Special Premiere Screening: The Great Passage
特別プレミア上映：舟を編む

Winter Family Festival and Upcoing Events

ウィンターファミリーフェスティバルなど冬のイベント案内
November 2013 2013年11月 Vol.39 Issue 101

In This Issue...

2013-14 JCCC Board of Directors

President		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Peter Wakayama
VP, Legacy 			Art ItoVP, Management 		
Ann Ashley
Secretary			
Sharon Marubashi
Treasurer			Chris Reid
Directors			
Ken Fukushima					Anzu Hara
					
Chris Hope					
Shari Hosaki					Warren Kawaguchi					
Lorene Nagata		
					
Christine Nakamura
					Jan Nobuto					Cary Rothbart
					Ross Saito					
Nao Seko					
Takato Yamashita
Advisors			
Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					
Sid Ikeda
					Miki Kobayashi							Mickey Matsubayashi
					Steve Oikawa
					Fred Sasaki
					Connie Sugiyama
Foundation Chair			
Shari Hosaki

JCCC Staff

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

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

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Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
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

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Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223

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Toshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
heritage@jccc.on.ca
newsletter@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Hipsh
Community Liaison			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Terry Takashima, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz		
Cover Picture:From the movie The Great Passage
Your news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the December/January combined issue is
Friday November 15, 2013. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。12/1月号の締め

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Winter Family Festival2

December Events

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Upcoming Events

6-7

Community News

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Heritage News

10-12

Donations

15-16

日本語紙面

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及

切りは2013年11月15日(金）です。

The Great Passage Screening

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

Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

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Calendar of Events
November
Sat/Sun 2&3
Mon
4
Tue
5
Sat
9
Thu
14
Sat
16
Mon
18
Thu
21
Sat
30

Road to Asia
Tsugaru Shamisen Workshop
Tsugaru Shamisen Concert
JCCC 50th Anniversary Dinner
Reel Asian-JCCC Movie Night
Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Class
Origami workshop
Karaoke Club

December
Sun
8
Thu
12
			
Sat
14
Sat
21
Wed` 25
Thu
26
Tue
31
			

Winter Family Festival
Linda Ohama Cloth Letter Exhibit(to Jan 31, 2014)
Karaoke Club
Karaoke Club
JCCC closed - Christmas Day
JCCC closed - Boxing Day
New Year’s Eve Dinner and 		
Dance

January
Wed
Wed
Mon
Thu
Thu

JCCC closed - New Year’s Day
Shin-nen Kai
Japanese Cooking Workshop
Origami Workshop
Movie Night

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23
30

Special Premiere Film Screening...and Sushi

The Great Passage
Japan’s 2014 Oscar entry for Best Foreign Language
Film is a gentle love story that tells the story of an
awkward linguist Majime (Ryuhei Matsuda) and his
landlady’s daughter (Miyazaki Aoi), as Majime takeson the momentous task of editing a new dictionary
and defining the word “love”.
Majime is an eccentric young man and struggling
salesman with a major publishing company. His
linguistics qualifications and his tenacity catch theattention of Nishioka and Araki, dictionary editors
seeking a replacement for Araki himself, who needs
to spend more time at his ailing wife’s bedside.
Together, they embrace the ambitious task ofcreating a new dictionary called The Great Passage,in an attempt to reconnect people with the magic andromance of words.
Meanwhile, back at his rooming house, Majime
meets Kaguya, his landlady’s granddaughter, who
has just returned from culinary school. Her beauty,
charm, and dedication to gourmet pursuits soon melt
Majime’s heart. When Matsumoto, the chief editor,
learns of the chemistry between the two, he asks
Majime to write the definition for the word “Love".
Directed by Yuya Ishii and based on Shion
Miura’s best-selling novel, this gently absorbing drama
features an all-star cast and a healthy undercurrent of
quirky humour that celebrates ordinary people locked
in decidedly glorious endeavours. The film also
features Jô Odagiri, Kumiko Aso, Kazuki Namioka.
The film is presented by the JCCC's Toronto
Japanese Film Festival as part of the 2013 Toronto
Reel Asian Film Festival. In Japanese with English
subtitles.
Date:Thursday November 14, 2013
Time:
7:00pmAdmission: $10 JCCC members, $12 non-members
Sushi provided by Sushi Marche and will be available for purchase prior to the screening.

