November 22 Sakura Gala Honouring

Chiune Sugihara & the Jewish Community of Toronto
１１月２２日 桜ガラ：
杉原千畝氏・トロントユダヤ人コミュニティーを称えて

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October 2014 2014年10月 Vol.40 Issue 9

In This Issue...

2014-15 JCCC Board of Directors

President		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		
Jan Nobuto			
VP, Management 		
Ann Ashley
Secretary			
Sharon Marubashi
Treasurer			Chris Reid
Directors			
Ken Fukushima					Anzu Hara
					
Chris Hope					
Shari Hosaki					Warren Kawaguchi					Karen Kuwahara					
Lorene Nagata		
					
Christine Nakamura					Cary Rothbart
					Ross Saito					
Nao Seko				
Tak Yoshida		
Advisors			
Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					
Sid Ikeda
					Miki Kobayashi							Mickey Matsubayashi
					Steve Oikawa
					Connie Sugiyama
Foundation Chair			
Shari Hosaki

JCCC Staff

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Donations/Memberships/Classes Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Yuki Hipsh
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

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Sakura Gala

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JCCC Movie Night

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JCCC Events

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Community News

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Donations

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Nikkei Heritage Museum Inscriptions

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日本語紙面

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Sandy Chan
Executive Assistant/Newsletter		sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Office Assistantmakik@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.227

Elizabeth Fujita
Heritage and Sedai Project
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.303

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

416-441-2345 ext. 222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi,Sandy ChanJapanese Section: Maki Klotz, Yuki Hipsh, Sandy Chan
Cover Picture: Chiune Sugihara, honoree of the Sizth Annual Sakura BallYour news is welcome! Please send articles to:
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the November issue is Friday October 10, 2014.
日本語の記事も受け付けています。11月号の締め切りは2014年10月10日(金）です。

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Calendar of Events
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Karaoke Club
Issei Day
JCCC closed -Thanksgiving Day
Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Class
Origami Workshop
Movie Night

Euchre Night
Karaoke Club
Reel Asian Festival –JCCC screening
Japanese Cooking Class
Origami Workshop
Sakura Gala
Special Movie Screening Uzumasa Limelight
Karaoke Club
Winter Family Festival
Karaoke Club
JCCC closed - Christmas Day
JCCC closed - Boxing Day

Killed 50,000 times on screen, Fukumoto shines in new film
Yuhi Kimura, Nikkei VoiceThe Japanese phrase “Kenkyo” perfectly describes the determined
personality of actor Seizo Fukumoto.
Fukumoto, who often takes roles in period samurai films and TV
dramas as a Kirareyaku, a role where he always gets beaten by the main
characters, has been acting for more than 55 years since starting his
career at the Toei Company’s movie studio at the age of 15.
He’s affectionately known as, “The man who has been beaten 50,000
times”.
Fukumoto spent most of his career as a utility actor taking on roles
such as dead bodies, merchants, lord-less samurai (ronin), farmers, or
people who don’t speak and sit in the background.
Acting in these roles for 10 years, he also had a chance to be astunt man and face dangers like plunging into fires and falling down 10
metre-tall cliffs.		
Even though he has been injured during filming, he keeps saying, “I
Photo courtesy of Eleven Artsam okay. Please let me participate in the film.”
That lead him to his career as a Kirareyaku, but he’s always wanted more in his acting career.
“I don’t have my masterpiece. I am a nameless utility actor for my entire life. I want to be actor who is not listed in an end role,” he told a
fan website dedicated to his works. “I want everybody to know that there is the man who feels happy to be one in the background.”“I cannot act in the role of main character, so nobody comes to watch my movie.”
When he was offered ‘Uzumasa Limelight’, which won the Cheval Noir prize and the award for the best leading actor at the Fantasia
International Film Festival in Montreal, he was ecstatic to finally have a film of his own that recognized him for his acting style.
Although he has had a long career with many awards given to him for his work, his personality still remains true to Kenkyo.
Samurai films were in their heydays from the 50’s to the 80’s, but Fukumoto hopes he can help bring them back.
“I have always been thinking how to get the popularity back as it was before,” he said online.
He believes that someone seeing him doing his best will work hard to do their best too.
* Actor Seizo Fukumoto will be visiting the JCCC with his co-star for a special screening on Wednesday November 26, 2014.

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JCCC Family and Friends 18th Annual Golf Tournament 2014
The JCCC held its 18th Annual Family and Friends Golf Tournament on Sunday September 7 at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Weather was
perfect with beautiful sunshine! We had an amazing turnout with 124 golfers – our best ever! Many returning players came, and also many
new ones joined us too. It was incredible that we had such great responses and support in the many sponsorships. This year was a newformat of shotgun and scramble and everyone had fun – there were lots of laughter and yelling of “fore” heard throughout the course!!
The funds raised from the tournament will be used to support Heritage initiatives and programming at the JCCC. These are all events
that involve getting the community and different generations together to learn about Japanese Canadian history. We encourage everyone
to join us next year for another great day!! Please note that this tournament is for everyone who would like to play golf in a fun atmosphere,
novice or experienced,
A special thank you and appreciation to all our sponsors this year:
Platinum Sponsor – Marty Kobayashi of HollisWealth – who supplied the snacks and gift bags at the course and provided many of the							prizes.
Gold – Gary Tehara of Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Warren & Patti Kawaguchi Family, Paul & Sharon Marubashi Family, Ross &		Nancy Shin Family
Silver – Peter & Ethel Wakayama Family, June Shin Family, Steve & Linda Oikawa Family, Bill and Jan Hatanaka Family
Bronze – Tom & Doreen Oyagi, Gary & Gayle Kawaguchi, Nikkei Voice, Kathy Okawara, DelManor Wynford
Gifts in Kind – CI Investments, Invesco, Sentry Investments, Dynamic Funds, Mackenzie Investments, ClubLink Corporation,
			HollisWealth, Gary Kawaguchi, Dawna Kobayashi, Paul Marubashi and the JCCC
Special mention to Joe Nishikaze of Ocean Foods who donated Japanese salad dressings for everyone, and Delmanor Wynford who
provided give-aways for all the players too.
A very, very special thank you to the Heritage Committee volunteers for making the fantastic buffet dinner. This really helped to offset
costs and we can’t thank them enough for all the hard work put into it. Much appreciation to Dawna Kobayashi and Linda Oikawa for coordinating all the food and musubi.
And finally the winners are:Consul General's Cup (low scramble – everyone related) – Leili Marubashi, Adrian Devlin, Naomi Marubashi, David Cooper
Dundee Wealth Management Cup (low scramble group) – Sandy Miike, Bob Milne, Linda Hustler, Peter Hustler
Roy and Kay Shin Memorial Cup (low scramble with a grandparent/grandchild) – Tosh Uyeda and Raiden Uyeda
Longest Drive – Mens/ Ladies – Bill Hatanaka / Linda Hustler
Closest to the Pin – Mens /Ladies – Brian Chiao / Shauna Miwa
Everyone at the tournament received a prize through random draws in appreciation of their participation and we thank all those that
donated the great assortment of items!!
Be sure to sign up next year!!!

