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JCCC武道 クラス

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Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff directory here] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Sun, 10am–5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～日、午前１０時～午後5時）にご連絡ください。

2021 - 2022 JCCC Board of Directors

PresidentGary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
Karen Webb
VP, Management
Brian Toda
Finance Chair
Linda Ono
Admin Secretary
Sharon Marubashi
Secretary 
Jan Nobuto
Directors
Ann AshleyJiro FukushimaKaren Gordon
Mark HashimotoChris Hope
Seiji Ichii

Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
John Ota
Cary Rothbart

Nao SekoElaine Shigeishi
Advisors
Mackenzie Clugston(Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura
Community Relations Advisor
Sid Ikeda
Chair - Capital Campaign
Chris Hope
JCCC Foundation Chair
Janice Fukakusa

YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME!
皆様からの寄稿をお待ちしております。

The submission deadline for the next issue is:
Monday, May 9, 2022.
次号締切日：2022年05月9日（月)
Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

JCCC Staff

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

Sandy Chan
General Manager
sandyc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.226

Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca 
Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator
christinet@jccc.on.ca 
Volunteer Coordinatorvolunteer@jccc.on.ca 

Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca Community Rentals
rentals@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.236
416-441-2345 ext.228
416-441-2345 ext.221
416-441-2345 ext.235
416-441-2345 ext.223
416-441-2345 ext.231

Su Yen Chong
Heritage Manager – Exhibition and Researchsuyenc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.303
Theressa Takasaki
Heritage Manager – Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Shino Ihara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345

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

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

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What's On at the JCCC
JCCC Seniors Outreach ProgramChildren's Day Anime Fest
JCCC on the Web
Martial Arts Corner
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Heritage News / Volunteer Spotlight
Donations
JCCC Programs
Community / 健やかな老後をめざして その51
Volunteer at the JCCC
Past Wrongs, Future Choices: Call for Applications
JSS Online Programs: May 2022
Japan Foundation Toronto News

Click on the page
numbers to jump
directly to each section

Photo credit: KPMB Architects
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What's On
at the JCCCWE ARE OPEN. The JCCC is open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm.  
長らくお待たせしました！
毎日（週７日）午前１０時から午後５時のスケジュールで開館中   
New in May / 5月

Events ・ イベント

Exhibitions ・ 館内展

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2022
トロント日本映画祭

Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.

TJFF is back in the JCCC Kobayashi Hall.
Tickets go on sale May 11 @ 10am.
チケット販売は ２０２２年５月１１日朝１０時からです。

森山日系ヘリテージセンター

丸：日系移民物語。
ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca までご連絡ください。

Film Screening 映画上映 - SUNDAY MAY 8@ 1pm
Lupin III The First / ルパン三世 The First

JCCC Gallery

Sumi-e: The Way of the BrushMay 2 – July 29, 2022

@ 3:30pm
Poupelle of Chimney Town / えんとつ町のプぺル
Please see page 5 for details.

Doors Open Toronto ドア・オープン・トロント

ＪＣＣＣギャラリー

May 28 & 29 – Martial Arts Demonstrations, Museum andGallery tours, and much more!

墨絵展示
２０２２年５月２日～２０２２年7月２９日

Ongoing / 開催中

Programs ・ クラス

Library ・ 図書館

Please see page 7 for details.

Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

Martial Arts Classes
武道クラスニュース
詳細は7頁。

The Library is now open (2 days/month).

JCCCライブラリー４月より月二回でオープンしています。
各月のスケジュールはウェブサイトをご確認ください。

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日をお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集しています。
ご興味のある方（要、日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。
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SPECIAL MESSAGE

We are Recruiting Volunteers for the JCCC
Seniors Outreach Program
The response to the JCCC Seniors Outreach Program has been extremely positive and registration closed at capacity
on April 4th. The BC Government’s “Japanese Canadian Survivors Health Wellness Fund” (JCSHWF) grant supports thisprogram and one of the parameters is the timeframe for completion which limits the number of visits we will be able to
make. Thus, we hope to use this as a pilot program to help us develop a follow-up JCCC Seniors Outreach Program.
The JCCC recognizes that many within our community, due to age and health issues, are less able to attend JCCC
events, clubs, and committees on a regular basis. Research underscores the impact of social isolation on the mental andphysical well-being of individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic has made things even more difficult, cutting off access to theCentre and its activities for the past two years. Thus, we are committed to launching this pilot outreach program for JCCC
seniors to ensure they are still part of the vibrant and caring JCCC community.
To that end, the JCCC Seniors Outreach Program is looking to recruit volunteers who are able to commit to three social
visits with JCCC seniors in their place of residence.

The program includes:• three approximately 1.5–2 hours social visits with senior in their home, senior residence, or long-term care facility• specially created bentos for the participant(s) and volunteers to enjoy together• opportunity to borrow resources such as Japanese films, Japanese/English books, jigsaw puzzles; access online JCCC
exhibits, Sedai interviews, podcasts; engage in virtual visits through Zoom, if requested and feasible

The volunteer responsibilities include:• committing to three visits of 1.5-2 hours each, scheduled for:Saturday July 16, Saturday September 10, and Saturday October 22.
• completing a vulnerable sector check (Police check) as needed• providing proof of fully vaccinated status to ensure the safety of all participants• attending a mandatory Education/Orientation session for the program either on
May 26 @ 7:00 p.m. or June 9 @ 1:00 p.m.
• picking up and delivering bentos from the JCCC for the resident(s) and themselves to enjoy together• borrowing requested resources; providing the technology for the senior to view JCCC online exhibits, Sedai interviews
or JCCC podcasts during the visit*; if requested, setting up virtual visits through Zoom. This may require the volunteer
to have the appropriate equipment and ability to create a hotspot*(*We have enlisted volunteers who can assist with technical support if you need assistance or instructions for doing this.)If you wish to be a volunteer for this outreach program, please register by completing the registration form for the
JCCC Senior Outreach Program on the JCCC website under the Volunteer Opportunities section at https://jccc.on.ca/
join-support/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities, or contact JCCC reception at 416-441-2345.
Please note: Our priority is to match the most appropriate volunteer to each of the’ participants which may result insome volunteers not be given an assignment for this project.

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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL

CHILDREN'S DAY ANIME FESTAs a celebration of Children's Day – albeit a few days late – we are screening two recent anime hits for thewhole family to enjoy.

