Traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
江戸の世界へいざなう、八王子車人形と西川古流

JCCC Annual Bazaar Coming Soon!
毎年恒例ＪＣＣＣバザーもうすぐ開催！

April Movie “I Wish”
4月映画鑑賞会：「奇跡」

April 2012 2012年4月 Vol.38 Issue 41

2011-12 JCCC Board of Directors

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

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

JCCC Staff

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

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Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229

及Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator			christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221

びHaruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228

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Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231

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Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223

ッToshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
heritage@jccc.on.ca
newsletter@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.227

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Yuki Hipsh
Community Liason			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
Your news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the May issue is Tuesday April 10, 2012.
日本語の記事も受け付けています。 5月号の締め切りは2012年4月10日(火）
です。

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Japanese Puppet Theatre

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Sakura Ball

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Bazaar and Upcoming Events

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Heritage News

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Community News

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Donations

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JCCC＆コミュニティーイベント情報

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Heritage Conference
JCCC closed –Good Friday
Karaoke Club
Etegami Workshop
Sakura Ball
Susan Aihoshi Book Reading
Mochitsuki Day
Origami Workshop
Movie Night “I Wish”
Wine Seminar (in Japanese)
Karaoke Club

JCCC Bazaar
Puppet Theatre: Hachioji Kuruma
NingyoKaraoke Club meeting
Karate Tournament
JCCC closed –Victoria Day
Origami Workshop
Etegami Workshop
Karaoke Club meeting
Niagara Winery Tour (in Japanese)
Leslie Shimotakahara Book Reading

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 		–Opening Reception
Karaoke Club meeting
Etegami Workshop
Nostalgia Night
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 		–Closing
Karaoke Club –meeting
JCCC AGM
Movie NightTraditional Japanese Puppet Theatre: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
The JCCC is proud to announce a rare cultural performance from Japan in the Kobayashi Hall. The troupe,
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, has been classified as an Intangible Folk Cultural Properties by the Governmentof Japan.
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo is a form of puppet theatre created by Nishikawa Koryu I nearly 150 years ago,
in the late Edo Period. It is called "Kuruma Ningyo" because the puppeteer sits on a small seat with roller
wheels (rokuro kuruma) when operating a puppet (ningyo). This small seat, and the fact that only one
person is needed to operate each puppet, distinguishes Kuruma Ningyo from Bunraku, another form of
traditional Japanese puppetry in which three people are needed to operate each puppet. The one-to-one
relationship between puppeteer and puppet in Kuruma Ningyo allows great flexibility and realism as thepuppet and puppeteer move in unison.
The present company, the Hachioji Kuruma Puppet Theater, was formed in 1872. "Hachioji" refers to thename of the suburb in western Tokyo where the troupe's headquarters is located.
Nishikawa Koryu became the 5th iemoto of the Kuruma Ningyo troupe in 1996. He has been studying Kuruma Ningyo puppetry since
he was 13 years old.
For more than fifteen years, Nishikawa Koryu V has been performing regularly throughout Japan and in many other countries as well,including Hungary, Chile, and Uruguay. Each year, he spends around 100 days on performance tours. In 2001, he performed in the Czech
Republic and Sweden; in the first half of 2002, in Saipan and Brazil, and in the latter part of 2002, in the United States and far eastern Russia.
Tours in 2003 included Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
On this tour he will be performing parts of 4 different stories with Joruri (narration) chanted by rarely seen female Gidayu (chanter) ,accompanied by Shamisen in a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. As well, English and Japanese explanations about Kuruma Ningyo(puppets) and Gidayu (chanter) will be provided as a part of the event and English subtitles will accompany the performances.
Date:
Tuesday May 8, 2012Time:
7pm JCCC Kobayashi hall
Ticket:General $30 (tax included) JCCC members/students $25 (tax included)
Tickets are on sale at JCCC reception desk 416-441-2345

Countdown to the Fourth Annual Sakura Ball
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Fourth Annual Sakura Ball is almost here!
Taking place on April 21, 2012, the Sakura Ball brings together the best of Canadianand Japanese entertainment, cuisine, culture and style. It is the JCCC’s largest
fundraising event of the year.
This year’s Sakura Award recipient is internationally recognized actor and tirelesscommunity and human rights activist, Mr. George Takei. George serves as chair of
the council of governors of East West Players, is chairman emeritus of the boardof trustees of the Japanese American National Museum and is a member of theboard of directors of the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. The Government of Japan
recognized George’s contribution to the Japan-United States relationship when it
presented him with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
The JCCC thanks its generous Sakura Ball sponsors: TD Bank Group as the
Presenting Sponsor, RBC as Silver Partner, Sony of Canada as Exhibit Sponsor,
Shiseido as VIP Reception Sponsor, the Toronto Star as Print Media Partner, Entire
Imaging Solutions as Print Sponsor, Air Canada as Travel Sponsor, Windsor Arms
Hotel as Accommodation Sponsor, and Provincial Excavating.
Please visit the gala website: www.sakuraball.com. If you have any questions, wewelcome them and look forward to hearing from you. To receive more information
about ticket/table sales, sponsorship opportunities, how to donate an auction item or
to purchase an ad in the Gala programme, please call or e-mail Sarah Burd at 416249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates on the Fourth Annual Sakura
Ball. Be sure to save the date – April 21, 2012!
CORRECTION: In our February 2012 newsletter it was stated that the 2011 Sakura Ball “raise(d) over $200,000 for the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Legacy
Campaign.” If fact the $200,000 raised was for Japanese Earthquake Relief.

