JCCC Earthquake Relief Efforts:
Concerts, Screenings, and More
ＪＣＣＣの東北関東大震災救済関連イベント

JCCC Annual Bazaar
ＪＣＣＣ恒例バザー
April 2011 2011年4月 Vol.37 Issue 4

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The JCCC Foundation Establishes the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt
sympathy to the people of Japan who lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunami
on March 11, 2011.
While events and programming at the JCCC will proceed as planned, our thoughts andprayers are with those in Japan who are suffering. The Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre will donate $100,000 from our upcoming Sakura Ball to Japan Earthquake
Relief through our JCCC Foundation. In addition we will be organizing further fundraising events to increase this figure. The JCCC encourages everyone to donate andparticipate.
JCCC Foundation Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) has created a special, dedicated disaster relief fund within its Foundation to aid the victimsof the Tohoku Kanto earthquake in Japan.
100% of funds received in the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund will be directed to the relief and rebuilding effort required in Japan. In the firstemergency response phase, funds are being directed to the Japanese Red Cross through the Canadian Red Cross.
In the next phase of recovery and rebuilding, the JCCC Foundation board will consult with the Japanese and the Canadian governments toallocate the Japan Earthquake Relief Funds to effectively rebuild communities in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Please make your cheque payable to JCCC Foundation and indicate “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” on the memo portion of your cheque.
Special Earthquake Relief Benefit Events
Over the next months the JCCC will organize a number of benefit special concerts and film screenings. Please visit www.jccc.on.ca for more
information.

ＪＣＣＣファウンデーション日本地震救済基金の設立
日系文化会館は、
この度の東北関東大震災において被害にあわれた皆様に、そしてご家族や友人を亡くされた皆様に、謹んでお見舞い,お悔やみ
申し上げます。
日系文化会館では予定されていた行事、プログラムを予定通り行う一方、被災地の皆様が、一日でも早く通常の生活を取り戻せるよう心よりお祈
りしてお ります。そしてこの復興に少しでも役立てて頂ければと、
日系文化会館は4月初旬に予定されている、「さくらボール」
で集められた寄金の中から 100,000ドルをＪＣＣＣファンデーションを通じて、
日本地震救済基金へ寄付する予定です。その他、種々のチャリティイベントを企画、計画して更なる 募金活動を行う予定です。皆様の基金への寄付、そしてイベントへのご参加をお願い申し上げます。
ＪＣＣＣファウンデーション日本地震救済基金
日系文化会館はＪＣＣＣファウンデーション枠内で、東北関東大震災の被災者を支援する特別救済基金を設立しました。
この日本地震救済基金に寄せられた全額が、日本国内での救援と復興の為に送られます。
まず緊急の救援が必要とされている第一段階では、基金はカナダ赤十字を通して日本赤十字に送られます。
次の復興の段階においては、JCCCファンデーション委員会は日本東北地方での効率的なコミュニティ再建のためには、どこに日本地震救済基金を送ればよいかを、
日本とカナダの両政府に指示を仰いでいきます。
ＪＣＣＣファウンデーション日本地震救済基金へのご寄付は小切手でもできます。小切手の送り先は：JCCC Foundation
Attn: Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1Z5
小切手の支払い先をJCCC Foundationとし、メモ欄に“Japan Earthquake Relief Fund”と明記してください。

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2010-11 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President 		
VP, Heritage		
VP, J-comm			
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Special Ambassador		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
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JCCC Staff

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Gary Kawaguchi
Marty Kobayashi
Peter Wakayama
Junko Mifune
Art ItoAnn Ashley
Donna Davis
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Sri KuganGeorge Hewson
Shari Hosaki
James Matsumoto
Lorene Nagata		
Yuki Nakamura		
Dereck Oikawa
Russell Onizuka
Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
Glenn Inamoto*
Miki Kobayashi		Mickey Matsubayashi
Steve Oikawa
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama

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JCCC Annual Bazaar

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

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Past Events & News

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Community News

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JCCCイベント情報役

Calendar of Events*In Memory 1958-2009

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/Volunteer Coordinator			christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
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
Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223

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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita,
Cover Photo: Ganbare Nippon!
Your 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

Special Film Screening: Cold Fish
Karaoke Club meeting
Sakura Ball 2011
Origami Workshop
Jpals Cake Workshop
Manju Workshop
Ganbare Nippon Concert
JCCC Closed - Good Friday
Movie Night "Andante"
Karaoke Club meeting

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Anime Movie –“Arashi no Yoru”
JCCC Bazaar
Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC closed –Victoria Day
Manju workshop
Movie Night
Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraising
Concert
Washi Craft Workshop
Karaoke Club meeting

Karaoke Club meeting
Kokusai Kekkon Movie "Darling Wa 		
Gaikokujin"
Hula For Health Recital
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC AGM
Movie Night

The submission deadline for the May 2011 issue is Wednesday April
13, 2011. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 5月号の締め切りは2011年4月13日
(水）
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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 7, 2011 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm.
Please note that we will be closing at 4:00pm. You don’t want to arrive and find that all thebargains are gone!!
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 with some 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 your shopping 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, chirashi, bento, etc), whiteelephant, new products, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC
reception desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on
May 6 and of course on May 7.
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: Saturday May 7, 2011
Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Admission: Free

JCCC Volunteer Opportunity!

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The JCCC Bazaar Committee is busy organizing our biggest oneday fundraiser of the year! From now until the day of the event,a lot of work is needed to ensure that our annual Bazaar is a
success! We have many opportunities for volunteers of all ages.
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! There are jobs for everyone,from those who need high school volunteer hours to those of us
who are “young at heart”. Time commitments can be tailoredaccording to your availability. Types of work in need of volunteer
help are as follows:

For more information, please contact Yuki Hipsh.
Email: volunteer@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 ext. 235

JCCC Annual Bazaar
Saturday, May 7, 2011 12:30pm-4:00pm

Mochitsuki Day: Sunday May 1, 2011•
Making Mochi and packaging
9:30am-4:00pm
Preparation Day: Friday, May 6, 2011•
Setting up the areas for all JCCC sales
9:30am to late afternoon•
Making Inarizushi and some light food
12:30pm to late afternoon
On the day of the Bazaar Saturday, May 7, 2011:
Sushi Bee: before the doors open 7:00am-12:30pm•
Making Makzushi
During the Bazaar:•
Parking Attendant•
Admission

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Gift Shop
Food Booth
Kitchen Help

Ganbare Nippon!

Beating the Drum for Earthquake Relief
Featuring Nagata Shachu
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and Nagata Shachu areproud to present a special benefit concert in support of the victimsof the Japanese Earthquake Disaster with all proceeds going to the
JCCC Foundation Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Nagata Shachu are international-acclaimed Taiko performing
artists whose powerful performances are celebrated around theworld.
" ...one of the world's most interesting Japanese taiko drumming
ensembles hails from Toronto. Since 1998, the seven-person group,
headed by Kiyoshi Nagata has consistently added new layers of
invention to the traditional drumming-and-dancing repertoire."
John Terauds, Toronto Star
Date/Time: Thursday April 21, 2011 at 7:30pm
Admission: $35 (includes tax)
Tickets can be purchased on-line through Ticketweb (www.
ticketweb.ca) or at the JCCC 416-441-2345.

