Issei Day
一世デー

Nikkei Heritage Museum Campaign Launch
日系ヘリテージミュージアム支援キャンペーン開始
September Movie: Harakiri
9月の映画鑑賞会：切腹
September 2012 2012年9月 Vol.38 Issue 81

5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

2012-13 JCCC Board of Directors

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

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

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/Volunteer Coordinator			christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
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
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Toshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
heritage@jccc.on.ca
newsletter@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.227

日
系
文
化
会
館

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Issei Day

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Ishizue Award

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September Movie and Fall Workshops

4-5

Summer Review

6-7

Nikkei Heritage Museum Campaign

8-9

Donations

9-10

Community News

11-12

イベント情報役
員
及Calendar of EventsびSeptemberス
タッフ

Yuki Hipsh
Community Liaison			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

Mon

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JCCC closed - Labour Day

Sat

8

Karaoke ClubSun

9JCCC Family and Friends

			

Golf Tournament

Mon

17

Fall classes start

Sat

22

Karaoke Club

Thu

27

Movie Night: Harakiri (1962)

Sat

29

Cooking with Matsutake (in Japanese)

Sat

29

Tao Shiatsu Workshop

Sun

30

Issei Day

October

Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226

Sat

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Karaoke ClubMon

8JCCC closed -Thanksgiving Day

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

Sun

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Let's Study Japanese Canadian History

Wed

24

Ishizue Award

Thu

25

Halloween Movie Night: Tormented 		

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: Fall leaves in a stone garden.
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 October issue is Tuesday September
11 2012. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 10月号の締め切りは2012年9月11			"Rabbit Horror"

Sat

27

Karaoke Club

Sat/Sun 3&4

Road To Asia

Sat

10

Karaoke Club

Sat

17

Karaoke Club

Thu

29

Movie Night

November

日(火）
です。

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September Movie Night: Harakiri

Come and see the original – one of the finest films in JapanesecinemaOne of the big hits of our 2012 Toronto Japanese Film Festival was
Takashi Miike’s remake of the 1962 classic Hara-kiri (Seppuku).
This month we bring you the original, considered to be one of thefinest films in Japanese cinema and winner of the Cannes Film
Festival’s Special Jury Prize.
Following the collapse of his clan, an unemployed samurai(Tatsuya Nakadai) arrives at the manor of Lord Iyi, begging to beallowed to commit ritual suicide on the property. Iyi’s clansmen,believing the desperate ronin is merely angling for a new position,
try to force his hand and get him to eviscerate himself—but they
have underestimated his beliefs and his personal brand of honour.
Harakiri, directed by Masaki Kobayashi is a fierce evocation ofindividual honour in the face of a corrupt and hypocritical system.
In Japanese with English subtitiles.
Date: 		Time: 		Admission:

Thursday September 27, 2012
7:00pm$6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

Tao Shiatsu at the JCCC

Shiatsu Workshop – Relieving Headache Pains
Do you sometimes wish you could offer simple shiatsu to your family
or friends? How about learning some fundamental techniques totreat yourself?
On Saturday September 29, 2012, the JCCC will be holdinga Shiatsu Workshop focusing on treating headaches. There aremany kinds of headaches, targeting different areas of the head, andmany causes for them – with allergy being one of the most common
causes. The workshop is a participatory class which looks at how
we can relief those pains. Our instructor, Alex Pereklita of Tao
Shiatsu, will explain what Ki (気) is, how to develop Ki sensitivity
and strength through simple exercises, and will demonstrate simple
shiatsu for treating headaches. This is a hands-on workshop,
so you will get a chance to practice some shiatsu under careful
supervision.
The workshop will be in English, but simple Japanese
instructions will be offered.
This is not a certification or diploma program, and is intended
for everyone looking to improve their health as well as the healthof their friends and family members. No previous experience
necessary.
Date: Saturday September 29, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Place: JCCC Tatami Room
Fee: $20 for JCCC members, $25 for non-members, plus tax
Workshop available only to those 16 years and over
About the instructor…

Japanese Cooking Workshops
2012
Wednesdays
			
September 26
			October 17			November 21
2013
Wednesdays
			January 23
			February 20

Japanese Cooking for One
Soya and Tofu
Seafood
Japanese Homestyle Cooking
TBA*Please note class date corrections from the Fall/Winter 2012 Class
Brochure.
Time:
7:00 – 10:00pm
Fee:$30.00 (plus HST) for JCCC members		$40 (plus HST) for non-members for each workshop.
		Pre-registration is required.
		Material fee of $10.00 is payable to the instructor.
Please bring an apron, large sharp knife, and paring knife.
•
Each workshop consists of 1 hour instruction and demonstration,
1 hour hands-on cooking and last hour for tasting and cleaning.
“Chef Shoji” has been teaching cooking classes at the CanadianJapanese Cultural Centre in Hamilton for the past few years. Over
this time, he built up quite a repertoire of Japanese recipes. He has
recently developed some new and scrumptious recipes for Mochi
and Manju (Japanese rice cake sweets).

