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JULY/AUGJ A PA N E S E C A N A D I A N
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2023年7/8月
Vol. 49 Issue 7

2 0 2 3Natsu Matsuri at the JCCC

IN THIS ISSUE - VOL. 49 ISSUE 7
NATSU MATSURI AND
BON ODORI
夏祭り 盆踊りNOSTALGIA NIGHT
ノスタルジアナイト

GUJO ODORI
郡上踊り

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Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff directory here] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Sun, 10am–5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～日、午前１０時～午後5時）にご連絡ください。

2022 - 2023 JCCC Board of Directors

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

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

The submission deadline for the next issue is:Thursday, August 10, 2023.
次号締切日：2023年8月10日（木)
Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

JCCC Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What's On at the JCCC
JCCC Bazaar 2023
A Busy Month in the Kobayashi Hall
Sakura Gala a Great Success!
Arigato Day - Save the Date!
JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori
Bon Dance Festival Live Streamed from Japan
Musical Joy Kogawa's "Naomi's Tree"
Sedai Corner
Volunteer News
Martial Arts News
Heritage News
Donations
Community News
健やかな老後をめざして その64
JSS Online Programs: July and August 2023

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント

カナダデイ ー JCCC閉館
Saturday July 1 • 7月1日 (土)Monday July 3 • 7月3日 (月)The Library is now open (8 days/month).
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日にお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集しています。
ご興味のある方（要、日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

Wynford Seniors Bowling

ウィンフォードシニア ボウリング
Mondays, 9:30am • 毎週月曜日 午前9時半

See page 20 for details. 詳細は20頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday July 5 & 19, 10am
7月5, 19日（水）午前10時

Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori • 夏祭り 盆踊り
Saturday July 8, 5pm • 7月8日 (土), 午後5時
See page 10 for details. 詳細は10頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday August 2, 16 & 30, 10am
8月2, 16, 30日(水）午前１0時
Civic Holiday – JCCC Closed

シビックホリデイーJCCC閉館
Monday August 7 • 8月7日 (月)Gujo Odori • 郡上踊り
Sunday August 13, 10am
8月13日 (日) 午前10時

See page 11 for details. 詳細は11頁をご覧ください。

Naomi’s Tree by KARAKOROKARAKOROミュージカル「Naomi’s Tree」
Thursday August 17, 7pm
8月17日
（木）
７時開演
See page 12 for details. 詳細は12頁をご覧ください。

Nostalgia Night • ノスタルジアナイト
Saturday August 19, 3pm • 8月19日 (土) 午後3時
See page 20 for details. 詳細は20頁をご覧ください。

レイバーデイー JCCC閉館
Monday September 4 • 9月4日 (月)JCCC Library ・ 図書館

JCCCライブラリーは現在不定期で月に８日程オープンし、貸出/閲覧が可
能です。
スケジュールはウェブサイトで確認してください。

Canada Day – JCCC Closed

Labour Day – JCCC Closed

Ongoing / 開催中

Exhibitions ・ 館内展示
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
森山日系ヘリテージセンター

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.
丸：日系移民物語。ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca
までご連絡ください。

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

60 Years of Friendship Through Culture
文化が育んだ60年のフレンドシップ
May 2023 to June 2024 • 2023年5月～2024年6月

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

Déjå Vu: split perception as one • デジャビュ 既視感について
Photographs by Shin Sugino. Part of the Contact Photography
Festival. Closing July 28!
杉野信也 写真展。この写真展はコンタクトフォトフェスティバルの一環として開催されるものです。
May 1 to July 28 • 5月1日〜7月28日
York Wilson • ヨーク・ウィルソン
August 1 to September 4 • 8月1日～9月4日
See page 17 for details. 詳細は17頁をご覧ください。

Coming Soon in the JCCC Gallery
Unchanging and changing and changing, a solo exhibition by
Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka
Opening October 2023!

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff
directory on page 1] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca. For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during ouroperating hours (Mon – Sun, 10am –5pm). 開館時間内（水～日、午前１０時～午後5時）にご連絡ください。
担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc.on.caにEメールをお送りください。
一般のお問合せは、開館時間内（午前１０時から午後5時）に受付までご連絡ください。

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RECAP

JCCC Bazaar 2023
returned with anamazing turn-out!!
On Saturday May 6 the JCCC was busy from 5am cooking tempura,chow mein and then sushi making and packaging! The day before
we had many volunteers setting up their areas and preparing all thefood – including udon.
After the 3 years of Covid-19 restrictions, the JCCC was determined
to go back to our annual events. We expected to have huge crowds
and were not disappointed at all. The whole building was packed withshoppers looking for bargains and of course the food, which sold out.
Photo credit: Yosh Inouye
A huge thank you to all our dedicated volunteers and supporters– from the community and JCCC Clubs and Classes. Our many long time core volunteers were ready and up for the task
and it is so much appreciated. The Bazaar was a huge success and we could not have done it without all of you. Thank you
also to all the companies, organizations and individuals that supported the Bazaar with generous donations.

THE JCCC WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATONS AND COMPANIES FORSUPPORTING THE 2023 ANNUAL BAZAAR
Amethyst Wine Agency

JCCC Akikai

Boutique Ai

JCCC Japanese Language Classes

 ew Japanese Canadian Committee
N(NJCC)

JCCC Karate

Nikkei VoiceJCCC Kyudo Club

Ogden Funeral Home Ltd.

Karen Jack Designs

Ontario Spring Water Sake Co.

Kyoda Plastics Ltd.

Parkway Bowl

Marufumi Food

Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch

Ayame Kai

Bunka Shishu club
Canon Canada

EDO Restaurant

Florien Arts Florist Co
Fujitec Canada Inc

Ginko Japanese Cuisine
Highland Funeral Home

Ikenobo Ikebana of Toronto
Kozlik’s Mustard Store
Japan Beauty ImageJapan Food Canada Inc.

Japan Tea Export Promotion Council
Japanese Gospel Church

Japanese Social Services
Japanese United Church

JCCC Iaido

JCCC Jodo

NGK Spark Plugs Canada Ltd.

