Toronto Japanese Film Festival Launch
トロント日本映画祭6月開催

JCCC Annual Bazaar

JCCCバザー

Taiko Studio Matching Donation Campaign Launch
太鼓スタジオ
マッチングドネーション
キャンペーン

April 2018 2018年4月

1Vol. 44, Issue 4

5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com
Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage2

2017 - 18 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
				Jiro Fukushima					Mark Hashimoto					Kristin Kobayashi
				Keiichi Kubo					Dereck Oikawa					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Peter Wakayama
				Yaeko Tong
Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston
				William Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda								Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Janice Fukakusa

JCCC Staff

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

416-441-2345 ext.226

Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan
Heritage and Sedai Project
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.303

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

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

In This Issue...
2-5

JCCC Upcoming Events

8

Heritage

9-10

Community News

10-11

Donations

13-16

日本語紙面

Calendar of Events
April
		
Sat
14
JCCC Karaoke Club		Sun
15
Kumihimo Workshop
		Sun
15
JCCC Anime Matsuri						 – YOUR NAME		Wed
18
Origami Workshop
		
Wed
18
Sakura Gala (at the ROM)
		
Thu
19
Seniors’ Supper Club
		
Thu
19
JCCC Movie Night – OH LUCY!
		Sat
21
Euchre Night
		Mon
23
Manju Workshop
		
Sat
28
JCCC Karaoke Club
May
		
Sat
5
JCCC Annual Bazaar
		Mon
14
Manju Workshop
		Wed
16
Origami Workshop
		
Thu
17
Seniors’ Supper Club
		
Thu
17
JCCC Movie Night					– DEAR ETRANGER
		
Sat
19
JCCC Karaoke Club
		
Mon
21
JCCC Closed – Victoria Day
June
		
Sat
		
Sun
		
Mon
		
Thu
		Thu
		
Sat

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JCCC Karaoke Club
Kumihimo Workshop
Manju Workshop
TJFF Opening
TJFF Closing
JCCC Karaoke ClubSUBMISSION DEADLINE
Deadline for the May issue is:Tuesday April 10, 2018.
5月号の締め切りは2018年4月10日(火）です。
Your news is welcome! Please contact:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca tel 416-441-2345 ext.227
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Maki Klotz
Cover: Photo courtesy of Dave Ohashi

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JCCC Upcoming Events
YOUR NAME

April Movie: OH LUCY!

Makoto’s Shinkai’s breathtakingly
beautiful and thoughtful film isthe most popular and beloved
animated film in Japanese cinema
history, winning numerous awards
world-wide including the 40th Japanese Academy Award forBest Animated Film.
After a comet falls in a mountain village and reverses timeand space, two teenage strangers, a Tokyo boy named Taki anda country girl named Mitsuha each wake up in the body of theother. This odd phenomenon continues to happen from time totime, and they adjust to the situation, communicating with eachother by leaving notes for each other. When another cometis seen, they decide that they want to meet, but something
prevents this from happening.

Setsuko is a single,
emotionallyunfulfilled
woman, stuck in a drab lifein Tokyo. She’s convincedby her niece, Mika to enroll
in an unorthodox English
class that requires her towear a blonde wig andtake on an American alter ego named “Lucy.” This awakens
something dormant in Setsuko, and she quickly develops
romantic feelings for her American instructor, John. When John
suddenly disappears and Setsuko learns that he and her niece
were secretly dating, she flies across the world to the outskirtsof Southern California in search of the runaway couple. Director
Atsuko Hirayanagi deftly mixes humour, great performancesand poignant character study.