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Movie Night: ANDANTE: Ine no Senritsu
The JCCC is proud to present the
Canadian premiere of Satoshi
Kaneda’s heart-warming 2010 film
ANDANTE.
Chika, although a talented
pianist and attractive young
woman, is one of an increasing
number of agoraphobics in Japan.
Approaching 30 and nearing the tenth year of having locked
herself into her childhood bedroom, she ignites her father’s rage
when having to beg Chika's boss (his former student) to allow his
immature daughter to keep her job. The pressure from her parents
to succeed, along with the harsh realities of Japanese culturecause her to flea to the countryside where she meets Shinpei;the "slightly" over the hill and unmarried rice farmer. Thus begins
Chika’s transformation.
Official selection for the Japan Filmfest Hamburg, Germany
Starring:Hiroki Matsukata, Koichi Ueda, Masayo Utsunomiya,
Saaya, Takenori Murano, Toshio Kakei
Date:
Thursday April 28, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $8 general, $6 JCCC members

Anime Day! Bring the whole family!
Stormy Night – Arashi No Yoru Ni
The JCCC is proud to present
Japanimation for the whole family.
Our film is Arashi no Yoru Ni - Stormy
Night, based on the first in a series ofchildren's books authored by Yūichi
Kimura and illustrated by Hiroshi Abe.
In 1995, the book won the 42nd Sankei
Children's Literature Culture Awardand the 26th Kōdansha Literature
Culture Award. The film was directedby Gisaburō Sugii and was nominatedfor Japan Academy Prize for Animationof the Year.
It tells the story of a young goat
named Mei who wanders into a barn one night seeking shelter
from a storm. In the barn, the goat meets another refugee. The
two can neither see nor smell each other, but nevertheless they
huddle together fending off the cold, and begin to talk. Eventually
they establish a friendship. The two decide to meet later and willrecognize each other by using the password "one stormy night."
The next day, when they meet, Mei learns that his companion
from the night before was a wolf named Gabu. Although they arenatural enemies they decide to pursue their friendship in the faceof much resistance for the other goats and wolves and, together,search for an "emerald forest" free from persecution.
The film is moving and funny with an important message on
friendship and tolerance. It’s a great film for the whole family wehope you’ll join on May 1 at 2:00pm for what we hope will be thefirst of regular family screenings.
In Japanese with English Subtitles
Date: Sunday May 1, 2011
Time: 2:00pm
Admission: $8 general, $6 JCCC members

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions 20116Mark 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 for a busy week filled with a wide
range of activities including martial arts, ikebana, origami, folklore,language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to
Friday. There will be three sessions offered: July 4 – 8, July 11– 15, and July 18 – 22. Fees for this program are $180 per childfor a 5-day session (same price as last year!). A 10 % discountwill be applied for JCCC members and additional children fromthe same family will receive a 5% discount. Extended camp careis available from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
with an additional cost of $35 per session. Camp fees cover allmaterials, two nutritious snacks per day, and a special activity eachweek. Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink.
Registration begins Monday March 21 and the registration
deadline is June 27, 2011 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum
attendance is 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.

Story behind the Song - "Yo Ake Ni
Mukatte" (Towards the Dawn)
by Emiko Hsuen

Since March 11, 2011, my family, friends and I have been praying
for the people in Japan, who include my own extended family andclose friends. As events progressed, day by day, I began to realizethat these events had caused so much damage in Japan that it
would take years for the Japanese to recover. I also watched eventsin other parts of the world begin to take the headline on the news.
Already the attention was moving away from Japan, and soon theneed for support for the repair and restoration of homes for the
400,000+ displaced people might be forgotten by the world.
Two questions came to my mind: What could be done toconnect with those who are grieving the losses of their families
and homes? What could be done to ensure that the world and theunaffected parts of Japan would not forget about this disaster andcontinue to provide support long-term for the restoration of homes
and livelihood in places such as Fukushima, Miyagi, Ibaraki, Chiba,
Iwate etc?
Then, my music colleague and good friend, Hubert Razack,made an wonderful suggestion that we could record a song anddonate all the funds to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund at the
JCCC. Initially, we thought of several ideas, such as Sakamoto Kyu's"Ue wo Muite" ("Sukiyaki" in the English version), and the "Circle ofLife" from the Lion King musical. As we researched ways to attainthe mechanical license to record the songs, a thought popped into
my head, "Why not just write your own song?" Immediately, thatwas followed by, "But I've never written a song in Japanese before."
Somehow, my heart overrode my head, and the first line of the songappeared. I quickly wrote it down and everything else came fromthere. I showed it to Hubert who kindly expressed his enthusiasm
for the melody and the lyrics, and, after receiving excellent editingfrom family and friends (thank you to all of you), he and I went into
the studio to record the song - and later to create the music video
for it. And that is how "Yo Ake Ni Mukatte" (Towards the Dawn)
came to be. We hope that this song will reach the people in Japan,
and that it will help all of us to remember to stand by them for the
long-term until homes and livelihoods are restored.
All proceeds from the purchase of this song and its karaoko
version will go to the "JCCC Foundation Japan Earthquake Relief
Fund'.
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psyht7v9KVc
Donation and purchase of song and karaoke version: www.jadely.
com

Introduction to Traditional JapaneseMusic
Instructor: Linda Caplan
Date: June 22, 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $25.00 (+ tax) JCCC Members; $30 (+ tax) general
Celebrate the start of summer with an evening of soothing Japanesetraditional music presented by Linda Caplan. In this workshop,

Yosakoi Dance Workshop at the JCCC
You might have seen their performances at JCCC festivals, or atvarious events around Toronto, but the energetic Yosakoi Dance
Group Sakuramai is going to hold their first workshop at the
JCCC!
Children Class (up to 12 years old)
Date: Sunday May 22, 2011
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Fee: $20 general, $15 JCCC members
Performance & Award Ceremony: 11:30am – 12:00pm
All children must be accompanied by parent/guardian during theworkshop. For children under 6, please enquire at the JCCC before
registration.
Adults Class
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Fee: $25 general, $20 JCCC members plus HST
Please wear comfortable sportswear, and bring plenty of water, as
it promises to be a vigorous workout!
Please call 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca to register.
All participants must fill out a health waiver form at the time ofregistration.
Yosakoi Group Sakuramai (previously known as Buyaku) wasestablished in 2008. The group is organized by Yurika Hinkle
and Emiko Tanaka. Since 2008, the group has been performing
throughout the city at events such as Taste of the Danforth, theInternational Tourism and Travel Show in Montreal, Major League
Baseball’s Japanese Heritage Night at the Rogers Centre and also
at festivals at the JCCC. Its goal is to introduce this unique andexciting Yosakoi dance to Torontonians and hopefully to further
promote the Japanese culture.
About YOSAKOI
Yosakoi is a unique style of dance originated in Japan. It isenergetic, and combines traditional Japanese dance movementswith modern music. The Yosakoi dance usually consist of a large
number of people wearing Happi (a kimono like outfit) and dancing
with the Naruko (a type of instrument, which was originally used in
Kōchi Prefecture to scare birds away from rice fields).

you will not only get a taste of the different instruments and soundsof Japanese traditional music through demonstrations, videos andrecordings, but you can see and touch the instruments yourself,
and you may even learn to sing a folk song or two that you can hum
on your way home. Registration starts now!
Linda Kako Caplan is a Dai Shihan (Grandmaster) of the Ikuta-ryu
Chikushikai Koto and Shamisen School in Fukuoka, Japan and isalso the course director of the Japanese Music program at York
University. She has studied koto and shamisen in Japan, Canada
and the U.S., and has performed at events in those three countries
for over twenty-five years.