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Top right: Dundee Wealth Cup winners –(L-R) Linda Hustler, Sandy Miike, Marty Kobayashi, Bob Milne, Peter Hustler.
Bottom Right: Roy and Kay Shin Memorial Cup winners –(L-R) Raiden Uyeda, Ross Shin, Tosh Uyeda. Photos courtesy of Leon Balaban.

Library volunteers are needed

Fall/Winter Origami Workshop

Library sitter needed for non-lending hours:
Tues/Thurs/Fri: 10am – 2pm
Duties include:• Monitoring activities in the library• Simple administrative tasks such as labeling, stamping, etc.
Other than the above jobs volunteers are able to do what
they would like to do, such as reading, using their own computers,
listening to music with headphones, doing homework, etc. within
the library.

The popular Origami Workshop series is back for another season.
Mr John Jay Guppy from the Origami Society of Toronto will
introduce even more traditional favourites as well as the latest new
creations. There are models to suit all ages and levels, so comefor a fun time and try your skill!
All paper is provided.

Volunteers for book lending hours:
Wed/Sat: 12:45pm – 3:15pm(library hours are 1pm – 5pm)
Must be able to:• read Japanese and English• use computer (basic level is sufficient)
For both volunteer positions, regular and long term
commitments would be appreciated. These volunteer assignments
would be perfect for those who love reading!
If interested, please contact Haruko Ishihara of the JCCC at
harukoi@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 228.

Dates: Wednesday October 22, 2014
		Wednesday November 19, 2014
		Wednesday January 21, 2015
		
Wednesday February 18, 2015
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Fee: $7 (+HST) per workshop for JCCC members$10 (+HST) per workshop for non-members
To register, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email us
at jccc@jccc.on.ca.

JCCC LIBRARY SCHEDULE
TUE/THURS/FRI
10am – 2pm (non-lending hours)
WED
1pm – 5pm (lending hours)
SAT
1pm – 5pm (lending hours)
SUN/MON
ClosedOFFICE SPACES FOR RENT AT JCCC
2 Office Spaces Available !  
672 sq.ft. & 1,222 sq.ft.
If interested, please contact Nao Seko
416-444-9900 x227

Photo courtesy of John Jay Guppy.

Kumihimo Workshop
What do the Samurai and the Geisha have in common? Bothrequired kumihimo to secure their clothing.
Kumihimolooselytranslates to “gatheredthreads.”
Throughdifferent techniques, aperson is able to gather
many threads together
to create a stronger cord.
It is a form of braiding…
Japanese-style.
The
techniquehasbeenPhoto courtesy of Poncey Acromond.
around for more thanalmost 1,500 years and was in danger of being a lost art due to themechanization of the processes. However this technique has been
enjoying a recent surge in popularity with crafters.
This is an opportunity that you won’t want to miss to learn thisancient Japanese art!
Date: Sunday November 2, 2014
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $15 for members$20 for non-members
		$15 materials fee payable to the instructor
To register, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email us
at jccc@jccc.on.ca.

5Musical "Ron's Garden"

Nagata Shachu: KAISO
by Nagata Shachu

The 4th summer musical in Toronto featuring members of the
Ookina Yume Children's Theatre (Japan) and the JCCC Kids
and Youth Musical Workshop participants treated its audience toanother spectacular performance, showcasing the talents of manyof our local as well as overseas talents. Thank you to all the parents who supported their children through two weeks of intensive
practice.

Photo courtesy of Nagata Shachu.

Nagata Shachu Japanese taiko and music group proudly presents
a dramatic and breathtaking new production KAISO. Looking backover the ensemble’s sixteen year history, KAISO or ‘retrospect’ willfeature rearranged favourites as well as new works for Japanesedrums, percussion, bamboo flutes and shamisen.    This concert
will also celebrate the release of Nagata Shachu’s third live
DVD recorded last year at its 15th Anniversary Concert.   This
production promises to be an unforgettable evening of rhythm,
music, movement and passion! The concert takes place Saturday
October 18, 2014 at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre(207 Queen’s Quay West, 3rd floor).  
For tickets go to www.harbourfrontcentre.com/boxoffice/ or call
416-973-4000, press 1.
For more information www.nagatashachu.com

Photos courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.

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Wietzes Toyota
Championship

Wins

JC

3-Pitchby Bob Doi

At the season ending banquet, Wietzes Toyota captained by
Tod Nagamatsu celebrated their JC 3-Pitch Championship. After
defeating brother Jon Nagamatsu’s Hoult-Hellewell Trophies team(34-29) in the semi-finals, Wietzes Toyota continued their winningways by capturing the Championship game with a 35-33 win overPaul Takasaki’s HollisWealth team. HollisWealth qualified forthe championship game by virtue of their narrow 26-25 win overBack2feet, captained by Glen Kawaguchi.
The JC 3-Pitch League would like to acknowledge and thankits sponsors for their continued support of the league: Ms. Yim
Lok (Back2feet), Mr. Marty Kobayashi (HollisWealth), Mr. Darryl
Hayashi (Hoult-Hellewell Trophies) and Mr. Gary Brownlie (Wietzes
Toyota). For more information on the JC 3-Pitch league, pleasecheck out the JC 3-Pitch website. www.jc3pitch.com