Date:		Time:		Tickets:						

Sunday April 15, 2018
2:00pm$10 JCCC member$12 general

Starring Shinobu Terajima, Josh Hartnett, Shioli Kutsuna, Kaho
Minami and Koji Yakusho
Date:		Time:		Tickets:						

Thursday April 19, 2018
7:00pm$10 JCCC member$12 general

May Movie: DEAR ETRANGERJCCC LIBRARY SCHEDULE

TUE/ THURS
10am – 2pm (lending hours 貸出し)
WED/SAT
1pm – 5pm (lending hours 貸出し)
FRI
10am – 2pm (non-lending hours 閲覧)
SUN/MON
Closed 休館

Closing Schedule
休館予定日
Closing schedule

休館予定日
Saturday,May 5

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Friday, March 30
Saturday, May 5

An honest and humane portrait of stepfamilies, one fraught
with misunderstanding
and emotional challenges, based on thebest selling novel.
Shinichi is a model
father to his family,
quick to leave the office to spend time with his two step-daughters Kaoru and Eri.
He never misses a catch-up day with his biological child Saori
either. But when his wife announces she’s pregnant, the delicate balance is thrown off. Kaoru starts rebelling, Shinichi’s job
is in jeopardy and his world begins to crumble…
Director Yuki Mishima and a talented cast tell a humane
and nuanced story about family and relationships. Winner of
the Special Grand Prix of the Jury Award at the Montreal World
Film Festival 2017.
Starring Tadanobu Asano, Rena Tanaka, Shinobu Terashima,
Kankuro Kudo, Sara Minami, Raiju Kamata, Miu Arai
Date:		Time:		Tickets:						

Thursday May 15, 2018
7:00pm$10 JCCC member$12 general

JCCC Upcoming Events
JCCC Annual Bazaar
The JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest
one-day fundraiser of the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday
May 5, 2018 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. You don’t want to arrive andfind that all the best bargains are gone!!
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganzawith great deals on logoware, lawn accessories, gardening items,
Japanese treasures, baked goods; plus lots of white/pink elephanttreasures and of course our Silent Auction with some great products
to bid on.
There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi, udon,
tempura, manju - for take home or dining in while you take a breakfrom your shopping spree.
If this is your first time attending, remember to stop at the bankon the way over. Most sales are cash only and we do not havean ATM on site. Don’t let a lack of ready cash hold you back fromgetting that fabulous bargain! Please come and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including
cakes, pies, cookies, squares, etc), Japanese food (including
manju, sekihan, chirashi, bento, etc), white elephant, new products,
etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the
JCCC reception desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be
refrigerated can be accepted on Friday May 4 and of course, on the
day of the event.
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, unfortunately, we
are not accepting any clothing donations.
If you have any questions or need more information, pleasecontact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or christinet@
jccc.on.ca.
Date:
Saturday May 5, 2018Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission: Free

JCCC Euchre NightOn Saturday April 21, 2018 the JCCC will be hosting another
Euchre night. This event brings together friends, fun anda little card playing finesse. There will be a cash bar, lightrefreshments, and prizes for the top scores! Scoring system isindividual based; no set partners. Rules are based on Bicycle® rules and once again the “stick the dealer” rule will be ineffect. Entry fee is $21 (including HST) for non-members, $17(including HST) for members. Entry is limited to experienced
players ages 19 years and older. Doors open at 7:00pm, playstarts promptly at 7:45pm. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Deadline for registration is Monday April 9, 2018. Spaces
are limited! Don’t be disappointed, register today!!!
Contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