LUPIN III –THE FIRST

POUPELLE OF
CHIMNEY TOWN

Sunday May 8 at 1:00pm

Sunday May 8 at 3:30pm

Admission (tax incl.):$8 JCCC member$10 non-member(Kids 14 and under $5)

Admission (tax incl.):$8 JCCC member$10 non-member(Kids 14 and under $5)

In Japanese with English subtitles

In Japanese with English subtitles“This lavish, technically polished animated caper featuring the beloved gentleman thief of Japanese mangadelivers high-octane entertainment” - Variety
The iconic “gentleman thief” Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and hiscolorful underworld companions race to uncover the secretsof the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the handsof an evil organization. The gang undertakes trap-filled tombs,
aerial escapades and daring prison escapes with the trademark wit and visual finesse that have made Lupin one of themost storied animation franchises in the world, in a thrilling
new caper that is sure to delight fans old and new. Directedwith wit and flair by Takashi Yamazaki (Always: Sunset on 3rdStreet, Eternal Zero, Stand By Me Doraemon)“A Distinctive Believe-in Yourself Anime for Kids”- Variety
The story of young Lubicchi living among the thick smokefrom the chimneys of his isolated town, yearning to see the“stars” — to know the truth — his father always told him
about. One Halloween night he meets Poupelle, a man madeof garbage, and together they look to the sky as their adventure begins. Spectacularly beautiful, filled with inspiring
performances and splendid music and sound effects, Poupelleof Chimney Town brings laughter, tears and joy. Based on
the popular children’s book by Akihiro Nishino.

M AY 2 0 2 2 V O L . 4 8 I S S U E 55JCCC ON THE WEB

JCCC on the Web!

黒板 KOKUBAN
Click here to view
this month's Kokuban!

TJFF

As we return to printed newsletters, we are committed to
keeping you up to date with our online offerings. This page
will continue to be the place for you link to our online content!
First up, with the Toronto Japanese Film Festival fast approaching, we want to let you know that the line up and information
for all of the films are available at https://jccc.on.ca/films/
tjff. Many of the films will have links to the trailers as well.
Second, this month’s Kokuban will feature Sakura!! May
is Toronto’s month for Cherry Blossom Season and we wantto make sure that you know as much as we do about thesebeautiful, fleeting blooms.
You will also find links to our Online Exhibitions on this page
going forward. For a full listing, visit https://jccc.on.ca/
heritage. For this month, we want to once again draw yourattention to our new Women of Change online exhibit. We areproud to launch an Activity Booklet intended as a companion
to the exhibit and intended for children ages 6 to 12. You canfind links to the exhibit and activity booklet at https://jccc.
on.ca/event/2021/03/women-change-celebrating-japanese-canadian-leaders.
Finally, this page will continue to be your link to new All
Things Japanese podcast episodes!

Check us out on social media as:JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre

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Come Join JCCC’s
Martial Arts Program
All 8 of JCCC's martial arts clubs are now back in full swing.
The JCCC wants to recognize and applaud the efforts of the instructors who have tirelessly worked
with our members throughout the closure and into re-opening.
Our instructors do much more than teach skills and techniques - they educate students in the tradition and discipline associated with these sports.
Because of their commitment, and the quality of their teaching, many of our students have dedicatedthemselves to our program long-term, for 10-years, 20-years and 30+ years.
Over the five decades, we have not only produced winners and international competitors, but also
successors and future leaders of our martial arts programs.
There's opportunity year-round to join our martial arts program. Please check our website for thelatest information regarding registration: https://jccc.on.ca/programs/martial-arts

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TJFF

THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL
COMES HOME!
The JCCC’s 11th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be held from June 16 to 30 and features 24 films. After 2
successful virtual editions, the festival returns to in-person screenings in our Kobayashi Hall. As always, there will be taiko
drumming performances, great food and art exhibitions. The festival has now grown into one of the largest film events of
its kind in the world and is recognized by the Japanese film industry as a vital conduit for bringing Japanese film to theworld. Many films come to the festival prior to their Japanese release.
Some of the highlights are:Opening Night Film
THE PASS: LAST DAYS OF THE SAMURAI 峠 最後のサムライ
In 1867, political power returned to the Emperor and 260 years of the Tokugawa
Shogunate came to an end. Civil war erupts between imperial loyalists in the west
and the remaining shogunate in the east. Caught between both armies, Kawai, chiefretainer of the Nagaoka domain, decides to remain neutral in order to safeguard thelives of his clan and resolves to face the end of the samurai era with dignity. Classic
samurai cinema, replete with gorgeous period costumes, sets and epic battle scenes.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Takako Matsu, Tatsuya Nakadai
Directed by Takashi Koizumi

Click on the movie
posters to access theonline film page©2020 "The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai" Film Partners

Closing Night Film – International PremiereDREAMING OF THE MERIDIAN ARC 大河への道
While planning a historical TV drama about Tadataka Ino - the first person to makea map of Japan in 1821 - it is discovered that the work was not Ino’s! The film thenjumps to the Edo period to follow Ino’s loyal pupils and their secret operation to finish
the map to honour their sensei. Hugely entertaining, witty and rich in historical detail.
Starring Kiichi Nakai, Keiko Kitagawa, Kenichi Matsuyama, Yukino Kishii
Directed by Kenji Nakanishi

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MASQUERADE NIGHT マスカレード・ナイト
Takuya Kimura and Masami Nagasawa return in the hit follow-up to Masquerade
Hotel. Police detective Nitta and hotel concierge Yamagishi are reunited at the elegant
Cortesia Hotel to stop a murder at a New Year’s Eve countdown party with 500 invitees
in costume. Can they unveil the truth hidden behind the murderer’s mask in time? A
fast-paced, entertaining who-done-it featuring an all-star cast.
Directed by Masayuki Suzuki© 2021 Keigo Higashino/ SHUEISHA, Masquerade Night Film Partners

TICKETS AND PASSES

Tickets go on sale on May 11 at 10:00am. 5- and 10-filmpass buyers receive a special gift from the festival’s founding
sponsor, SHISEIDO CANADA. Go to Torontojff.com, call
416-441-2345 or simply come over to the JCCC for tickets
and more information. Passes sold out quickly last year!

SINGLE
TICKETS

5 FILM
PASS(100 available)$12

JCCC Member:

JCCC Member:$15

Non-member:

Non-member:

Non-member:

$55
$70

Master director Yoji
Yamada’s love letter tothe golden age of theJapanese film industry
based on the novel bypopular prize-winning
novelist Maha Harada. This heartwarming
tale of love, family andfriendship spanning alifetime was nominatedfor multiple Japanese
Academy Awards including Best Picture.

