June 2020 2020年6月

Vol. 46 Issue 6

遅き日のつもりて遠き昔かな蕪村
Osoki hi no tsumorite touki mukashi kanaSlow days passing, accumulating,
How distant they are,
The things of the past!			BusonDAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com
Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

Dear Readers,
For the safety of our members, community and friends - and in accordance Ontario public healthdirectives - the JCCC is continues to be closed to the public until further notice.
During our closure, the JCCC will be distributing our newsletter online only. Please feel free
to share our newsletter as it contains helpful information about the community as well as JCCC
offerings during this time of social isolation. Our website, www.jccc.on.ca, as well as our social
media pages will have the most up-to-date information.
Please note that this closure does not apply to private businesses operating at our 6 Garamond
Court location. Please contact them directly for updates on their status. Those business can beaccessed through the JCCC east entrance.
We thank you for your understanding and support, and look forward to welcoming you again
in the near future.
Please stay well.

JCCC Staff

2019 - 2020 JCCC Board of Directors
President 			Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor		Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage			
Jan Nobuto
VP, Management		
Brian Toda
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			
Jonathan Carter
Co – VP, NJCC			
Miki Rushton
Co – VP, NJCC			Jiro Fukushima
Directors			Ann Ashley							Karen Gordon					Mark Hashimoto								Chris Hope								Kristin Kobayashi-Reid					Keiichi Kubo					Linda Ono					John Ota					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					
Karen Webb		
Advisors		
Mackenzie Clugston					Janice Fukakusa					Bill Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda							Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama			
JCCC Foundation Chair		Janice Fukakusa

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Sandy Chan
General Manager		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca		

416-460-3522

Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.228

Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator 			christinet@jccc.on.ca 		
416-441-2345 ext.221
Yuki Nakata
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukin@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca		 416-441-2345 ext.223
Yoshie Watanabe
Community Rentals
yoshiew@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.231

Su Yen Chongsuyenc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.303

Theressa Takasaki

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

theressat@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.300

次号の締め切りは2020年6月16日(火）です。

Yumi Ogasawara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca			416-441-2345 ext.222

Your news is welcome!
Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca

Yoko Tsumagari
Communications and Accounting Associate
yokot@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227

Deadline for the next issue is: Tuesday June 16, 2020.

Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Yoko Tsumagari

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5 Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

Cover Image:
Moon at Ishiyama: Ukiyo-e by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

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Contents
Online Japanese Conversation

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Messages from JCCC

4Marie Ikeda and Peter Wakayama
Awarded Order of The Rising Sun

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JCCC Events / Programs

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Volunteer Spotlight and News

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SHODO CLASS is now virtual!

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Japanese Social Services News

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Thank you – Donations

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New JCCC Archive Collections

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Sedai Features

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In Memory of Dr. V. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas

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Caring from a Distance Vol. 2

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Exciting food options
during the Covid -19 isolation period!

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How Much Is Your Home Worth Now

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Embrace @ Home

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お肌と身体のセルフケアアドバイス
Films on streaming
読書の時間～書店が選ぶおススメ本～

Renewing JCCC membership23

健やかな老後をめざして

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ONLINE JAPANESE CONVERSATIONPRIVATE LESSONS INCONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE!
Would you like to improve your conversational Japanese?
Would you like to expand your Japanese language skills
with a private coach?
Would you like to be able to converse about yourfavourite subjects in Japanese?
1 ON 1 online Japanese conversation might be ananswer to your needs.
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is pleased toannounce our new 1 ON 1 Online Conversational
Japanese Language Lessons. Whether you are a
beginner (with some prior basic Japanese langauge
training), intermediate or advanced, here’s an opportunity
to develop your Japanese conversation skills in a direct
one and one basis. All of our instructors are native
Japanese speakers who are experienced/certified withJapanese language teaching and are also fluent inEnglish.

LEARN JAPANESE WHILE SUPPORTING THE JCCC
All funds from the 1 ON 1 Japanese Conversation
program go directly to supporting the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre. As a result of the COVID 19 pandemic,
activities at the JCCC have been severely curtailed. Our
instructors are all donating their time and expertise tosupport the JCCC until normal activities resume.

All lessons are offered on a remote basis via Zoom.
Lesson content and format are customizable on a
student by student basis.

This program is suitable for students over 15 years of age with a basic
knowledge of Japanese and who wish to practice their conversational
skills. Students are not required to be a member of JCCC.

SCHEDULE / FEE
LESSONS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE:
Use anytime to best suit you own convenience and preferred schedule. Lesson date
and times to be coordinated with your instructor in advance. Classes may be taken
multiple times per week or once every 1-3 weeks according to students’ desire(pending instructors availability). All lessons must be completed within a 3 month
period (effective from the first lesson date).
5 x 30 Minute Lesson Package - 5 x $10.00 = $50.00

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JCCC Update from the Board andManagement
I hope that you and your family and friends
are doing well.
Since the JCCC closed its doors
on March 16, we have been working ona survival plan to carry us through until
December 2020. In order for the JCCC
to achieve this plan we are borrowing$700,000 to meet our cash flow needs.
We are appealing to the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre community andfriends directly, to help us to get throughthis difficult time.
With sincere thanks on behalf of the
JCCC in advance, the best way to help
is to go online to the JCCC website anddonate what you can on a monthly basis
for the next 12 months or a one time gift.

What Challenge is the JCCC facing?
The JCCC operates as a not for profit
cultural organization on a break evenbudget annually with almost $2 million incosts for the building and staff alone notincluding other expenses.
With no positive cashflow as a resultof the shutdown we took aggressive steps
to reduce operating costs in the building,but we largely preserved employment andbelieve that it is important to support our
staff now and going forward through thisuncertain environment. The JCCC has
16 full-time staff and operates with 1,100
volunteers.
I am one of those volunteers as is
every member of the board of directors.
The greatest challenge facing the JCCC
is not so much the current shutdown, but
in the months following the re-opening of
the economy. Society will be balancing
the risk factors of social gathering prior tofeeling confident and safe that vaccines
and therapeutic treatments for COVID-19
are widely available.
The JCCC revenue model is highly
dependent on activities and space rentals
that support large gatherings of people

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4for cultural or martial arts classes, tradeshows, meetings and other functions. The
slow return of those activities increases andextends the JCCC’s financial challenge
and a return to normal is not projected until
we are well into 2021.
Adding to the financial pressure, wecancelled our largest fundraising events
during this shutdown including the:•Annual bazaar in May;•
Sakura Gala in May;•
Toronto Japanese Film Festival in
June;•
Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festivals in
July;•
Postponement of the Tokyo 2020
Olympics (the JCCC was to be a major
venue supporting a festival like viewing
pavilion in partnership with CBC Sports).
Space rentals for third party events havebeen replaced with refund requests forbookings into the Fall.
The timeframe for recovery is uncertain.

What Steps Has the JCCC Taken to
Date?
The JCCC has pursued all applicablegovernment programs for emergency
assistance, any deferred tax, bank interest,
insurance options, and other negotiatedpayment terms to extend outstanding
payables.
The recent extension of the Canadian
Emergency Wage Subsidy Program for a
few more months will be helpful to extend
our time horizon to manage the borrowed
funds into early 2021.
Unfortunately with no work available,
we gave sixteen part-time hourly
employees their Record of Employment toallow them to take advantage of any othergovernment support available to them atthis time.
In order to build up a cash reserve tofund the JCCC for the next several months,
we have taken a small business loan for$40,000 from the Canada Emergency
Business Account, borrowed $160,000

from pledges made to our capital accountthat was set aside to build a new Taiko
Studio this year that we have had to put
on hold, and borrowed $500,000 interest
free from the JCCC Foundation. We
also launched a short-term Emergency
JCCC Relief Fund, which, thanks to thegenerosity of many supporters of the
JCCC, has raised over $75,000.
Our dedicated staff remain busy
with managing the various operational
responsibilities at the centre andmaintaining contact with our members,
particularly our seniors, customers andvendors.
In addition, we are adjusting centre
programs for online access and making
procedural and physical changes to thebuilding to reopen the JCCC with thehighest standards for health safety andguest enjoyment.
All are working hard to develop new
ideas and opportunities to prepare the
JCCC for a new normal.

What Does the Future Look Like for
the JCCC?
The JCCC has some breathing room tooperate until the end of 2020 and into thestart of 2021 using the newly borrowed
funds. These loans will be added to the$1.3 million that the JCCC still owes thebank for the construction of 6 Garamond
Court.
In total we invested $17 million in our
new centre and we had been diligent inpaying off our debt when this pandemic hit.
The JCCC financial model developed
over the past 20 years relies on three main
revenue streams:
1. Cultural/martial arts programming,
events, sponsorship
2. Short and long-term Space rentals/
leasing
3. Annual community donations andsupport directly from the JCCC Foundation.
The JCCC now needs to take two key
steps to weather the storm and secure its
future.
Short-term, expanding our reachto develop online revenue models will
reduce our dependence on large physicalgatherings, and financial support from thecommunity will provide some relief.
In the long term, our goal remains
to build up the JCCC Foundation for the
purpose of sustaining JCCC operations
and programming far into the future.

JCCC Foundation (JCCCF)
The JCCC Foundation’s ability to lendmoney to the JCCC has saved the day
during the COVID-19 crisis and has provenhow critical the Foundation is to safeguarda sustainable future for the JCCC.
An interesting historical perspectiveon the JCCC Foundation – with the current
loan, the JCCC is now being actively
protected by the spirit of its community
ancestors (Issei-first generation arrived
1877-1907, and Nisei- second generation
born 1918-1947).
In 1996 we purchased the newcentre at 6 Garamond Court and started
renovations.
We committed to the early foundersof the JCCC at that time that all proceedsfrom the sale of the original centre at
123 Wynford Drive (built by the Issei
and Nisei in 1962), along with any major
gifts received from their estates, would
be forever preserved in the new JCCC
Foundation and would not be used toconstruct the new centre.
The Foundation was designed tomake an annual contribution to the JCCC
of less than its’ investment returns to assist
the JCCC operations while continuing togrow the Foundations assets.
While we never reached the original
goal of funding the Foundation to a levelthat could support the operations of
the JCCC at a self-sustaining level, theFoundation assets have been carefully
managed, and now form the base fromwhich we’ve been able to borrow to deal
with the current crisis. Times like this haveshown how critical it is to the long term
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the Foundation up over time.
The long term plan to grow theFoundation to a level where the annual
contribution from the Foundation to the
JCCC combined with smaller annual
donations directly to the JCCC covers one
third of our annual $3 million total operating
costs.
The goal of the Foundation remains to
support the JCCC and its programming for
generations to come.