The Toronto Japanese Garden Club
62nd Annual Exhibition Fall Flowers &Bonsaiby Toronto Japanese Garden ClubThe Toronto Japanese Garden Club is presenting its 62nd Annual
Exhibition Fall Flowers & Bonsai on Sunday October 26, 2014 at
12pm to 4:30pm. It will be held in the Kobayashi Hall, Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario.
There will be Demonstrations of Bonsai at 2:00pm and Ikebana
at 3:00pm. Displays will consist of Ikebana (Ikenobo, Ohara andSogetsu), Bonsai (by the Toronto Bonsai Society), and Miniature
Box Gardens. Awards will be given for Kiku (Chrysanthemum),Potted House Plants and Miniature Box Gardens. Gift items, whiteelephant and plants will also be available for purchase.
Refreshments available.
Admission is $5.00, children under 12 years are free.
For further information please call Arthur Ikeda 416-444-3702 or
Sharon Koor 416-920-0775.

Bayview United Church Food and Craft
Bazaarby Bayview United Church2014 JC3-Pitch Champions Wietzes Toyota at Banquet (Left to Right):
Back Row: Ron Biason, Wesley Wong, Ryan Terakita, Peter Reilly, Clark Shiao,
Ron Dela Cruz
Front Row: Sharyn Reilly, Daryl Terakita, Bob Doi, Tod Nagamatsu, Sarah Wong,
Miranda Wong
Absent: Jomar Dela Cruz, Ryan Mellor
Photo courtesy of Bob Doi.

2014 Annual Toronto Buddhist Church
Bazaarby Toronto Buddhist Church

Bring your family and friends to the Toronto Buddhist Church fora day of eating and shopping. No time to stay to have a bowlof udon, some tempura or teishoku dinner? Then enjoy some ofour take-out selections such as sushi, manju, chow mein, obento,
baked goods, etc. to take home with you.
Feeling lucky?  Buy a ticket for our raffle or place a bid on an itemin the Silent Auction.
Date: Saturday November 8, 2014
Place: 1011 Sheppard Avenue West
(1 block east of the Downsview subway station)
Time: 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Hope to see you there!

The Bayview United Church* Food and Craft Bazaar will be held
on Saturday October 18, 2014. The doors will open at 12:30pm
for Udon, Gazpacho, Baked Goods, Pickles, Chow Mein, Boutique,Fifth Avenue Jewelry, and of course, a Silent Auction! We arelocated at 2609 Bayview Avenue in Toronto.  This will be our first
Bazaar following the amalgamation of Centennial Japanese United
Church and Oriole-York Mills United Church to form Bayview United
Church. Please come out to support your community!
*formerly Centennial Japanese United Church and Oriole-York
Mills United Church.

77th Annual

Japanese

Calligraphy

Competition!
in CanadaAward Presentation | Oct. 19, 2014, 2pm
Exhibition | Oct.19-Nov.2, 2014
daily and weekends: 11:00am-4:30pm
free admission!
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at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel. 416-441-2345

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Competition organized by
SHODO CANADA!

Please send all inquiries to ShodoCanada@gmail.com
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Supported by the Consulate General of Japan, The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and The Japan Foundation, Toronto

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of September 3, 2014
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bist
Ms. Dianne Bradley
Kazuo Nakamura Painting
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Chiba
Mrs. Tosh R. Fukuda
Mrs. Sanae Fukushima
Ms. Tomi Hiraishi
Ms. Rose Hirayama
Mr. Norman Ibuki
Dr. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas &Dr. Foch Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. James Ito
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iwata
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
Mr. Lukasz Krawczyk
Mr. Stephen Lau
Ms. Dawn Maruno
Mr. Dan Masse
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Masukawa
Mrs. Hannah Misumi
Mr. and Mrs. Atsushi Miura
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mrs. Elizabeth Nishizawa
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
Mrs. Sakae Ogaki
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sora
Mr. Richard &Mrs. Stacey Takashima
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Mrs. Jessie Tanaka
Mr. Yuki Tannoch
Mr. Vernon Toyonaga
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tsuda
Mrs. Satoko Mary Uchida
Mrs. Shirlee Ueda
Mrs. Rose Yamamura
Mrs. Masako Wani
In honour of Sam Kamo 90 thbirthday

100
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25
100
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40
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200
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30
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100
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27
50
100
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20
100
100
60
50
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Corporate, Foundation and
Government
Donations and Sponsorships
Canadian Museums Association
Heritage Student Grant
Rotary Club of Toronto Forest Hill
'Support Our Kids'
Sakura Gala
BDO Canada LLP
CIBC World Markets Inc
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The Japan Foundation Toronto
Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP
Heritage
Ms. Louise Okawara
200
In memory of Cecil & Miki Okawara

Mrs. Bonnie Fukuzawa
120
In memory of Miki Okawara &Toshiko Usami
In Memoriam
In memory of Catherine Kumamoto
Mrs. Chiyoko Izumi
20
Mr. Mas Mori
25
Elm Tahara
20
In memory of Frank Isoshima
Mrs. Iso Amemori
20
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
25
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
100
Mr. Fred Mullins
50
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
30
Mr. and Mrs. Gord Pittonet
50
Mr. Richard &Mrs. Stacey Takashima
30
In memory of Hideko Kumagai
Mr. Hiroshi Kumagai
200
In memory of Jeannine MachikoMoritsugu
Mrs. Pat Adachi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
25
Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata
30
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita25
In memory of Kaoru Jack Nasu
Mrs. Sakae Nakata
20
Ms. Kimiko Nasu
50
In memory of Ko Kadonaga
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
35
In memory of Mary Mitsue Mori
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita25
In memory of Mary Tanaka
Mrs. Katharine Matsumoto25
In memory of Mieko Yajima
Mrs. Masae Okamoto
25
In memoryn of Mitsuo Endo
Mrs. Miyo Ito
100
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
30
In memory of Oscar Hatashita
Mr. George Toyama
25
In memory of Rick Nishikawa
Mrs. Katharine Matsumoto50
In memory of Toshiko Usami
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai25
Ms. Karen Grazia
20
Ms. Mary Hiraishi
50
Ms. Tomi Hiraishi
30
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
25
Ms. Gail A. Kondo
40
Mrs. Lillian Kuwahara
25
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kuwahara
25
Ms. Nonette Lasola
100
Mr. Akira Matsubayashi
50
Mrs. Kay Mende
50
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Miura
40