10 FILM
PASS(100 available)

JCCC Member:

IT’S A FLICKERING LIFE キネマの神様

$110
$140

THE LAST TEN YEARS 余命10年
The North American
premiere of Michihito Fuji’s
tender, deeply moving storyof the transcendent powerof love. Matsuri learns she
has an incurable disease
and only 10 years left tolive. She vows not dwell on
her condition, to live herbest life and, given her life
expectancy, she swears not
to fall in love. That is, until
she goes to a school reunion and meets Kazuto...

Starring Kenji Sawada, Ma-saki Suda, Mei Nagano, No-©2021 "It's a Flickering Life" Film Partners

Starring Nana Komatsu, Kentaro Sakaguchi and Yuki Yamada.
Directed by Michihito Fujii©2022 “The Last 10
Years” Film Partners

M AY 2 0 2 2 V O L . 4 8 I S S U E 5buko Miyamoto
Directed by Yoji Yamada

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LAST OF WOLVES 孤狼の血 LEVEL 2
Director Kazuya Shiraishi’s action-packed continuation of the masterful
yakuza saga he launched with 2018’s
The Blood of Wolves. Detective Hioka
has the responsibility of keeping theyakuza gangs in check but bloody war
is set to erupt when psychopathic
gangster Uebayashi is released fromprison vowing to avenge the deathof his boss. Nominated for multiple
Japanese Academy Awards including
Best Film, Director, Actor and Supporting Actor, the film interweaves ferociously violent
battles and complex interpersonal drama. Unmissable for fans of the great yakuza films.
Starring Tōri Matsuzaka, Nijirō Murakami, Ryōhei Suzuki
Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi©2021「孤狼の血 LEVEL2」
製作委員会

MIDNIGHT SWAN ミッドナイトスワン

Winner of the 2021 Japanese Academy Awards
for Best Film, Best Lead Performance and Best Newcomer. Nagisa is a transgender woman who moves
from Hiroshima to Tokyo to work as a dancer in anightclub. Her distant niece, Ichika follows her to Tokyoand pursues ballet. Although initially reluctant, Nagisa takes care of Ichika and starts to develop maternal feelings for her for the first time. This powerfuland heartrending film features shattering performances by its two leads and shines a light on the
struggles faced by the LGBTQ community in Japan.
©2020 Midnight Swan Film Partners

Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Misaki Hattori
Directed by Eiji Uchida

POMPO THE CINEPHILE  映画大好きポンポさん
Pompo is the talented and gutsy
producer who selects her apprehensive assistant to make his directorial
debut with her latest script: a delicate
drama about an aging and tormented creative genius. But the cast – ayoung starlet looking for her first big
break and an aging superstar – makefor a big challenge! It's not an action
movie, but Pompo's breakneck pace,combined with the high stakes ofcreative fulfillment, pack in as much
excitement as standard superhero
fare. A hilarious and heart-felt comedy-drama that will fulfill even yourwildest celluloid dreams.
Directed by Takayuki Hirao
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M AY 2 0 2 2 V O L . 4 8 I S S U E 5©2020 Shogo Sugitani/KADOKAWA/Pompo ProjectAND SO THE BATON IS PASSED そして、バトンは渡された
The moving story of two young women andtheir single parents. Yuko and her step-father
Morimiya have a warm, almost sibling-like relationship and he tries to make her happy with wondrous bentos. But Yuko is feeling great pressure
to play piano at the school concert. Meanwhile
Mitan’s widowed father flies off to Brazil on a job
leaving her in the care of his new bride, the flamboyant Rika, who turns Mitan’s entire childhood
into a colorful fairy tale. But things soon get complicated... A sentimental, heartwarming melodrama full of tears, hope, and sympathy, and populated by likeable and charismatic performances.
©2021 “And So The Baton Is Passed” Film Partners

Starring Kei Tanaka, Mei Nagano, Satomi Ishihara,
Kurumi Inagaki, Kenshi Okada, Nao Omori
Directed by Tetsu Maeda

THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
Did you know Tokyo has the highest number of Michelin-starred
restaurants in the world? Focusing
on four of the leading chefs in Japan today, this documentary explores the truth behind Japan's uniqueand sophisticated food culture. World-renowned food experts guide theaudience into the further depths ofthe stories behind the chefs' endless
pursuit. A fascinating, mouth-watering feature fit for foodies and lovers of Japanese culinary culture.

Other films include:
KIBA: THE FANGS OF FICTION 騙し絵の牙
SENSEI, WOULD YOU SIT BESIDE ME?
先生、私の隣に座っていただけませんか？
WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR NEST EGG!?
老後の資金がありません！
ONE SUMMER STORY 子供はわかってあげない
ARISTOCRATS あのこは貴族
BABY ASSASSINS ベイビーわるきゅーれ
IN THE WAKE 護られなかった者たちへ
FIRST GENTLEMAN 総理の夫
JUNK HEAD ジャンクヘッド

Starring Takemasa Shinohara, Natsuko
Shoji, Yosuke Suga and Takaaki Sugita
Directed by Toshimichi Saito

THE LAST GOZE 瞽女 GOZE
RibbonMUSICOPHILIA ミュジコフィリア
THE GREAT YOKAI WAR – GUARDIANS
妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ© 2021 AOI Pro./TY Limited

INUBU: THE DOG CLUB 犬部！
Sota is a university student in the veterinary department. His apartment is full of rescued puppies
including Nico, a pup that has escaped from a medical facility that uses live animals for experiments.
Inspired to save more of the animals, he sets up the"Inubu" club with his veterinary department colleagues. Inubu combines serious themes of animal rights with an entertaining, heartwarming and sometimes humorous tale of friends pursuing a sharedpassion -- and lots of lovable animals too, of course.

©2021 "INUBU: The Dog Club" Film Partners

Starring Kento Hayashi, Taishi Nakagawa, Sakurako Ohara, Kodai Asaka, Momoko Tanabe
Directed by Tetsuo Shinohara
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HERITAGE

Origami – the Art of Paper Folding
The JCCC Gallery hosted an Artist’s Talk for the Origami – the Art of Paper Folding Exhibit on Sunday April 3. Artist
Mui-Ling Teh spoke about the intricate origami folds she is able to achieve while demonstrating her techniques. Artist
Miya Turnbull joined virtually to speak about her art. Attendees were able to fold their own origami and many added to ourcollection of Cranes for Ukraine.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
CHARLES

What type of volunteer work have you done?

In addition to serving as a volunteer member for festivals
such as TJFF, I also assist the JCCC as an Area Leader for
the Theatre Crew at TJFF, run booths promoting the JCCC
at conventions such as Anime North, assist with the monthly
film screenings, and perhaps most notably, serving as acommittee member for the Fuyu Matsuri Winter Festival.

Describe in ONE word your volunteer experienceat JCCC.

