2015 - 365 Exciting Days
of Friendship, Culture
and Community

2015年ー友好と文化で溢れる365日

December 2015 / January 20162015年12月 / 2016年1月 Vol.42 Issue 1

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2015 -16 JCCC Board of Directors
President
		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Jan Nobuto				
VP, Management 		Ann Ashley
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			Chris Hope
VP, NJCC			Miki Rushton
VP, Marketing/Strategic Planning
Karen Kuwahara		Directors			Jonathan Carter					Mark Hashimoto					Kristin Kobayashi					Christine Nakamura
				Dereck Oikawa					Chris Reid					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Peter Wakayama
				Tak Yoshida
Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					Sid Ikeda
					Miki Kobayashi
					(in memory)			
					Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Shari Hosaki

JCCC Staff
James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Donations/Memberships/Classes Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Sandy Chan
Executive Assistant/Website		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan
Heritage and Sedai Project
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.303

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Newsletter/Receptionist/Office Assistant
makis@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Hipsh
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext. 222

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Ph: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca

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In This Issue...
2-3

Holiday Messages

5

Movie News

8-9

Heritage News

14

Donations

18-28

日本語紙面

Calendar of Events
December
Tue
Sun
Sat
Sun
Sat
Fri
Sat
Mon
Thurs

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6
12
13
19
25
26
28
31

Chako Setoyama Book Launch
Kohaku Utagassen
JCCC Karaoke Club
Fuyu Matsuri
JCCC Karaoke Club
JCCC closed – Xmas Day
JCCC closed – Boxing Day
JCCC closed – in lieu of Boxing Day
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance

January
Fri
Sat
Mon
Wed
Sun
Thu
Sat

1
16
18
20
24
28
30

Shin Nen Kai
JCCC Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Workshop
Origami Workshop
Oshogatsu Kai
Movie Night - Shinjuku Swan
JCCC Karaoke Club – New Year's Party

February
Sat
Mon
Sat
Mon
Thu

13
15
20
22
25

JCCC Karaoke Club
JCCC Closed – Family Day
JCCC Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Workshop
Movie NightSUBMISSION DEADLINE

Deadline for the February 2016 issue is Friday January 8, 2016.

2月号の締め切りは2016年1月8日(金）です。
Your news is welcome! Please contact:

newsletter@jccc.on.catel 416-441-2345 ext.226

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Maki Klotz, Sandy ChanJapanese Section: Maki Klotz, Sandy Chan, Yoko Reynolds

Cover Image: Collage of JCCC Events1

Holiday Message from the JCCC President
On behalf of the JCCC Board of Directors, I would like to thank you and your families for another great
year in 2015. We hope that the friends you make at the JCCC will help you to enjoy and appreciate
the good things in life.
The JCCC would not be a success without the thousands of volunteer hours and commitment tobuilding a respected world-class cultural centre. We continue to improve on our programming and areworking to keep you proud of the JCCC.
This past year we certified all instructors, staff, board and key volunteers in a leading programmecalled Plan to Protect, to increase our confidence in our ability to safely serve children, youth,
participants with disabilities and the elderly. With sensitivity and respect, the JCCC is building for the
future.
We offer special thanks to the hard working staff of the JCCC for serving the community so well.
I wish you, your families and friends a safe and happy holiday season and hope that you have a
new year full of promise and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Gary Kawaguchi
President

Holiday Message from the Executive Director
Dear Members:
2015 was certainly one of the busiest years in our history. Just last month we had a thrilling performance by legendaryenka singer Kiyoko Suizenji; this year has also seen musical performances by Karakoro (Okinawa Eisa), Koji Yamaguchi and
Yoshihiko Fueki (shamisen and taiko), Nagata Shachu, and superstar entertainer Tatsuya Ishii. We also presented two theatrical
productions: from Tokyo, Miwa Yanagi’s Zero Hour and, from our community, Karri Yano’s Interrogation, and welcomed thereturn of the Kohaku Utagassen show. Our 7th Sakura Gala celebrated the role of literature in building bonds between Canada
and Japan with awards being presented to literary superstars Joy Kogawa and Haruki Murakami. The JCCC film programmeand our 4th Toronto Japanese Film Festival were also unprecedented successes attracting top directors and stars including
Shall We Dance’s Masayuki Suo and Tamiyo Kusakari. We started new classes and workshops and the Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre, JCCC Library and Gallery stayed busy with lots of vibrant new content.
I think our most significant achievement was the establishment of the New
Japanese Canadian Committee of the JCCC Board. We are very proud andgrateful that such a respected organization chose to close any distance that still
excited between the pre- and post-war Japanese immigrant communities. It isa huge boost of confidence for us and certainly bodes well for the future of thiscommunity and this Centre.
The uninitiated might ask: “How could such a small community create one of
the largest, busiest and most vital Japanese cultural centres in the world?” Theanswer is simple. The JCCC is blessed with a multitude of selfless volunteers,
an active membership and community, a committed board of directors and a Executive Director James Heron with the NJCC Committee.
dedicated staff. To offer mere words of thanks seems profoundly insufficient.
Finally, I want more than anything to offer my sincere thanks to you the community for giving me the chance to be a part ofthe centre again for this, my fifteenth year. It is an honour and I am trying my best to make sure that I (and the JCCC) serve thecommunity in the manner it deserves.
I wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful 2016. Yoi otoshi o omukae kudasai. Rainen mo yoroshiku
onegai itashimasu.
With warmest regards,