Mr. Mas Mori
Mrs. Toshiko Mori
Ms. Kay Nagao
Mrs. Yuki Newbold
Mrs. Elizabeth Nishizawa
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
Mr. Hajime Sawada
Mr. and Mrs. Shin TairaMr. Yuki Tannoch
Mr. George Tsushima
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
Mr. Masuo Yamashita

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JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Mr. William Hatanaka
120
Mrs. Sharon Marubashi
160
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oikawa
140
Mrs. Kathryn Okawara
150
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
150
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shin160
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tehara
140
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
130
Supporting Member
LeaderMr. Masashi Shin
PartnerMr. and Mrs. George Iwata
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
Ms. Dawn Maruno &Mr. Grant Haynen
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mr. & Mrs. Tad & Jenny Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlichtig
Mr. Richard &Mrs. Stacey Takashima
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Yatabe

500
150
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110
150
150
110
93
110
150

Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre
In memory of Mitsuo Endo
Mr Carlo & Mrs Mary Ammendolia
Mr and Mrs Tsugio Ito100
Ms Jessie Ebata &Mr. Clayton Gyotoku
20
Mr. and Mrs. James Ito
25
Ms. Shaly Iwashita
100
Mr. and Mrs. Masao Kojima
50
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tsugio Tanino
50
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yamamoto
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Yamamoto
40

9Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions
You can purchase a Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500. Corporate
and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Nikkei Heritage Centre's ongoing
operation and programming.
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Individuals/Couples
Yasuhiko & Kyoko Abe
Harry and Pat Adachi
Terry and Koto Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Thomas and Betty Lou AraiJohn Armstrong
Bryan and Maiko Asa
Roy and Yukie Asa
Ann and David Ashley
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Eiji and Sharon Doi
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Masatomo (Mike) & Aiko Endo - In memory
Mitsuo Endo - In Memory
Yasuko Endo
Yasuteru Endo
Benjamin and Shirley Eto
Gerald Fowlie - In memory
Masanori and Yukie Fuchigami
Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Gengo Tom and Sumi Fujita
Alan and Patricia Fujiwara
Fukunaga Family
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Uncle Dave Tsutomu Hanada - In memory
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Tom and Shay (Iwasaki) Hashimoto
Masanori & Natsuno Hayakawa - In memory
Shirley Fumiye Hayakawa - In memory
Andrew Hayden
In memory of Gerald Hayden
In memory of Senator Salter Hayden
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Irene "Auntie Rene" Whiteside - In memory
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In meory
Toyoshi and Kazuko Hiramatsu - In memory
Masajiro and Ume Honkawa
Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori

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Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Henry and Dianne Hotta
Yasumasa and Keiko Ichida
Yoshi and Takako Ichida
Hisae & Seichi Willie Ichiyen - In memory
Terry (Toru) and Evie Idenouye
Elsie and Katsu Iguchi
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Junji and Toshiko Ikeno
Glenn R Inamoto - In loving memory
Sanaye Inouye
Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii
Shirley S Isojima
Arthur Shinji Ito
Chusaburo and Lily Ito - In memory
Denjiro Ito - In memory
James & Eiko Ito
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Kinue Ito - In memory
Mark and Miyo Ito
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr Richard Ito
Shigemi Ito - In memory
Yoshimi Ito - In memory
Ken & Elaine Iwai
George and Barbara Iwata
Tak Iwata
Roy James
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Shoichi & Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Goro and Takako Kawaguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Dr. and Mrs. John Kawaguchi
Kameo and Mariko Kawaguchi
Iwaichi & Ryu Kawashiri - In memory
Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Frank Masaki and Dianne Kitazaki
Don & Eiko Kiyonaga
古林Art & Misako Kobayashi nee Fukatsu深津
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory
Hajime and Kyoko Kobayashi
Kazuo and Chiyono Kobayashi - In memory
Kevin Kobayashi
Koby Kobayashi
Kristin Kobayashi

Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
KOBO Isao
Hisako Kondo
Katsu and Kanekichi Kosaka - In memory
Kensuke Kosaka Volunteer
Yoshie Kosaka
Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Masayuki Kumabe - In memory
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Taeko Kumamoto - In memory
Fumio and Kimiye Kuramoto
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
Fred and Pat Kusano
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Ken and Barbara Kuwahara - In memory
Mariko Liliefeldt
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
George Hiroshi and Mary Tsuruko Maeda
Tom and Judy Maikawa
Bob & Kay Marubashi
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Bruce and Ruth Matsuda
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Arthur Asa Matsumoto
Carmen and Martha Matsunaga
Shizuo & Sawaye Matsunaga - In Memory
Naomi Matsushita and Scott Dobson
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Kay and Bob McBride
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Koei and May Mitsui
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Koji and Kay Morishita
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory
Jim Morita - In memory
Frank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu
Aiko S Morton nee Nakamura
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Kikue and Harry T Muraoka - In memory
Min and Lil Nagahara
Yoichi and Asano Nagai - In memory
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory
K. Nagao
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Shichitaro and Naka Nagata - In memory
Tony and Eva Nagata
Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa

Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions (Cont.)
Ichiro and Setsuko Nakagawa
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
George and Terry Nakamura
Joe.D.Ichizo and Miyo Nakamura
Mikio and Yukiko Nakamura
Shigeru Bill & Frances Yaeki Nakamura
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory
Linda and Mas Nakao
Akira Namba - In memoriam
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Denise Yae Nishimura
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tomi and Nana Nishimura
Tak Pollie Dawna Nishino
Kaz and Sachi Nishio
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Sam Hisao Nishiyama & Sumiko Nishiyama
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. NonoyamaFrank and Kazue Kaye Oda
Yukio and Faye (Sugimoto) Ode
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Frank & Miyoko Kadoguchi Ohtake -In memory
Haruo Oikawa
Naka and Kimiye Oikawa - In memory
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Tetsuo Oikawa - In memory
Toshi and Nobuko Oikawa
Yoemon and Yoshiye Oikawa - In memory
Tsuyoshi and Masae Okamoto
Christine Okawara
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Louise Okawara
Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo - In memory
Tosh & Grace Omoto
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
George and Rose Oyagi
Tad and Jenny Oyagi
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
Dr. Joseph and Jean Kobayashi Peasah
William and Lorraine Petruck
George&Florence Hanako Saito nee Naruse
Naotoshi and Fumiko Ruth(Tateishi) Saito
Shizue Saito
Yasushi Saito - In memory
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Mitsuru and Grace Sasaki
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Joy Sato
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa

Hajime and Setsuko Sawada
Kenzo and Evelyn Sekiya
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Keo and Eiko Shibatani
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory
Kaide Barbara Joy Gail Shimizu
Ron Shimizu & Edy Goto
Clara and Joe Shimoda
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Brenda Shin
Michael Shin - In memory
Roy and Kay Shin - In memory
David and Emiko Shiozaki - In memory
Patrick and Hanna Suen
Miyeko & Kenichi Sugamori - In memory
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Dr. Henry and Joanne Sugiyama
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Kunio and Yoshiye Suyama
Shig and Marge Suyama
Tokusaburo & Yoshio Taira - In memory
Toyoko Taira - In memory
Hideo & Fumiko Ruth (Miyazaki) Takahashi
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Ray & Mizue Takeuchi
Ronald Takeshi Tamaki - In memory
Kiyoshi and Chii Tamane - In memory
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Elizabeth 綾加Tazumi
Ted and Ikuko Teshima
James and Setsuko Thurlow
Tony and Mary Tonegawa
Kazuharu and Mieko Tsuchida
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Akiko Tsujimoto
Morito and Yae Tsumura
George & Ayako Tsushima
Grace Tucker & Peggy Foster - In memory
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull
Dr Irene UchidaDr. and Mrs. Paul & Susan Uchikata
Carl and Christine Fumi Uchikura
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Jim and Betty Ura
Frank and Toshiko Usami
Etsusaburo Mitsuye George Toshiko Uyeyama
Dale and Joe Vaillancourt
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Frank Yamada - In memory
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane In memory

George Kaoru Kikue Kay Yamashita
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Tsutomu Tom and Masae Muraki Yamashita
Min and Lydia Yatabe
Rev. Stan and Aileen Yokota
Patricia and Harold Yoneyama
Charles Masato Yoshida, in memory
Shige and Sue Yoshida
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
GROUPS
Asahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto 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
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
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 Club11

Countdown to the Sixth Annual Sakura Gala
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Sixth Annual Sakura Gala is almost here! Taking place on Saturday November 22, 2014,
the Sakura Gala brings together the best of Canadian and Japanese entertainment, cuisine, culture and style. It is the JCCC’s largest
fundraising event of the year.
While Sakura Gala tickets are sold out, there are still opportunities to be involved. The Sakura Gala Committee is asking for JCCC
Members’ help with the Gala’s Silent Auction by donating items to be auctioned on the night of the Gala. Donations accepted for the
Silent Auction include but are not limited to signed music or sports memorabilia, gift certificates to exciting restaurants, concerts orevents, and gift baskets.
The Sakura Gala evening programme also has ad space available for purchase by companies, community organizations andgroups. This not only is a great chance to contribute to the work of the Sakura Award, but a chance to demonstrate your support of the
Sakura Gala and JCCC to all 400 gala patrons who will receive this programme.
If you are interested in supporting the Sakura Gala either through a silent auction donation or by purchasing a programme ad,please contact Sarah Burd at 416-249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.
The JCCC thanks its generous sponsors of the Sakura Gala for their support: TD Bank Group as Platinum Sponsor, Shiseido Canada
as VIP Reception Sponsor, Sony of Canada, RBC, CIBC and RioCan.

Winter Family Festival 2014
Winter Family Festival Committee

Quickly becoming one of the most popular events of the year, the Winter Family Festival 2014 isscheduled for Sunday December 14, 2014! Following the big success of the past three years, ourenergetic and enthusiastic committee is very excited to exceed expectations yet again.
The event will start one hour earlier this year, running from 11:00am to 4:00pm. We will feature
many of the same great activities as previous years, such as Photo with Santa, gingerbread cookie
decorating, Christmas ornament making, storytelling, interactive games and much more. This year,
new activities such as face painting, Ikeabana and Art Manga are also being planned, and as
always, we will have lotsof delectable food!
Mark the date inyour calendar and keep
an eye out for moredetails in the November
Newsletter.
For
information
regardingvendorapplications,please contact Yuki
Hipsh at yukih@jccc.
on.ca, or call at 416441-2345 ext. 235.

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Photos Courtesy of Shinichi Nakao.

Sixth Kyudo Introductory Course begins
in November
by Seikyukai

Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery, historically associatedwith the Samurai. Modern Kyudo is often described as “standing
meditation” and focuses on attaining proper technique and attitude
rather than hitting the target. This teaches the practitioner to react
calmly and resolutely to his environment.
Seikyu Kai is pleased to announce a 15-week Introductory
Course to be offered at the JCCC starting in November. Students
without prior experience must complete the Introductory Course
to be accepted in the regular kyudo program. Students with priorexperience should inquire with JCCC. The Introductory Course isdivided into 5 stages:(1) Hassetsu (The Eight Stages of Shooting and Posture)(2) Gomu-yumi (Practice Bow)
(3) Subiki (Drawing the bow without an arrow)(4) Makiwara (Shooting towards a short-distance target)(5) Taihai (formalized movements)
By the time the course finishes, students will have acquired
the basic skill and knowledge required to join the regular class andcontinue on to the next level.
Date: Saturday November 15, 2014 – March 21, 2015
Time: 2:45pm – 4:45pm
Fees: $220 + HST (JCCC Membership is also required)
Location: Tatami Dojo at the JCCC.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks.
All other equipment will be provided.
Classes are restricted to those 16 years & over.
There will be no classes on December 27, January 3, 31, 2015
and February 28, 2015. Please note that some classes may becancelled as a result of schedule changes requested by the JCCC.
If this does happen, the course will be extended beyond March 21
to make a total of 15 classes. It is not mandatory to attend all 15classes. If you cannot attend one or two classes there are enoughinstructors and assistants available so that those who miss a class
can receive missed instruction the following week. However,
we encourage everyone to attend as many classes as possible
because material in each class will build on the last.
Registration Procedure
1. As a prerequisite to registration, all potential candidates
must visit and watch a regular kyudo class for at least a half hour
between 11:30am-12:30pm on any Saturday from September 6 to
October 11, 2014.
2. At the class, please introduce yourself to one of the instructors
and your name will be recorded on a list indicating that you havevisited a class, thereby meeting the registration pre-requisite.
Please note that being on this list does not necessarily guarantee
you a spot in the beginners' course. The intent of the visit is toensure that you have some understanding of a typical kyudo classbefore deciding to join the course. So please feel free to ask
questions while you are there.