Fulfilling! Whether it's assisting with single events or coordinating on larger festivals, I enjoy assisting the JCCC
however I can, and seeing everything come together isquite a satisfying experience.

JCCCでボランティアをしてどのくらいになりますか？

2016年6月からJCCCでボランティアをしています。
2016年のトロント日本映画祭でシアタークルーとして始めたのがきっかけです。

How long have you been a volunteer here at the
JCCC?
I have been volunteering with the JCCC since June 2016,
where I had started as a Theatre Crew member for the2016 Toronto Japanese Film Festival.

 ow did you get involved with volunteering at
H
the JCCC?

A good friend of mine, who also volunteers at the JCCC,
had recommended I start volunteering here, both becauseof my interest in Japanese culture and because of theexciting festivals that the JCCC has to offer.

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どのようにしてJCCCを知りましたか？

JCCCでボランティアをしている仲の良い友人から、日本文化に興味があることと、JCCCで開催される数々の楽しいフェスティバルに興味があることから、
ボランティアを始めるように勧められました。

どのようなボランティアをしてきましたか？

TJFFなどのお祭でのボランティアに加え、TJFFのシアタークルーのエリアリーダー、
アニメノースなどの外部イベントでJCCCの広報ブースの担当、毎月の映画上映会のお手伝い、そして特に注目は冬祭
りの実行委員会メンバーとして務めてきました。

JCCCでのボランティア経験を一言で表すと？

充実感！イベントの手伝いから、大きなフェスティバルのコーディネートまで、JCCCのためにできることは何でもやりますし、全てがうま
くいくのを見るのはとても達成感があり楽しいです。

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HERITAGE

Asian Heritage Month and Doors Open
Toronto 2022
In recognition of Asian Heritage Month 2022, the JCCC is proud toroll out programming that celebrates the contributions of Japanese
Canadians throughout the month of May. These events will include
talks and panels that are part of our Speaker Series and the launchof the Audio Tour for Maru: Immigration Stories.
The JCCC is also partnering with Doors Open Toronto over the
weekend of May 28 & 29, 2022. Self-guided and in person guided
tours are available for Maru: Immigration Stories to learn about the
global Japanese Diaspora community. Artist demonstrations will beavailable as part of the JCCC Gallery’s programming for the exhibition
Sumi-e: The Way of the Brush. Visitors can also try their hands at ink
wash painting when they visit the Gallery. Visitors will also be able towatch our ongoing martial arts classes and take in the other exhibits
available throughout the JCCC.

Sedai Corner

Check Out These New Transcripts!

Jean Nobuko Nagata

Dorothy Toshiye Tanaka

Lily Omoto Nagahara

We are happy to report that the JCCC has restarted interviews for the Sedai Oral History Project. As the Sedai Project
evolves and looks into the future, we would like to gather input from the JCCC community. What would you like to see fromthe Sedai Project in the future? You can let us know by filling in this short survey: https://bit.ly/jcccsedai.

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCC

AS OF APRIL 5, 2022
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

Anonymous

20

Anonymous

100

Anonymous

250

AnonymousAnonymous

In celebration of Jan’s Birthday

50

695

Anonymous

50

Anonymous

695

Mr. Jorge Louis Arawe

50

Ms. Kazuko Baba

100

Mr. Kwame Ben Eden

133

Mr. Matthew Dales200

In celebration of Jeremy’s Birthday
In celebration of Shawn’s Birthday

Mr. John Ardagh

Mrs. Gwen Edamura

Ms. Patricia Bermiller
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura
Mrs. Patricia Fujiwara

Mr. & Mrs. Yoshihiko IchidaMs. Meg Karper

In honour of The Otani Family

Ms. Arlene Kawasoe
Mrs. Rose Kelly

90
60

180
100
50
20
10
90
10

Ms. Nergis Kircalioglu

40

Heritage

Ms. Laurie-Ann Nakagawa

100

In memory of Juneko Suyama
NakanoMs. Donna Tsuji

617

In memory of Saburo & Nancy
MoritaMs. Tomoko Yoshida

90

Organizations

Mrs. Kazuko Moghul
Mr. Tak Sagara

Ms. Kim Uyede-Kai

60
10

150

In Memoriam

In memory of Alan Sora

Ms. Laura S. Uyenaka

TJFF 2022

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd
TJFF 2022

150

Mr. & Mrs. Allan Masukawa

50

Support Member

Mrs. Betty M. Ura

150

Dr. John & Dr. Eiko Mernagh

Mr. Martin Kobayashi

104

Kathy, Rick & Ayaka Tazumi

100

In memory of Emiko Toki

In memory of Fumiko Kumagawa
Ms. Sally Kumagawa

Mr. Ray & Mrs. Edna Uda

In memory of Koko Kinoshita

500
30

Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto

50

Mr. Masuo Yamashita

50

In memory of Mataharu Teranishi

Ambassador
Partner150

Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClure93

Dr. Katherine Arima

The Hatanaka Family Foundation

In support of the TJFF and Sakura Gala

GeneralMrs. Joanne Asano

Ms. Martha Arima

Miss Linda Caplan

Anonymous (11)Ms. Mary-Beth Arima14

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JCCC Foundation

APRIL 1, 2021 - APRIL 5, 2022
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC Judo Kai

1,000

Mrs. Betty Lou T. Arai

EMERGENCY APPEAL DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

Club

50

Oomomo Yokoyaya Markham Store Ltd

Mrs. Betty M. Ura

In memory of April Miwa

50

Ms. Meredith Best
Mrs. Diane Carter

DONATIONS
Ms. Heather A Chan

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nishi

Mr. & Mrs. Takehiko Yoshida

Miss Caitlin Dailey

Mr. Ron & Mrs. Sarah Min Nakashima

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Yoshimura

Ms. Ruby Yap Cruz

Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop
Mr. Patrick Dunlop

Mr. Henry Edamura

Mr. Ray & Mrs. Caren Edamura
Mr. Ian Findlay

Mrs. Norma N. Fleming

In celebration of Yaeki Frances

Mr. Tim Nishikawa
Mrs. Jan Nobuto

Mr. & Mrs. Toshi Yoshimatsu

Mr. David & Mrs. Barbara Ono

In Memoriam

Ms. Chiyo Osawa

YokotaMr. Ron Ono

Ms. Toni Osbourne

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Otani

In honour of Teruko Otani

In memory of Aileen Reiko
Anonymous

Mrs. Norma N. Fleming

In memory of Alan Sora

Nakamura’s 100th Birthday

Mrs. Teruko Otani

Mr. Stephen Fulton &retirement

Ms. Audrey Fox

Mr. Paul J. Park

Ms. Leslie BrindleyMrs. Yukie Fuchigami

In honour of Dr. John Kawaguchi’s

Ms. Lisa Archibald

Mr. Seishiro Gordon Ozawa

Mr. Robbie Grant

Mr. Richard Phillips &Mr. Adam Goucher

In honour of Front line workers,

Ms. Kyoko Takahashi

Small BusinessMrs. Nancy Roxby

Mr. Damon Hartlin

Mr. Jon Sasaki

Mrs. Amy Hanada-Nagahara
Mr. Winston Hayashi

Ms. Catherine Heighway

In celebration of Chiyo Izumi’s
100th birthday

Mr. & Mrs. James Heron
Mrs. Patricia Idenouye
Ms. Nadia Gigi Inara
Ms. Stacey Inouye