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James Heron
Executive Director

3Holiday Message from the JCCC Foundation Chair
Dear Friends;
As one of the key pillars of the JCCC, the Foundation continues to work to ensure that the funds
raised and donated by you in support of the JCCC are preserved and continue to grow.
We have had another successful year in the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, with a total of 30
students in the Tohoku region who have received scholarships from the program since its inception.
These students continue to work to support themselves, their families and the region in the recovery
from the triple disaster of 2011.
The Canadian Embassy’s ‘Hope For Youth’ campaign, (to which the Foundation’s JERF program
has contributed), has also sponsored seven Tohoku-region students to pursue English as a Second
Language study programs. They will be sharing their successes and experiences on social media
in the coming months.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the JCCC Foundation, I would like to wish you and yourloved ones a wonderful holiday season and all the very best in 2016!
Sincerely,
Shari Hosaki
JCCC Foundation Chair

Santa is coming to Fuyu Matsuri Winter Festival!
Christmas is just over a month away and the JCCC’s 5th Annual Fuyu Matsuri will be back on Sunday
December 13, 2015, running from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This will be a perfect opportunity to experience
all the winter traditions that are enjoyed in Japan, including the opportunity to view a kotatsu display!
Not only will we have all our usual seasonal festive activities, like the ever-popular photo with Santa,
Christmas ornament making, gingerbread cookie decorating, interactive games, etegami (picture letter)and storytelling, but we will be also featuring many of the great Japanese winter dishes, such as theJapanese winter favourite, oden, and a popular Tohoku (Northern Japan) dish, imoni (potato stew), as
well as Gushi’s karaage and Touhenboku Restaurant’s ramen noodle soup and their famous cheesecake! With more than 20
vendors, the Shotengai (Marketplace), will surely give everyone a chance to catch up on their holiday shopping. Our Reindeer
Raffle will await you with lots of great prizes for all ages! There will be also a door prize and the first 250 visitors will receive a
coupon from the Kernels Popcorn! Just a friendly reminder, it is a cash only event and we do not have an ATM on site.
Date: Sunday December 13, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: $5.00 (General); $3.00 (JCCC members, students, seniors); free for children age 3 and under.

(Left to right)Oden, a favouriate Japanese winter dish; Kotatsu, a table cover by a heavy blanket, with a heater underneath; Santa Candy Toss, a tradition at the JCCC Fuyu
Matsuri - Winter Festival. Last photo courtesy of Shinichi Nakao.

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JCCC Martial Arts

Ukulele Winter Session

Year End Schedule
Class		

Last Practice in 2015

6 Classes
First Practice in 2016

Aikido			Dec 20		
Jan 3
Iaido			Dec 20		
Jan 2
Jodo			Dec 22			Jan 3
Judo			Dec 23			Jan 2
Karate			Dec 15			Jan 12
Kendo			Dec 20			Jan 3
Kyudo			Dec 21			Jan 2
Naginata		Dec 22			Jan 3
Shorinji Kempo		
Dec 23			
Jan 2		

Come learn to play and sing Hawaiian as well as Japaneseand English folk songs. There are 3 classes running at the
JCCC – beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate. If
you already have experience playing the ukulele, pleasecontact our instructor, Harry Kawabe at kawabeh@bell.net
or 905-791-2057 before you register. To register, contact
JCCC reception at 416-441-2345.
Beginner:			
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Schedule*: Thu. Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17

Winter 2016 Class/Workshops

Hoaloha (advanced beginner): 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Schedule*: Thu. Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 10, 24

CLASS
Japanese Language for Adults:• Start date: Tuesday January 19, 2016

Pilialoha (Intermediate):
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Schedule*: Thu. Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 10, 24
Fee: $45 (+ HST)

WORKSHOP
Japanese Cooking:• Monday January 18, 2016 Healthy Japanese Diet
• Monday February 22, 2016 Japanese Summer Dish
Origami:• Wednesday January 20, 2016
• Wednesday February 17, 2016

JCCC Reception and Building
Holiday Hours (2015-2016)
Date		
Thu. Dec 24
Fri. Dec 25
Sat. Dec 26
Sun. Dec 27
Mon. Dec 28
Tue. Dec 29
Wed. Dec 30
Thu. Dec 31
			Fri. Jan 1
			
Sat. Jan 2

Hawaiian Hula Dance
Winter Session 2016

Class 		Time		
Schedule*
Intermediate I 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wed. Jan. 6 – Mar. 9
Intermediate II 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mon. Jan. 4 – Mar. 14(No class on Feb. 15)-Class is FULL
Seniors Class 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mon. Jan. 4 – Mar. 14(No class on Feb. 15)-Class is FULL
*Schedule may change.
Fee : $50 (+ HST)
Please register ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS.
Please call at 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca forregistration and inquiries.