JCCC Kendo

Ocean Food Company Ltd.

JCCC Library Committee

Ohana HulaKimo Vending Ltd

Ozawa Canada Inc.

Margaret Lighthouse

Plant Harada

McDougall and Brown Funeral Home
McMichael Canadian Art Collection

 t. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican
S
ChurchMiyabi Japanese Restaurant

Wi Fashions

Metro Golf Sportplex

Photo credits: Robert Masaki Hechler
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The Japanese Paper Place
Wynford Seniors

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A BUSY MONTH IN THE
KOBAYASHI HALLThe Kobayashi Hall has been a very busy place of late with sold-out events filling the space to the point of overflow for a number ofhugely popular events including our annual Bazaar and Sakura Gala.
On May 24, the internationally acclaimed pianist Kyohei Sorita
offered a spirited progamme of Chopin to an audience that soldout many weeks prior to the concert. Sorita-san commented on
the excellent quality of the Kobayashi Hall’s acoustics. The concert
was presented in cooperation with our friends at Bravo Niagara
and we will be working with them to bring other top-tier Japaneseclassical artists to the JCCC in the years to come. Thank you to
Yamaha Music Canada for providing the beautiful concert grandpiano for the event.
Two days later on May 26, the Hall was again packed to therafters as Dr. David Suzuki gave a keynote address titled “Reflections of an Elder”. Dr. Suzuki spoke with humour, passion and Photo credit: James Heron
great candour about his life and experiences as a Japanese Canadian, sharing many fresh and enlightening anecdotes.
Following the nearly 2 hour presentation he patiently signed books and t-shirts for hundreds of community members andfans. Thank you David for your warmth and wisdom. It was an unforgettable evening.
On June 8 our 12th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival opened to a sold-out screening of the international premiereof Izuru Narushima’s “Father of the Milky Way Railroad”. Film fans enjoyed a pre-screening reception offering sake, Japanese beer and food from Nakamori. The film, a historical biopic on the live of beloved Japanese poet and children’s bookwriter Kenji Miyazawa, provided a moving opening to the festival and sent many audience members home with a happy
tear in their eye. The festival ran until June 22 and included a visit from popular director Shuichi Okita of “The Fish Tale”.

Photo credit: Andrew Tong

Photo credit: Alex Heidbuechel

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Sakura Gala a Great Success!
In its triumphant return to the JCCC, the Sakura Gala was held in the Kobayashi Hall on Saturday, May 13th for the firsttime since 2016. The sold-out event welcomed dignitaries, corporate sponsors, friends of the JCCC, and of course theproud families of this years’ honourees.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Sakura Award which was established in 2009. This award recognizes and honours exceptional contributions made by individuals in the promotion and exchange of Japanese culture,
while enhancing awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada and abroad. We were extremely proud this year to honour
three generations of Nikkei legends in Canadian sports.
Sempai Bill Hatanaka, former CFL great from the Ottawa Rough Riders 1976 Grey Cup team, and Olympic hockey great,
Vicky Sunohara, were in attendance with their families to accept their awards. Unfortunately, NHL Captain of the Montreal
Canadiens, Nick Suzuki, wasn’t able to attend but we had the opportunity to present him with his award at a prior date,and his gracious family was there in his stead.

The evening kicked off with an energetic performance by the JCCC’s own Kyowa Daiko with special guests Kokichi
Kusano & Tetsuya Kudaka. Reprising her role as crowd-favourite host for the evening was Mary Ito, who dusted off herhigh heels for her return to the stage.

We heard from all 3 honourees - Nick, acknowledging his influence as a role model for young athletes [via pre-recorded message]; Vicky, speaking about the role her whole family played in supporting her hockey career after the loss ofher father at a very young age; and Bill, who shared about how his personal experiences inspired his lifelong interest andpassion in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which stayed with him through his impressive career in corporate finance andbeyond. The standing ovations after each speech said it all.
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The Fan590’s Raptors Sportscaster, Paul Jones, capped off the evening as our engaging keynote speaker. The whole
evening was a great success, raising valuable and needed funds for the JCCC to further support programming and operations as we come out of the pandemic. We could not have done it without the help of our volunteer Gala committee, JCCC
Staff, and all of our amazing vendors and key players who made it all possible.
We’d like to especially acknowledge Presenting Sponsor, The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation, Gold Sponsor Shiseido
Canada, Silver Sponsor Beam Suntory, and Bronze sponsors TD Wealth, iA Private Wealth, and Dentsu. The JCCC’s Mission
is to promote understanding, inclusion, and friendship by sharing the Japanese Canadian experience and traditional andcontemporary Japanese culture, which we can only do thanks to the ongoing support of supporters and donors.

Photos by Felix Ng, Indigo Visual Co.

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Doors Open TO, another Successful Year
The JCCC’s second year out for Toronto’s huge Doors Open TO festival was a great success. As one of 150 participants, we were very happy to welcome over 5000 visitors through the doors, many of whom are not regulars of the
JCCC. From Hula in the MNHC; Sumi-e, Chado, Token-kai and Ikebana demonstrations in the hallways; Martial Arts in the
Dojos; an Artist Talk with Shin Sugino and Taiko in the Kobayashi Garden, we were alive with demonstrations, activities andperformances. Thank you to all of the volunteers, groups and clubs who were able to share their passions with Toronto!

ARIGATO DAY – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10,
2023 – SAVE THE DATE!
The spirit of community and volunteerism is the foundation on which the JCCC is built. Throughout the year many individuals and groups have selflessly supported 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. We are also inthe midst of celebrating the JCCC’s 60th Anniversary and this will be a special time to thank all our volunteers.
On Sunday September 10 from 3pm, Arigato Day will start with an informal social time with some games and prizes
to be won. Take this opportunity to relax and have fun with your family and friends. At 5pm, dinner will be served by the
JCCC Board and Staff.
Registration is required and you will be able register commencing Tuesday August 8, 2023. Please contact JCCC Volunteer Team at Volunteer@jccc.on.ca for additional information. Deadline for registration will be Friday September 1, 2023.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

JCCC Annual General Meeting
NoticeThe membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is hereby given noticeof the 2023 Annual General Meeting on Monday September 25 2023 at 7:30pm at the
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON M3C 1Z5.
This meeting will be in person with the health directive guidelines being followed.
Any member who is unable to be present in person can sign a Proxy Form.
Members may only vote in person or by completing the Proxy Form. The Agenda andProxy on-line form can be found at jccc.on.ca, or by following the QR code.
For any questions, please contact JCCC Board Secretary Sharon Marubashi at sharon.marubashi@jccc.on.ca.