Japan’s Official Candidate
Best Foreign Language Film
最優秀外国語映画部門
日本代表作品The 86th
Academy Awards

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Winter Family Festival is just around thecornerBy Kristin Kobayashi, Winter Family Festival Committee

With the fall events behind us, Christmas will be here before you
know it. To kick off the 2013 holiday season, the JCCC’s 3rd Annual
Winter Family Festival will be held this year on Sunday December
8 from 12:00 to 4:00pm in the Shokokai Court and Kobayashi Hall.
We are bringing back many of the family favourites such as
the gingerbread decorating booth, special holiday crafts, the OPP
car ride, and photos with Santa. The beautiful Bells of St. Mathews
hand bell choir will be performing again for us, and crowd favourite
Jeffrey the Magician will return. Best of all, we’re very excited to be
introducing some fabulous new food vendors this year so come forlunch and stay for the activities!
Just a reminder that this is a cash only event, and we do nothave an ATM on-site. We are keeping the carnival-style ticket
system as well. Admission fees will remain the same - $5 for adults,$3 for kids ages 4-15, and kids under 3 are free. The children’s
admission fee also includes 3 free tickets, which covers the cost of
the photo with Santa.
For booth/vendor inquiries, please contact Yuki Hipsh at the
JCCC, yukih@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 235. For volunteer
opportunities, contact volunteer@jccc.on.ca. For sponsorshipinquiries, please contact Terry Takashima at terencetf@rogers.
com.
We hope to see you there!

Winter Family Festival 2012. Photo courtesy of Eri Asai.

JCCC New Year’s Eve Euchre Night
Join us on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday December 31, 2013, for anight of friends, fun and a little card playing finesse. There will bea cash bar, light refreshments, and cash prizes for the top scores!
Scoring system is individual based; no set partners. Entry fee is$21 (including HST) for non-members, $ 17 (including HST) for
members. Entry is limited to experienced players ages 19 years
and older. Doors open at 7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:45pm.
Deadline for registration is December 27, 2013. Spaces arelimited! For more information or to register, contact the JCCC at
416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

4Plan Now to Attend the FINAL JCCCNew Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance
Preparationsarenow
underway for the final
edition of one of Toronto’s
most popular New Year’s
Eve Dinner and Dance, tobe held Tuesday December
31, 2013 in the Kobayashi
Hall.
Ralph and Theresa Yuan
will provide the music for
dancing and fun on one of Toronto’s finest double sprung dance
floor. As in past years, a wonderful prime rib buffet dinner will be
provided by Calvert’s Catering.
Tickets are $100 per person and includes dinner, dancing,party favours, complimentary midnight champagne and snacks.
Seating can be arranged for 8 - 10 persons per table.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic party! Buy your tickets before
the December 13 deadline. Please call the JCCC at 416-441-2345
for more information or to purchase your tickets.

Shin-Nen Kai Dinner
Celebrate New Year’s Day the Japanese
way - with a feast!
JCCC and Tori Ichi present the JCCC’s
Shin-Nen Kai on Wednesday January
1, 2014, with a glorious array of delicious
festive food.
Master Chef Kunio Ishii has once
again teamed up with the JCCC to present
a sumptuous start to the New Year.
Classically trained in French and Japanesecuisine and experienced in Hilton kitchensinternationally, Ishii-san currently operates
a highly successful catering company.
Locally, at the former Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto, he held theprestigious title of Main Kitchen Sous-Chef.
The 2014 Shin-Nen Kai will feature door prizes, entertainment,a 50/50 raffle, and of course, the star of the show - an absolutely
luscious buffet. Over two dozen dishes of mouth-watering Osechi
Ryori (traditional Japanese New Year’ fare), sushi and yoshoku(North American fare) will tempt your taste buds. A cash bar is also
provided.
Bring your friends and family to this unique New Year’s Day
event like no other in Toronto. Doors open at 4:00pm – dinner
begins at 5:00pm. Please see the flyer inserted for more details.

Space Available

One of our tenants is looking for someone to take over the balanceof its lease (almost 3 years left) on a 1,905 s.f. 2nd floor premises.
Anyone interested should contact JCCC’s leasing co-ordinator as
follows:
Name:
Mr. Nao SekoBus:
416- 444-9900 x227
Cell:
416-579-6921
Email:
nseko@masamigroup.ca

Volunteers needed for Winter Family Festival! -Sunday, December 8, 2013 12pm-4pm

Volunteer Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm (Some areas require different hours.)
Area
1

Admission* (10:30am-4:30pm)

2
3

8Cash Ticket Sale*-2 booths Cash *Volunteer Sign-in*(9:30am-5pm)
Food ticket & Packaged food sale*
Food booth (9:30am-5pm)
Kitchen helper* (9:30am-5pm)
Gingerbread cookie decoration
booth
X’mas ornament booth

9
10

Comic drawing booth
Button making booth

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12
13

Face painting/ Tattoos, Nail Art
Game
Photo taking w/ Santa

14

Greeting card making booth(Etegami)
Police car ride
Parking control(10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm)
Story telling

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5
6
7

15
16
17

Job description# of people
neededSell admission tickets, count number of attendees.
Act as an information desk to assist people.
Sell tickets. (Handling cash)
Assist volunteers with sign-in and out.
Keep volunteer room tidy.
Collect tickets at cafeteria. Sell packaged food.
Serving food and cleaning cafeteria
Assist in the kitchen.
Assist with cookie decoration booth.
Assist with making ornaments. Crafty people arewelcome!
Assist with ticket handling and drawing
Assist with ticket handling, button making andcolouring
Assist with ticket handling (Experience preferred)
Assist with running games
Line-up control, assist with printing of photos.
Being elves and help candy toss & giving out gift
Assisting e-tegami and making stamp cards.
People who have Etegami experience preferred.
Assisting taking tickets and line-up control.
Direct cars at the parking.
Assisting with proceeding a storytelling session

3-4
5-6
1-2
3-4
8-9
7-8
3-4
2-3
3-4
3-4
3-4
5-6
3-4
3-4
2
3-4
3-4

*These positions are NOT suitable for 18 years old and under.
Areas #5, #6, and #7 will require wearing an apron, and a head cover (hat, bandana or hairnet).