Reception
Building
8:30am - 3:00pm
8:30am - 3:00pm
closedclosed8:30am - 4:00pm closes at 6pm
closed8:30am - 6:00pm closes at 6pm
8:30am - 6:00pm closes at 6pm
8:30am - 6:00pm closes at 6pm
open only for New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance
closedopen only for Shin-nen Kai Dinner
Regular Hours resume

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JANUARY MOVIE
Shinjuku Swan
Director Sion Sono’s wild
adaptation of Ken Wakui’s hit
manga was a major box office
hit in 2015.
We
meet Tatsuhiko
Shiratori,
wanderingthegarish streets of Tokyo’s
notorious
Kabukicho
redlight
neighborhood.
His
indestructability in a furious
street brawl catches the eyeof Maku (Yusuke Iseya), a sex
industry street captain who
takes Tatsuhiko under his wing.
Tatsuhiko becomes a street
scout; a master of the fine artof charming, cajoling, evenbegging the many young women
who flock to the area to try theirhand in the industry.
Initially emboldened by his success, Tatsuhiko finds himself both morally conflicted and in physical danger. Drugs, violenceand exhaustion leave the girls he recruits numbed, broken and in one case, suicidal. He soon decides to turn things around.
Shinjuku Swan’s real strength lies in the commitment of the performers, particularly Go Ayano in the lead. His wild shockof blonde hair gives him a vaguely clownish appearance but he infuses the role with a manic energetic and charismatic
vulnerability that you can’t take your eyes off. He is almost matched in intensity by the glowering Yamada and the louche Ikeya
and the hard man interplay between these three is the film’s main appeal. Singer Yu Yamada smolders as the kimonoed club
madame Ryoko.
Starring Go Ayano, Takayuki Yamada, Yusuke Iseya, Erika Sawajiri and Yu Yamada.
Rated 18+ for violence and sexual content.
Date:
Time:
Tickets:

Thursday January 28, 2016
7:00 pm$8 (JCCC Members); $10 (General)

New Year’s Eve Dinner Danceat the JCCC

JCCC New Year’s Eve
Euchre Night

Don’t miss out on a final opportunity to attend JCCC's New
Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance held Thursday December
31, 2015 in the Kobayashi Hall.
Tickets are only $110 per person and includes an
excellent dinner, dancing, party favours, midnight champagne
and snacks. In addition, there are fabulous door prize draws
and spot dances throughout the evening.
Don’t delay or you will miss the Friday December
11, 2015 deadline. Please see inserted flyer for more
information, or call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 to inquire or
reserve your tickets today.
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Join us on New Year’s Eve, Thursday December 31, 2015,
for a night of friends, fun and a little card playing finesse.
There will be a cash bar, light refreshments, and cash prizes
for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based;
no set partners. Entry fee is $21 (including HST) for nonmembers, $ 17 (including HST) for members. Entry is limited
to experienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors open
at 7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:45pm.
Deadline for registration is Monday December 21, 2015.
Spaces are limited! For more information or to register,
contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

Shin-Nen Kai Dinner

Celebrate New Year’s Day the Japanese way - with a feast!
The JCCC and Toriichi present the 15th annual JCCC Shin-Nen Kai on Friday January 1, 2016, a glorious array of delicious
festive food.
Master Chef Kunio Ishii has once again teamed up with the JCCC to present a sumptuous start to the New Year. Classicallytrained in French and Japanese cuisine and experienced in Hilton kitchens internationally, Ishii-san currently operates a highly
successful catering company. Locally, at the former Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto, he held the prestigious title of Main
Kitchen Sous-Chef.
The 2016 Shin-Nen Kai will feature door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and of course, the star of the show - an absolutely luscious
buffet. Over two dozen dishes of mouth-watering Osechi Ryori (traditional Japanese New Year’ fare), sushi and yoshoku (North
American fare) will tempt your taste buds. A cash bar is also available.
To cap off the evening, the JCCC is pleased to present a short entertainment program featuring acclaimed Jazz pianist,
Gene DiNovi.
Bring your friends and family to this unique New Year’s Day event like no other in Toronto. Doors open at 4:00pm – dinner
begins at 5:00pm. Seating is limited so please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 to purchase your tickets today. Tickets are: $65.00
plus HST for adults, $32.50 plus HST for children 6-12, children 5 and under are free (for seating purposes, please ask for anunder 5 years ticket). Groups of 8 people or more get $5.00 off the adult price ($60.00 plus HST). The last day for tickets sales
or cancellations is Friday December 18, 2015. There are no refunds after that day.