Positions Required at the JCCC – Porters
Weekend and Evening Porters(multiple positions)Job posting #4232
The JCCC is looking for part-time Porters (3pm to 11pm) for Evenings and Weekend Days and/or Evenings. Job duties
are related to the maintenance of the building and its grounds (supervised/unsupervised). May occasionally require extra
hours after 11PM to clean up and/or complete the set up for the next morning.
Responsibilities include:• Event set up/breakdown (includes moving, stacking, setting up chairs, tables, and stage decks, moving small pieces
of furniture, etc.)• Walkway maintenance (snow/leaf removal)• Some custodial services (removing garbage, cleaning the floor and furniture, etc.)• Close the building at 11pm
Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as being a self-starter. The ability towork under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in order to meet deadlines is essential. Good interpersonal skills andproblem-solving skills are an asset. Basic Audio-Visual setup knowledge is a strong asset, but not compulsory.
The job involves 90% physical work and a lot of walking, standing, and moderate to heavy lifting (16-50lbs)
Please send your application to hr@jccc.on.ca and mention that you are applying for the Porter position. Please indicate
your Days and Hours of availability.
The positions are located at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Please refer to Job Posting #4232.
While we appreciate your interest, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
For more information about this Job Posting, please visit https://jccc.on.ca/about/careers.

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The JCCC would like to invite everyone to come out on Saturday July 8th, 2023 for the return of the 19th Annual Natsu
Matsuri/Obon Festival from 5 – 9pm with the Bon Odori starting at 7pm. Please join us for a lively festival atmosphere withchildren’s games, vendors, great food (including our famous Somen Bar and our Beer Garden) and spectacular performances.
As we return to a full festival, we will also be including Tanabata at this event. Visitors to the festival will be able toparticipate in activities like a special Wishing Tree and many more Tanabata activities for children.
Many community organizations come together to make this a unique event. Weather permitting the event will take placeoutside in the parking lot, or else it will be moved indoors to Kobayashi Hall.
We look forward to the 19th year of this exciting JCCC and Community tradition. We hope to see lots of new and familiar
faces. Mark your calendars now! Everyone is welcome and admission is free!

Issei Day – A Tribute to the
Seniors of our Community
The Board of Directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
extends an invitation to Issei Day on Sunday October 1, 2023, and would
like to welcome all who are 70 years of age and older.
This year will be the 61st year of celebrating Issei Day. We are so
excited to welcome you back and to gather in the Kobayashi Hall tocelebrate this annual event.
The day is full of activities, with entertainment of songs, odori andsing-alongs.
As usual there will be a wonderful and tasty bento served during theintermission.
The program begins at 2pm and concludes around 4:30pm. So that Isao Ono toasting with friends.
we can accommodate everyone with seating and a bento, we requirethat everyone pre-register. Registration will open on September 1 and the deadline will be Friday September 22. Pleasecheck our website in August for more information. It is wonderful to see so many of our seniors come to this event but
there is a maximum capacity to ensure everyone can sit, relax and enjoy the afternoon. Don’t delay - register today!
We look forward to seeing you.
Issei Day Committee
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SPECIAL MESSAGE

Be Part of a Unique Once-in-a-lifetime Event:
A Bon Dance Festival Live Streamed from
Gujo Hachiman Japan
Be part of a unique, live, traditional Japanese bon dance cultural event here in Toronto on August 13 when we link live with Gujo Hachiman in Gifu prefecture Japan andtogether dance the ten famous bon dances of Gujo Odori. This bon dance is one of
the three most important bon dances in Japan and is a festival with an unbroken 400
year plus history. This time we’re celebrating Gujo Odori being inscribed on UNESCO’s
Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
For this special simultaneous live-stream event we will join a live performance ofGujo Odori in Japan giving people here in Toronto the opportunity to dance “alongside”
thousands of people as they dance until dawn in the streets of Gujo Hachiman. We will
be broadcasting live video and images back to Japan for them to see us participate– it’s also a truly unique opportunity for us to be part of, and showcase, the JCCC’s
60th Anniversary Celebrations to an audience in Japan.
When the doors open at 10am we will have free dance instruction together with a short introduction about the history
of Gujo Odori prior to joining the live event, and we will also have “designated dancers” to help show everyone how to dance; but remember - it’s about fun not perfection! Between now and August 13 we will also be running dance workshops
on request for small groups so please contact us via our website listed below if you have a small group that would liketo learn to dance. We are also planning a special children’s dance circle at the event to give all the children a chance todance together and learn about bon dancing in a fun and relaxing way! The music is haunting and beautiful, so if you're
not into dancing, you are of course welcome to come and listen. You can learn more about Gujo Odori at http://www.
gujohachiman.com/kanko/odori_schedule_e.html
There will be a “Taste of Gifu” with local favourites from Gifu prefecture together with a special “Gujo Night Market”
featuring goods from and about Gujo Hachiman and Gujo. There will also be give aways, free dance fans (uchiwa) andGujo Odori hand towels (tenugui) for the first 500 paid admissions through the doors on the day of the event, together
with other give aways, and we will have a special prize awarded at the end of the dancing so be sure to plan to attend thewhole afternoon.
For more information, please check https://facebook.com/groups/gujo.odori.toronto.2023
https://www.instagram.com/gujo.odori.celebration.2023
https://gujo-odori-celebration-2023.ca
Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite, $10.00 per person; seniors $8.00 and Children (age 12 and under) are free.
Ticket sales are online at https://gujo-odori.eventbrite.com. JCCC members can receive a special $2 discount using
promo code JCCCmember2023 when buying tickets.

