JUNE
THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL 2017
JULY
NATSU MATSURI & OBON FESTIVAL
Jun/July 2017Vol.43 Issue 61

2016 - 17 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
				Keiichi Kubo					Dereck Oikawa					Chris Reid					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Peter Wakayama
				Bob Yamashita
				Tak Yoshida
Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston
				William Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda								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
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 Nakata
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Yoshie Watanabe
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		Yayoi Kawabe
JCCC Website		
jccc@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext. 222
416-441-2345 ext. 222

In This Issue...
2-7

JCCC Upcoming Events

8-9

Heritage News

10

Community News

11

Donations

12-16

日本語紙面

Calendar of Events
June

Sat
3
JCCC Karaoke ClubThu
8
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 					Opening
Sat
24
JCCC Karaoke ClubMon
26
JCCC Annual General Meeting
Wed
28
Toronto Japanese Film Festival					Closing
July

Sat
1
JCCC Closed
Mon
3
JCCC Closed				– in lieu of Canada Day
Thu
6
Artsu Matsuri Opening
Sat
8
Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival
Mon 10Summer Kamp Kodomo Begins
Sat
15
JCCC Karaoke Club
Thu
20
Seniors’ Supper ClubSat
22
JCCC Movie Night			"Chihayafuru Part II"			"Midnight Diner II"
AugustSat
5
JCCC Karaoke ClubMon
7
JCCC Closed – Civic Holiday
Sat
19
JCCC Karaoke ClubSun
20
JCCC Movie Night			“Hirune Hime”
Thu
24
Seniors’ Supper ClubFri
25
JCCC Euchre NightSUBMISSION DEADLINE

Deadline for the August issue is: Thursday July 6, 20178月号の締め切りは2017年7月6日(木）です。
Your news is welcome! Please contact:

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

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

newsletter@jccc.on.catel 416-441-2345 ext.227

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Maki Klotz
Japanese Section: Maki Klotz

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2017
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2017 is off to a great start with lots of excellent films,
guest directors and actors and tons of fun.
There are still lots of great films to see and people to meet. Here are some highlights:

Special Guest

Special Guest

WHAT’S FOR DINNER MOM?
with director Mitsuuhito Shiraha in attendance
Saturday June 17, 7:00pm

HONNOJI HOTEL
starring Haruka Ayase
Thursday June 15, 7:00pm

MUMON – THE LAND OF STREALTH
with director Yoshihiro Nakamura in attendanceWednesday June 28, 7:00pm

SURVIVAL FAMILY

starring Fumiyo Kohinata and Eri Fukastu

Tuesday June 20, 7:00pm

HIRUGAO – LOVE AFFAIRS IN THE AFTERNOON
starring Aya Ueto and Takumi Saito
Thursday June 22, 7:00pm

IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLDwinner of Kinema Junpo Best Film of the Year

Tuesday June 27, 7:00pm

RAGE
starring Ken Watanabe and Aoi Miyazaki
Monday June 26, 7:00pm

FLOWER AND SWORD
starring Mansai Nomura
Wednesday June 21, 7:00pm

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SPECIAL FESTIVAL SUMMER SCREENINGSCHIHAYAFURU PART II

ちはやふる 下の句

Saturday July 22 • 2:00pm • 103min/2016 • Director: Tokuhiro Koizumi
TORONTO PREMIERE • In Japanese with English Subtitles
Following the thrilling Tokyo karuta tournament, Chihaya’s team challenges
the national championship. However, Chihaya is soon devastated when shelearns that long-lost childhood best friend Arata has quit karuta, crushingher dream of reuniting at the national tournament. Chihaya channels herenergy into training with her friends, but competition at national level issteep, and the opponents even stronger.
When she learns about fellow high schooler Shinobu Wakamiya, theQueen of Karuta, her determination turns into desperation and alienates
her friends. Taichi tries to bring their dejected friend back to her senses
but Chihaya is completely thrown off balance. Will she regain confidencein time to lead the team at nationals?
The exciting and heartfelt conclusion to one of the Japanese most popular
films of the year!
Starring: Suzu Hirose, Mone Kamishiraishi, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu
高校で再会した幼なじみの太一と一緒に競技かるた部を作った千早
は、創部1年にして東京都大会優勝を果たす。自分をかるたに導いてくれた新（真剣佑）に優勝報告をした際、新の衝撃的な告白に動揺する千早だったが、全国大会のために仲間たちと練習に打ちこむ。そんな折、千早は同い年で日本一となった若宮詩暢（松岡茉優）のことを知り……。
監督：小泉徳宏
出演：広瀬すず、上白石萌音、野村周平、真剣佑、松岡茉優

MIDNIGHT DINER PART II

続・深夜食堂Saturday July 22 • 4:00pm • 108min/2016 • Director: Joji Matsuoka
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE • In Japanese with English Subtitles
We are back at Meishi-ya where again the “master”
deals with clients looking for good food and Documentary Short
solutions to their problems. A stressed-out literary
Screening preceded by Jinung
editor who always dresses in mourning attire
Chung’s documentary short Sid’s
meets a handsome stranger at the funeral of her
Harmonica, The director and star
most difficult client and unforeseen complications
Sid Ikeda in attendance.
ensue. Meanwhile Seiko, owner of the soba noodle
restaurant across the street, is pushing her reluctant son to take over the business. She
then discovers he and one of her favorite customers are in love! When swindlers try to con
a senior out of her life savings the Meishi-ya customers jump in to try to help. Anotherheart-warming and gently humorous look at life in the back streets of the capital.
Starring: Kaoru Kobayashi, Joe Odagiri, Kimiko Yo, Mikako Tabe, Aoba Kawai, Koichi Sato,
Midoriko Kimura, Sosuke Ikemastu, Misako Watanabe
寡黙で優しいマスターが一人で切り盛りする路地裏にたたずむ小さな食堂「めしや」を舞台に、個性豊かな客たちが織り成す悲喜こもごもを描く。
『続・深夜食堂』では「めしや」に
喪服姿の常連客が次々と訪れる中、喪服を着ることがストレス発散になるという変わった
趣味の範子がやって来る。本当の通夜の席で出会った喪服の似合う渋い中年男性に惹かれていく。一方、なかなか子離れしてくれない母親と年上の恋人さおりとの関係に悩む近所にあるそば屋の息子・清太、そしてお金に困った息子に頼まれて九州からやって来た夕起子の3人を中心に物語がすすんでいく。
監督：松岡錠司
出演：小林薫、オダギリジョー、余貴美子、多部未華子、河井青葉 、
佐藤浩一、キムラ緑子、
池松壮亮、渡辺美佐子
Shogakukan/Shinya Shokudo Film Production Committee

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JCCC Upcoming Events
Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival– Featuring Tanabata Celebrations!