Your Support is Needed for thisEmergency Relief Campaign.
The best way to help is to go online at www.
jccc.on.ca and make a monthly pledge forthe next year, or a single donation to help
us get through this uncertain time.
The first $30,000 of your new pledges
will be matched dollar for dollar by Naotoshi
Seko and his wife Noreen Kuroyama.
Thank you Nao and Noreen. Please makeyour donation here.
Of course you can also make acontribution to the JCCC Foundation tobuild our future by reaching out to Kathy
Tazumi kathyt@jccc.on.ca
I sincerely thank you for supporting
the JCCC and for bringing to life our mottoof “Friendship through Culture”.
Please stay safe and healthy and enjoy thesummer.
Yours sincerely,

Gary Kawaguchi
President
On behalf of the JCCC Board of Directors

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Another month has passed and we continue
to deal with the pandemic and perhaps thegreatest challenge that the JCCC has had
to weather in its nearly 60 year history. As
our provincial government starts to unveil
plans for the early stages of the gradualreopening, we know will need to adapt to“the new normal.”In the past month the JCCC has
started to provide some of our services
in a virtual format and, like other major
Canadian culture institutions, we areshifting some offerings on-line. This month
we will introduce an on-line sake program(with home delivery!) as well as one-onone Japanese conversation classes. Sixof our martial arts clubs provide on-line
content while Shodo calligraphy is using
ZOOM to complete its most recent roundof lessons. The ukulele club practices
regularly and a series of Yosakoi danceworkshops commence this month. Our
weekly on-line film series has attracted
nearly 10,000 viewers to date with a Koreeda retrospective and a Best of TJFF seriesplanned for the summer. Nikkei folk artists
Annie Sumi’s delicately gorgeous on-line
concert charmed hundreds of listeners and
we are planning more on-line musical farein the months to come. Bilingual children’sbook readings, tea ceremonies and heritage
offerings can be found on our social media
channels with increasing regularity.
As our members and followers begin
to experience these new formats, some areoffered for an appropriate fee while others,
where possible, are free with an invitation
to donate to our JCCC emergency relief
appeal. As we continue to expand our online presence, please remember financial
support is critical in helping us provide ourcultural programming and preparing for the
new normal. We will continue to deliver

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6on the JCCC’s mandate but we need yourhelp.
As programs shift online, we must also
prepare the JCCC for reopening. Working
with partners in the Wynford Cultural
Corridor (including the Aga Khan Museum
and the Ontario Science Centre) we areinvestigating “best practices” for operation
in a post-COVID world. Our reception deskis being fitted for a plastic safety barrier,some washrooms will go “touchless”,
new hygiene and cleaning protocols will
increase the frequency of sanitization.
Space allocations are being realigned
to allow for social distancing and limited
attendance at gatherings. We have always
prided ourselves on a clean and wellmaintained space but we are redoubling
those efforts to ensure members can enjoy
the Centre secure in the knowledge that it
is safe environment.
So as you can see, things are very
hectic and there is a great deal to be done
as we prepare for the future. In the spiritof the generations who built this Centre
we will continue to promote “Friendshipthrough Culture” even if, for the time being,that friendship requires a safe distance.
Please stay well everyone. Thank you
for your thoughts and support and we can’t
wait to open our doors to you again.

James Heron, Executive Director

MARIE IKEDA AND PETER WAKAYAMAAWARDED ORDER OF THE RISING SUN
Conferment of Decoration on Foreign Nationals
Ms. Marie Meiko IKEDA
President of the JCCC in charge of heritage in 2009. The
JCCC’s Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre, opened in2014, is the fruit of his tireless work and now the largest
institution dedicated to the history of Japanese Canadians.
He also established a permanent art gallery at the JCCC
to exhibit Japanese culture and works of Japanese artists.
In addition to his contribution towards the establishment in2008 of Shodo Canada, founded to popularize and promote
understanding of Japanese calligraphy, he has served as
the organization’s Vice-President for 12 years from the startof the organization to the present. In particular, he secured
the venue within the JCCC for Shodo Canada’s annual
exhibition, the largest shodo event in Canada. Now in its
12th year, the exhibition features entries from a nationwide competition, and has provided an annual opportunity
for shodo students across Canada to improve their skills
and showcase their work. It also has provided a venue
for countless attendants to deepen their appreciation andunderstanding of Japanese culture.
The JCCC offers its heart-felt congratulation to these
two great friends, supporters and leaders. They exemplify
the spirit upon which this centre was built and continues tothrive.

On April 29, 2020 the Government of Japan announced
the recipients of the 2020 Spring Imperial Decorations.
Among them were two very special members of the JCCC:
Marie Meiko Ikeda and Peter Hiroshi Wakayama. Bothare recognized for their contributions toward promoting
Japanese culture in Canada and friendship and goodwill
between Japan and Canada.
Marie is awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Goldand Silver Rays. She worked to establish the Ontario
Chapter of Sumi-e Society of America in 1980. When the
Chapter was replaced by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada in
1984, she began serving as an Executive Board Member.
She also served as its President for three years starting in
1998. Giving lectures and demonstrations on sumi-e (inkbrush painting) at the JCCC and working as an instructor
for sumi-e classes, she conveyed the appeal of the art form
to a wide variety of people spanning generations. Marie
served as Vice-President of Shodo Canada from 2008
to the present. Her work over the years has contributed
greatly to the organization’s growth and the promotion of
shodo (calligraphy) in Canada.
Peter receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver
Rays. Peter began to manage the historical and cultural
artifacts of the JCCC in 2000, and was appointed as Vice-

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JCCC Events / Programs

Kokuban,a new monthly E-Bulletin

Let’s Createa Virtual Senbazuru Together

In order to keep everyone up-to-datewith our latest, and to share more of ournews with you all, the JCCC is launching
Kokuban, an e-bulletin, in conjunction with
our monthly newsletter. Kokuban, meaning
blackboard, will include information aboutprograms and events, but on top of that,the bulletin will have a focus on celebrating
community – which includes our history,
our people and our accomplishments. Our
maiden issue was distributed on May 28,
and featured videos of two very special
members of our community - the young
Maia and the young-at-heart Mr Harry
Kawabe. If you missed it, here’s the link.

A senbazuru is a hanging collection of1000 origami cranes meant to inspire hopeand the fulfillment of dreams. Due to thedaunting nature of folding 1000 cranes, it
is often a communal activity undertaken bya larger group.
The JCCC is inviting you to help us
create a virtual senbazuru by folding cranes
and taking photographs of them to send to
the JCCC. Younger enthusiasts can also
colour the crane drawing at https://jccc.
on.ca/event/virtual-senbazuru/.
Folding
instructions and a video tutorial are alsoavailable on the website.
Once we have collected 1000
cranes, we will be compiling them into
our virtual senbazuru with a wish for thecontinued health and safety of all who areexperiencing the effects of Covid-19.

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THANK YOU ANNIE!
For one week in May, many hundredsof JCCC friends and community
members enjoyed an on-line concert
from the extraordinary Nikkei folk-artist
ANNIE SUMI. She sang, read from her
Grandfather’s haiku and offered words of
comfort and positivity. Thank you Annie
for your gorgeous music and your calm,
genuine presence. It was something we
all needed in these troubled times. We
look forward to opening our doors andinviting you for an in-person concert soon!
Thank you too to everyone who made adonation to the Centre after the show. For
those of you who want to learn more about
Annie and her music please go to: http://
anniesumi.com/

Winner of the JCCC's Haiku
ContestSince the commencement of social
isolation in March, the JCCC has been
posting a haiku on our social media daily,
using it as a form of expression, and areflection of these times.
Last month, the JCCC launched ahaiku contest to invite the community tocome up with your own haiku . We were
overwhelmed by the number of entries,
and the variety of themes, topics andideas.
We have carefully reviewed thesubmissions, and have selected a winner
for this contest. The decision was basedon whether it is faithful to the seventeen (57-5) syllable structure of a haiku, and how
vivid the imagery is.
We are pleased to announce that thewinning haiku is this one submitted by
Chris Bryant.

spring blossoms open
and, stirred by wayward breezes,
seen - or unseen - fallCongratulations Chris! Chris will bereceiving a pair of tickets to an upcoming
Toronto Japanese Film Festival screening.
Thank you everyone for yoursubmissions. Although the contest has
ended, that does not mean creativity has tostop. We would love for you all to continue
to share your haiku with us in the comment
section of our daily haiku posts on JCCC's
Facebook page.

“Under Cherry Tree” by Takeuchi Keishu

At the Virtual JCCC Film Series…

HIROKAZU KORE-EDARETOSPECTIVE

For those of you – there have been many –who have been enjoying our weekly anime
film screenings, we are trying something alittle different in June.
Hirokazu Kore-eda is arguably
Japan’s finest contemporary directors
and screenwriters and certainly the mostcelebrated internationally. He won the Jury
Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
for Like Father, Like Son and the Palmed'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for
Shoplifters.
“Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda ranks among the best-known andmost acclaimed directors in world cinema
today. Each of his films is marked bya subtle dramatic touch, a gentle yet
assured feeling for the profundity andemotional charge of everyday life, and an
enduring fascination with the role of thefamily in contemporary Japanese society.
Kore-eda has varied his approach to
exploring his signature themes, resulting ina consistently touching and truly humanist
oeuvre." - Film at Lincoln Center, 2018
“Kore-eda’s films typically explore
universal themes—memory, the passageof time, the nature of happiness, what itmeans to be a family—through nuanced
narrative
structures.
Circlingbackover events, they slowly reveal new
perspectives on how characters andstories can be interpreted and understood.
It is this distinctive combination of thematicconcerns and formal strategies that gives
Kore-eda’s films their richness and depth."- BAMPFA, 2019
Over the month of June the Virtual
JCCC film series will feature 4 of his films,
all dealing with themes of family and its
meaning: Like Father, Like Son; Our Little
Sister; After the Storm and The Third
Muder. For detail, please see page 23.
We are keeping screening fees low($4.99) and the admission you pay will help
us hold things together until the crisis has
passed. Many thanks to our great friends
and supporters at the Japan Foundation
Toronto and our film program lead sponsor
NTN Bearing Corporation.
Please check our website for moredetail on screening dates and times.

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Martial Arts Classes Update
While the JCCC building remains closed tothe public, some of our martial arts classes
have begun to hold practices virtually.
Some programs are offering a full workout
and others are limited to a short exercise
routine as they are restricted by space andequipment.
Please see below for a listing ofclasses and class times. We encourage
you to join in when you can as a way tostay fit and to continue to connect to yourprogram, your sensei and your friends.
If you are a current student, you
should have received an invitation fromyour course leader to attend classes.
If you have not, please email us atonlineclasses@jccc.on.ca and we will put
you in touch with the course leader.
AikidoSundays – 10:00 am to 11:30 am and11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesdays – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursdays – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Iaido
Contact info@mumonkai.ca to inquire
about class schedule
Judo
Wednesdays – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Karate(led by Shito Ryu Itosu Kai Honbu Dojo)
Mondays – from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Wednesdays – from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Kendo
Wednesdays – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Sundays – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Kyudo
Mondays – 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturdays – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
The JCCC is extremely grateful to all
the instructors who continue to volunteer
their time and resources to support club
activities. Please keep fit and stay safe!
We hope to see you at the JCCC soon.

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JCCC Events / Programs
A Recipe from our Seniors’
Supper Club
While we are starting to see a reductionin the Covid-19 restrictions in Ontario, ourSeniors’ Supper Club is still suspended
until at least September. Until that time,
we urge all our attendees to stay safe andkeep cooking.
In honour of our approaching summer,a recipe fit for the barbeque is in order. If
you do not have access to a BBQ, follow
the oven instructions below.