ユネスコ無形文化遺産登録記念 郡上おどり in トロント開催

岐阜県郡上八幡に伝わる郡上おどりのユネスコ無形文化遺産登録を記念し、
8月13日
（日）
に郡上おどりイベントがトロント日系文化会館の創設60周年記念行事の一つとして開催されます。
郡上おどりは、日本三大盆踊りのひとつで、お盆の4日間を徹夜で踊ることで知られています。
その一日、日本時間の深夜1時から明け方4時までの郡上
現地のお囃子や踊りをライブにて会場となる小林ホールのスクリーンに映写、地球の表と裏でユネスコ文化遺産の盆踊りを同時に楽しむというものです。
会場では照明を落とし、提灯に明かりを灯して日本の夏の夜を演出。夜店を模した模擬店では、「味街道 美濃飛騨路・提供平成マート」
として岐阜の名物五平餅や飛騨高山ラーメン、味噌カツ、鶏ちゃんなど東海地方のローカル色豊かなお弁当などが販売されます。
とき：8月13日（日曜日）正午から午後4時まで（当日午前10時より踊りの講習会あり)
ところ：日系文化会館小林ホール 6 Garamond Court Toronto ON M3C 1Z5
入場料：大人10ドル、
シニア8ドル、小人無料。先着500名に「踊りうちわ」と「踊り手ぬぐい」が進呈されます。

詳細は上記英語記事のオンラインリンクより。
チケットのお求めはhttps://gujo-odori.eventbrite.com

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UPCOMING EVENTSMusical Joy Kogawa’s “Naomi’s Tree”
by KARAKORO

Enjoy a lively and colourful musical presentation Joy Kogawa’s children’s classic written andperformed by Japan’s KARAKORO theatrical group.
The story is about Naomi, a Japanese Canadian girl who lost her mother in the atomic bombing
during World War II when Japan and Canada were at war. Once upon a time, in the land of therising sun, now known as Japan, there was a beautiful cherry tree. Many, many years later, thebeautiful tree became known as Friendship Tree.

JOY KOGAWA IN ATTENDANCE“I think that was in August, 2003, around the time that Mars was closest to theearth. I raised my right arm to touch the tree trunk, and as I did so, I suddenly knew
with great certainty that we are completely seen and completely loved. That felt likethe most powerful moment of my life.
It brings me great happiness to see that this wonderful musical adaption of“Naomi’s Tree” will make an appearance here in Toronto.  Long may we continue toenjoy the deep friendship of people and connection of nature between Japan andCanada. “ – JOY KOGAWA
KARAKORO is a performing arts group in Osaka, Japan and they perform in Japanand internationally.

Date:Thursday, August 17, 2023Time:
7pm (6:30pm door open)
Tickets: General $35 + HST, JCCC members and children under 14 $28 + HST
Tickets are now on sale at the JCCC reception desk and TicketWeb

ミュージカル「Naomi’s Tree」

ジョイ・コガワさんの原作本”Naomi’s Tree”をミュージカル化した舞台は、桜の木から日本とカナダがつながる心温まる作品です。

昔々、朝日が昇る国、今は日本として知られている国の一本の美しい桜の木。春になるとピンク色の花びらがひらひらと舞い、あたり一面を花びらでいっぱいにする平和な世界。何年も何年も時が経ち、その美しい木はFriendship Treeとして知られるようになるのです。
ご家族で楽しめるミュージカル、お楽しみに！
当日はジョイコガワさんもゲストで舞台を見にいらっしゃいます。

日時：
８月１７日
（木）
７時開演（６時半開場）
チケット：
一般３５ドル + HST・JCCC会員＆子供（１４歳未満）
２８ドル + HST
チケット絶賛発売中（JCCC受付・チケットウェブ）

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SEDAI CORNER

Sedai Corner:
Round up of 2022 Sedai Features!
January

February

March

April

Frank Tadao Shimada

Arthur Hiroshi Ikeda

Joe Ohori

Nana Nishimura

May

June

July

AugustDorothy Toshiye Tanaka

Mary and Marie Ikeda

Fumi Kono

Josie Yano Yoshioka

September

OctoberNovember

December

Kay Fujiwara

Umeko Kuba

Tom Nishio

Richard and Geri Shiozaki

KokubanThis month’s Kokuban will feature an interview with danceartist Mayumi Lashbrook about her recent show Enemy Lines.
In addition to this exciting interview, we are ramping up to thelaunch of our temporary exhibit about the Okinawan Diaspora
with Sedai footage from Sono Sugie.https://mailchi.mp/jccc/
kokuban-vol-4-issue-6

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VOLUNTEER NEWSIt has been a successful season of
events at the JCCC, we really couldn’t
have done it without our wonderfulvolunteers! More than 500 volunteers
help out at our special events thisspring, many of which volunteered for
multiple events. Your willingness to give
your time and talent is greatly appreciated, and your efforts are making a
difference in the community. Thankyou, JCCC Volunteers!
この春JCCCではたて続けにイベントを開催し、お陰様でそのどれもが大成功を収めました。
こ
れもひとえにボランティアの皆様の熱心なご支援によるものと、厚くお礼申し上げます。
これらイベントだけでも五百名以上のボラン
ティアにご参加を頂きました。複数のイベントでお手伝い頂いた方も大勢いらっしゃいます。

皆様の貴重なお時間とスキルに改めて感謝申し上げます。
皆様の積極的な姿勢がコミュニティを変える力となります。
全てのJCCCボランティアの皆様、ありがとうございます！

Photo credit: Leon Balaban, Robert Masaki Hechler and Theressa Takasaki

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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Martial Arts NewsAs this is a double newsletter issue, we would like to remind all participants of the upcoming deadlines.
July is registration month for Iaido, Naginata and Kyudo. Please make sure to register by the July 20th deadline.
August is the registration month for Aikido, Karate and Jodo. Please make sure to register by the August 20th deadline.
Fees have been adjusted to accommodate Summer hours and in consideration for participant time off. Check our
website for how your martial arts fees breakdown. Please note that registration is still for a complete Series and must becompleted by the deadline.
Also, we are sorry, but we will be unable to offer a Karate Beginner’s course in preparation for the next Series. Pleasecheck our website for upcoming courses in the fall.