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JCCC Euchre Night

Sedai Corner

On Friday June 17, 2011, the JCCC will be hosting another Euchre
night. This event brings together friends, fun and a little card
playing finesse. There will be a cash bar, light refreshments, andprizes for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based; noset partners. Rules are based on Bicycle ® rules and once again
the “stick the dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee is $28 (+HST)
for non-members, $ 23 (+HST) for members. Entry is limited toexperienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors open at
7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:40pm. Deadline for registration isJune 10, 2011. Spaces are limited! There is a limit of 40 players.
Don’t be disappointed, register today!!! Contact the JCCC at 416441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

The Sedai Project is committed to collecting, documenting,preserving and sharing the history of the Japanese Canadians. We,
the Sedai Committee, collect and preserve the Japanese Canadianhistory through audio and video recordings in a relaxed interview
format. We continue to search for all Japanese Canadians who
were born in the pre-war and war years to come and share theirstories with us.
The Sedai Project is pleased to report on another successfulmonth. As of February 28, 2011, 88 individuals have assisted us
in documenting and preserving the Japanese Canadian history by
sharing their stories with us in a Sedai interview. We would like toextend our heartfelt thank you to Susan Hidaka, Byron Tanaka, Bob
and Shirley Takagi, Tats and Kim Sakauye, and George Nakamura
for allowing us to preserve their unique stories.
A special thank you goes to Betty Nishizawa for her generous
donation to the Sedai Project. Every contribution is significantly
beneficial in our progress. Whether your support is a story ora monetary donation, it is greatly appreciated by the Sedai
Committee.
Many individuals have been inquiring about the informationcollected and documented for the Sedai Project. To help get yourstory started here are a few questions that are generally asked
throughout the interview. When and why did your family migrate to
Canada? Where were you born/where did you grow up and what doyou remember about those years? What do you remember about
the Japanese community before the war years? Remember, every
story and life experience is unique to each individual and every
story is important to our cultural heritage. A picture is often said torepresent a thousand words. Reminisce through photographs anddocuments to help refresh your memory and don’t forget to sharewhat you find with your family!
The Sedai Project’s current goal is to complete over 100
interviews before the end of April 2011. We would like to ask those
who have a story to please help us reach our goal and preserve
the Japanese Canadian history for our future generations. Anyone
who wishes to share their story or who wishes to learn more about
our history as Japanese Canadians please contact Lisa Uyeda at 6
Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5 or lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca
or info@sedai.ca or by telephone at 416-441-2345 ext 303. In themeantime you can also find more information about the project at
www.sedai.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for Host Families for the 3rd
Annual Shinsedai Film Festival
This July the Shinsedai Film Festival will be celebrating its 3rd year
at the JCCC. As always, we are inviting actors and directors on the
cutting edge of Japanese cinema, to come as guests to interact
with members of the community. To that end, we are looking forhost families to accommodate our guests from overseas, and enjoy
the Shinsedai Film Festival along with them.
If you are interested, please contact James Heron at 416- 4412345, ext. 224 for further details.

Volunteer for the JCCC/Toronto District/
Toronto District Catholic School Boards'
Origami Crane Project
If you know how to fold an origami crane,
please consider volunteeering to help the
Origami Crane Project.
This project is a way of letting children in
Japan know that Canadian students, andspecifically, Torontonians, are thinking ofthem. (www.jccc.on.ca/Japan_Earthquake_Fund/JCCC_Crane_
Project.html). Please contact Lisa Uyeda lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca
for more information (Japanese inquiries: Toshiko Yamashita
toshikoy@jccc.on.ca)8Haru Matsuri 2011
Once again the JCCC was filled with huge crowds attending theannual Haru Matsuri. Despite two poor weather days, many families
braved the elements to attend this traditional welcome to Spring.
Upon entering the building, many visitors were awed by theimpressive Hina Matsuri display at our entrance. The beautiful
one-of-a-kind display, which is traditionally set up for Girls Day inJapan, saw many photos with families, children and visitors alike.
In Kobayashi Hall visitors found a variety of vendors, andcultural crafts as well as live entertainment. Performances included
all of the favourites, with many changes to make them new andexciting. The Sakura Kai and the Ayame Kai showcased their newrepertoires. The koto and shamisen performances by the York
University Japanese Music Ensemble were massive, with more
performers than ever. Yakudo Traditonal drummers included an
original piece by the young students in their program. We also
saw the return of Yosakoi with their more contemporary form ofJapanese Dance, and Hula, with students of the JCCC’s Hula for
Health classes.
Of course, there were also the demonstrations of martial arts
in the dojos, tea ceremonies, Japanese food featuring recipes fromour cookbook, “Just add Shoyu,” and more vendors throughout thebuilding. At the western end of our building, we had a wonderfuldisplay of authentic Japanese kites arranged by the Kite Museum.
We also had many activities for children, including an OPP children’s
jeep, and a very busy Children’s area with many enthusiastic
Toronto Kite Fliers volunteers helping to make kites to take home.
With all that there was to see and do, it was no wonder why
everyone had a great day!
The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations
that provide the entertainment and demonstrations. A very special
thank you is extended to Gary Mark for organizing the Toronto Kite
Fliers and to George Pesovich of the Kite Museum. We also thankall the great volunteers and staff, who all helped raise this great
community tradition to new and greater heights!

March Events in Support of Japanese
Earthquake Relief
Two of our March events were repurposed as fundraisers in thewake of the Japanese tragedy. The March 12 concert featuring
Akiko Yano and Skoop on Somebody, and the March 24 David
Suzuki - Force of Nature Screening, between them raised almost$10,000 for the cause.

Akiko Yano (top) was her own whimsical self and Skoop On Somebody entertain
the crowd with moving songs. Photos courtesy of David Ohashi.

Images from Haru Matsuri 2011.
Photo collage courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

CBC producer Mary Wiens leads a spirited Q&A with director Sturla Gunnarsson
following the screening of Force of Nature. Over 300 guests were present to enjoy
this powerful film. Photo courtesy of Cary Rothbart.