Please let me know which area you are interested in.. If you do not specify, you will be assigned as needed.
If you are students who need volunteer hours, please make sure to indicate your grade.
Volunteers who are new to JCCC:
If you have NOT submitted your volunteer profile, please fill it out and submit it in advance. The form isavailable to download at www.jccc.on.ca.

Please contact Yuki Hipsh at volunteer@jccc.on.ca or 416.441.2345 ext235.

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Etegami – Picture Letter ClassAre you interested in drawing
and watercolour painting but
have never tried it before?
Etegami (Picture Letter)
is a perfect thing to try forsomeone like you! Previous
art experience is not required.
Etegami is a communication
tool to send your feelings tosomeone for whom you care about. Why not make an original
postcard? Family participation welcome!
JCCC membership is required to take this class. Classes will
be held twice a month (Thursdays and Saturdays) in November
and December for a total of four classes.
Instructor: Sachiko Hata Pereklita
Fall 2013 Class
Thursdays: November 21, December 19 10:30am-12:30pm
				
Beginner & Advanced
Saturdays: November 30, December 14 3:00pm-5:00pm		
				
Beginner & Advanced
Please bring your Etegami painting supplies if you have them.
Age: From children** to adults**Children have to be able to write the alphabet and/or Hiragana.
Parental supervision required for children under age 13
Fee *(4 classes): $60 + HST, Drop-in*: $18 + HST*Material fee included.

Volunteers needed for JCCC Library
We are pleased toannounce that booklending at the JCCC
Library has commenced
for Wednesdays andSaturdays. Please stopby to check out the newspace and what we haveto offer.
The book lending
will be available on thefollowing days (please note the during the "soft opening" phasepublic reading and book lending are limited to the schedule below).
Please note that JCCC membership is required to obtain the library
membership in order to borrow books
Wednesdays:
Saturdays:

1:00pm – 5:00pm
12:00pm – 4:00pm.Our efforts will continue as we strive to build the librarycollection. Donation of new and gently used books for children
in Japanese or by Nikkei authors, Japanese books translated toEnglish, and books by Japanese Canadian authors, are always
welcome.
In addition to donations of books we would welcome any
individuals who may be interested in lending their support byvolunteering, particularly on the two lending days. If you would
like to volunteer, please contact Haruko at 416-441-2345 x228 or
harukoi@jccc.on.ca.

Linda Ohama’s Cloth Letters Projectat the JCCC Gallery from December 12, 2013 to January 31, 2014
by John Ota

Originally, the project was 2 large cloth letters. Now it has grown to over 31 beautiful, expressive cloth letter quilts.
In March 2011, the world was stunned with the news of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that hit the coast of Japan. With 19,000
people killed or missing, the lives of thousands in Tohoku changed forever.
As a message of support, Japanese-Canadian filmmaker and artist Linda Ohama launched the Cloth Letters Project. Hundreds ofCanadian children drew, painted and embroidered cloth squares with images of hope and support to the thousands of Japanese children of
Tohoku. Ohama had the cloth letters sewn together and eventually they became big enough to fill a gymnasium. Because of the number ofcloth letters, they have been sewn together and look like 'quilts'.
“The people of Japan introduced me to my heritage over ten years ago”, says Ohama. “During that time, I spent much of the time withthe people of my grandmother's place of birth, Onomichi in Hiroshima province. I was introduced to the language, culture, people, and ended
up making some films with the Onomichi filmmakers.”“When the March 2011 disaster happened, I had to do what I could to help out after receiving so much from the Japanese people. It was
the first time that I visited Tohoku, but in the past two and a half years in Tohoku, I have come to know many remarkable human beings, bothyoung and old.”
Ohama’s response was to organize the Cloth Letters Project which has spread out to represent the voices of young people acrossCanada, Tohoku, and now from several cities in Japan.
Recently, the young people of Kagoshima created their 'Kagoshima' cloth letters from 104 original haiku poems. Kobe City youth added
a “Kobe City” cloth letter full of lyrical colorful letters that express energy and love.
This exhibition has been on a tour of Japan since its launch at the Prince Takamado Gallery, Canadian Embassy in Tokyo in October,
2011.
The cloth letters are now coming to Canada and will be shown at the JCCC Gallery from December 12, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
“The very first time that I visited the deserted town of Odaka, Fukushima which is in close proximity to the damaged nuclear Daiichi
plant...my heart broke to see and feel what we have done as human beings to this world”, says Ohama. “There was no life there in that town
which was barren of voices, birds song, a dog's bark, or cars..... when people see the cloth letters, I hope they will remember these voices of
the children of Fukushima and remember the young people's dreams for a healthy, peaceful world to share.”6