Teriyaki Chicken (serves 2)

This marinade can also be used withchicken wings or chicken breasts or evenbeef and fish.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs½ cup shoyu
1 tbsp mirin
3 tbsp sugar¼ tsp fresh grated ginger
Equipment
Cutting board, Sharp knife, Small mixing
bowl, Measuring cups and spoons, Plastic
bag for marinating, Small pot, Foil forcooking
Instructions
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine
shoyu, mirin, sugar and ginger to make themarinade.
2. Pour marinade into the plastic bag.
3. On cutting board, cut chicken thighs
in half. Place halves into the marinade.
Place bag into the refrigerator for at least
half an hour to marinate.

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OnlineBookreading/Storytelling
If using BBQ –1. Preheat BBQ.
2. Remove chicken to a plate and pourremaining marinade into a small pot andbring to a rapid boil. Reserve to use tobaste the chicken.
3. Lightly oil grilling surface of BBQ.
Reduce heat to medium.
4. Place chicken thighs, removed frommarinade, onto the grilling surface.
5. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, bastingwith boiled marinade at each turn.
6. Remove to plate and baste again.
Serve with steamed rice and veggies.
If using Oven –1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking tray with foil and placechicken on tray.
3. Pour remaining marinade into a small
pot and bring to a rapid boils. Reserve to
use to baste the chicken.
4. Place chicken in oven for 30 minutes,
turning and basting the chicken every 10
minutes.
5. Remove to plate and baste again.
Serve with steamed rice and veggies.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover chicken in the refrigeratornot longer than 3 days.
Reheat leftover chicken in the
microwave on medium for 1-2 minutes.
Leftover chicken can be frozen for up
to 2 months. Let defrost overnight in the
refrigerator then reheat in microwave.

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Despite temporary closure of the JCCC,
the JCCC Library continues to provide
on-line book reading/storytelling on the
JCCC YouTube channel . New content is
uploaded weekly. Please visit the site for
new videos.
Please check in regularly on our online
channels (website and social media)
regarding the latest updates on re-openingof the JCCC and the JCCC Library.
閉じこもり生活でいまこそもっと本が読みたい！というこの時に、ライブラリーが閉館を余儀なくされているのは、仕方がないとはいえ、残念な状況ですね。再オープンができるよ
うになりましたら、ＪＣＣＣウェブサイトやＳ
ＮＳにてお知らせを流しますので、もうしばら
くお待ちください。
よみ聞かせやブックリーディングをJCCC
Youtubeチャンネルで配信していますので、良かったらのぞいてみてください。現在は週一回のペースです。

Subscribe to the JCCC
YouTube Channel
Missing the JCCC?
Whether you wereused to participatingin our JCCC classes,
or attended many of our events andperformances, you’ll be able to get ataste of some of the great things about
the JCCC on our YouTube Channel. The
JCCC has invited many of our program
leaders, as well as community partners toshare their skills, talents and ideas throughseries of videos. Hop onto our YouTube
Channel and browse for yourself. Content
is continually being enriched, so check inregularly for your fix of all things Japaneseand Japanese Canadian.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UC0E4hjyHxskaI46aG-L9Waw

ONLINE YOSAKOIKIDS WORKSHOPS*Ages between 6 and 12*

Join us for a fascinating look into the worldof Japan’s national drink with internationalsake sommelier and educator Mariko
Tajiri. Starting June 25 Mariko will present
three independent 90-minute seminars,
each addressing a different facet of sakeand the culture around its creation andenjoyment.
Seminars are conducted over ZOOM.
Each is 90 minutes and the fee is $35 perseminar however connoisseurs taking all
3 seminars will be charged just $95.
If you want to savour as you study,
Sake Study Packs featuring three bottles
can ordered for home deliver (in the GTA)
for $92 through https://rglrcoffee.square.
site/event
To register and pay seminar fee, please
visit at www.jccc.on.ca

Seminar #1: SAKE 101
Thurs. June 25 @ 7:30 - 9:00pm

Looks at the basics in terms of how sakeis made, the varying types and grades ofsake and its history.

Seminar #2 SERVING SAKE
Thurs. July 9 @ 7:30 - 9:00pm

Looks at how to enjoy sake. How should
it be served? How it is best paired withfood? How does one select the correcttemperature and glassware by season
and circumstance?

Seminar #3 REGIONALITY
Thurs. July 23 @ 7:30 - 9:00pm

As with wine, region and terrior are essential to your sake knowledge. Learn about
the important regions, what characteristic
you should look for from certain regions
and who the best producers are.

The JCCC is excited to announce a seriesof Yosakoi dance workshops offered inpartnership with Sakuramai Toronto!
Yosakoi is an energetic Japanese style
dance that is fun and easy to learn. During
this difficult time of social distancing, let’sconnect through Sakuramai Toronto’s fun
online workshops and keep our community
alive!
Joining an online Yosakoi danceclass is a fun way to get your children to
be active at home, and interact with otherchildren. Who knows, they may evenmake new friends. Or if they miss their old
friends, why not get together and register
as a group? If they have friends they wantto connect with, sign up as a group andtake advantage of the group discount.
To learn more, please visit here.
Registration ends Friday, June 12.

桜舞トロント
よさこいオンライン
キッズワークショップ
対象年齢：６歳～12歳

In the face of the COVID-19 outbreak,the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre(JCCC) is facing unprecedented operating
challenges and we need your help.
The JCCC Emergency Appeal is
our request for your financial support toweather this unprecedented crisis.
We closed the JCCC on March 16thcancelling all progams, classes and eventsplanned to the end of June.
During this closure the JCCC has no
new revenue but still has operational costs
to bear.
Please consider supporting the JCCC
Emergency Appeal. We know these are
tough times for everyone so we welcome
any donation.
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/donate/emergency_appeal.php
Thank you for your support.

For updates,
please follow us on

トロントを拠点に活動中のよさこいダンス
グループ「桜舞トロント」の協力のもとオンラ
インワークショップが開催されることになりました！
新型コロナウイルス感染拡大に伴い外出自粛が続く毎日。そんな時こそエネルギッシュ
なよさこいワークショップを通してコミュニティと繋がり、親御さんまたお子さんの毎日に今よりもっと笑顔そして活気をお届けできたらと願っています。ぜひ、桜舞トロントと一緒に楽しいよさこいを踊りましょう！
「みんなの顔がみたい！」そんなお子さんにはお友達同士での参加も大歓迎です。4名以上ご登録の場合グループ割引あり！新しいお友達も作れるチャンスです☆
参加ご希望の方はワークショップ申込みペー
ジまでどうぞ＜申込み締切＞ 6月12日（金）11June 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 6

JCCC Volunteer News
Volunteer Spotlight
In this space, we will be shining a “spotlight” on one of our many dedicated JCCC volunteers.

Meet Toshiki M.
Toshiki has brought traditional Japanese storytelling to our festivals and has
most recently begun recording some stories for the JCCC’s virtual library –Japanese and English.
How long have you been a volunteer here at the JCCC?
I have been volunteering since 2018.
How did you get involved with volunteering at the JCCC?
It was my first year in Canada and I was looking for places to perform kamishibai storytelling.
Luckily, I got an offer to perform for Natsumatsuri and we've been cooperatingin many events since then.
What type of volunteer work have you done?
Not only have I done the kamishibai storytelling but I've also worked as guideat the bazaar.

The JCCC is Implementing a new Volunteer Database System
ボランティアデータベースソフトウェア導入
By Volunteer Committee

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JCCC Staff have been hard atwork developing and planning theimplementation of the new Volunteer
Database system that will better support
our volunteers and events. This systempromises to be easier and more efficient forvolunteers to use and it will safely protect
and secure all volunteer information. It
may take some time for the system tobecome fully operational, but once in place
it will make registering for events and theadministration work easier.
Our goal, during this time, is to test thesystem so it will be ready to use for events
after the JCCC is reopened.
We will update you on our progressin future newsletters and look forward to
your support as we improve our volunteer
database system.

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JCCCでは、今年ようやくボランティアデー
タ管理ソフトウェアを導入する運びとなり、
只今、
ソフトウェアの構成に取り組んでいます。晴れて緊急事態宣言が解除され、JCCC再オープン後のイベント開催が可能になるまでに、
このソフトウェアの使用テストを行い、実際イベント時に活用していけることを目標にしています。
このソフトウェア導入により、事務管理面だ
けでなくボランティアの皆様にも沢山のメリッ
トを感じていただけると思います。簡潔で効率的なボランティア登録や、イベント当日のサイン・インとアウトが可能になります。更に、個人情報の管理が徹底され、安全に保管されます。
今後しばらくの間、システムを変えるうえで、ボランティアの皆様には何かとご迷惑をおかけする事もございますが、引き続き進行
状況をお知らせしていきたいと思います。
ご理解とご協力のほどどうぞよろしくお願い致します。

SHODO CLASS is now virtual!

http://www.norikomaeda.com/

未曾有の事態に、まるで全てが止まってしまったような状況の中、JCCC書道クラスはオンラインに移行する思い切った決断をしました。
バーチャルな環境にも関わらず、和気藹々、
かつ集中力の凝縮した収穫の多い授業が５週間続きました。いつもとは違う「非日常」な設定の中で、参加した生徒さんそれぞれの創
意工夫と熱意が上達の成果をもたらしました。
「未知との遭遇」のように出発した書道のオンラインクラスは「未来への足跡」を着実に残しました。

When everything was being put on pause,
we took a leap of faith into the worldof virtual classes. What we found wasthat students who participated becameamazingly immersed in and focused on
the study of calligraphy. The classes
were filled with wonderful discussion on
calligraphy and of culture at large. Andof course, the virtual classroom is always
filled with laughter.
Each and every student who took
part in the Shodo classes contributed anenormous amount of focus and dedication.
I was amazed to see the incredible growthin each and every student who participated.
We started with uncertainty, but what
resulted from the classes was clarity thatas long as there was a will to immerse
ourselves in our communities, culture willfind a way to survive.
By Noriko Maeda, 前田典子 書道インストラクター

Stay Connected

For updates, please follow us on

The JCCC social media channels are a fantastic way to connect
with us and the community at large. Find out about important
notices, see what we have been up to, and don't forget, we
also want to hear from you. We look forward to connecting withyou on Facebook and Instagram!

