Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival 2012
夏祭りとお盆フェスティバル
The 3.11 Portrait Project Exhibit
3.11肖像画写真プロジェクト展示
Summer Movies: Jiro Dreams of Sushi & Rokkashomura Rhapsody
夏の映画鑑賞会：ジロー・ドリームス・オフ・スシ＆ 六ヶ所村ラプソディー
June/July 2012 2012年６・７月 Vol.38 Issue 61

2011-12 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President 		
VP, Heritage		
VP, J-comm			
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Special Ambassador		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
Advisors			
					
					
					
					
Past Foundation Chair		

features
Gary Kawaguchi
Marty Kobayashi
Peter Wakayama
Junko Mifune
Art ItoAnn Ashley
Donna Davis
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Chris Reid
George Hewson
Chris Hope
Shari Hosaki
James Matsumoto
Lorene Nagata		
Christine Nakamura
Yuki Nakamura		Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
Miki Kobayashi		Mickey Matsubayashi
Steve Oikawa
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
Mark Matsumoto

JCCC Staff

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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
Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
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, Jerome Geronimo
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Sushi by Jiro
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
The submission deadline for the August issue is Wednesday July 4,
2012. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 8月号の締め切りは2012年7月4日
(水）
です。

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The 3.11 Portrait Project2

Arigato Day/ TJFF Closing Film

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Natsu Matsuri and Upcoming Events

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Summer Movie Nights & More Events

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Past Events

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Donations

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JCCC＆コミュニティーイベント情報

役

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

Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

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June

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Toronto Japanese Film Festival 		–Opening Reception
Speaker Session: Susan Aihoshi
Karaoke Club meeting
Etegami Workshop
Community Resource Information Session
Nostalgia Night
Shozoga Workshop (in Japanese)
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 		–Closing
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC AGM
Hula For Health RecitalGene DiNovi Concert
JCCC closed –in lieu of Canada Day
Kamp Kodomo Sesseion 1 starts
Heritage Arts Matsuri –opening
Karaoke Club –meeting
Natsu Matsuri and Obon
Kamp Kodomo Session 2 starts
Pecha Kucha Night
Arigato Day
Kamp Kodomo Session 3 starts
Movie Night: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Kamp Kodomo Session 4 starts
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC closed –Civic Holiday
Children’s Musical Workshop start
Karaoke Club meeting
Movie Night: Rokkashomura Rhapsody
JCCC closed -Labour Day
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Karaoke Club meeting
Movie Night
Cooking with Matsutake (in Japanese)
Issei Day

The 3.11 Portrait Project

Supporting earthquake recovery efforts in Japan through thepower of photography
In March 2011, a powerful earthquake left
eastern Japan in a state of unprecedented
destruction. Almost one year later, an
extraordinary Japanese photography exhibition
has come to Toronto to celebrate the power ofthe human spirit to endure through emotionaland environmental devastation.
The 3.11 Portrait Project showcasesa collection of traditional family portraits taken by volunteer
photographers in the midst of one of the largest natural disasters
in Japan’s history. Through the combined efforts of volunteer
photographers, makeup artists, hairstylists and non-profit
organizations, families in shelters and temporary housing centres
were styled and photographed on-site against a plain whitebackdrop. The intentional simplicity of this setting allows theremarkable tenacity of each survivor to shine with a smile, turning
grief into optimism—despite being surrounded by conditions that
continue to test their ability to move forward.
Shiseido (Canada) Inc.
is proud to sponsor the 3.11
Portrait Project, which unites
victims and global audiences
through photographic memories
and serves as a bridge of
support that connects people
to each other. 100 percent of proceeds raised through the sale ofcommemorative t-shirts ($25) sold at the exhibit through the JapanFoundation will be donated to ongoing earthquake relief efforts.

Toronto Japanese Film Festival Update
The Toronto JFF has beenrunning at the JCCC sinceJune 7 with a wide rangeof wildly popular films. The
closing film will be the North
American premiere of Shunji
Iwai’s FRIENDS AFTER 3.11, a powerful documentary thatchallenges Japanese nuclear power policy and asks the importantquestion: “What should Japan do in the post 3.11 age?” Join us forthis provocative screening on Thursday June 21 at 7:00pm. The
film will be followed by a free closing reception. The reception will
also feature the announcement of the Kobayashi Audience Choice
Award and a great prize raffle for all attendees of the festival. See
you then!

Location:
JCCC Gallery
Dates: 		
June 1-30, 2012
For more information please visit www.311portrait.jp

Arigato Day
The spirit of community and volunteerism is the foundation onwhich the JCCC is built. Throughout the year many individuals andgroups selflessly support the many programs and special events
operated by the JCCC. As a small token of our gratitude, the JCCC
Board of Directors invites all JCCC volunteers to join us at Arigato
Day.
On Sunday July 22, 2012 at 3:00pm, Arigato Day will startwith an informal social time with some Bingo games and prizes
to be won! Take this opportunity to relax and have some fun withyour family and friends. At 5:00pm, you have the opportunity tomeet the newly elected Board of Directors as they serve everyone
a delicious dinner. Last but not least, the event will finish with anaward ceremony, recognizing the 2011 recipients of the Ontario
Volunteer Service Awards sponsored by the Government of Ontario,
and our own Nisei Vet Awards.
RSVP is not compulsory but would be appreciated at 416-4412345 before Friday July 13.

The next newsletter will be the August 2012 issue.
Have a safe and fun summer!

JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is
hereby given notice of the 2012 Annual General Meeting on Monday
June 25, 2012 at 7:30pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto.
The agenda and proxy are included in this newsletter.

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Final Reminder for Nostalgia Night onJune 16!

Summer Kamp Kodomo is filling up
fast!

Don’t forget to circle Saturday June 16 on your calendar when
Nipponia Home and the Momiji Health Care Society will behonoured on Nostalgia Night!!
This is a great opportunity for your children, grandchildren, andyour friends to learn about these two significant institutions and thecontribution they have made and continue to make in supporting
the Japanese Canadian community.
Come enjoy delicious Japanese Canadian food prepared byvolunteers from the Nostalgia Committee!
Check www.jccc.on.ca for further information on Nostalgia Night.

Don’t miss out on the all the summer fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp
Kodomo is returning for another summer filled with cultural activities.
Kamp Kodomo’s summer session has already started registrationand some weeks are almost full. Join us for a busy week filled withsessions covering a wide range of activities including martial arts,
ikebana, origami, folklore, and language.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to
Friday. There will be four sessions offered: July 9-13, July 16-20,
July 23-27 and July 30 – August 3. Fees for this program are $200
per child for a 5-day session. A 10 % discount will be applied for
JCCC members and additional children from the same family will
receive a 5% discount.
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 nutritional snacks per day, andthe special activity. Campers are required to bring a lunch anddrink.
Our program leader, Jerome, will be returning once again!
Jerome spent three years teaching English in Japan before
obtaining his Masters degree in Education at the University ofToronto. He has been running Kamp Kodomo since the summer of2010.
Registration has already begun and the registration deadline
is June 29, 2012 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20
children per session. Some weeks are almost fully enrolled. Don’t
be disappointed by registering too late! For more information or toregister, please consult the enclosed flyer, call 416-441-2345 orcheck the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Admission:						$15 for adults, $12 for adult JCCC members,$5 for children aged 7-13
Free for children aged 6 and underHula for Health 2nd Annual Student
RecitalThe 2nd Annual Hula Student Recital will be held in the Kobayashi
Hall, JCCC on Tuesday June 26, 2012. Hula has been very
popular since classes began at the JCCC. A large crowd of hulafans showed their support at our very first recital last year and wehope you will join us again this year. Our intermediate classes
will be showcasing three performances each, and this year's
introductory class will be on stage for the very first time! JCCC'svery own Ukulele class, which started this March, will have a special
performance as well. Bring along your family and friends and enjoy
the sound and sensation of Hawaii at the JCCC. We look forward
to seeing you there!
Date: 		Time: 		Place: 		
Admission:

Tuesday June 26, 2012
7:30pm-9:00pm
JCCC Kobayashi HallFree (Suggested Donation $5)

An Evening of Jazz with Gene DiNovi:
Around the World in Eighty Eight KeysOn June 28 we are proud
to host another evening ofclassic jazz with our friend
Gene DiNovi. Gene willtake us on an international
tour of some of the great
jazz standards with stops
in London, New York,Paris, Los Angeles and, ofcourse, Tokyo. Make sure
to stop by the JCCC Jazz
Lounge and have yourmusical passport stamped
by one of Canada’s most talented and beloved jazz masters.
Date : Thursday June 28, 2012
Time:
7:00pmAdmission: $25 (JCCC members),$30 (non-members)

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Visit www.jccc.on.ca!
The Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre is proud to announce
the launch of its new interactive
website! We have made thewebsite more accessible andexciting for visitors with a fresh
look, new navigation and moreinteraction. Website users will
now be able to watch neverbefore-seen videos, listen to audio
recordings of JCCC events, andtake a virtual tour of the JCCC. By
commenting on videos, audio andimages, the community can participate in the conversation aboutposted materials. Visitors can share what they find through Twitterand Facebook. The JCCC has created a conduit for members andvisitors to share their cultural experiences online, truly embodying
its motto, “Friendship through Culture.”
Young and old alike will find the JCCC’s new online game,
Create a Kimono, a fun way to learn about the history and usesof the traditional Japanese garment. Users can create/mix-andmatch and experiment creatively as they design their own versionof the traditional garment. Create a Kimono can be found on the
JCCC website and in Apple’s App Store.

Natsu Matsuri and Obon

Artsu Matsuri is Coming!

Make a plan on visiting the JCCC on the afternoon and eveningof July 14, 2012. Join in the Toronto version of one of the mostsignificant festivals in Japan.
Close your eyes and imagine a warm and sunny summer’s day,outdoors on the grounds of 6 Garamond Court. Imagine vendors
with colourful wares or delicious food for sale. Picture children
laughing and trying their luck at a variety of games. Finally, add thespectacle of a performance of over 100 yukata-clad dancers as thesun slowly sets in the background. Now open your eyes and markthe date down on your calendar.
Make sure that you join us, from 3:00pm to 10pm. There will
plenty of food, entertainment and fun. Admission is free, so bringyour family and friends. There’s something for everyone at the10th annual Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori Festival.

An exhibition and sale of works by Japanese Canadian artists fromnear and far!

Date:		Time:		Admission:

Opening celebration: Thursday July 12, 2012, 7:00pm -9:00pm
Refreshments and entertainment. Everyone welcome!
Pecha Kucha evening: Thursday July 19, 2012 at 7:30pm
7 artists, 7 minutes each.
All JC artists are invited to submit works. No registration fee. For
information, including submission dates, contact Bryce Kanbara
bkanbara@gmail.com

Saturday July 14, 2012
3:00pm to 10:00pm
Free

Weather permitting the event takes place outside in the parking lot
or in the Kobayashi Hall. Obon dancing starts at 7:00pm.
For more information contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or
jccc@jccc.on.ca

Yukata Kitsuke Workshop @ JCCC

Get dressed in time for the JCCC’s annual Natsu Maturi andObon!
The JCCC, in collaboration with the Toronto Kimono Club, will beholding a yukata kitsuke workshop on the day of the JCCC’s Natsu
Matsuri. Bring your yukata and obi and learn the fundamentals
for basic yukata kitsuke (“yukata wearing”) and chocho musubi(butterfly bow).
This workshop will allow participants to learn in small groupsof 4-5, focusing on skills to dress themselves. Instructions for bothmen’s and women’s kitsuke will be provided. Workshop will be
conducted in English accompanied by basic Japanese instructions.
It's a hands-on session, and all are welcome!
Date: Saturday July 14, 2012 (Day of JCCC’s Natsu Matsuri)
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $15 for JCCC members, $20 for non-members
Free for children under 12 who are accompanied by adults
who register for the workshop
Register now to avoid disappointment, as spaces are limited!
- For more information on the Toronto Kimono Club, please
visit: www.torontokimono.com or www.facebook.com/groups/
torontokimono- For more information about Fuuga, provider of kimono & yukata
rentals please visit: www.wix.com/kimonofuuga/home

Position Required at the JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for a parttime receptionist to work weekday evenings and weekend days.
Job duties include greeting and directing visitors, dealing with
telephone calls, membership and event registration, JCCC giftshop, and other light administrative duties.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skills with fluency in English and Japanese
preferred. Effective communication and client relationship skills,
a friendly and helpful demeanor, attention to detail and basic
computer skills are also a must.
Hours:
Weekdays from 4:00pm to 9:15pm
Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sundays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Remuneration is commensurate with skills. Flexible time ispreferable.
Please send resume by June 26, 2012 to the attention of:
Kathy Tazumi, Office Manager
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347

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Summer Movies at the JCCC
July Movie Night
Dinner and a Movie - Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Don’t just see the movie – taste it!
Come to the JCCC for some of Toronto’s best sushi and enjoy David Gleb’s Jiro
Dreams of Sushi – the universally praised documentary which tells the story of 85
year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef.
He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, the only sushi-ya awarded the prestigious
3 star Michelin review. Sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimages,
calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushibar.
The JCCC is proud to be co-presenting the film with EDO, one of Toronto finest
sushi-ya.
Date:

Thursday July 26, 2012

Time:
7:30pmAdmission (for movie only): $6 JCCC members, $8 non-members
Dinner: EDO sushi can be enjoyed either before the film or after – believe us; you’ll
be dying for sushi when this film ends!
- Pre-movie bento: A bento before the film is $30 plus taxes (including 1 pc of eachnigiri: tuna, salmon, hamachi, ebi, butterfish, unagi, inari & asparagus, and 6pcs
of tuna maki). Please note the pre-movie bento must be ordered with tickets 		
by July 24, 2012.
- Post-movie sushi station: After the movie, there will be a live sushi station in 		
our Shokokai Court offering delicacies imported from Japan especially for thisevening. EDO will offer 5pcs for $20 plus tax, 5pcs for $20 (if pre-booked), 5pcs
for $24 for on-site orders.
* To order you dinner please contact EDO directly at: jiro@edosushi.com or 416-322-3033. Please note that dinner prices do 		
not include the film admission.

