March 7 & 8 JCCC Spring Festival
Tsugaru Shamisen & Taiko Concert
April 16 @ 7pm Kobayashi Hall

３月７、８日：JCCC春まつり
４月１６日： 津軽三味線 X 和太鼓コンサート
March 2015

2015年3月 Vol.41 Issue 3

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In This Issue...

2014 -15 JCCC Board of Directors
President
		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Jan Nobuto				
VP, Management 		Ann Ashley
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Treasurer			Chris Reid
Directors			Ken Fukushima					Anzu Hara					Chris Hope					Warren Kawaguchi					Karen Kuwahara					Lorene Nagata							Christine Nakamura					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Tak Yoshida

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JCCC Spring Festival

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March Movie

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JCCC Events

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Heritage News

文

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Donations

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Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions

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日本語紙面

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化

Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					Sid Ikeda
					Miki Kobayashi							Mickey Matsubayashi					Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Shari Hosaki

会館
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JCCC Staff

March

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

員

Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229

及Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221

びHaruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228

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Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231

タッ

Sally Kumagawa
Donations/Memberships/Classes Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Yuki Hipsh
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Sandy Chan
Executive Assistant/Newsletter & Website		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Office Assistantmakik@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.227

Elizabeth Fujita
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
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext. 222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Sandy ChanJapanese Section: Maki Klotz, Haruko Ishihara, Sandy Chan
Cover Picture: Collage of 2014 at the JCCC.

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Calendar of Events

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Sat/Sun 7/8
Spring Festival - Haru Matsuri
Sat
14
Karaoke ClubSun
15
Emerging Nikkei Artist Exhibit -					Artist Talk
Mon
16
Spring classes start
Thurs 19
Special Movie screening “Nagatsura”
Mon
23
Manju Workshop
Wed
25
Origami Workshop
Thurs 26
Movie Night - Kabukicho Love HotelSat
28
Karaoke Club
April
Fri
3
JCCC closed -Good Friday
Sat
11
Karaoke ClubSun
12
Kumihimo Workshop
Mon
13
Manju Workshop
Thurs 16
Tsugaru Shamisen & Taiko Concert
Sat
25
Karaoke ClubSun
26
Manju BeeThurs 30
Movie Night
May
Sat
2
BazaarSun
10
Kumihimo Workshop
Mon
18
JCCC closed -Victoria Day
Sat
23
Karaoke ClubMon
25
Manju Workshop
Wed
27
Origami Workshop
Sat
30
Sakura GalaSUBMISSION DEADLINE
Deadline for the April 2015 issue is Monday March 9, 2015.

日本語の記事も受け付けています。4月号の締め切りは2015年3月9日(月）です。
Your news is welcome! Please contact:
newsletter@jccc.on.catel 416-441-2345 ext.226

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Spring Festival Haru Matsuri
We are just days away from our annual Spring Festival Haru Matsuri. You definitely
don’t want to miss this annual event!
We are pleased to announce that in line with this year's theme, there will bea display of authentic artifacts related to Samurai around the building - everythingfrom swords to armour. Additionally, you can meet some of the members of the
JCCC Token Kai, a group dedicated to the study of the Japanese sword.
JCCC traditional dance groups Ayame-Kai, Himawari Buyo Kai and SakuraKai as well as Kiri Koto Ensemble (koto and shamisen), and Yakudo (Japanese
Taiko drumming) will also be performing throughout the two-day festival.
As usual, there will also be a wide range of Japanese cuisine available socome join us for lunch or an early dinner.
We will also have our elaborate display of Hina Matsuri Dolls. For a small fee,volunteers from the Toronto Kimono Club and the Discover Japan program will
dress visitors in kimono so that you can head on over to the display to take yourown photos in traditional style.
And last but far from the least are a variety of hands on activities in ourchildren’s area.
So gather your family and friends and come join us as we celebrate the arrivalof Spring!
Date: Saturday March 7 & Sunday March 8, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 5:00pm
Admission: Family $14 (2 adults/2 children), Adults $6,
		Children (5-16 yrs) $4, Seniors (over 65) $4,
		
JCCC Members and Under 5 years free
For further information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345, or visit our
website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Powerful New Sounds of Japan

KOJI YAMAGUCHI - Tsugaru Shamisen x YOSHIHIKO FUEKI - Taiko2015 North American TourLive Concert @ JCCC Kobayashi HallIn April, Koji Yamaguchi will be back with his shamisen at the JCCC along with international taiko performer Yoshihiko Fueki.
Date:
Time:
Tickets:			

Thursday April 16, 2015
7:00pm$22.12 (+HST) for members and students$26.55 (+HST) for non-members

Yoshihiko Fueki - Studied Japanese musical instrumentsfrom a young age, and was involved in the start up of the taiko
group, Dacunto. Since then he has been introducing Japanese
taiko within and outside of Japan through solo concerts andworkshops. He belongs to various Japanese musical groups andenjoys collaborating with musicians from different music genres.
Koji Yamaguchi - Under his grandmother’s (shamisen teacher)influence, he become a performer not only celebrated in Japanbut also internationally, and teaches Shamisen at his own
school, Yamaguchi Koji Sangenkai all over Japan. Yamaguchi
has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout Japan.
He is also a member of the famous shamisen group Hayate, with
Kenichi Yoshida of international superstar Yoshida Brothers as
its producer.