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JCCC Annual Bazaar

JCCC Bazaar Volunteering Opportunites

The JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest
one-day fundraiser of the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday
May 5, 2012 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. You don’t want to arrive andfind that all the bargains are gone!!
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza withgreat deals on Noritake tableware, logoware, lawn accessories,
gardening items, starter plants, baked goods, etc., plus lots ofwhite/pink elephant treasures and of course our Silent Auction withsome great products to bid on. We will also be holding a blow-out
sale of Christmas storage items and snow shovels!
There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi, mochi,
udon, tempura - for take home or dining in while you take a breakfrom your shopping spree.
Please come and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including
cakes, pies, cookies, squares, etc), Japanese food (including
manju, sekihan, chiraishi, bentos, etc), white elephant, newproducts, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the
JCCC reception desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be
refrigerated can be accepted on May 4 and of course on the day of
the Bazaar..
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we ask that you
DO NOT donate clothing.
If you have any questions or need more information, pleasecontact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or christinet@
jccc.on.ca.
Date: 		Saturday May 5, 2012
Time: 		12:30pm - 4:00pm
Admission:Free

We are looking for event supporters for events held in April andMay!

April Movie NIght“Joyful - Kore-eda at his best… (he)brings to his films profundity,
simplicity and complete cinematic honesty”
Nicholas Vroman – A Page of Madness
A favorite at TIFF 2011, I
WISH is master filmmaker
Hirokazu (Nobody Knows,
Keep Walking) Kore-eda’s
lighthearted tale of childhood
desires and imaginative
adventures based around thebuilding of the new Kyushu
Shinkansen train. I WISH
is playful and perceptive
and features memorable
performances from its youngstars. Koki Maeda andOhshirô Maeda.

Date: Thursday April 26, 2012.
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $6 JCCC members, $8 Non-members

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Mochitsuki Day:
Sunday April 22, 2012 9:30am - 4:00pm•
Making Mochi and packaging
Annual Bazaar: Saturday May 5, 2012 12:30pm - 4:00pm
The JCCC Bazaar Committee is busy organizing our biggest oneday fundraiser of the year! From now to the day of the event, a lotof work is needed to ensure that our annual Bazaar is a success!
We have many opportunities for volunteers of all ages. NO
EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! There are jobs for everyone, fromthose who need high school volunteer hours to those of us whoare “young at heart”. Time commitments can be tailored according
to your availability. Types of work in need of volunteer help are as
follows:
Preparation Day: Friday May 4, 2012•
Setting up the areas for all JCCC sales (Anytime between
9:30am - 4:00pm)•
Making Inarizushi and some light food (12:30pm - 5:00pm)
On the day of the Bazaar: Saturday May 5, 2012
Sushi Bee: before the doors open (7:00am -12:30pm)•
Making Maki sushi
During the Bazaar:•
Parking Attendant (10:00am -3:00pm)•
Crowd Control at the door (11:00am - 3:00pm)•
Gift Shop (12:00pm - 4:30pm)•
Food Booth (11:00am - 4:30pm)•
Kitchen Help (11:00am - 4:30pm)•
Waiter/ Waitress (11:00am - 4:30pm)
And many more!
For more information, please contact Yuki Hipsh.
Email: volunteer@jccc.on.ca Tel: 416-441-2345 ext.235

JCCC Euchre NightOn Saturday March 24, 2012, 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,
and prizes for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based;
no set partners. Rules are based on Bicycle® rules and once
again the “stick the dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee is $18(+HST) for non-members, $ 15 (+HST) for members. Entry islimited 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 March 19, 2012. Space is limited
to 40 players. Don’t be disappointed, register today!!! Contact the
JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the all the summer
fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s summer session has started
registration. Join us for a busy week filled with sessions covering
a wide range of activities including martial arts, ikebana, origami,
folklore, language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to
Friday. Sessions will run on July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, July 23 – 27
and, we have added a fourth week from July 30 – August 3. Feesfor this program are $200 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 %discount will be applied for JCCC members and additional children
from the same family will receive a 5% discount. If you register
before April 30, you get the 2011 pricing of just $180 per child!
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day,and a special activity each week. Campers are required to bring alunch and drink.
Our program leader, Jerome, will be returning once again!
Jerome spent three years teaching English in Japan before obtaining
his Masters degree in Education at the University of Toronto. He
has been running Kamp Kodomo since the summer of 2010.
Registration has already begun and the registration deadline
is June 29, 2012 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20
children per session.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

2012 Spring Etegami (Picture Letter) Workshop
Are you interested in drawing and watercolour painting but havenever tried it before? Etegami (Picture Letter) is a perfect thing totry for someone like you! You do not have to have any experiencein art. Etegami is a communication tool to send your feelings tosomeone whom you care about. It can be season’s greetings, athank you to your families and friends, or to say hello to someone
who you have not seen for long time. Why not make an original
postcard! Family participation welcome!
2012 Spring Etegami Workshop Schedule
Saturday April 14
11:00am-2:00pm•
Spring is here! Flowers, flowers, and more flowers
Saturday May 26		
11:00am-2:00pm•
Theme “Arigato (Thank you)” – Participate in the Étegami 		contest in Japan
Saturday June 9		
11:00am-2:00pm•
Draw on Uchiwa (a Japanese style fan). Prepare for 		
upcoming JCCC Summer Festival!
Fee*(per workshop): $15 JCCC members, $18 Non-members 		
(plus HST) *Material fee included.
Age: From children who are able to write the alphabet to adults(parental supervision required for children under age 13)
Registration Deadline: One week prior to the workshop