Children’s Nihongo Fun @ JCCC library
JCCC is always looking for a way to support our community. Many families value a Japanese/English bilingual environment but
face many challenges.
“We don’t speak Japanese at home but I wish my children continue learning
Japanese.”“ My kids speak Japanese only on Saturdays. Is there any other opportunity to
speak Japanese during the weekdays? "We hear your concerns and are now offering a class for children, that focuses on
fun and engaging activities in Japanese, starting January 2016.
Session: 		
Time: 		
		Place: 		
Age : 						Fee : 		Class: 		
				
				
				
Activities include:				Tuesdays January 12 to March 1, 2016
Class A: 4:10 - 5:00 pm (maximum 5 kids)
Class B: 5:10 - 6:00 pm (maximum 5 kids)
JCCC Library
JK- Grade2, Capable of communicating in Japanese*Children must be toilet trained$80 (Session) plus HST
A goal is set for each child at the beginning of the session.
An individual written report will be provided
at the end.
Japanese immersion (No English spoken in class)
Story time, Songs, Dance, Games, Origami, Karuta and Quiz. No homework.
*Parents will not accompany their children in class.

Please complete and submit registration form in person at JCCC reception starting December 10th. Once your child’sJapanese conversational skill (based on the application) is reviewed, we will confirm your child’s registration on a first come firstserve basis.
Instructor: Natsuko Ota is licensed in Japan as an early childhood educator. She received her ECE credentials in 2001
and worked as a kindergarten teacher in Japan for over 10 years. After arriving in Toronto, she gained her Canadian work
experience at Ikebata Nursery School. Currently she is working as a private Japanese tutor for families in GTA.
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-Tsumugu-

Island Folk SongS - Shamisen - Taiko Drumming Collaboration Concert
With a solid base in Japanese traditional instruments and art forms, Chie Hanawa (shamisen), Anna Sato(folk song) and Keita Kanazashi (taiko) have joined forces to bring these instruments and sounds to newlevels. They will be coming to the JCCC Kobayashi Hall in April 2016 for one performance only. Mark theconcert date on your calendars and look for more information in the Febrauary 2016 issue of the newsletter.
Concert Date: Thursday April 7, 2016

NEW Sakura Gala Website Launched

March Break Kamp Kodomo - style

The Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre has launched a new andimproved Sakura Gala website

Don’t miss out on the all the March Break fun at the JCCC!!!
Kamp Kodomo is returning for another week filled with fun
cultural activities. Our March Break camp features many of
the favourites of the summer including martial arts and an
off-site trip.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from
Monday March 14 to Friday March 18, 2016. For more
information or to register, please consult the enclosed flyer,
call 416- 441- 2345 or check www.jccc.on.ca.

www.sakuragala.com.

* Explore past Sakura Award
Winners’ profiles and learn about their
extraordinary contributions.
* Take a tour of the Sakura Gala
through the Photo Gallery to find out
what takes place at this dazzling event.
* Learn about the 2016 SakuraAward Honouree, the Asahi baseballteam, and see images of the team over their decadespanning tenure.
* Find out how you can purchase your ticket, table orsponsorship to the Sakura Gala on Saturday April 16, 2016.
Held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, theSakura Gala is a highly anticipated event on the Toronto
calendar featuring dinner, auctions, entertainment and thepresentation of the prestigious Sakura Award. Funds raisedat the Sakura Gala benefit the JCCC’s Legacy Campaign,
supporting the JCCC’s ongoing cultural and heritage
programming. For more information, please contact Sarah
Burd at 416-249-0788, or sarahb@jccc.on.ca
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Haru Matsuri Spring Festival
Every year, it always seems too early at this time to talkabout Haru Matsuri. But time passes by quickly and before
you know it, we will have celebrated Christmas and started
a New Year.
As always, the JCCC and Kobayashi Hall will becolourfully decorated to welcome Spring, and guests entering
the JCCC will be greeted by an elaborate display of Hina
Matsuri Dolls.
Mark your calendars and keep your eyes open for more
information in the February issue of the newsletter.
Date: Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6, 2016
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Seasons Greetings!
Heritage Corner

As we wave so long to 2015 and shuffle in the New Year,
Heritage would like to take this opportunity to thank all ofour dedicated volunteers, family, and friends. The dedicatedsupport from community members and public alike, bringmeaning and fulfillment to all involved in our mission torecord, preserve, and promote awareness and dialogue
about our history and community. 2015 was a very busy
year, and 2016 is looking to be no different!
So from all of us with Heritage, we wish you and yours ahappy, safe, and joyful holiday season. Below are two photos
from the JCCC’s archive, reflecting holiday celebrations fromdecades past.
As always, for all Heritage related inquiries and info,
please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage
and the Sedai Project at heritage@jccc.on.ca, or 416-4412345 ext 303.

Taken in 1942, a photo of young Japanese Canadian children,
sitting around a table for Christmas dinner at Hastings Park.

Taken in 1943, a Nativity scene from the Lemon Creek Christmas Concert.