4Alex Pereklita

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

Shiatsu Treatment
On September 29, our shiatsu instructor Alex will also be available
before and after the class for individual shiatsu treatment. The
session will be conducted in a comfortable and private area at the
JCCC, and can be booked through JCCC reception. Each session
will be 60 minutes long, and fees will be payable to instructor on
the day.
Date: Saturday September 29, 2012
Fee: $90 (tax included)Issei Day: A Tribute to the Seniors of Our
Community
The Board of Directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
extends an invitation to Issei Day on Sunday September 30, 2012
and would like to welcome all who are 70 years of age and older.
This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Issei Day.
Last year about 450 Issei, Nisei, Sansei and Ijusha gathered in the
Kobayashi Hall to celebrate this annual event.
The day is full of entertainment, with songs, odori and singalongs. Please come out and enjoy this special day! As usual there
will be a wonderful and tasty bento served during the intermission.
The program begins at 2:00pm and concludes around 5:00pm.
With our growing numbers, and due to our space limitations, we
require that everyone pre-register at 416-441-2345 by September
21st. It is wonderful to see so many of our seniors come to thisevent but we are now at our maximum capacity to ensure everyone
is able to sit, relax and enjoy the afternoon. We will have an overflow
area available if required.
We look forward to seeing you.
Issei Day Committee

Ishizue Award: October 24, 2012
The JCCC Board of Directors is pleased
to announce the 3rd Annual Ishizue
Award and will be hosting a special
celebration on Wednesday October
24 2012 at the JCCC.
The JCCC created the Ishizue
award and this special evening
to acknowledge and express ourappreciation and respect to members or friends who have madeexceptional contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre over many years.
The name Ishizue, meaning cornerstone or foundation, pays
tribute to the 75 families who, at significant personal financial risk,
guaranteed the original mortgage on the JCCC at 123 Wynford
Drive in the early 1960’s.
In keeping with tradition, this year’s recipients will be a very
distinguished group of people who have made significant lifelong
contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.They are:
		
		
		
		

James Matsumoto and Chako Setoyama
Roy and Kay Shin (both posthumous)John Uchikata
Jim (posthumous) and Betty Ura

We are planning an intimate and elegant dinner to honour these
distinguished award recipients. We are also cordially inviting family
and friends to support this evening of celebration and recognition.
Thee cost for this special event is $150 per person.
Please drop in or fill out the form included in this Newsletterand return to the JCCC to reserve your space.
On behalf of all of the directors of the JCCC, we look forward
to spending a special evening together.
								JCCC President – Gary Kawaguchi

JCCC Family & Friends Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 16th Annual Family
Golf Tournament on Sunday September
9, 2012 at Rolling Hills Golf Club. This is achance for families and friends to share a fun
day of golf – all skill levels welcome and there
are lots of prizes to be won! After a great day ofgolfing, there will be presentations and dinnerback at the JCCC.
We encourage everyone to join with
grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, orjust a group of friends. You can play scramble or individual format.
Application forms are available at the JCCC reception area.
We also welcome hole sponsors – corporate or family - somesponsor levels include your green fees, and contributes to our
Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor, Dundee
Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously
providing refreshments out on the course! For more information,please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or contact Sharon
Marubashi (Co-chair) at 905-686-7483 or email marubashi@
rogers.com.

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

Great Japanese Line-up at the Toronto
International Film Festival 2012
The Toronto International Film
Festival was a great support toour inaugural Toronto Japanese
Film Festival, sharing informationon our screenings at the JCCC
with their tens of thousands ofmembers.
From Thermae Romae
It is our turn to return thefavour and it is with great anticipation and excitement that weannounce their superb Japanese line-up for 2012. There are ten
films altogether with some real highlights being:
Takeuchi Hideki’s Thermae Romae (Nishikawa Miwa’s Dreams for Sale (Kitano Takeshi’s Outrage Beyond (Sion Sono’s Land of Hope ()
Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s Penance (
)

)
)
)

Please go to tiff.net to learn more. We hope to see you at thefestival!