Toronto Japanese Film Festival

The Biggest and Best of Japanese Cinema comesto the JCCC
The JCCC, Shiseido (Canada) Inc. and Alliance Films Inc. arepleased to announce the inaugural Toronto Japanese Film
Festival (TJFF), a two week celebration of the best of Japanesecontemporary cinema in Toronto from June 7 to 21, 2012. The TJFF
is a forum to connect Toronto audiences, Japanese filmmakers,
industry professionals and supporters.
This new Festival will showcase the finest Japanese films thathave been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences andcritics, international film festival audiences and the Japanese Film
Academy.
TJFF also aims to continue to focus awareness of and support
for the on-going needs of the Japanese people following last year’s
earthquake and tsunami. A portion of the proceeds of the festival will
go to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Japan Earthquake
Relief Fund which has already raised over $1.5 million for the relief
effort.
The Festival's Opening Reception is on Thursday June 7 at
6:30pm followed by a 7:00pm Canadian premiere of Rebirth starring
Mao Inoue and Hiromi Nagasaku. Directed by Izuru Narushima andbased on the novel by popular Mitsuyo Kakuta, Rebirth won 10
Japanese Academy Awards including best film of the year.
Films screening at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival include
the Canadian premieres of:•
99 year-old director Kaneto Shindo’s Postcard, Japan's
nominee for the best foreign language Academy Award, winner of
the Grand Prize at the Mainichi Film Awards and Kinema Jumpo
magazines’ best film of 2011.
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Director Takashi Miike’s Hara-kiri – Death of a Samurai.
This Canadian Premiere stars Ebizo Ichikawa, Eita, Hikari
Mitsushima and Yakusho Koji. This film was called one the Best
Films of 2011 by the Japan Times.
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Director Hisako Matsui’s Leonie, a Japanese-American
co-production on the life of iconic sculptor Isamu Noguchi’s
relationship with his American mother in Japan. The film stars
Emily Mortimer (Shutter Island, Hugo), Shido Nakamura (Lettersfrom Iwojima) and Christina Hendricks, (Drive, Mad Men). Director
Hisako Matsui will be attending the festival to introduce and discuss
her film.
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Director Hitoshi Inoue exuberant comedy Moteki: Love
Strikes!, nominated for 4 Japanese Academy Awards, and selectedon the Top Films of 2011 by The Japan Times, Kinema Jumpo andEiga Geijutsu.
Other films include Sion Sono’s Guilty of Romance, Masato Hara’s
Chronicle of My Mother (winner of Special Jury Prize at the2011 Montreal International Film Festival), Takashi (13 Assassins)
Miike’s Ninja Kids, and Mami Sunada’s Ending Note: Death of aJapanese Salesman.
Information about tickets sales, films, schedules and otherFestival news can be found at www.torontojff.com.

Please bring your own Etegami painting supplies if possible.

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Coming to the JCCC Gallery in April:
Two Views: Photographs by Ansel
Adams and Leonard Frank

Nostalgia Night 2012

This compelling collection of photographs presents two views ofinternment and incarceration of Japanese Americans in 1942. This
exhibition provides an opportunity to reflect on the nature of forced
separation and uprooting and the effects on its victims. After thebombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, both the Canadian and American
governments authorized the relocation of citizens of Japanesedescent from the coastal regions. Nearly 120,000 JapaneseAmericans and 22,000 Japanese Canadians were affected.
Featured are forty images of the Manzanar Relocation Centre
taken by the renowned photographer Ansel Adams, and twenty-six
prints by Leonard Frank documenting the 1942 relocation.
As a complement to the work of these two photographers, weplan to bring one representative photo-work of the relocation campseries produced in the 1990s by American sansei artist, Masumi
Hayashi, who died tragically in 2006.
These exhibits are the JCCC’s contribution to Contact, amonth-long celebration of photography in Toronto. The opening
reception will be held on Sunday April 22, 2012 from 2:00pm 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

Plans for the JCCC Heritage Committee’s Nostalgia Night are wellunderway and we look forward to celebrating the contributions
made to the Japanese Canadian community by Nipponia Homeand Momiji Health Care Society.
Nipponia Home, the first Japanese senior’s residence inCanada, tailored to meet issei needs, opened in 1958 in Beamsville,
Ontario. For Mits Sumiya, a founding Board of Director member,attending the Nostalgia Night and honouring Nipponia Home is very
special because, “For the first 20 years, Nipponia Home was the
only charitable home for the senior citizens specifically of Japanese
ancestry. That in itself is something worth honouring because weshould honour our elderly and this is a way of doing it.”Mits’ most memorable experience was, “mingling with theresidents and workers who made you feel like part of a family.” It is
the Nostalgia Committee’s hope that everyone who joins us in thiscelebration will have the opportunity to mix and mingle and rekindlethat feeling of family and community.
We are also honouring the Momiji Health Care Society whichbegan providing service and support to our Japanese Canadianseniors in 1978. The Momiji Health Care Society helped to establish
the Momiji Centre and created partnerships with the Long Term
Care facilities at Castleview Wychwood, Macassa Lodge, Yee HongCentre, and Greenview Lodge. These facilities offer residential andoutreach care for our Japanese Canadian seniors thus providing acontinued sense of community.
Please mark this event on your calendar and come meet andmingle with friends and family. Come and learn about these twoorganizations and the contribution they have made and continue
to make in supporting the Japanese Canadian community. And
come and enjoy delicious Japanese Canadian food prepared byvolunteers from the Nostalgia Committee!
We encourage families to bring their children and grandchildren
to come learn about their community’s history.

Susan Aihoshi Book Launch

Join us On June 16, 2012 for Nostalgia Night
Nipponia Home and Momiji Health Care Society

Honouring

Admission:$15 for adults$12 for adult JCCC members$5 for children aged 7-13
Free for children aged 6 and underIf you have any pictures of Nipponia Home that you are willing toshare or donate, please send them to Toshiko Yamashita, JCCC,
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5. If you are interested
in volunteering to help with the food preparation for this eventor for further information, please contact Toshiko Yamashita at:
heritage@jccc.on.ca.