Natsu Matsuri Volunteer
Opportunity

The JCCC would like to invite everyone tocome out on Saturday July 8, 2017 for the
15th Annual Natsu Matsuri (3:30pm-7pm) andObon (7pm-9:30pm) Festival. Please join us
for a lively festival atmosphere with children’s
games, vendors, great food (including ourfamous Somen Bar) and spectacular performances.
Once again we will also be including Tanabata at this event.
Visitors to the festival will be able to participate in activities suchas a special Wishing Tree, and there will be more Tanabata
activities for children, too.
Many community organizations come together to make thisa unique event. Weather permitting, the event will take placeoutside in the parking lot, or else it will take place indoors.
We look forward to the 15th year of this exciting JCCC andCommunity tradition. We hope to see lots of new and familiar
faces. Mark your calendars now! Everyone is welcome andadmission is free!
Tanabata celebrations are better with bamboo accents. If you
can donate some fresh bamboo, please contact Christine Takasaki
at 416-441-2345 ext. 221

Event Date & Time: Saturday July 8, 2017 3:30pm-9:30pm
Requirements:•
All positions are open to Grade 9 and older. (A parent ora guardian must accompany grade 9 student volunteers
throughout the whole volunteer period. A parent or guardianmust contact a volunteer coordinator to confirm their child's
application before the volunteer registration deadline.)•
You must sign-up for Natsu Matsuri volunteering via online form and submit a volunteer profile prior to your first
volunteering day, if you are new to the JCCC or if you last
submitted it before December 2014. (The on-line form isavailable at http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/.)•
For those who need volunteer service hours, please bring
the form provided by your school on the day of the event.

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions
Mark your calendars and don’t missout on the all the summer fun at the
JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s summer
session registration has alreadystarted. Join us for a busy week filled with sessions covering awide range of activities including martial arts, ikebana, origami,
Japanese folklore, language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday
to Friday. Sessions will run on July 10 – 14, July 17 – 21, andJuly 24 – 28. Fees for this program are $220 per child for a
5-day session. JCCC member price is only $195 per child. If you
have more than one child to register, the 2nd (or more) child fromthe same family will receive a 5% discount.
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am
and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 persession.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks perday, and a special activity each week. Campers are required tobring a lunch and drink.
Registration has already begun and is filling rapidly. The
registration deadline is Friday June 30, 2017 and Kamp
Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20 children per session.
Don’t be disappointed by registering too late!
Kamp is open to children between the ages of 6 and 12
years of age. Children should be 6 years old as of December
31, 2016.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Volunteer Hours and Assignments
Friday July 7, 2017:•
Decorating venue (4pm-7pm)•
Set-up (physically demanding): 			any hours between 10am-6pm
Saturday July 8:•
Beer Garden Assistance (19 years old and over):2:30pm-11pm•
Bartender (Smart Serve certified): 			
2:30pm-6:30pm, 6pm-11pm•
Clean Up Crew: 9pm-11pm•
Food Serving Assistance (experienced preferred):
2pm-7pm, 6pm-11pm•
Games: 2:30pm-8pm•
Kitchen Helper: 1pm-6pm, 4pm-10pm•
Parking Control: 12pm-3pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5pm-8pm•
Photographer (experience needed): 3pm-9:30pm•
Set-up (physically demanding): 10am-2pm•
Tanabata craft booth: 2:30pm-8pm
Sign-up form available online.
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/
Deadline for registration: Thursday June 22, 2017

Kamp Kodomo
Student Volunteers Needed!
Have you been keeping up with your volunteering hours? Do
you have enough to fulfill your high school requirements? Do
you want the opportunity to increase these hours? If you aremotivated, looking for leadership opportunities, and enjoy
working with children, this may be for you!
We are looking for up to four energetic student volunteers(minimum 14 yrs old) to assist the program leader with Kamp
Kodomo. The camp runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm. There arethree sessions during the summer, July 10 – 14, July 17 – 21,
and July 24 – 28. We would prefer students that can commit
to a full week at a time. Multiple weeks of volunteering arewelcome too.
Interested volunteers should send their resume to Christine
Takasaki at christinet@jccc.on.ca or call 416-441-2345 ext. 221.

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JCCC Euchre Night

Arigato Day 2017

On Friday August 25, 2017 the JCCC
will be hosting another Euchre night. This
event brings together friends, fun and alittle card playing finesse. There will bea cash bar, light refreshments, and prizes
for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based; no set
partners. Rules are based on Bicycle® rules and once again the“stick the dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee is $21(includingHST) for non-members, $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. Cashprizes will be awarded.
Deadline for registration is Thursday August 18, 2017.
Spaces are limited! Don’t be disappointed, register today!!!
Contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

The spirit of community and volunteerism
is the foundation on which the JCCC
is built. Throughout the year many
individuals and groups selflessly support
the many programs and special events
operated by the JCCC.
We realize that many of ourvolunteers plan their schedule to accommodate Arigato Day inthe summer. We want you to know that we appreciate that.
Unfortunately, due to a unique opportunity for the JCCC, we will
be rescheduling Arigato Day this year to Sunday October 22.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you will
mark your calendars and join us then to celebrate all the hard
work that you have done in 2016 and 2017.

JCCC Family & Friends
Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 21st Annual
Family & Friends Golf Tournament on
Sunday September 17, 2017 at Rolling
Hills Golf Club. This is a chance forfamilies and friends to share a fun dayof golf – all skill levels welcome andthere are lots of prizes to be won! After a great day of golfing,
there will be presentations and dinner back at the JCCC. We
encourage everyone to join with grandparents, aunts, uncles,
brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group of friends. We
will have a Shotgun format and all teams will be scramble play
and will include Carts in the fees.
See the application form included in this newsletter or pickone up at the JCCC reception area. We also welcome holesponsors – corporate or family - some sponsor levels include
your green fees and contributes to our Heritage programmingat the JCCC. Donation of prizes are also welcome too! Our
biggest sponsor, Holliswealth (Marty Kobayashi), is generously
providing gifts for all and refreshments while out on thecourse! So please come on out for a really fun day!!!!! For
more information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345/
email jccc@jccc.on.ca or email Sharon Marubashi (Co-chair) at
marubashi@rogers.com

JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre is hereby given notice of the 2017 Annual
General Meeting on Monday June 26, 2017 at 7:30pm
at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON M3C 1Z5.
Included in this Newsletter is the agenda and proxy.
For more information, please contact the JCCC at
416-441-2345.