Ms. Haruko Ishihara
Mr. Ken K. Ishii

Ms. Louise Ishii

Mr. Jerome Ryan

Ms. Diana Seko-Challenger
Mr. Keith Smithers

Mr. George Suyama

Ms. Kathryn Tamaki
Mr. Yukio Tannoch
Ms. Ruby Tezuka

Danny, Jerome and Yoko

Mr. & Mrs. Rui Umezawa
Ms. Laila Vincze

Mr. Dmitry Vinokurov

Ms. Alley Kurgan

Mr. Wayne Yamashita

Mr. & Mrs. Masaru Matsubara
Mr. Michael MicheffPaul Marubashi

Mrs. Yuli Marubashi-Scheidt

In memory of Eleanor Shizu
MarunoMs. Karen Asano

In memory of Eric &Tomiko Nobuto
Anonymous

In memory of John Binions
Mr. & Mrs. James Heron

In memory of Joyce, Tom &Ian Nishio

Mr. Greg Nishio &Ms. Carolynne Mori

In memory of Ken &Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Wood

Ms. Dawn Maruno

In memory of Bob &Proud member of JCCC Akikai

Dr. Susan Kitchell

Mr. Stephen Lau

In memory of Bert Nasu

In memory of June Nakano

Mrs. Irina Werner

In honour of James Heron

Mrs. Christine Ling

JCCC Aikikai

Mr. Stephen Jacobs
Mr. Dave Kaneko

Mr. Dereck Oikawa &Mr. Masuo Yamashita
Ms. Marion Yanase
Ms. Joanne Yano

Dr. & Mrs. Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Keep the Lantern Lit 2021

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Mr. Gordie Maikawa

Ruth Tanino

Ms. Karen Tanino

In memory of Kenneth
Katsumi Sakamoto
Mr. Greg Nishio &Ms. Carolynne Mori

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DONATIONSIn memory of Norma Cheng

Mr. Jesse Cranin

Mrs. Claire (Joe) Nakamura

In memory of Masayuki

Mrs. Jennifer Williams

Mrs. Cathy Nakamura (nee Otsu)

Mrs. Kathleen Nasu

(Roy) Uyenaka
Anonymous

Mrs. Larysa Essex

Mrs. Kay Fukuda

In memory of Richard Hiroji

Mr. Matt & Mrs. Sharon Shintani

Don, Lisa & Garrett Nose

Mr. Steve & Mrs.Laura Hirano

Yamanaka

Mr. Taras Isoki

In memory of Roman T Yap

Elinor, Tim, Doug, Mel , Sarah &In memory of Saburo &  

Mr. Gregg Paisley
GennieIn memory of Minoru Yamashita
The Date Family

In memory of Miyeko Sugamori
Mrs. Josie Bolzonello

Mrs. Marlene MacKenzie

In memory of Mitsue Miyazaki
Wendy, Jinaha &the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre
Team

Mr. William Cruz

Nancy Morita
Anonymous

In memory of Saburo Morita
AnonymousAnonymous

Mrs. Kay Mitsui

In memory of Shoji &Sachi Takahashi

Mr. Chris Barkley &Mrs. Midori Takahashi

In memory of Paul Marubashi

In memory of Suzuko Susie

In memory of Pauline Tanaka

Mrs. Marie T. Baba

Mrs. Norma N. Fleming
Bunka Shishu Group

Mr. Ken &In memory of Tad Miura
Mrs. Mitsy Miura

In memory of Teiko &Yosh Kishimoto

Ms. Patti Kishimoto

In memory of Tomi-Taro
NishioMrs. Dale Reid

In memory of Tony &Kimi Takenaka

Mr. Regan Takenaka

In memory of Yasuhiko &Kyoko AbeMr. Kevin Takahiko Abe

MoriMrs. Janice Gonsalves

DONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE MORIYAMANIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE INSCRIPTIONSAUGU S T 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 T O P R E S E N T
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :Individuals/Couples

GroupsIn Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Checkmate Development

Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA
Keiko ICHIDA
Yumi ICHIDA

Lucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

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JCCC PROGRAMSAnnual Bazaar Postponed until 2023!
Now that the restrictions have been lifted in Toronto and Ontario, our staff and volunteers are busy working to get
our building and programs open. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold our annual Bazaar (usually in May) once again due
to the huge undertaking that is involved and our reliance on an army of volunteers and staff. The community has always
been so supportive for the Bazaar and it is very much appreciated. So for one more year, we are postponing this event.
However... there are still a lot of activities being planned out for the year. Please see the JCCC website /upcoming Newsletters for information and updates.
We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for your generosity, but we are also UNABLE to accept general
donations for the Annual Bazaar at this time.
Donations towards the Heritage department are still being accepted but please contact them at heritage@jccc.on.ca first.
Please mark your calendars as the Annual Bazaar will be sure to return on the first Saturday in May 2023!

Kamp Kodomo Review
During the March Break, the JCCC ran 3 small but successful virtual sessions.
Our first session, Broccoli Ice Cream, was led by Haru
Sensei. In this session, participants explored the Japanese
Language through song, by associating two foods they
enjoyed but would not necessarily be enjoyed together, like
Broccoli and Ice Cream.
The second session was a cooking workshop, where participants created their own rice crackers, flavoured with theirchoice of seasonings.
Finally, we capped off the week by creating a “bento box”
with origami food, thus tying together both the current museum and gallery exhibits.
We hope that everyone enjoyed their sessions.
We would like to thank all those involved with planning and running the sessions, including JCCC staff, the Heritage
department, the NJCC, the Art Committee and volunteers, Timothy and Bailey.