A Celebration
Honouring our
Nisei Veterans
Heritage Committee

On Thursday November 5, 205, six Nisei Veterans and two
widows of Nisei Veterans were celebrated and acknowledged
for the roles they or their husbands took during World War II
and the Korean War.
Family members and guests participated along with the
Nisei Veterans and widows in a program of remembrance
and tribute for the sacrifices made and duty served. The
program included Remembrance Day rituals such as theplaying of the Last Post and Reveille, the laying of poppies
on a wreath, and short speeches from Min Yatabe, a WWII
Vet, and Arthur Kobayashi and Tak Irizawa, two Korean War
Vets.
We were not only reminded of the horrors of war andthe sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom,
but also the support our war veterans actively continue to
give. Min Yatabe, along with his wife Lidia, continues toparticipate in his Legion’s activities and sells poppies every
year. Tak Irizawa contributed several years of work towards
the restoration of the Nisei Veterans Cenotaph in Stanley
Park and Frank Moritsugu travelled to Vancouver last year
to participate in its Remembrance Day ceremonial unveiling.
To all who attended on November 5th, the poignancy
of this occasion was truly something to be revered. The
importance of ensuring that we continue to honour thesemen so that future generations know of their actions was
expressed and shared by many. Their stories are important
threads in the fabric of our Japanese Canadian history. We
must make every effort to ensure that they are remembered.

9Japanese Canadian Artist Symposium April 2, 2016.
Keynote Speakers Announced
JCCC Arts Committee

Haruko Okano is an interdisciplinary artist born in Toronto, but now living in Vancouver, BC. For ten years, Haruko has been
curator of the Britannia Art Gallery, a community based gallery located in an east side Vancouver library. An avid culturaland arts advocate, Haruko will talk about her experiences organizing art initiatives and community participation, including her
research, documenting the pidgin language developed by Japanese Canadians during the late 1800s and 1950s.
Grace Eiko Thomson is an independent curator, educator, and cultural historian. In 1998 she acted as volunteer consultant
to the Japanese Canadian National Museum and was appointed Executive Director in 1999 and worked to produce the newMuseum and its programs. In 2000, she opened the Japanese Canadian National Museum with an exhibition, Re-Shaping
Memory, Owning History, Through the Lens of Japanese Canadian Redress. From 2004 to 2010, Thomson served on the
Executive Board of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, as President and Past President between 2006 and 2010.
These two accomplished art professionals will set the tone for discussions at the upcoming symposium that will bring JC
artists from the different mediums together to discuss their experiences. It will be a coming together of individual parts to makefor a more creative whole. More info coming. See you in April 2016!

We Got Pickled!!
Seniors Supper Club

Ten participants all learned to make Denbazuke, Instant Hakkusai Tsukemono,
and Beer Zuke at our final session of this year’s Seniors’ Supper Club. As abonus they also had an opportunity to learn how to make mikasa manju also
known as dorayaki manju.
We oohed and aahed as the paste made to make denbazuke liquefied,knowing that it would turn the daikon into the sweet yellow tsukemono with avery distinctive aroma, but wonderful taste. We watched in anticipation as the
hakkusai nappa became a tasty tsukemono, and we mixed up the ingredients forthe beer zuke knowing that in another day we’d have a delicious treat to enjoy
with hot rice!
After chopping, mixing, boiling, and bottling all of the different ingredients forthe tsukemono that each participant would take home with them, we sat down
for a lunch of ochasuke with, of course, more tsukemono, plus shoyu egg, andkamaboko! What a wonderful way to end this year’s sessions – with good food, new and old friends, and lots of laughter!!
Thanks to a great committee of Theressa Takasaki, Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Carole Ono, Dawna Kobayashi, Roy Toyama,
Jason Kwan, Marion Smith, Naomi Takasaki, Linda Oikawa, Christine Takasaki and Kathy Okawara for their continued support.
The Seniors’ Supper Club will return in Spring 2016! Look for next year’s Seniors’ Supper Club information in the JCCC’s
Spring/Summer Classes and Activities booklet and register early so you don’t miss out on all the fun!!
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Panel Discussion:
Footprints of The New Japanese ImmigrantSunday November 8, 2015
The arrival of post-war
Japanese
immigrants
started in earnest whenchanges to the Canadian
immigration law cameinto effect in 1967. 2017
can thus be consideredas the 50th anniversary
in the history of the ShinIjushas, or New Japanese
Canadian Immigrants.
The
Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre
Photo courtesy of Nobuo Iromoto.
Heritage Committee and the
New Japanese Canadian Committee collaborated for the first time in organizing a special panel discussion asa prelude to this anniversary celebration. Five panelists representing various time periods in the history of ShinIjusha immigration were asked to come and talk about their experience.
Tak Yoshida (originally from Tokyo) was a young man who applied, on impulse, for immigrant status at the
Canadian Embassy in Tokyo in 1965 and arrived in Toronto in 1966. He is currently the owner of a picture frame
plant in Pickering.
Kazuhiro Morisada (Osaka) was sent over by his company to work in Calgary in 1981. He remained in thesame company for 38 years until his retirement, and has made Canada his permanent home.
Miki Rushton (Osaka) came to Canada as a student in 1992, returned to Japan and came back to Canada
in 1997 when she got married. She is currently Sales Manager of Registered Education Savings Plans at CST
Consultants Inc.
Akiko Masuda (Wakayama) came to London, Ontario on a Working Holiday Visa in 1996. She graduatedfrom college in 1999 and became a landed immigrant in 2001 after getting married to a Canadian. She became
interested in the food industry while holding potluck parties with her friends, and is now the owner of “FinIzakaya” in Toronto.
Naoko Motoi (Kawanishi) came to Canada in 2005 to marry her Canadian boyfriend who had been an
English teacher in Japan. She is currently a stay-at-home mother.
The five panelists were asked to talk about: 1) why they chose to come to Canada and what their early
impressions of Canada were like; 2) what they found the most challenging while living in Canada; 3) what they
consider to be their most important achievement; and 4) whether they feel integrated into Canada, and whether
they still hold ties to Japan.
After the presentations, the floor was opened to questions from the audience, giving way to an animateddiscussion. A total of over 60 participants gathered in the Heritage Lounge and stayed for refreshments andinformal discussion.
As expected, the life stories of the panelists differed depending on the length of time they have each spent in
Canada and the reason why they became landed immigrants, but more time would have been needed to delve
further into the theme of cultural and ethnic identities. This discussion raised as many questions as it addressed,
and leading up to the 50th anniversary of New Japanese Canadian Immigration, there are lots that still remain in
need of further investigation and discussion.