Sixth Annual Sakura Gala Honouring
Chiune Sugihara and the Jewish
Community in Toronto
The Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre is pleased to announce
the Sixth Annual Sakura Gala, the
JCCC’s largest annual fundraising
event. To be held on Thursday
April 10, 2014 at the JCCC, theSakura Gala brings together thebest of Canadian and Japaneseentertainment,
cuisine,art,business and style. The Sakura
Gala is a one of a kind, not to be
missed event.
One of the Sakura Gala’s
Chiune Sugihara.
many highlights is the presentationof the Sakura Award, which
recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions
to the promotion and exchange of Japanese culture and enhancing
awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada and abroad.
For the first time in its history, two Sakura Awards will begiven out. The first Sakura Award will be posthumously given to
Chiune Sugihara. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who served
as Consul-General in Lithuania during World War II. He risked his
career to issue visas to Jewish refugees so they could travel toJapan, allowing them to avoid being rounded up by the Nazis andbeing sent to the horrific concentration camps in Europe. In lessthan one month, he issues over 2,000 visas, resulting in his saving
over 6,000 lives. It is estimated that there are 80,000 Jewish living
descendants that attribute their lineage to Sugihara’s courageousdeeds of saving their relatives.
This year’s Sakura Gala will also celebrate the special
relationship between the Japanese and Jewish communities in
Canada. It is one of shared values, shared experience and a shared
mutual concern. Both communities have overcome prejudiceand persecution to become among the most accomplished andrespected communities in Canada. Historically too, whether during
the Holocaust in Europe, or the harsh post-internment years in
Canada, we find striking examples of mutual concern and support.
The Sakura Gala will celebrate this relationship by honouring witha Sakura Award the Jewish community in Toronto for its friendshipand support of Japanese Canadians following the Japanese
Canadian internment.
Please visit the gala website: www.sakuragala.com. If you haveany questions, we welcome them and look forward to hearing fromyou. To receive information about ticket/table sales, sponsorship
opportunities, how to donate an auction item or to purchase an adin the Gala programme, please call or email Sarah Burd at 416249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates on the Sixth
Annual Sakura Gala. Be sure to save the date – April 10, 2014!

Correction
On p. 4 of the October 2013 issue, Mr.Yoshio Nakatani wasincorrectly identifieed. His correct title is "ex-President of TOYOTA
Canada". We apologize for the incovenience this may havecaused.

The Japanese Jewish Connection
In the years following internment and the resettlement of manymembers of the Japanese Canadian community in Toronto,
there remained a significant amount of racial prejudice against
the Japanese. People would not rent rooms to the Japanese,
members of the community were refused jobs based on ethnicity,
certain neighborhoods in the city were even off-limits to Japanese
trying to resettle after exclusion from the West coast.
There was one community in Toronto that offered theJapanese community a very different experience – that was
the Jewish community. Through Jewish business owners andfriends, the Nikkei found jobs, places to live and were able torestart their lives. In Jewish culture there an expression Tikkun
olam, meaning "heal the world" which suggests humanity's
shared responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. It
was this concept that was brought to bear in their support ofour community. Many members of the community speak of theseexperiences but we are hoping to gather some information of thisphenomenon.
If you or a member of you family experienced support fromthe Jewish community in the years after the war, please let us
know. Just a few sentences is all we need but we want to gathersome of these anecdotes together to create a broader picture ofthose days. Please send your story to heritage@jccc.on.ca or
call Toshiko at 416-441-2345 x227 for inquiries regarding thisproject.
Thank you for your help.

Annual Udon Festival and Bake Saleby Konko Church of Toronto

The Konko Church of Toronto's annual Udon Festival and Bake
Sale will be held on Sunday November 24, 2013 from 12:00pm
to 3:00pm at Konko Church of Toronto 389 Kennedy Road,
ScarboroughWe are always looking for volunteers to help on Saturday Nov
23rd. For more information please email TOKonko2@gmail.com orcall Kishii Sensei at 416-261-9616

Haiku Corner

俳句コーナー

さびしさの うれしくも有 秋の暮sabishisano ureshiku mo ari aki nokure		

蕪村
Buson

An autumn eve;		

There is joy too,

In loneliness.
落栗の
音を雨月の 窓下哉
ochigurino oto wo ugetsu no madoshita kana

芋銭
Usen

Rain over the autumn moon:		Beneath the window

Chestnuts pattering down.
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Nagata Shachu 15th Anniversary and
CD Release Concert
by Nagata Shachu

Acclaimed Japanese taiko and music group, Nagata Shachu, willcelebrate its 15th Anniversary with a very special performance on
Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, 2013 at the Enwave
Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. This exciting new production will
premiere several works by each member of the ensemble. To markthis special occasion, Nagata Shachu will also be releasing its sixth
studio CD recording at this show. We hope you will join us tocelebrate this milestone anniversary!
For single tickets or for a subscription package to our concert
season, please go to harbourfrontcentre.com or call 416-973-4000(press 1).
More info: www.nagatashachu.com