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Sedai Cornerby Lisa Uyeda

As the spring season approaches, the Sedai Project continues their commitment to collect, document, preserveand share the history of the Japanese Canadians. A special thank you is given to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nishi for theirgenerous donation to the Sedai Project. We truly appreciate every contribution made to the Sedai Project as it continues to assist us increating a lasting legacy for the younger generations.
In February, I had the honour to represent the Japanese Canadian community as the Toronto Delegate for the Japanese Canadian
Leadership Program 2012. As a yonsei, the opportunity to visit Japan for the first time was truly life changing. I would like to express mysincerest thank you to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for introducing me to the Japanese culture, traditions, innovative scienceand technology, delicious food, the memorable Tohoku region, and the incredible individuals I had the honour to meet. My experience oftravelling throughout Japan will leave wonderful lasting memories and strong friendships. I greatly look forward to sharing my many stories
that express the incredible hospitality from the kind individuals I had the pleasure to meet in Japan.
My fellow travellers and I left Vancouver and arrived in Tokyo full of excitement and anticipation. We spent four days in Tokyo, immersing
ourselves in the culture, attending Bunraku (traditional puppet theatre), visiting the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tsukuba Space
Center, and Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, eating the delicious food, and meeting extraordinary individuals. We had thehonour to meet Princess Takamado, Mr. Kato (Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs), and Mr. Akiba (Deputy Director-General, North
American Affairs Bureau, MOFA), as well as many other remarkable individuals.
Departing from Tokyo, we travelled by Shinkansen to Sendai. From my personal feelings, I found visiting the Tohoku region to be the mostanticipated and most memorable experience. I will never forget the overwhelming emotion I felt meeting the children and teachers of MasudaNishi Primary School, meeting the disaster victims in Mitazono, visiting Natori City Hall, and visiting the disaster area of Yuriage-Chiku. I am
tremendously grateful for the opportunity to have visited the Tohoku region weeks before marking the one year anniversary of 3:11. After
visiting for only one day/one night, it was surreal to depart for Kyoto from Sendai airport. It was emotional to peer out towards the ocean andimagine the Tsunami washing over the runway as it did a year ago.
Kyoto is picturesque and captures the historic image I have always invented in my mind. In two days, we visited Nanzenji Temple,
Kiyomizu-dera Shrine, Sanjusangendo Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion), Ryoanji Ninnaji Temple, Nijo Castle, Heianjingu Shrine,
and Taizo-in where we met with Deputy Chief Priest, Mr. Matsuyama, to learn the practice of Zazen meditation. We stayed in the heart of
the Gion district, at the beautiful and relaxing Tamahan Ryokan, which is owned and operated by a mother and her daughter. The peacefulgarden, kind hospitality, traditional rooms, and hot ofuro were unimaginable until experiencing it for the first time. Waking up to a sunnymorning overlooking the garden wearing a yukata and Japanese style socks was truly remarkable. We dined together for an elaborate
breakfast of traditional boiled tofu, salted fish, misoshiru, and delicious wakame. As we were enjoying breakfast, I came to realize that mygreat-grandparents had lived in a world of tatami mats, futons, and yukata’s. I visualized them posing for a photograph, eloquently dressed in
traditional Japanese clothing, and sitting on a tatami mat with a relaxed facial expression. At that moment, I felt deeply connected to my roots
and even more proud to be Japanese.
I would like to hear your stories of your first experience to Japan. What was your first impression of Japan, where did you travel, who did
you meet, what did you see, and how did it relate to your identity as a Japanese Canadian? I look forward to hearing your stories!
Please contact Lisa Uyeda at lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca or at 416-441-2345 ext 303. www.sedai.ca. Photos courtesy of Lisa Uyeda.

Memories of Lisa's
trip to Japan

From top row left to right clockwise: Yuriage, Natori City, Miyagi; Meiji Jingu Shrine; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Tamahan Ryokan, Gion District, Kyoto;delegateswith Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado; Mitazono No.1 temporary housing in Natori City, Miyagi;
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Once again the JCCC was filled with huge crowds attending the annual Spring Festival.
Many families braved the elements to attend Haru Matsuri but the positive energy must haveworked as we ushered in more Spring-like weather in the following weeks.
Upon entering the building, many visitors were awed by the impressive Hina Ningyo doll
display. For the first time in years the Japanese Girls day holiday on March 3rd coincidedwith the opening day of the festival. This made getting your photo taken in front of the displaythat much more meaningful. Additionally, the Toronto Kimono Club and the Discover Japan
program had members offering the opportunity to dress in traditional costumes which added
to the experience.
In Kobayashi Hall visitors found a variety of vendors, and cultural crafts as well aslive entertainment. Performances included all of the favourites, but saw many changes tomake them new and exciting. The Sakura Kai, the Ayame Kai and the Himawari Buyo Kai
all showcased their new repertoires. The koto and shamisen performances by the York
University Japanese Music Ensemble were as impressive as ever. Yakudo Traditonal
drummers included performances by the young students in their program. We also saw
performances by two of the senior Hula groups.
Of course, there were also the demonstrations of martial arts in the dojos, tea ceremonies,
Japanese food in the Shokokai Court and more vendors throughout the building. At thewestern end of our building, we had a bustling room of activities for children, including many
Performance by Yakudo.
enthusiastic Toronto Kite Fliers volunteers helping to make kites to take home and volunteers
Photos courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.
from the Origami Society of Canada.
With all that there was to see and do, it was no wonder why everyone had a great day!
The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations that provide the entertainment and demonstrations. We also thank all thegreat volunteers and staff, who all helped raise this great community tradition to new and greater heights!