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We Couldn’t Be Prouder of You Marty!

Conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, upon Marty Blake Kobayashi,
Former President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,
On November 3, 2015, the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the2015 Autumn Imperial Decorations. Among the 89 foreign recipients is former Presidentof the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Marty Blake Kobayashi, who will receive theOrder of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in recognition of his outstanding contributions
toward promoting Japanese culture in Canada, strengthening and deepening friendshipbetween Japan and Canada and for consolidating the Japanese Canadian community.
Upon the announcement, Fumio Kishida, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan sent a
congratulatory message to Mr. Kobayashi.
Marty Kobayashi has taken an active role in operating the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre (JCCC) as a member of the board of directors for thirty-two years. During
his twelve-year-tenure as the President of the JCCC, Marty Kobayashi has demonstrated his strong leadership by successfullyorganizing a large number of cultural events to promote Japanese culture, and strengthened the unity of the Japanese Canadian
community as a result. Even after completing his role as the President of the JCCC in 2009, he continues to passionately get
involved in various activities for the Japanese Canadian community to this day.

KIYOKO SUIZENJI: A Huge Voice and a Towering Talent
Kiyoko Suizenji completely blew audiences away at two concerts on Sunday November 8, 2015 in the Kobayashi Hall.
Her energy, humour and powerful voice charmed and moved the many fans lucky enough to have enjoyed one of her few
concerts outside Japan.

Photos courtesy of Dave Ohashi.

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Seeking Casual On-Call
Maintenance Staff @ JCCC
We are looking for enthusiast and motivated casual parttime workers to be part of our “on-call” maintenance team.
The hours and shifts will vary according to JCCC’s needs
as well as your availability. Occassional shifts will include
weekends and weekday evenings.
Some of the main activities related to this job will be toassist with setting up rooms for events and some custodialservices specific to the JCCC building. Ability to work
effectively with the public as well as with the JCCC staff teamis a must. The candidate must be reliable and a committed
team member with good organizational and problem solving
skills. Good English communication skills are required. If you
think that you might be the right person for this job please
send your resume in attention to Constantin Dutestcu, atconstantind@jccc.on.ca

Position Required at the JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for a parttime receptionist to work weekday evenings and weekend
days.
Job duties include greeting and directing visitors, dealing
with telephone calls, membership and event registration,
JCCC gift shop, and other light administrative duties.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skills with fluency in English and Japanese
preferred. Effective communication and client relationshipskills, a friendly and helpful demeanor, attention to detail andbasic computer skills are also a must.
Hours: Weekdays from 4:00pm to 9:15pm, Saturdays
from 8:30am to 4:00pm Sundays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Remuneration is commensurate with skills.
Flexible time is preferable.
Please send resume by Friday December 18, 2015 to
the attention of:				Kathy Tazumi,		Office Manager
		Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre		
6 Garamond Court Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
		kathyt@jccc.on.ca		
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347

Now Hiring for Kamp Kodomo!
Kamp Kodomo at the JCCC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving
individual to lead our March Break camp session.
The candidate’s main responsibilities are the planning,organization and leadership of all Kamp Kodomo activities forchildren between the ages of 6 and 12. In addition, the candidate
will ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies are available.
They will also perform administrative duties to support the program.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skills with fluency in English (some Japanese
language skill is preferred but not essential). Preference will begiven to candidates with a post-secondary certificate/degree in
education or recreation (ECE, ECA, B.ED.) or equivalent, and avalid First Aid certificate. The successful applicant will need tocomplete a Criminal Reference Check.
The eligibile candidate will be available from March 14 to 18,
2016. This is a contract position and remuneration is commensuratewith skills.
Please send a resume by Friday January 8, 2016. Only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
By mail to		Christine Takasaki, JCCC
		