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Position Required at the JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking
for a part-time receptionist to work weekday evenings
and/or 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 organizationaland communication skills with fluency in English
and Japanese preferred. Effective communicationand client relationship skills, a friendly and helpful
demeanor, attention to detail and basic computer skills
are also a must.
Hours: Weekdays from 4:00pm to 9:15pm, Saturdays
and Sundays from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
Remuneration is commensurate with skills. Flexible
time is preferable. Please send resume by Friday June 30,
2017 to the attention of:
Kathy Tazumi, Office Manager
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 or kathyt@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347

NJCC 50th Anniversary Party
The NJCC (New Japanese Canadian Committee) is hostingits 50th anniversary party on Thursday October 12, 2017.
The party will celebrate the launch of the NJCC 50th
anniversary book. We would like as many people aspossible to join us and celebrate Ijusha history. Moredetails will be announced later. Please contact us at
ijusha50@gmail.com for further information.
The 50th Ijusha Anniversary Book Committee

The 4th Ishizue Awards

The JCCC Bazaar 2017

The JCCC hosted an elegant and intimate
evening in celebration of the 4th Ishizue
Award on Thursday May 11th. The concept of
the award came from our Board of Directors
as it was realized that we have not paid ourrespect to the leaders of our community, notnecessarily for their many career and lifetime achievements but
more for their devotion of a lifetime of energy to make things
better for the JCCC and for the community. That is why theimportant Ishizue Award was created.
The Ishizue Award is named as a tribute to the 75 families
who signed the original mortgage on behalf of the community
for the first JCCC at 123 Wynford Drive. The kanji for Ishizuemeans very strong foundation, and these recipients all laid afoundation for the JCCC to grow.
We were delighted to honour Kay Fujiwara, Mickey
Matsubayashi, Dr. Henry and Joanne Sugiyama, Dr. FredSunahara, Shihan Kei Tsumura and Harold Yoneyama for
their accomplishments in life, vision, leadership, and spirit ofvolunteerism, traits so important for mentoring our community.
These names will become part of a new recognition wall, an
installation being planned for a prominent part of our building tohonour major donors, role models and award recipients. Each
recipient received a framed certificate and a unique crystal box
with the Ishizue emblem engraved on it.
Special acknowledgement to the entertainer Gene DiNovi
who dedicated a song to each recipient. Also we would liketo acknowledge our Dinner Sponsor Frank H. Hori Charitable
Foundation, Program Sponsor Marty Kobayashi of HollisWealthand generous Donor Harold Yoneyama. We would also liketo express appreciation to Ivory Linen Services and Gervais
Rentals for donating their services. Many thanks to our official(and volunteer) photographer David Ohashi, the JCCC Staff,
Tak Yoshida who donated the framing of the certificates, andIkenobo Ikebana Toronto Chapter for the amazing centerpieces.

May 6 was not predicted to be a perfect day for our Annual
Bazaar. Rain had been plaguing Toronto and the forecast wasmore rain. The Bazaar committee and staff made plans toaccommodate those that arrived early. In the end, many did
not head to the JCCC early and we worried that the weather
prediction was going to mean a poor bazaar.
Although the initial crowd was not the norm, the crowds
built throughout the day and the rain held off. There were many
people looking for great items at the silent auction or a box ofsushi, a bento or tempura. In the end, there were very few
shoppers who left the building disappointed. For some, a trip tothe car to unload their many purchases was standard operatingprocedure. Ultimately, this bazaar ended up being one of thebest ever!
Without the tremendous commitment andcooperation of many community members
and organizations, this Bazaar would be an
impossible event to coordinate. We would liketo offer our sincere thanks to the organizing
committee, the wonderful volunteers and thecommunity for making this year’s bazaar ahuge success!

A triumph of generosity, volunteerism and community spirit

Photo courtesy of Yosh Inoue

Photo courtesy of David Ohashi

Photo courtesy of Yosh Inoue

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THE JCCC WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND
COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING THE JCCC 2017ANNUAL BAZAAR
Access Fine Art Ltd.
Association of Japanese Culture (AJC)
Anton Kozlik’s Gourmet Mustard
Arbor Memorial
Atelier May
Bayview United Church
Calvert Catering Ltd.
Canon Canada Inc.
Dufflet Pastries
Florien-Arts Florist Co
Fuji Film Canada Inc.
Fuji Golf
Ginko Japanese Cuisine
Heisei Mart
HT Emicott International
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Imperial Buffet
Integrated Plastics Ltd
J&K Diecasting Ltd.
Japan Beauty ImageJapan Food Canada Inc.
JCCC Aikikai
JCCC Bunka Shishu
JCCC Iaido Club
JCCC Ikenobo Club
JCCC Jodo Club
JCCC Kyudo Club
Jpcanada Student Agency
Karen Jack Designs
Ko-Nichi-Wa Japanese Restaurant
Kyoda Plastics Ltd.
Le Café MichiLUG Canada
Mandarin
Marufumi Food
Mazda Canada
McDougall and Brown Funeral Home,
Scarborough
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Mitsubushi Electric Sales Canada Inc.
Mitutoyo Canada Inc

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
Momiji Health Care Society
Mondelez International
Nagomi Beauty RoomNami Japanese Restaurant
National Ballet of Canada
Nestle Purina Pet Care
New Japanese Canadian Committee
Nikkei Books
Ocean Food Company
Ogden Funeral Home Ltd
Ohana Hula
Ontario Science Centre
Parkway Bowl
Pillitteri Estate Winery
RS Kane Funeral Home
Sanko Trading Co
Shiatsu School of Canada Inc.
ShowFlex International Inc.
Sky’s The Limit
Sony Canada
St. Andrews Japanese Anglican Church
Strewn Estate Winery
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
The Japanese Garden ClubThe Japanese Paper PlaceThe Paper Place
The Westin Prince Hotel
Things JapaneseTori Ichi Catering Inc
Toronto Buddhist Church
Toronto Don Valley North Hotel & Suites
TreeHuggers International
Weins Canada
William Ashley China Corp.
Wynford Seniors Club
Yamaha Motor Canada
THANK YOU ALSO TO ALL THE INDIVIDUALS
WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED TO OURBAZAAR!!

JCCC Library Schedule

June: Regular hours
西瓜ひとり野分を知らぬあしたかな

素堂

Suika hitori nowake o shiranu ashita kana

Sudo

The moring after the storm;
The melons alone
Know nothin of it.
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Summer (July – Sept) ScheduleLending hours:
TUE: 10am – 2pm & SAT: 1pm – 5pm
Non-lending hours:
Closed: Jul.1 – 7, Jul.29 – Aug. 5
THURS/FRI: 10am – 2pm
Aug. 29 – Sep.2
SUN/MON/WED: Closed

Heritage News
Found in our Archives
Through the generous assistance of Young Canada Works,
Canada Summer Jobs and the Documentary Heritage
Communities Program, (DHCP), the Archives at the JCCC has
been benefiting from the knowledge of students and recent
graduates of several Archival related post-secondary programsaround the city. One of the many responsibilities that thesestudents and graduates have undertaken is to ensure proper
housing of some of our more vulnerable artifacts. Over thecourse of last summer, and this winter and spring, the combined
efforts of 4 individuals (two students, Jessica Lau and Kara
Isozaki; one recent graduate, Lindsay Parsons; and one postgraduate studies volunteer, Meaghan Uyede) have resulted in
the rehousing of our netsuke collection and some of our Military
related textiles collections.
The new packaging materials were purchased througha combination of the DHCP grant and careful planning andbudgeting by the Archives Committee.
The Archive is also pleased to welcome our first HighSchool Co-Op student, Farzana. She has been working with us
since February learning about the multitude of tasks involvedin running a small museum and archives, as well as within thelarger JCCC organization. Here are some reflections on her
experiences thus far!
I am really passionate about art and this placement initiallystarted because of my interest in Japanese culture, whichbegan around four years ago. What started off as me simply
reading mangas and watching animes, led to me experimenting
with drawing and eventually creating my own comics. Since myvery interest in art roots back to Japanese culture, I wanted to
explore more of it, and when asked if I had a place in mind as
my Co-Op placement, this centre was definitely my number one
choice.
I am a high school student doing an Arts and Culture Coop Learning program at the JCCC. I have been spending myafternoons for the past four months meeting and talking to superfriendly and knowledgeable staff members, and learning more
about the Japanese legacy in Canada. I must say that this has
truly been an amazing and eye-opening experience for me –probably the best part of my school year. I got the opportunity tolearn about Japanese history in Canada through ways I did notthink were possible. Some of my tasks involved sorting through,categorizing, and registering donated photographs, documents,
and newspaper articles. This was a very hands-on learning
experience for me. It was a tremendous change from learningfrom textbooks and powerpoints in school to actually looking
through historical materials myself. I also got the chance toassist staff with setting up exhibitions and showcases. This was
extremely exciting for me, since I am used to seeing setups
in museums without ever really giving much thought to how
everything was put into place. Thus I was very happy getting