JCCC Taiko Workshops
Spring schedule:
Date: Saturday Apr.14, May 12
Time: 5-6pm, 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate(May 12 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate)Fee:$20 plus HST JCCC members (per day)$25 plus HST General (per day)BazzarVolunteering Opportunities
From now to the day of the event, a lot of work is needed toensure that our annual Bazaar is a success! We have many
opportunities for volunteers. The JCCC welcomes all student
volunteers who are grade 9 and above to register online.
Parents are always encouraged to volunteer with their children,
but for this event, their participation will not be mandatory.
For those who need volunteer service hours, please bring theform provided by your school on the day of the event.
Preparation Day
We have a huge preparation day on Friday May 4, 2018 all day!
•Setting up booths and the areas and sorting donated items:(Anytime between 9:30am to around 7pm)•
Making inarizushi and some light food: (12:30pm to 5pm)
Sushi Bee
As we need to offer the best quality sushi possible, we will be
rolling the sushi in the morning before the doors open. We
appreciate anyone who is available to help on Saturday, May 5
at 7:00am! Experienced people needed!
During the Bazaar•
Parking Attendant (10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm)•
Crowd Control at the door (10:30am-3pm)•
Eco bag sales crew (11pm-4:30pm)•
Food Booth (10am-5pm)		
•Kitchen Help (9am-2pm, 11am-5pm)•
Waiter/ Waitress (11:20am-5)•
Clean-up (3pm-7pm) And more!
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 17, 2018 For sign
up to any volunteer work, please visit: http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/
volunteer/Spring 2018 Workshops
OrigamiDates: Wed Apr. 18, May 16
Time:
Fee:

7:30 - 9:00pm$7 (JCCC Member) /workshop$10 (Non-members) /workshop (plus HST)

Kumihimo
Dates: Sun. Apr.15, Jun.3

Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Fee:$15 (JCCC members) /workshop				$20 (Non-members) /workshop (plus HST)
$15 materials fee payable to the instructor

Manju
Dates: Mon. Apr.23 - Introductory, May 14 - Advanced		Jun.4 - Advanced (Repeat of May 14)
Time:
Fee:
		
		

7:00 - 10:00pm$30 (JCCC members) /workshop$40 (Non-members) /workshop (plus HST)
Materials - $10 payable to instructor

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Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2018
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the finest Japanese films that have beenrecognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences and theJapanese Film Academy.
The 2018 festival will be held from Thursday June 7, 2018 to Thursday June 28, 2018 and will feature many
North American and Canadian premieres. Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10:00am!
JCCC members:
tickets are $10 ($40 for a 5 film pass, $80 for 10 film pass)
General:		
tickets are $12 ($45 for a 5 film pass, $90 for 10 film pass)

The Third Murder

Sekigahara

Chihaya Furu Part 3

Color Me True

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the all the summer fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s summer session has started
registration. Join us for a busy week filled with sessions covering a wide range of activities including martial arts, ikebana,origami, folklore, language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. Sessions will run on July 9 - 13, July 16 – 20, and July
23 – 27. New fees for this program are $220 per child for a 5-day session, or $200 if you register by Monday May 31, 2018. JCCC
members are $210 or $195 if you register by Monday May 31, 2018. If you have more than one child to register, the 2nd (or more)child from the same family will receive a 5% discount (sorry, this discount is not available for early bird pricing). Extended campcare is available from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day, and a special activity each week. Campers are required tobring a lunch and drink.
Registration deadline is Friday June 29, 2018 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20 children per session.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

4Eighth Kyudo Introductory Course to begin in November
Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery, historically associated with the Samurai. Modern Kyudo is often described
as “standing meditation” and focuses on attaining proper technique and attitude rather than hitting the target. This teaches
the practitioner to react calmly and resolutely to his environment.
Seikyu Kai is pleased to announce a 15-week Introductory Course to
be offered at the JCCC starting in November. Students without priorexperience must complete the Introductory Course to be acceptedin the regular kyudo program. Students with prior experience shouldinquire with JCCC.
The Introductory Course is divided into 5 stages:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Hassetsu (The Eight Stages of Shooting and Posture)
Gomu-yumi (Practice Bow)
Subiki (Drawing the bow without an arrow)
Makiwara (Shooting towards a short-distance target)
Taihai (formalized movements)

By the time the course finishes, students will have acquired the basic
skill and knowledge required to join the regular class and continue
on to the next level.
Date: Saturday September 8 to Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 2:45pm – 4:45pm
Fees: $220 + HST(Please note that JCCC Membership is also required)
Location: Tatami Dojo at the JCCC.
Equipment: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks. Allother equipment will be provided.
Classes are restricted to those 16 years & over.
There is a strong possibility that at least one of the classes may have to be rescheduled due to other activities that arepresently being planned. Consequently, Saturday December 22 and 29, 2018 have been reserved for potential makeup
classes. It is not mandatory to attend all 15 classes. If you cannot attend one or two classes there are enough instructors
and assistants available so that those who miss a class can receive missed instruction the following week. However, we
encourage everyone to attend as many classes as possible because material in each class will build on the last.
Registration Procedure
1.
2.