From left to right: Children at the crafts table. Centre; Executive Director James Heron and MPP and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal
Affairs.Kathleen Wynne; a child gets a hands-on experience with a koto. Photos courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

Remembering March 11

About 400 people gathered on March 11 to remember the victims of great disaster and earthquakeof Japan. JCCC felt that it was important for the community to meet to confirm our continuingsolidarity to support Japan, find out what is happening in affected areas in Japan, and remember
those who are still suffering. The thank you letters from children in Japan as well as the prefectural
governments were displayed with the recent pictures taken by a journalist, Makiko Ishihara.
A variety of fundraising events inside and outside Toronto were presented as a slide show tothe audience. The ceremonial event included a message from Consul General Eiji Yamamoto,a preview showing of Yuki Nakamura’s new documentary film, reports from Koko Kikuchi who
is one of volunteers to deliver the letters and Origami cranes to schools in affected area andmessage flags to prefectural governments, and report from Lisa Uyeda who coordinated Origami
Crane Project.
Other highlight of the event included a spiritual service conducted by three community churches
Singing by St. Josephat Catholic School students.
- Christian, Buddhism, and Shinto - with a moment of silence at 2:46pm when the first great
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.
earthquake hit Japan. A presentation by a group of students from St. Josephat Catholic School
who sang “Song of Sadako” brought the audience to a standing ovation.
JCCC president Gary Kawaguchi also updated the status of the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (JERF). He thanked everyone who
contributed to raise money for JERF, especially those from other ethnic communities, some of the representatives from such communities
were also present there. The event ended with the moving film “Thank you from Japan.”9

Let’s Play Ball! JC 3-PITCH Looking For
Sunday Ball Players
by Bob Doi

The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League begin its’ 26th
season of play at the end of May and we are looking for additional
players.
Our non-profit League, founded in 1987, is co-ed, with womenand men, between the ages of 18 and 60 and skill levels frombeginner to intermediate. The prime directive of the League isto provide a social, yet competitive environment for persons orfamilies of Japanese ancestry to participate and integrate together,to meet others sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, tohave fun and to make friends.
Games are on Sunday (excluding July and August longweekends) mornings (9:30am-12:00pm) from Mid-May to the endof August in the Warden and Steeles Avenue area (Scarborough/Markham border). We host post-game BBQ’s during the season
and provide a subsidized banquet in September. Each team pitches
to their own players (players hit every inning) in a slow pitch/lob ballformat with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women) pitches.
Membership Deadline: May 13, 2012
Membership Fee: $75 (no increase in 10 years!)
Includes: team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at all
games, League BBQs, subsidized banquet with trophies & door
prizes, All bases, bats, balls and other equipment,(players are
asked to supply their own glove)First Day of Play: Sunday May 20, 2012
If you would like additional information about the J.C. 3-Pitch
League or would like to register to play, please call or email one of
the following committee members or check out our website: www.
jc3pitch.com
Glen Kawaguchi		
416-755-6421
Paul Takasaki 		
416-498-5433
Rob Takimoto		
905-458-0445
				email: rookietak@rogers.com
Bob Doi			
email: thedois@pathcom.com

Photograph at Annual Awards Banquet:Champions Hoult-Hellewell Trophies and Awards (Left to Right):
Back Row: Wes Wong, Derrick Terakita, Ken Huang, Van Hori, Daryl Terakita.
Front Row: Sarah Wong, Paul Takaoka, Neil Nagamatsu (Captain), Lisa Tanaka.
Absent: David Boothe, Ryan de la Cruz, Katherine Gow, Stuart Sagara

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Momiji Announces 7th Annual Bowlathonby the Momiji Health Care Society

Just a reminder to register for our 7th Bowlathon to be held on
Saturday May 12, 2012. Make a team with family and friends, or
ask us to put you on a team. Join us for dinner afterwards for fun
and prizes.
Despite increases to expenses, we have held the prices ofbowling and dinner to last year’s level to ensure an enjoyable,
affordable day out. That means your sponsorships are even more
important! When you’re at Momiji for the Bowlathon, we’d love
to show you what the last two years’ events have helped pay for.
This year’s proceeds are designated to help refurbish the solarium,
beloved of our friends with green thumbs.
If you wish to form a team, or join a team, please call Scott at
416-261-6683 for a registration package, or get it on our website,
www.Momiji.on.ca. Spaces are limited, so register today and startrounding up sponsors!
Not a bowler? Help put one or more bowlers “over the top”,
by being generous with your sponsorship. Bowlers win prizes
for the amount of sponsor sign-ups and dollars they bring in, so
competition is fierce!

5th Annual Friends of Mike
Fundraising Dinner May 26, 2012

Shin

by Friends of Mike Shin Fundraising Dinner Committee

Please join us on Saturday evening, May 26, 2012 for a fundraisingdinner to support the Michael Shin Family and Frontotemporal
Degeneration (FTD) Research. Several years ago, Mike wasdiagnosed with FTD, a rare and fatal illness which attacks the cells
in the brain, impairing judgment, social skills and speech. Sadly,Michael succumbed to complications from FTD on April 26, 2011.
The format will be simplified this year, as the committee decided toforego the all-day golf tournament. We will still hold the fundraisingdinner at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, where Mike
served on the JCCC Board and Executive for many years. Cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres and children’s activities will start at 6:00pm with abuffet dinner at 7:00pm.
Dinner prices will be the same as last year: $60.00 per person,$10.00 per child between ages of 6 and 12 and Free for children
under 6. All net proceeds will go towards FTD Research, as well as
Thomas, Jaclyn and Erica’s post-secondary education funds.
June and her family are forever grateful for the support that
Mike’s relatives, friends and extended family have shown over the
past many years. 2011 has been a year of adjustment for all ofthem, with the stark realization that their dear husband and loving
Dad is gone forever. I hope you will show your love and support andcome out for a nice evening of friendship and remembrance.
For more information, please visit www.friendsofmike.ca or call
Gordon Shin at 905-502-5660.