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MARCH MOVIEKABUKICHO LOVE HOTEL☆☆☆☆
Mark Schilling, The Japan Times
Director Ryuichi Hiroki’s erotically-charged and hugely entertaining 2015 film traces the intersecting lives of the staff and clientele at the Atlas
Hotel in Tokyo’s notorious Kabukicho red-light neighborhood.
Toru (Shota Sometani), the establishment’s disenchanted manager, is having an exceptionally bad day. He has lost his job at a prestigious
Tokyo hotel and must now settle for managing the slightly seedy, definitely disreputable Atlas – a fact he must hide from his ambitious
singer-songwriter girlfriend Saya (Atsuko Maeda). Over the course of the next 24 hours we meet Saya again as she checks in with a randy
music industry executive. Meanwhile, down the hall Toru discovers his estranged younger sister shooting a porn film in an attempt to pay auniversity tuition that her parents – ruined in the 3.11 disaster – can no longer afford.
The hotel is also central to the life of Heya (Lee Eun-Woo), a Korean “delivery girl” (read: call girl) working to raise money to open a shopwith her mother back home. Her boyfriend Chong-su (Roy Son Il-kwon) struggles both to make a hard-scrabble living at a local Korean eateryand to accept Heya’s vocation.
Other storylines include a pair of lust-crazed police detectives, a yakuza lothario and his young mark, and a member of the hotel cleaning
staff who has been hiding a secret – and a man – in her closet for the past 15 years.
Kabukicho Love Hotel's frankness regarding the things characters do with their bodies is matched by the sympathy and sensitivity withwhich it portrays their emotional lives. Hilarious, heart-breaking and boasting fine and courageous performances by a talented cast.
Contains nudity and adult content. Admittance restricted to 18+.
©2014 Kabukicho Love Hotel Film Partners. Gambit/Happinet
Date:
Time:

Thursday March 26, 2014
7:00pmTickets: $8 (JCCC Members), $10 (General)
NOTE: THIS SCREENING WILL BE PRECEEDED BY THE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL’S
2015 LINE-UP.

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Member Safety is Our Priority
The JCCC is very fortunate to have volunteers and staff who are caring and responsible on every level of the centre's operations.
Nonetheless, we do not take the well-being and safety of our members lightly. In order to ensure that our existing processes are sound,and that all our programs provide a safe environment for our participants, the Board of Directors, along with the staff of the JCCC haverecently undergone training in abuse awareness, prevention and protection. This training program was developed in partnership with
Plan to Protect®, experts in the field of abuse prevention, to address the unique needs and nature of the JCCC. The great news is that all
our program leaders and instructors will be participating in this training in the coming months, adding further assurances that the JCCC
continually improves its responsible stewardship.

Nostalgia Night 2015
Nostaliga Night Committee

We are extremely pleased to announce that this year’s Nostalgia
Night recipient of the Heritage Pioneer Award is the New Japanese
Canadian Association (NJCA), an organization that started
almost forty years ago and continues to thrive today with a very
healthy membership.
Over the years, the NJCA has provided support to andopportunities for new Japanese immigrants (Shin Issei) andsubsequently the Shin Nisei through their programs and events.
The JCCC is grateful that the NJCA has taken a very active role inplanning, promoting, supporting, and attending events at the JCCC
that bring our communities together.
Again this year, Nostalgia Night will offer an early bird
registration (up to and including Friday June 5, 2015).
JCCC members - $15.00, Non members - $20.00
Children (6-13) - $5.00 Children under 6 – free
Registration from Satuday June 6:
JCCC Members - $20.00, Non-members - $25.00
Deadline to register for this event is Friday June 26.
This will be another wonderful event where you will be able tomeet our honourees, mingle with friends, and enjoy a wonderful
Japanese Canadian buffet. So circle Saturday July 4, 2015 on
your calendar and look for the flyer in the next newsletter for further
registration information.

JCCC EUCHRE NIGHT
On Saturday March 21, 2015 the JCCC will be hosting another
Euchre night. This event brings together friends, fun and a little
card playing finesse. There will be a 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. Entryis limited to experienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors
open at 7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:45pm. Cash prizes will beawarded.
Deadline for registration is Friday March 13, 2015. Spaces arelimited! Don’t be disappointed, register today!!! Contact the JCCC
at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

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 is getting readyto start 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 6-10, July 13-17, and July 2024. Fees for this program are $200 per child for a 5-day session.
A 10% discount will be applied for JCCC members and additionalchildren from the same family will receive a 5% discount. If you
register before Thursday April 30, you get the earlybird price of just$180 per child!
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm 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 to bring alunch and drink.
Registration begins Monday March 23, 2015 and theregistration deadline is Monday June 29, 2015. 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.

Kamp Kodomo March BreakSpaces are still available for the Kamp Kodomo March Breaksession. We have extended the registration deadline to March 6th.
Sign up now for all the Kamp fun!

JCCC ANNUAL BAZAARThe JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest one-day fundraiser of the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday
May 2, 2015 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. You won’t want to miss any of the bargains!!
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza with great deals on Noritake tableware, logoware, lawn accessories, gardening
items, starter plants, baked goods, etc., plus lots of white/pink elephant treasures 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, mochi, udon, tempura - for take home or dining in while you take a break fromyour shopping spree. 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, chiraishi, bentos, etc), white elephant, new products, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception deskanytime after April 1st. Perishable donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on May 1st and of course on the 2nd.
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we ask that you DO NOT donate clothing.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or christinet@jccc.on.ca.
Date: Saturday May 2, 2015
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission: FreeBAZAAR VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIESFrom now to the day of the event, a lot of work is needed to ensure that our annual Bazaar is a success! We have many opportunities forvolunteers. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! There are jobs for everyone, from those who need high school volunteer hours (over 15
years old) to those of us who are “young at heart”. Time commitments can be tailored according to your availability. Types of work in needof volunteer help are as follows:

Manju Bee - Sunday April 26, 2015 (10:00am - 4:00pm)

This is an opportunity for people to learn how to make a few different types of manju (red bean Japanese sweets). In the past this date has
traditionally been our Mochitsuki Day. While we appreciate the many years of support for this activity, we have found that demand for mochi
has dwindled over the years. We hope that all our previous volunteers will still come out to join in and that we can entice some new volunteers
as well. No experience is necessary.
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 21, 2015

Preparation Day - Friday May 1, 2015 (All day)•
Assist with setting up booths and the areas for sales•
Making Inarizushi and some light food			
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015

(Anytime between 9:30am to approximately 7pm)
(12:30pm to 5pm)

Sushi Bee - Saturday May 2, 2015 (7:00am- )In order to offer the best quality sushi possible, we will be rolling the sushi in the morning before the doors open. Experienced people welcome!
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015

During Bazaar - Saturday May 2, 2015•
Parking Attendant 		
(10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm)•
Crowd Control at the door
(11am-3pm)•
Eco bag sales crew 		
(11pm-4:30pm)•
Food Booth 			(10am-5pm)•
Kitchen Help 			(9am-2pm, 11am-5pm)•
Waiter/ Waitress 		
(11am-5pm)•
Clean-up 			(3pm-7pm)
And many more!
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015
Online volunteer sign up will be available from mid March at www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/If you are new to JCCC, please also submit an online volunteer profile. If you do not have any access to the internet, please contact Yuki
Hipsh below. (Please excuse any delay in response due to the high volume of applicants for this event.)
Email: volunteer@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 ext.235

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UkuleleThe JCCC Ukulele Program will introduce students to play and sing Hawaiian as well as Japanese andEnglish folk songs. If you already have experience playing the ukulele, you might like to join one of the 2existing classes – advanced beginner and intermediate. Please contact our instructor, Harry Kawabe at
kawabeh@bell.net or 905-791-2057 to inquire. Good news is that the new beginner class will be offeredthis Spring for those who have no prior experience playing the instrument. Please call JCCC reception
at 416-441-2345. Minimum of 5 students to conduct this class.

Spring session 							Class 								Time		
Hoaloha (advanced beginner):						Class Dates*: Thur. April 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 4, 18, July 2, 16
7:00 – 8:00pm
Pilialoha (Intermediate):							Class Dates*: Thur. April 9, 23, May 7, 21, June 4, 18, July 2, 16
8:00 – 9:00pm
Beginner:								Class Dates*: Thur. April 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 11, 25, July 9, 23 7:00 – 8:00pm*Classes run every other week.

Photo courtesy of Cary Rothbart.

Fee: $60 (+ HST)

Spring Etegami Class
Etegami classes will start again in April. Please note new revised
time for Saturday classes. Drop in classes also available. Family
participation welcome!
Wednesday Class
Dates: Wed. Apr. 1, 15, 29, May 13, 27, Jun. 10
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $90 (+HST) / Drop in for $18.
Saturday Class
Dates: Sat. Apr. 11, May, 9, Jun. 13
Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
Fee: $45 (+HST) / Drop in for $18.

Bonsai Class
Mike Roussel will be back this Spring to lead another set of 10classes. Register now to avoid disappointment.
Date:
Time:
Fee:

Wednesday March 18, 2015
7:30 – 9:00pm$60 (+HST). Materials are extra.

Haiku Corner
木枯やkogarashiya

竹に隠れて

俳句コーナー
しづまりぬ

takenikakurete shizumarinu

The winter tempest		

Hid itself in the bamboos			6

And grew still.

芭蕉

BashouUnderstanding Chado, the Wayof TeaReid Burridge, Urasenke Tankokai

For the past few years, members of the Urasenke Tankokai, Toronto
have been teaching Chado at the JCCC. How is it that the simple
act of making tea got so complicated and why would anyone spend
a lifetime trying to perfect it?
Part of my job as an instructor of Chado is to help new students
find some relevance in this art form. What Chado is at its core isthe communication of the host to his/her guests using the vehicleof tea. The host gathers together the utensils s/he will use with atheme in mind. It could be a happy occasion or a sad occasion. The
host and guest enter into a world together for the next few hours tocelebrate their time together, focusing on the moment.
Chado is the quintessential Japanese art form. It takes in manyof the tradition crafts. All of the utensils used are handmade andmeant to be appreciated as part of the tea performance.
Of course, there is the philosophic aspect of Chado. The
founder of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea was a man called Senno Rikyu. He lived in the 15th Century. He combined philosophies
such as Shintoism, Tao, Christianity and of course Zen Buddhism
with tea. It is said that “Tea and Buddhism are One.” Although tea is
not a religious service it is considered a form of walking meditationin its consideration for Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquillity. I
invite you for a Bowl of Tea.
		

Date:
Time:
Fee:

Friday March 20, 2015 (8 classes)
7:00 – 9:00pm$70 (+HST). Materials are extra.