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Japanese Social Services

Pandemic within a Pandemic: Domestic Violence and Abuse
The increase of domestic violence (DV),child abuse, and elder abuse during thecurrent COVID-19 pandemic has beenreported across the world, including
Canada.
Under the current measures taken tocombat the spread of COVID-19, victims
and abusers are inevitably spending moretime together at home. The additional
likelihood of abusers experiencing morestress over financial pressure, loss of jobs,
as well as the constant threat of infection,
increases the incentive for abusers tomaltreat their victims. As the victims areforced to remain behind closed doors
without many opportunities for them toleave their homes, such as for work, forschool, or to meet with friends, has madethis pandemic time more challenging forvictims to seek help.
Victims of abuse are faced with adifficult predicament under the current
circumstance. Even when they decide toseek help by leaving their home, by leaving
their home they face the risk of contracting
the Coronavirus. However, seeking help
is the first step for victims to start theirjourney of life without abuse.
If you are suffering from abuse of
any kind, please contact JSS (JapaneseSocial Services) or the resources listed
below. Some of the listed resources
can be accessed by Texting or by use ofa messaging app. With friends, decidea hand gesture that you can use overvideo chat or in-person as a gesture tocommunicate that you need help.
It is more essential than ever for friends,
neighbours, or anyone around victims toreach out to victims of abuse. If you suspect
anything unusual or suspicious about yourfriends or neighbours (e.g., loud disturbing
noises, crying, change in appearancesor stressed facial expressions), pleasereach out to that person. Be mindful thatthe abusers may be listening to yourcommunication with the victims, and to ask
victims yes or no questions, for example,"Would you like me to call 911 or a shelter
for you?"
JSS accepts calls and inquiries
about DV, child abuse, and elder abuse.
Please contact JSS regarding the detailsof the support and services the following
agencies provide.. JSS counsellors willassist you to connect with the appropriate
resources.
JSS is providing services via phone
and online. Counsellors are accepting
phone calls at 416-385-9200 duringbusiness hours (Monday through Friday,
10am to 6pm). If you receive the voicemessaging system, please leave yourname, phone number, a brief description ofyour inquiry, and the best time and method
for to be contacted. Or send an email to
Takanori.Kuge@jss.ca or Junko.mifune@jss.ca.

外出制限で増加するドメスティック・バイオレンスや虐待
３月末に発令された非常事態宣言下で、また外出制限が長期化されることで、ドメスティッ
ク・バイオレンス（DV）や児童虐待及び老人
虐待の更なる深刻化が危惧されています。
被害者が加害者と家に居る時間が増えることに加え、加害者にも経済的なプレッシャー
や失業、感染や将来への不安などのストレスから、暴力や虐待をふるう要因が増える為です。また失業や在宅勤務又は学校の閉校で、加害者も家にいる時間が増えることで、被害者が助けを求めにくい状態に陥っていることが懸念されています。外出制限のある現状では、助けを求めるチャンスになっていた学校
や職場、または友達と会ったりする機会が無くなっているからです。
被害者が助けを求めて家を去る決心をしても、外へ出て助けを求めることで、コロナ・ウイルスに感染するかもしれないという不安とも戦わなければない現状です。それでも、助けを求めることは、虐待を受け続ける状況から逃れ、安心して暮らせる将来への第一歩

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です。虐待を受け悩んでおられる方は、ジャパ
ニーズ・ソーシャル・サービス（JSS）にご相談ください。
下記のリソースには、電話をかけられない
状況におられる方のために、テキストやメッセージのアプリなどで連絡を取る選択もあります。また友人などと、予め助けを求める際のジェスチャーや合い言葉を決めておき、ビデ
オや対面で、その合言葉をつかいヘルプを求めるという方法もあります。
被害者が助けを求めづらい状況下では、回りのサポートやヘルプがとても重要になります。被害者が助けを求めづらい状況に置かれて事を考慮し、近所や友人知人で暴力の被害が疑われる際には（例えば、隣家の不信な物
音や鳴き声、友人知人の表情に異変を感じるなど）、助けの手を差し伸べましょう。加害者も一緒にいて、あなたの電話や呼びかけに、被害者が本当のことを伝えられない状況にあるかもしれません。助けを求められない被害者の為に、下記のリソースに連絡をしましょう。 加害者があなたとのコミュニケーションを聞いているかもしれないことを考え、被害者が「はい」「いいえ」で答えるように、例えば「
９１１かシェルターに代わりに電話しましょうか？」などと質問しましょう。
JSSでは、DV（パートナーからの虐待）のご相談、及び、児童虐待や老人虐待のご相談を受け付けております。下記以外のリソースの詳しい情報についても、JSSまでご相談ください。
JSSでは電話とオンラインでご相談及び情報サービスを提供しており、営業時間内（月曜〜金曜、10am-6pm）はカウンセラーが電話対応しております。留守番電話に、お名前、お電話番号、
ご用件、いつどのような形でお返事するのがご都合良いかなどを簡単に残していただくか、Takanori.Kuge@jss.ca または Junko.mifune@jss.ca まで、メールにてご連絡ください。

911(Police Stations also are open for walk-ins for DV victims)
DV Crisis Line: 24 hour Help Line: 416-533-8538, TTY: 416-533-3736
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-364-4144 www.awhl.org
ShelterNet: https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ontario/
KIDS HELP PHONE: 1-800-668-6868 https://kidshelpphone.ca/(Text, Live chat)Children’s Aid Society of Toronto: 416-924-4646
Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011
The 519 Anti-Violence Program: 416-392-6874 www.the519.org (LGBT community support)

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DONATIONTHANK YOUThe JCCC is extremely grateful for the generosity of all who have madedonations during this time. The outpouring of support, commitment andkind words of encouragement we have received is a testament to ourmotto, Friendship through Culture.
Contributions will go towards the sustainment of the JCCC despite
the temporary closure of the building. All donations help ensure that wewill have the ability to execute all of our programs and events once thefacility reopens. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to theCentre. Thank you.

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DONATION

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of May 31, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Associations, Clubs, and Organizations
AJC (Association for Japanese Culture)
The Art of Change
Canadian Shorinji Kempo Federation
JCCC Karaoke Club
Kumamoto Kenjin Kai
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ping Pong Club
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Corporates and Foundations
1000crows
Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago
Beyond the Bounds Inc
NGK Insulators of Canada Ltd
Richard A. Nishikawa Medicine
Professional Corporation
GeneralMr. and Mrs. Jim Abe
JCCC Staff
Mrs. Michiko Abe Kozlowski
Nat Acebes
Mrs. Toshiko Adilman
Mr. Norihiko Akagi
Mr. Can Akalin
AnonymousAnonymous
Dr. Arnold Arai
Dr. Katherine Arima
Ms. Martha Arima
Mrs. Mary-Beth Arima
Mr. and Mrs. Toshimitsu Arima
Mr. Garen Aronian
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Asa
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Asa
Ms. Kiyo Asaoka
Mrs. Marie T. Baba
Ms. Laurie Barker
Dr. Ray Barker
Ms. Ryoko Barnes
Mr. Dustin Barton
Mrs. Judy Beca
Mr. Norm Berberich
Ms. Meredith Best
Ms. Sandra Blake
Mr. Wyatt Boutilier
Ms. Julie Brousseau
Mr. Peter Briant
Ms. Andrea Brown
Mrs. Sharlene Bruce

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Ms. Renee Brunton
Mr. Chris Bryant
Mr. Sam Bull
Ms. Karen Butler
Mr. Marcus Campbell
Miss Linda Caplan
Mr. Bradley Capstick
Mr. Rob Caravaggio
Ms. K Sheila Carleton
Mr. Adrian Carol
Mrs. Diane Carter
Ms. Heather Chan
Ms. Claudia Chan Garcia
Ms. H. Chang & Mr. A. Au
Ms. Sylvia Chang
Mr. Kai Zheng & Ms. Alex Chen
Mr. Mervin Chen
Ms. Xiaoxuan Chen
In honour of Charlotte Chenzhu
Finn Chen-Quigley
Mrs. Kate Cherney
Mrs. Jessica Cheung
Mrs. Aileen Chiba
Ms. Christine Chiba
Ms. Rachel Chiong
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Chiu
Ms. Su Yen Chong
Mr. Andrew Chou
Mr. Zbigniew Chwieszczenik
Ms. Angela Colm
Mr. Bruce Connell
Mr. Octavio Contreras
The Crosby/Chen familyin St. John's, Newfoundland
Ms. Patricia Cornish
Mr. Marc Couturier
Ms. Yuriko Cowper-Smith
Mr. Jesse Cranin
Mrs. Susan Crichton
Mrs. Morven Crothers
Ms. Carolyn Crouch
Mr. Agostino Dassa
Ms. Nana Deshima
Mr. Eiji Doi
Ms. Lauren Doi
Mrs. Tsuyuko Doi
Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop
Mr. Patrick Dunlop
Mr. Ryan Dunlop
Ms. Yoshiko Dutczak
Mr. and Mrs. Constantin Dutescu

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Mr. Greg Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Elston
Ms. Reizel Encarnado
Mr. J-M Erlendson
Mr. Jeric Estiaga
Mr. Ben and Mrs. Shirley Eto
Ms. Danielle Faulkner
In honour of The beautiful Mary Ellen
MatsuiMs. Taiko Feldkamp
Mr. Jim Fenn & Ms. Pat Sano Fenn
Mr. Lawrence Fine
Mr. Connor Fitzgerald Furney
Mr. Josh Fogarasi
Ms. Mona Forzley
John, Suzuyo and son David andhis family, Candice, Tyler andAustin from Miami
In honour of Teruko Otani
Mrs. Irene T. Foulkes
In honour of 99th birthday- Frances Yaeki Nakamura
Mr. Steve Fraser
In honour of Eiko
Mr. and Mrs. Nobby Fujino
Ms. Denise H. Fujiwara
Mr. Jiro Fukushima
Mrs. Sanae Fukushima
Mrs. Mari Funasaka
Ms. Yumi Funk
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Furukawa
Mrs. Lois Fuse
Mr. Filipe Pedrosa & Mrs. Janine Gallant
Vadim Garbuz
Mr. Enore Gardonio
Mr. Sebastian Gawrysiak
Ms. Brigitte Geisler
Mr. Donald Gibson andMrs. Azusa Kijima
Ms. Maryan Gibson
Ms. Eiko Giese
Mr. Trevor Gittins-White
Mr. Jeffrey Glaister
Mr. and Mrs. Shinya Godo
Ms. Rebecca Goldberg
Mr. Mabiala Gondo
Mr. Robert Gossage
Ms. Akiko Goto
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Ms. Mami Goto

DONATION

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of May 31, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Dr. and Mrs. David Gotlib
Mr. Robbie Grant
In honour of Front line workers,
Small Business
Mr. Martin Griffith
Mr. Mike Guan
Mr. Nazim Guliyev andMrs. Nargiz Guliyeva
Mr. Ronald Gwynne
Ms. Rie Hamamoto
Mrs. Amy Hanada-Nagahara
Ms. Laurie Harada
Ms. Desiree Harvery
Ms. Megumi Hasegawa
Ms. Sandra Hatanaka
In honour of Betty Miyeko Hatanaka
Mr. James Hay
Mr. Kaye Hayashida
Ms. Heather Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron
Mrs. Gerry Y. Hewson
Mr. James Hilborn
Ms. Laura Hill
Mr. Mark Hirowatari
Ms. Helen Ho
Ms. Keiko Hoehn
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hope
Ms. Marion Tomoko Hope
Mr. Tom Hosie
Mrs. Kunie Hoshino
Mrs. Sonoe Howard
Rui Hua
Mr. Frank Huff
Mr. Eric & Mrs. Narumi Hyatt
Ms. Eleanor Hyodo
Mr. Toshiyuki Ijichi
Mr. Sid and Mrs. Marie Ikeda
Mrs. Mari Ikeno
Mrs. Naomi Ikonomou
Ms. Kikuye Inouye
Ms. Stacey Inouye
Mr. Yosh (Yoshitaka) InouyeMrs. Neli Iordanova
Mr. Kevin Isaacs