3. Formal registration starts Tuesday, October 14, 2014 and you
must register directly with the JCCC by phone or in person. The
class size is limited to 20 people and spaces will be filled on afirst come, first served basis starting October 14.   You must pay
at the time of your registration and your name must be on the
aforementioned list in order to officially join the course.

JCCC Euchre NightOn Saturday November 1, the JCCC will be hosting another
Euchre night. This event brings together friends, fun and a little card
playing finesse.  There will be a cash bar, light refreshments, andprizes for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based; noset partners. Rules are based on Bicycle ® rules and once again
the “stick the dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee is $21 (includingHST) for non-members, $17 (including HST) for members. Entryis limited to experienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors
open at 7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:45pm. Cash prizes will
be awarded.
Deadline for registration is Friday October 24, 2014. Spaces
are limited! Don’t be disappointed, register today!!! Contact the
JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

Haiku Corner

俳句コーナー

秋の山
ところどころに 煙たつ		Akinoyama tokorodokoroni
kemuritatsu

暁台
Gyoudai								

The autumn mountains;		Here and there			Smoke rising.

人形をきざむ小店や 菊の花		
Ningyouwo kizamukomiseya kikunohana

子規
Shiki

A small shop,		

Carving dolls;
Chrysanthemum flowers.
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York Wilson, Six String Nation, and theToronto Blue Jays!

Giving Thanks to
Our Ancestors

Fall is well underway, and Heritage has been very busy with anumber of items – keep reading to stay updated!
The Heritage Committee is delighted to announce that the York
Wilson Foundation has made a donation of 49 works by the late
Canadian artist York Wilson to the JCCC. Among the pieces are aseries 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”. Our Arts Committee is looking forward to
mounting an exhibition of the donation in the near future – pleasestay tuned to the JCCC for further news about this exciting show!
On Sunday August 10th, the JCCC took part in an
acknowledgement ceremony during the Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers
game in celebration of the Centre’s participation in the Six String
Nation Project. As part of the Blue Jays Canada Baseball Day, a
nod was given to the Japanese Canadian community and its history
via the story of the famed Asahi baseball team. The community’s
history has now joined the ranks of Pierre Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky,
Lucy Maud Montgomery, and a host of iconic Canadians andCanadian symbols from across the country that comprise the guitar(named Voyageur) in being a symbol of national unity. For further
information about the project, please visit www.sixstringnation.
com, which includes a press release about the event with the Jays
and the JCCC!
In preparation for the JCCC’s Nikkei Kids Day in 2015, theHeritage Committee is looking for interested volunteers. Whether
you’re interested in organization or day-of volunteering, we’d be
happy to hear from you! For any info, and for any other Heritage
related questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Fujita at
heritage@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

First of all, from everyone at
Sedai, we wish you a wonderfulThanksgiving filled to the brimwith food, laughter, and love! As Thanksgiving is a time to literally“give thanks”, Sedai is happy to be a resource of assistance to thecommunity, in recording and preserving your family legacy. Being
able to remember and honour our elders and senior generations
for all that they have accomplished for the benefit of younger
generations, is part and parcel of giving thanks and recognition –something which Sedai firmly believes in. If the task of gathering
your family history seems daunting, please consider contacting
Sedai – we hope to serve our community with great thanks!
As the JCCC gears up for the annual Sakura Gala, Sedai
has been hard at work researching and uncovering stories
of connections between the Japanese Canadian and Jewish
Canadian communities. Most recently, Sedai was very lucky to sit
down with Sam Baba and record his memories of the kindness andgenerosity of spirit which he experienced when settling in Toronto.
We look forward to hearing more stories from the community,and encourage anyone with any anecdotes – short or long – tostep forward and help us give thanks to those who supported theJapanese Canadian community despite the prejudice of the time.
A quick reminder: if you haven’t checked out our website lately, we
invite you to watch the new Post War Conference videos online.
The stories of the community didn’t end when the war ended – theforced relocation east of the Rockies or as far west as Japan had alasting impact on all Canadian Nikkei families. We will continue topost videos in the coming days and weeks, so stay tuned for newcontent!
For further information regarding recording your family legacy,or submissions towards our efforts on uncovering Japanese
Canadian/Jewish Canadian connections, please contact Elizabeth
Fujita, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

Heritage Corner

Sedai Corner

Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose's Last Tape
Coming to the JCCC in February 2015
Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose's Last Tape Stories from the War.
A play by internationally active contemporary artist,
Miwa Yanagi.
Date: Saturday February 21, 2015
at JCCC Kobayashi Hall
Please check next issue of our newsletterfor further details.
Photo courtesy of Naoshi Hatori, Aichi Triennale 2013 photo14