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Sedai Corner
This summer has been one of change anddevelopment for the Sedai Project! First,
many thanks and sincere appreciation
to Jack Kobayashi, Stan Hiraki, Bob
Marubashi, Terry Idenouye, Lawrence Crawford, F. Richard andGeri Shiozaki, and Molly Aihoshi for their time and dedication in
sharing their stories and history with the project. Your contribution to
Sedai has helped greatly in continuing the legacy of the Canadian
Nikkei experience. Sedai is proud to account for 164 individuals in
174 interviews to date, totaling 402 hours of recorded material. We
thank the community for your continued support, and look forward
to hearing more stories in the coming weeks!
Second, a farewell thank you note from Lisa:
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Sedai andmyself over these past two years. The opportunity to dedicate mywork within the Nikkei community has been and will continue tobe life changing. I have grown professionally, academically, andpersonally and I cannot be more grateful for the immeasurable
amount of guidance and encouragement I have received. I will missthe busy JCCC events, the dedicated volunteers who continue
to ensure our success, the kind and helpful staff members, thedelicious food, and most of all the incredible individuals that I have
had the honour to meet. It has been a true privilege to meet all thewonderful individuals who have shared stories with me, educatedme about the Nikkei history, welcomed me into their home, andinvited me into their families. As I depart to further my studies at the
University of British Columbia, I know I will return with my Mastersof Archive Studies soon. To all of my friends, I will miss you dearly!
Everyone at Sedai, the JCCC, and the community at large
would like to wish Lisa a warm and heartfelt thank-you, and all thevery best as she embarks on her next adventure. Good luck, andcome back and visit soon!
Next, Sedai would like to welcome our new Coordinator,
Elizabeth Yuriko Fujita. Elizabeth (or “Yuri”, if you prefer!) is anative of Pickering, daughter of George and Midori Fujita. She
completed her B.A. in Montreal at McGill University, and was a
JET Programme participant in Kagoshima, Japan from 20072010. Elizabeth is very excited to be joining Sedai, in the hopes of
expanding her knowledge of and involvement with the Canadian
Nikkei community. She welcomes all visitors to the JCCC to stop by
and say hello as she begins her journey with the project.
Lastly, while we at Sedai are always interested in hearing Nikkei
related stories of all sorts, we are currently seeking members of thecommunity who may have stories, anecdotes, or info on any of theself-sustaining groups from the war years. Your experiences andgracious assistance are the only way our knowledge and history
can grow!

The Road to Asia Festival 2012
This November 4 and 5, the JCCC will again find itself at the centreof the Asian-Canadian community as we gather at 6 Garamond
Court for The Road to Asia Festival.
The Road to Asia Festival 2012 is a two-day festival celebrating
the richness and exciting diversity of Asian culture, all under one
roof. The festival creates a thriving multicultural atmosphere inwhich individual cultures are highlighted through their traditional
Food, Arts and Crafts, Music, Dance and Martial Arts.
Last year’s festival created a rich mix of the cultures of 10
different Asian nations and was visited by approximately 3,000
people. We are hoping to see all of our previous participants
returning this year including Myanmar, Thailand, Lao, Philippines,
Indonesia, China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Tibet and, of course,
Japan. We hope to celebrate with more of everything that makes
The Road to Asia Festival so much fun.
This festival takes the JCCC’s motto of “Friendship ThroughCulture” to a whole new level. Please keep an eye out for more
information in the October issue and plan to join us for anotherexciting trip along the Road to Asia.

Hula for Health 2nd Annual Student
Recital - Great Success!
Fall session starts in September 2012

The 2nd annual Hula for Health student recital was held on June 26,
2012 at JCCC Kobayashi Hall. This year, an audience of 200 plus
were treated to hula performances and sounds of the JCCC's very
first Ukulele class. Some audience members mentioned that it wasas though they were watching hula performers right on the Islandsof Hawaii. What a kind compliment, indeed!
Students of our introductory class showcased their danceon stage for the very first time on recital night. Judging from theirsmiling faces, their nervousness in front of a large crowd soon
disappeared. Our senior ladies were our most popular group andreceived the most praise. Our other two classes danced beautifully
to challenging and difficult formations.
The recital was well attended and all the hula students
appreciate your continued support, and the members of ouraudience for their generous donations. Special thanks to all thevolunteers who helped behind scene. A big Mahalo!!!!!
The fall session will start in September and we are all anxious
to do our best for another successful recital next year!
Please check out details of Hula for Health in a class brochurefor fall and winter session if you are interested.
Ohana Hula Committee