Mr. Delano Ishida
Ms. Haruko Ishihara
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Tomo Ishii
Ms. Ellen Ishikawa
Ms. Sayumi Ito
Ms. Takako Ito
Ms. Akiko Iwanami
Mr. Robert Iveniuk
Mr. Gabriel Jimenez
Ms. Sumiko Jin
Ms. Annu Johnson
Mr. Glen Jones
Ms. Sachiko Kagitomi
Ms. Masayo Kakihara
Mr. and Mrs. Nori Kanashiro
Ms. Meg Karper
Jun Kasai
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Katsuno
In honour of The Otani Family
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kawabe
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi &Ms. Gayle Taguchi
Mr. Yoshiro Kawamura
Ms. Arlene Kawasoe
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kawasoe
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kayahara
Mr. John & Mrs. Dana Kinoshita Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kikuta
Mrs. Nobuko Kitamura
Dr. Susan Kitchell
Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi
Mr. James H. Kobayashi
Mr. Jim Kobayashi and
Ms. Karen Yamada
Ms. Lynn Kobayashi
Mr. Isao Kobo
Ms. Gail A. Kondo
Ms. Judy Kudo
Ms. Alley Kurgan
Ms. Naomi Kuru Hyodo
Mr. Edward Hamel &Mrs. Victoria Kusano-Hamel
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Nellie Kuwahara
Mr. Charles Laframboise

On behalf of myself, my siblings
and my cousins

In recognition of the great work of
the JCCC

Mrs. Teresa Isaacs
Mr. Roland Isberto

Ms. Kimberley Lam
Mr. Peter Lam
Mr. Andre Langdon
In honour of Harold Kojima
Ms. Barbara Laplante

In appreciation of Yayoi Kawabeof the JCCC
Ms. Elaine Ishibashi

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Ms. Shirley Lau
Mr. Stephen Lau
Ms. Samantha Lavigne
Mrs. Joanne Law
Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Phyllis Lee
Ms. Kimiko Leslie
Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Anna Leggatt
Mr. Anthony Leonard
Ms. Dione Leung
Mr. Raymond Leung
Mrs. Roslyn Levin
Mr. Nathan Li
Ms. Karen Lo
Mr. Andrew Loung
Mr. Wenshu Luo
Mr. Michael Lustins
Mr. Derek Ma
Ms. Pui King (Gloria) Ma
Mr. Thomas MacKay
Mr. Bruce MacDonald
Ms. Jo Anne Maikawa
Ms. Yuen Kwan Man
Ms. Sheila Marjoribanks
Ms. Dawn Maruno
Mr. Paul Mateer
Mr. and Mrs. Masaru Matsubara
Ms. Jackie Matsui
In honour of Jack Matsui
Mr. David Matsumoto
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Matsumoto
Ms. Akiko Matsuura
Ms. Noriko Matsuura
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mr. Connor McBrine-Ellis
Ms. Bennett McCardle
Mr. Michael McCartin
Mr. & Mrs. Paul McClure
Mr. Steve McFarlane
Dr. John & Dr. Eiko Mernagh
Mr. Richard Mielke
Mr. Robert Minardi
Mr. Gianfranco Minnella
Mrs. Kyoko Minnery
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Ms. Barb Misiurski
Ms. Saori Mitchell
Mrs. Kay Mitsui
Mr. Nobby Miura
Ms. Kayoko Miyamoto
Mrs. Mitzi Miyasaki
Mr. Kazuo Miyazawa

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DONATION

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of May 31, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
Mrs. Rose Mokbel
Mr. David Mondoux
Mrs. Joyce Moore
Mrs. Ruth Mori
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu
Mr. Steve Motomura
Ms. Yaeko Munemasa
Ms. Caroline Munshaw
In honour of Eiko Brown
Mrs. Reiko Muramatsu
Ms. Aislinn Murray
Ms. Ruth R Nagami
Ms. Marianne Nagata
Ms. Yoshie Nagata
Ms. Rosanne Nagy
Mrs. Mariko Nakagawa
Mr. Roy Nakagawa
Mrs. Kaoru Nakamura
Ms. Maiko Nakamura
Ms. Yuko Nakamura
Ms. Yumi Nakamura
Mr. Hugo Nakasone Trillo
Ms. Yukiko Nakata
Mrs. Brenda Nakata-Gerow
Mrs. Atsuko Nakayama
Mr. David Namisato
Ms. Valerie Nash
Mr. Timmy Ng
Mrs. Anna Ngai
Nam Nguyen
Mrs. Rumi Nguyen
Mr. Keith Niall
Mrs. Alice Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nishi
Mrs. Laurie Nishida
Ms. Sandra Nishikawa and
Mr. Vince de Grandpre
Mr. Tim Nishikawa
Mr. Tomi Nishio
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
Ms. Mika Nonoyama & Mr. Tim Bishop
Ms. Jen Obokata
Ms. Samantha Odell
Mr. Mike Oetlinger
Mrs. Minako Ogura
Ms. Kathleen O'Hagan
Ms. Beverley Ohashi
Mr. Eizo Oka
Mr. Kohei Okubo Family
Ms. Tomoko Omori

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Ms. Carole Ono
Mr. and Mrs. David Ono
Ms. Toni Osbourne
Mrs. Haruyo Ota
Jamie Papanastasiou
Dr. Paul Pencharz
Mrs. Shirley Peterson
Ms. Ayla Phinnemore
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Piggott
Dr. Agnes Por-Somfai
Mr. Jean-Rosch Prudencio
Mr. Kris Raghubir
Mr. Ralph Ranez
Mr. Curtis Rasmussen
Ms. Paige RiceMr. Dwayne Roberts
Mrs. Nancy Roxby
Marshall Rubinoff
Ms. Vera Rumyantseva
Ifrah Saeed
Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Jill Saito
Mr. Takeo Saito
Ms. Satoko Sakai
Ms. Tanya Sakharov
Mr. Eben Haezer Saputra
Mr. Jon Sasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Shiro Sasaki
Ms. Chizuru Sato
Mr. David Saxby and Ms. Julie Suyama
Mrs. Reiko Schlichtig
Ms. Catherine Schutt
Ms. Eileen Scidmore
Mr. John Shaw
Ms. Tracy Sheppard
Ms. Judy Sheridan
Jonathan Shida, Family &ICG Business Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Shikaze
Mrs. Joanne Shimotakahara
Ms. Mitsue Shintani
Mr. and Mrs. David ShippDr. Seiko Shirafuji
Mrs. Mary Taeko Shiraishi
Ms. Naomi Shiraishi
Mr. Eric Shitahodo
Mr. Peter Shitahodo
Ms. Lynda Silk
Ms. Lela Simovic
Mr. Mikhail Smirnov
Mr. Dan Smith
Mr. Thomas Smith

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Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Tomiko Smyth
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Soley
Ms. Mayumi Soundy
Mrs. Keiko St. Marie
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mr. Markus andMrs. Janice Stadelmann-Elder
Mr. Bart Stanczyk
Ms. Silvia Stanziola
Ms. Victoria Stawiarz
Mr. Joseph Stierman
Ms. Yasmin Strautins
Ms. Ai Su
Mr. Pierre Suen
Mr. Kyohei Sugihara
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Mrs. Ayako Sugino
Miss Gwen Sugiyama
Mr. George Suyama
Ms. Barbara Suzuki
Mr. Robert Suzuki
Mr. Cary Takagaki
Mr. Yasushi Takagi
Ms. Kiyomi Takahashi
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Takahashi
Mr. Lisa Takahashi
Ms. Midori Takahashi &Mr. Chris Barkley
Ms. Rie Takahashi
Ms. Alana Takaki
Mr. Bill Takaki
Ms. Toshie Takakura
Ms. Donna Takano
Ms. Christine Takasaki
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Theressa Takasaki
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Stacey Takashima
Mr. Russell Takashima
Mr. Terence Takashima
Mr. Gregory Takata
Mrs. Marie Takata
Ms. Ai Takayama Cawthra
Mr. and Mrs. Yasushi Takei
Ms. Grace Takenaka
Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Ms. Satomi Takusari
Ms. Kathryn Tamaki
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tanaka
Mrs. Kathleen Tanaka
Mrs. Lynda Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Tanaka
Mr. Yuki (Yukio) Tannoch

DONATION

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of May 31, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Ms. Carolyn Tateishi
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Mr. Gary & Mrs. Laurie Tehara
Ms. Ruby Tezuka
Ms. Marisa Thomas-Perrier
Mr. Trevor Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Hok Oen Tjoa
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Toda
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Naomi Tomczak
Mr. Sebastian Toncu and
Ms. Keiko Simose
Mr. Harry Tonogai
Mr. Matheus Torres
Mr. Denny Tran
Mr. Glen Tremblay
Mr. Mark Tse
Ms. Donna Tsuji
Mr. Mel and Mrs. Kim Tsuji
Danny, Jerome and Yoko
Mrs. Yoko Tsumagari
Ms. Nancy Uchida
In honour of Mona Forzley
Mr. & Mrs. Rui Umezawa
Ms. Tomoko Uramaru
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno
Kyle Van Grinsven
Mr. Alexander Vasolla
Mr. Jason Venditti
Ms. Erin Vermeulen
Mr. Dmitry Vinokurov
Mrs. Lori Wakabayashi
Ms. Rachel Wang Qi
Ms. Karen Webb
Mrs. Carolyn Wells
Mr. and Mrs. David Wesseling
Mr. Gary Wesseling
Ms. Blair Whatmore
Mr. Derrick Wiedel
Mr. Elvin Wingay
Ms. Hiromi Winters
In appreciation of Taeko's mask
Ms. Alanna Wong
Ms. Jessica Wong
Mr. Jonathan Wong
Dr. Astri Wright
In honour of Melody Cornell
Mr. Jim Wright & Ms. Rika Murota
Mr. Ken Yamaguchi
Mr. and Mrs. Soichiro Yamamoto
Mrs. Yuri Yamamoto
Kei Yamamura

Mr. and Mrs. James Yamashita
Mr. Wayne Yamashita
Mr. Keiju and Ms. Junko Yanagawa
Mr. Richard Yang
Mr. and Mrs. Tokuo Yano
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
Mr. and Mrs. Takehiko Yoshida
Mr. Akira Yoshikawa
Mr. Toshi and Mrs. Donna Yoshimatsu
Mr. Paul Yu
Mrs. Min Zhou
Mo ZhuMr. Aliaksandr Zhukau
Mrs. Lily Zou
In Memoriam
In memory of Anthony "Tony"
Tonegawa
Gayatri AnandMrs. Chris & Mr. Mark Asadoorian
Ms. Bonnie Curran
Dodie Muir
In memory of Arnold Takamori
Ms. Mayumi Lashbrook
In memory of Ayako Takeda Myers
Mr. Frank Myers
In memory of Bert Nasu
Ms. Leslie Brindley
Ms. Alison Nasu
In memory of Carol & Miki Doi
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Laura Doi
In memory of Corteo
Ms. Maria Jose Garcia
In memory of Dixie & Ina
Mr. Alan Florence
In memory of Faye Harafuji
Mr. Edward Kennedy
In memory of Frank Obara (2015)
Mr. Jonathon Obara
In memory of George Toshio Sato
Ms. Joy Sato
Mrs. Sandra Tateishi-Kotack &Dr. Garry Kotack