Haru No Utamatsuri

Celebrating 30 years of the JCCC Karaoke Club
by Kunio Suyama
In celebration of 30th anniversary since its formation the JCCC
Karaoke Club is bringing on stage , Haru no Utamatsuri, one ofToronto’s favourite enka song concerts. Haru no Utamatsuri,
Spring-time Songfest will be held at Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre, Kobayashi Hall on Saturday May 19, 2012, curtain time
being 3:00pm.
My how time flies by, it’s already 30 years since the formationof JCCC Karaoke Club. in the spring of 1981. It was late Roy
Shin’s great idea to form a karaoke club. The JCCC Karaoke Club
actually was the first of its kind in the world and we are proud toboast of the fact. Membership then consisted mostly of Nisei who
loved Japanese songs, especially the ryukoka songs We didn’t callthese popular Japanese songs by enka songs as we do today.
JCCC Karaoke Club members made several trips to Japan,
and also to Hawaii not only to enjoy the beauty and relaxation of
tours and travel but for the thrill of engaging in Karaoke parties
and sessions with members of various karaoke clubs. It wasmost memorable to have karaoke sessions with the membersof ALL JAPAN KARAOKE JUDGES ASSOCIATION, where we
experienced the fine difference between just singing and singing
with emotion as expressed by many enka songs.
This year, Haru no Utamatsuri in celebration of 30th anniversaryof JCCC Karaoke Club promises for your enjoyment a variety of
popular enka songs together with nostalgic ryukoka, colourful
odori and MC’d by the hilarious couple, Noboru Yamamoto and
Masako Yasunishi.
Please support us in celebrating 30th anniversary of JCCC
Karaoke Club and enjoy Haru no Utamatsuri. Admission is $15,
reserved seating.
For tickets and information, please call:
Keiko Omori
416-531-2749
Kim Nakagawa
416-917-1411
Tamiko Hikida
1-905-679-2662 (Hamilton)

Sekku Bento

by Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto presents a year of Sekku Bento boxes
which started on March 3rd (Girls day) and will be celebrated formonths marking the seasonal changes. Significant by eating certain
foods, and displaying certain decorations; coming up on May 5th
is the Tango no Sekku, which is boy’s day or children’s day. We
invite you to continue with the Japanese tradition by enjoying these
Sekku bento boxes to wish you a healthy growth and success.
Bento Fee:
$20 Child, $80 Adult
Reservation Due: April 28, 2012
Pick-up :Saturday May 5, between 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto 6 Garamond Crt Toronto, ON
For Bento reservation, email: kaisekihashimoto@hotmail.com orcall 905-670-5559 or 416-444-7100.

42nd Sogetsu Ikebana Show
by Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch

Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch presents its 42nd Sogetsu
Ikebana Show on Sunday May 13, 2012,from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Opening Ceremony will be at
1:30 pm by Mr. Daisuke Nakamura, Vice Consul of the ConsulateGeneral of Japan. Ikebana demonstration to follow.
Collaboration of Plant and Space is a creative art forenvironments, Sogetsu emphasis on teaching and of the joy, wonderof creation, grace and enrichment in our increasing diversified
contemporary living and architectural spaces, shop, window case,streets and stages.
Admission $5, children under 12 free.
Feature of show is the sale of hand made pottery. Tearoom
available. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call
416-491-7705 (Mrs. Abe)

Kyudo and Kyuto
by Sarah Macapagal

Once upon a time, there was a little Canadianbear named Kyuto. This is the story of how Kyuto
came to be and how he travelled to Japan to livewith one of our kyudo volunteers, Izumi.
At the JCCC there were a group of kyudoka
who met once a week to practice kyudo. They
Photo courtesy of were known as the Seikyu Kai and they had been
Sarah Macapagal
truly blessed by the presence of many volunteers
who had come to teach them kyudo. The
volunteers from Japan had come to Toronto for various reasons
like working or studying but each found their way to Seikyu Kai toteach the way of the bow and create bonds and friendships along
the way. When it was time for the volunteers to return to theirhome across the sea, Seikyu Kai would always be sure to bid thema fond farewell; sending them strength and warm wishes throughceremonial shooting, group pictures, a farewell meal, and a parting
gift to remember their time in Toronto with Seikyu Kai.
Once such volunteer was named Izumi, whose warm andfriendly nature was known to the members of the club as well as
her love of all things kawaii (cute). When it was Izumi's turn toreturn to Japan, Seikyu Kai members worked to find a memorable
parting gift.
It was decided that Seikyu Kai would give Izumi a little bear.
The Seikyu Kai came together to decide on everything from thecolour of his fur, his stuffing, implanting a tiny heart and the Toronto
Maple Leafs outfit he would be sporting. The last thing needed tobring the tiniest member of Seikyu Kai to life was a name. Seikyu
Kai decided that the other volunteers would contribute their ideas
for names and the members would vote. In the end our little friend
was named Kyuto (); a combination of the words (kyu)do and(To)ronto in English and the combination of (bow) and (city) inJapanese, it sounds like the word “cute”.
Kyuto-kun was adopted by Izumi on the day he was presented
to her by Seikyu Kai, with his passport and a deck of cards alreadyprepared for the long plane ride back to Japan. We know that Kyuto
is doing well in his new home and that in his own quiet way he isrepresenting Seikyu-kai in the land that gave birth to kyudo.
Note: The Kyudo article in the March 2012 issue was written in Japanese by Rinko
Nagaishi, translated to English by Shu Ito, and the photo courtesy of Mos Wong.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of Mar. 10, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Kiyomi Kay Asada
50
Mrs. Betty Asano
25
Mrs. Marie T. Baba
25
Mrs. Hiroko Barall
10,000
Mrs. Agnes Carroll
27
Mrs. Katharine Dan
200
Mr. Eiji Doi
242
Mrs. Shirley Doi
25
Mrs. Gale Durocher
25
Mrs. Barbara Hagino
30
Ms. Julia Haylock40
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron500
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hikida
50
Himawari Buyo Kai
200
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
500
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Inouye100
Mr. & Mrs. Hideyuki & Penny Ioi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
15
Mr. Arthur Ito
5,000
Mr. Takashi Iwata
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Ms. Lily Kai
100
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kameoka
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe
50
Ms. Tokuko Kawamoto
200
Ms. Grace Kobayashi
20
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
5,000
Mr. and Mrs. George Kodama
110
Mrs. Ayako Kohara
25
Mr. Victor Korol
1,000
Mr. and Mrs. Noboru Koyama
100Mrs. Misako Kumabe50
Mr. Duncan MacCallum
16
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Miyazaki
210
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 25
Mr. and Mrs. Yoji Murase
30
Ms. Alice Nagami
30
Ms. Phyllis Nakagawa
25
Ms. Dale Nakamura
200
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nakamura
25
Mrs. Doreen Nakashima
100
Mrs. Sue Nakashima
15
Mrs. Shizue Nishi
10
Mrs. Laurie Nishida
50
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Nishimura
50
Mr. and Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato50
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Oikawa
50
Ms. Nobuko Oikawa
200Miss Toshi Oikawa
200
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye
100
Mrs. Kathryn Okawara
100
Mrs. Ruth Puri
30