6 Garamond Court		
Toronto ON M3C 1Z5
By email to christinet@jccc.on.ca
By fax to 416-441-2347

Custodial/Handyman Position
for Caledon PlaceThe JCCC Foundation owns a recreational site of 83 acres (50%leased for farming) north of the town of Caledon. It’s a year roundrecreational site for JCCC members and friends. We are looking
for a full time volunteer/semi-paid position to live and maintain the
grounds, public washrooms, machinery and a 3 bedroom house.
Lodging and utility expenses are offered rent-free plus somenegotiable labour/travel costs are included. The occupancy starts
May 1, 2016 with some training in April. Any interested parties
should provide a resume with relevant experience to the JCCC,
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5, c/o Robert Yamashita
and Nao Seko.

Office Space for Rent at JCCC
Office space of 672 sq.ft. is available on the
2nd floor of the JCCC.
If interested, please contact
Nao Seko at 416-444-9900 x227.
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Memories… Memorials... andMementos
Bonni Maikawa

I’d like to share our experience as my sister and I grappledwith the idea of formally remembering our mother and father
in a way which reflected our own personal and spiritual
ideals.
Over the last two decades, there has been much‘memorializing’ of our Dad Mickey Maikawa…who in the last
20 years was one of the last of the famed Asahi BaseballTeam. There was much public celebration of the social andhistorical impact of the team and our Dad was around for it
all until he died at the age of 101 in 2013….approximately 18
years after the passing of his wife, our mother Kiyo Maikawa.
To ‘memorialize’ them in our personal way took a while
to ‘get it all together’. Cremation was something we all
agreed upon so this was no problem….and our mother’s
ashes remained in the original box beautifully wrapped in a
Japanese silk furoshiki. Then when my father passed, we
did the same with his ashes. And so there they sat, side byside.
We went through a process of ‘what to do with theashes’….to do something which would be meaningful toeach of us and to us all in general. We finally came to theconclusion that we would scatter and bury the ashes in anagreed upon place. Then in addition, plant a tree in theirmemory…something that would continue beyond them andus…more in keeping with our spiritual inclinations.
After considering a variety of locations to plant a tree,
we enquired at the JCCC…’home’ to so many of us asJapanese Canadians. They were responsive to our request
and offered a Japanese Cherry Tree to be planted justoutside the Japanese Restaurant…Hashimoto.
We were pleased with this offer and wanted to find asuitable ‘something’ to memorialize the tree. The rock/plaque, the bronze plaque on stand were options but withproblems both financial and aesthetic. Finally we cameacross a small company in southwestern Ontario which
met all our needs to produce an oval plaque with our family
crest at the top. It seemed to be a ‘win/win/win’ situation…
ecologically/financially/Canadian. I was also able to have
my family crest made into a little momento which I use as apaper weight on my desk…a constant reminder of memories
cherished.
We came upon the family crest rather serendipitously.
We were in Mickey’s father’s hometown near Hikone in Shiga
Prefecture. We were visiting the cemetery where we cameacross a Maikawa Stone with a crest. My sister’s photo andresearch revealed this to be the Maikawa Family Crest andis now ‘enshrined’ in our memorial piece.
And an amusing story on this visit to Japan. My
mother’s hometown was Niwase, further east from Hikone
and we decided to have a tour there. With not much more
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Japanese than ‘Nihongo ga wakarimasen’…we were rather
at the mercy of a local taxi driver who drove us around andaround….”guru, guru” he kept chuckling. During this lovely
tour we were very surprised to see there, many many men
walking around who bore striking resemblances to ourmaternal grandfather, our Uncle Kenji and my sister’s son
Robin…All very handsome!
If you are interested in knowing more details of ourmemorial plaque and paperweight, please do not hesitate tocontact me. bmaikawa@rogers.com, 416-538-6428.

A Dying Tradition
Kelly Drennan - Curator“What is a doll?” Kimiko Koyanagi still
ponders this question after creating dolls
for more than 60 years.
Born in Japan during the dark daysof the Second World War, she is the third
generation of the famous Muraoka familyof Tokyo to make dolls.
The tradition was taught within thefamily which makes her work unique but
also delicately rare. In Japan, doll-making
is quickly becoming a lost art. The skills and knowledge oftechnique are endangered. And once Koyanagi has lovingly
crafted her last doll, that tradition will likely die with her.
The particular painstaking process such as the ChineseWhite technique she creates to paint her pieces, and her
evolved and unusual style are unique to her. The mass
production of factory dolls made in China can be blamedfor some of the decline of traditional Japanese doll-making.
"Today is like that," says Koyanagi. She adds that theinterest and appreciation in the tradition is dying. "People
value other things – they like to travel for example. People
live in small houses. They don’t collect."That said, there remain those who appreciate andprefer tradition. Those who collect the unique and admire
the technique and sweat that goes into something notconstructed by a machine but by the soul.
Although most look at her skilled and elegant pieces and findthem stunning, Koyanagi still challenges her own work. This
keeps her vision vibrant and vital.
Kimiko Koyanagi has produced a large and distinguishedbody of work which have been widely exhibited in Canada,
Japan, the United States and Mexico, both in group andindividual exhibitions.
“Kokoro” a retrospective exhibition of work by Kimiko
Koyanagi will be shown at Earls Court Gallery in Hamilton
Friday November 26, 2015 – Saturday January 16, 2016.