the chance to witness and be part of the set-up process. In
the JCCC, I got to learn about details, stories, and events from
history that are often overlooked in school. It makes me sad
to wonder about the little knowledge I would have had andhow ignorant I would have been about where I lived if I neverreceived the fantastic opportunity to work here.

"The Gateway to Promise"Book Translation & Publication Project
Submitted by Michiko Abe-Kozlowski

Since moving to Victoria, B.C. from Toronto in
2014, Keiko Miyamatsu-Saunders, a freelance
journalist, has been overwhelmed by thegreat presence of Nikkei history there. Afterreading “Gateway to Promise” and meeting its
authors, she felt strongly about the importanceof translating this book into Japanese. Thus
the translation of the book started last spring after more than
20 shin-ijusha volunteers from across Canada responded toher call to help. The translated Gateway to Promise will be
published in July 2017.
Japanese people began coming
to Canada in the late 1870s centring
Canada’s first Japanese community
around Victoria. Although the entire
community was forcibly exiled in 1942,
traces of their community still appear
when the beautiful cherry trees plantedby the Japanese settlers blossom eachspring.
Gateway to Promise, published in2012 (revised in 2015), is a book of Nikkei history written by
Ann-Lee & Cordon Switzer. The authors traced and interviewed
former residents of Victoria and delved into the archives of
the city, province and federal governments, and churches andlibraries. Based on this research it describes the formation anddevelopment of the Japanese community, the lives, occupations,education and demographics of its inhabitants as well as theirinteractions with Canadian society. It includes more than 200
photos and family stories told by Nisei.
Of interest, interviews conducted in 1900 by the Royal
Commission, described the Japanese as “cleanly in habits,
industrious and intelligent”, and “two Japanese will do asmuch work as one white man”, admitting that they consideredJapanese more dangerous competitors than other Asians.
In September, we will be welcoming Ann-Lee & Gordon
Switzer and Keiko MiyamatsuSaunders to the JCCC to hold a booklaunch and talk event. Please lookfor details of these events in the next
issue of the JCCC Newsletter.

9

PHOTOLAB II at the JCCC Gallery
Submitted by John Ota

Photography born in Japan, but made in Canada.
Exhibition dates:On now to Friday Jun 30, 2017.
ARTIST TALK: Saturday June 17, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Meet the artists and hear them speak about their work!
Attendees will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to thesame-day 4:00pm screening of DANCHI (The Projects), as partof the Toronto Japanese Film Festival.
PHOTOLAB II is a serene exhibition of new works by four
photo-based artists, all of whom are originally from Japan but
discovered photography in Canada. With their unique lenses,
Yuuko Konagai, Yuriko Kubota, Haruna Murota and Miki
Shinozaki are able to turn the usual, ordinary around us - intoart.
The centrepiece of the exhibition is an ebullient image ofa merry-go-round at night in a cobblestone courtyard by Yuuko
Konagai. Golden, pink and brightly lit up against the darkness,
it is a surreal circle of whirling sports cars, delivery trucks andflying saucers. I can practically hear the carnival music in the
background. Is it real or a dream?
Mottled and multicolour photographs of autumn leaves innorthern Ontario by Haruna Murota brighten the gallery andbring nature right inside the JCCC building. Set to soothing
guitar music, a continuous video series of brilliant gold, orange
and umber tree images project onto the rear wall of the gallery
and reflect the constant changing stages of life.
Miki Shinozaki presents Toronto street scenes ofarchitecture, streetscapes and the mundane with her point andshoot camera. By transferring the images on to gold paper,
the informal and spontaneous images transform the everyday,
ordinary into art pieces that make you look twice, three times,
four times…
Yuriko Kubota travelled to Japan to capture images of the
Fukushima nuclear disaster and tsunami damage. She puts us
in the middle of a nuclear clean up team wearing goggles andgas masks and the debris and destruction of Mother Nature. “Ifelt very uncomfortable in Fukushima,” she says. “You cannot
see the radiation.”“The ‘LAB’ in PHOTOLAB comes from our first group showten years ago when we werefour female up and coming
artists,” says Haruna Murota.
“This exhibition is a reunion forus.”This is a group show withthe emphasis on “group”.
Photo courtesy of John Ota
Sometimes group shows area smooshing of individual artists with not much in common.
Not this one. I watched as the group installed the show in thegallery. Every decision from the height of the art on the walls,
the selection of the works, right down to the bar arrangements
for the opening night was made by the group – together. There
was a lot of support, laughing and happy Japanese chatter.

10

Photo courtesy of John Ota

ARTSU MATSURI 2017
Call to Nikkei Artists for submissions of up to 3 works eachto this rambunctious, open, non-juried exhibition of works byemerging and established artists. No registration fee!
Delivery Dates: Thursday June 29, 2017 5-8 pm and			
Sunday July 2, 2017 2-5 pm
Exhibition Dates: July 6 – 30, 2017
Opening Reception: Thursday July 6, 2017 at 7pm
Mark the dates on your calendars.
For any JCCC Arts related questions or information, pleasecontact Heritage at heritage@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

We have not forgotten.
We will continue to Support Our Kids.

Support Our Kids Lakeside Charity Dinner
It will be a Japanese Matsuri style party with great food and drinks,
entertainment, an auction and much more!!
memories of
SOK 2016

We will invite the students who were affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
to Summer Camp and Homestay program in Toronto this year as well.
In order to continue offering support to these kids,
we hold an annual lakeside fundraising dinner party.
Please bring your family and friends to enjoy a summer daywith delicious Japanese food, drinks and entertainment overlooking Lake Ontario.