Artsu Matsuri 2012
Artsu Matsuri happened at the time of the Centre’s Natsu Matsuri. An open-call exhibition of work by Japanese Canadian artists, it brought
together artists, art and the community . The July 9 opening night featured musical concoctions by jazz man Bruce Tatemichi and colleagues,
shoyu weeners by Chef Shoji and no speeches.
Eighty-eight works of art filled the gallery. There were paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photographs, and prints by nisei, sansei ,yonsei
artists from as far afield as Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal. Works by established artists hung next to those by emerging artists,reflecting the growing rich complexity of the JC community.
This year’s pechakucha (July 16) featured seven illuminating presentations by Kaz Ogino, Nobuo Kubota, Gloria Kagawa, Louise
Noguchi, Naomi Yasui, David Namisato, Robert Yamashita. “That was inspiring. I’m so glad I came!” said one of the attendees.
Artsu Matsuri celebrates the importance of art and artists in a vibrant JC community. Make sure you catch it next year!

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Arigato Day

Kamp Kodomo Summer 2012

The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday July 22. With
about 270 volunteers in attendance, the afternoon started withsome rousing games of Bingo. The attendance this year was
the largest gathering that we have had in years. It was a great
testament to the many volunteers at the JCCC. Not only can werely on the continuing support of the seasoned veterans, but wealso have so many new volunteers who have come out to support
some of our newer programs. We were fortunate that Chef Kunio
Ishii of Torii Ichii fed us well with his fabulous buffet.
Before dinner we heard from JCCC President Gary Kawaguchi
and Chair of the Heritage Committee Peter Wakayama. Peter
spoke about the new renovations to the first floor to include the
JCCC executive offices and to especially highlight the Nikkei
Heritage Museum.
To end the evening, there
were two awards presentations.
It started with Min Yatabe andFrank Moritsugu presenting the
Nisei Veterans Award to Kristy
Fukusaka. Then the JCCC
presented certificates to the
19 recipients of the Ontario
Kristy with Min (left) and Frank.
Volunteer Service Awards for
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.
2012. These recipients werealso recognized by the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship at
an awards ceremony held in June. In addition to their OVSA pin,
the recipients received a second pin in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s
Diamond Jubilee.
The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills of its
volunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part of the JCCC’s
programs, events and just about every other aspect of theoperation of the Centre. Arigato Day is just a small measure of our
gratitude.
Thank you very much and Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!

It was another wonderful summer at
the Kamp Kodomo. Almost 60 children
were involved in many different activities
that kept them active, energized andengrossed in Japanese culture.
This summer featured 4 weeks
of Kamp and each week featured
a theme, from “Traditional Japan”
to “International Japan” to “TheOlympics”. Each session included
many of our favourite workshops, likecooking, judo, iaido, and ikebana. We
also journeyed across the city for trips
to High Park and the Ontario ScienceCentre. The children had so much to do.
The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer 2012 could not havebeen possible without the dedication, enthusiasm and patience ofthe staff and many volunteers who helped at the camp. Without
their help, Kamp Kodomo would not have been as much fun, norwould it have run as smoothly as it did! A special thank you to
Jerome, our camp leader, for providing four weeks of fun and uniqueprogramming for the kids. Another thank you to our volunteers:
Alanna, Alisa, Arfana, Austin, Bianca, Jaclyn, Garrett, Olivia andRachel. Together you helped to make the campers' experience
memorable. As well, many thanks to the dedicated instructors who
rearranged their busy schedules or took time off work to come andteach the campers. Your support of Kamp Kodomo and the JCCC
is an inspiration. Thanks to: JCCC Judo Kai, JCCC Iaido, JCCC
Naginata, JCCC Kendo Club, JCCC Kyudo, Ikenobo Ikebana, Shoji
Yano, Discover Japan, Keiko Omori and the Himawari Buyo Kai.
We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March
Break 2013! 		
Photos courtesy of Jerome Geronimo.

2012 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Art and Culture: Carol Ariza, Connie Bist, Gary Bist, Susan Doi,
Peggy Taira, Lawrence Tsuji
Special Events and Operations: Kazuko Baba, Etsuko Doyama,
Noboru Doyama, Hatsue Hama, Mary Hiraishi, Tomi Hiraishi, Evie
Idenouye, Terry Toru Idenouye, Sri Kugan, Gerry Massicotte, Kathy
Okawara, Masae Otani, Jaclyn Shin2012 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients.
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.