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NEW Tool to Calculate Tax Benefits on JCCC Website
As we enter the year-end tax planning season, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is pleased to offer a new tool tohelp you better understand your finances and show you how donating can play an important role in your financial planning.
This month, the JCCC is introducing a new, easy to use, interactive tool on its website for you to learn how powerful
your donation can be. It’s called Best Ways to Give and it enables you to immediately see the tax credit available for yourdonation to the JCCC.
Over the years most of our donations have come in the form of cash, cheques or credit cards and we very muchappreciate that. The JCCC is interested in showing you how you can actually reduce your tax on various assets – realestate (non-principal residence), stocks, mutual funds or RRSPs/RRIFs - through your donation. You might be surprised
to learn that the best way to give is with an appreciated asset. Best Ways to Give shows you how gifts of this type can be
structured.
In the privacy of your own home, have some fun and find your most tax efficient donation to the JCCC. Visit
www.jccc.on.ca and click on the Donate button.
Please be reminded that it is always good practice to speak to your accountant, financial advisor, or lawyer to validate
your decision to make a large tax efficient donation to the JCCC.
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Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions
You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500.
Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's
ongoing operation and programming.

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Kamp Kodomo
March Break 2016
Our Mission

To provide a stimulating and educational Japanese/Japanese Canadian cultural experience foryoung children.

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2015) to 12 Years

Dates

March 14 – 18, 2016

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

$ 180.00 if you register by January 22, 2016
$200.00 if you register after January 22, 2016
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This teamknows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to thenext generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe
environment.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Martial ArtsMusic
Cooking
Dance

Language
History
Arts and Crafts
Geography
And More!!!

There is also one special activity day that may include an offsite trip.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
Registration deadline March 4, 2016.
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca30Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
March 14 – 16, 2016

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

Date

Telephone, include area code

Month

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

We would appreciate an email address to send you confirmation of your child’s enrollment and to send the parent manual and emergency
card prior to the beginning of Kamp. Please note that registrations with out email contact will need to fill in the forms on the first day ofKamp.
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
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from each family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX($180.00 before Jan. 22/16)($200.00 after Jan. 22/16)($35.00 per week Flat rate only)(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

NumberV codeExpiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s nameson 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 perregistrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one week prior to the program start date.
Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A minimum of one programsupervisor, 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 and agree to indemnify and hold harmlessthe Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, 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 the applicant. The child(ren) & parent(s)agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. They are also aware that the pictures areavailable for purchase by Kamp Kodomo attendees and their families. 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 the session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit a Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
Registration deadline March 4, 2016
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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New Year's Festival
2016
ふれてみよう 日本のお正月

Sunday, January 24, 2016
１１：００am～３：００ｐｍ
Admission
JCCC members:$5 individual$12 family (up to 2 adult and 3 children)
Non-members:$7 individual, $16 family
Senior/children(6～１２yrs old): $4
Under 6 yrs old FreeFirst 100 visiotrs receive ”Otoshidama”
Traditional Mochi Making
Shishimai (Lion Dance)
Mikoshi, Calligraphy,
Macha Serving,Children's Fun Area,
Udon noodles, Onigiri
and variety of vendors.

We are looking for volunteers. Please join us by registering at
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer(registration deadline Thu. Jan. 07)

For vendor application and details contact at
JCCC reception ☎416-441-2345 jccc@jccc.on.ca
Application deadline:
Food vendors: Mon. Nov 30, All others: Tue. Jan. 5

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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5☎(416) 441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca

New Year's Festival 2016

ふれてみよう日本のお正月JCCC
JCCC

http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer

JCCC☎416-441-2345

jccc@jccc.on.ca

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5☎(416) 441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca

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平成二十八年新年会

Friday, January 1, 2016

Help us celebrate the beginning of the New Yearwith a banquet of mouth-watering Osechi Ryori(traditional Japanese New Year’s fare), Sushi,
Yoshoku (North Amerial fare), door prizes, 50/50
raffle, and entertainment featuring Gene DiNovi.

Master Chef Kunio Ishii of Toriichi
Catering will once again create asumptuous start to your New Year.

$65.00 adults, $32.50 children 6-12
plus HST
Tables of 8 or more $5.00 off each adult ticket

For seating purposes, please request free children-tickets (under 5)

Last date for ticket sales or cancellations: Dec 18, 2015
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