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Thank you letter from the Sasaki family

In Japan the symbol of the Sakura has become synonymous withthe start of things to come. The small pink buds sweep throughthe Japanese islands, blossoming into pink flowers swaying in
the cool spring breeze. The Seikyu Kai too has begun to blossom
and grow in recent months. In the later half in 2010 we welcomed
4 new members to the regular class and 3 new instructors, all ofwhom are ranked Kyudo-ka. In early December, a new 20-member
introductory Kyudo class began.
Over the past few months we have congratulated one of ourmembers on receiving ikkyu, participated in the Asian Cultural
Festival, Haru Matsuri, done a demonstration at the Ontario
Japanese Language Speech Contest, and have been featured
in the OMNI program Wai Wai Wide. Our head instructor, Mie
Takahashi (5-dan), trained with her Sensei in Japan for two weeks,enabling her to bring recent developments to our group.
As the Sakura blossoms are fleeting, however, so is thetime that some of our members have had with us. In January webade farewell, in true Kyudo ceremonial style, to Gabriel Meier
who returned to Switzerland and to our instructor Takeshi Uchida(4-dan) who returned to Japan. Each member of the regular classperformed taihai and sent our warmest regards and strength to
those who were leaving us. Then, in true Japanese style, we sent
them off with an enkai. Kampai!
With the end of Sakura season comes the knowledge thatsummer is just around the corner and the streets will be filled withthe yukata clad youth fishing for goldfish at a matsuri and the sky
will sparkle with hanabi. Likewise, the Seikyu Kai is gearing up tohost a KAC seminar in July, and some of our members will takethe ranking test at the American Kyudo Federation seminar in
Minnesota in August. Step-up and ganbarimashou!

In November 2010, the Toronto NJCA launched a fundraisingproject to support and encourage Yuuta Sasaki, a young man who
has been fighting a serious and difficult illness. During the ensuing
three months, there was an overwhelming response from thecommunity. The following is a thank you letter from Yuuta Sasaki,
who is now in a home-based rehabilitation program.

by Sarah Macapagalby the New Japanese Canadian Association

Haiku Corner

俳句コーナ

春雨や

壁を洩る

  蕪村

harusameya hitosumite kemuri kabe wo moru

Buson

人住みて煙

			
Someone is living there;
Smoke leaks through the wall,
In the spring rain.

花に狂ひ

月に驚く

胡蝶かな

樗良

hana ni kuruitsuki ni odoroku kocho kana

Chora

		
Distracted with the flowers,
Amazed by the moon
The butterfly!
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Greetings,
My mother and I convey our deepest thanks to the many people
who offered their assistance, especially during these trying times
for everyone.
My recovery from surgery is progressing well. Seemingly
regaining more of my stamina everyday, my strength is all but backto normal. Some facial paralysis remains around my lips, but I cannow blink (and close) my right eye normally.
Both my mother and I are learning to sign (in Japanese), but stillcommunicate mostly with my mother writing on a notepad. I can“sense” my speech vibrating in my throat, so expressing myself
verbally is virtually a non-issue.
We are doing as well as can be expected (I think?) post-surgery.
Once again we thank you, and humbly accept the assistance andyour thoughts conveyed through it.
Best regards,
Yuuta

Momiji Bowlathon 2011

4th Annual Friends of Mike Fundraiser

Round up your family and friends and create one or more teams tobowl at Momiji’s 6th Annual Bowlathon on Saturday May 14, 2011
starting at 2:00pm. Follow the afternoon of bowling with dinner at
Momiji, and an evening full of fun and prizes awarded to those whocollect the most sponsorship funds.
We have both 5 and 10 pin lanes. Call Scott at 416-261-6683
for your application, or download it at momiji.on.ca. We need tohear from you by April 15.
This year we continue to fundraise for the renovation and repurposing of one of our rooms.
Not a bowler? Sponsor those who are bowling. Don’t know
anyone who’s bowling? Support Momiji directly by calling Scott!
We look forward to seeing you on May 14.

The 4th Annual Friends of Mike Shin Golf Tournament, Silent
Auction and Dinner will be held on Sunday June 5, 2011 at
Bushwood Golf Club and the JCCC.
Mike Shin,is only 52, a loving husband to June (Oyagi) andfather to their 3 growing children – Thomas (18), Jaclyn (15) andErica (11). Mike is the eldest son of the late Roy and Kay Shin, andhad the whole world ahead of him. However, in his late 40’s he wasdiagnosed with FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia), a rare and fatal
illness that attacks the cells in the brain. He is by far the youngest
resident in the long-term care facility in which he resides, is now
confined to a wheelchair and has his meals pureed for easierconsumption. There is currently no cure or treatment to slow the
progress of FTD.
This disability has been a huge blow to his family, both
emotionally and financially.
From this tragedy something quite remarkable has happened.
Hundreds of you, friends, family and strangers alike have given yourtime, money, goods, and services to come to the aid of the family. It
has been wonderful to witness the love that has been shown by so
many! In addition, a fantastic annual event has emerged where all
our families and community can get together for a truly great time!
All net proceeds from this year’s event will again go towards
3 areas: his children’s future education costs, Michael’s mounting
monthly care and medication expenses and FTD Research at
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

by the Momiji Bowlathon Committee

41st Sogetsu Ikebana Show
by Sogetsu Toronto East Branch

Sogetsu Toronto East Branch presents its 41st Sogetsu IkebanaShow on Sunday May 15, 2011, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the
JCCC. Admission is $5, free for children under 12.
This year’s show will honour the 10th year of Akane Teshigahara
as Sogetsu Iemoto. Opening ceremony is at 1:30pm. An Ikebana
demonstration will follow.
Placing emphasis on plant, space and creative art for allenvironments, Sogetsu teaches joy, wonder of creation, grace andenrichment in our increasingly diversified contemporary living andarchitectural spaces, shop, window, streets and stages.
Pottery sales and a tearoom will also be available. Everyone iswelcome to enjoy the afternoon at the flower show.
For further information, please contact Mrs. Abe at 416-4917705.

by the Friends of Mike Committee

Golf Green Fees, Power Cart, Dinner & Prizes: $150 per person
Dinner only at the JCCC: $50 per person
Dinner (12 yrs and under): $10 per child
Dinner for Children 6 yrs and under: FreeWe are again looking for individual and corporate sponsors aswell as donors for prizes or silent auction items.
The event has sold out the last three years, so if you’d like tojoin us please book early.
We thank you in advance for your continued support andencouragement to Mike and his family. For more information,please visit www.friendsofmike.ca or call Gordon Shin 905-5025660 or Derek Shin 416-493-2064.

Nihongo Art Contest Exhibition 2011at Gendai Gallery, JCCC
April 17 to April 30, 2011
NIHONGO ART is a unique way to express inventive ideas
about Japanese words through illustration using
Kanji, Hiragana,and Katakana.
Free Admission:
Gallery hours: Everyday 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Awards Presentation & Art Workshop:
Sunday, April 17 2011 2:00 - 4:00pm

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Asian Heritage Month Gala Dinnerby Sid Ikeda

The outstanding Asian Canadian Award “Honouring Pioneers in ourcommunity” will be held on Saturday April 30, 2011 at the Premiere
Ballroom & Convention Centre (9019 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill.
ON. L4B 4A3, 905-709-1759). Reception at 6:00pm, dinner at
7:00pm. Admission is $100 VIP, $50 regular.
The 2011 Honouree representing the Japanese Community
is Dr. Fred Sunahara. Please contact Sid Ikeda for informationand tickets 416-447-0986 or cell 416-452-9765, email : ikeda.
consultants@sympatico.ca.

