Summer 2011: Festivals, Films and Family Fun

3rd Shinsedai Cinema Festival, Natsu Matsuri, Nostalgia Night2011年夏：お祭り、映画、家族向けイベントなど
第三回新世代映画祭、夏祭り、ノスタルジアナイト
June/July 2011 2011年6/7月 Vol.37 Issue 61

2010-11 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President 		
VP, Heritage		
VP, J-comm			
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Special Ambassador		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
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JCCC Staff

features
Gary Kawaguchi
Marty Kobayashi
Peter Wakayama
Junko Mifune
Art ItoAnn Ashley
Donna Davis
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Sri KuganGeorge Hewson
Shari Hosaki
James Matsumoto
Lorene Nagata		
Yuki Nakamura		
Dereck Oikawa
Russell Onizuka
Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
Glenn Inamoto*
Miki Kobayashi		Mickey Matsubayashi
Steve Oikawa
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Heritage News

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Past Events & News

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Shinsedai Cinema Festival

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Community News

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Donations

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JCCCイベント情報役

Calendar of Events*In Memory 1958-2009

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator			christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals 		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Toshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
heritage@jccc.on.ca
newsletter@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.227

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Yuki Hipsh
Administrative Assistant/ICommunity Liason/Giftshop			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
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JCCC Closed - Canada Day
JC Picnic at Caledon Place
Kamp Kodomo week 1
Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival
Kamp Kodomo week 2
Karaoke Club meeting
Arigato Day
Kamp Kodomo week 3
Shinsedai Cinema Festival
Movie NIght
Nostalgia Night
Karaoke Club meeting

August416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Photo:Summer movies and eventsYour 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 August 2011 issue is Wednesday June29, 2011. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 8月号の締め切りは2011年6月29
日(水）
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Kokusai Kekkon Movie "Darling Wa 		
Gaikokujin"
Hula For Health Recital
Euchre Night
Karaoke Club meeting
JCCC AGM
Movie Night

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Karaoke ClubTaiko Workshop
Karaoke ClubChildren's Musucal Workshop starts
Family Event & Movie
Karaoke Club meetingChildren's Musical “Rainbow Over theNight”

Special Sunday Afternoon Screening:
My Darling is a Foreigner

Light Comedy Looks at the Challenge of Marrying
Across Cultures
Based
on
Saori
Oguri’s best-selling
manga sensation in
Japan, My Darling
is a Foreigner tells
the quirky story of aJapanese girl whomeets and falls in lovewith an American guy.
Saori (Mao Inoue) is
an aspiring manga
artist while Tony (Jonathan Sherr) is a language nerd obsessedwith the Japanese language.
The couple tentatively pursue their courtship, which is fraught
with hilarious miscues, differing expectations and misunderstandingsof each other’s culture. Can international romances such as thishave a happy ending?
You might expect the film to focus on questions of racial
prejudice and/or acceptance, but really the focus is more on Mars/
Venus type discrepancies (i.e. His idea of washing the dishes
doesn’t quite jibe with hers). In fact much of the humor relies on
things that real couples living together would have faced, regardlessof their ethnic origin. That said, there are numerous explorations ofcultural differences, as evidenced through light-hearted interviewsof real-life interracial couples. In one amusing segment, a wife
complains of her foreigner husband giving her chrysanthemums fortheir anniversary. In Japan, chrysanthemums are funeral flowers.
This 2010 film was directed by Kazuaki Ue. The screening
will be followed by a panel discussion on international marriages
between Japanese and non-Japanese. Everyone is welcome.
Those in mixed relations will particularly enjoy the humorous
insights into “kokusai kekkon”
Date:		Time: 		Admission:

Sunday June 12, 2011
2:00pm$6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

ARTSU MATSURI rises again!
An open exhibition & sale, a celebration of Japanese Canadian art
installed salon-style, a cornucopia of visual delights, a community
event from July 7 - 24, 2011 at the JCCC Gallery. Everyone isinvited.
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 7, 7:00pm to 9:30 pm.featuring
shoyu-weiners & bbq treats by Chef Shoji, cash bar, and sporadic,
remarkable performances. No speeches. Meet the artists. All
welcome!
PechaKucha Night: Thursday, July 21, 7:00pm to 9:00pm(details to follow)
If you are a nikkei artist and wish to participate, please contact
Bryce Kanbara, bkanbara@gmail.com. Organized by the JCCC Art
Committee and JCCC Heritage Committee.