Kei Tsumura Award given to JCCC
Sensei PaulDuring the Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Canadian Spring Karate Championship in Deep River, ON, the JCCC's Paul Takasaki, asecond dan Black Belt, received the Kei Tsumura Award; an award given to acknowledge extraordinary contributions boththe local clubs and to Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai as a whole. Named for the clubs founder, Kei Tsumura, this award is given out
annually.
Congratulations Paul!

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HERITAGE

Welcome, Aline and Kei!
Aline Nayir will be entering her Master of Arts in History at York
University this coming fall. She has a strong interest in documenting,preserving, and educating about the histories of diasporas who settled in Canada and the United States in her future academic work.
In her free time, she loves reading about and trying new recipes,
and strengthening her cooking skills. She is excited to be working
as a Collections Assistant for the JCCC.
Kei Nakatsu is currently a University of Toronto undergraduate
student working towards a double major in Human Geography and
Art History with a minor in East Asian Studies. She is a fourth generation (Yonsei) Japanese Canadian. Her family has long contributed
to the Japanese Canadian community, and Kei hopes to do thesame. Presently, through this job opportunity as a Digital Archival
Assistant at the JCCC, her interest to help preserve the Japanese
Canadian story, and her current studies in Art History, she hopes
to continue her family’s history of contributing to the Japanese
Canadian community. An additional interest that she has taken iscollecting coins. She collects both Canadian and international coins,and is currently in the process of organizing her collection.

“It felt like a homecoming.”(Sono Sugie, 2023)

Join us for an exhibit opening reception on Tuesday July 25 at 5:30pm featuring stories of the Okinawan Diaspora community in Canada. As part of the Maru: Immigration Stories temporary exhibit series, this exhibit draws on a wide range ofexperiences from individuals and the collective. We hope that this exhibit will create a space for the Okinawan community
and Torontonians alike to reflect on the Okinawan Diaspora cultural heritage and history and create conversations surrounding their own experiences.
To RSVP for the opening reception of this exhibit, go to: https://forms.gle/sEXUp7DpbgfqYpBf6.

Kintsugi is on the Move
The Kintsugi exhibition by Annie Sumi and Brava Kilo is on the move! After a very
engaging six months at the JCCC, we packed up the sewing machine and moved
it to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto for a one night only viewing opportunity
during the Asian Heritage Month Celebrations in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite.
Attended by 150 guests from across Ontario’s Asian communities, including WWII
Veteran and JC centenarian Frank Moritsugu, the event gave guests the chance
to listen to and watch the incredible stories presented by Sumi and Kobayakawa.
Pictured is Brian Kobayakawa (Brava Kilo) with his grandmother’s sewing machine,
the heart of the exhibit, in the Music Room of the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite.
If you would like information on how to host Kintsugi at your institution, pleasecontact heritage@jccc.on.ca.

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HERITAGEThe Serenity of
Sugino2023 has been an incredibly vibrant and eventful
year at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Amidst
the bustling activities, the JCCC Gallery provides a serene refuge where visitors can immerse themselves incherished memories and surreal expressions captured
through the lens of Shin Sugino in his mesmerizing
exhibition, titled "Déjà Vu: Split Perception as One."
During Doors Open Toronto on May 28, 2023, Sugino graced the JCCC with an engaging Artist Talk. The
event garnered the attention of both new and returning
visitors, as Sugino provided fresh perspectives while
encouraging viewers to explore his foil-backed prints
from various angles. (Hint: A low-angle perspective offers
an intriguing visual surprise!)"Déjà Vu," remains open to the public for viewing
until July 28. This captivating showcase invites visitors
to delve into the realms of split perception and discover
the hidden depths of Sugino's artistic vision. Whether
you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer,
this exhibition promises a truly immersive experiencethat shouldn't be missed.

Photo by Tamiko Sugie

Photo by Su Yen ChongYork Wilson
The Heritage Committee is delighted to be displaying 49
works by the late Canadian artist York Wilson. The works were
donated by the York Wilson Foundation in 2014. Among thepieces are a series of ink and watercolours completed for"Face at the bottom of the world", a collection of poems by
the Japanese poet Hagiwara Sakutaro as part of UNESCO’s“Collection of Representative Works: Japanese Series”.
The works and poetry will be on display from August 1 to
September 4, 2023 in the JCCC Gallery.

Face at the Bottom of the World by York Wilson

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCC

AS OF JUNE 2, 2023
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

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16

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100

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43Mrs. Midori Takahashi &Miss Toshi Oikawa

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66

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100

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In memory of Shoji & Sachi Takahashi

20

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77

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1,000

200

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100

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250

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100

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100

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100

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50

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In honour of the Otani Family

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Congratulations on 60 years

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400

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50

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40

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27
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1,000
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200

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50

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270

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100

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50

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100

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100

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35

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In memory of Gordon &100

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Shinmoto

100,000

30

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In memory of Amie

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In Memoriam

20
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25

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100

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In memory of Robert HiroMotomura

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In memory of Sanaye Inouye

25
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50

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200

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50

In memory of Shizue “Sue”
Saito

Mr. Gary & Mrs. Laurie Tehara

50

In memory of Shizuko
Kadoguchi

Mrs. Alice Nicholson

500

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50

In memory of Sue Sumi Kai
In memory of Suenori
Tominaga

Mr. Bobby (Shoji) Kawahara

In memory of Tomiye &Mary Hiraishi

Mrs. Betty M. Ura

In memory of Yoshiko

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Dentsu Cadence Canada Inc

Support Member
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In memory of Sanaye InouyeGroupsIn Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

Kadoguchi

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata
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In memory of Harold Hiroshi Matsubayashi
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familyDr. Seiko Shirafuji

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COMMUNITY

Wynford Seniors Bowlers Needed!!!!
The Wynford Seniors Bowling League is currently looking for new 5 pin bowlers, age 55 and over, to join their fun-filled
and non-competitive league. No experience is necessary, as handicaps are calculated at the beginning of the season.
Bowling is either on Monday or Friday mornings, from 9:30 until noon, starting in September. Playoffs are in late April,
and the season concludes with a scrumptious buffet banquet and awards ceremony in early May.
The alley is located at Parkway Bowl, east end of Parkway Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Rd in Scarborough.
All you need to join is a Wynford Seniors membership! Fees are $12 per week plus we collect fees for our Christmas
and Year End tournaments.
If you are interested, the bowlers welcome you to check out the alley during the summer on Monday mornings startingMay 29, from 9:30 – 11:30am, where some of us practise for fun.
For more information or to join, please contact Dawna Kobayashi at 416-407-8102. The deadline to join is August 1 2023.