Sumi-e Painting Exhibitionby the Sumi-e Artists of Canada

Sumi-e painting exhibits have provided many years of inspiration at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. And this year the exhibit,"Brushes with Inspiration", will bring more thoughtful insights toyou. This show hosted by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada will display
a range of emotions and subjects using this ancient Japanese art.
Date: Saturday November 16 & Sunday November 17, 2013
Time and Place: 12:00pm to 5:00pm, Shokokai Court
Admission: Free, donations are gratefully accepted
Opening ceremony: Saturday, November 16 at 1:00pm
More information: http://www.sumieartistsofcanada.org/

Sedai Corner

Sedai Receives Governor General’sAward Recognition

Photo courtesy of Nagata Shachu.

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After a selection process that included
projects and programs from acrossCanada, the JCCC’s Sedai Project
has received one of only two national
Honourable Mentions for the Governor
General’s History Award for Excellencein Community Programming. The award aims to inspire small,volunteer-led community organizations in the creation of innovative
programming that commemorates unique aspects of Canadian
heritage. After being evaluated on audience reach, community
impact, and Sedai’s contribution to increasing greater public
understanding of Canada’s history, Sedai was awarded with its
Honourable Mention, and will be receiving this distinction at aceremony in Ottawa later this November. Sedai wishes to thankand congratulate all friends, volunteers, and supporters of the
project – this distinction could not have been accomplished without
your incredible dedication. This level of national recognition andacknowledgement is a proud moment for not only the project, but
the community as a whole.
Sedai is also excited to announce new video footage being
released online this month. Several speaker segments from ourJapanese Canadian Experience Conference are just about readyto view. Keep an eye on the News section of our website, and ourTwitter feed (@JCCCSedai) for announcements and links as the
new videos are released.
Coming forward to speak about past experiences andmemories is an understandably difficult and complicated challenge- Sedai sincerely wishes to thank all our past interviewees, andencourages friends of the project to speak with those around you
about sharing and recording this part of history. Each individualis the only person capable of speaking about history from theirperspective, and it is this invaluable difference in perspectivethat Sedai is proud to be able to help preserve for generations tocome.
If you, or someone you know would be interested in learning
more about Sedai and Sedai interviews, please contact Elizabeth
Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca or
416 441 2345 ext 303.

Were You In Tashme? We Need Your Information!!
The Tashme Historical Project archiving team of Keo Shibatani, Harold Miwa, and Arnie Arai, poured over the information from the Tashme
Master List, an English translation of the directory published by the Shinwakai on December 31, 1942 containing 705 names, to try to
determine which resident lived in each house or apartment in Tashme during the internment. The task seemed fairly straightforward, butalso meant trying to determine the numbering of each house on the streets and boulevard as well as finding more information about theapartments - a lot more work than originally anticipated!
However, information from this directory, assistance from volunteers who help with the Tuesday and Wednesday archiving at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre, plus information from completed Tashme Historical Project questionnaires, enabled the Toronto team to
identify the residents in almost every house and/or apartment on the Tashme map.
The first draft of the map was completed in late March of this year and two copies were shared with the Tashme Historical Project teamled by Howard Shimokura at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (NNMCC) who are collaborating with us on this project in
Burnaby, B.C. The Nikkei National Museum team hosted a Tashme Day event on April 4, 2013 with the aim of collecting more informationand confirming the information already gathered. During that event those in attendance helped to further clarify and confirm information as
well as share stories and remembrances.
Both teams have taken advantage of events and activities that bring the Japanese Canadian community together to further encourage
the gathering of information and completion of the questionnaire. One recent event was the Nikkei National Museum Internment tour which
took place on June 17-21, 2013. When the tour group stopped at Tashme, the draft map was shown to the tour participants and staff fromthe Hope Museum. It was very well received by those who had history with Tashme and they took great interest in finding their family home
and those with whom they might have shared their home. It was also of great interest to those who wanted to learn more about Tashme andsee how people actually lived.
Having partners on the west coast has helped to broaden our network and communication with Japanese Canadians along the west
coast of Canada, the United States and as far away as Japan. Their support and help is also allowing us to take a broader focus to this workand plans are underway to expand the scope of the project.
Keo, Harold, and Arnie in Toronto and Howard and the NNMCC team on the west coast have worked diligently on gathering information
for the Tashme map as well as networking with other former Tashme residents to gather pictures and stories, and to encourage them tocomplete the Tashme Historical Project questionnaire. The many completed questionnaires that we have received thus far have provided us
with insights about the families who lived there. This information has helped us to confirm or correct the information listed from the Tashme
Master List, ensuring more accuracy with the map. The anecdotes that have been shared also give us greater clarity about life in Tashme
and people’s involvement in building the community. We are very appreciative of everyone who has returned the questionnaire and sincerely
thank you for taking the time to complete and return them to us, but we are still hoping to receive more!
We are pleased with the project’s progress thus far, but realize there is still some critical information missing - the names of families
who were transferred to Tashme from other internment locations after the initial 1942 relocation. Some of these families may have lived in
Tashme for several years and others for less than year. It doesn’t matter the length of stay in Tashme, we are seeking information about allof the families and hope they will complete the Tashme Historical project questionnaire which can be downloaded from the Sedai website:www.sedai.ca.
The success of the Tashme Historical Project is dependent on the information shared by the community. It is our hope that our request
for people who were in Tashme to complete the Tashme Historical Project questionnaire will be brought to the attention of those with who may
not be aware of the project. If you know of others who were in Tashme and may not have access to information sources such as Nikkei Voice,
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s newsletter, or The Bulletin, please direct them to the Sedai website (www.sedai.ca) or have them
contact Linda Reid (lreid@nikkeiplace.org) or Elizabeth Fujita (Elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca 416-41-2345 ext 303) or Jan Nobuto (jnobuto@
sympatico.ca).
We appreciate everyone’s support and hope to receive more completed Tashme Historical Project questionnaires to help us build arecord of our Japanese Canadian history.