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THE NIKKEI HERITAGE MUSEUM

AT THE JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

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FYIJCJUJPO TQBDF BOE BSDIJWF UP QSFTFSWF BOE DFMFCSBUF
UIFQSPVEIJTUPSZPGPVS+BQBOFTF$BOBEJBODPNNVOJUZThe Nikkei Heritage Museum expansion will transform 9,000 square feet at the heart of the JCCC’s first floor into
a dedicated cultural and educational corridor, bringing together the Centre’s cultural and heritage resources andexhibitions. Construction will begin in the fall of 2012 with completion set for 2013, our 50th anniversary.
The project will include the following:t MUSEUM - a permanent exhibition space with artifacts, multi-media and interactive displays tracing
the history of the community from its roots in Japan, through settlement and internment, and finally toresettlement and the modern communityt /*,,&*3&4063$&$&/53& - a centre for research and archiving of community history as well as seminars
and workshopst +$$$-*#3"3: - a multi-lingual collection of books and media designed to bring together pre- and postwar Nikkei, their families and children, and our many friends of non-Japanese ancestryt 5&"300. - a space central to our new tea ceremony program as well as the Discover Japan program andthe 15,000 school children it attracts annually
The Nikkei Heritage Museum will also act as a gateway, welcoming Ijusha, new Japanese immigrants, to thecommunity. To that end, displays will feature content in Japanese in addition to English.
We hope to see everyone at the opening of one of the most exciting and important initiatives in our 50-year history.
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The museum will be a proud celebration of our history
and will introduce our legacy to the JCCC’s 200,000+
annual visitors. The history of the community, with
its startling incidents of persecution and ultimate
vindication and evolution into one of Canada’s
most respected and accomplished communities, isan inspiration for all Canadians.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE NIKKEI HERITAGE MUSEUM'SJFOETPGUIF/JLLFJ)FSJUBHF.VTFVN is a unique opportunity for you and your family to become a part of
Nikkei history at the JCCC. Your gift will support the creation and ongoing operation of the museum.
We are taking orders for 1,000 names to be on display for the museum’s opening ceremony in June, 2013.
Permanently inscribe your name or the name of a loved one on the 'SJFOETPGUIF/JLLFJ)FSJUBHF.VTFVN
recognition wall, located in the centre of the museum.
How would you like your legacy to read? You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, ororganization.
Cost:

Individual or Couple: $500 per inscription
Example: “Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Nagano”
Group or Organization: $2,000 per inscription
Example: “JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

Details: Limited time offer
Recognition wall with 1,000 names inscribed
All gifts are tax deductible
Payment options available
Purchase Deadline - May 15th, 2013

To become a friend of the Nikkei Heritage Museum call 416-441-2345, go to jccc.on.ca or visit us at the JCCC.
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of August 12 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Anonymous
10
Mrs. Hiroko Barall
6,336
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Anonymous
100
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Chang
50
Mr. Kojiro Ebisuzaki
50
Mr. Jim Fenn & Ms. Pat Sano Fenn
50
Ms. Suzanne Firth166
Mrs. Emma Fujibayashi
25
Mrs. Patricia Fujiwara
30
Mrs. Amy Fukusaka
35
Mrs. Gerry Hewson
100
Ms. Rose Hirayama
20
Mr. Ken Hotta
27
Mr. Norman Ibuki
100
Mr. and Mrs. Katsu Iguchi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iwata
50
Mr. Masakazu Izumi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Koji Kawakami
10
Ms. Charlene Kawazoye
50
Gord Mori's Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
50
Mrs. Dawna Kobayashi
229
Mrs. Jane Koyata
17
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
25
Mr. Dean Marquis
Japanese Boat Model
Mr. and Mrs. Goro Matsushita
10
Mrs. Etsuko Matsuura
100
Ms. Carol Minotti
100
Mrs. Hannah Misumi
30
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
50
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
20Mrs. Gloria Obukuro
40
In appreciation
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
25
Ms. Sumiko Onishi
20
Mrs. Mari Rutka
43
Mrs. Ruth Saito
100
In appreciation
Mr. Frederick Sasaki
5,000
Ishizue Award
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sora
60
Ms. Grace Takenaka
50
Mrs. Jessie Tanaka
25
Mr. Yuki Tannoch
77
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tsuda
60
Ms. Teresa Tsuji
66
Mrs. Shieko Yamada
27
Mr. Takehiko Yoshida
Frames w/Double mat - Arigato Day
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
100
Corporate & Foundation
Donations & Sponsorships
The Ontario Trillium Foundation
Canadian Museums Association
Heritage10

National Association of Japanese
Canadians
2012 Kaisho Conference
Goldfenix Communications
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
SHISEIDO (Canada) Inc
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Association for Japanese Culture
Teva Canada Limited
In memory of Sachiko Oyama
Heritage
Anonymous
Artsu Matsuri
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kobayashi
Mr. Gary Hamasaki
In memory of Mas Hamasaki