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17COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

読書の時間 - 書店が選ぶおススメ本
ジョジョマガジン
ＦＯＲ ＡＬＬ“ＪＯＪＯ”ＬＯＶＥＲＳ！ ２０２２ＳＰＲＩＮＧ
2022年、35周年を迎える『ジョジョの奇妙な冒険』。
アニメ、
ドラマ、原画展など幅広い展開が続く中、一冊すべてが『ジョジョ』
で構成された『JOJOmagazine(ジョジョマガジン)』が刊行されます!
荒木飛呂彦自らカバーイラスト、新作読切を描き下ろし。
さらに新作小説、最新作までを網羅したアニメ特集、ドラマ『岸辺露伴は動かない』
シリーズで露伴役を務める俳優・高橋一生インタビューなど、濃密な内容になっています。
『ジョジョ』
を愛する全ての人に贈る一冊です。
出版社名：集英社

出版年月：2022年3月

ISBNコード：978-4-08-102408-7
店頭価格：$36.00＋TAX

ONE PIECE magazine Vol.14『ONE PIECE』
を多彩な視点で楽しむエンタメマガジン!今号の主役はライバル達!
付録:特製ポスター RIVALS・総勢39人に及ぶライバル達の素顔にアプローチ 十人十色の魅力を深堀り! “RIVALS―ライバルズ―”・ 尾田栄一郎 描きおろし表紙/夢の一枚
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出版社名：集英社

出版年月：2022年４月

ISBNコード：978-4-08-102412-4
店頭価格：$31.50+TAX

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

健やかな老後をめざしてその51-痛風に悩むあなたへ...
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）ある知人に「是非に痛風を取り上げて！」と言われました。人それぞれに大なり小なりの健康問題と日々向き合って暮らしています。
当然のことですが、人と言うものは我が身に降りかからないとその大変さはわかりません。
でも、その想いに寄り添う気持ちを大切にし、他者の経験に学びたいものです。
この春から秋にかけての連載では、そういった読者の声に耳を傾けながら共に考える機会にしたいと思っています。
さて、一般的に「痛風」という病名をよく聞きます。
しかし、痛風は「高尿酸血症（血液中に尿酸という物質が増えすぎた状態：尿酸値が7.0mg/dL
以上）」の発作症状なのです。尿酸は、肝臓でプリン体が分解されることにより産生され、腎臓で尿へ、あるいは腸で便へ排泄されることにより、体内で一定に保たれています。産生と排泄のバランスが崩れると、尿酸が関節の中などで結晶化し、溜まっていきます。それが何らかの原因ではがれると、白血球がそれを異物とみなして攻撃し、関節に激しい痛みを引き起こします。
これこそが痛風発作（痛風関節炎）
なのですね！大半が足の親指の付け根に、その他には足首、アキレス腱、膝、肘や手指などにも起こります。
血液、尿、関節X線や超音波画像などの検査により、診断が確定されます。痛風発作の場合は、
まず急性の痛みを改善するために抗炎症薬（非ス
テロイド剤、
ステロイド剤など）が処方され、症状が治まったら中止されます。長期にステロイド剤治療が行われることはないので、免疫機能低下のような副作用を心配せずに、処方指示をきちんと守りましょう。
また、痛みを和らげるために、応急手当として患部を高くし、冷やします。
マッサージな

どの刺激を避け、安静を保ちます。
また、水分をしっかり摂って尿量を増やしましょう。
さて大事なのは、痛風発作を引き起こす高尿酸血症を根本から改善していくことです！男性に痛風を訴える人が多いですが、女性も閉経後には尿酸値が上昇します。70歳以降になると、痛風リスクの男女差はなくなります。発作を放置すると痛みや腫れを繰り返し、発作の間隔は徐々に短くなり、やがて関節の変形、腎障害や尿路結石などの合併症を引き起こします。
メタボリックシンドローム（内臓脂肪型肥満に加えて、高血糖、高血圧、脂質異常のうちの2つ以上が重なった状態）になりやすく、糖尿病、高血圧、腎臓病、心血管病や心不全などを併発しやすいことも指摘されています。
まずは生活習慣の改善が大切です。
プリン体を含む食品（牛・豚・鶏の
レバー、
かつお、
いか、
いわし、
かき、
えび、干し椎茸など）
や、甘い物・果物・
ジュース・清涼飲料水などに多く含まれる果糖やショ糖を取り過ぎないよ
うにしましょう。
プリン体を多く含むビールを避けるのはもちろんですが、
ア
ルコール飲料には体内でプリン体を増やす作用があるので“飲みすぎない”
ようにしましょう。一方、乳製品、大豆類、アルカリ性食品（野菜や海藻）や水分をしっかり摂ることが大切です。
少なくとも週3～4日は軽い有酸素運動（ウォーキング、速歩、ゆったりした水泳など）
を実践。
ただし、無酸素運動（マラソン、短距離走、激しい水泳など）
は血液中のプリン体を増やします。
「食べ過ぎ」「飲み過ぎ」「運動不足」を改善しましょう！

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Sakurablossoms
areHello!
This is Blue Tree
Books.
We deliver a wide
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Canada. Our physical store in J-Town, Toronto, also has small and useful miscellaneous
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This week and next should
beこんにちは、
peak Blueviewing
for these
Tree Booksです。
日本で出版されているあらゆる新刊、新しい書籍や雑誌をカナダの皆様にお届けしまtransientblooms.
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www.bluetreebooks.com
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19COMMUNITYBon Odori 2022
Spring is here, covid restrictions are lifting, and Bon odori
practices will be held at the Toronto Buddhist Church again!
Obon is a Buddhist custom to honour one’s ancestors.
After 2 years of isolation, lockdown and perhaps limited
exercise, come out to learn Japanese folk dances. Everyone is welcome and step-by-step instructions are given. No
experience is necessary.
Practices are every Tuesday and Friday night starting
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 8:00 – 9:30pm at the Toronto Buddhist Church and continue until the Bon Festival on
Saturday, July 9, 2022. The practices will not be available
online. Please note that masks will be required. For more
information, please contact the Toronto Buddhist Churchor tbcminyo@gmail.com.

Toronto Buddhist Church
1011 Sheppard Avenue West416-534-4302 tbc@tbc.on.ca

In Memorium

Mineko (Mimi) Takeshita
Mineko, 73, passed away on April
5, 2022 after a courageous battlewith cancer. Surrounded by her daughters, her spirit left her home in
Toronto to join her heavenly home.
Born to Takeshirou and Raku
Arai, Mineko leaves behind her sister, Yukiko and brothers, Katsuichiro
and Masakatsu. Loving mother todaughters Tomomi (Daniel), Harumi(Eric) and their father, Koichi, she
was blessed with granddaughter Erica (Amro) and great-granddaughter
Aliyah. She has joined her youngest
daughter, Akiko, in heaven.
Mimi touched many lives throughout her active life – leaving theworld as a kinder place.
There won’t be a viewing or a service for health and safety reasons. To celebrate Mimi’s life-long commitment to helping others,
please volunteer your time or make a donation to a charity of yourchoice to help those in need. Condolences can be made at https://
humphreymiles.com/tribute/details/6557/Mineko-Takeshita/
obituary.html#tribute-start20

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COMMUNITY

Be a JCCC Volunteer!
Doors Open Toronto –May 28 & 29
The JCCC will be participating in one of Toronto’s
biggest city-wide events, Doors Open Toronto. Since its
inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has attracted
more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations. It is Canada’s largest Doors Open event and oneof the three largest in the world.
This year, the JCCC will be welcoming visitors to ourMoriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre, Gallery and for Martial Art demonstrations. We will need volunteer visitor
guides to make sure all our visitor have a wonderfulexperience at our centre!