Ms. Emiko Sumi
Mr. Hideo Takahashi
Mr. Bill Takaki
Mr. David Takasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Haruo Takeno
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Yaeko Tang
Mrs. Marie Terakita
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tohana
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
Miss Akiko Tsujimoto
Mr. Gunnar Van Vliet
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
Mrs. Masako Wani
Mr. Takato Yamashita
Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Yano
Mrs. Shizu Yoshida

50
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25
50
50
60
40
25
100
35
100
125
30
1,000
100
250
60
50

Corporate & Foundations
Donations & Sponsorship
City Of Toronto
Bazaar
R.S. Kane Funeral Home
Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc
In Memoriam
In memory of Dorothy Chizuko Uyede
Ms. Sharon Uyede250
In memory of Eizo Fujibayashi
Mrs. Emma Fujibayashi
100
In memory of Fudge Fujino, Bob
Hemmi, Hidy & Yosh Ishii, Hindy
Matsumoto, Frances Shishido, Nicky
Koyanagi
Kiyoshi "Porky" Ito100
In memory of Grace Tsuchiye Ogaki
Ms. Denise Nishimura
25
Mrs. Sakae Ogaki
30
In memory of Joanne Kiyonaga
Mrs. Fumi Marubashi
20
In memory of Mr and Mrs Seitaro
TsumuraMr. and Mrs. Jack Shigetomi
100
In memory of Nancy Endo
Mrs. Pat Adachi
30
Ms. Joanne Akiyama
20
Ms. Sandy Chan
20
Ms. Diane Coverdale
25
Mrs. Jean Y. Fujimoto Baba
20
Mrs. Irene H. Fujiwara
50

Mrs. Maki Klotz
25
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi
25
Ms. Sally Kumagawa
30
Mr. Mark Matsumoto
20
Mr. & Mrs. Tad & Jenny Oyagi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
40
Christine Seki, Rob and Milan
50
Mr. Terence Takashima
25
In memory of Roy Iwata
Mrs. Fumi Marubashi
20
In memory of Thomas Matsushita
Ms. Carole Chapman
100
In memory of Tsuyoshi Okamoto 10th
& Torasuke, Masaye Okamoto
Mrs. Masae Okamoto
100
Sedai Project
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nishi Sr
Ms. Alana Takaki
Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
Dr. John & Dr. Eiko Mernagh
Mr. Thomas Takashima
LeaderMs. Yoko Kobayashi
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
PartnerMrs. Daisy Asada
Mr. Dave Azuma
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fukushima
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
Mrs. Miyo Ito
Mr. Takashi Iwata
Mr. Glen Kawaguchi
Mr. and Mrs. Tsuyoshi Maruoka
Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Miya
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Miyazaki
Mr. and Mrs. Tets Mori
Mrs. Mary Morita
Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
Mr. and Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Oikawa
Ms. Nobuko Oikawa
Miss Toshi Oikawa
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Shoji Takahashi
Miss Akiko Tsujimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Uchikura

Hula for Health Class Recital coming in June! Look for details in the next newsletter.
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DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre –Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo is a form of puppet theatre created by Nishikawa Koryu I nearly
150 years ago, in the late Edo Period. It is called "Kuruma Ningyo" because the puppeteersits on a small seat with roller wheels (rokuro kuruma) when operating a puppet (ningyo).
This small seat, and the fact that only one person is needed to operate each puppet,
distinguishes Kuruma Ningyo from Bunraku, another form of traditional Japanese puppetry in which three people are needed to operate each puppet. The one-to-one relationship between puppeteer and puppet in Kuruma Ningyo allows great flexibility and realism as the puppet and puppeteer move in unison.
Nishikawa Koryu became the 5th iemoto of the Kuruma Ningyo troupe in 1996. For morethan fifteen years, Nishikawa Koryu V has been performing regularly throughout Japan andin many other countries as well.
In this tour he will be performing parts of 4 different stories with Joruri (narration)
chanted by rarely seen female Gidayu (chanter) , accompanied by Shamisen in a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. As well, English and Japanese explanations about Kuruma
Ningyo (puppets) and Gidayu (chanter) will be provided as a part of the event and English
subtitles will accompany the performances.