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20
85

In Memoriam
In memory of George Umemoto
Mrs. Tamae Fukunaga
20
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
25
Mrs. Miyo Ito30
Mr. and Mrs. Toshiki Kaga
50
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
25
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
50
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Miyazaki
25
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Betty Moritsugu 50
Ms. Kay Nagao
20
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nakamura
25
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nakamura
20
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nishi Sr
200
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino
25
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
100
Mrs. Teruko Otani
25
Mr. Ron & Mrs. Ruby Puls
20
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
20
Mr. Shigeo Shigeishi
30
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
25
Wynford Seniors' Club50
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura
20
In memory of Goro Kawaguchi
Mrs. Shay Hashimoto
100
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyo Ise
50
In memory of Harumi Nakamura
Mr. Rick & Mrs Kathy Tazumi
30
In memory of Masako Kuroyama
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Polny30
In memory of Masu Tanaka
Tatsuzo Tanaka and Family200
In memory of Mitsuko Yamada
Mr. and Mrs. Kouji Fukumoto25
In memory of Miyoko Kanaya
Kanaya Family
50

In memory of Nobby, John & Goro
Kawaguchi
Mr. Harry Takaoka
50
In memory of Polly Okuno
Dr. Avi Sussman
25
In memory of Ronald Tamaki
Mr. Fred Mullins
30
Mrs. June E. Shin50
Mr. and Mrs. George Oyagi
1,000
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
75
In memory of Sachiko Oyama
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Sekiya
30
In memory of Seichi Ichiyen
Ms. Mary Kawasaki
100
In memory of Shirley Takagi
Mrs. Daisy Asada
20
Ms. Deborah Babin50
Ms. Sherry Clark
20
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
20Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
30
Mrs. Tamaye Harafuji
25
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
25
Mr. Gary Hosaki
30
Mr. Mario Iacobucci
50
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
25
Mr. Frank Isoshima
20
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga
20
Mrs. Sally Kondo
30
Mrs. Catherine Kumamoto
25
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
25
Ms. Eva Malloy
25
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
50
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
25
Mrs. Mary Tomie Mizutani
20
Mr. and Mrs. Koji Morishita
25
Mr. and Mrs. Saburo Morita
30
Mr. and Mrs. John Murakami
20
Ms. Amy Nagata
25
Mrs. Sumiko J. Nakamura
20
Mrs. Doreen Nakashima
25
Mrs. Yoshi Nakata
25
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Nash
20
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura
25
Mr. Eugene Nishimura
50
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tak Nishino
50
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
25
Sam, Miyoko & Carly Noda
35
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
Mrs. Dale Reid
100
Bessie & Geraldine Sakamoto
50
Mr. Gordon H. Sakamoto
35
Mrs. Terry Sakura
50
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sano25
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of August 12 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Ms. Carol Sheardown
Mrs. Jessie Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki
Mr. and Mrs. Sumio Tomihiro
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
Mr. George Toyama
Mr. Roy Toyama
Mrs. Satoko Mary Uchida
Mrs. Toki Watte
Mr. John Wilms
In memory of Stoney Nagata
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
In memory of Ted Tetsuo Mori
Mrs. Kay Mori
Ms. Irene Feeney
Ms. Vickie Jackson

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20
25
20
20
25
20
30
20
100
25
1,000
50
100

Mr. Kent Kawasaki
50
Ms. Mary Kawasaki
200
Mr. Robert Kawasaki
50
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
50
Ms. Joanne Kitamura
75
Mrs. Miyoko Masaki
15
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
25
Mrs. June Saito
20
Mr. Jim Suzuki
100
Ms. Grace Takenaka
50
Mrs. Yoshiko Tanaka
30
Mrs. Misao Tehara
25
Mrs. Tetsuko Tehara
30
Ms. Patricia Tsuji
100
In memory of Yoshiye June Ebata
Mr. Tomoe Fujino
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Weitzes Toyota Capture JC3-Pitch
League Title
by Bob Doi

Leading from start to finish, Glen Kawaguchi’s Wietzes Toyota team
captured the Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch League’s regular season
title. The veteran team with an average player age of 10 years ormore above all of the other teams lost only once during the season.
Defending champions Hoult-Hellewell Trophies led by captain Paul
Takasaki charged from last place to 4th and challenged for 2nd
place with 3 straight wins to end the season. Play-offs begin on
August 13th with Back2feet visiting Birchmount Collision and HoultHellewell Trophies hosting Dundee Private Investors. By virtue of
their top-two finish, Wietzes Toyota and Expedia CruiseShipCenters
receive a bye into the semi-finals. Check out the JC3-Pitch website
for game locations and additional details: www.jc3pitch.com.
Final Standings as of August 8, 2012:
				
