. Included with this book, is a DVD of 30 of these personal interviews,
the histories of the various Calgary Japanese community groups and over 600 images and much
more!!!
This book (with DVD) is now available at the JCCC Giftshop for $85.00 each (taxes
included).
For further inquiries on the book, please conatact the Calgary Japanese Community
Association, 2236 - 29th Street SW Calgary, AB T3E 2K2 , 403-242-4143 or cjcamain@shaw.ca,
www.calgaryjca.com.

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Momiji Bazaar 20132013 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Shinbokukai

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

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

Momiji's 8th Annual Bowlathon

Sixth Annual Japanese Calligraphy
Competition in Canada 2013

by Momiji Health Care Society

by Momiji Health Care Society

Attention bowlers! Saturday
May 11, 2013 is the date tomark on your calendar toparticipate in our 8th Annual
Bowlathon. We welcome
league bowlers, families andgroups of friends to comeout for an enjoyable dayof camaraderie, family fun,and maybe a little friendly
competition. We begin by
bowling three games of
5-pin or 10-pin at Thorncliffe
Bowlerama
starting
at2:00pm and then move to the
Momiji Seniors Residence fora delicious dinner, featuring
prizes galore - Sponsorship
Prizes, Blind Scores, Raffle
and Door Prizes! And new
this year, Youth Prizes, for bowlers 16 years of age and under.
Sponsors from past Bowlathons have helped pay for several
capital projects, and we are excited to show you what has been mostrecently completed, from the proceeds of previous bowlathons.
If you wish to form a team, or join a team, please call Scott at
416-261-6683 for a registration package, or get it on our website,
www.Momiji.on.ca. Spaces are limited, so register today and startrounding up sponsors!
Registrations must be submitted by April 19.

by Hiroshima Kenjin Kai

by Shodo Canada

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

Shodo Workshop for Kids
by Shodo Canada

Shodo Canada is pleased to invite children ages 5 to 16 years old to
a FREE one hour workshop with renowned Japanese calligrapher,
Sensei Noriko Maeda at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
on Sunday April 14, 2013. There will be two one hour sessions
offered and each session is limited to 10 participants.
Please choose your preferred time of 11:00am or 1:00pm.
To pre-register please contact us at shodocanada@gmail.com.

11Giant Fun - Giant Heart - Giant Experience
Become a Toronto Zoo Volunteer!
by the Toronto Zoo

Join the Toronto Zoo's diverse team of active and outgoing Volunteers
and become an expert on giant pandas and other wildlife!
Summer Information Volunteers
Inspire visitors' curiosity at
seasonal interpretive stations
throughout the Zoo, including
but not limited to the giant
panda exhibit and interpretive
centre, provide information to
guests, and assist at special
events. Volunteers assist 3
hours per week from May toAugust.
Apply by Friday March 15,
2013.

Photo courtesy of the Toronto Zoo.

Year-Round Volunteers
Join our active and outgoing team of Volunteers connecting kids
and families to nature, educating and inspiring visitors at the giant
panda exhibit and interpretive centre, and elsewhere in the Zoo,
promoting wildlife conservation, and supporting the Zoo's special
events program. Year-Round Volunteers assist 3 to 4 hours weekly
or bi-weekly year-round.
Apply by Friday September 20, 2013.

Himawari Project
by Himawari ProjectA campaign started by Shinji Harada, Director of Team Fukushima(NPO), called "Sunflower Picture Book Project: From Fukushima to
the World, Stories of Human Bond," has recently raised 1,679,500
JPY on a Japanese crowdfunding platform COUNTDOWN.
Since two months after the earthquake in March, 2011,
Harada and Team Fukushima have been working for their home
prefecture's recovery. In 2011, over 100,000 participated in theirproject, The Sunflower Fukushima Project, which asked donators
to purchase sunflower seeds, grow them, and send back the seeds
to Fukushima.
The Sunflower Picture Book project aims to publish a picturebook to teach children about the importance of friendship andhuman bond through a story of sunflowers. Harada believes thisbook will shed a positive light on Japan and Fukushima, a city
whose name is most likely to be associated with the image of thenuclear disasters in minds of many. With the funding, the picturebook will be published in both English and Japanese and donatedto educational institutions around the world.
For more details, check out their COUNTDOWN project page
below.
Sunflower Picture Book Project: From Fukushima to the World,
Stories of Human Bond
http://www.countdown-x.com/project/M0916273

Find out more at torontozoo.com (Support the Zoo).