3.

As a prerequisite to registration, all potential candidates must visit and watch a regular kyudo class for at least a halfhour between 11:30am-12:30pm on any Saturday from May 19 to July 28, 2018.
At the class, please introduce yourself to one of the instructors and your name will be recorded on a list indicatingthat you have visited a class, thereby meeting the registration pre-requisite. Please note that being on this list does
not necessarily guarantee you a spot in the beginners' course. The intent of the visit is to ensure that you have someunderstanding of a typical kyudo class before deciding to join the course. So please feel free to ask questions while
you are there.
Formal registration starts Tuesday August 7, 2018 and you must register directly with the JCCC by phone or inperson. The class size is limited to 20 people and spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis starting
August 7, 2018. You must pay at the time of your registration and your name must be on the aforementioned listin order to officially join the course.

5Haru Matsuri 2018

Help us Name the JCCC Drummers!

The weeks leading up to this year’s Spring Festival were awild swing of extremes in temperatures. We had 14 degree
temperatures on day and minus 10 with wind chill just 2 days later.
While we braved the cold, the warmer temperatures offered usa hint of the season to come. The warmer temperatures werealso a reminder of Haru Matsuri/Spring Festival at the JCCC.
Upon entering the building, visitors were awed by theimpressive Hina Ningyo doll display. But the visual attractions
didn’t stop there. There were lots of vendors with their colourful
wares and displays from our own heritage archives.
In the Hosaki Room, visitors got an extra special opportunity.
We were pleased to have Tozaburo Yanagiya who performed
two Rakugo comedy skits.
All three performances werefilled to standing room only. At
the end of the performance, a
few select attendees were
offered the opportunity to use
a fan and/or a towel to mimic
Mr. Yanagiya's performance.
In Kobayashi Hall, visitors
found more vendors andcultural crafts as well as live
entertainment. Performances
included all of the favourites: Sakura Kai, Ayame Kai, Sakuramai,
Himawari Buyo Kai, Ohana Hula and Kiri Koto Ensemble. The
new JCCC taiko program performed with many of our newteachers. We also had a very special ninja presentation by
stuntwoman Chihiro Tanaka and a visit from the MPP for Don
Valley West, Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Of course, there were also demonstrations of martial arts
in the dojos, tea ceremonies, Japanese food in Shokokai Court
and more vendors throughout the building. At the western endof our building, we had a bustling room of activities for children,
including colouring pages, open art creations, origami, andKimono dressing, all staffed by many enthusiastic volunteers.
With all that there was to see and do, everyone had a greatday!
The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations
that provide the entertainment and demonstrations. We also
thank all the great volunteers and staff, who have all helped
raise this great community tradition to new and greater heights!

Very soon the JCCC enters a new phase in our taiko history.
Through the generosity of Marty Kobayashi and the manyfriends who have started to donated to Marty’s matching
donation campaign, we feel we are on track with the buildingof the Chris Kano Taiko Studio. We are starting to run taiko
workshops in available times and spaces to keep up our
momentum until the studio is ready. For those who have been to
any of our recent festivals, you know that the JCCC drummers
are already a polished and exciting troupe. What is missing
is a name. Something new and fresh that reflects the exciting
relaunch of JCCC taiko!
We would like to ask for suggestions. We will collect them,
review submission with the board of directors and the drummers
themselves, and hopeful have a decision and an announcementsoon.
Please send your suggested name, along with a brief
explanation of the name's meaning or significance to jamesh@jccc.on.ca. before May 1. They can be anonymous if you wish.
Thank you in advance for your help!