August Movie Night
Rokkashomura Rhapsody: A Plutonium Plant Comes to Northern Japan
August is the month when we remember the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is also atime when many of us ask ourselves about the pros and cons of the development of nuclear power asa sustainable energy source. With that in mind, the JCCC is proud to announce the Toronto premiere of
Hitomi Kamanaka’s powerful 2007 documentary Rokkashomura Rhapsody.
The crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant following the 3.11 disaster threw into stark relief thedanger posed by the storing of spent nuclear fuel in pools at the plant, as damage to the pools can leadto a catastrophic release of nuclear radiation. Prior to the disaster these concerns were muted in Japan.
However there was one film and one voice that called people’s attention to the potential crisis surrounding
Japan's approach to reprocessing and recycling the radioactive material. That film was Rokkashomura
Rhapsody.
In 2004, Rokkashomura, a small village in northern Japan, saw the completion of a reprocessing
plant where plutonium is extracted from spent nuclear fuel. The village was faced with the potential ofenvironment and public health threats due the low level release of radiation as well as the possibility ofan accident at the plant, but like many small villages in Japan, revenue from fishing and agriculture could
no longer support the community. This film examines the everyday lives of ordinary people confronted
with stark choices about the health of their families and well being of their community.
Date:
Time:
Fee:

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Thursday August 30, 2012
7:00pm$6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

Come out to the 35th JC Community
Picnic on Sunday, July 1st
This year, the Japanese Canadian Community will be celebrating
the landmark 35th Anniversary of the JC Community Picnic. It
is shaping up to be another great day in the beautiful outdoors.
Due to popularity, we will once again hold a morning Soccer Skills
Workshop for youth ages 8 to 16. Complimentary face-painting will
be back again as well. The ever-popular games, races and relays
for young and young-at-heart will be after lunch. New this year
is a high-energy performance by a yosakoi dance troupe, which
promises to thrill the crowds in the afternoon. Bingo enthusiasts
will get their fix in the BINGO Pavilion. For the anglers, the ponds
have been stocked with trout for the Fishing Derby. The NJCA will
be selling Kakigori (shaved ice), which is so refreshing on a hotsummer day! There will also be a food concession booth by Ohana
Hula.
DundeeWealth and Marty Kobayashi will be the title sponsor,
picking up the park fee and picnic fee, making it FREE for everyone.
He will also have a gift for the first 100 cars, so come early andmake a day of it. The picnic is open to everyone in the community.
Why not talk to your relatives, family and friends, and plan to meetup at Caledon Place and make it a family affair?
Caledon Place is on the west side of Highway 10, 2 km northof Caledon Village at Hwy 24, and about 6 km south of Orangeville(Hwy 9). Look for the Picnic signs and banner, and we hope to see
you on Sunday July 1st!

Tai Chi class by Master Emiko Hsuen
will be back to the JCCC this Fall
A 5-class series will be taught by Master Emiko Hsuen on Zhen
Yuan Tai Chi (True Source Tai Chi), where students will learn
the fundamentals of taichi for good health, vitality and longevity.
Beginners, returning students and advanced practitioners are all
welcome. Class participants will train in a safe and fun environment.
*JCCC membership is needed to take the class.
Dates: Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4		(5 weeks)
Hour: 10:00am -11:30am
Course Fee: $65 for 5 sessions + HST
Late registration (after Sept. 5): $16/class x number of classes

Community Resources Information Session
Momiji Health Care Society, JSS and JCCC would like to invite
all seniors and caregivers of aging relatives to an information
session.
The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) offers a wide
range of services to seniors, e.g., processing the applications forlong term care facilities, providing personal support worker, visiting
nurse and other health professionals to your home. This program
will be conducted in English and Japanese. Please join us!
DateThursday June 14, 2012
Time
1:00pm - 3:00 pm
Venue New Wynford Room, JCCC
Fee		
$5/person, $3 JCCC members
Speaker Guest speakers from CCAC Toronto Central
For further information and registration, please contact Yoshie
Shimizu (JSS) at 416-385-9200 or Keiko Hoshi (Momiji Health Care
Society) at 416-261-6683, ext.249

JCCC Family & Friends Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 16th Annual Family Golf Tournament on
Sunday September 9, 2012 at the Rolling Hills Golf Club.
This is a chance for families and friends to share a fun day ofgolf – all skill levels welcome and there are lots of prizes to be won!
After a great day of golfing, there will be presentations and dinnerback at the JCCC.
We encourage everyone to join with grandparents, aunts,
uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group of friends.
You can play scramble or individual format. See the application form
included in this newsletter or pick one up at the JCCC receptionarea.
We also welcome hole sponsors - corporate or family - somesponsor levels include your green fees and contributes to our
Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor, Dundee
Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously
providing refreshments while out on the course!
So please come on out for a really fun family day! For more
information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email
Sharon Marubashi (Co-chair) at marubashi@rogers.com

Space Available at JCCC for Qualifying Organizations/Businesses
The JCCC currently has some limited space available for rent to qualifying Japanese and JC Community organizations and businesses thatare looking to benefit from the synergy with relocating to the JCCC building.
Some of the many benefits/attractions of such relocation to the JCCC include:- Very reasonable rental rates to qualifying organizations- Working in a renovated building (designed by internationally acclaimed KPMB Architects). The interior is modern and spacious withboth Japanese and western influences- Ample parking (repaving scheduled in 2012)- Easy access by car (close to DVP) and TTC (close to bus stop)- Proximity to other JC organizations- Increased visibility to JCCC users- JCCC boardroom available to tenants
If you think that moving to the JCCC would benefit your organization or business, please call our leasing co-ordinator to explore this possibility
Contact: Mr. Nao Seko
Business: 416-444-9900 ext 227 Fax:416- 444-9911 Cell:416- 579-6921 Email:nseko@masamigroup.ca

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Tao Shiatsu at the JCCC

Grossmann Sensei Retires

Do you sometimes wish you could offer simple shiatsu to your family
or friends? How about learning some fundamental techniques totreat yourself?
On Saturday September 29, 2012, the JCCC will be holdinga Shiatsu Workshop focusing on treating headaches. There aremany kinds of headaches, targeting different areas of the head, andmany causes for them – with allergy being one of the most common
causes. The workshop is a participatory class which looks at how
we can relief those pains. Our instructor, Alex Pereklita of Tao
Shiatsu, will explain what Ki
is, how to develop Ki sensitivity
and strength through simple exercises, and will demonstrate simple
shiatsu for treating headaches. This is a hands-on workshop,
so you will get a chance to practice some shiatsu under careful
supervision.
The workshop will be in English, but simple Japanese
instructions will be offered.
This is not a certification or diploma program, and is intended
for everyone looking to improve their health as well as the healthof their friends and family members. No previous experience
necessary.

After 40 years in the dojo, Helmut
Grossmann is hanging up his belts.
Grossmann Sensei started studying
Karatedo with Tsumura Shihan andhas remained totally committed tothe art. He announced his retirement
on April 25, 2012.
Grossmann
exemplifies that Karatedo is a life
time study.
In 1982, Grossmann Sensei
took on the role of President of ShitoRyu Itosu Kai Karate & Kobudo
He wasGrossmann Sensei. Photo courtesy Association of Canada.
of Mark Uyeda.
a driving force behind the scenes
for many of the tournaments anddemonstrations that Itosu Kai Canada participated in.
Over the years Grossmann Sensei attended almost everyclass and tournament at the JCCC and helped officiate at many ofthe bi-annual black belt rankings held at the Honbu. Grossmann
Sensei believes in serious effort and hard work. True to the eraof his youth, many times he presented a gruff exterior but on theflip side he gushed with pride when relaying the successes of the
JCCC students who participated in the tournaments and did well at
rankings.
Helmut Grossmann retired from his work many years ago andtried his hand a being a radio announcer with the local Toronto
German radio station. When he wasn’t at the JCCC drilling dojo
rules and basics to karate students he entertained senior Karateka
and friends by cooking his famous salmon and dilled potatoes
followed by marinated strawberries and fresh cream for dessert.
Last year, Grossmann Sensei was awarded an Honorary
Rokudan (6th Dan) for his long-standing years of service. He also
holds a Sandan (3rd Dan) in Kobudo. Grossmann Sensei has beena permanent fixture at the JCCC. He has spent untold hours in the
dojo and his presence will be missed by all.
We wish him all the best ... and thank him for his many yearsof dedication to the Canadian Itosu Kai family.