Thank you
Toronto Kohaku
The organizers of the 2012
Toronto Kohaku donated$4000 (of which $2000 is
designated for the Nikkei
Heritage Centre) to the
JCCC. The 2012 Kohaku
was quite a success and the
JCCC would like to thank all
those who were involved fortheir generosity.
Photo courtesy of Toronto Kohaku
Organizing Committee.

12Tsutao Machida Exhibit April 11-13, 2013by Ava Stone

Tsutao Machida, a Japanese
Canadian artist, has painted andsculpted for 42 years. Working
with a wide range of materials
and techniques, he continues toexpress his view of the natural
world through paintings thatemote sensuality and passion.
Classical and contemporary instroke and style, Tsutao’s work
offers an internal window on
universal themes.
Tsutao challenges cultural
andaesthetic
boundaries,
integrating the essence of vision
Photo courtesy of Ava Stone.
with a diversity of perspective. He
insists on maintaining an evershifting point-of-view yielding an infinite evolution of colour, line,
and composition. Tsutao, the quizzical observer, inhabits a uniquespace in his work, revealing the elusive moment when techniquetranscends routine and transforms the ordinary into the profound.
In his exploding flower forms, paint dances on canvas capturinga whimsical portrait of Early Spring. Tsutao’s new show features art
commissioned by Nature and awakened by genius.
The paintings of Early Spring will exhibit at the JCCC Gallery.
Opening on Thursday April 11, 2013 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm,
Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 from 11:00am to
7:00pm.

Japanese Musical Aesthetic Expressed
Through World Dance Cultures
by Ten Ten

In a collaboration only
possible in this postmodern
era of globalization andin a multicultural city
like Toronto, dancers
specializing in Japanese,
Indian,SpanishandBalinesedance
will
performtooriginal
Photo courtesy of Ten Ten.
compositions by one of thiscity’s foremost performers of traditional Japanese folk music. On
April 6, 2013, ODORI NI TEN presents an exciting performance ofmusic and dance influenced by the vibrant global village in which
the artists find themselves.
Aki Takahashi, the founder of the traditional Japanese musicgroup TEN TEN, has composed her latest pieces in collaboration
with four Japanese dancers who draw inspiration from widely
varying cultures: Keiko Ninomiya, co-founder of AKA Dance who
now complements her contemporary background with Balinese
court dance; Kayo Yasuhara, the celebrated traditional Japanese
dance artist from Montreal; Kiyo Asaoka who has dedicated herself
to Flamenco since 1999; and Hiroshi Miyamoto, an internationallycelebrated choreographer whose wide range of influences include
Indian forms of dance.
The dancers will perform to music by TEN TEN, consistingof Takahashi on shamisen, taiko and vocals, and Heidi Chan on
flute, vocals, percussion and taiko. Takahashi’s compositions
this time were also written for the sitar and other non-Japanese
instruments.
This performance also celebrates the release of TEN TEN's
second CD, entitled Ko-Banashi (short stories). “This CD also
contains original work comprised of melodies and lyrics emerging
organically from multicultural Toronto, transcending national andcultural boundaries,” says Takahashi. She adds that she and Chan
have produced music unique to and inspired by the city they now
call home.
Date and Time: Saturday April 6, 2013 at 8:00pm
Location: Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College Street, Toronto
Tickets: $22 advance / $15 students and seniors / $25 at door
Box office: 416-978-7986 Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Online: tenten.brownpapertickets.com
Website: http://tentencanada.com

Auditions for Nagata Shachu
Do you have a hidden talent? Are you physically fit? Nagata
Shachu, Toronto’s professional taiko group, is currently seeking
committed individuals of Asian or Nikkei background, who will train
to become paid performers. Successful candidates will apprenticefor one year beginning this summer. No previous music or
performing experience is necessary.
To apply, or for more detailed information, please contact
Kiyoshi Nagata at taiko@kiyoshinagata.com or 416-651-4227.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of February 17, 2013
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Ann Ashley
Mrs. Ayako Kohara
Mr. Ian Lancaster &Mrs. Jane Wheeler-Lancaster
Chaobai Li
Mr. and Mrs. Takao Sawada
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen

27
30
50
15
20
2,000

In Memoriam
In memory of George Ohori
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
In memory of Marjorie Junko
Hamanaka
Mr. David Hamanaka
350
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
20
Mrs. Shizuko Kadoguchi
50
In memory of Kiyoshi Maikawa
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
20
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
100
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
25
In memory of Manabu Okimura
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura
25
In memory of Marilyn Brown's
husbandMrs. Masae Okamoto
20
In memory of Mike Ishida
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
20Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
25
Mrs. Chiyoko Izumi
20
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
20
The Nagaos
50
Keiko & Kayo, Lisa, Paul,
Daniel & Katie, Jennifer,
Hugh and Caelan
250
Wynford Seniors' Club50

14In memory of Nobby Koyama
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
In memory of Rose Omotani
Mrs. Miyo Ito
In memory of Roy Atsumi Eto
Ms. Teina Petropoulos
In memory of Setsuko Sawada
Ms. Rosemary Graham
In memory of Susumu Fujiwara
Janet Chiarelli, Mark Fujiwara& Kathy Keanie
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
Mr. Kazumi Nishimura
In memory of Tsuyoshi (Tak)OkamotoMrs. Masae Okamoto
In memory of Yoshio Noguchi
Mrs. Kuni Fukusaka

25
30
25
100
200
50
75
100
200

Heritage
Ms. Louise Okawara
50
In memory of Sumiko Sue Yoshida
Mrs. Yaeko Fujimoto
300
Sedai Project
Ms. Karen Kuwahara
200
In memory of Sumiko Sue Yoshida
Corporate, Foundation &Government
Donations & Sponsorship
Bell Canada
Employee Giving Program
The Japan Foundation2012 Toronto Japanese Film Festival
SHISEIDO (Canada) Inc.
2013 Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr. Thomas Takashima
LeaderMr. and Mrs. Tsugio Tanaka
Partner
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi &Ms Gayle Taguchi
Mr. Glen Kawaguchi
Mr. Ian Lancaster &Mrs. Jane Wheeler-LancasterMrs. Kay Mori
Mrs. Mary Morita
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
Mr. Russell Takashima
Mrs. Toshiko Usami

977
500
93
116
93
150
127
93
116
150

Friends of Nikkei Heritage Centre
Mr. Manabu Doi
500
Rev and Mrs. Tomofumi Fujii
500
Mrs. Elaine Iwai
500
JCCC Judo Kai
2,000
Mr. Kiyoshi Koyanagi
500
Ms. Akemi & Ms Sally Kumagawa 500
Mrs. Mariko Liliefeldt
500
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu 500
Mr. George D. Oyagi
500
Mrs. Rose C. Oyagi
500
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
500
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
2,000
Mr. Tetsuya Yoshimoto
500
Correction:
The Supporting Member Partner listed
in February 2013 newsletter should be
Mr. Gary Hamasaki & Ms. Gloria
Baxter. We apologize for the error.

		
		

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5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2013
Our Mission

To provide a stimulating and educational Japanese and Japanese Canadian cultural experience for young
children.

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 8 – 12
Session 2 – July 15 – 19
Session 3 – July 22 – 26

Times

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

Fee

$ 200/week
Early bird discount $180/week if paid in full by April 30, 2013
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

What is included?
Children get to participate in a variety of hands-on sessions including:Drama
Martial ArtsMusic
Cooking

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

There are two snacks each day and one special activity day per week that may include an offsite
trip.
Children must bring a nutritious lunch and drink each day.

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This teamknows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to thenext generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe
environment.

How to register

Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in
person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week. Registrations will not be
accepted until after March 18, 2013
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2013
Registration deadline June 28, 2013
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 8 – 26, 2013

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

One Form for Each Child

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

StreetApt/Suite

Postal CodeBirth Date:

Date

Telephone, include area codeMonth

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:

Program Fees

No. of weeks
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membershipndrd
Deduct 5% for 2 or 3 child from the same family
Additional Extended Program Fee

=
=
=
=
=
=

Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)($180.00 per weekth
before April 30 )($200.00 per week
thafter April 30 )($35.00 per week)

Specify week:((() Week 1: Jul 8 - 12
) Week 2: Jul 15 - 19
) Week 3: Jul 22 - 26

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

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 18, 2013. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2013. Registration deadline June 28, 2013.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

For Office Use only
Receipt Number___________________________

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Amount__________________

Date___________________________

In addition to those who will be sharing theirstories, we would also like to invite othergenerations to attend this Conference. Bring
your grandparents and parents, aunts anduncles, brothers and sisters, children andgrandchildren, and of course friends! This is an
opportunity to learn about and share this partof our history with those around you.
Our previous War Years Conference attracted
400 attendees, and sold out. Please register
early to avoid disappointment!