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Issei Day
On Sunday October 6, 2013, the JCCC hosted our annual Issei
Day; A Tribute to the Seniors of our Community. This is an
opportunity to honour all Nikkei that are 70 years and over. We
filled Kobayashi Hall with more than 400 people in attendance. It
is also interesting to note that almost 75% of the attendees were
80 years and over, more than 70 were 90 years and over and wehad 2 attendees who were 100 years or more!!!
There was wonderful entertainment provided with hula,ukulele, karaoke and odori. We thank all of the performers forcoming out to entertain our guests. We also thank, Stan Kayama
and Kunio Suyama, for the emceeing the afternoon.
At this time we would like to make specific acknowledgement
to some of the people and groups who have helped make our
Issei Day so successful in the present and the past.
We extend our appreciation to Mr. Ishii for the bentos – aswell as the small group of volunteers and who began at 7:00 in
the morning filling all the bento boxes.
Thanks also go out to the crew of volunteers who endured
the attacks of an aggressive hornet while spending the day making
the fantastic manju!
A special mention goes to the NJCA and Anzu Hara, whomanaged the registration tables and helped throughout theevent.
Much appreciation is also extended to the Consul General ofJapan for the generous donation every year of the sake for those
90 years old and over.
We extend our deep-felt appreciation to the Japanese Garden
Club, Keiko Ono, Dave Ohashi, the hard-working committee, staff
and all the other volunteers for a wonderful event.
Last, but far from least, we thank John Shinsuke Uchikata for
his very generous donation towards the event and all our other
donors, both large and small for their contributions towards the
success of the event.

From left, JCCC President Gary Kawaguchi, Mrs.Yoshimoto,
MC’s Kunio Suyama and Stan Kayama, Mr. Shozo Ishikawa,
Ward 26 Councillor John Parker, and Deputy Consul General Yoshimoto.

Oldest female attendee Mrs. Fumi Kamitakahara with some of her former students.

Issei Day photos courtesy of Shinichi Nakao.

Please note that the next newsletter will be the December 2013/January 2014 combined issue.
10DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of October 9, 2013
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Sally Bailey
50
Mr. Ron Chalmers
300
In honour of Masa Yoneda
Mrs. Kay Doi
20
Mr. Mossy Fukumoto
27
Mr. and Mrs. Koji Goto
100
Mr. Leonard & Mrs. Noriko Grasso 20
Ms. Tomi Hiraishi
50
Mr. Geoffrey Ikeno &Ms. Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
40
Mrs. Kikuno Ikeno
25
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ito
25
Mrs. Mitsuko Kadonaga
30
Mrs. Sue Kai
25
Ms. Fumi Kono
100
Mr. Stephen Lau
20
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lee
50
Mrs. Margaret Lyons
100
Mrs. Margaret Makimoto
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Matsugu
10Ron, Jeanne Matsugu, Darren,
Verena, Bradley, Katie
88
Miyo Masaki's 88th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Saburo Miike
20
Mrs. Hannah Misumi
30
Mrs. Kyoko Kay Nakagawa
50
Mr. and Mrs. Takahiro Nakamura
60
Mrs. Rumi Nguyen
20
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nishi
300
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
25
Mrs. Sakae Ogaki
27
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Okada
100
Ms. Louise Okawara
100
Mr. George Pachovsky
20Mrs. Ruby Y. Puls
10
Mrs. Terumi Ruth Sagara
50
Mr. and Mrs. Tats Sakauye
20
Mrs. Grace Sasaki
25
Mrs. Masako Sato50
Ontario Volunteer
Service Award 2013
Mr. Noel Scott
10
Mr. Kenneth Seki77
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Selway
50
Ms. Dominique Setton
16
Ali Shakeri
10Mrs. Suzanne Sharples
20