2014ウィンターファミリーフェスティバル
今後の行事予定
10月
4日		
（土）		
5日		
（日）		
13日
（月）		
					
18日
（土）		
20日
（月）		
22日
（水）		
30日
（木）		

カラオケクラブ会合
一世デー
JCCC休館日Thanksgiving Day
カラオケクラブ会合
和食ワークショップ
折り紙ワークショップ
映画鑑賞会

11月
8日		
(土）		
12日
(水）		
					
17日
(月）		
19日
(水）		
22日
(土）		
26日
（水）		

カラオケクラブ会合
Reel Asian Festival JCCC 上映
和食ワークショップ
折り紙ワークショップ
桜ガラ
映画鑑賞会

12月
6日		
(土）		
14日
(日）		
					
20日
(土）		
25日
(木）		
2６日
(金）		

カラオケクラブ会合
ウィンターファミリー
フェスティバル
カラオケクラブ会合
JCCC休館日-Christmas Day
JCCC休館日-Boxing Day

今年でいよいよ第４回目を迎えるJCCC冬季恒例イベント「ウィンターファミリーフェスティバル」を１２月１４日（日）に開催予定です！
毎年子供たちに大人気のサンタとの記念撮影をはじめ、
クリスマ
スオーナメント作りやジンジャーブレッドデコレーション、ゲーム、絵てがみ、読み聞かせコーナー等、盛り沢山のプログラム。そして、今年はフェイスペインティングやアート漫画、生け花といった新しいアクティビティーも只今企画中です！また、エンターテイメント、クラフト等の出店やフード販売なども充実させる予定です。
ご家族、お友達と一緒に楽しい一日を過ごしながら、心に残る冬の
暖かい思い出を作りませんか。今年は１時間早い開始となりますので、皆さんランチもかねてぜひお越しください。沢山のご参加をお待ちしております！詳細はJCCCニュースレター１１月号をご覧ください。
日時： ２０１４年１２月１４日（日） 午前１１時  ―  午後４時
場所： JCCC小林ホール、商工会コート※詳細は次号（１１月号）にて。

写真提供 Shinichi Nakao

2014年秋・冬折り紙ワークショップ
組み紐ワークショップ
侍と芸者の共通点とは？どちらも着衣に組み紐を用います。
日本伝統工芸の一つである組み紐は細い絹糸や錦糸を編んで織り上げられ、その手法は1500年以上も前から伝えられています。近代化が進みその存続が危ぶまれていたものの、近年クラフト愛好家によって再びその人気が高まっています。
この機会に日本の素晴らしい伝統工芸に触れ学んでみませんか？クラスは英語で行います。
日時：
料金：
		

11月2日
（日）
午後1時 － 4時$15（JCCC会員）$20（非会員）

大人気の折り紙ワークショップがかえってきます！ジョン・ジェイ・グッ
ピー（トロント折り紙ソサエティー）指導のもと昔ながらの折り方や新しいスタイルを学んでみませんか？年齢、スキルに関係なくどなたでも楽しめるワークショップとなっていますので、みなさんぜひご参加ください。クラスは英語で行います。
日程：

2014年10月22日（水）
2014年11月19日（水）
2015年1月21日（水）
2015年2月18日（水）
時間： 午後7時半 － 9時
料金： 各ワークショップ $7 + HST（JCCC会員）;$10 + HST（非会員）* 材料費込み* お申込みはJCCC受付 (416) 441-2345、またはjccc@jccc.on.caまで。

*
材料費 $15は当日
インストラクターに直接お渡しください。
写真提供 Poncey Acromond*
お申込みはJCCC受付(416) 441-2345、またはjccc@jccc.on.caまで。

写真提供 John Jay Guppy

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2014年夏の子供ミュージカル
今回で4回目を迎える子供ミュージカルは日本の「大きな夢」児童劇団、JCCCキッズ、そしてユース
ミュージカルワークショップ参加者が共に集中レ
ッスンに励み、観客すべての心を動かすとても素晴らし公演となりました。
日本からの劇団員はプロの意識を持って、トロント参加者もそれに負けないパワフルなパフォーマンスで頑張ってくれました。10日間のハードスケジュールにも関わらすお手伝いいただいたボランティアの方々、そして御父母の方々に感謝いたします。

写真提供 Kristin Kobayashi

ライブラリーシッターのお薦めの一冊「杏のふむふむ」著

杏

女優でファッションモデル、杏さんの初のエッセイである「杏のふむふむ」
彼女の今までの出会い、出会いによって得た事、感じた
事、生き方、考え方、そして豊かな感受性とまっすぐで飾らない人柄が凝縮されたような一冊であります。
犬好きの私としては、杏さん
が弟のように可愛がっていた
犬のハリーのお話は特に彼女の明るく、心優しくひょうきんな
一面が垣間見れるようで実に面白く心が温まるお話です。
彼女は子供の頃から大人になった今も人と人との出会いや繋がりを大切に生きています。
昨今インターネットやソーシャルネットワークサービスの普及により、昔の様な人と人との繋がりが希薄になりつつあるのではないかと私は感じています。その中でいかに一つ一つの出会いを大切にし学び、感動し、活かす事が出来るか彼女の本を通して学び得る事が出来ると思います。
是非この本を女性のみならず、沢山の人に読んで頂き
「出会いと
は何か」
という事を考える機会になればと思っています。
佐々木亜紀
虹の岬の喫茶店
森沢明夫著

1. ライブラリーシッター（本の貸出時間以外）－中期から長期
ライブラリーの開館時間中ライブラリーに座っていただける方。
毎週同じスケジュールで、最低でも三ヶ月以上続けて来られる方を希望
火・木・金:

10am – 2pm

2. 貸出業務（貸出時間内）－中期から長期
貸出日に月1-2回（又はそれ以上）のペースで定期的に来られる方
コンピュータを使用するため、コンピュータの基本的知識がある方
日本語と英語が読める方
水・土:
12:45pm–5:15pm（貸出時間 1:00pm – 5:00pm）
両日とも4時間半のシフトですが、短い時間でのシフトをご希望の方もご連絡下さい。
上記のライブラリーボランティアにご興味のある方は、下記の連絡先（JCCCライブラリー担当者）
までご連絡下さい。
Eメール：harukoi@jccc.on.ca 電話：416.441.2345内線228

JCCCライブラリースケジュール
火・木・金
10am – 2pm (閲覧のみ)
水
1pm – 5pm (貸出し)土
1pm – 5pm (貸出し)日・月
休館