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Sedai Project:
Frequently Asked
Questions
Sedai Corner

As winter works through its last throes, the Sedai Project would liketo take a moment to reflect upon some “frequently asked questions”
about Sedai, for new and old members of the JCCC community
alike, and beyond.
What is Sedai?
Sedai is a project that was born out of the desire and necessity torecord, preserve, and promote awareness and education regarding
the experiences of Canadian Nikkei, specifically with respect
to WWII. The Project’s founder, Connie Sugiyama, was inspiredby a similar project in the US called Densho. With the impetusthat Canadian stories were being lost to time and the passing ofcommunity elders, the Sedai Project was created with likemindedvolunteers with the goals of recording, preserving, and promoting
awareness and cultural understanding at its core. Today, with 205
unique individuals contributing over 500 hours of full interviews,
and 146 storytellers who participated over two conferences, Sedai
continues to build the community mosaic of stories, voices, andexperiences.
Where can I access Sedai content?
Sedai content can be publicly accessed through two main
vehicles: the Sedai website, found at www.sedai.ca, and in person
via tablets and displays available in the JCCC Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre. In maintaining this largely digital archive, the
JCCC archives group assists with managing the material. As you
might imagine, paper and soft record keeping, digital preservation,
along with the full processing of over 500 hours of interviews is adaunting task – should you be interested in assisting Sedai withincreasing accessibility and promoting usage of the database,
Sedai welcomes eager volunteers!
You already have so many interviews – why do you need mystory?
Each of us has a very unique understanding of our personal history.
When we are able to give our own history, why would we then deferthat task to someone else? In building a community mosaic, eachindividual piece is absolutely vital in creating a larger picture that is
as detailed and accurate as possible. While Sedai may have 205
individuals currently on record, there were over 20,000 individuals
forced to relocate from the coast of British Columbia. That would
mean, at present, only 1% of our community is represented.
For these reasons, Sedai is dedicated to helping every voice beheard – that each account and history be treated as unique andimportant, informing Canadians and beyond about the history ofCanadian Nikkei.
As for the value of video recording, that answer can beillustrated through an anecdote from Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan,
Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project.
“I still remember my grade 10 history class, when we cameupon studying WWII and the Canadian home front. I desperately
wanted to know more about the very ‘Canadian’ experience –albeit horrible and unjust – that my own family had gone through.

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The textbook, however, had one small paragraph – maybe threesentences – referencing internment. My teacher knew little about
the history or available resources, and moved on after reading thepassage aloud. I never forgot the anger and sadness I felt for myfather’s family, and for the thousands of families that were glossed
over in that moment.”
While current curriculum has evolved to better include thestory of Japanese Canadians, video recordings and a real humanface and voice are impossible to replace with text alone. Whether
for the next generation, or generations down the road, long after all
nisei, sansei, and even yonsei have passed, leaving behind yourown video legacy is irreplaceable.
We hope that these answers have provided a better insight
into the Sedai Project, and have inspired you to see your own
family’s history recorded and preserved. As always, if you havequestions, or would like information regarding recording your family
legacy, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, at elizabeth.fujita@
jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 303.

Quick Reminders from Heritage
Heritage Corner

As we round the bend on winter, we would like to take this time todraw on a few reminders from Heritage on upcoming events anddisplays.
Just in time for the JCCC Spring Festvial, Archives has been
busy preparing several displays throughout the JCCC on the themeof samurai and samurai culture. These displays will contain realartefacts from the JCCC Collection, ranging in age and origin. We
invite you to take a moment to enjoy the displays that Archives
continues to assemble in concert with and support of Centre
programming. With over 15,000 unique items currently in the JCCC
archives, there is always something new to see!
A quick note from the Arts Committee – the current exhibition,a multi-disciplinary exhibition of works by four Nikkei artists, in the
JCCC Gallery will be hosting an Artists Talk on Sunday March 15,2015 at 2:00pm. Exhibiting artists Emma Nishimura, Hitoko Okada,
Laura Shintani, and Naomi Yasui will be present to speak about
their work.
As well, from the Heritage Committee – in support of the 2015
Sakura Gala, Heritage is inviting members and the community atlarge to participate in a book review contest. The Sakura Gala 2015
is honouring the work of Haruki Murakami and Joy Kogawa and thesignificant impact of their work in the literary world. For full details,
please see the flyer enclosed with this month’s newsletter. Due date
for submissions is Friday March 27, so get reading (and writing)!
Lastly, as Heritage continues to improve educational
programming, we’d like to highlight a recent donation: an oldwashing board, with thanks to donor Kathy Okawara. These handson items are used to help students understand the time period,
as well as in activities to illustrate the heartbreaking process
of forced relocation and loss of property. Should you have anyold(er) household items that could have been used in and aroundthe war years, please consider donating them to the Archives foruse in educational programming before tossing them out. For any
questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Elizabeth FujitaKwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project at heritage@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext. 303.

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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign
Giving Made Easy
Since 1963, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre has been promoting Japanese Canadian culture, heritage, and history to the Canadian
community. The JCCC offers a wide variety of enriched Japanese cultural programs, festivals, heritage events and performances for its
thousands of members and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors. The Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign ensures the JCCC cansustain its unparalleled level of programming and events for the community now and in the future.
Leaving a legacy to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will promote and preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.
The JCCC wants to make charitable giving easy for all Canadians. Whether you want to leave a gift to charity in your will or you want to makea gift today, there are options to fit your needs.
The best ways to make a charitable gift now:••••

Donate appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or Certificate of Deposits. It can be done now or built into your will.
Donate real estate. Your primary residence may not be an ideal source of a donation but other properties you may have can beconsidered such as a cottage, an industrial piece of land, or agricultural property.
Donate insurance to help offset your tax.
Donate tangible assets such as a beautiful painting, vehicle or jewellery to receive a charitable receipt.