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Photos courtesy of Dave Ohashi

Kodo's Chieko Kojima& Nagata Shachu Concert

Photos courtesy of Dave Ohashi

Now is the time to Donate!

All Donations towards the Chris Kano Taiko Studio Project will be Doubled
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, at
JCCC’s annual Haru Matsuri,
Marty Kobayashi injected a great
boost to our Chris Kano Taiko
Studio Fundraising Campaign byannouncing that he would match
dollar-for-dollar donations made(up to $54,000 by the end of2018) to the Chris Kano Fundraising Campaign. Your donations
to this exciting initiative will now reap twice the impact!
Chris Kano Taiko Studio Fundraising Campaign
The Chris Kano Taiko Studio Project is JCCC’s commitment tobuilding a suitable soundproof space in the Centre which willallow us to run a taiko program that will nurture young players,
as well as support the ongoing development of this art form
and its performers. The studio will enable us to contain thethunderous sounds of Taiko so other activities at the Centre cancontinue with minimal impact.
About Marty Kobayashi
Marty has been a lifetime supporter of the JCCC, and theJapanese Canadian community at large. He has been a longserving member on the JCCC Board of Directors, and also
served as President of the JCCC for many years. Amongst his
many recognitions, Marty was awarded the Order of the RisingSun, Gold and Silver Rays from the Emperor of Japan in 2016.
Conversation with Marty
We had the pleasure of catching up with Marty, and learning
more about his heart for the JCCC and for the Taiko Program.
Marty Kobayashi – MK
JCCC: Marty, you are a great supporter of the JCCC, and of
the Japanese Canadian Community at large and beyond, bothas a volunteer and as a donor. What is it about the activities at
the JCCC that touches your heart time and time again?
MK:Because my parents were so involved with the cultural
centre, I’ve been coming to the Centre as a kid long before theoriginal JCCC at 123 Wynford Drive was built. So I’ve grown up
with the Centre, and it’s very near and dear to my heart.
I also know that the Centre is committed to promoting theJapanese and the Japanese Canadian culture to the community
at large, and it’s good to see that the funds are always being
used judiciously.
JCCC: This time, you have generously come forward to matchthe donations for the Chris Kano Taiko Studio. Tell us how taikocame to the JCCC and its impact on our community.
MK: Taiko goes back to 1981 when the JCCC invited the
Osuwa Daiko drum troupe from Japan to come and perform at
the Tokyo Pavilion for Metro International Caravan, which was
the JCCC’s biggest annual event at the time.
I remember feeling the beat of the drum reverberating in myheart. It was so moving. It was a sensation. The Osuwa Daikogroup also played at the Caravan Award ceremony and was
so well received. It was fresh. Up until then, there was no suchthing as Taiko in Toronto. The following year, Oguchi sensei of

Osuwa Daiko came back to form a Toronto Suwa Daiko. Toronto
Suwa Daiko certainly went on to be one of the pioneers of Taikoin Toronto.
At the time, Chris Kano was 7-8 years old, but he heard thattaiko, and he was just enthralled. He later joined, and it reallymoulded his life. Another trainee was Gary Nagata, who also
was a preteen at the time. It totally changed the course of his
life, too. Now, he is Kiyoshi Nagata of Nagata Shachu.
JCCC: Can you share your involvement with Toronto Suwa
Daiko?
MK: I was very involved with Toronto Suwa Daiko right fromthe beginning. Many people from our circle of friends learned
taiko from Oguchi sensei, so I became the general manager
and helped with booking and driving to performances. Mostof the drummers were just teenagers. I remember when it waspractise time, everyone would be breakdancing, and spinningon their backs. Those were the young days.
JCCC: Why the passion to bring taiko back to the JCCC?
MK: Back at the old centre, there used to be a taiko program,and they practised every week. They performed at festivals,
and were invited to play at Ontario Place, corporate opening
celebrations – even performing in Ottawa and Montreal. It
was Oguchi sensei’s wish to bring world peace through theuniversal language of drumming. The trouble was, every timethey practise, it shook the whole building. It was distracting
for other meetings and classes. So by building a sound proof
studio, we can be even more committed to carrying on thattradition, not just for Japanese and Japanese Canadians but toall Canadians at large. That’s testament to the universality of
taiko, and that’s really moving. Taiko has a long history at the
JCCC and I’d love to see it continue.
JCCC: I know you’re very happy with the decision that
JCCC is naming this Taiko studio after Chris Kano. Why do you
think he’s the right person to represent taiko here at the JCCC?
MK: Chris is just so fitting. Chris epitomized the energy, thesoul, the life of taiko, more than anybody. Chris was the natural
leader of Toronto Suwa Daiko and Yakudo, he embodied taiko
here in Toronto and at the Centre. I don’t think there can be abetter name, and a better tribute to such a great person.