3rd Annual Beauties of Asia Contest
by Jason Ying

The 3rd annual Beauties of Asia contest finals will be held on
Sunday May 29, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Grand York ballroom
Sheraton Parkway. Beauties of Asia is organized by the Global
Asian Interactive Youth Association (GAIYA) working in partnershipwith the Canadian Multicultural Council Asians in Ontario (CMC).
This event is designed to encourage youth between the agesof 16-26 years old to celebrate their heritage and become involved
within their communities.
For more information please see: www.beautiesofasia.com
For contact information please call Jason Ying 416-871-7888 /416479-2911or email jasonying888@yahoo.com.

The 7th Asian Community Games 2011by the Asian Community Games 2011 Committee

The 7th Asian Community Games 2011 will be held on Saturday& Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2011 at York University in Toronto.
There will be a total of 9 programs, such as Badminton, Basketball,
Cricket, Golf, Swimming, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track & Field andVolleyball. The Golf Tournament is a new program for this year andit will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Angus Glen Golf
Club in Markham.
For more information and updates, please check event website:www.acgames.ca or contact Asian Community Games -Sing FaiSports Club, 700 Bay Street, Box 138, Suite 507, Toronto, Ontario,
M5G1Z6 Tel: 416-593-6060 Email: info@acgames.ca

77th Annual Koki Kai Reunion
by Koki Kai Reunion Committee

All Koki Kai members and friends are welcome to attend the 77th
annual Koki Kai reunion to be held on Wednesday June 29, 2011at 11:30am at a new location, the Ten Ichi Japanese Restaurant(4180 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, north side of Sheppard,
midway between McCowan and Markham Rd., 416-297-5787,
parking available).
The fee is $15 per person. Please RSVP by June 6 to one of
the following:
Karen Boniface 416-431-9984
Diane Carter 416-241-8115
Eiko Tateishi 416-297-2063
Sandra Tateishi-Kotack 905-728-7610 (Oshawa)*Please advise if transportation is required.

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Ball Players and Sponsors Needed forJapanese 3-Pitch League
by Bob Doi

The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League begin it's 25th
Silver Anniversary season of play at the end of May and we arelooking for additional players and sponsors. The league would liketo express its gratitude to our 2010 sponsors for their continued
support: Back2feet (Ms. Yim Lok), Dundee Private Investors Inc.
(Mr. Marty Kobayashi), Julie Chan Naturopathic Doctor (Ms. Julie
Chan), Matsui Dental Canines (Dr. Rollin Matsui), U of T ContinuingStudies (Ms. Almira Mun) and Wietzes Toyota (Mr. Gary Brownlie)
Our non-profit League, founded in 1987, is Co-ed, with eachteam comprised of up to 4 women and 10 men, between the agesof 18 and 60 and skill levels from beginner to intermediate. The
prime directive of the league is to provide a social, yet competitiveenvironment for persons or families of Japanese ancestry, to meetothers sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, to have fun
and to make friends.
Games are on
Sunday(excluding
July and August longweekends) mornings(9:30-12:00)
fromMid-May to the end of
August in the Warden
and Steeles Avenue
area(Scarborough/Markhamborder).
Each team pitches
to their own players 2010 Champions Julie Chan Naturopathic Doctor
Players. Photo courtesy of Bob Doi.
(players
hit
every
inning) in a slow pitch/
lob ball format with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women)
pitches. The league also hosts several BBQ’s during the season
and provides a subsidized year-end banquet in September.
Membership Deadline: May 13, 2011
Membership Fee: $75 (no increase in 9 years)
Includes: team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at all
games, league BBQs, subsidized banquet with trophies & door
prizes, All bases, bats, balls and other equipment,(players are
asked to supply their own glove)First Day of Play: Sunday May 22, 2011
For more information about the J.C. 3-Pitch League, How to sponsor
a team or to how to register to play, please call or email one of thefollowing committee members:
Glen Kawaguchi
416-755-6421
Paul Takasaki
416-498-5433
Bob Doi		
email: thedois@pathcom.com
Additional information can also be obtained on our website at:www.jc3pitch.com

Caledon Place Reservations
To make a reservation at Caledon Place, please contact Dick
Kumamoto at 519-927-5386. Caledon Place is private property thatis available for picnics and gatherings.

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of March 10, 2011
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Anonymous
49
Haru Matsuri Kids CornerMrs. Kiyomi Kay Asada
50
Ms. Joanne Dillon-Smith
166
Mr. Eiji Doi
169
Mrs. Pauline Doi
27
Mrs. Gale Durocher
25
Miss Grace Ebisuzaki
25
Mrs. Jean Goto
100
Mr. William Hatanaka
5,000
In honour of Takiko & Terumi
Hatanaka
Ms. Julia Haylock40
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hikida
60
Himawari Buyo Kai
200
Mr. and Mrs. Fujio Inamoto
50
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Inouye100
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
25
Mr. Kiyoshi Ito
22
Mrs. Sumi Iwasaki
100
Mr. Greg Johnston
100
Ms. Lily Kai
100
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kameoka
60
Anonymous
200
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Kishimoto
20
Mrs. Ayako Kohara
25
Mr. Stephen Kuwahara
288
Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Matsubayashi
100
In appreciation for Movie Night
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 25
Ms. Alice Nagami
30Mrs. Mae Nagasuye
35
Mr. Mitsuru Nagata
50
Mrs. Phyllis M. Nakagawa
25
Ms. Dale Nakamura
200
Mrs. Sue Nakashima
20
Mrs. Nancy Nasu
100
Mrs. Shizue Nishi
27
Mr. & Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato50
Miss Toshi Oikawa
200
Mr. and Mrs. Takashi Otsu
43
Mrs. Ruth Puri
35
Mrs. Sumie Sasaki
50
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shigetomi
100
Ms. Barbara Spry30
Mrs. Marie Terakita
20
Mr. Howie H. Toda
50
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tohana
100

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
40
Toronto Japanese Language School 100
Mr. Mas Tsuji
Ping Pong Table
Ms. Suzanne Turgeon
50
Urasenke Tankokai Toronto
Association
200
Anonymous
50
Mrs. Masako Wani100
Mr. and Mrs. James Yamashita
100
Mr. Takato Yamashita
450
Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Yano60
In memoriam
In memory of Eizo Ace Fujibayashi
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
25
Mrs. Mary Kawasaki
20
Doug and Pat Klotz
20
Mrs. May Mori
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Oyagi
20
Mrs. Shizue Saito
20
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
25
In memory of Edward Tanaka
Mr. George Toyama
25
In memory of George Ohori
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata
30
Mrs. Kathryn Okawara
25
Mr. and Mrs. Shoji Takahashi
30
Mr. Harry Takaoka
50
In memory of Ichiro Nakagawa
Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
100
In memory of Isobela Nagaishi
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
50
In memory of Ken Hori
Mr. Damon Hartlin
20
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
25
Mr. and Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka
50
In memory of Marina Matsuda
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Izukawa
50
Ms. June Nishi
50
Yaeko and Muriel Nishihama
50
Mrs. Kiyomi Tajiri
50
In memory of Masaki Tsuruoka
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
20
In memory of Maw Mori
Mr. Frank Nishimura
30