Date： Saturday, June 24, 2017, start at 6pm
Location：20 Meadowcliffe Drive, Toronto ON M1M 2X9
Ticket：$100.00*For purchasing tickets & inquiry, please email to Sonam（sonam@inﬁnitecare.ca）*A tax receipt will be issued for each donation received. When you register, please provide us the following information;(1) name (2) mailing address (3) email (4) amount. Payment can be made by cheque or cash.
*Please make your cheque payable to：Rotary Club of Toronto – Forest Hill （Re: SOK2017）*Please send your cheque to：Rotary Club of Toronto Forest-Hill, c/o Sonam, Infinite Care Inc., 1235 Bay street, 702,
Toronto ON M5R 3K4
SOK
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We look forward to seeing you all!
In 2014, Reika Sato came to Canada under the SOK Toronto. She was Gr.9 back then. Now she became asinger and performed at SOK Charity Auction Dinner in Japan in March 22. Her great voice inspired all guests!
You can see their activities on the following websites:
・Support Our Kids Homepage http://support-our-kids.org/ (Japanese)
http://support-our-kids.org/about-en/ (English)
・Support Our Kids Facebook https://ja-jp.facebook.com/jidai.or.jp（Japanese）
・HABATAKI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/habataki.bysok（Japanese）

Community NewsBon Odori 2017

JC Community Picnic Sat. July 1!

Submitted by the Toronto Buddhist Church Bon Odori Group

Submitted by the JCCP Committee

It feels like spring is in the air, and with spring comes Bon Odori.
Join us at the Toronto Buddhist Church to practice Japanesefolk dances in preparation for the Obon festival on July 8,
following the Natsu Matsuri Festival at the JCCC. 		
Women, men and children are all welcome and stepby-step instructions are given. Practices will be held in thebasement every Tuesday and Friday, 8:00-9:30pm.

Canada Day is quickly approaching, which also means the picnic
is coming up soon! If you haven't already done so, please markyour calendars for Saturday July 1, 2017.
The picnic committee is busy trying to make sure we'll beready for July. Always looking forward to the usual BINGO, thefishing derby, and crowd favourite - games and races.
The JC Community picnic has been held almost annually
since 1977, making it a long-running family tradition for many
Japanese Canadian families in Southern Ontario. It is not
unusual to see some families bring out as many as 4 generations
from year to year. We hope that we will see lots of familiar faces,and some new ones as well. This event is open to everyone, so
please tell your friends and family and let’s all come together toenjoy Canada Day in the scenic rolling hills of Caledon.
Hope to see all of you there on July 1st

Day and Time: Tuesday and Friday nights			
8:00 – 9:30pm*please note the time of Friday practices
Place: 		
Toronto Buddhist Church		1011 Sheppard Avenue West			
416-534-4302

Wynford Seniors Bowlers Needed!
Submitted by the Wynford Seniors Bowling League

The Wynford Seniors Bowling League is currently
looking for new 5 pin bowlers, age 55 and over,to join their fun-filled and non-competitive league.
No experience is necessary, as handicaps arecalculated at the beginning of the season.
Bowling is either on Monday or Friday mornings, from
9:30am until noon, starting in September. Playoffs are in late
April, and the season concludes with a scrumptious buffetbanquet and awards ceremony in early May.
The alley is located at Parkway Bowl, east end of Parkway
Plaza, 67 Ellesmere Rd in Scarborough.
All you need to join is a JCCC and Wynford Seniors
membership!
If you are interested, the bowlers welcome you to checkout the alley during the summer on Monday mornings, from
9:30am-11:30am, where some practise for fun.
For more information or to join, please contact Dawna
Kobayashi at 416-407-8102 by mid-August.

AlohaFest Toronto 2017
Submitted by Ohana Hula

AlohaFest Toronto is back again!
This is the third year of this event. Hula Halau (hula schools)
and other Hawaiian-inspired organizations and business inthe city unite to showcase Hawaiian culture, arts and dance.
It will take place on Saturday July 29, 2017 from 11am to
7pm (ending time subject to change) at Mel Lastman Square,
Toronto. It will be lots of fun with musical performances, foodand crafts.
Ohana Hula Club will be participating in this exciting eventand performing in the morning! Please cheers us on and enjoy
the aloha spirit!

Nagata Shachu & DRUMHAND
Submitted by Nagata Shachu

Cultures and genres clash as the rhythms of taiko, New Orleansparade bands and roots music come together in a uniquecollaboration between Nagata Shachu and the acclaimed
ensemble DRUMHAND. Increasingly known for their innovative
performances, DRUMHAND introduces listeners to inventive
orchestrations and previously unexplored blends of sound andtexture. Hands, sticks and mallets pound out old and new
rhythms on weathered skins. Add traditional Japanese drums
and instruments to the mix and a rare and exciting performanceis sure to result!
Date:
Place:

Saturday June 10, 2017
Al Green Theatre

Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (750 Spadina Ave.)

Tickets: $30 adults, $20 (seniors and students)
JCCC members receive $5 off regular priced tickets.
Use promo code JCCC25.
		http://drumhand.brownpapertickets.com

11Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions(August 15, 2015 to present)
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 andGroup 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.
Individuals/Couples
In honour of Kaz and Nao Amemori
Karen Ruth Chong and Harry Ham Sit Chong
Susan Lem and Margaret Toy Yuen Wong Chong
Shirley Mitsuko Edamura – In Loving Memory
From Henry Lorie Robbie Kristi Dean
& Families Edamura Kobayashi Sikura Shin
Kokuryo Shintani Ross Schroeder Colman
Masaji and Kazue Endo - In Memory
Shinya and Masumi Godo
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
GroupsAsahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
12
global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPANSam and Margaret Ito
Eizo and Fumi Kamitakahara - In Memory
Koji and Elaine Kozuye Kari
Mark and Ryan Kari
Kiyoshi and Eiko Maikawa
Saburo and Nancy Morita
Nete Mowry - In Memory
Fumiye and Masaharu Mukai - In Memory
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
In Memory of Rei and Kim Nakashima
Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - In Memory

Ron and Judy Nishi
Dr. Nori Nishio - In Memoriam
Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In Memory
Nancy Shin - In Memory
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki
In Memory of Toshiko & Frank Usami
In Memory of Ethel Midori Wakayama

Hanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
JCCC Kyudo Seikyu Kai
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association

Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

第6回トロント日本映画祭
上映作品ラインアップ
6月

3 （土） JCCCカラオケクラブ
8 （木） トロント日本映画祭開幕
28（水） トロント日本映画祭閉幕
24（土） JCCCカラオケクラブ
26（月） JCCC年次総会

7月

幅広いジャンルから週な作品をお届けするトロント日本映画祭
は今年も2017年6月8日（木）から28日（水）にかけて開催されます。
1本の映画につきJCCC会員$10、一般$12で只今チケット販売中！
チケットはJ CCC受付416-4412345または、Ticketwebでご購入していただけます。
上映作品の情報、詳細はこちらのウェブサイトをご覧ください。

3 （月） JCCC休館日 – Canada Day
www.torontojff.com
6 （木） アーツ祭りオープニング
8 （土） 夏祭り&お盆踊り
10（月） サマーキャンプ子供
15（土） JCCCカラオケクラブ
20（木） シニアサパークラブ
22（土） JCCC映画鑑賞会
		「ちはやふる 下の句」				
		「続・深夜食堂」
8月

5 (土）JCCCカラオケクラブ
7 （月） JCCC休館日 – Civic Holiday
19（土） JCCCカラオケクラブ
20（日） JCCC映画鑑賞会					
		「ひるね姫」
24（木） シニアサパークラブ
25（金） JCCCユーカナイト