Paul, Theressa, Timothy,
Richard Takasaki
250
Hideo Takasaki's 80 th birthday
Mr. Saburo Takata
27
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
50
Mr. Harry Tonogai
100
Mrs. Patricia Towata
90
Kay Oda's 90th birthday
Mrs. Satoko Mary Uchida50
Mr. Shinsuke John Uchikata
4,500
Mrs. Sachiko Yanagisawa
20
Mr. Naoyuki Yoshida
50
Mrs. Josie Yoshioka
100

Mr. Gary Kawaguchi
Ms. Alena Leung
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu
Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Mrs. Diana Wong
In memory of Shige Ashikawa
Ms. Jessie Ebata

Corporate Foundations &Governments
Donations & Sponsorships
Anonymous
The Japan Foundation Toronto
2013 TJFF Grant

Supporting Members
LeaderMr. Masashi Shin
PartnerMr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
Mr. Ernie Jomori
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lee
Mr. Dan Masse
Mrs. Kyoko Kay Nakagawa
Ms. Valerie Nash
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
Ms. Kaye Oda
Ms. Louise Okawara
Ms. Keiko Ono
Mr. Tad & Mrs. Jenny Oyagi
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki
Mr. and Mrs. Mits Sumiya
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Yatabe

In Memoriam
In memory of David Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Fujimoto
25
In memory of Grace Takata
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
30
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Smorenburg
50
In memory of Irene Uchida
Ms. Lynn Yamazaki
50
In memory of Jack Tanaka
Mrs. Katie Tanaka
200
In memory of Jim Ura
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
100
In memory of Koto Adachi
Ms. Jean Goto25
In memory of Len Leonard Jackson
Mrs. Kay Mori
100
In memory of Lolly Nishi
Mr Dale & Mrs Judy Kiyonaga
100
Mr. Ron Kiyonaga
50
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
50
In memory of Michiko Higo
Mr. Yoshinori Higo
100
In memory of Mooney Sato
Mrs. Norma N. Fleming
20
In memory of Nana Sasaki-Diggins
Mr. and Mrs. William Hatanaka
500
Mrs. Minnie Hemmy
30

Family Golf Tournament
Ms. Deborah Hamade
Mrs. Kay Marubashi
Mrs. Sharon Marubashi
Mrs. June E. Shin

50
20
25
30
25
25
150
150
180
140

500
150
150
93
127
127
116
150
127
127
127
150
150
150
110
150

Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre
Ms. Laurie Harada
500
Mrs. Dianne Hotta
500
Mr. Mitsuyoshi Ito
1,000
Mrs. Misako Kumabe500
Ms. Karen Kuwahara
500
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama
500
Issei Day donations are greatly
appreciated. The individual's name will
not be published in the newsletter.
Thank you, JCCC

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Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions
You can purchase a Friends of the 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 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
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Masatomo (Mike) & Aiko 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
Alan and Patricia Fujiwara
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
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In memory
Toyoshi and Kazuko Hiramatsu - In memory
Masajiro and Ume Honkawa
Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory
Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori
Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki
In memory of George and Kay Hosaki
Henry and Dianne Hotta
Hisae & Seichi Willie Ichiyen - In memory
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
Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii
Shirley S Isojima
Arthur Shinji Ito
Chusaburo and Lily Ito - In memory
Denjiro Ito - In memory
James & Eiko Ito

12Jukichi 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
Iwaichi & Ryu Kawashiri - In memory
Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Frank Masaki and Dianne Kitazaki
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
Kensuke Kosaka Volunteer
Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Masayuki Kumabe - In memory
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Taeko Kumamoto - In memory
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
Bob & Kay Marubashi
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Bruce and Ruth Matsuda
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Carmen and Martha Matsunaga
Shizuo & Sawaye Matsunaga - In Memory
Naomi Matsushita and Scott Dobson
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Koei and May Mitsui
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
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
Min and Lil Nagahara
Yoichi and Asano Nagai - In memory

Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions (Cont.)
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory
K. Nagao
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Shichitaro and Naka Nagata - In memory
Tony and Eva Nagata
Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa
Ichiro and Setsuko Nakagawa
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
George and Terry 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
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Denise Yae Nishimura
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tomi and Nana Nishimura
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
Stephen and Linda 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
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
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Mitsuru and Grace Sasaki
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Joy Sato
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa
Kenzo and Evelyn Sekiya
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu - In memory
Ron Shimizu & Edy Goto
Clara and Joe Shimoda
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Brenda 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
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
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
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo 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
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

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アジアへのいざない祭り
津軽三味線を弾いてみようワークショップ
津軽三味線公演
ＪＣＣＣ５０周年記念ディナー