Manju Workshop
Due to popular demand, Chef Shoji will be opening up an extra
manju class on June 22. It will be an introductory manju workshop
where students will learn to make Dorayaki (pancake manju),
Ohagi (red bean paste covered sweet rice), azuki (red beans) andlima bean filling for manju. Those students who missed their class
in March due to the weather, and have not attended one of Chef
Shoji’s other classes, are also invited to join this class. Please call
JCCC reception at 416-441-2345 to confirm your attendance.
Date: Wednesday June 22, 2011
Time:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Fee:$25 (plus GST) for JCCC members		$30 (plus GST) for non-members
Materials: $10 payable to instructor.
* Please bring an apron.

Intro to Traditional Japanese Music
Celebrate the start of summer withan evening of soothing Japanesetraditional music presented by
Linda Caplan. In this workshop,
you will not only get a taste of thedifferent instruments and sounds ofJapanese traditional music throughdemonstrations,videosandrecordings, but you can see and touch the instruments yourself,
and you may even learn to sing a folk song or two that you can hum
on your way home. Registration starts now!
Instructor: Linda Caplan
Date: June 22, 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $30 general, $25 JCCC members plus HST
Linda Kako Caplan is a Dai Shihan (Grandmaster) of the Ikuta-ryu
Chikushikai Koto and Shamisen School in Fukuoka, Japan and isalso the course director of the Japanese Music program at York
University. She has studied koto and shamisen in Japan, Canada
and the U.S., and has performed at events in those three countries
for over twenty-five years.
PechaKucha Night (an Artsu Matsuri event)
A night of art, presentations and fun!
Date:
July 21, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Location:
JCCC Gallery/ Heritage Lounge
PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003
as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show theirwork in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events
happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives
worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the soundof "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on short
lively presentations. It's a format that makes presentations concise,and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
Presenters to be determined. Admission free. Cash-bar.
We hope that you can join us.
Please contact John Ota john.ota@ontario.ca for more
information.

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Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival Weekend
Make a plan on visiting the JCCC on theafternoon and evening of July 9, 2011.
Join in the Toronto version of one of themost significant festivals in Japan.
Close your eyes and imagine a warmand sunny summer’s day, outdoors
on the grounds of 6 Garamond Court.
Imagine vendors with colourful wares ordelicious food for sale. Picture children
laughing and trying their luck at a variety
of games. Finally, add the spectacle ofa performance of over 100 yukata-clad
dancers as the sun slowly sets in the
background. Now open your eyes and mark the date down on yourcalendar.
Make sure that you join us from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. There
will be plenty of food, entertainment and fun. Admission is free, sobring your family and friends. There’s something for everyone at
the 9th annual Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori Festival. Friday night
festivities are still in the planning stages. Please check the Natsu
Matsuri flyer for more details.
Date:		Saturday July 9, 2011
Time:		3:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission:Free* Weather permitting the event takes place outside in the parking
lot or in the Kobayashi Hall. Festival dancing starts at 7:00pm
For more information contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or
jccc@jccc.on.ca.

JCCC Annual General Meeting Notice
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
is hereby given notice of the 2011 Annual General Meeting on
Monday June 27, 2011 at 7:30pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court,
Toronto. Agenda and Proxy included with this newsletter. If you
are interested in getting involved with the JCCC, please consider
volunteering as a Board member. For more information, please callthe JCCC 416-441-2345.

June Movie Night: GOEMON

Tale of the “Japanese Robin Hood” is spectacular mix ofmartial arts and special effects“…a piece of glorious cinematic showmanship…elentlessly thrilling
and astounding, wholly captivating and hugely entertaining viewing
experience…Kiriya Kazuaki has to come up with something equallybrave and ambitious…”- Beyond Hollywood.com
In 2009 director Kazuaki Kiriyabrought the tale Goemon to life inthis thrilling combination of fantasy,
anime action, and folklore. In Japan,
Goemon the Good is a folk herosimilar to Robin Hood in the West,he was a shinobi, or ninja, who stolefrom the rich and gave to the poor.
Now, in this new film, entitled simply,
Goemon, he is brought to life again
in a special effects-driven martial arts
spectacular.
It is the feudal period in Japan
and Goemon (Yôsuke Eguchi) has
been on his own for 15 years after his master, Lord Nobunaga(Hashinosuké Nakamura) was killed. He has become legendary
in the land, known as the greatest thief, stealing from the wealthy,
even lords, and giving it all away to the poorest of the people. But
Goemon steals the wrong item – a lacquered blue box – from Lord
Hideyoshi (Eiji Okuda). The secrets contained within threaten tobring down the corrupt ruler and expose his less-than-honorable
path to the top. Goemon, realizing the truth behind his Lord’s death,cuts a bloody and vengeful path to bring down the corrupt rulers ofJapan and bring happiness back to the people.
With its love stories, uneasy friendships and twisting subplots,
Goemon is not only an intriguing story that sits somewhere between
Robin Hood and King Lear, but its mesmerizing special effects
make it a visual marvel that must be witnessed to be believed. It iseye candy with substance – the perfect modern samurai film.
Date: Thursday June 30, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