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Heritage
Found in the Archives
Internment Era Household Goods

The Moriyama Nikkei Heritage
Centre is always interested in
donations of internment era
household goods. Recently, atin measuring cup was donatedby Carole, who has been using it
for years to scoop her dry goods
into her measuring cups. She
only realized what it was that she
had after seeing a similar item
at another institution. Similarly,
Kathy donated a half pint milkbottle which she has been holding onto for years.
These internment era household goods help us to tell thestories of what life was like, how it was different than what weare used to today, and most importantly, what was considered
important enough to carry across the country, or across theworld, to begin a new life.
If you have any similar treasures, and are interested in
donating them to the JCCC, please contact Theressa Takasaki
at heritage@jccc.on.ca.

International Archives Day is June
9, 2018!
To celebrate, the MNHC will be hosting a Community Archives
Day!
Do you have old photos? Do you want to know how to best
preserve them?
What type of information should you be gathering from yourfamily?
For answers to these and more questions, watch for more
information in the next newsletter!

Hashi! Hashi!
Due to an opportunity to host a special exhibit ofintangible Japanese cultural treasures in celebrationof the 90th anniversary of Canada Japan relations,
Hashi! Hashi! is being postponed until further notice.
We hope this will allow artists plenty of time tobring their ideas to life. Stay tuned for updates andfurther info on Hashi! Hashi! dates.
As well, look for info on our upcoming exhibit ofartist Gloria Kagawa, beginning in August to October
2018.

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Nostalgia Night 2018
Saturday July 28th!
Mark your calendars! Nostalgia Night is Saturday July 28,
2018 and promises to be another great event celebrating thecontribution of those who have helped support the cultural andsocial development and the well-being of our JC community over
the years.
We are very pleased to be honouring this year’s
Pioneer Award recipients, the Japanese Canadian religious
congregations that support the Japanese Canadian community
and the JCCC over these many years. Their contribution to thewell-being of Japanese Canadians who were forced to move
eastward following the war, nurtured the spirit of the communityand continued with their enthusiastic support of the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre to this day.
Registration for this event will begin in May. The May JCCC
newsletter will have the flyer with all the details, but for those
who might like to plan ahead, the registration is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Early bird registration begins with the flyer in the May 		
newsletter and ends Friday July 6, 2018.
JCCC adult member - $20
Non-JCCC member adult – $25
Students 7-16 - $15
Kids under 6 - free
Regular registration ends Wednesday July 18, 2018
JCCC adult member - $25
Non JCCC member adult - $30
Students 7-16 - $15
Kids under 6 – free(Prices listed include HST)
We hope you will join us for this celebration when you can meetup with friends and family, learn about the religious organizations
and Japanese Canadian congregations who have supported
our community, and enjoy a great Japanese Canadian buffet!
We look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday July 28, 2018.

Community NewsJC Community Picnic– July 1st Save the Date!