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Wietzes Toyota		
7 1
1
Expedia CruiseShipCenters 5 4		
Birchmount Collision
5 4		
Hoult-Hellewell Trophies 4 41
Dundee Private Investors Inc. 3 6 		Back2feet		
2 7		

SponsorMr. Gary Brownlie
Mrs. Tina Takimoto
Mr. Wayne Hosaki
Mr. Darryl Hayashi
Mr. Marty Kobayashi
Ms. Yim Lok

Wietzes Toyota League Championship Team (Left to Right):
Back Row: Henry Mukai, Wesley Wong, Ron Biason, Daryl Terakita, Tod
Nagamatsu, Derrick Terakita, Glen Kawaguchi (Captain).
Front Row: Sarah Wong, Marissa Dela Cruz, Ron Dela Cruz, Jay-Ar Padillo,
Jenny Padillo.

Sedai
Mr. William Naruse
Mrs. Elizabeth Nishizawa
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yoneyama
Anonymous
In memory of Goro Kawaguchi
Supporting Member
PartnerMr. and Mrs. George Iwata
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mr. Tokugi Suyama

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150
50

150
150
150

Eat & Shop at St. Andrew’s Japanese
Anglican Church Fall Fair 2012by the St. Andrew's Japanese Anglican Church

Everyone is welcome to the St. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican
Church Fall Fair 2012.
•
Relax with family & friends (old & new)•
Enjoy sushi, Japanese karintoh, sweets, hot dogs and more(no udon)•Try some items at the bake sale•
Shop for bargains at our white / pink elephant sales, and arts
& crafts•
Kids’ activity corner•
Silent auction
Date: Saturday November 3, 2012Time:
11:30am – 3:30pm
Place: 49 Donlands Ave. (near Danforth Ave.) across street 				from Donlands subway station at St. David’s Anglican 				
ChurchFor more information, please call 416-461-8399.

@ Artsu Matsuri

Photo courtesy of Jerome Geronimo.

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Momiji prepares to celebrate!
by Momiji Health Care Society

Momiji Health Care Society is proud to announce a celebration
to mark two milestones – its 35th year of excellence in service
to seniors and the 20th anniversary of the opening of the awardwinning Momiji Seniors Centre.
Our gala Celebration will be held on Saturday, November
17th, 2012 at the Momiji Seniors Centre. We are inviting the many
people who have been associated with Momiji over the years tojoin us for a special evening of dinner, entertainment including
the Nagata Shachu taiko drummers, a silent auction and otherfestive activities. Proceeds from the evening will support Momiji’scontinued important work.
“We will be honouring the Nisei Women’s Club and otherpioneers of our volunteer community, whose projects initiated thefounding of Momiji Health Care Society. It will be an evening to enjoy
with friends and family as we recognize our many accomplishments
and share our future vision.” says Pam Waintraub, Chair of the
Momiji Health Care Society Board. To purchase tickets, pleasecontact Momiji at 416-261-6683 or info@momiji.on.ca
About Momiji Health Care Society
Momiji Health Care Society is a not-for-profit organization that was
founded to offer a culturally and linguistically sensitive environment
to seniors of Japanese Canadian heritage. It has grown to offer
assisted living and a wide range of programs to a broad audience.
Much more than a building, Momiji is a philosophy of care and apromise to serve the needs of seniors and their families by providing
innovative and sustainable alternatives for healthy, active living.

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6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Tel: 416-441-2345 | Fax: 416-441-2347

Dear Members,
The JCCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce a recognition award called the Ishizue Award. The Ishizue Award
acknowledges and expresses our appreciation and respect to members or friends who have made exceptional
contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
The name Ishizue, meaning cornerstone or foundation, pays tribute to the 75 families who, at significant personal
financial risk, guaranteed the original mortgage on the JCCC at 123 Wynford Drive in the early 1960’s.
The recipients of this annual award are a very distinguished group of people who have each made significant life-longcontributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. They are:James Matsumoto and Chako Setoyama

Roy and Kay Shin (both posthumous)John Uchikata

Jim ( posthumous) and Betty Ura

We are pleased to cordially invite you to honour these distinguished award recipients at an intimate and elegant dinneron Wednesday October 24 2012 at 6:30PM in Shokokai Court at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Black tie
optional. Tickets are $150 each. Please fill out the form below and return to the JCCC to reserve your space. Please RSVP
before October 10 2012 . Limited seating available.
On behalf of all of the directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, we look forward to spending a special
evening of recognition and celebration together.