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和食ワークショップ

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折り紙ワークショップ

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２０１４年の第８６回アカデミー賞の最優秀外国語映画部門日本代表作品である「舟を編む」を２０１３年１１月１４日（木）午後７時から上映します。石井裕也監督、松田龍平と宮崎あおい出演の話題作です。今回の上映はＪＣＣＣ日本映画祭とトロントReel Asian フィル
ムフェスティバルの共催によるものです。
入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員$１０、非会員＄１２です。
日本語音声、英語字幕。秋の夜長にぜひお越し下さい。
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纂する辞書編集部に迎えられる。個性的な編 集部の面々に囲まれ、辞書づくりに没頭する馬締は、ある日、林香具矢という女性に出会い、心ひかれる。言葉を扱う仕事をしながらも、香具矢に気持ちを伝え る
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旅する布手紙プロジェクト
もともとは２枚の布手紙でスタートしたプロジェクトが今では心のこもった３１枚の布手紙になりました。
この「がんばれ東北！カナダと日本キッズメッセージキルトプロジェクトは東日本大震災が起きたと
き、被災地の方々を元気付けるために日系カナダ人のフィルムメー
カーそしてアーティストであるリンダ・オハマさんが立ち上げたプロ
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トロントでは２０１３年１２月１２日から２０１４年１月３１日までＪＣＣＣギャラリーで展示されます。
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on.ca まで、ボランティアに関するお問い合わせは volunteer@jccc.
on.ca 、スポンサーに関するお問い合わせはテリー・タカシマ宛てにterencetf@rogers.com までご連絡下さい。

絵てがみとは。。。大好きな人、気にかかる人、励ましたい人、感謝したい人への直筆の絵入りの手紙です。だから、ヘタでいい。へたがいい。気持ちが伝わればいい。
初めての方、親子参加、絵てがみ上級者、どんな方も気軽に参加できるワークショップです。１１月、１２月は４回セッションのクラスになります。受講にはＪＣＣＣ会員証が必要です。

日時：2012年12月8日（日）、午後１２時－午後４時
入場料*：大人＄５、子供＄３（4－15歳）、3歳以下無料*ＷＦＦポストカードをご持参の方には1家族につきもれなく3枚のア
クティビティチケットを差し上げます。

２０１３年秋のクラス
木曜日：１１月２１日、１２月１９日
		
午前１０時半から午後１２時半
土曜日：１１月３０日、１２月１４日
		
午後３時から午後５時
受講費*(４回分)：$60＋HST（JCCCメンバーに限ります。）
初めての方、
ドロップ・イン大歓迎！
１回につき$18 + HST（JCCCメンバー）*材料費込み。
年齢対象：子供はアルファベット又はひらがな、
カタカナが書けること。13歳以下は保護者同伴。
筆、梅皿、硯などの絵てがみ道具をお持ちの方はご持参下さい。

大晦日ディナー＆ダンス

Winter Family Festival 2012. Photo courtesy of Eri Asai.

第６回桜ガラ
第６回桜ガラが２０１４年４月１０日（木）に行われます。今回の桜アワードは第二次世界大戦中に大勢のユダヤ人にビザを発行し、彼らを迫害から逃した当時リトアニアに赴任していた杉原千畝氏、そして戦後、日系人を助け、支援したユダヤ人コミュニティーに贈られます。
桜ガラの詳細はウェブサイトwww.
sakuragala.comでご覧いただけます。チケット、スポンサーなどガラに関するお問い合わせはSarah Burd ４１６－
２４９－０７８８またはsarahb@jccc.on.caまでご連絡下さい。

今年も１２月３１日（火）に恒例のJCCC大晦日ディナー＆ダンスが行われます。新年を迎えるのに相応しいプライム
リブのディナービュッフェ、そしてラルフ＆テレサ・ユアン
がDJする音楽でダンスをお楽しみ下さい。豪華なくじ引
き賞品、楽しいスポットダン
ス、真夜中のスナックとシャンパンなどなど盛り上がること間違いなしのパーティーです。チケッ
トは一人＄125です。チケット購入締切日は12月13日です。お問い合
わせは416-441-2345までどうぞ。

新年会ディナー
年の初めをおせち料理でお祝いしましょう。JCCCと鳥市が共同でお届けする新年会は2014年1月1日（水）に行われます。開場午後４時、食事は午後５時からです。
チケットは大人＄６５、子供６－１２歳＄３２．５０、５歳以下の子供は無料です
が、５歳以下用のチケットが必要です。
チケット購入締切日は12月20日ですのでお早めにＪＣＣＣ受付４１６－４４１－
２３４５までお申し込み下さい。 詳細は同封のフライヤーをご覧下さい。

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5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

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6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5

Tel. 416.441.2345 Email. jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca

2013 New Year’s Eve
Dinner & Dance
Ring in 2014 with us!
Join us for the ﬁnal edition of this
JCCC New Year’s Eve tradition!

Tuesday December 31, 2013
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
Door prizes, favours, and fun.
Cash Bar
Complimentary Midnight Champagne

Tickets and information:
Call 416 441 2345 or
www.jccc.on.ca
by December 13, 2013
VISA – MASTER CARD –AMEX accepted

DJ: Ralph Yuan
Cocktails:

6:00 p.m.

Dinner:7:00 p.m.

$ 100 per person(8 or 10 per table)

New Price!

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Wednesday January 1, 2014

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

Photos by Byron Chan

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

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

Last date for ticket sales or cancellations: Dec 20, 2013
No refunds after December 20th24