You can also build charity into your will:•
Leave a percentage of your will’s market value to a charity (e.g. 10% of the market value of your estate)•
Leave a specific asset to charity as identified in your will•
Leave a specific amount of money to a charity that will reduce your tax to zero.
Please note that the information contained in this article is general in nature and is not a substitute for independent legal or financial
planning advice. It is the policy of the JCCC and the JCCC Foundation to encourage donors to seek independent professional advice before
making a planned gift.
To support the Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign, contact William Petruck on the JCCC Legacy Committee at 416-249-0788 or
wpetruck@fundingmatters.com

Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo Donate to the JCCCIn May 2014, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo made a generous donation to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to support the work of the JCCC
in promoting Japanese culture, Japanese Canadian culture and “Friendship through Culture.” Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo made their donation inmemory of Denzo and Kiku Kamo.
Denzo and Kiku Kamo were born in Fukui Prefecture. Denzo immigrated to Canada in 1905 and worked for the railroad. He volunteered forthe service in the First World War but was disappointed to find he did not meet the height requirement. He went back to Japan in 1919 tomarry Kiku and together they return, first to McCloud, Alberta then to Canyon, British Columbia where they pursued a life in agriculture.
Together they raised a family of five boys. Denzo and Kiku are remembered as sterling exemplars of the Japanese Canadian ideal of hard
work, perseverance and the importance of family.
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Sakura Gala
Gains Sponsor Support
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is proud toannounce the Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation as
Presenting Sponsor of the Seventh Annual Sakura Gala. The
Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation is a strong supporterof the JCCC and the Sakura Gala and we are excited tocelebrate this year’s Honourees Joy Kogawa and Haruki
Murakami together!
TD Bank Group is extending its corporate support of the
Sakura Gala once again as Platinum Sponsor and Shiseido
is excited to be VIP Reception Sponsor.
The Sakura Gala Committee is asking for JCCC
Members’ help with the Gala’s Silent Auction. Please see
the Silent Auction Donations flyer included with this month’s
newsletter. Funds raised at the Sakura Gala will support the
JCCC’s vibrant cultural and heritage programming.
The Sakura Gala evening programme has ad
space available for purchase by companies, community
organizations and groups. This not only is a great chance tocontribute to the work of the Sakura Award, but a chance todemonstrate your support of the Sakura Gala and JCCC toall 400 gala patrons who will receive this programme.
For all Sakura Gala enquiries including sponsorship
opportunities and tickets, please contact Sarah Burd at 416249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates
on the Seventh Annual Sakura Gala. Be sure to save thedate – Saturday May 30, 2015!

COMMUNITY NEWS
Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts
Christine Mori, Bravo Niagara!

On Saturday April 25, 2015, Bravo Niagara! presents a dynamic duo, internationally-acclaimed
concert pianists, Mari Kodama and her daughter Karin Kei Nagano. Hailed as “Commanding
and electrifying” by The LA Times, Osaka-born pianist Mari Kodama has established aninternational reputation for her profound musicality and articulate virtuosity in performances
throughout Japan, Europe and North America.
A major highlight of the season for Mari is the release of the complete collection of
Beethoven Piano Sonatas as a box set (Pentatone), the culmination of more than a decade’s
work.
Born to a musical family, 15-year-old Karin Kei Nagano is the daughter of Mari Kodama
and renowned Maestro Kent Nagano of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. She recently
released her first CD with the Cecilia String Quartet, which has been highly acclaimed by thepress. Karin travels extensively with her parents, regularly joining them on their international
tours, in addition to splitting her academic and professional studies between Paris and Munich.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear these two phenomenal pianists perform together in
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience the synergy of music and wine as Bravo Niagara! transforms
Photo courtesy of Bravo Niagara! Stratus Vineyards' Press Alley into an intimate, industrial chic concert hall with a 9-ft Steinway
taking centre stage. For tickets and more information, please visit www.bravoniagara.org.

Nagata Shachu &Toronto Tabla Ensemble
The powerful and evocative rhythms of Japan and India converge
in this highly anticipated collaboration between two pillars of theToronto world music scene. The Juno-nominated Toronto Tabla
Ensemble, founded in 1991 by Artistic Director and Tabla Master,
Ritesh Das, has toured Canada six times, as well as Australia andIndia. They will join Canada's premier Japanese taiko and musicgroup, Nagata Shachu, in an evening of thrilling rhythms andjoyous percussion.

JAPANESE FLORAL EXHIBITION
Presented by

IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY OF TORONTO

Sunday, March 29, 2015
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Demonstration
Professor Makoto Fujii
Kyoto, Japan

Ikebana Displays
Tea Room

Admission $5.00 at the door
For further information, phone: 416-229-9950 or
416-467-4962 or email: ikenoboto@sympatico.ca

Momiji Community Bazaar
Momiji Bazaar Committee

The Momiji Community Bazaar is being held on Saturday March 28
from 12:00 – 3:30pm. The Bazaar continues to be Momiji’s largest
annual fundraising event and a much-loved community tradition.
This year promises to be our best ever - filled with fantastic andvaluable bargains, delicious Japanese and Canadian favourite
cuisine, a gorgeous silent auction - something for the whole family
to enjoy.
We hope the community continues to support Momiji with yourdonations. We also rely heavily on volunteer support to help on the
day of the Bazaar and on the days before, with sorting of donations,our famous “sushi bee” and “manju bee,” and set-up.
For more information on donating items or volunteering contact
Jovel at 416-261-6683, ext. 234 or Jovel@momiji.on.ca OR Lee at416-261-6682 or Lee@momiji.on.ca.