Shiatsu Workshop – Relieving Headache Pains

Date: Saturday September 29, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Place: JCCC Tatami Room
Fee: $20 for JCCC members, $25 for non-members, plus tax
Workshop available only to those 16 years and over
About the instructor…

Alex Pereklita

Alex Pereklita, an engineer with
one and a half years of experiencein the nuclear field, left Canada
to study Aikido in Japan in 1994.
After a severe injury to his knees,
he began studying Tao Shiatsu
following a profound treatment
experience with Master Ryokyu
Endo. Alex returned to Canada
in 1999 and established the Tao
Sangha Centre in Toronto. He hassince been giving treatments andleading classes and workshops inToronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

Shiatsu Treatment
On September 29th, our shiatsu instructor Alex will also be available
before and after the class for individual shiatsu treatment. The
session will be conducted in a comfortable and private area at the
JCCC, and can be booked through JCCC reception. Each session
will be 60 minutes long, and fees will be payable to instructor on
the day.
Date: Saturday September 29, 2012
Fee: $90 (tax included)8

by JCCC Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate

First Ukulele Introductory Course –Great Success!
The first 8-week Ukulele Course has just finishedat the JCCC and students are already eagerly
anticipating the next session. Thanks to ourteacher, Harry Kawabe, in 8 weeks, students
who had never touched a ukulele before can
now comfortably play tunes such as Blue Hawaii,
Aloha Oe, Tiny Bubbles, and even Christmas
Harry Kawabe,carols like Silent Night. Music also proved to
instructor.
cross all boundaries as both English speaking
and Japanese speaking students were able to enjoy the classes
together.
The Ukulele Class will be making a special appearance at the
JCCC’s upcoming Hula for Health Student Recital. Come and see
how much they have achieved in a very short time!
Another introductory course is being planned for the fall, so
keep checking our JCCC Newsletter and website for details.

Sedai Corner
The Sedai Project is pleased to extend
our sincere thank you to Mary Ebata,
Joyce Hirasawa, Tomiko Kadota, Tony
Katsuno, Bob Kimura, Ken Morino,
Doreen Morita, Joseph Nakamura,
George Nishimura, Mitch Nishimura, Eileen Ogura, Thomas
Oyagi, Roy Sato, and Alex & Donna Yanoshita, for contributing
their many wonderful stories to the Sedai Project. Many thanks to
Mary Katsuno, Mits Sumiya, and Tom Takashima for sharing theirmemories about this year's Heritage Nostalgia Night honouree,
Nipponia Home, who will be honoured along with Momiji HealthCare Society on June 16. Support and interest from the community
is the main ingredient to Sedai’s success and we are pleased toannounce 149 individuals in 158 interviews have participated in the
project, totaling approximately 367 recorded hours.
On March 31, Chris Hope and Lisa Uyeda came together during
the Keisho Conference to share their knowledge and experienceon collecting oral history and researching family history. After a
few requests from the community, here is a brief summary of theirpresentation from the conference.
Oral history is a critical primary resource for research and it
provides a first hand account of historic events. Often personalreflections and family history are excluded from history textbooks.
Many cultures around the world do not rely on written text to share
their history with the community, instead they rely on story telling.
Are you wondering where to start, who to ask, and when to sharestories with family members? Family celebrations, anniversaries,
and reunions are a great place to start asking questions andsharing yourfamily history. Each year everyone gets a little older
and memories start to fade. Now is the time to be proactive, ask
questions, and share family history with one another. Any information
shared with family and friends is likely more than what was alreadyknown.
Tracing family history is neither easy nor quick, however, thetime invested in researching is valuable and rewarding. Begin bylooking around the house and by asking family members, you may
find distant family members have already initiated a similar project.
Look through old photographs, check the albums for information,translate any Japanese text, sort through old films and documents,
and don’t forget to ask questions.
There are also many informative online resources available
including www.sedai.ca. Try searching through:- The Japanese Overseas Migration Museum – www.jomm.jp- Amerikamura Shiryokan Museum in Hinomisaki, Japan(this small museum doesn’t have its own website but more
information can be found online) -www.japan-i.jp/explorejapan/
kinki/wakayama/ wakayama/d8jk7l000002t0t0.html- The Nikkei National Museum – www.museum.nikkeiplace.org- Library and Archives Canada – www.collectionscanada.gc.ca- Vancouver Public Library – www.vpl.ca- University of British Columbia Archives – www.library.ubc.ca/
archives- National Film Board - www.nfb.ca- The National Association of Japanese Canadians – www.najc.ca- Discover Nikkei – www.discovernikkei.org- Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project – www.densho.
org- The Japanese American National Museum – www.janm.org- Ancestry (free trials available, and on labour day) – www.
ancestry.ca
A great start to understanding your family history is by tracing
and documenting the names of relatives in a family tree and by
discovering where in Japan (and the world) your family lineage
originated. Other informative resources include old city records,
cemeteries, churches, temples, and shrines.
Don’t forget to properly store any photographs, documents or
artifacts you may have. Ensure that these items are stored in acool, dry, humidity controlled environment, stored away from food,and preserved in acid-free materials. Items may also be donated to
Sedai (along with a completed donation agreement form). Last but
not least, share the information with other family members and thecommunity.
For more information about Sedai, please contact Lisa Uyeda
at lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca or at 416-441-2345 ext 303. Visit www.
sedai.ca for our updated videos and follow us on twitter at @JCCCSedai

Sedai Seeking Staff Member
www.sedai.ca

Sedai is a project that has been undertaken by the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) to collect, record and preserve
the history of the Japanese Canadians in a web-based digitalarchive. We are doing this by collecting old photos and documents
and interviewing Japanese Canadians about their lives whileon camera. With Lisa Uyeda as Project Coordinator, over 140
Japanese Canadians have already volunteered to be interviewed
for this project - we hope to have many more by the completion ofthis project.
Unfortunately, for us, Lisa is returning to university for postgraduate work. As a result, the project is seeking to hire a new
Project Co-ordinator. This is a full time position on a 1 year
contract basis. This individual will identify candidates, arrange
and conduct interviews, correspond with interviewees, manage
contracts, transcribe interviews, write short articles about the
project, deal with website issues and generally assist in moving the
project forward. This individual will also help develop and manage
Sedai's relationships with its organizations, such as Densho andDiscover Nikkei, and stakeholders. It is also important that thecandidate be able to identify potential funding sources and write
grant proposals.
It will be essential that this person be able to take initiative
and work independently. Video camera and computer skills aswell as an understanding of web-based archives will also be seen
as an asset. An interest in the Nikkei community and heritage isimportant.
This is an opportunity to play an integral role in a very important
JCCC project. Sedai's office is in the JCCC, conveniently locatedat Don Mills and Eglinton. By collecting these stories now, we will
preserve this part of our history to pass on to future generations.
If you are interested in being part of this project, please send
your cover letter and cv, addressed to Lorene Nagata, Chair of the
Sedai Project at Lorene@nagataconnex.com or call Lorene at 416214-9881 for further information.