Gary Kawaguchi, President, JCCC-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISHIZUE AWARD DINNER(Please fill out the information below)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________

Province: ____________

Phone Number: (_____) __________________

Postal Code: __________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________

Yes, I would like to purchase a ticket to attend the Ishizue Award Dinner. $150 x ____ = _________ (total $ amount enclosed)
No, I cannot attend, but I would like to make a donation to the JCCC in honour of a recipient(s) in the amount of ________.
Please indicate how you would like to be recognized: ________________________________________________________
I wish my gift to remain anonymous.
(Unless otherwise indicated, all donations will be acknowledged in the evening programme and JCCC Newsletter.)
Method of Payment (Please do not send cash via mail):Cash

Cheque (payable to JCCC)

Visa

Mastercard

AMEX

Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiry Date: _____/_____
Signature: ___________________________________

Office Use Only

Receipt No.: ___________________________

Date of Receipt: __________________________

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THE NIKKEI HERITAGE MUSEUM AT THE
JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre, we are proud to announce the creation of the Nikkei
Heritage Museum: a permanent museum, exhibition space
and archive to preserve and celebrate the proud history of ourJapanese Canadian community.
The Nikkei Heritage Museum expansion will transform
9,000 square feet at the heart of the JCCC’s first floor into a
dedicated cultural and educational corridor, bringing together
the Centre’s cultural and heritage resources and exhibitions.
Construction will begin in the fall of 2012 with completion set
for 2013, our 50th anniversary.
We hope to see everyone at the opening of one of the most
exciting and important initiatives in our 50-year history.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE NIKKEI HERITAGE MUSEUM
Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Museum is a unique opportunity for you and your family to become a part of Nikkei history at
the JCCC. Your gift will support the creation and ongoing operation of the museum.
How would you like your legacy to read? You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, or organization.
Cost:

Individual or Couple: $500 per inscription
Example: “Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Nagano”
Group or Organization: $2,000 per inscription
Example: “JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

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Details: Limited time offer
Recognition wall with 1,000 names inscribed
All gifts tax deductible
Payment options available
Purchase Deadline - May 15th, 2013

To become a friend of the Nikkei Heritage Museum:r Complete the registration form on the reverse and submitr Call us at 416-441-2345
r Go to jccc.on.car Visit us at the JCCC

Yes, I want to purchase an inscription as part of

FRIENDS OF THE NIKKEI HERITAGE MUSEUMINSCRIPTION
Each inscription is limited to 42 characters including spaces and punctuation, in English and/or Japanese. The JCCC reserves the right toapprove any wording. You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, or organization.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR INSCRIPTION NEATLY:

Examples:Individual:
Couple:Group:
Organization:“Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Jones”“JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

If you are purchasing more than one inscription, please fill out a separate form for each inscription.
PAYMENT PLAN
O I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Museum inscription for an Individual/Couple at a cost of $500
O One Time Payment
O 5 Monthly Payments* of $100
ORO I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Museum inscription for a Group/Organization at a cost of $2,000*Friends of the Museum inscriptions will be installed only after your pledge is fully paid.
Donor Name:
Address:
City:
Phone: (Province:)

Postal Code:
Fax:

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Email:PAYMENT METHODO Cheque(s) made payable to Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
O CashO VISAO Mastercard
O American Express
Number:Expiry Date:

V-code:Signature:
In the case of multiple CREDIT CARD payments, the first payment will be processed immediately and theremaining payments will be processed once per month, for the next four months.
O Please check if you DO NOT wish your name to be published with respect to this donation.
Return this application form to:
Phone: (416) 441-2345

Cash Receipt No.
Date of Receipt

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5
Fax: (416) 441-2347

OFFICE USE ONLY

www.jccc.on.ca

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Shiatsu
workshop-Relieving Headache Pains

Instructor: Alex Pereklita

Date:
Fee:

Saturday, September 29, 2012
2:00pm - 4:30pm$20 for JCCC members, $25 for non-members, +tax

*Workshop available only to those 16 years and overTo register, call JCCC reception 416. 441. 2345
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

phone: 416-441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca

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The 50th Anniversary

1962 - 2012

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2012
2 P.M. ~ 5 P.M.
Pre-reigstration at 416-441-2345
required by September 21.

6 Garamond Court, Toronto
www.jccc.on.ca

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