Toronto Japanese Film Festival
2022 – June 16-30
Register to volunteer at one of JCCC’s biggest annual
events. TJFF is back this year from June 16-30, and will
be showing 24 films in our Kobayashi Hall, and we need
your help! Volunteer positions include box office, theatrecrew and other festival support positions.
Come and be a part of this celebratory and fun
month-long event!

How to be involved

To sign up to volunteer for this event, please visit the JCCC website, and click on Join and Support to find the latest
Volunteer Opportunities https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities

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21SPECIAL MESSAGE

Call for Applications:
Past Wrongs, Future Choices Artists in
Residence Program, 2022-2023
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Centre for Global Studies the University of Victoria, British Columbia, is currently accepting
applications for the PWFC Artists in Residence Program, 2022-2023. Up to three residential fellowships of 2-4 months
will be awarded.

Awards Include:• Up to $9,000 in funding, including travel to Victoria, BC• Studio space• Office space at the Centre for Global Studies• Participation in the intellectual community of the Centre as well as the Faculty of Fine Arts
• Engagement in the formative stage of the Past Wrongs, Future Choices research project• The opportunity to exhibit work through the global network of Past Wrongs, Future Choices, including at the 2024
international symposium, hosted by the University of AlbertaAwards are contingent on the project receiving funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities ResearchCouncil of Canada. The agency is expected to notify applicant teams by May 2022.

Past Wrongs, Future Choices is an international collective comprised of museums, galleries, community organizations,and scholars. Together, we’re embarking on a partnership to examine, from a global perspective, the WWII internment anddispossession of people of Japanese descent in allied countries across the world. What do these histories, taken together,teach us today?
Working with partners in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, and the United States, Past Wrongs, Future Choices focuseson past abrogation of civil and human rights, in order to foster political and social accountability today and for the future.
We aim to provoke publics across the world to grapple with the question of what we owe to one another, especially intimes of crisis.
Concurrent with this residency program for artists is a parallel program for scholars working on this topic. The dialogue
between our residential fellows—the intersections, divergences, and tensions across different modalities for engaging
historical injustice—will give shape to our partnership in its first years of activity.

Eligibility

 pen to artists (all forms) whose work can address the themes of our partnership (for more information on the partO
nership, see here). Applications from Canadian artists and from artists outside of Canada are welcome.

Application Details

 pplicants are encouraged to review the PWFC project summary and description [document to be available online]A
before specifying their topic of research. Project Director Jordan Stanger-Ross is available to support prospective
applicants (jstross@uvic.ca).
Applications are due May 6th, 2022. Notification of receipt of the award will be provided before June 1.
Applications should be submitted electronically to Project Manager, Michael Abe (mkabe@uvic.ca) and should include:• Description of the proposed artistic project (1 page)• A project budget (1 page)• Link to portfolio of work
• A one-page CV
Applications will be adjudicated by a committee comprised of Sherri Kajiwara (Director|Curator, Nikkei National Museum,
Vancouver), Cedric Bomford (Department Chair, Visual Arts, University of Victoria), and Oliver Schmidtke (Director, Centre
for Global Studies).
Please note that this call for artists has no relation to the GEI-JC Artists Symposium being planned by the NAJC ACE
Committee for September 16-18, 2022

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COMMUNITY

JSSプログラム：2022年5月
2022年5月に予定されている Zoom
（オンライン会議ツール）
を使ってのプログラムのお知らせです。詳細やお申込みは各リンクから、または416-3859200 / programs@jss.ca) まで。

Check out our upcoming May programs! *Pre-registration required. Click each link and/or contact 416-385-9200 / programs@
jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

（１）モミジ＆JSSオンライン講座シリーズ(1) e-Learning Series「バーチャルツアー：私のホームタウンへようこそ」

A Tour to My Sweet Hometown

5月１1日（水）15時Wed. May 11, 3pm (English)※登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、こちらからどうぞ。

英語

どんなに遠くにいても、愛して止まない沢山の思い出が詰まっている場所 ～ホームタウン～は、多くの人にとって、特別な場所として心に刻まれているのではないでしょうか。今回の講座では、2名のゲストスピーカーを招き、中国と日本、それぞれのホームタウンのバーチャルツアーを行います。是非ツアーに参加して、美しい景色、地元の文化や言い伝えに触れてみませんか？
※詳細・お申込みはこちら「高齢者に多い眼の病気」
5月２5日（水）15時 日本語
もやがかかって見える・視界が暗くなる・光にセンシティブになるなどの症状がでる白内障
や、緑内障・加齢黄斑変性など、高齢者に多い眼の病気だけをみても様々なものがあります。
症状・受診のタイミング・治療・治療後、そして眼の病気を引き起こしやすくなる病気や生活習慣など、
モミジヘルスケア協会の老齢医学
看護師の岡田由佳さんから学びながら、
ぜひあなた自身そしてご家族や大切な人の眼の健康について考える機会を持ちませんか。
※詳細・お申込みはこちら（２）
レギュラーJSSオンラインプログラム

1. クラフトクラブ交流会（craftclub@jss.ca）
縫い物

5月4日
（水）10時半–正午（対面＆オンライン）「タンスに眠るハンカチで作る―携帯用ボックスティッシュケース」
編み物

5月18日
（水）10時半–正午「ポシェット型スマホケース」（オンライン）
2. ホットランチ交流会
5月２5日（第4水曜）10時半–正午（hotlunch@jss.ca）
3. シングルマザーサポートグループ
月１回。
お問合せは SMSG@jss.caまで。
４. やさしいシニアヨガ
第８期：5/9～6/20 *5/23除く。 ※詳細・お申込みはこちら*Click here for the list of seminars & past recordings.