カナダで開催された第３８回モントリオール世界映画祭のコンペテ
ィション部門に出品された「ふしぎな岬の物語」は、９月号ニュースレ
ターのライブラリーシッターお薦めの一冊で紹介した小説「虹の岬の喫茶店」が原作です。主演は女優の吉永小百合と共演の阿部寛で、フランス語で挨拶をした吉永小百合のことも合わせて話題になっています。ぜひこの原作本を手に取っていただく事をお薦めいたします。

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JCCCライブラリーボランティア募集

中山あつ子

ゼロ・アワー ～東京ローズ 最後のテープ
国際的に活躍する現代美術アーティストのやなぎみわが綿密なリサーチを踏まえて書き上げた創作劇

Coming to JCCC in 2015

第6回桜ガラ
今年11月22日に行われる第６回桜ガラは日本とカナダの最高のエンターテイメント、お料理、芸術、
スタイルを一つに融合した日系文化会
館における最も盛大なファンドレイジングイベントです。
桜ガラコミッティーではサイレントオークション景品として、有名
人サイン入りの各種記念品、レストランのお食事券、コンサートチケッ
トそしてギフトバスケットその他オークション寄付品を皆様から募っております。今年の桜ガラのチケットは完売いたしましたが、このような形でも皆様からのご協力お願い申し上げます。
また、各企業、
コミュニティー団体・グループの皆様には当日ご来場いただく400人の方々にお渡しする桜ガライブニングプログラムの広告スペース購入も同時に募っております。桜ガラアワード受賞者の偉業を称賛するだけでなく、
このイベントの成功に大きな貢献をする
絶好の機会です。
サイレントオークションまたはプログラムへの広告掲載に関する
詳細はSarah Burd (416) 249-0788 または sarahb@jccc.on.ca.まで
お問い合わせください。
プラチナスポンサーのTD Bank Group、
VIPレセプションスポンサーの資生堂カナダ、そしてその他ソニー・カナダ、RBC、CIBC、RioCan各企業様からの多大なご支援に感謝申し上げます。

2014年度JCCC
ファミリーゴルフトーナメント
晴天の秋晴れの中、9月7日にRolling Hills Golf Courseにおきまして、
JCCC恒例第18回ファミリーゴルフトーナメントが開催されました。今
年は毎年ご参加頂いている方々のほか沢山の新しいプレイヤーも加わり124人ものゴルファー達が参加されました。今回の初めての試みとしてショットガンスタートから始まったトーナメントで楽しい一日を過ごされました。
ゴルフコースでは参加者たちの笑い声と叫び声がに響き渡りました。
このトーナメントで得られた収益はコミュニティーの様々な世代の人々が一緒になって、日系カナダ人の歴史を学ぶなどのヘリテージ関連の活動・プログラムに充てられます。ぜひ来年も皆様揃って楽しいゴルフの一日を楽しみましょう。
このトーナメントは初心者、上級者とわず、ゴルフが好きな方々全員がアットホームな雰囲気で楽しめるトーナメントです。今年のトーナメント参加者全員にはくじ引きで色々な景品をお持ち帰りいただきました。各景品のご寄付にご協力してくださいました皆様に感謝申し上げます。来年も皆様のご参加をお待ちしています！
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福本清三「5万回斬られた男」
日系ボイズYuhi Kimura
日本語にある「謙虚」という言葉は確固たる信念をもつ役者福本清三という人間を表現するのに相応しいことばである。福本清三氏は15歳で東映撮影所に大部屋俳優として入社して以来55年に渡り時代劇
映画、テレビドラマを問わず、「斬られ役」を演じてきた。
そして斬られ役の名手・名脇役として長年にわたり作品を支え続け、その経歴から「5万回斬られた男」という異名で親しまれている。
福本氏は下積み時代の大半を死体役またある時は町人、浪人、農民、台詞さえもないエキストラなど大部屋俳優としてひたすら徹してきた。
福本氏はファンサイトでこう語っている。
「私は無名の大部屋俳
優としてこれまでやってきました。だからテロップにも名前が流れない無名の脇役でいたいのです。そういう生き方もあり、そしてその中で幸せを見出す人間もいることを知ってほしいです。私なんかでは映画の主役は務まりません、下手な演技では誰もその作品を見に来てくださらないでしょう。」
今回モントリオールで行われたファンタジア国際映画祭においてCheval Noir賞と最優秀主演男優賞を受賞した“太秦ライムライト”。
今回の初主演オファーが来た時は、
まさに転生の霹靂であり、自分に主役が務まるのかという不安と同時に福本は自分のこれまでの斬られ役の生き様と撮影現場に生きる人々を描いたこの作品に興奮した。
また、福本氏は今では衰退してしまった時代劇をもう一度盛り上げ50年から80年代の黄金時代のような活気を復活させたいと願っている。
「自分は時代劇の人気をどのようにしたら取り戻せることができるのだろうかと常に考えている」
ともインターネットで語っている。
福本氏はこう信じる。
自分が一生懸命頑張っていれば、それを必ずどこかで誰かが見てくれている。そしてその姿を見た人たちもまた一生懸命各々の道でがんばってくれるのではないかと。
＊2014年11月26日（水）、福本清三氏を日系文化会館にお迎えします。
詳細はJCCCニュースレター11月号をご覧ください。

写真提供Eleven Arts

「永田社中」 秋の公演
10月18日土曜日ハーバーフロントのフレックダンスシアターにおいて、トロントを拠点に活動しているプロ和太鼓アンサンブル「永田社中」主催、秋の公演が開催されます。今年のコンサートタイトルは「回想」。
グループ創立からの16年をふりかえり、初期の頃から馴染みの深いオリジナル曲、それに新曲も加えて、太鼓はもちろん笛、三味線などバラエティに富んだ楽曲の数々を社中の新たなアレ
ンジでお届けいたします。会場では、昨年催された十五周年記念コンサートのビデオを販売いたします。
パワーあふれる太鼓のリズムと日本古来の美しい音色や調子を十分に堪能できるチャンスです。
どうかお見逃しなく。
詳細は、永田社中ホームページ: www.nagatashachu.com
またはFacebookのページ: www.facebook.com/nagatashachu
チケットは直接ハーバーフロントからお買い求めく ださい。
写真提供永田社中

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