江戸の世界へいざなう、八王子車人形と西川古柳
江戸時代に生まれ、伝統が引き継がれ、現代に花開いた車人形。３つの車がついた箱形の車に腰掛けて操る、特殊な一人遣いの人形芝居で、国の選択無形民俗文化財、及び、東京都指定
無形文化財にしていされています。車人形をひとつのエンターテインメントとして昇華させた
西川古柳座は、東京八王子の地元のみならず、世界各国で公演を行っています。
トロント公演の演目は「寿式三番叟」、「日高川入相花王」、「仮名手本忠臣蔵」、「団子売」からの抜粋で、英語字幕つきでご覧いただきます。演目の合間に、車人形の解説と義太夫の日英解説もいりますので、伝統的人形芝居により一層の理解が深まることでしょう。女流義太夫が語る人
形芝居を存分にお楽しみ下さい。
車人形は「ろくろ車」という、前に二個，後ろに一個の車輪がついた箱形の車に腰掛けて、一人の人形遣いが一体の人形を繰る、一人遣いの人形芝居です。
江戸時代の終わり頃、現在の埼玉県飯能市に生まれた山岸柳吉（初代西川古柳）が考案し、その後、近郊の神楽師（神事芸能を専業とする人）を中心に分布し，農山村や八王子織物の生産に関わる人の娯楽として親しまれてきました。
ろくろ車の発明は，それまでにあった江戸系の三人遣いの人形芝居（文楽）を合理化したもので、少人数の座員で簡易 な舞台での公演を可能にしました。
また、人形の足が直接舞台を踏むことが出来るので，力強い演技やリズミカルでテンポの速い演目を行うことも可能です。
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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2012
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 9 – 13
Session 2 – July 16 – 20
Session 3 – July 23 – 27
Session 4 – July 30 – August 3

New for 2012!

Times

Camp Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended camp care is available daily from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Fee

$ 200/week
Early bird discount $180/week if paid in full by April 30, 2012
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

What is included?
Children get to participate in a variety of hands-on sessions including:Drama
Martial ArtsMusic
Cooking

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

There are two snacks each day and one special activity day per week that may include an offsite
trip.
Children must bring a nutritious lunch and drink each day.

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is happy to have Jerome returning as the Kamp Leader for another summer
session. Along with dedicated volunteers, this team knows that exposure to culture is the best
way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to the next generation. Together, they work toensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.

How to register

Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in
person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week. Registrations will not be
accepted until after March 19, 2012
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2012
Registration deadline June 29, 2012
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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July 9 – August 3, 2012

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

One Form for Each Child

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

StreetApt/Suite

Postal CodeBirth Date:

Date

Telephone, include area codeMonth

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

Name of Parent or Guardian:Relationship to Child: [ ] Mother
Contact During the Day:

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:

Program Fees

No. of weeks
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membershipndrd
Deduct 5% for 2 or 3 child from the same family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)($180.00 per weekth
before April 30 )($200.00 per week
thafter April 30 )($35.00 per week)

Specify week:(((() Week 1: Jul 9 - 13
) Week 2: Jul 16 - 20
) Week 3: Jul 23 - 27
) Week 4: Jul 30 – Aug 3(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX_________________________________
Number_______/_________
Expiry Date_______________
V-CodePayment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s
names on the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit card
or if you are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEX
declines. Debit card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00
administrative charge per registrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one weekprior to the program start date. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A
minimum of one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the
JCCC office and we will endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release andagree to indemnify and hold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and officers, its staff, employees and volunteers from any
liability concerning our child(ren)'s involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of theapplicant. The child(ren) & parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. By
signing below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all rules, regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for thesession for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 19, 2012. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2012. Registration deadline June 29, 2012.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

For Office Use only
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Amount__________________

Date___________________________

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nostalgia nighthonouring

NipponiaHome$15.00 for adults& MomijiHealth Care
Society$12.00 for adult JCCC members$5.00 for children aged 7-13

Free for children aged 6 and understarting at 3:00 p.m.
at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
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Saturday June 16, 2012

the JCCC Heritage Commitee presents:

Nostalgia Night 2012 Registration Form
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Competition
in Canada

Entry Deadline | April 30, 2012
Award Presentation | Nov. 11, 2012
Exhibition | Nov. 10- 24, 2012at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Entry Fee | Regular - $90
Students - $50
NEW! Entry forms can now be
downloaded from our website
www.shodocanada.com
Competition organized by
SHODO CANADA

Please contact us at www.shodocanada.com
Supported by the Consulate General of Japan, The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and The Japan Foundation, Toronto

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Come join us on
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7pm
for a reading with Leslie Shimotakahara,author of The Reading List

Location: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
located at 6 Garamond Court
Call JCCC 416-441-2345 to reserve a seat.
Author will give a reading followed by a book signing.

Leslie Shimotakahara is a young, disenchanted English
professor on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Her father
Jack urges her to come home to Toronto for the summer torecuperate and search for a new career – but he also has ahidden agenda. Recently retired, Jack finally has time totake up the hobby that has long fascinated him: reading.
Leslie puts together a list of important, twentieth century
novels for them to read together, setting the stage for somehilarious discussions about Edith Wharton’s dismal love lifeand James Joyce’s loner childhood.
But their conversations about literature begin to unearth
some dark, deeply buried secrets about Jack’s own past –growing up Japanese-Canadian amidst the shame of WorldWar II. For the first time, Leslie truly gets to know her dad,her ancestral history and all the intriguing layers of the pastthat make her who she is. In the biggest epiphany of her life,
Leslie’s strangely inspiring detour through the world of lettersjust might lead her to finally being happy in her love life,
family and career.

“An engrossing and charming memoir about getting back to basics:
home truths, family and the life-altering, life-saving power of books.”
Emma Donoghue, author of Room29