In memory of K. Moranaka
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
In memory of Kimiye Hayashi
Mrs. Kay Doi
In memory of Kuniko (Kay) Iwasa
Mr. John and Mrs. Kiyo Tohana
In memory of Rae Misumi
Ms. Joy Sato
Mrs. Sandra Tateishi-Kotack &Dr. Garry Kotack
In memory of Ritz Kinoshita
Ms. Johann Cooper
Mr. Ron Davies
Ms. Joy Reiko Takahashi
In memory of Roy and Lillie Yano
Ms. Lillian Michiko Blakey
In memory of Saichi Otani
Mr. Karl Otani and Mrs. Sawako Elston
In memory of Shigeo Stanley
KishimotoMs. Joyce Hayward
In memory of Shoko Inokuchi
Mr. George Evans
In memory of Sugar Sato
Mr. Gord Sato
In memory of T. E Nishioka
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
In memory of Tad Miura
Mr. Steve and Mrs. Laura Hirano
In memory of Tom, May & Bill Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. George Oyagi
In memory of Tomy & Kimi Takenaka
Mr. Regan Takenaka
In memory of Tony and Kimi
Takenaka
Mr. Regan Takenaka
In memory of Tosh and Terry Sakura
Ms. JoAnne Sakura
In memory of Mr & Mrs Toyoshi
Hiramatsu
Ms. Marion Yanase
In memory of Yoshikatsu Nagami
Mr. Tony & Mrs. Kumiye GardinerMrs. Jane Masukawa
In memory of Geri & Richard
Shiozaki
Mr. Jesse Shiozaki
In memory of Kilo Aida andGeorge Obokata
Ms. Elizabeth Obokata

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JCCC Aikikai
Mr. & Mrs. Ilia Averbouch
Mr. Chris Bryant
Mr. Adrian Iliescu
Mr. Adrian Pop
Ms. Gurneet Singh
Mr. Aliaksandr Zhukau

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DONATION

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of May 31, 2020
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mr. Mitsuru Akaoka
Anonymous
Ms. Haruko Ishihara
Dr. Daniel Josephy
Ms. Meg Karper
In honour of The Otani Family
Ms. Michiyo Kawano
Mrs. Louise Masuda
Mr. David Oakley
Mr. Jonas Pineda
Ms. Yuko Shimizu-Takei
In appreciation of JCCC Kendo
Mrs. Irene Aiko Sugimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tanaka
Mr. & Mrs. Byron M Tanaka
Mr. Gary Tong
Mr. and Mrs. Hiroshi Yamamoto
In Memoriam
In memory of Alf Kamo
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Katsuno

50
50
25
66
20
10
17
100
25
150
50
30
50
50
100

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In memory of Anthony "Tony"
Tonegawa
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
Mr. Mas Mori
Ms. Debbie Shackleton
Mrs. Fumiko Uyenaka
Cathy Y & Robert Wilson,
Catherine & Lance,
Laura Beth & Eric
In memory of Henry Kusano
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
In memory of Mack andMargaret Oikawa
Ms. Mandy Leung
In memory of Mary Sadako
Tonegawa

25

200

Mrs. Fumiko Uyenaka
100
In memory of Ritz Kinoshita
Mr. Mas Mori
25
In memory of Shirley (Handa) Sora
Mr. George Takahashi
30
In memory of Yoko (Nee Iwase)
Yonemitsu
Mrs. Claire Higashi

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25
25
10
100
150

20

100

Heritage
Ian Makoto, Nancy, Julian Ichiro
and Sophia Miya Matsuura

150

In memory of Dr. Jeanne Douglas Ikeda
Mrs. Kathryn Okawara
1,000
Mr. David Taylor
200
In memory of Ritz Kinoshita
Corporate
Matheis Financial GroupIn memory of Anthony "Tony"
Tonegawa
Support Member
PartnerMrs. Rose Aihoshi
Ms. Carole Ono
Mr. and Mrs. Byron M Tanaka
LeaderMrs. Jan Nobuto
Mrs. Dale Reid

250

127
127
189
477
443

DONATION

Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions(August 15, 2015 to present)
Individuals/Couples
In honour of Kaz and Nao Amemori
Rinzo and Aiko Amemori
Karen Ruth Chong and Harry Ham Sit Chong
Susan Lem and Margaret Toy Yuen Wong
Chong
Shirley Mitsuko Edamura – In Loving Memory
From Henry Lorie Robbie Kristi Dean
& Families Edamura Kobayashi Sikura Shin
Kokuryo Shintani Ross Schroeder Colman
Masaji and Kazue Endo - In Memory
Shinya and Masumi Godo
Yoshiko Jean Goto & Family
Hamade Bunichi & Ito Matsunosuke & Hana
Mio
Yoshiko & Shigeo Bus Harada - In Memory
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
Sam and Margaret Ito
Fred and Hedy Iwata In Memory
Eizo and Fumi Kamitakahara - In Memory
Ken and Agnes Kanda
Koji and Elaine Kozuye Kari
Mark & Ryan Kari
Frank and Natsuko Kumagai - In Memory
Ray and Amy Kutsukake In Memory
Kiyoshi and Eiko Maikawa
Sumie (Sugamori) Medoruma - In Loving
MemoryTommy Medoruma (Kanashiro) and Family
In Memory of Margaret Mori

Mas and Yuri Mori
Saburo and Nancy Morita
Nete Mowry - In Memory
Fumiye and Masaharu Mukai - In Memory
Isaburo and Noshi Nagasuye - In Honour ofJanet Michiko Nagasuye - In Gratitude
Mae & Shigemi Nagasuye - In Loving Memory
Michael, Elizabeth & David Nagata
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
In Memory of Rei and Kim Nakashima
Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - In Memory
In Memory of Mamoru and Hanae Nishi
Ron and Judy Nishi
Nana and Tomi Nishimura
In Memory of Ippei and Hama Nishio
Dr. Nori Nishio - In Memoriam
In memory of my parents Etsu and Moichi
Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In Memory
Kevin and Nancy Roxby
In Memory of Grace Haruko Sakamoto
Nancy Shin - In Memory
In Memory of Nancy Aiko Shin
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki
Rick and Kathy Tazumi
Sachio and Betty Tomihiro
Ray and Edna Uda
In Memory of Toshiko & Frank Usami
In Memory of Ethel Midori Wakayama

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Beaver & Michi Yamamura - In Loving
MemoryTsutae Yamamura - In Loving Memory
In memory of Amy Shizuko YoshidaGroupsAsahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado
Urasenke
TankokaiToronto
Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto
Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
JCCC Kyudo Seikyu Kai
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

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Four new JCCC Archive
collections are viewble
By Theressa Takasaki,
Heritage Manager - Archive, Collections andProgramming

Sedai Features
Japanese Canadians:
Growing Up in British Columbia

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In last month’s newsletter, the JCCC
and NNMCC gave tips and suggestions
for archiving and sorting your family
photographs at home. This month, I will
share how I am continuing my work for the
JCCC from home.
When I was last in the Heritage Officein March, I made some decisions about
the items that I was going to bring home
to work on. I brought one large collection(the Toda Family Collection) and several
smaller collections (Tsushima Collection,
the Sugamori (Onizuka) Collection and
the Kathryn Okawara Collection). I alsobrought a laptop and one of the scanners
that we use in the Archives. Finally, I
brought a collection of tools which I felt
would be helpful.
Over the course of the past 2 months,
I have been carefully unpacking, scanningand describing these various collections
so that they can be entered into ourshared database at http://nikkeimuseum.
org/index.php. As I have been cataloguingthese items, I have been logging
information such as the creation date, who
is in the photograph, where the photograph
was taken, any damage to the photograph,etc.
Making these, and any items received
at the JCCC Archives, available to the
public is part of the mission of the JCCC
and the Heritage Department.
The
information contained in personal photo
albums, and on the backs of photos,
can tell us a lot about the daily lives ofJapanese Canadians. It can also provide
a valuable connection to the past for thedescendants of the people shown in thephotographs.
If you would like to take a look at anyof these collections in more detail, please
use the links below.

Childhood is a period of immense growth
as children gain communication skills
and learn to gain a sense of self andindependence. The nisei generation in
Canada were still children and teens
when most were forcibly removed fromtheir homes in the coastal areas of British
Columbia during the outbreak of WorldWar II. But what was life in B.C. like during
the first half of the 20th century when they
were still living in their homes? This month
Sedai spotlights two stories that focuses
on childhood experiences from the lens ofJapanese Canadians prior to World War II.
Mits (Mitsuyoshi) Ito was born on
August 20, 1924 in Mission, British
Columbia. In this month's featured clip, Mits
speaks about his experience growing up in
Mission, British Columbia, from attending
Japanese school to playing marbles withhis friends.
Sue Kai was born on January 26,
1925 in Vancouver. Sue speaks about her
favourite childhood home in the Powell
Street Area of Vancouver and the various
activities in Stanley Park, Hasting Park, andKitsilano Beach. She also remembers theexcitement of watching the Asahi baseballteam, a Japanese Canadian baseballteam in Vancouver as she lived close to
the park where the beloved baseball teamheld their games.
Select Sedai Oral History interview
transcripts are now available on the JCCC
website. This include interviews of Mits
Ito and Sue Kai. Please visit the JCCC
website to access the full interview
transcripts.

Mits Ito. 2010-008. Sedai Oral History Collection.

Sue Kai. 2010-021. Sedai Oral History Collection.