We invite all Japanese Canadians who havestories from these post war years to come andshare their experiences. In order to preserve
this period of Japanese Canadian history, we
will video record you as you tell your stories.

Who Should Attend?

This Conference, hosted by the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre (“JCCC”), isdedicated to preserving and sharing theJapanese Canadian history of the post war
years (1945-1967). The format for thisConference will be several small round tablediscussions similar to – and as a continuationof – the November 2010 Conference on the
War Years.

The Japanese Canadian
Post War Experience Conference

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FOUNDATION

National Association of Japanese Canadians
Endowment Fund

Other sponsors:

Nelson Arthur
Hyland Foundation

JCCC

Made possible by thegenerous donations of the:Sponsors

Please contact:
Elizabeth Y. Fujita
Sedai Project Coordinator
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
M3C 1Z5
www.sedai.ca
www.jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext 303
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

For further information

Further info available online at:
facebook.com/JCPostWarConference
twitter.com (follow @JCCCSedai)

Registration forms are available through the
JCCC Reception Desk: (416) 441-2345, oronline at www.jccc.on.ca and www.sedai.ca

Speakers
Free
Seniors$55
General$80
Students$45*JCCC Members receive $5.00 oﬀ

Registration

April 6 – 7, 2013

The Japanese Canadian
Post War Experience
Conference
The ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s:
Building a New FutureBy sharing your story with us, you arehelping to preserve this segment ofJapanese Canadian history.

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This is also an opportunity to reconnect
with old friends and share your life story
with your families.

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As in the 2010 War Years Conference, wewill videotape you as you tell your story so
it will be preserved for future generations.

•Your story could include your geographic
journey, what it was like to resettle, how
you found your �irst job, and how families
and the community reconnected andstarted building their new lives towards
the future.

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We will ask you to share your stories
about the post war years (1945-1967) in
an intimate setting, with a small group oflisteners. We ask that your story be about
20 – 25 minutes.

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Storytellers

This is such an important period in the history of the Japanese Canadian community.
There are many lessons to be learned by future
generations on how the Japanese Canadiansovercame the fear and prejudices of the day to
become such a respected, accomplished andintegral part of today’s Canadian society. As
virtually no research has yet been done in thisperiod of Japanese Canadian history, it is very
important that these stories are captured.

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Dr Greg Robinson is a Professor of History atl’Université du Québec à Montréal. He is theauthor of A Tragedy of Democracy: JapaneseCon�inement in North America, a history of
the internment of the Japanese Americans
and Canadians, and After Camp: Portraits
in Midcentury Japanese American Life andPolitics, a book discussing the experience ofJapanese Americans in the years following
WWII. Dr Robinson is also a columnist for the
Nikkei Voice.

Guest Speaker

This is an opportunity to connect withJapanese Canadians from other generations
and to better understand the foundations
upon which our community has been built.

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You will have the opportunity to ask
questions of the Storytellers.

•This is a unique way to learn about thehistory of Japanese Canadians.

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You will have the opportunity to listen,�irst hand, to stories from this period of
our history. Many of these stories havenever been told.

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Listeners

1:45pm – 5:30pm
Sharing of stories in breakout rooms withrefreshment breaks
5:30pmDinner in Kobayashi Hall

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11:00am – 11:30am
Closing Remarks and introduction to the
new Nikkei Heritage Centre

9:00am – 11:00am
Re�lections and comments by Dr Robinson,
followed by an Open Q&A

8:30am – 9:00am
Arrival and Refreshments

Sunday April 7, 2013•12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch Break••

10:00am – 12:30pm
Sharing of stories in breakout rooms withrefreshment breaks

8:45am – 10:00am
Opening Remarks from MC, Guest Speaker
Dr Robinson, Overview of Conference
Details

8:00am – 8:45am
Registration and Refreshments

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

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