Arigato Day
The spirit of community and volunteerism is the foundation onwhich the JCCC is built. Throughout the year many individuals andgroups selflessly support the many programs and special events
operated by the JCCC. As a small token of our gratitude, the JCCC
Board of Directors invites all JCCC volunteers to join us at Arigato
Day.
On Sunday July 17, 2011 at 3:00pm, Arigato Day will startwith an informal social time with some bingo. Take this opportunity
to relax and have some fun with your family and friends. At 5:00pm,
you have the opportunity to meet the newly elected Board of
Directors as they serve everyone a delicious dinner. Last but notleast, the event will finish with an award ceremony, including therecognition of the 2011 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards sponsored by the Government of Ontario, and our own
Nisei Veterans' Awards. RSVP is not compulsory but would beappreciated at 416-441-2345 ext. 222 before July 13.

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Nostalgia Night 2011
On Saturday July 30, 2011 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, the JCCC will
be hosting Nostalgia Night 2011. the 8th annual presented by the
JCCC Heritage Committee.
Every year, a group or persons who have contributed to the
Nikkei community in Toronto is recognized. This year, the JCCC
martial arts groups will be honoured.
The evening will again feature a huge buffet of fabulous
homemade Japanese Canadian soul food cuisine with many oldtime favourites as well as other mouth-watering dishes.
Admission is $10, free for children under 6. Please register at
the JCCC by calling 416-441-2345. Pre-payment of the admisisonis greatly appreciated.
Everyone is invited to come so bring the whole family andenjoy the food, entertainment and the memories.

FREE! 34th JC Community Picnic on
Canada Day at Caledon PlaceThis year, the JC Community will be celebrating the 34th Annual JC
Community Picnic. It promises to be another great day in the great
outdoors. New this year will be a Soccer Skills Workshop & Pick-up
soccer game for youth 8 to 16. Complimentary face-painting will beback again as well. The ever-popular games, races and relays foryoung and young-at-heart will be held after lunch. The Ohana Hulagroup has promised another rousing performance of Hula. Bingo
enthusiasts will get their fix in the BINGO Pavilion. For the anglers,
the ponds have been stocked with trout for the Fishing Derby.
Worms will be supplied compliments of Glenn Shimoda. NJCA will
be selling Kakigori (shaved ice), which will be so refreshing on a
hot summer day! There will also be some other Japanese treats forsale – onigiri and okonomiyaki!!
DundeeWealth and Marty Kobayashi will again be the Title
Sponsor, picking up the park fee and picnic fee, making it FREE
for everyone. He will also have a gift for the first 100 cars, so comeearly and make a day of it. The picnic is open to everyone in thecommunity. Why not talk to your relatives, family and friends, andplan to meet up at Caledon Place and make it a family affair?
Caledon Place is on the west side of Highway 10, 2 km northof Caledon Village (Hwy 24), and about 6 km south of Orangeville(Hwy 9). Look for the picnic signs and banner, and we’ll see you on
July 1st!!

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions 2011Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on all the summer fun at
the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s summer session has already started
registration and some weeks are almost full. Join us for a busy
week filled with 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. There will be three sessions offered: July 4 – 8, July 11– 15, and July 18 – 22. Fees for this program are $180 per childfor a 5-day session (same price as last year!). A 10 % discountwill be applied for JCCC members and additional children fromthe same family will receive a 5% discount. Extended camp careis available from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
with an additional cost of $35 per session. Camp fees cover allmaterials, two nutritious snacks per day, and a special activity eachweek. Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink.
Registration has already begun and sessions are filling up.
Don’t miss out by waiting too long. The registration deadline isJune 27, 2011 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20
children per session.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Canadian Japanese Hockey League
Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary
by Mel Tsuji

Coming this September: A Fools LifeIn September 2011, Ahuri
Theatre will team up with theJapanese Canadian Cultural
Centre to present a new play
entitled A Fool’s Life. Thisoriginal
multi-disciplinary
theatre piece is based on thelife and short stories of modern
Japanese author Ryunosuke
Akutagawa, one of the mostcelebrated modern Japanesewriters, and best known as theauthor of Rashomon.
The play tells the story of Akutagawa’s feverish mental
deterioration in the last few days before he committed suicide in1927. While attending a wedding in Tokyo, Akutagawa receives
news of his brother-in-aw’s suicide. What follows is a feverish
mental break down caused by his struggles in balancing his artistic
passions with his obligations to his family. As he descends further
into his mania, the world of his writing intrudes on reality manifesting
itself with terrifying results.
This presentation uses aspects of Japanese forms of Noh(dance) and Butoh (mime), three different languages, shadow
puppetry and projections on a set made entirely of paper. It alsouses live music provided by Japanese Kagura drummer Gaishi
Ishizaka, and features Japanese actress Haruna Kondo. It wasdeveloped with the support of the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts
Council, Canada Council for the Arts (through the Japan Fund). An
earlier draft of the piece was presented at the Japan Foundation ofToronto. Please look for details in the next issue of the newsletter.