Don’t Miss Out!
Register now for Nostalgia Night 2023 Honouring the JCCC’s 60 Years
If you haven’t already registered for Nostalgia Night register soon as this promises to be an outstanding event andseating is limited. The date is Saturday August 19, 2023 and the festivities begin at 3:00pm and finish at 7:30pm.
Come and join us as we walk down memory lane. Come share your memories of being at the JCCC with friends andfamily. Explore the “60 Years of Friendship through Culture” Exhibit, view the commissioned art installation by Elysha Rei.
Visit the new Okinawan Diaspora exhibit in the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre and the new art exhibit in the Art Gallery,and of course, enjoy a great Japanese Canadian buffet.
And don’t forget you can dress up in your own kimono or yukata with the help of Kimono Fun. Simply book a time foryour dressing by contacting: kimonofun@gmail.com The deadline to reserve a time is Wednesday, August 8, 2023. You’ll
find the dressing area in the Hosaki Room by the Registration Table from 2:00pm - 8:00pm.
Also please remember that due to the high numbers expected, it will be open seating this year. No tables will be reserved for groups. Instead, each registrant will be provided with a personal table place card that can be used to reserve aself-selected seat in Kobayashi Hall. We advise those wishing to sit as a group to arrive early together so a table selection
can be made. Ushers will be available to help you find seats at tables.
Registration fees: JCCC members 13 and over are $30.00 pp; All children 5-12 are $5.00 pp, and children under 4 are
free. Non-members fee for 13 and over is $36.00 pp. Tax will be added to all prices.
Registrations can be made online at jccc.on.ca, at Reception (416-441-2345), or by mail (6 Garamond Court, North
York, Ontario, M3C 1Z5). Registration opens on Thursday June 1, 2023, and closes on Friday July 28, 2023 – no walk-ins
will be accepted.
Come join in the fun and festivities. Looking forward to seeing you there!!
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The Nikkei National Museum& Cultural Centre launches
a new e-publication Stories
of My People, by Roy Ito“Stories of My People” by Roy Ito, originally published in 1994, offers aunique and comprehensive perspective on Japanese Canadian history. It
serves as a valuable record of the contributions and stories of Japanese Canadians, intertwining community experiences with personal narratives fromesteemed Nikkei pioneers like Manzo Nagano, Yasushi Yamazaki, Tatsuro
Buck Suzuki, Tom Shoyama, and other significant figures within the Japanese
Canadian community. Roy Ito has masterfully uncovered captivating stories
that epitomize the historical Japanese Canadian experience. His information
derives from direct interviews and ongoing personal relationships with theindividuals whose experiences he shares. Furthermore, as an insider to thecommunity, Roy Ito brings his own distinct perspective, providing unparalleled knowledge and connections to his subjects. This book serves as a vital
resource for researchers, as it offers access to these rare and hard-to-findstories that are not readily available in other publications. However, obtaining
a copy of the book can be challenging, as it is currently out of print and only
available in hard copy.
To address this issue and make the book more accessible, the NNMCC has responded to a request from Roy Ito’s family
by producing an epub digital format. This digital edition aims to reach a wider audience and assist researchers worldwide. Ina time when we have lost many of our elders who endured Japanese Canadian internment, reading “Stories of My People”
provides a remarkable opportunity to connect with firsthand accounts from those who lived through these experiences.
Although we cannot preserve our elders indefinitely, this digital book ensures that future generations can directly engage
with the author and the numerous individuals he interviewed, allowing their legacies to endure.
We gratefully acknowledge the support from Metro Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia.
https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/stories-of-my-people/?mc_cid=6176a5e930&mc_eid=e37ecd16ee

Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas
The family of the late Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas, daughter of Teruko Ikeda,
is celebrating her life on July 30, 2023 from 2-5 pm. We would love tohave her friends and family join us. Please visit this link for more details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebration-of-life-for-jeanne-ikeda-douglas-tickets-535167338917.

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The Community Fund honours the legacies of Japanese Canadians by providing grants in six project streams:
community projects | arts | sports | scholarships | infrastructure | intergenerational wellness

NOW OPENNOW OPEN

Infrastructure
Assisting Japanese Canadian Organizations
and groups with
Building Improvements (Category 1)
Funding of up to $250,000 per application orCapital Purchases (Category 2)
Funding of up to $100,000 per application.

Scholarships
Are you Japanese Canadian?

OPENING SOON

Was your family impacted by government actions of the 1940s?
Are you enrolled in, or entering, post-secondary fields of study
in undergraduate, graduate or vocational and career studies at a
Canadian post-secondary institution*?

Scholarships up to $5,000 and $10,000 available forJapanese Canadian Descendants or Survivors

Community Projects
Supporting community-led projects that
promote Japanese or Japanese Canadianculture or opportunities for Japanese
Canadians to connect with each other
and/or their culture or identity.

Application Deadline for first intake: July 14, 2023

Japanese Canadians Orgs (Category 1)
Funding of up to $40,000 per application, orSecond intake opens: September 1, 2023
Deadline: November 1, 2023

Non-Japanese Canadians Orgs (Category 2)
Funding of up to $10,000 per application, or*Post-secondary institutions can include universities and colleges, aswell as vocational institutes, apprenticeship programs, and trade schools
focused specifically on career skills and knowledge.

Unincorporated Japanese Canadian Groups(Category3)
Funding of up to $10,000 per application.