Natsukashi-no Melody
ConcertSubmitted by the JC Community Picnic Committee

We were very sad to have to cancel the 2017 picnic at the lastminute due to flooding and less-than-ideal weather conditions, but
we are still planning on hosting the annual JC Community Picnic
this year. Please mark your calendars and tell your friends/family
that we will be back at Caledon Place on Sunday, July 1, 2018.
The picnic has been held almost annually since 1977,
making it a long-running family tradition for many Japanese
Canadian families in Southern Ontario. We are hoping it might
become a new tradition for some families as well!
We still have a lot to do to plan for the 41st JCCP, so staytuned for updates and we hope to see all of you there on July 1st!
https://www.facebook.com/JCCommunityPicnic/“Natsukashi no Melody” is coming back to
Kobayashi Hall on Saturday May 27, 2018,
starting at 1:00pm. You can satisfy your craving
for those good old Japanese hit songs!
Tickets are on sale now!
All seats reserved, $25 each with Bento. For ticket
inquiries, please contact:
Etsuko Doyama
416-291-7002
Keiko Omori		
416-531-2749
Date:
Time:
			

Sunday May 27, 2018
Door opens at 12:00pm
Show starts at 1:00pm

Obon Odori 2018

Submitted by the Toronto Budhist Church Bon Odori Group

Spring is almost here and with it, thestart of Obon odori practices at theToronto Buddhist Church. Come out
and learn dances to both traditional andmodern Japanese songs. Beginners arewelcome as step-by-step instructions
are given, and veterans will recognise
dances from years past.
Practices will be held every Tuesday and Fridays night,
8:00 – 9:30pm, beginning Tuesday April 17, 2018 until Obon.
Obon is a significant Buddhist celebration and it would be
wonderful to see more TBC members participating especially
Kids Sangha and their parents.
Obon odori is for all ages, any gender, the young and the
young at heart. So come out to the TBC to learn odori, see oldfriends, make new ones, and have some fun! The Obon festival
will be held on the evening of Saturday July 14, 2018 at the
JCCC following Natsu Matsuri.
Place: Toronto Buddhist Church
1011 Sheppard Avenue W. Toronto ON M3H 257
416-534-4302
tbc@tbc.on.ca

春立つや静に鶴の一歩より

Haru tatsu ya shizuka ni tsuru no ippo yori
Spring begins
Quietly,
From the stork's one pace.

召波

Shoha

春雨や猫に踊を教へる子     一茶

Harusame ya neko ni odori wo oshieru ko

Issa

The spring rain:
A little girl teaches
The cat dance.
9Ball Players and Sponsors
Needed for Sunday JC 3-PITCH League
Submitted by Bob Doi

The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League enters its 32nd season of play at the end of May and we are looking for additional
players and sponsors.
Our non-profit league, founded in 1987, is co-ed, with women and men, between the ages of 18 and 60+ and skill levels frombeginner to intermediate. Our main objective is to provide a social, yet competitive environment for persons or families of Japanese
ancestry to participate and integrate together, to meet others sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, to have fun and to makefriends.
Games are on Sunday (excluding the July/August long weekends) mornings (9:30-12:00) from the May long weekend to the endof August in the Warden and Steeles Avenue area (Scarborough/Markham border). We host post-game BBQ’s during the season andprovide a subsidized banquet in September. Each team pitches to their own players (players
hit every inning) in a slow pitch/lob ball format with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women)
pitches.
•
Membership deadline: Saturday May 5, 2018•
First-received, first-enrolled.
Memberships limited dependent on 4 or 6 team format.
•
Membership fee: $75.00 (no increase in 16 years!)
Includes: Team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at all games, league BBQs, subsidized
banquet with trophies & door prizes, all bases, bats, balls and other equipment, (players are
asked to supply their own glove)First day of play: Sunday May 20, 2018
If you would like additional information about the J.C. 3-Pitch League or would like to register
to play or would like to inquire about sponsoring a team, please call or email one of the following
committee members or check out our website: www.jc3pitch.com for registration forms andJC3-Pitch Organizing Committee
information or contact one of the following:
Back Row (Left to Right):
Glen Kawaguchi 416-755-6421 (evenings)
Derrick Terakita (HollisWealth), Jon Nagamatsu (Giants),
Alan Yu (Wietzes Toyota) and Tod Nagamatsu (Back2feet).
Jon Nagamatsu 647-988-5036 (evenings)
Front Row (Left to Right):
Rob Takimoto 416-569-8147 (evenings)
Bob Doi(Expedia Cruiseshipcenters),
Bob Doi		
email: JC3Pitch@gmail.com
Glen Kawaguchi (Hoult-Hellewell Trophies)
and Rob Takimoto (Expedia Cruiseshipcenters).