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Toda Family Collection, click here
George Tsushima Collection, click here
Sugamori (Onizuka) Collection, click here
Kathryn Okawara Collection, click here

In Memory of
Dr. V. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas
By Candace Ikeda-Douglas

Caringfrom a Distance Vol. 2
by Theressa Takasaki

Dr. V. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas, 87, ofUnionville, ON went peacefully May 9th,2020 due to Covid-19. She was born toparents Teruko & Somatsu Ikeda June 1,
1932 in Vancouver.
Jeanne grew up in the internment
camps of BC during WWII and worked
to help her widowed mother Teruko. She
graduated from the University of Guelph,achieving her dream of becoming a vet.
Jeanne also managed the Infectious
Diseases Lab for The Ministry of Healthand was a popular team leader, tracking
disease in Northern communities while
contributing to developing new vaccines.
Later, she ran the Dept of Comparative
Medicine at U of T, working with researchersand hospitals to ensure the safety of new
drugs and therapies.
Jeanne was always busy tending toanimals and shuttling her children to many

activities, sewing skating outfits for them,using what time was left to enjoy the arts
or go to popular restaurants.
Jeanne was well-rounded andenergetic. She loved sports like distanceswimming, tennis, golf and was a certified
SCUBA diver. She taught Aquafit classes
into her 80s to help other seniors stay
active. Jeanne is survived by her husbandof 62 yrs Foch, their four children Teruma,
Bonnie, Darlene, Candace and their three
grandchildren Nolan, Mason and Cole.
A celebration of life will take place whenpermitted. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam
gifts can be made to: The U of T Covid-19
fund, University of Guelph – OVC Pet Trustand The Toronto Western Hospital and theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

As this newsletter goes into publication,
I have been working from home for over
11 weeks, since about March 10. In thattime, I have left my home only once or
twice a week, usually to delivery groceries,
cooked meals or other treats to someone
in my extended family. In a podcast that
I listen to while on these excursions, thehost talked about ”quarantine fatigue”.
Though a Wikipedia definition did notcome up in a Google search, a whopping
88 million other results did, many of which
talk to ways to combat it. In an effort tovary the routine that we have establish, myfamily has been exploring other ways tokeep in touch with, and to celebrate with,
our family and friends.
May is a busy month for our friends
and family, with many birthdays happening
in a short time, including 4 in a single day!
Recently, we participated in a “birthday
parade” for the first of these birthdays. A
drive by birthday celebration with decorated
cars, honking horns and cupcakes left at
the end of the driveway for the birthday
boy. We are currently planning another for
next week.
Another way that we are keeping intouch with our friends and family is throughVideo Conference calls. A Mother’s Day

call had us in contact with people in the
GTA, in Ottawa and even in London,
England. The kids regularly have video
playdates with their friends, playing
different board games or cards games, orsometimes just hanging out. We are also
all attending exercise classes of somekind, yoga for me and karate for the rest,
on a regular basis.
With the recent announcements ofschools continuing with online learning
through June, and the cancellation sleepaway summer camps, we have also
embarked on finding a project for thesummer. Something that we can researchand undertake as a family. Our plan is toput any and all ideas into a jar and thenchoose one that we think will work for us
over the course of the next few months.
Our lives have changed a lot in justa short period of time, and some of thosechanges are going to stay with us. But
at the same time, we are forging deeper
connections with each other, learning
new things on an almost daily basis
and thinking about both personal andcommunity safety in ways that we havenever had to do before.

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Tired of Cooking Day-in and Day-out?

Here are more meal options from our partners.

Events at the JCCC would not be
possible without the faithful partnershipof many restaurants and caterers. With
the Covid-19 restrictions in place, manyof these caterers and restaurants had
to make changes to accommodate therestrictions. As a result, there are many
new food service options available. If you
are looking for an alternative to cooking,want something different for a change orwant a meal for a special occasion, we
hope that you will consider supportingsome of our associates when you makethat decision.
If you have any questions, please contact
the business directly

Calvert Catering
Meals to Go and Wholesale Cateringwww.calvertcatering.com
Toronto 416-755-5244
Durham 905-837-0417

Kingyo **Take out and Uber Eats/Door Dashwww.kingyotoronto.ca
51b Winchester St
647-748-2121

MaRo Catering
Delivery Menu
www.marocatering.com
416-444-5154

Mon K Patisserie**
Pre-order, Take out, and limited Walk-in
www.monkpatisserie.ca
1040 Coxwell Ave
416-696-8181

TOBEN Food By Design
Home Delivery Menu
www.tobenfoodbydesign.com
647-344-8323

Nakamori **Take out, Uber Eats and regular delivery
www.nakamori.ca
2801 Eglinton Ave E
416-265-7111

Toriichi Catering **Take out and delivery may be arranged
416-399-9991
Gushi Japanese Street Food**
Ubereats and Doordash for delivery; Ritualfor takeoutwww.eatgushi.com
437-241-1710
Cabbagetown Mon. to Sat.
296 Gerrard St E
Kensington Tues. to Fri.
707 Dundas St W
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto **Social Distancing Carebox – pick up only
www.kaiseki.ca
6 Garamond Court(416)444-7100

Oak Park Deli
Take out and delivery in East Yorkwww.oakparkdeli.com
213 Oak Park Ave
416-424-3354
Sakawa Coffee **Take out and Uber Eatswww.sakawacoffee.com
867 Danforth Ave - 647-347-4932
Yamato **Take out and Uber Eats
www.yamatorestaurant.ca
24 Bellair St
416-927-0077**Japanese Food

JCCC Website – New Look, New Features
The JCCC will be launching its new
website with features that will makeyour online experience with us moreconvenient and pleasurable.
Visitors will be able to navigate
the site with more ease and findinformation about events, programs
and membership at your fingertips.

June 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 624Serving the JCCC community

YOUR TRUST IS MY PRIORITY

HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH NOW?
FIRST - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL.

Looking back at the last couple of months, it wasn’t surprising that home sales in the GTA
plunged because of the lockdown – by almost 67% – the steepest annual decline since 1997.
Prices stood tough though, remaining flat, or equal to prices of April last year (click to see chart).
Also interesting is that, prior to March 17th, the market was actually super hot. Sales wereup 32% from 2019 and prices were accelerating at a pace similar to the first few months of2017. From Jan.1st to March 31st, 2020, sold prices for all home types increased by 14.8%.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IF YOU NEED TO SELL NOW?

There are already signs that things are improving. Well-priced properties in high demand
locations are seeing multiple offers. Homes are taking an average of 22 days to sell, which
is only 3 days more than a year ago. However, what has changed is the shift in activity tolower-priced homes – specifically detached houses under $900K and condo apartments
under $500K – indicating a pent-up demand for affordable housing.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO BUY NOW?

Although experts aren’t predicting a significant drop in prices, there may be rare opportunities
for financially sound buyers to take advantage of situations where sellers are in a have-to-sellsituation. Interest rates are also still historically low, and overall inventory is starting to creep up,
which is good news for buyers.
CAN YOU MOVE SAFELY NOW?

It can be done, but before you make any kind of buying or selling commitment, it’s critical tounderstand how the market is behaving and be aware of what adjustments you need to do
to make a move safely in these uncertain times.
SO... HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH NOW?

TD Bank economists are saying that “house prices in Canada are immune to COVID-19”,
so as life shifts toward a new normal, your home could be back on the rise!
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please never hesitate
to get in touch.

Gary647.987.8872

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garytehara@gmail.com

June 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 6garytehara.ca今回は「お肌と身体のセルフケアのアドバ
イス」と題して 紫外線対策と免疫力アップ*をテーマにお伝えしていきたいと思います。
Covid-19感染予防の為 ご自宅での自粛
生活の時間が増え、生活リズムの変化によるストレス、季節の変わり目によるホルモンバ
ランスの乱れによるお肌や身体の不調を訴える方もいらっしゃると思います。
お肌も身体の不調も外側の要素と内側の要素から起こることがほとんどです。それだけ心と身体は深く繋がっています。ですので、セルフケアも外側からと内側からの両方からのアプローチが効果的です。
こんな時こそ、心と身体に向き合って内側を整え外側のお肌と身体のセルフメンテナンスをしてみませんか？
まずは、免疫力を上げる！
！ストレスは免疫力を下げます。

お肌と身体の
セルフケアアドバイス～ 心も身体も心地よく～

免疫力が下がると*身体の抵抗力が落ちウイルスに罹りやすくなります。
*お肌の抵抗力も落ち肌荒れトラブルの原因になります。

免疫力を上がると

by Keiko Itoh, Tokyo Beauty Studio Inc*外から侵入した病原体などを撃退してお肌と身体の抵抗力や回復力が高まります。

では免疫力を上げるには？

シンプルに 運動、睡眠、食事といった基本的な生活習慣を整える事で 神経系の働
きやホルモンバランスが調整され、免疫力も高まります。
笑ったり、楽しさを感じたりするとその働きが高まり、心の状態によって変わる脳内の神
経伝達物質やホルモンが免疫に直接影響を与えます。

1. 食事(バランスの取れた栄養摂取)
2. 睡眠(質の良い睡眠)

規則正しい睡眠によりホルモンバランスや自律神経が整い代謝促進、アレルギーの緩和にも

3. 腸内環境を整える

免疫細胞の6割は腸内にいるとも言われています。腸内の免疫細胞を活性化させる事で免疫力が上がります。
食物繊維、発酵食品の摂取など積極的に取り入れましょう。

4. 適度な運動

10分から1時間を目安に体の力を抜いて五感で自然を感じながら ゆっくり歩く。

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5. ストレートコントロールアイデア(五感に心地の良い快の刺激的を与える)
視覚:自分が心地よいと感じる色を見たり
自然の中で青空や木々や花など美しいものを見たりする。
聴覚 好きな音楽を聞いてみる。
心地よく感じる音楽を聴いたり、鳥のさえずり
や自然の中で耳に入ってくる音に耳を澄ませてみる。
臭覚 心地の良い好きな香りやアロマオイ
ルを嗅いでみる。

味覚 身体が欲しているものや美味しいと思うものを味わってみる。
触感 風を肌で感じ 足の裏の感覚を感じてみる。肌に触れるて着心地の良い物、肌着や服、寝具などを選んでみる。

紫外線についてカナダは今一年のうちで最も過ごしやすく
気持ちの良い季節にりました。外に出て日光浴をされる方も増えると思います。
紫外線を浴びる事は肌の表面にビタミンDが作られ骨を丈夫にしたり免疫力を上げる為にはとても有効的です。
その反面 紫外線は肌表面や内部の細胞を傷つけ皮膚の老化を早め皮膚癌を引き起こす事もあります。
紫外線には、(UV-A)⇨肌の奥まで届きシワやシワなどの肌老化を引き起こす。
(UV-B)⇨エネルギーが強く日焼けしてすぐ皮膚が赤なったりシミや色素沈着、炎症や皮膚癌の原因になるとも言われています。外出の際は必ず日焼け止めローションを使用する事をお勧めします。
日焼け止めのお勧め基準：*SPF30-50/PA++++(SPFとはUV-Bの防止効果を表す目安の数値です。)
PA++++(+は多ければ多いほど可)(PAとはUV-Aの防止効果の高さを＋で示します)
香料や紫外線吸収剤(肌荒れ、炎症の原因となる)の入っていない物が良いです。日焼け止めの有効時間は約3ー4時間ですのでこまめにに3、4時間毎に塗り直し、帽子などで紫外線をブロックする事も大切です。パウダー状の日焼け止めもありますので、塗り直しが難しい方は パウダーを上からつけ直してあげるのも効果的です。

最後にスキンケアの基本ですが今の季節は空気も室内も乾燥してます。メイクをしない時でも一日の終わりには、丁寧に優しくクレンジング、
洗顔、化粧水、保湿クリームなどしっかり与えあげてください。
そして両手で優しく包み込んで かがみの前で笑って(微笑んで)みてください。唇の両端の口角が上がる事で身体の免疫力は上がりますので是非試してください。
長時間によるマスク着用や過剰なハンドサ
ニタイザーの使用によって肌荒れを起こしているケースが多いと思います。手作りマスクは刺激の少ない素材で、こまめに洗ったりマスク
内側にガーゼ又はテイッシュを口元に挟んで入れてあげるのも良いでしょう。手洗いやハンドサニタイザーを使用した後は保湿クリームをつけて十分な保湿を心がけて下さい。
心も身体も心地よく過ごせますよう、皆様のご健康とご安全を願っております。

How to renew JCCC membershipduring the closure"Friendship Through Culture" is the JCCC's mission. Regardless of whether
times are good or tough, our community has persevered with our commitment
to build friendships, promote culture and serve our community.
These are unprecedented times and the JCCC Board and Staff are
working hard to ensure that the JCCC will always be there for you and thecommunity. But this will take your help.
We hope that you will renew your membership and because of thesetimes, if you are able, we ask that you please consider renewing at one of
the Supporting Member levels.
You can renew our membership in any of the following ways:
1.