In memory of Mitsuko Tamaki
The Tamaki Family
200
Mr. and Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka
50
In memory of Tats Kikuta
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sumi
20
In memory of Tetsuo Oikawa
Mrs. Marie Baba
25
Mrs. Doreen Nakashima
50
Mr. and Mrs. David Omori
25
In memory of Thomas Tsuyoshi
Takahashi
Mr. Frank Nishimura
50
In memory of William David Stevens
Ms. Leanne Lieberman
25
Heritage
In memory of George Ohori
Ms. Louise Okawara
In memory of Harvey Okawara
Ms. Louise Okawara

100

Sedai
Mrs. Elizabeth Nishizawa

100

Supporting Member
Ambassador
Mr. Thomas TakashimaPartnerMr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
Mrs. Miyo Ito
Mr. Takashi Iwata
Mr. and Mrs. Tets Mori
Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
Mr. & Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato
Miss Toshi Oikawa
Ms. Deborah K. Orida
Ms. Emiko Sumi
Mr. Steven Tazumi
Miss Akiko Tsujimoto

25

1,000
150
150
167
150
127
110
150
93
127
150
127

Correction:
The following donation was omitted fromour previous newsletter:
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nagao
15,000
We apologize for the error.

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４・５・６月の行事予定
４月
１日
（金）		

「冷たい熱帯魚」特別上映

２日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

９日
（土）		

２０１１年桜ガラ

１４日
（木）		

折り紙ワークショップ

１７日
（日）		

Ｊｐａｌｓケーキワークショップ

２０日
（水）		

饅頭ワークショップ

２１日
（木）		

頑張れ日本太鼓コンサート

２２日
（金）		

JCCC休館ーGood Friday

２８日
（木）		

映画鑑賞会「アンダンテ：稲の旋律」

３０日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

５月
１日
（日）		

アニメ映画「あらしのよるに」

３日
（火）		

ジョージ・タケイさんトーク

７日
（土）		

ＪＣＣＣバザー

１２日（木）		

折り紙ワークショップ

２１日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

２３日
（月）		

JCCC休館ーVictoria Day

２５日
（水）		

饅頭ワークショップ

２６日
（木）		

映画鑑賞会

２８日
（土）		

東日本大震災救済コンサート

２８日
（土）		

和紙クラフトワークショップ

２８日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

６月

14

４日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

１２日
（日）		

国際結婚映画「ダーリンは外国人」

１３日
（月）		

フラクラスリサイタル

２５日
（土）		

カラオケクラブ会合

２７日
（月）		

ＪＣＣＣ年次総会

３０日
（木）		

映画鑑賞会

JCCCボランティア募集中！
只今、JCCCで毎年行われるイベントやお祭りに設けられるボランティ
アルームの食事係をして下さる方を探しています。仕事内容は、イベ
ント当日にボランティアのためのランチの世話をします。
スープを温めたり、サンドイッチの材料を並べたり、クッキー補充、テーブル周りを清潔に保つなど、比較的簡単な仕事です。飲食関係経験者に適しています。調理はほとんどしませんので資格は必要ありません。多くのボランティアの皆さんと出会う機会もあります。長期できる方大歓
迎！
また、東北関東大震災救済関連イベントのボランティアも募集しています。 遠いカナダからでは、残念ながら実際の救助活動に力を貸すことはできません。間接的ではありますが、JCCCで行われる震災救済に関連するイベントのボランティアをして日本の被災者の皆さんをサポートしませんか？微力でも皆で協力し合い日本の皆さんに私達の心を届けましょう。関連イベント：Sakura Ball (April 9), Movie
Screening (April 28 & May 1), 折り鶴プロジェクトなど。
JCCCバザー
2011年5月7日(土) 午後12時半～午後4時
毎年JCCC恒例のファンドレイジングイベントです。開場前は長蛇の列ができるほどのビッグイベントなので大勢のボランティアの皆さんのご協力をお願いしています。
キッチン用品やガーデニング用品などの日用品から、サイレント
オークション、
日本食の販売などたくさんの催しを予定しています。
学生の皆さんでボランティアアワーが必要な方、沢山の仕事があります！ぜひお越し下さい。
バザーの準備と当日の日程：
もちつき 2011年5月1日(日)午前9時半～午後4時くらいまで•バザーで販売するおもち作り、その袋詰め
バザー準備 2011年5月6日(金)•販売ブースのセットアップや館内の地図やサインを貼る仕事等
午前9時半から午後4時くらいまで•
いなり寿司作りと軽食の下ごしらえなど
午後12時半くらいから午後5時くらいまで
バザー当日開場前の午前7時から午後12時くらいまで•のり巻き作り(沢山作ります。)
バザー当日の寿司作り以外の主な仕事：
・パーキング誘導・入口付近の整備
・ギフトショップ
・フードブースでの販売とカフェテリアに残されたトレイの収集等
・キッチンヘルプ等
興味のある方は、担当ヒプシュ由希子までご連絡下さい。追って詳細をご連絡いたします。
また、当日参加できない方でお菓子作りが得意
な方、パイやクッキー、和菓子などの寄付も受け付けています（お菓子は前日または当日にお持ち下さい）。
Email: volunteer@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 ext.235『夜明けに向かって』～歌に託された想い～
エミコ・シュエンより2011年3月11日以来、私は家族や友人とともに、日本に暮らす親戚や親しい友人をはじめ日本中の人達のために祈り続けている。
日々悪化していく現実を見るにつけ、今回の大惨事が日本に与えたダメー
ジはあまりにも甚大であり、復興までにはとても長い歳月を必要とすることに私は気づきはじめていた。そんな中、世界の別の場所で起きている出来事が、次第に日々のニュースの見出しを奪いはじめ、早くも世界の注目は日本から離れつつあった。家を失い避難所生活を強いられている40万を超す人達への支援の必要性は、
このままではあっさりと世界から忘れられてしまうかもしれない。
2つの疑問が浮かび上がった。家や家族を失い悲しみに打ちひしがれる人々と通じ合える方法はないか。
日本や世界の人々が決してこの悲劇を忘れることなく、今後長期に渡って被災地復興への支援を実行し続けていくには、
どうしたらいいのか。
そんな折、音楽仲間であり良き友人でもあるヒューバート ラザッ
ク氏より、曲をレコーディングし、その収益を日本地震救済基金に寄付したらどうか？という素晴らしいアイディアをいただいた。当初は、
坂本九の「上を向いて歩こう」（英語バージョンはSUKIYAKI） や、
ライ
オンキングの「生命の環」(Circle of Life) などが候補に挙がっていたのだが、これらの曲を録音するのに必要な楽曲使用権取得についてリサーチを進めていくうちに、ある1つのアイディアが浮かんだ。
「オリジナルの曲を作ったらどうだろう？」
この突然のヒラメキは「でも日本語で曲を書いたことなんてないし・・」という極めて理性的な判断によってあっさりと打ち消されそうになったが、どいういうわけか、すでに頭より心が先に動き出していたのであろう。曲の出だし部分がどこからともなく溢れてきたのだ。
これを書き留め終えたころには、もう曲は大方出来上がっていた。
さっそくそれをヒューバートに披露すると、彼もメロディや歌詞を大変気に入ってくれた様子だった。その後家族や友人のおかげで無事に編集作業を終え（この場を借りて・・・みん
な、その節はありがとう）ヒューバートと私は、曲の録音のためスタジオへと足を運んだ。
（のちにミュージックビデオ制作のためにもう一度出向くことになる）
こうして「夜明けに向かって」が誕生した。
この歌が、日本の人々の心に届くことを願うと同時に、被災者への長期的支援という私達に託された使命を認識するきっかけとなってくれることを願ってやまない。
＊曲およびカラオケバージョンのご購入による収益は、JCCC 「日本
地震救済基金」に送られます。
＊「夜明けに向かって」は下記のYouTube サイトでご覧いただけます。http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psyht7v9KVc
寄付および曲のご購入は下記ホームページをご覧ください。
www.jadely.com