York University

Academic Symposium on Japan
Luc Pokorn, Glendon Symposium

On Sunday March 29, 2015 York University's Glendon campus(Lawrence & Bayview) will hold a high-profile academic symposium
on Japan, marking the 20th anniversary of an important tradition
at Glendon. Experts will speak on a range of different subjects
including the Japanese economy, pop culture, foreign policy,
Japanese Canadian diaspora and many more.
Breakfast, Japanese lunch and an optional wine-and-cheeseare provided, and Japanese cultural performances will also be
held. For more information visit www.japansymposium.com. To buy
tickets please contact JapanSymposium2015@gmail.com.
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of February 5, 2015
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Anonymous
10
Ms. Midori Fujiwara
200
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
Ms. Jean Goto
100
Mr. Glen Kawaguchi
16
Ms. Gail Kitamura
100
Mrs. Teruyo Kitamura
10
Mr. Tom & Mrs Audrey Morikawa 10
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu 50
Ms. Kay Munro
25
Mr. and Mrs. Akihiko Namisato150
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nobuto
50
Ms. Stasha Novak
10
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto
50
Mr. Kevin Shin100
Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa
100
Ms. Sono Sugie
20
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tanaka
100
Mrs. Kyoko Tomotsugu
50Mrs. Gladys Uchimaru
25
Miss Lilly Yamamura
11
Corporate Foundation and
Government
Donation and SponsorshipBlackBerry
Volunteer Grant
Buckley Insurance
2015 TJFF Sponsor
Grief Reconciliation International Inc
LegacyTD Bank Financial GroupNew Museum Project
Wynford Seniors' ClubRoyal Bank of Canada
Sakura Gala 2014 Gold Sponsor
In Memoriam
In memory of Amy Tsuruda
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
25
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi
25
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
20
In memory of Dorothy Toshiye
TanakaMrs. Asaye Amemori
25
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai
25
Yuko Arida, Dave & Maki Klotz
50
Mrs. Vi Arima
20
Mrs. Gayle Cali
25
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Karen Chatten 100
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
20
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron50
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hiraki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
50
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
50

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Mr. Geoffrey Ikeno &Ms. Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
40
Ms. Haruko Ishihara
75
Mr. Lloyd T. Ito50
Mr. Mitsuyoshi Ito
30
Mrs. Miyo Ito30
Mr. and Mrs. Tsugio Ito
50
Mrs. Susie Iwata
25
Mr. and Mrs. Toyoo Katsuragi
50
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
100
Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga
20
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
100
Mrs. Misako Kumabe
25
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
30
Mrs. Kay Mitsui
50
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu 50
Mrs. Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
25
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
20
Mrs. Doreen Nakashima
50
Mr. Kazumi Nishimura
100
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
50
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noda
100
Ms. Susan Noda
50
Ms. Kaye Oda
25
Mrs. Sakae Ogaki
20
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
25
Mrs. Mimosa A. Shiga
25
Mr. Shigeo Shigeishi
30
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Shigeishi
20
Mrs. June E. Shin25
Mr. George Takahashi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tanaka
40
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
30
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wakabayashi
50
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
25
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wani30
Wynford Seniors' Club50
Mrs. Mary Yamada
25
Mr. Masuo Yamashita25
In memory of Esther Kuwabara
Mr. Martin Kohn
180
Mrs. Barbara Wylde50
In memory of Frank Ryo Hatanaka
Mrs. Margaret Makimoto
500
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
25
Mr. Mas Mori
25
In memory of George Edamura
Mrs. Gloria Obukuro
100
Ms. Yukiko Sakai
150
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Cynthia Watada 200
Mrs. Kay Watada
200
In memory of Jeanne Mukai
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye
25
In memory of Joyce Izukawa
Anonymous
250

In memory of Katherine Etsuko
NishinoMrs. Pat Adachi
50
Mrs. Penny Berner100
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fee
50
Mrs. Louise Y. Hayashi
20
Ms. Christine Ichiyen
150
25
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
50
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
30
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
20
Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura
40
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nakamura
20
Mr. Tak & Mrs. Pollie Nishino& Family200
Ms. Nobuko Oikawa
50
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye
25
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki
25
In memory of Nobby Fujimoto
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki
30
In memory of Roy Takumi Honda
Ms. Gina Carvalho
50
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Irizawa
50
Mr. Hiroshi Kumagai
50
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Uchikura
25
In memory of Setsuko Nellie Yoshida
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
30
In memory of Toki Toyama
Ms. Sono Sugie
40
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
50
In memory of Tokio & Shig Oikawa
Ms. Yoko Oikawa
1,000
In memory of Toshiko Katsura
Mr. Isamu Katsura
300
In memory of Yoshie Kosaka
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
30
In memory of Yukiko Tamaki
Mrs. Judy Madokoro
20
Ms. Kathryn Tamaki
500
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Uda
50
Supporting Members
LeaderMr. and Mrs. Tsugio Tanaka
PartnerMrs. Ruby Fukumoto
Mr. Glen Kawaguchi
Ms. Kay Nagao
Mr. and Mrs. Akihiko Namisato
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
Dr. Jane Toyota &Mr. Richard Kenno
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama

500
150
150
150
110
93
110
150

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Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions
You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500.
Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's
ongoing operation and programming.
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Yasuhiko & Kyoko Abe
Harry and Pat Adachi
Terry and Koto Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Thomas and Betty Lou AraiJohn Armstrong
Bryan and Maiko Asa
Roy and Yukie Asa
Ann and David Ashley
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Eiji and Sharon Doi
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Masatomo (Mike) & Aiko Endo - In memory
Mitsuo Endo - In Memory
Yasuko Endo
Yasuteru Endo
Benjamin and Shirley Eto
Gerald Fowlie - In memory
Masanori and Yukie Fuchigami
Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Gengo Tom and Sumi Fujita
Alan and Patricia Fujiwara
Fukunaga Family
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Uncle Dave Tsutomu Hanada花田 - In memory
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Tom and Shay (Iwasaki) Hashimoto
Masanori & Natsuno Hayakawa - In memory
Shirley Fumiye Hayakawa - In memory
Andrew Hayden
In memory of Gerald Hayden
In memory of Senator Salter Hayden
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Irene "Auntie Rene" Whiteside - In memory
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In meory
Stan Hiraki and Dr. A. Marjorie Wani
Toyoshi and Kazuko Hiramatsu - In memory
Masajiro and Ume Honkawa
Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori

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Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Henry and Dianne Hotta
Yasumasa and Keiko Ichida
Yoshi and Takako Ichida
Hisae & Seichi Willie Ichiyen - In memory
Terry (Toru) and Evie Idenouye
Elsie and Katsu Iguchi
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Junji and Toshiko Ikeno
Glenn R Inamoto - In loving memory
Sanaye Inouye
Kiyo and Sylvia Ise
Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii
Hiro and Shozo Ishikawa
Shirley S Isojima
Arthur Shinji Ito
Chusaburo and Lily Ito - In memory
Denjiro Ito - In memory
James & Eiko Ito
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Kinue Ito - In memory
Mark and Miyo Ito
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr Richard Ito
Shigemi Ito - In memory
Yoshimi Ito - In memory
Ken & Elaine Iwai
George and Barbara Iwata
Tak Iwata
Roy James
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Shoichi & Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Goro and Takako Kawaguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Dr. and Mrs. John Kawaguchi
Kameo and Mariko Kawaguchi
Iwaichi & Ryu Kawashiri - In memory
Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Frank Masaki and Dianne Kitazaki
Don & Eiko Kiyonaga
古林Art & Misako Kobayashi nee Fukatsu深津
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory
Hajime and Kyoko Kobayashi
Kazuo and Chiyono Kobayashi - In memory
Kevin Kobayashi

Koby Kobayashi
Kristin Kobayashi
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
KOBO Isao
Hisako Kondo
Katsu and Kanekichi Kosaka - In memory
Kensuke Kosaka Volunteer
Yoshie Kosaka
Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Masayuki Kumabe - In memory
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Taeko Kumamoto - In memory
Fumio and Kimiye Kuramoto
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
Fred and Pat Kusano
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Ken and Barbara Kuwahara - In memory
Mariko Liliefeldt
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
George Hiroshi and Mary Tsuruko Maeda
Tom and Judy Maikawa
Bob & Kay Marubashi
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Bruce and Ruth Matsuda
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Arthur Asa Matsumoto
Carmen and Martha Matsunaga
Shizuo & Sawaye Matsunaga - In Memory
Naomi Matsushita and Scott Dobson
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Kay and Bob McBride
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Koei and May Mitsui
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Toshiko (Hosaki) Mori
Koji and Kay Morishita
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory
Jim Morita - In memory
Frank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu
Aiko S Morton nee Nakamura
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Kikue and Harry T Muraoka - In memory
Min and Lil Nagahara
Yoichi and Asano Nagai - In memory
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory
K. Nagao
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull

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Shichitaro and Naka Nagata - In memory
In memory of Stoney Nagata
Tony and Eva Nagata
Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa
Ichiro and Setsuko Nakagawa
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
George and Terry Nakamura
Joe.D.Ichizo and Miyo Nakamura
Mikio and Yukiko Nakamura
Shigeru Bill & Frances Yaeki Nakamura
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory
Linda and Mas Nakao
Akira Namba - In memoriam
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Denise Yae Nishimura
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tomi and Nana Nishimura
Tak Pollie Dawna Nishino
In memory of Joyce and Ian Nishio
Joyce Nishio - In memory
Kaz and Sachi Nishio
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Sam Hisao Nishiyama & Sumiko Nishiyama
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. NonoyamaFrank and Kazue Kaye Oda
Yukio and Faye (Sugimoto) Ode
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Frank & Miyoko Kadoguchi Ohtake -In memory
Haruo Oikawa
Naka and Kimiye Oikawa - In memory
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Tetsuo Oikawa - In memory
Toshi and Nobuko Oikawa
Yoemon and Yoshiye Oikawa - In memory
Tsuyoshi and Masae Okamoto
Christine Okawara
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Louise Okawara
Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo - In memory
Tosh & Grace Omoto
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
George and Rose Oyagi
Tad and Jenny Oyagi
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
Dr. Joseph and Jean Kobayashi Peasah
William and Lorraine Petruck
George&Florence Hanako Saito nee Naruse
Naotoshi and Fumiko Ruth(Tateishi) Saito
Shizue Saito
Yasushi Saito - In memory
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura

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Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Mitsuru and Grace Sasaki
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Joy Sato
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa
Hajime and Setsuko Sawada
Kenzo and Evelyn Sekiya
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Keo and Eiko Shibatani
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory
Kaide Barbara Joy Gail Shimizu
Ron Shimizu & Edy Goto
Clara and Joe Shimoda
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Brenda Shin
Masashi and Rose Emiko Shin
Michael Shin - In memory
Roy and Kay Shin - In memory
David and Emiko Shiozaki - In memory
Patrick and Hanna Suen
Miyeko & Kenichi Sugamori - In memory
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Dr. Henry and Joanne Sugiyama
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Kunio and Yoshiye Suyama
Shig and Marge Suyama
Tokusaburo & Yoshio Taira - In memory
Toyoko Taira - In memory
Shirley & Robert Takagi
Hideo & Fumiko Ruth (Miyazaki) Takahashi
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Ray & Mizue Takeuchi
Ronald Takeshi Tamaki - In memory
Kiyoshi and Chii Tamane - In memory
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Elizabeth 綾加Tazumi
Ted and Ikuko Teshima
James and Setsuko Thurlow
Tony and Mary Tonegawa
Kazuharu and Mieko Tsuchida
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Akiko Tsujimoto
Morito and Yae Tsumura
George & Ayako Tsushima
Grace Tucker & Peggy Foster - In memory
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull
Dr Irene UchidaDr. and Mrs. Paul & Susan Uchikata
Carl and Christine Fumi Uchikura
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Jim and Betty Ura