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2012 Sakura Ball An Incredible Success!
A Night the Community Won’t Soon Forget
On behalf of the Japanese Canadian community, George Takei was presented with the prestigious
Sakura Award at the Fourth Annual Sakura Ball held on Saturday April 21, 2012 at the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre.
In his on-stage interview with CBC’s Mary Ito at the Sakura Ball, George Takei reflected on
his childhood during the Japanese American internment and its influence on his life. He also spoke
passionately of his efforts to secure equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered(LGBT) individuals and his incredible work with the Japanese American National Museum.
George Takei spoke to the Sakura Ball’s 400 attendees on his later realizations about thethree years he spent in a Japanese American internment camp during his childhood, “It wasn’t until
I became a teenager … that I couldn’t reconcile my memory of the internment with the ideals of
democracy that I read about.” He recalled his father’s urging to become more actively involved in
the democratic process, to prevent events like the internment from happening again.
Of his more recent activism work towards achieving equality for LGBT individuals, George Takei
JCCC President Gary Kawaguchi and George
Takei. Photo courtesy of Tania Fitzpatrick.
feels it “is the civil rights issue of the 21st century, as the African American civil rights movement
was in the 20th century, and for Japanese Americans, the struggle for dignity and justice for thatundignified, irrational, unjust incarceration during the Second World War.”
George Takei focuses a great amount of his activism work on Japanese American culture and heritage. He is a member of the boardof directors of the US-Japan Bridging Foundation and the Government of Japan recognized his contribution to the Japan-United States
relationship by giving him the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2004. He has worked with the Japanese American National
Museum for many years, sharing the story and heritage of Japanese Americans. As the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre works to open its
own Nikkei Heritage Museum, George Takei suggested both organizations have the opportunity to learn from each other and work together.
Sakura Ball proceeds will be used to create the Nikkei Heritage Museum at the JCCC.

Photos courtesy of Varun de Lanerolle (first two photos from left) and Tania Fitzpatrick.

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The JCCC Bazaar 2012

A triumph of generosity, volunteerism and community spirit
May 5th was a beautiful spring day that was the perfect setting for
the JCCC’s Annual Bazaar. The perfect temperature and weather
made standing in line almost a joy for the many waiting shoppers. To
help bide the time and to avoid the line ups once the doors opened,
there were pre sales on the dining room tickets and the JCCC eco
bags.
Once the doors opened, the shoppers poured into the building.
Whether they were looking for great items at the silent auction ora box of sushi or a bento, few shoppers were disappointed. For
some, a trip to the car to unload their many purchases was standard
operating procedure.
Without the tremendous commitment and cooperation of many
community members and organizations, this Bazaar would be an
impossible event to coordinate. We would like to offer our sincere
thanks to the organizing committee, the wonderful volunteers andthe community for making this year one of the best ever!
Photos courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

The looong line-up outside the building before the doors opened.

Seikyu Kai Enjoys Opportunities to Demonstrate Kyudo to the Public
by Tane Akamatsu and Haruka Chiba

Several events in the past few months have given Seikyu Kai various opportunities
to demonstrate kyudo to the public, both within the JCCC and outside. These
opportunities allow us to share the art of kyudo with many people who may not haveencountered it before and also to promote the martial arts program at the JCCC.
On January 29, 2012, Seikyu Kai was invited to perform a demonstration
at the "Kagami Biraki" party of the well-established Chito-Ryu (karate) Associationof Ontario, at Senator O’Connor College auditorium in North York. Kagami biraki
literally means the opening of the mirror. The mirror is one of the three important
symbols (along with the sword and the jewel) present in the creation myth of Japan.
Sometime in the 15th century, kagami biraki became part of the samurai tradition.
Mirrors are traditionally round, and in modern times, the kagami is the wooden lid ofa sake barrel. Cracking this lid and consuming the sake is often part of auspicious
occasions, such as the opening of a business or in martial arts dojos, the first practiceof the new year (hatsugeiko).
George Takei with Seikyu-kai members.
Mie Takahashi (renshi, 5-dan) and Masaya Kawano (3-dan) performed the
kyudo demonstration in kimono. Other performers included the Nagata Shachu taiko
ensemble and the Chito-ryu karate and Niten Ichi Ryu kenjutsu groups. The final piece featured a karate demonstration of a form known as
suikenthat features a highly skilled practitioner who mimics being drunk, using swaying, stumbling, and falling as techniques to both
throw off opponents and grab, strike or pin opponents to the ground. The sake cask was duly smashed open, and its contents shared by one
and all (because this was a family event, the sake had been replaced with water).
Kyudo classes held during Haru Matsuri and Sakura Ball also provided opportunities to share kyudo with the public. Chairs were set
up in the dojo and attendees of the events were invited into the dojo to observe. Several Seikyu Kai members were on hand to answer
any questions. We were excited to have George Takei make a brief appearance prior to the Sakura Ball dinner. Mr. Takei was offered theopportunity to try kyudo but, unfortunately, had to decline due to the busy schedule. Seikyu Kai looks forward to more chances to share kyudo
with the public in the future.

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Keisho Conference 2012by Natalie Higashi