How can we help?
VISIT
jclegacies.com
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EMAIL
info@jclegacies.com
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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

健やかな老後をめざして その64 - 病気とどう付き合っていくか
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）シニアとなって全く病気とは縁のない人は稀な存在と言えましょう。私は、健康的な暮らしをめざして30代半ばより努力を続けていました。
ところが、40代半ばに過労死寸前に陥りました！当時、日本の国立大学の新学科
設立にはわずかな人数しか配置されず、当事者の責任が当然のように求められました。
土日も休まず、年休も取らず、
朝から夜中まで数年間も働き続けました。
出勤しないのは盆と正月の4日程度。
大学教員には残業手当はないので、
タイムカードで働き過ぎをチェックする防御システムもありません。
これではいくら生活習慣病に心がけていたとしても、それを上回る負荷が襲いかか
ります。
実際に、
食事は職場中心になり、運動する時間は無くなり、家には寝に帰るだけとなっていきました。
過労死寸前に陥った際、幸いなことに高血圧や糖尿病などはありませんでした。家系的に脳心血管系疾患をもつ人が多いので、年１回の職場健診の結果を参考に気をつけていたのです。
それこそが、重症化するリスクから私を救ってくれました。
さて、カナダ移住後には環境変化に伴う様々な健康問題が生じました。
湿
気が多く温暖な九州からの移住、
しかも51歳だったので予想されたことですが、年ごとに冷気と乾燥による皮膚障害はひどくなっていきました。
適切な保湿剤を見つけ出し、
辛抱強くケアを続け、さらにミネラル水素水によって細胞を活性化することによって、やっと皮膚障害は解決しました！
ところが敵もさるもの！当地の寒さは、徐々に身体内部を攻撃する様になっていました。
まだ自覚症状の現れていなかった10年前、定時の健康診

断で血液の異常を指摘され、すぐに血液専門医を受診しました。血液がんなどが背景にあるとのことで、細胞診はじめ諸々の検査を行いました。
その結果、重篤な希少血液自己免疫疾患（寒さが赤血球を破壊）と診断されました。
そんな病気があるとは知りませんでした！既に確立されている貧血治療
は、この病気には全く通用しません。
患者数が稀なために研究は進んでおらず、治療薬はまったくなく、輸血さえも危険と説明されました。
身体を環境に適応させるメカニズムがうまく働かなくなった、と考えられます。
北国へ移住したことが発端と言えますね。
夏でさえも朝夕は冷えるので要注意。
クーラーも反応を起こします。
夏でも22℃（暖房）に空調を管理しています。
冬に出歩くことは命を脅かします。
また「感染症に罹患すると劇症貧血のリスクが高くなる」とも言われ、
コロナ禍では恐怖でした。
と言うことで、
夏も冬も日系文化会館の活動になかなか参加できません。
読者の中には「付き合いが悪くなったな」と感じている人もいるかもしれませんね。
どうかご理解ください。
最近の検査結果は、
エイジングと共に赤血球破壊の起きる頻度が高まっていることを示しています。
神様はお見通しです。
「習慣病とは異なり、コントロールが難しい難病にどう向き合っていきますか？」と試されているように思います。
すでにハミルトンと大分の血液専門医の連携を主導しましたが、将来は新しい治療法の開発（治験）に参加していきます。病気を克服することは難しくても、病と歩む過程の中に自身を活かす楽しみを見いだしていきましょう。
「転んでもただでは起きない精神」
でしょうか
（笑）
。

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

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23COMMUNITY

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

JSS プログラム：2023年7月＆８月
2023年7月と8月に予定されている JSSのプログラムです。
詳細やお申込
みはJSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200、
programs@jss.caまで。

Check out our upcoming July & August2023 programs and events!

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

モミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。

Road Safety for Drivers※登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト :「運転者の安全について学ぼう」
7月１2日（水）15時（英語 ＆日本語）

夏は多くの人々が車で旅行する季節。
自由さもある一方、運転には様々なリ
スクや問題も伴います。
この講座では、オンタリオ州警察（OPP, Ontario
Provincial Police）の警官から、運転する上で知っておきたいトラブルの種類や対処方法について学びます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで
「グリーフ
（喪失）
について学ぼう」*Pre-registration required. Visit our website and/or contact 416-3859200 / programs@jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

*Visit our website for the list of seminars & past recordings.
Wed. July 12, 3pm (English & Japanese)

Summer is the season where many people travel around by car. While itis fun and gives you a flexibility, driving may come with variety of safety
risks and unwanted issues. In this session, you will learn from the OPP(Ontario Provincial Police) officers about types of troubles on road andwhat to do when you (your driver) face those troubles.

* Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register
Grief and Grief Literacy 101
Wed. July 26, 3pm (English with Japanese Interpretation)

7月２6日（水）15時（英語と日本語通訳付）
グリーフは、人間の自然な反応ですが、喪に苦しむ人々に孤独感と孤立を引き起こします。個人・仲間・コミュニティが喪の中で悲しむ人々を支えていくには、
ひとりでも多くの人がグリーフというものを理解し、やさしさと思いやりをもった対応を身に着ける必要があります。本セミナーでグリーフやグリーフケアについて知り、悲しみの中にいる大切なひとを暖かく支える方法を学びましょう。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで「手関節炎：症状と対処法について学ぶ」

This presentation will define grief and introduce grief literacy. The
concept of grief literacy is embedded in a public health commitment
to understanding and addressing the loneliness and isolation causedby grief. The goal of grief literacy is to empower individuals, networks
and communities to support those among us who are grieving witheveryday acts of kindness and compassion.
* Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register
Tips for Handling Your Hand Arthritis
Wed. August 9, 3pm (English)

8月9日
（水）
１5時（英語）手の関節炎は、普段良く行う簡単なタスクさえも困難にすることで、生活の質に大きな影響を与える可能性があります。本セミナーでは疾患教育を理解し、手の関節炎とは何か、痛みやこわばりの対処法、関節保護に関するヒント、
そして手のエクササイズについて学んでいきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブ
サイト、
またはprograms@jss.caまで