JCCC年次総会のお知らせ
2017年度JCCC年次総会が2017年6月26日（月）午後7時
半より行われなます。議事次第と委任状は今月号のニュースレターに同封されています。その他総会に関する詳細はJCCC受付416-441-2345までお問い合わせください。

ありがとうデー2017
日程変更のお知らせ
JCCC理事会役員並びにスタッフ一同より、今年もJCCCでボラ
ンティアをして下さっている多くの皆さまに多大なる感謝を申し上げます。
この度は、毎年7月に行われる『ありがとうデー』の日程変更のお知らせです。
これまで以上にJCCCを利用する企業が増えJCCCにとっては嬉しい悲鳴をあげております。7月にはどうしても都合がつかず、今年は止むを得ず、『ありがとうデー』を2017年10月22日(日)に延期いたしました。
夏季のご多忙なスケジュールをありがとうデーのために調整して下さっている方も多々いらっしゃるとは思いますが、ご不便をおかけして申し訳ございません。後日改めて詳細をお知らせいたします。

夏のJCCC映画鑑賞会
7月の映画：ちはやふる

下の句

高 校 で 再 会し た 幼 なじ み の 太
一（ 野 村 周 平 ）と一緒に競技かるた部を作った千早（広 瀬 すず）
は 、創 部 1 年 にして東 京 都 大 会
優勝を果 たす。自分をかるた に
導 い てくれ た 新（ 真 剣 佑 ）に 優
勝報告をした際、新の衝撃的な告白に動 揺 する千 早 だった が、
全 国 大 会 の ために仲間たちと練習に打ちこむ。そんな折、千早は同い年で日本一となった若宮詩暢（松岡茉優）のことを知り……。
シネマトゥデイより
日時： 2017年7月22日（土） 午後2時
チケット：$10（JCCC会員）； $12（一般）

続・深夜食堂
繁華街の路地裏にたたずみ、マスター（小林薫）の作る料
理と居心地の良さに惹（ひ）かれて毎晩客が集まってくる
食堂「めしや」。ある日、常連たちが 次々と喪 服 姿で 現 れ
故 人 に つ いて話をしていると、さらに範子が喪服姿で店にやってくる。ストレス発 散のため喪服を着る趣味がある範子だったが、実際に葬式をすることになり、そこで出会った男に心を奪われ……。
シネマトゥデイより
日時： 2017年7月22日（土） 午後4時
チケット：$10（JCCC会員）； $12（一般）
映画上映前にJinung Chung監督による短編ドキュメンタリー映画”Sid'sHarmonica"が上映されます。

13第15回夏祭り＆盆踊り-七夕を祝おう！
2017年7月8日(土)午後3時半から午後9時半まで恒例の夏祭
り＆盆踊りが開催されます。ゲームやそうめんバー、屋台の食べ物に加え、様々なパフォーマンスなど活気溢れるお祭りです。又、7月7日にちなんで、色とりどりの吹流しが風になびき、笹には個々の願いを書いた短冊を飾り、七夕の雰囲気を味わっていただきます。夕涼
みにはビアガーデンで冷たいビールを一杯。たまりません。仏教会主催の毎年恒例盆踊りは午後7時からスタート！沢山のコミュニティ
グループが集まるユニークな行事となるよう現在企画中です。
今年で15周年を迎えるこの夏祭りは、JCCC駐車場と館内で行われます。(雨天の場合は館内のみ。) 入場
料は無料です。
今からカレンダーに印をつけ、ご家族、お友達をお誘いあわせの上、是非ご来場下さい!
七夕飾り用の笹のドネーションを募っております。
ご協力をお願いいたします。

サマーキャンプ子ども
夏休みキャンプ子供日系文化を取り入れた小学生向けのユニークなキャンプが2017年も夏休み中（7月10日
ー14日、7月17日ー21日、７月24日ー28日）に行われます。
クラスの登録はすでに始まっています。参加人数に限りがありますので、お早めにお申し込み下さい。キャンプ時間
は午前9時から午後4時半まで。
（午前8時から午前9時、午後4時半から午後6時までの延長プログラムもあり。）
お申し込み詳細は英語ページp.4、または同封のフライヤ
ーをご覧ください。
参加費用：$195 (JCCC会員）、$220 (一般）    
延長時間プログラム$35（別途）
兄弟でお申し込みの場合は二人目のお子様から5%割引が適用されます。
キャンプ申し込み期限は2017年6月30日（金）です。
プログラムの詳細、お申込みはJCCC受付416-441-2345まで
お問い合わせください。

夏祭りボランティア募集！
イベント日時：2017年７月8日（土） 午後３時半から午後9時半まで
必須条件•
ボランティアはGrade 9以上に限ります。(Grade9の生徒は必ず保護者の方とご一緒にサインアップし、同じエリアで仕事をして頂きます。）•
オン・ライン、夏祭りボランティア・サイン・アップ・フォームからお申し込みください。JCCCでのボランティアが初めての方、又はボランティアプロファイルを2014年12月以前にご提出した方は、ボランティア登録用紙を必ず事前にご提出下さい。
（JCCCウェブサイト http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/のオンラインフォームをご利用下さい。）•
高校生でボランティアサービスアワーの証明が必要な方は、当日ボランティアをする際に、忘れずにフォームをご持参ください。
ボランティア日程：
2017年７月7日(金)：•七夕の飾りつけと準備 (午後４時から午後7時まで)•
機材セットアップアシスタント(午前10時から午後6時までの間で3-4時間)
2017年７月8日(土)•機材セットアップ(力仕事):午前10時～2時•
フードサービング(経験者優遇)：午後2時～7時、午後6時～11時•
キッチンヘルパー：午後1時～6時、午後5時～11時•
パーキングコントロール：午後12時～3時、午後2時半～5時半、午後5時～8時•
ゲーム：午後2時半～8時•
七夕クラフトと短冊ブース：午後2時半～8時•
ビアガーデンアシスタント（19歳以上に限る）:午後2時半～11時•
バーテンダー（スマートサーブ取得者）:午後2時半～6時半、  午
後6時～11時•
フォトグラファー（経験者優遇）：午後3時～9時半•
清掃係：午後9時～11時
JCCCウェブページのオンライン・サインアップフォームから今すぐお申し込みください！
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/
ボランティア申込み締め切り：2017年6月22日(木)14『Gateway to Promise』
翻訳出版プロジェクト
コズロブスキー 阿部美智子記