Coming out of the Japanese Canadian Experience Conference in 2010, oneof the lasting remarks from the participants was the need to continue hosting
conferences that give people a chance to connect and exchange stories.
An exhausted committee at the time may not have realized it, but they had
started something that obviously resonated with the community, and thecommunity was hungry for more.
A year and a half later, the committee was ready to embark on anotherconference, taking note that 2012 marked the 70th anniversary of theinternment and dispersal of Japanese Canadians. With an aging Nisei
population, a conference to bring the community together to commemorate
this event, made the need even more urgent.
And thus was born, ‘Keisho: Passing the Legacy of the Japanese
Canadian Internment and Dispersal’ conference, the purpose and mandate ofwhich was: “to provide the community with a capstone commemorative eventthat recognizes the personal and political significance of the internment and dispersal of Japanese Canadians on its 70th anniversary”.
More than two hundred people attended the event with people coming from across the country to join in the discussion and activities. The
day opened up with an overview of the Sedai Legacy Project with coordinator, Lisa Uyeda, who has been doing a remarkable job collecting
hundreds of stories from the Nisei community.
This was followed by the official premier of Chris Hope’s documentary, ‘Hatsumi: One Grandmother’s Journey Through the Japanese
Canadian Internment.’ After ten years in the making, Hope wanted to have the official premier in front of the audience to whom it would matterthe most, and where no other film of its kind had previously been made.
In an interview with Nikkei Voice, Hope said: “In the end I hope that we have created a film that may be used to bring the Japanese
Canadian internment experience to life in a very personal way for many future generations of Canadians.”
The film made a deep impact on many viewers and, due to popular demand, will screen again on June 11th at the Toronto Japanese Film
Festival at the JCCC.
Following a delicious bento lunch, participants were broken up into smaller groups with the choice to attend two of eleven breakout
sessions.
The first group of sessions, entitled, ‘Walking Into Pictures’, was an activity structured to encourage questions and discussion around life
during internment and dispersal. Categories included internment camps, sugar beet farms, self-sustaining camps, POW camps (Angler), andNisei Veterans. Photos were passed around and experts, or people who had first-hand experience, were present to build context for listeners
and help people either learn things for the first time, or discover new experiences that they had never heard about before.
The second portion of breakout sessions were hosted by Sanseis and Yonseis that highlighted major themes in Japanese Canadian
identity, as well as promote discussion on the future of the Japanese Canadian community.
Sanseis Susan Aihoshi, Lillian Blakey, and Natalie Higashi hosted interactive sessions through their writing, art work, and films
respectively, and looked at important aspects of Japanese Canadian identity that have been inextricably linked to the internment and dispersal
experience.
Alejandro Yoshizawa, a Yonsei, inspired many people by sharing his family’s tradition of Matsutake hunting they have continued forgenerations, and Lisa Uyeda, along with Chris Hope, gave a workshop with tips and advice on how to record interviews of family and relatives
so that these stories could be archived for years to come.
The first day finished off with a presentation of the Tashme Project by Julie Tamiko Manning and Matt Miwa. Participants gathered in
Kobayashi Hall to watch this rare and intriguing theatre piece based on nine interviews of Niseis and Sanseis and their lifetime experience ofinternment and relocation.
Following an activity-filled first day, Day 2 on April 1st was reserved for reflection and feedback by all participants.
During the early planning period, Heritage Chair, Peter Wakayama said: “Our experience has been that the feedback session on the final
day of previous conferences have always shed light on where the community stands, and the direction people feel we should be headed in
the future. It’s a cathartic experience for participants and is one of the more fruitful parts of the conference.”
Associate Professor of History at l’Universite du Quebec A Montreal, Greg Robinson, returned and gave a compelling speech to open the
feedback session and providing a valuable perspective of such a gathering on the community’s identity.
Robinson highlighted a common feeling that more discussion and study should be made toward understanding the post-war period, asentiment voiced by many others too. In his speech he said: “I thought it important to further study the period following the war and the camp
experience, which has been overshadowed by the massive drama of the wartime confinement, and has remained little discussed in the writingof Japanese Canadian history.”
Participants were grateful for the opportunity to gather and discuss important subjects about the community, past and present, with arecurring comment that they wished there had been more time to delve deeper into each topic. With the ease of which the event unfolded, it
can be easy to forget that it took more than seventy volunteers, staff and organizers to put together an event like this, however, recognizing
the relevance and need to continue the effort to tell these important stories, the Heritage Committee has already begun discussions on how
best to keep the conference series alive. Stay tuned for more!

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Kokikai Reunion

Let’s Bon Odori Again!

To Kokikai Members: You and a guest are invited to the 76th
Kokikai Reunion Luncheon on Wednesday June 27, 2012 from11:30am to 2:00pm at Tako Sushi Restaurant, 1200 Don Mills Rd.
(N of Lawrence Rd.), Toronto, ON 416-391-9188. Total price perperson is $15, which includes dessert.
Please RSVP to:
Diane Carter
647-693-2015 (H), 416-662-1242 (cell)
Karen Boniface 416-431-9984
MisaoTehara416-259-1285
Sandra Tateishi-Kotack
1-905-728-7610*Please advise if a ride is required

Bon Odori practices are upon us once again! Come and join us
in the Social Hall at the Toronto Buddhist Church (1011 Sheppard
Ave. W.) on Tuesday and Friday nights, from Tuesday, April 19th
until July 12th (final practice only will be on Thursday night).
This year’s Bon Odori Festival will again be held in conjunction
with the Natsu Matsuri. This event will take place at the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre on Saturday July 14, 2012 at 7:00pm.

by Kokikai Reunion Committee

Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto Presents
Special Bento Boxes
by Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto

There is a tradition in Japan of enjoying Bento boxes during
intermission sessions of Kabuki plays, and also during thebeautiful sakura blossom season. Bento boxes are set for different
occasions to help please the stomach while fulfilling our personal
life styles. This year, Hashimoto restaurant has set out in creating
special bento boxes to commemorate this Japanese bento eating
tradition. During summer, we will celebrate Tanabata bento (StarFestival) and Unagi bento, and for early autumn, Kiku bento(Chrysanthemum Bento). We invite you to treat your senses withrich seasonal presentations, and flavours that compliment eachtheme; a kind of relaxation for your body and mind.
$80 per bento, tax included.

by the Toronto Buddhist Church

Who:
Everyone is invited – no experience necessary!
What: Bon Odori practice
Where: Social Hall (basement)
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00pm – 9:30pm *Why: Why not get a good “aerobic workout” and have some fun!
How much: 50 cents for adults; 25 cents for children (under 18)
For more information, please e-mail the TBC at tbc@tbc.on.ca or
call 416-534-4302. See you there!!!
* Please note that some practices may have to be cancelled due toexternal circumstances. Every effort will be made to contact regularattendees when a class needs to be cancelled.

Tanabata Bento: RSVP by June 29 				
			Pick-up date/time July 7
3:00pm-5:00pm
Unagi Bento:
RSVP by July 20 		
			
Pick-up date/time July 27 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Kiku Bento:
RSVP by Aug 31 		
			
Pick-up date/time Sep 9
3:00pm- 5:00pm
Reservation through email: kaisekihashimoto@hotmail.com
By phone: 905-670-5559 or 416-444-7100
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, On M3C 1Z5 (east entrance)
www.kaiseki.ca

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of May 13, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Pat Adachi
Mrs. Tomiko Arai
Mrs. Ann Ashley
Mr. and Mrs. R Atzmueller
Mrs. Michelle Chibba
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fujiki
Ms. Kazuyo Hori
Ms. Shari Hosaki
Mrs. Kumiko Ishii
Mr. Yoshino Iwamura
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kadohama
Mr. and Mrs. Tohru Kawaguchi
Mr. B Kumamoto
Mrs. Kazuko Kumamoto
Mrs. Kimiye Kuramoto
Ms. Patricia Lawson
Ms. Junko Mifune
Mr. Tamotsu Morikawa
Mrs. Lily Motomura
Mr. and Mrs. Kenro Nagasaka
Ms. Lorene Nagata
Mr. Doug Nakamura &Mrs. Margaret Nakamura
Mr. and Mrs. Masaki Naruse
Mr. Magoshige Ohama
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oikawa
Ms. Christine Okawara
Mrs. Masako Seto
Mr. Ron Shimizu
Mr. Robert Suzuki
Ms. Miki Tanabe
Mrs. Yaeko Tong
JComm Activities
Mr. Toki Toyama
Dr. and Mrs. K Victor Ujimoto
Mrs. Ruth Usami
Mr. Harry Wylde
In honour of Esther Kuwabara's
100th birthday
Mrs. Kikue Yamashita
Ms. Donna Yoshimatsu

415
20
100
60
25
150
100
500
30
100
100
100
100
50
30
100
100
10
20
30
700
20
100
500
700
150
27
61
50
20
300
50
25
25
50
25
500

Corporate & Foundations
Donations & Sponsorships
Hitachi Canada Ltd
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
BazaarMr. Jerome Geronimo
Ms. Denise Nishimura
In Memoriam
In memory of Dick Higaki
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ishida
In memory of Eiko Maruno
Blair Sleightholm
In memory of Jiro Oiye
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye

12
17

30
25
100

In memory of Kats Oikawa
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tanaka
In memory of Kim Onizuka
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
In memory of Kou Kitagawa
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura
In memory of Marguerite Yoshy
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Amemori
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wakabayashi
In memory of Mitsuko Yamada
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
In memory of Nancy Endo
Mrs. June E. Shin
In memory of Naomi Skerrett
Mrs. Pat Adachi
Judy Arai, Janet Aitken,
Mike Arai and Families
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arai
Ms. Lillian Michiko Blakey
Ms. Kaarina Brooks
Ms. Bari-Lynne Butters
Ms. Christine Chiba
Ms. Paula Citron
Ms. Nancy Conn
Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman
Mr. Ric Hillyer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howell
Ms. Nancy Jacobi
Mrs. Toshiko Kaiura
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kawamura
Ms. Vi Lount
Ms. Nancy Macklin
Susan & Roderick McLeod
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Melchers
Ms. Margaret PerschyMark Riley & George Baltazar
Ms. Carol Sheardown
Ms. Margaret Silk
Ms. Alexis Singer
Blair Sleightholm
Mrs. Carol Takagi
Ms. Margot Taylor
Ms. Mary Jane Tuthill
Andrea Vechter & Nick Elson
Mrs. Ilma Williams
In memory of Paul Tokiwa
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
Mr. Noboru Nakao
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi

25
25
25
40
50
25
30
100
50
60
25
50
50
40
100
25
50
30
50
20
100
25
25
100
25
50
50
50
50
30
20
18
25
20
100
25
50
10
20
20
25

In memory of Polly Fujiye Okuno
Ms. Christine Abe
25
Laura Aktins, John Babcock, Keegan,
Gavin, Jordyn
60
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Byford
100
Mr. Paul Chan100
Ms. Susan Ebisuzaki
100

Leslie & Antoinette Falco
60
Mr. Susumu Fujiwara
50
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Furukawa
25
Mrs Annette Gaskin-Brown &Mr Stuart Brown
25
Mrs. Ramona Haslett
25
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hawrylyshyn
100
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoita
30
Mrs. Yuki Kondo
25
Ms. Yoshie Kosaka
30
Mr. Patrick Liang
100
Mr. Hodge MacEwan
25
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Manger
25
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 25
Mrs. Shirley Murakami
100Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
25Frank O'Brien and Family
150
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
25
Ms. Sabina Ogawa
25
Mrs. Chiyoko Ono
50
Mr. and Mrs. Tats Sakauye
25
Mr. Frederick Sasaki
100
Y B Shigeishi
40
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
100
James & Dorothy Tanaka,
Neil & Pat Fukumoto,
Douglas & Wendy Ode
300
Mr and Mrs H Tschirhart
75
Family of late Alice & Tokie Kondo 20
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne White50
Ms. Karen Yoshida
100
Mrs. Shizuko Yoshida25
In memory of Seiki Sasaki
Mr. Gary K. Kawaguchi
20
Mr. and Mrs. Koko Kikuchi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
30
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
20
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
50
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 25
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
Mrs. Yasuko Sasaki
500
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
50
In memory of Setsuyo Yamamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato50
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
30
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
50
In memory of Stoney Nagata
Miss Amy Nagata
25
In memory of Yasue Koyama
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
50
Heritage
Ms. Kikuye Inouye
Mr. Alvin Tsui
Anonymous
Keisho Conference

100
50
50

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of May 13, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Sedai
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
Ms. Denise Nishimura

70
70

Supporting Member
PartnerMrs. Rose Aihoshi
Mrs. Shizuko Kadoguchi

127
150

Mr. and Mrs. Toshiki Kaga
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nakamura
Ms. Denise Nishimura
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato
Mr. Brefni Shuttleworth &Ms. Michiko Yano-Shuttleworth

110
110
150
110
150
150

Mr. and Mrs. Kunio Suyama
Ms. Reza Tahvildari
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka
Mr. Steven Tazumi

110
116
150
150
150

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The JCCC wishes to thank the following organizations and companies forsupporting the JCCC 2012 Annual Bazaar.
ACE Bakery
Alpine Electronics of Canada
Anton Kozlik’s Gourmet Mustards
Ayame Kai Dance GroupBank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (Canada)
Bulova Watch Company Ltd.
Canon Canada Inc.
Centennial Japanese United Church
Davis LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
DiGirolamo Greenhouses
Don Valley North Automotive Inc.
Edo Restaurant
Fitshenry & Whiteside Publishers
Florien-Arts Florist Co
Fujitec Canada Inc.
Hatashita Enterprises
Hitachi Koki Canada Co.
Honda Of Canada Manufacturing
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Integrated Plastics Ltd
James Moto Enterprises Inc.
Japan Airlines International Co. Ltd.
Japan Food Canada Inc.
J.C. Auto Service Ltd.
JCCC Aikikai
JCCC Bunka Shishu
JCCC Iaido Club
JCCC Ikenobo Club
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Karate Club
JCCC Kendo Club
JCCC Kyudo Club
JCCC Naginata ClubJETAA
Joy Takahashi
Karen Jack Designs
Kimo Vending Ltd
Konko Church of Toronto
Kyoda Plastics Ltd.

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KPMB
LUG Canada
Mae Ogaki
Makita Canada Inc
Mandarin Restaurant
Marufumi Food
Mazda Canada Inc
McDougall and Brown Funeral Home,Scarborough
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Metro Golf Dome
Mitsutoyo Canada Inc
Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
Momiji Health Care Society
Nami Japanese Restaurant
National Ballet of Canada
Nestle Purina Pet Care
New Japanese-Canadian Association
NGK Insulators of Canada Ltd
NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited
Nishimoto Trading Co, Ltd
Noritake Canada Ltd
Ogden Funeral Home Ltd
Ontario Science Centre
Ozawa Canada Inc
Patty King International
Peek Frean Biscuits
Pilleterri Estate Winery
Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP
Progress LuvtoPak International
RS Kane Funeral Home
Sandown Market (North)
Seabreeze Electric Corp
Sharp Electronics
Shiatsu School of Canada Inc.
ShowFlex International Inc.
Sky’s the Limit
Sleemans Breweries Ltd.
Sony Canada
St. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican Church
Strewn Estate Winery

Subaru Canada Inc
Sue-Len Chang
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
The Fairmont Royal YorkThe Japanese Paper Place
The Westin Prince Hotel
Things Japanese
Tim Horton’sTori Ichi Catering Inc
Toronto Buddhist Church
Toyota Canada
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc
Toyota Tsusho Canada
TS Tech Canada Inc.
Wesley Chapel Japanese Church
William Ashley
Wynford Seniors Club
Yusen Air & Sea Service (Canada) Inc.

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instructor.

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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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Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, June 25 2012
Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual General
Meeting on Monday, June 25 2012 at 7:30 pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA
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8)

Approve Minutes of AGM – June 27 2011
Sharon Marubashi
Report from the Treasurer
Chris Reid
Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year
Chris Reid
Constitution & By-Laws Amendments
Donna Davis
Appreciation to Retiring Board Members
Gary Kawaguchi
Approve Nominations to the Board
Sharon Marubashi
Closing of Official Business
Presentations: Executive Director/ Legacy / Foundation/Presidents Messsage

Any member who will not be present in person is requested to sign the attached Proxy Form.
Members may only vote in person or by completing the attached Proxy Form and returning it to
the JCCC office prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting.
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 17th day of May 2012.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the
JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member
may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes.
I/We* hereby appoint_____ as proxy for each of the undersigned to vote forthe undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of the members of
the JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 25 2012 at any and all adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

Signature of 1st Member
Please Print Name

, 2012.
______Signature of 2nd Member
Please Print Name___________* Family membership entitles each of the 2 adults in the same family and residing at the same
address to exercise one vote each. You may leave the appointment name blank; your proxies will
be exercised by a member of the JCCC Executive Committee or JCCC Board of Directors.