第３回新世代映画際ホストファミリー募集
今年で３年目を迎える新世代映画祭がＪＣＣＣで開催されます。今
年も日本から新鋭の映画監督、関係者の皆様をゲストにお迎えし多くのコミュニティーの人々との交流をはかりたいと思っています。そこ
で、ＪＣＣＣでは各ゲストのホストファミリーを募集しております。ゲストの方々とともにこの新世代映画祭を楽しんでい頂けることと思います。
ご興味のある方はジェームス・ヘロン 416- 441-1234 ext:224までご連絡ください。

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初めての絵てがみ
ワークショップスペシャル！
第１５回『ありがとうのちょっと大きな絵てがみ大賞』に参加しよう！
日本で大人気の「絵てがみ」のワークショップが去年からJCCCで始まり、
トロントの絵てがみ人口も少しずつ増えてきています。
この春、JCCCでは、講師に秦・ペレクリタ・さちこさんをお迎えし、コンクールに出展する作品を描く絵てがみワークショップを予定しています。テーマは『ありがとう』。絵と文字を使って感謝の気持ちを表現します。書初めのように床に大きめの紙を広げて、自由に楽しく描いていきます。個人、
ご家族、お友達同士などみんなで参加してみません
か？
ベテランの方から初心者の方まで、どなたでも参加していただ
けます。特にご家族でのご参加は大歓迎です！昨年ミシサガから参加されたグループはほとんどの方が初心者でしたが、半分以上の方が入賞しました！
日時：2011年5月1日(日) 午前10時から午後2時まで
ワークショップ受講費：＄３０、＄２５（JCCCメンバー）＋HST
材料費：＄５ （紙、顔彩、墨汁などの消耗品）
家族参加ディスカウント：２人目からは＄２０＋HST
持ち物：古新聞、ペーパータオル、筆洗い用の小さい入物4個。ペーパ
ーウェイトや石などの重し4個。
（持っている方は硯、筆、梅皿）床に座るため、ひざ下にひくクッションもあるとよい。
参加資格：幼児から大人まで誰でもOK! （但し子供は、自分で文字が書ける年齢から１４歳までが必ず親同伴でご参加下さい。）
ひらがな、
カタカナ、漢字を使用し日本語で文字が書けること。
作品をコンクールに出展する意思のある人。(作品はオリジナルを団体として提出し、後日返却されます。)
コンクールに関するご案内は、www.fude.or.jpをご覧下さい。
特典！ 絵てがみワークショップに参加の方には、もれなく同日小林ホールで上映予定のアニメーション映画『あらしのよるに』のチケット差し上げます。
（申し込み時、又は当日にお受け取り下さい。）
ランチ時間を設定しておりませんが、必要と思われる方は各自ご持参下さい。JCCC館内の売店「春夏秋冬」にて軽食やスナックなども販売しております。

盛況だった盛り付けワークショップ
先日トロント総領事公邸で行われた槇峰料理人の八寸盛り付け講座
は盛況に終わり、盛り付けの実践の後、試食の料理に舌鼓をうちました。
ご協力いただいた槇峰料理人、山下総領事ご夫妻、
トロント総領事館にお礼申し上げます。

盛り付けを楽しむ参加者(上）と実際に試食に出された料理（右）。写真提供：石原治子

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第２回キッズ＆ユース
ミュージカルワークショップと公演：歌って・踊って
今年のワークショップは公演日を含め合計で１２日間（日程は下記をご参照ください）。最初の６日間（月から土まで）はカナダからの参加者のみのワークショップで、ばっちり基礎（ストレッチやダンス、基本
発生、開口、 滑舌など）を学び、ミュージカル公演の歌や振り付け、台詞などの練習を行います。指導に当たってくださるのは、
もちろん「大きな夢」の指導陣です。
この６日間で後半から合流する日本の劇団員にできるだけ近づける様に頑張ります。
後半の６日間（月から土まで）は日本から「大きな夢」の劇団員が合流。すぐに合同での公演に向け稽古を進めていきます。金曜日は最終
リハーサル、そして最終日の土曜日が小林ホールでの成果披露公演です。
ワークショップの総仕上げとして行われる公演では日本、
カナ
ダ両参加者が全員舞台に立ちます。舞台で一生懸命演じ、お客様から拍手をいただくことは、かけがえのない思い出となることと思います。
ワークショップ中及び公演の指導は全て日本語で行われます。
ミュージカル公演は日本語を話さない方々にも楽しんでいただける様、
英語の歌を入れるとともに、字幕をご用意する予定です。なお指導は全て「大きな夢」劇団員が行います。

２０１１年キッズ＆ユースワークショップと公演

参加者年齢枠： Gr１からGr１２まで（８月の時点で）
日程： 前半：８月１５日（月)－８月２０日（土）
後半：８月２２日（月）—８月２７日（土）合計12日間
時間： 午前９時から午後４時まで
参加費： 一般 $５００、ＪＣＣＣ会員 $４８０（１５歳以上：プラ
ス税）
場所： 日系文化会館

２０１１年幼児対象ワークショップと公演

参加者年齢枠： ５歳以上の幼稚園児（８月の時点で）日程（６日間）： ８月２２日（月）—８月２７日（土）
時間：
午前９時から午後４時まで
参加費：
一般 $２４０・ＪＣＣＣ会員 $２２０
場所：
日系文化会館(3月現在で定員に達しています。
ウェーティングリストあり）*公演日時：８月２７日（土）開演、午後４時、当日の集合時間は追ってお知らせします。
*参加費は兄弟姉妹で二人以上参加の場合は二人目から１０％割引*参加者は日本語を理解できること、ひらがなが読めることが原則。
*公演を目標とするワークショップであるため、１２日間（幼児特別プ
ログラムは６日間）を通して参加できるお子様のみに限らせていた
だきますので、ご了承ください。
＊キャンプ中は麦茶と簡単なおやつが用意されます。
＊ランチ申し込み可（有料）
お申し込み、詳細お問い合わせは、お電話にて日系文化会館受付
416-441-2345までご連絡ください。参加人数に枠がありますので、お申し込みはお早めにどうぞ。定員になり次第締め切らせていただ
きます。