2014年にビクトリアに移住したフリージャーナリストのサンダース宮松敬子がビクトリアに残る日本人コミュニティの歴史に圧倒され、またスイッツァー夫妻に出会い『Gateway to Promise 』
を読んだことから翻訳出版プロジェクトが始まりました。
「日系史の翻訳者求む」の呼びかけにカ
ナダ各地から20名以上の新移住者が応えチームを組んで翻訳開始。
この夏、ようやく日本語版が出版されます。
1870年代後半にカナダに渡った日本人たちは、BC州ビクトリアを中心に最初の日本人コミュニティを作り上げました。1942年の強制移動で消滅した後も今なお同市には日本人移民の歴史が色濃く残り、また一世たちが植えた数多くの桜が毎年美しい花を咲かせます。
『Gateway to Promise』はカナダ人の歴史家夫妻がビクトリアの日
本人コミュニティの形成、発展、生活、職業、教育、人口構成、
カナダ社
会との係わり合いなどについて、当時を知る人々の証言、市や政府、教会や図書館のアーカイブから記録を丹念に掘り起こして書き上げた日系史です。興味深いのは、1900年にカナダ政府が実施した調査で、カナダ人職員たちが日本人について、綺麗好きで仕事熱心で知的、白人２人分の仕事を一人でやってのけることができる、などと述
べると同時に、カナダ人にとって他のアジア人より危険な競争相手であると答えていることです。戦後になってからカナダに来た移住者たちにとっては、異国で辛苦を重ねながらも優れた特質を失うことなく次の世代に引き継ぎ、立派に育て上げた一世の方たちに深い敬意を表せずにはいられません。今日、私たちがカナダ社会の中で問題なく暮らせるのは、こうした先人たちのおかげと言っても過言ではないでしょう。最終章の個々の家族の物語では、青春時代までをビクトリア
で過ごした二世たちが語る当時の社会や生活の様子が、驚くほど鮮
明な記憶を呼び起こして語られています。
また200枚以上の写真も先駆者たちの生活を学ぶ上で大変貴重な手がかりとなります。
今年9月にJCCCにアンリー＆ゴードン・スイッツァー夫妻とサンダース宮松敬子氏の3人を迎えて『Gateway to Promise』
日本語版出版記念会&トークイベントの開催を計画しています。
日時などの詳細
は次号のニュースレターをご覧ください。

忘れていません。続けます。
オンタリオ湖畔で楽しむチャリティー・ディナー・パーティ
オンタリオ湖を見渡すガーデンでの夏祭りパーティです。
フード、ドリンク、エンターテインメント、オークションなど盛りだくさん！
memories of
SOK 2016

カナダの素晴らしい大自然とトロントの人々の愛にふれてもらうため
今年も東日本大震災被災地の東北の子ども達をトロントのサマーキャンプ＆ホームステイに招待します。けなげに頑張っている子ども達をどうか応援してください。
本プログラムのためのファンドレイジング・パーティを以下のように開催いたします。
ご家族、お友達をお誘い合わせのうえ、是非ご参加ください！

日時： Saturday, June 24, 2017, start at 6pm
場所：20 Meadowcliffe Drive, Toronto ON M1M 2X9
チケット：$100.00＊お申し込みはメール（sonam@inﬁnitecare.ca）まで。
ご来場いただいた皆様、ご寄付いただいた皆様にはタックスレシートを発行いた
しますので、お申し込み時に以下の情報をお知らせください：①お名前 ②ご住所 ③メールアドレス ④金額
・お支払い方法：チェックまたは現金とお書きください）
・チェックの支払先：Rotary Club of Toronto – Forest Hill （MEMO欄には「SOK2017」
・チェックの郵送先：Rotary Club of Toronto Forest-Hill, c/o Sonam, Infinite Care Inc., 1235 Bay street, 702, Toronto ON M5R 3K4＊日本語でのお問い合わせは、info@shinpugijyuku.com
SOーKス
ニュ

We look forward to seeing you all!
2014年、中３のとき、SOKトロントに参加した佐藤玲花さんは現在、歌手として精力的に活動中。今年3月22日に八芳園で開催されたSOKチャリティオークションディナーでも素晴らしい歌声を披露しました。
SOKおよび関連活動は以下のウェブサイトにてご覧いただけます。
・Support Our Kids ホームページ http://support-our-kids.org/ (日本語)
http://support-our-kids.org/about-en/ (English)
・Support Our Kids Facebook https://ja-jp.facebook.com/jidai.or.jp（日本語）・HABATAKI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/habataki.bysok（日本語）15ハワイ不動産セミナー開催!!
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や注目のワード開発区コンド売出し情報など最新のハワイ不動産
情報をご紹介します!
【日時】2017年6月9日(金)19:00-20:30、6月10日(土)16:30-18:00【場所】JCCCホサキルーム【問合せ・申込み】
info@startstoronto.com
647-667-8285(担当:増田)

健やかな老後をめざして

6月：レギュラースケジュール
7月ー9月 夏スケジュール
貸出し:
火曜日: 10am – 2pm  
土曜日: 1pm – 5pm
閲覧のみ: 木・金曜日: 10am – 2pm
日・月・水曜日: 休館日

臨時休館日
7月1日～7日
7月29日～8月5日
8月29日～9月2日

その11

水素水っていったい何！？
読者の方々から質問が届きました。
「水 素 水って何？」「どのくらい 健康に良いの？」「アンチエイジングに効果があると聞いたので、もっと詳しく知りたい」と。
4年前に水素水を飲み始めたのは、
逆流性食道炎が劇的に治癒したのが発端でした。ですから、有名人の誰それが飲んでいるとか、健康効果があるとかいったことに影響されたわけではないし、理論を十分に理解していたとは言えません。
しかし、自身の身体に次々と明らかな変化が起こるようになって、世界で初めて水素の力を発見した太田成男博士（2007 Nature Medicine発表）の文献や書籍、そして臨床研究に関する文献などを読みあさるようになりました。それらの中に、私の経験を裏付ける科学的理論を見出したのです。
少し難しい話になりますが、水素はすべての元素の中でもっとも軽い原子（H）
です。多くの場合、単体（H）
で地球上に存在することはな
く、水素化合物（例えば水H2O）として存在しています。身体の中に取り込むことのできる「活性水素active hydrogen(H）」を作り出すことは容易ではありません。なぜなら、水の中の２つの水素原子はしっかり結合しているからです。私が愛用している水素水生成器は故早川英雄
博士（化学者）によって開発され、交流電気分解＆スーパー変調シ
ステムによって抜けない水素水を作ることができます。日、米、英、
仏、独、伊、中、韓、台湾とスイスで特許を取得した新技術です。日本
企業の技術力を誇りに感じています。

簡単にその生成過程を説明しましょう。水を直流電気分解すると、多くはOHとHに分かれます。
このHが活性水素です。
しかし、あまりにも活性が強いために、発生しても瞬時に消滅してしまいます。
ところが、交流電気分解では安定した電子配列によって活性水素を作ります。
この分解技術に更に「活性水素をミネラルに吸蔵させる（包みこむ）」という技術が加わり、水の中に長時間保存できるようになりました。
ミネラルで包み込む（酸素に触れさせない！）という技術がなければ、作っても作っても瞬時に消滅してしまいます。また、活性水素はアルミ缶やパウチといった特別な容器以外は通り抜けてしまう性質も持っています。早川博士の開発した生成器の水素水は抜けないので、普通の容器に保存することができます。
他の会社がどの程度の技術をもっているかはよく知りません。
これまでに何度も伝えましたが、生成器によって活性水素が水の中にとどまる時間数（日数）は異なることを理解しておきましょう。
「とどめることができない」と指摘される製品も多いようです。
身体に取り入れられた活性水素は、大好きな活性酸素が発生している（老化、つまりサビが促進している）部位へ突進します。善
玉活性酸素は生きるために必要ですが、環境、ストレスや生活習慣などの影響で身体に害を与える悪玉が増えてきています。悪玉活性酸素がほとんどの病気のもとであり、様々な要因が重なって発病すると考えられます。有難いことに、活性水素は悪玉活性酸素にのみ
働きかけます。また、薬と違って副作用がないというのも嬉しい限りです。ただし、心臓病や腎臓病などで水分制限が指示されていれば、その量を守りましょう。
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)