Frank and Toshiko Usami
Etsusaburo Mitsuye George Toshiko Uyeyama
Dale and Joe Vaillancourt
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Frank Yamada - In memory
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane In memory
George Kaoru Kikue Kay Yamashita
Hiroki and Himari Yamashita
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Toshiko and Takato Yamashita
Tsutomu Tom and Masae Muraki Yamashita
Min and Lydia Yatabe
Rev. Stan and Aileen Yokota
Patricia and Harold Yoneyama
Charles Masato Yoshida in memory
Shige and Sue Yoshida
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
GROUPS
Asahi 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
学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
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

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Dear JCCC Supporter,
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is currently requesting donations for the Seventh Annual
Sakura Gala’s Silent and Live Auction. This year’s Sakura Gala celebrates the extraordinary power ofliterature by honouring Japan’s Haruki Murakami and Canada’s Joy Kogawa with Sakura Awards.
On May 30, 2015, the Sakura Gala offers a unique opportunity to show your support for the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre and local community while promoting and advertising your company.
The Sakura Gala offers unparalleled exposure to 400 corporate and local leaders, business owners
and community members.
All proceeds raised through the Silent Auction will support the JCCC’s vibrant cultural and heritage
programming.
To donate an auction item, please complete the Silent Auction Commitment form on the reverse
side of this letter and return it to the JCCC either in person, by fax at 416-441-2347, or email to Sarah
Burd at sarahb@jccc.on.ca. For additional information, please call Sarah Burd at 416-249-0788.
Thank you for your consideration and generosity,

Gary Kawaguchi
President,
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

All Silent and Live Auction donors will be recognized in the
Sakura Gala Evening Programme, the Sakura Gala website
and the JCCC Newsletter

18Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON M3C 1Z5 T: 416-441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca
Charitable Registration #118972967RR0001

Seventh Annual Sakura Gala
Silent and Live Auction Commitment Form
Please return the completed form to:

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Sakura Gala Silent and Live Auction 2015
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1Z5

Contact Information:
OR fax to:

Sarah Burd (416) 249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca(416) 441-2347 ATTENTION: Sakura Gala Silent Auction

Deadline for Submissions is May 15, 2015
Description of item to be donated: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Value: $_________
Item is enclosed:

Yes
month

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day

No
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year

Item will be sent on: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __Please call for delivery instructions:

Yes

No

Name of Company/ Individual: _________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________ Province: __________________ Postal Code: ____________________
Telephone #: ___________________________ Other#: ______________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate how you/ your company would like to be recognized on the Sakura Gala materials:__________________________________________________________________________________

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JCCC 2015BAZAAR

Saturday May 2
12:00pm - 4:00pm

New
Time!

Featuring:
Baked Goods, Toys, Books,
Pink/White Elephant,
Noritake Tableware,
Plastic Accessories,
Garden Ware, Logo Wear,
Japanese Tableware,
Silent Auction anda Cornucopia of Bargains!!

Dining Room and Snack Bar
featuringdelicious Sushi, Udon, Manju, and much,
much more!

Cash Sales – No ATM on site
Help the JCCC help the environment. Please bring your reusable bags.

For more information, call JCCC at 416. 441. 2345

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delicous
Enjoy ourfoods!!
Japanese
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
Don Mills and Eglinton, off Wynford Dr.

www.jccc.on.ca

Love Books???
Have an Opinion??
Tell us all about it!!
Submit your book review to the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre by March 27 for your chance at a place in the spotlight!
Your review could be featured in a Literature exhibit, in the
JCCC newsletter and maybe even beyond!
Books reviewed should be written by a Japanese or Japanese-Canadianauthor or be about Japanese or Japanese-Canadian culture.
Anyone of any age can participate! Just submit a short review (max.
200 words), a picture or a poster either individually or as part of agroup. Encourage your class, your book club, or your friends tosubmit a review with you.
To submit your review, please either mail it to Heritage Book Review (c/o Theressa Takasaki, Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3Z 1C5) or submit it to the Reception Deskat the JCCC in an envelope marked “Heritage Book Review, c/o Theressa Takasaki”.
The submission deadline is March 27, 2015. Individuals submitting reviews must include their name,contact information (phone number or email), age, and their resident city on their submissions. Classes
submitting reviews must include their school name and school district, the name and contact
information (phone number or email) of the person submitting the review, and the grade of thestudents. The authors of the reviews selected for the public exhibit will be contacted after thesubmission deadline.

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Summer 2015
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, 2014) to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 6 – 10
Session 2 – July 13 – 17
Session 3 – July 20 – 24

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

$ 200/week
Early bird discount $180/week if paid in full by April 30, 2015
10% discount 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 23, 2015
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2015 (additional sibling discount is notavailable for early bird registrations)Registration deadline June 26, 2015
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

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July 6 – 24, 2015

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

One Form for Each Child

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

StreetApt/Suite

Postal CodeBirth Date:

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

No. of weeks
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for 2nd or 3rd child from the same family(not available with an early bird registration)
Additional Extended Program Fee
Total

=
=
=
=
=

($180.00 per week
before April 30th)($200.00 per week
after April 30th)=($35.00 per week)

Specify week:((() Week 1: Jul 6 - 10
) Week 2: Jul 13 - 17
) Week 3: Jul 20 - 24=

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 23, 2015. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2015. Registration deadline June 26, 2015.
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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