カナダの日系史を学ぼう！

佐々木さん親子から義援金活動へのお礼

トロント日系文化会館で日系史の講座開講

トロント新移住者協会

カナダの日系史を学ぶための講座が好評開催中です。すでに三回の講義を終えました。
主催は日系文化会館のJ-Commで、講師は長年「日系ボイス」の日
本語版の編集を担ってきた田中裕介氏です。氏は2000年以来、毎年日本の大学や学会で特別講師として日系史や多文化共生論を講義しています。尚、講義は全て日本語で行われます。
講座の要項は以下の通りです。
開催期日：全８回, 毎月第３土曜日（１月、9月例外）午後2時から4 時
２０１１年日程表
第一部：～1941年まで   
１月29日：第一回 日系通史（揺籃期）ー済
２月19日：第二回 日系通史（成長期）ー済
３月19日：第三回 日系通史（成熟期）ー済
第二部：1941年～から現在まで
４月16日：第四回 日系通史（コミュニティーの崩壊：強制収容）
５月21日：第五回 日系通史（戦後復興期からリドレスまで）
６月18日：第六回 日系通史（リドレスから現在まで）
第三部：テーマ別講座
７月16日：第七回 他国の日系史（米国、ハワイ、ブラジル他）
９月24日：第八回 トロントの日系社会と日系文化会館
注）
日程は、変更になる場合があります。
参加資格：ＪＣＣＣ会員
参加費：＄25.00 （全8回）
協力団体：bits、e-nikka, 日系ボイス、JCCCヘリテージ委員会● 参加を希望される方はＪＣＣＣ受付にてご登録下さい。
電話：416-441-2345 Ｅメール：jccc@jccc.on.ca

友愛基金より昨年の１１月から本年１月まで活動を続けてまいりました「佐々木ファンド」に多額の義援金をお寄せいただきましたことに深く感謝申し上げます。
このたび、佐々木朝子、祐太さん親子からお礼状が届きましたので、ここに原文のまま掲載いたします。

トロントの皆様
トロントはまだ寒い冬が続いているかと思われますが、こちらは早く
も桜が話題になる頃となっております。
退院から２ヶ月半が過ぎ、退院当初はリハビリを兼ねました散歩も、あまりに足元がおぼつかなく、一瞬も目が離せず付き添うのも大変でしたが、最近は少し距離をおいて一人歩きの訓練に入っております。4月からは、若い人の多い中途失聴者のための手話、読話コ－ス
への参加も決まり、少しずつですが現状になれ、前に進み始めているかと思われます。挫けること無く、一歩一歩頑張ってくれたらと願っております。
その様な折,思いもかけない程の大勢の方からのご支援を頂き驚いております。同封されました励ましのお手紙の数々は本当に嬉しく、何度も読み返してしまいました。厳しい世情の時（自分達だけ.......）と迷いましたが、皆様からの暖かい御支援とありがたく、これからの社会復帰のために、大切に使わせて頂きたいと思っております。
かさねてお礼申しあげます。 本当に有難うございました。
佐々木朝子

草月トロント東支部生け花展
by 草月トロント東支部より今年の草月展は勅使河原茜 家元継承10年目を祝福して行われます。
植物、空間そして個々の異なる生活環境を基調にした創造力を駆使し自己表現の理念に基く第４１回目の（恒例３５展）草月生け花展を来る ２０１１年５月１５日（日）
トロント日系文化会館に於いて午後１時から５時迄開催されます。当日は開会式に続き会員によるデモンストレーションが予定されて居ります。お茶室の用意もあり、会員、他の手作り花器なども販売されます。
ご家族、友人をお誘い合わせの上、春のひと時をエンジョイしていただきたいと当会では希望して居ります。
入場料は $５、１２歳以下無料
お問合せは４１６-４９１－７７０５ 阿部まで。

阿含宗カナダ よりお知らせ
２０１１年４月３日(日) 11:00am – 1:00pm
花祭り (お釈迦さまのご生誕祭) 開運独鈷
２０１１年４月１７日(日) 11:00am –2:00pm
ガレージセール 広範囲の生活用品が所狭しと用意されています。
日本食販売しています。ALC九星占い- 色々アドバイスさせていただきます。上記に関するお問い合わせ： 阿含宗カナダ 1255 Yonge
Street, Suite # 302 (Yonge & St. Clair の南) 416-922-1272

皆さま、
このたびは、多くの皆さんに援助をいただきまして母も私も大変感謝しております。
手術後の回復は順調に進んでいるかと思います。
日々、体力も取り戻し、
もうほとんど元通りに直りました。
まだ口の辺りはマヒしています
が、もう右目は普通にはたらいています。
親子で手話を学んでいますが、多くのコミュニケーションに母はメモ用紙を使っています。幸いな事に自分の話し声は喉に響き、「感じられる」ので、私自身喋るのに問題ないです。
手術も無事終わり、充実した日々を過ごしています。改めてお礼を申し上げ、お気持ちをあり難くお受けしたいと思います。
それでは、失礼いたします。
ササキユウタより17

5% discount for JCCC members

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HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME
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Stephen Kawano
Agent

Tel: (416) 493-9580 ext.227

Martin Kobayashi

Branch Manager
Dundee Private Investors Inc.
6 Garamond Court, Suite 260
North York, ON M3C1Z5

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Tel: 416-510-1565 Ext. 224
mkobayashi@dundeewealth.com
www.dundeewealth.com

Fax: (416) 493-1171

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
dikeda@interlog.com
Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

Available at the JCCC Gift Shop now! Just Add Shoyu is a great, gift
for a student and hostess gift. Copies are $39.95 each (10% discountfor JCCC members or buy 3 or more books at one time and the priceis $29.95 each). Taxes are extra.
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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2011
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 4-8
Session 2 – July 11-15
Session 3 – July 18-22

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

$ 180/week
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week.

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 trained and qualified instructors and many dedicated volunteers. This
team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition
to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time ina safe environment.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 40 children per week.
Registrations will be accepted after March 28, 2011
Registration deadline June 27, 2011
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 4-22, 2011

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

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 Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from same family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX($180.00 per week)((() Week 1: Jul 4-8) Week 2: Jul 11-15) Week 3: Jul 18-22($35.00 per week)

Specify week:(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

NumberExpiry Date

Payment 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 offices, 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 40
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 28, 2011. Registration deadline June 27, 2011.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

For Office Use only

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Receipt Number___________________________

Amount__________________

Date___________________________

JCCC 2011BAZAAR

Saturday May 7
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Featuring:
Baked Goods, Toys, Books,
Plants and Flowers,
Pink/White Elephant,
Noritake Tableware,
Plastic Accessories,
Garden Ware, Logo Wear,
Japanese Tableware,
Silent Auction anda Cornucopia of Bargains!!

Special! One time only!
Home Designer’s Den
Bring your measurements for great
deals on one of a kind clearance items.
Dining Room and Snack Bar
featuringdelicious Sushi, Udon, Mochi, Manju,
and much, much more!

Help the JCCC help the environment. Please bring your reusable bags.

For more information, call JCCC at 416. 441. 2345
delicous
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Japanese
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Don Mills and Eglinton, off Wynford Dr.

www.jccc.on.ca
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