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.

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Individuals/Couples
In honour of Kaz and Nao Amemori
Rinzo and Aiko 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
Yoshiko Jean Goto & Family
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
Sam 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
Janet Michiko Nagasuye - In Gratitude
Mae & Shigemi Nagasuye - In Loving Memory
Beaver & Michi Yamamura - In Loving Memory
Isaburo and Noshi Nagasuye - In Honour of
Tsutae Yamamura - In Loving Memory
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
In Memory of Rei and Kim Nakashima

Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - In Memory
In Memory of Mamoru and Hanae Nishi
Ron and Judy Nishi
In Memory of Ippei and Hama Nishio
Dr. Nori Nishio - In Memoriam
In Memory of my parents Etsu and Moichi
Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In Memory
Nancy Shin - In Memory
In Memory of Nancy Aiko Shin
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki
In Memory of Toshiko & Frank Usami
In Memory of Ethel Midori Wakayama
In Memory of Amy Shizuko YoshidaGroupsAsahi 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
global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN

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11

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Summer 2018
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, 2017) to 12 Years

Dates

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

Times

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

Fee

$ 220/week
Early bird discount $200/week if paid in full by May 31, 2018$210 for JCCC Members
JCCC Member early bird discount $195/week if paid in full by May 31, 2018
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

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

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

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

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This team knows that exposure toculture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to the next generation. Together, they work to ensurethat the children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.

How to register

Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax.
Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week.
Registrations will not be accepted until after March 19, 2018
Early bird registration deadline is May 31, 2018(additional sibling discount is not available for early bird registrations)Registration deadline June 29, 2018

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

19Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 9 – 27, 2018
Please Print Clearly

Child’s Name:

One Form for Each Child

Last

Child’s Home Address:

City

First

NumberStreetApt/Suite

Postal CodeBirth Date:

Date

Telephone, include area code

Month

Ontario Health Insurance Number

Contact During the Day:[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

Name of Parent or Guardian:Relationship to Child: [ ] MotherSex: [ ] MaleYear

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address (for contact regarding program details):______________________________________________________________________________________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 31/18$220.00 On or after May 31/18$195.00 before May 31/18$210.00 On or after May 31/18((() Week 1: Jul 9 - 13
) Week 2: Jul 16 – 20
) Week 3: Jul 23 - 27($35.00 per week)==

Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)

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

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 19, 2018. Early Bird deadline May 31, 2018. Registration deadline June 29, 2018.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca20

For Office Use only
Receipt Number___________________________

Amount__________________

Date___________________________

6 Garamond Court, Toronto

Don Mills and Eglinton, off Wynford Dr.

www.jccc.on.ca

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Kado - The Way of Wagashi
Junichi Mitsubori Demo and Book Signing

Friday April 13, 2018
7:00 PMMoriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
Join us as we welcome Junichi Mitsubori, 3rd generation Wagashi
Master, on his first visit to North America.
There will be a demonstration of wagashi, a Q & A and a special gift.
Mr. Mitsubori will also be
signing his new book “Kado”(available for purchase).
$30 JCCC members$35 non-members
Pre-registration is requested
To register call 416-441-2345
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6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
416.441.2345
www.jccc.on.ca