In support of the JCCC, renew your membership now, understandingthat the JCCC facility is closed, but many initiatives are continuing online.

2.

Pay for your membership renewal now, but have your membership
activated beginning when the Centre resumes its operations.

3.

Renew my membership when the Centre resumes operations.

Payments can be made by cheque to;
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto ON M3C 1Z5
or you can call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 ext. 222 to leave a message,and our staff will return your call to process payment by phone.
当サロンでは カナダと日本製の敏感なお肌の方にもお勧め基礎化粧品 感染予防補助製品、オーガニックの高品質な健康、免疫力向上の介助のアロマオイルなど扱っております。お肌のお悩み、ストレスコントロール、リラ
クゼーションについてのご相談、商品についてのご質問などございましたら、いつでもお問い合わせください。

Membership Types and Annual Fees*
Regular

Individual (18 or older)$33.90

Family$56.50(including children 17 and younger)

Tokyo Beauty Studio Inc

Senior(65 or older)Japanese Canadian Culture Center #245
Tel:Text (647)643-3939
www.tokyobeautystudio.com
info@tokyobeautystudio.com

Supporting
Member**Individual$22.60

Couple$39.55

Partner$150

Leader$500

Ambassador$1,000*All prices include tax where applicable.
**For supporting membership, an income tax receipt will be issued forthe highest allowable amount within CRA guidelines.

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素敵な日本人

東野圭吾／著
出版社名
光文社
出版年月
2020年4月
店頭価格$16.30+TAX

読書の時間

豊饒で多彩な短編ミステリーが、日常の倦
怠をほぐします。意外性と機知に富み、四季折々の風物を織り込んだ、極上の九編。読書の愉楽を、存分にどうぞ。
息を呑むミステリー、心に沁みる親子愛や、驚きのＳＦまで。１編たりとも読み飛ばせない傑作揃い！短編集最新刊、文庫版で登場！

～書店が選ぶおススメ本～

レンタルなんもしない人の
なんもしなかった話
レンタルなんもしない人／著
出版社名
晶文社
出版年月
2019年4月
店頭価格$27.30+TAX「ごく簡単な受け答え以外、できかねます」
ｔｗｉｔｔｅｒ発、驚きのサービスの日々。
本当になんもしてないのに、次々に起こる
ちょっと不思議でこころ温まるエピソードの数々。
行列に並ぶ、ただ話を聞く、絵画のモデルになる、一人カラオケに付き合う、掃除をしているのを見ている、ドラマに出演する、行けな
かった舞台を代わりに見る、カレーを一緒に食べる、ヘッドスパを受ける、裁判の傍聴席に坐る、映画を見る、ボウリングに付き合う、ブランコをこぐのを見守る、
ラーメンを食べる、深夜の徘徊に同行する、言われたとおりのコメントをＤＭで返す、離婚届に同行する、
なんもしないホストになる……ｅｔｃ 「なんもしない」というサービスが生み出す「なにか」とは。

上記書籍は、Blue Tree Booksよりお求めいただけます。www.bluetreebooks.com

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Hirokazu Kore-eda is widely consideredJapan’s finest contemporary director.
Internationally celebrated, he won the Jury
Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival
for Like Father, Like Son and the Palmed'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for
Shoplifters.
Over the month of June the Virtual
JCCC film series will feature 4 of his films,
all dealing with themes of family and its
meaning. Find us at www.jccc.on.ca

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON (2013)
June 19-21

Ryota is a successful workaholicbusinessman. When he learns that his
biological son was switched with anotherboy after birth, he faces the difficult
decision to choose his true son or the boy
he and his wife have raised as their own.
Starring Masaharu Fukuyama,
Machiko Ono, Yôko Maki

OUR LITTLE SISTER (2015)
June 5-7

HIROKAZU KORE-EDARETOSPECTIVE
by James HeronA story that revolves around three sisters
who live in their grandmother's homein Kamakura. They travel to the funeralof their father who they have not seenin 15 years and discover they have a 14
year old half-sister. At the train station
they spontaneously ask the young girl tocome and live with them. She agree andboards the train. Haruka Ayase, Masami
Nagasawa, Kaho, Kirin Kiki, Suzu Hirose

AFTER THE STORM (2016)
June 12-14

After the death of his father, Ryota, a oncecelebrated author turned private detective,
struggles to find child support money andreconnect with his son and ex-wife. A
sudden storm traps the family overnight at
the home of Ryota’s mother. They departthe next morning changed. Starring Hiroshi
Abe, Yôko Maki, Satomi Kobayashi, Lily
Franky.

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NOBODY KNOWS (2004)
June 26-28

Preteen Akira Fukushima and his young
siblings are abandoned by their mother,
who has moved in with a new lover. Akira
is left in charge of his brother, two sisters
and a whole apartment, with little moneyand food to see them through. Akira
and the other children, who were neverenrolled in school, struggle to survive
without basic amenities as they cope witha strange, solitary existence in a Tokyo
apartment building. Quietly heartbreaking
and sensitively-directed. Lead Yuya Yagira– only 14 years-old - won the award forBest Actor at the Cannes Film Festival forhis performance.
Starring Yuya Yagira, Ayu Kitaura, Hiei
Kimura, Momoko Shimizu

June 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 6健やかな老後をめざして

その28

体調を整えることがとても大事！
企画の熟考、ピアノのレッスン、午後には歌
COVID-19との闘いはいよいよ長期戦のと日本舞踊のレッスン、30分の昼寝、読書、様相を呈してきました！
「救急受診した際の筋トレといった具合です。食事の準備と片付担当医が感染していたと連絡があり、2週間けが加わるので、けっこう忙しい毎日です。
の自己隔離を要請された。家族の臨終に立運動は日課の合間、あるいは日課そのもち会えなかった。受診予約がキャンセルにな
のに組み込んでいるので、無理なく継続でった」など、身近な人たちから知らせが入りきます。TVのラジオ体操、歌レッスン中のクます。今なお医療機関を利用することが難し
ネクネ体操、大好きな曲に合わせて日本舞い状況です。また、感染リスクの高い場所と踊、モダンダンスやフラダンスを楽しむ“め考えられるので、なるべく訪れたくはありま
ちゃくちゃ踊り”など様々です。なるべく交感せん。
となると、通常より注意深く自身と家族
神経のオンとオフの切り替えを意識し、免疫の体調管理を行い、病気にならないことが力を落とさないよう配慮しています（2020大事です。
年5月号その27）。
私は週1回の買い出し以外は外出しませまた、抗酸化＆抗炎症作用をもつナノん。夫Johnは大学病院で働く画像診断専門
バブル水素水を1日2リットル摂っています
医です。感染者が増えれば必然的に院内感（2017年その8～13で報告）。飲水や料理染のリスクは高まるので、我が家は緊張感に使い始めて7年。風邪などひかなくなり、をもって暮らしています。彼が帰宅し玄関を開けた途端に「Wash your hands first!」と 胃腸や皮膚状態なども改善されて（健診で叫んでいます。清潔観念の違う日本人の私と 確認）全く薬要らずになり、我が家における体調管理の強い味方です。たかが風邪、されしては、本人は心がけていると言うけれど行
ど風邪・・・凄いことだと思いませんか！
動変容がきちんとできているか・・・どうして外食が大好きなJohnの場合、行動制限がも気になるのです。教育指導のもっとも手ご
続いてレストランやバーに行けない暮らし
わい相手はパートナーとわかっているのではやはりストレスになっているかもしれませ（大笑）。
ん。若い頃から職場帰りに、喧騒としたスポ
この時期を二人して元気に乗り切らねばーツバーでビールを飲みながら軽食を楽しなりません。何といってもその基本は、生活
むのが一番のストレス解消方法だったからのリズムと体調を整えて、体力を落とさないです。結婚するまで日本に暮らしていた私はことです。自宅で過ごす私の場合、普段のス
ケジュールを維持するように努めています。 それに気づかず、結婚（移住）後に毎日食事を作っていました。あることがきっかけでそ起床したらまず検温と血圧測定を行い、体の事を知って適当に主婦業をさぼるように調変化があればメモしています。受診が必し、美味しいお店の発見やワイナリー巡りな要になった場合、それらの記録を提出できど楽しむようになりました。人生を面白くすます。午前は主に洗濯、掃除、植物の世話、る方法を一緒に探すこと、そのものを楽しん
メールのチェック、記事の執筆、リサイタル

マーナ豊澤英子
医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト
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でいます。
ところが、今は自宅で楽しみを見出さないといけません（笑）。
ここ数年は日本酒や焼酎など味わう会を12月末に開いており、日本各地の酒を所蔵しています。それらを夕食時に論評しながら味わい、「退職したら日本酒ソムリエのコースを一緒に受講しよう」と話したりしています。私は洋酒、日本酒を問わず香りや味は大好きなのにとても弱く、彼は（予想外に）自宅で飲む量は少ないので、二人とも飲みすぎるという事はありません。
自宅にばかり居ると酒量が増えることもある
ので、皆さま、飲み過ぎには注意しましょう！
さて、制限された生活の中で体調を整えるために最も大事なことは、何かしらの願
いや夢（目標）をもって暮らすことだと思います。心身が動かされる（ワクワクする）何かに取り組むことです。家や庭の改装、植物栽
培、裁縫や編み物、アルバムや記録の整理、
長編シリーズの読破、身体づくり、楽器レッ
スン、ホームページ作成、自分史・家族史の編さん、小説の執筆など・・・日頃できなかったことや挑戦したかったことを始めるまたとないチャンスです。
Johnは土日に時間をかけて庭や林づくり、私は初めての作詞・作曲に取り掛かっています。ピアノ弾き語りでオリジナル曲を発表したいと思っています。出演予定のコンサートが次々と中止になり、プロ歌手としての活動はできない状況が続いていますが、「コロナに打ち勝って、2021年こそは初リサイタ
ルを主催し、弾き語りを実現するぞ！」という気持ちが沸々と湧いてきます。シニアの夢は尽きませ～ん。

SENBAZURU
One thousand cranes

For hope.
For healing.
For these challenging times.
For when this crisis is behind us, I will always
be grateful for the spirit and dedication of
all the people who made it possible for us
to safely move forward – together.
Kiotsukete
Please take care

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