No matter how far we go,
our hometown will always
be our most beloved destination and deeply rooted in
our memories. We will invite
two guest speakers to bringus a special tour to their hometowns in China and Japan.
Let’s join this workshop to view the beautiful sceneries and experience the local cultures and legends. Enjoy! *Click here to register
Age-Related Eye Diseases
Wed. May 25, 3pm (Japanese)
Clouded vision, dim vision, sensitivity to light – So many individuals
develop Cataract as age, with some in younger age like 40’s. Or
you’ve heard about other popular age-related eye diseases, suchas glaucoma and macular degeneration (ARMD). Join us and learn
all about age-related eye diseases, its symptoms, when to see a
specialist, treatment / post-treatment, risk factors (illness, lifestyle)to develop cataract, from Yuka Okada, registered geriatric nurse
at Momiji Health Care Society, and start to take care of eye healthof yours and your loved ones! *Click here to register(2) JSS Regular Online Programs (in Japanese)

1. Craft Club Social (Knitting) *RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
Sewing: Wed. May 4, 10:30am to noon (In-person & Online)“Portable box tissues case“Knitting : Wed. May 18, 10:30am to noon (Online)“How to make a smart phone purse”
2. Hot Lunch Social Wed. May 25, (4th Wed) 10:30am to noon
*RVSP at hotlunch@jss.ca
3. Online Single Mothers Support Group (monthly)
Inquire to SMSG@jss.ca
4. Easy Senior Yoga
8th term: From May 9 to June 20. Click here to register.

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Continuing Learning Japanese 35
Online | Saturday May 7, 2 pm – 4 pm ET

Since December 2009, the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE) and the Japan Foundation,
Toronto have been co-organizing events to build a good foundation for the articulation of Japanese language education.
The theme this time is “Japanese Language Education Returning to the Classroom”. We will ask participating teachers
to share their thoughts and feelings regarding their having returned to in-person classes, or returning soon from online
classes, and will discuss how to leverage our experiences moving forward.

Register Here

Sawakai & Nihongo Salon
Feel free to check out our Sawakai events for Japanese language teachers, as well as Nihongo Salon for teachers andadvanced learners, all year round!

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JAPAN FOUNDATION TORONTO NEWSJFT Library News
Borrow Japan-related books, ebooks, audiobooks, and films from The Japan Foundation, Toronto Library!
Our collection covers a wide range of themes and topics, including:• 親と子をつなぐ継承語教育 : 日本・外国にルーツを持つ子ども親と子をつなぐ継承語教育 = Heritage language education connecting
generations: from the Japanese perspective by Kimi Kondo‐Brown, which answers various questions from parents whoraise children in a multilingual situation;• Leslie Shimotakahara’s After the Bloom, a historical fiction about a Japanese Canadian family’s struggle to overcome
its history in the search for peace;• ENDO Tatsuya’s Spy x Family, an action-comedy manga series about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin
and a telepath;• Tanoshii Wagashi by YAMASHITA Masataka, which provides useful tips to enjoy seasonal Japanese confections thatplease both your mouth and eyes; and many more!
Access JF OverDrive for ebooks, audiobook, and streaming videos: https://jf.overdrive.com/
Visit JFT Library for physical books and audio-visual materials: https://jftor.org/jft-library-visitor-policy/
To get a new library card or to renew your existing JFT Library card, please follow the instructions here.

National Japanese
Canadian Digitization
Strategy project
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre welcome anyone interested inJapanese Canadian history and heritage to participate in an online community consultation session via zoom. These sessions
seek to understand what points of Japanese Canadian history
and heritage are important to the public, which will guide thedevelopment of the National Japanese Canadian Digitization
Strategy. This project is funded by the Government of Canada, Digital Access to Heritage - Museum Assistance Program.
The consultation session will be on Saturday May 14th, 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST
The zoom links can be accessed here: https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/national-japanese-canadian-digitization-strategy/
Photograph: Jubo Sekine and Sally Nakamura; circa 1925. Ed and Muriel Kitagawa Collection. NNMCC 2010.30.1.1.3
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We are Recruiting Volunteers for the JCCC
Seniors Outreach Program(full volunteer job description)
The JCCC Seniors Outreach Program is looking to recruit volunteers who are interested and able to commit to threesocial visits with JCCC seniors in their place of residence.
The purpose of this outreach program is to connect our current and/or past JCCC senior members, who may no longer
be able to attend JCCC events, clubs, and activities, to the JCCC through visits and social engagement that can help bringa bit of the JCCC to them.
The program includes:• three social visits of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours with senior participants who may be living at home, in senior residences, or long-term care facilities• specially created bentos for the participant(s) and volunteers to enjoy together• opportunity to borrow resources such as Japanese films, Japanese or English books, and jigsaw puzzles.
• opportunity to access online JCCC exhibits, Sedai interviews, and podcasts• opportunity to engage in virtual visits through Zoom, if requested and feasible

The volunteer responsibilities include:• committing to three visits of 1.5-2 hours each, scheduled for:Saturday July 16,
Saturday September 10, andSaturday October 22• picking up and delivering bentos from the JCCC for the resident(s) and themselves they can enjoy together• borrowing requested resources such as Japanese films, Japanese/English books, and/or jigsaw puzzles• providing the technology for the senior to view JCCC online exhibits or Sedai interviews or listen to JCCC podcasts
during the visit*• if requested, setting up virtual visits through Zoom. This may require the volunteer to have the appropriate equipment
and ability to create a hotspot*(*We have enlisted volunteers who can assist with technical support if you need assistance or instructions for doing this.)• completing a vulnerable sector check (Police check) if you are a new volunteer to the JCCC or have had limited volunteer experience at the JCCC
• attending a mandatory Education/Orientation session for the program either on May 26 @ 7:00 p.m. or June 9 @1:00 p.m.
Participants may be individuals or couples living independently in their own home, in retirement homes, or long-termcare facilities. All volunteers must be double vaccinated at the minimum and adhere to the Covid-19 rules in place for eachtype of residence. In some cases, such as visits to long-term care homes, rapid tests provided by the JCCC may need tobe completed and read negative, prior to the visit.
This program offers volunteers the opportunity to support and serve our seniors and perhaps even learn a bit about
JC history and heritage.
If you wish to be a volunteer for this outreach program, select one of the mandatory Education/Orientation dates toattend:Date 1: May 26 @ 7:00 p.m.
Date 2: June 9 @ 1:00 p.m.
and register by completing the registration form for the JCCC Senior Outreach Program on the JCCC website under
the Volunteer Opportunities section at https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities,
or contact JCCC reception at 416-441-2345 and provide your name, phone number, and email address as well as indicate which Education/Orientation session you plan to attend.
Please note: Our priority is to match the most appropriate volunteer to each of the participants which may result insome volunteers not be given an assignment for this project.
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