新移住者５０周年パーティー
2017年10 月12日（木）日系文化会館で開催します。
日系文化会館（JCCC）の新日系コミッティー（NJCC）は、今年、戦後移住が開始されてから50周年を迎えるのを記念して、
2017年10月12日（木）夜、JCCCで「新移住者50周年パーティー」を開催します。
当日は、現在製作中の記念誌「トロント新移住者50年の歩み」の発刊披露も行われる予定です。
できるだけ多くの方々のご参加をお待ちしております。詳細につきましては、後日お知らせいたします。
お問い合わせは、ijusha50@gmail.comまで。
５０周年記念誌実行委員会

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日修学院

幼稚部１年生（４歳～５歳）生徒さんの作品集
ようちぶ１ねんせい ４さい～５さい「じぶんのなまえ」「じぶんのなまえ」にっしゅうがくいん

9月から始まった初めての日本語学校。すでに平仮名を知っている子もまだ知らない子も一緒に一年間学校と家庭で9 月から始まった初めての日本語学校。すでに平仮名を知っている子もまだ知らない子も一緒に一年間学習しながら、5月には全員が自分の名前を書いてくれました。
ご家庭で初めて出会う平仮名は、自分の名前であること
学校と家庭で学習しながら、5月には全員が自分の名前を書いてくれました。ご家庭で初めて出会う平仮が多く、お子さんが初めて自分の名前を書いた時は、親子で喜びを感じますよね。
教室で一緒にやって生徒が初めて書
名は、自分の名前であることが多く、お子さんが初めて自分の名前を書いた時は、親子で喜びを感じます
けた時は教師にとっても大きな喜びです。
担当教師；西野入淳子
よね。教室で一緒にやって生徒が初めて書けた時は教師にとっても大きな喜びです。担当教師；西野入淳

子

とっても
だいすきな
はろうきてぃ

ぼくのすきな
うるとらまん

わたしと
まま

つよくて
かっこいい
ばっとまん

わるい
ろぼっとと
いいぶた

わたしと
にほんの
おばあちゃん

ばんくうばあのおみやげ
くまちゃん

おねえちゃんのもえちゃんと
わたし

ぼくの
おかあさん

きの
へび

ぼくが
つくったおうち

わたしと
うちの
いぬ

うえの

すっごく
はやい
でんしゃ

ぴかちゅうと
だいすきな
ぽけぼおる

だいすきな
あそびの
れご

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Summer 2017
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2016) to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 10 – 14
Session 2 – July 17 – 21
Session 3 – July 24 – 28

TimesCamp 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

$ 220/week
Early bird discount $200/week if paid in full by May 1, 2017
$195 for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session(not available with an early bird registration)
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

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

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

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

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is 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.

How to register

Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in
person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week.
Registrations will not be accepted until after March 20, 2017
Early bird registration deadline is May 1, 2017 (additional sibling discount is notavailable for early bird registrations)Registration deadline June 30, 201720

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 10 – 28, 2017
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 codeMonth

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

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

Program Fees
OR JCCC Family Membership

No. of weeks
Subtotal
Deduct 5% for 2nd or 3rd child from the same family(not available with an early bird registration)
Additional Extended Program Fee
Total

=
=
X
=
=

$200.00 before May 1/17
$220.00 On or after May 1/17
$195.00

Specify week:((() Week 1: Jul 10 - 14
) Week 2: Jul 17 - 21
) Week 3: Jul 24 - 28($35.00 per week)==

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

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 20, 2017. Early Bird deadline May 1, 2017. Registration deadline June 30, 2017.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

For Office Use only
Receipt Number___________________________

Amount__________________

Date___________________________

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Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, June 26 2017
Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual General
Meeting on Monday, June 26 2017 at 7:30 pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA
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2)
3)
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Approve Minutes of AGM – June 27 2016
Sharon Marubashi
Report from the Treasurer
Chris Hope
Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year
Chris Hope
Appreciation to Retiring Board Members
Gary Kawaguchi
Approve Nominations to the Board
Sharon Marubashi
Closing of Official Business
Presentations: Executive Director/Heritage/NJCC/ Foundation and Presidents
MessageAny member who will not be present in person is requested to sign the attached Proxy Form.
Members may only vote in person or by completing the attached Proxy Form and returning it to
the JCCC office prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting.
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 23rd day of May 2017.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the
JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member
may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes.
I/We* hereby appoint_____ as proxy for each of the undersigned to vote forthe undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of the members of
the JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 26 2017 at any and all adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

Signature of 1st Member
Please Print Name

, 2017.
______Signature of 2nd Member
Please Print Name___________* Family membership entitles each of the 2 adults in the same family and residing at the same
address to exercise one vote each. You may leave the appointment name blank; your proxies will
be exercised by a member of the JCCC Executive Committee or JCCC Board of Directors.

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NATSU MATSURI
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SUMMER
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Our Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori
Summer Festival - Toronto’s
annual celebration of Japanesesummer traditions - has beenbringing the Japanese community
and its many friends together for
15 years. Join us and enjoy:

盆踊り
太鼓■ BON ODORI DANCING■ TAIKO DRUMMING■ BEER GARDEN■ FESTIVAL FOOD
■ SOMEN NOODLE BAR

ビアガーデン

お祭り屋台
そうめんバー■ CHILDREN’S GAMES■ TANABATA WISHING TREE

キッズゲーム

短冊かざり

Saturday, July 8, 2017
3:30pm - 9:30pm (Bon Odori starts at 7pm)
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PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONSPARTNER ORGANIZATIONSTORONTO BUDDHIST CHURCH
A Jodo Shinshu Temple

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JCCC 21st Annual

Family & Friends

Golf

Tournament

In Support of JCCC Heritage Programs

Sunday September 17, 2017

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12808 Warden Avenue
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: (905) 888-1955

Entry Fee: $90 for JCCC Members ($100 for non-members)

Includes: Green Fees & Shared Power Cart, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, PrizesEnter as an individual player, or partner with family/friends
Shared Power Cart included in price
Shotgun Start - all Tee-offs at 10 a.m. (Scramble Tournament Format)*Award Categories
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BRONZE: $150 - "Sponsored by" signage on the Golf Course and displayed at Dinner
SILVER: $300 - signage as above + 2 Golf/Dinner tickets
GOLD: $500 - signage + 4 Golf/Dinner tickets
CORPORATE: Negotiable

Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held at thethe Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre following the tournament(Dinner only: Adults: $30, Children (under 10 y/o): $10 – proceeds to JCCC Heritage Programs)
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