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

www.jccc.on.ca

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Kitsuke For Beginners

This special workshop will train you in the art ofdressing and tying your own yukata.

Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012(Day of JCCC’s Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival)

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Fee: $15 for JCCC members;$20 for non-members
Language: English (with simple Japanese explanations)Register at JCCC 416-441-2345
Spaces are limited!
6 Garamond Court Toronto T 416 441 2345
www.jccc.on.ca

F 416 441 2347
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Poster Designed by Yuki Hipsh

ARIGATO DAYƍǕƗƳƑȉȺThe Spirit of Community and Volunteerism
is the Foundation on which the JCCC is built.

When: Sunday, July 22, 2012
Time: 3pm-7pm (Dinner starts at 5pm)
Where: JCCC, Kobayashi Hall
Thank you so much for
all you do for us!

The JCCC Board of Directors would like to express theirappreciation to all of the volunteers who so selflessly
support the JCCC and its activities throughout the year.
We will also be recognizing the 2012 recipients of theOntario Volunteer Service Awards, which is sponsoredannually by the Government of Ontario.
JCCC理事より、ボランティアの皆さんへ日頃の感謝を込めて『ありがとうデー』を行います。今年、JCCCでボランティアとしてお手伝い下さった全ての皆さんがこの会にご招待されています。
又、毎年オンタリオ州により表彰される『オンタリオボランティア
サービスアワード』の2012年受賞者の授与式が行われます。

Please contact JCCC reception to RSVP by Fri. July 13.
出席ご希望の方はJCCC受付に7月13日（金）
までにご連絡ください。

6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
28416.441.2345
www.jccc.on.ca jccc@jccc.on.ca

Dinner and a Movie!

Thursday July 26, 2012@7pm

Movie only: $6 (JCCC members) $8 (non-members)
Pre- and Post-Movie Sushi available for pre-order: $20 - $30

To order your dinner please contact EDO directly at: jiro@edosushi.com or 416-322-3033.
Please note that sushi prices do not include the film admission.

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35th Annual

JC Community Picnic

Sunday, July 1, 2012
Gate opens at 8:30AM

Yosakoi Performance, Soccer Workshop
Children’s face painting, Bingo,
Shaved Ice, Lemonade Stand and more!
今年はよさこいグループによるパフォーマンス、サッカーワークショップ、
ビンゴ、子供のフェイスペインティング、
レモネード販売などもあるよ！
かき氷、

First 100 cars will receive a free gift,compliments of Marty Kobayashi,
Dundee Private Investors Inc.
Dundee Private Investors Inc.のマーティ・小林氏のご好意により先着100台の車にもれなくギフトを差し上げます。

Only pets on leashes,practice poop and scoop!

お弁当とお飲物をお忘れなく

42km north of 401 via Hwy 410
2 km north of Caledon traffic lights
ORANGEVILLE

HWY 9

7 KM
Caledon
Place

2 KM

CALEDON

BRAMPTON

HWY 400

New Events!

入場料、ピクニック代無料！

HWY 7
HWY 410

Park/Picnic Fee: Free!

カレドンプレイス

HWY 10Caledon PlaceHWY 401

Hwy 401から Hwy 410に入り北へ42ｋｍ、カレドン市の信号より北２ｋｍ

ペットは必ず紐につなぎ、排泄物は飼い主が責任を持って処理して下さい。

MARTY KOBAYASHI o f

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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2012
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 9 – 13
Session 2 – July 16 – 20
Session 3 – July 23 – 27
Session 4 – July 30 – August 3

New for 2012!

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, 2012
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 happy to have Jerome returning as the Kamp Leader for another summer
session. Along with 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 toensure 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 19, 2012
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2012
Registration deadline June 29, 2012
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

31Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 9 – August 3, 2012

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

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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 9 - 13
) Week 2: Jul 16 - 20
) Week 3: Jul 23 - 27
) Week 4: Jul 30 – Aug 3(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 19, 2012. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2012. Registration deadline June 29, 2012.
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___________________________

JCCC 16th Annual

Family & friends

Golf
Tournament
In Support of JCCC Heritage Programs

Sunday, September 9, 2012
Rolling Hills Golf Club – Classic Course
12808 Warden Avenue
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: (905) 888-1955

Entry Fee: $90.00 (Members $80.00)

Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizesxxx

Scramble or Individual Tournament Format
Enter as an individual player, or partner with a family member or friend
Cart optional (not included)“Partner” Golf Categories Include:~ Husband/Wife~ Parent/Child~ Grandparent/Grandchild~ Other (e.g. Cousins, Sisters, Brothers, Friends etc.)** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age***See application form on reverse- deadline September 3, 2012

Sponsorships also welcome –Family or Corporate(contact JCCC for sponsor information)
Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre @ 6 Garamond Court
following the tournament (Dinner only $30 pp – proceeds to JCCC Heritage)
TITLE SPONSOR – MARTY KOBAYASHI

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON

Ph: 416-441-2345

www.jccc.on.ca

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JCCC 16th Annual Family & Friends Golf Tournament - Entry Form
Entry Deadline: Monday, September 3, 2012
Tee offs between 8:30-11:30am – Player 1 will be notified of tee-off via email or phone
Handicap Based on 6 hidden holes• Soft Spikes or Running Shoes only (metal spikes not allowed)• Awards Presentation and Dinner at JCCC - 5:30 pm• Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years old(* Fields which must be filled out)••

Player 1*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ FScramble F Regular F JCCC Member F Non-member

Player 2*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F Regular
Player 3*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F Regular
Player 4*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F RegularAward Categories (please put a ‘x’ under appropriate category: attach a separate list if required)First Player

Second Player

Tournament Registration Fees (non-member)(JCCC Member)

Husband/Wife

Parent/Child

Grandparent/Grandchild

Other(specify)$90 x Number of entries _____=$__________$80 x Number of entries _____=$__________

GRAND TOTAL=$__________

ҏFҏ VisaF ҏMasterCard F American Express Fҏ Cheque payable to “JCCC” (Please mail to JCCC)(Cash, Cheques, Credit & Debit Cards accepted at JCCC Reception Desk – please do NOT mail cash)

Card # |___|___|___|___| |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|

Expiry |___|___| / |___|___|

Credit Card Authorization Signature: __________________________________________

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Fax completed form to Fax #: (416) 441-2347 or scan and email to jccc@ jccc.on.ca
Cheques should be mailed with this form to: JCCC Golf, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

The Witch vs the Children! Will the witch takeover the village,or will the happy and bright voices of the children save the day?

Bamba the Witch

In Japanese with English subtitles

Children’s Summer Musical featuring members of the Ookina Yume Children’s
Theatre and the JCCC Kids and Youth Musical Workshop participants.

Saturday August 25, 2012 @ 4pm
Tickets: $12 incl. tax ($10 if bought before July 31)
Reserved seating. Please call 416.441.2345 for details.

２０１２年８月２５日（土）午後４時から
チケット
（指定席）
：

前売り特別料金（７月３１日までの購入）＄１０（税込み）
8月1日以降の購入 ＄１２（税込み）
詳細は４１６．４４１．２３４５までお電話下さい。

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

416.441.2345

www.jccc.on.ca

jccc@jccc.on.ca

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