Hand arthritis can significantly impact one’s quality of life, making eventhe simplest tasks a challenge. This seminar will focus on understanding
disease education and understanding what is hand arthritis, strategies
for managing pain and stiffness, joint protection strategies, and how
we can exercise our hands.
* Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register（２）
JSS家族支援プログラム(2) JSS Family Support Programs

発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグループです。応用行動科学療法コンサルタントが会を進行します。
月1回開催。

Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raising children (of any age) who are neurodiverse. It is facilitated by a behaviour※ お申込み・お問合せは、
kakehashinokai@jss.ca または、
416-385-9200
まで。

2. Single Mothers Support Group

1. Kakehashi no Kai

1. かけはしの会オンライン交流会

2. シングルマザーサポートグループ
シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象とした、
情報交換や経験談などを話し支え合うグループです。
ソーシャル
ワーカーが一緒に進行します。
月1回開催。
※ お申込み・お問合せは、SMSG@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。
（3）
レギュラーJSSプログラム（日本語）

1. クラフトクラブ交流会 第１・３水曜日、10時半～正午
編み物 ７/１９＆８/１６「 スマホショルダーバッグ」

A monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences. It isfacilitated by a registered social worker.
*Contact smsg@jss.ca for more details.
(3) JSS Regular Programs
1. Craft Club Social Wed. 10:30am - noon
Knitting – July 19 & Aug 16 “Crossbody Cell Phone Purse”*No sewing club in July and Aug. *RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
2. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group

※７・８月の縫い物の会はお休みとなります※ お申込み・お問合せは、
craftclub@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。
2. 懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 第2・4月曜日、1３時半～１５時
同じ世代の方々と集まって、誰もが若いころに一度は歌ったことのある歌を一緒に歌う会です。※お申込み・お問合せはutanokai_b@jss.caまで。

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consultant. *Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca for more details.

Twice a month on 2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm

This is a group where you can get together with people of yourgeneration and sing songs together that everyone has sung at least
once at their young age.
*Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

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

AGENDA
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

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

Any member who will not be present in person can sign the attached Proxy Form. Members may
only vote in person or by completing the Proxy Form. This form can be filled in and returned

online by following this link:

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

By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the
JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member
may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes.
I/We* hereby appoint______________ as proxy for each of the undersigned
to vote for the undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of themembers of the JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 25 2023 at any and all
adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

, 2023.

Signature of 1st Member
Please Print Name

__

_

___

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

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

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www.jccc.on.ca

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61st Annual

Issei Day
1962 - 2023

Sunday October 1, 2023
6 Garamond Court
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Registration will open on September 1, 2023
(Deadline: September 22, 2023)

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JCCC 25th Annual

Family & Friends

Golf

Tournament

SharedPower Cart
included!

In Support of JCCC Heritage Programs

SHARED POWER CART INCLUDED

Sunday September 17, 2023
Rolling Hills Golf Club – Classic Course
12808 Warden Avenue
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: (905) 888-1955

Entry Fee: $100 + HST (JCCC Members) $110 + HST (Non-Member)

Includes: Green Fees & Shared Power Cart, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, PrizesEnter as an individual player, or partner with family/friends
Shared Power Cart included in price - be at the course by 8 am!
Shotgun Start - all Tee-offs @ 8:30 am (Texas Scramble Tournament Format)*Award Categories Include:TM~ iA Private Wealth Cup (Lowest Scramble Score for Foursome)*~ Consul General of Japan Cup (Lowest Family [all related] Scramble)*~ Roy & Kay Shin Memorial Cup (Lowest Grandparent/Grandchild Score)* a Foursome cannot win both categories** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age***See application form on reverse - deadline September 8, 2023

Sponsorships also welcome – Family or Corporate
BRONZE: $200 - "Sponsored by" signage on the Golf Course and displayed at Dinner
SILVER: $400 - signage as above + 2 Golf/Dinner tickets
GOLD: $600 - signage + 4 Golf/Dinner tickets
CORPORATE: Negotiable

Games, Dinner & Prize Presentations will start at 4 pm at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre following the tournament(Dinner only: Adults: $30, Children (under 10 y/o): $10 Proceeds to JCCC Heritage Programs)
PLATINUM SPONSOR

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416-441-2345 | www.jccc.on.ca

iA Private Wealth Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection
Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA
Private Wealth Inc. operates.

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Entry Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023 Format: Texas Scramble (same as previous years)*** Shotgun Start – Everyone Tees off at 8:30 am sharp! Please arrive by 8 am ***Games, Dinner and Awards Presentation at JCCC starting from 4:00 p.m.
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: ___________________________________________________

 JCCC Member*  Non-member

Player 2*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
 JCCC Member*  Non-member*Player 3*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
 JCCC Member*  Non-member*Player 4*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
 JCCC Member*  Non-member*Award Categories (please complete appropriate category - you may select either #2 or #3)
Category (if applicable)

Yes

No

1) Grandparent/Grandchild pair in group (for Roy & Kay Shin Trophy)

Player #: ____
Player #: ____

2) All Related in Group (for Consul General of Japan Cup)YesYesTM3) All Friends in Group (for iA Private Wealth Cup)Sponsorship: Gold $600 (4 golfers) Silver $400 (2 golfers) Bronze $200 (sign)= $__________ (no HST)
Registration Fees (non-member)$110 x Number of entries _____ = $_________

JCCC Members$100 x Number of entries _____ = $_________

Dinner Only

Adults: $30 x ____ + Children: $10 x ____ = $_________SUB-TOTAL of above= $_________ > __________

HST (13% of Sub-total) = $__________
GRAND TOTAL(Payment must be made in advance - tee-offs assigned based on paid entries only)= $__________

MasterCard  American Express
Cheque payable to “JCCC” (Please mail to JCCC)(Cash and Debit or Credit Cards accepted at JCCC Reception Desk – please do NOT mail cash)


Visa

Card # |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__|__| Expiry |__|__| / |__|__|Name on Card: ________________________________ Authorized Signature: _________________________________PLEASE PRINT

Office Use Only: JCCC Receipt No. _________ Date: ____________

Processed by: ________

Fax completed form with Credit Card info to the JCCC at Fax No: (416) 441-2347
Cheques should be mailed with this form to: JCCC Golf, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z528

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