Old
time friendships anddistant
memories will
be freshly renewed thisfall when the CanadianJapanese Hockey League(CJHL) celebrates its 50th
anniversary.
Hundreds ofplayers, past and present,
are expected to attend thecelebratory dinner being held at the JCCC in Toronto on Saturday
October 22, 2011, which is the actual anniversary date of theformation of the league in 1961.
An organizing committee of former players has been working
since last year, trying to reach as many former and present players
as possible. They say that they’ve received enthusiastic feedback
about the celebration, with most former players saying they plan toattend. It’s because of that kind of reaction that people are urged
to buy their tickets early to ensure their availability.
A reception-social with a cash bar will be held from 4:00pm
to 6:00pm in the Shokokai Court. Dinner is scheduled to begin at
6.30pm in Kobayashi Hall. A buffet of all the old time Japanese
Canadian delicacies is being planned. Proceeds from the night will
go towards the JCCC and the CJHL.
A golf tournament is also being planned by the league forAugust.
Tickets for the dinner can be purchased for $85 a couple or$50 for singles. Tickets can be purchased by sending cheques to
Rick Matsumoto, 10 Dunmurray Blvd., Toronto, M1T 2J9. He canbe contacted at 416-291-2789 or rmast@rogers.com. Last date fortickets sales is Sept 30, 2011.
Additional information can be obtained by emailing Bob Miwa
at amiwa9@yahoo.ca or 416-499-7087 or Mel Tsuji at meltsuji@
yahoo.ca.
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JCCC Origami Crane Project

The Sedai Project iscommitted to collecting,documenting, preserving
and sharing the history of
the Japanese Canadians.
We, the Sedai Committee,
collect and preserve
the Japanese Canadianhistory through audio
and video recordings in a relaxed interview format. We continue tosearch for all Japanese Canadians who were born in the pre-war
and war years to come and share their stories with us.

The JCCC Origami Crane Project is a way of letting children in
Japan know that Canadian students are thinking of them bysending Origami Cranes, ‘Senbazuru’ and Hope Letters. With theofficial support from the Toronto District School Board and theToronto Catholic District School Board, JCCC volunteers havebeen assisting in teaching the students how to fold Origami Cranes
which began in March 2011. The project continues to develop
and over 130 schools have participated so far with approximately
60,000 folded cranes!
Since the devastating day in Japan on March 11, 2011, four
Senbazuru (4,000 cranes) have been delivered to the students andindividuals within the relocation centres in Northern Japan. Our
sincere thank you goes to Koko Kikuchi and Yuki Nakamura formaking space in their luggage and for delivering the Senbazuru andHope Letters. Thousands of cranes have been placed in the JCCC
display case until they are ready to be prepared as Senbazuru forJapan. In the meantime, we hope that you will visit the display caseand participate in the ‘Guess the Number of Cranes Contest’ where
all the proceeds will go towards the JCCC Foundation – Japan
Earthquake Relief Fund. The contest will begin June 2011 and will
run until the end of August so make sure you submit your guess!
With just over 130 schools participating in this Project (sofar) scattered across Toronto and the GTA we hope that many
Senbazuru can be sent over to provide support to the individuals inJapan. We welcome volunteers to join us in this project as there ismuch preparation needed to complete the Senbazuru. If you would
like to volunteer for this project please email jcccorigamicrane@
gmail.com or contact Lisa Uyeda at lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca 6
Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5 416 441 2345 ext 303 forfurther information.

The Sedai Project is pleased to report that as of April 30, 2011, 97
individuals have assisted us in documenting and preserving theJapanese Canadian history by sharing their stories with us in a
Sedai interview. We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you toPatricia Adachi, Mickey Maikawa, and Akio Oda for allowing us topreserve their unique stories. A special thank you goes to our oldest
Sedai interviewee, Mickey Maikawa. We congratulate Mickey oncelebrating his 100th birthday later this year! We would also like tothank Romy Abe for her generous donation of artifacts.
Here are a few more questions to help you continue to develop
and compose your story. Did you attend Japanese language
school? Did you learn Japanese in Canada or did you go to Japanto learn? Who was your teacher? How many children were in yourclass? What did your non-Japanese friends think about Japanese
school? Did your siblings and friends attend Japanese language
school?
We look forward to completing our goal of 100 individuals
soon! Remember, every story and life experience is unique to eachindividual and every story is important to our cultural heritage. We
would like to ask those who have a story to please help us reachour goal and preserve the Japanese Canadian history for our future
generations. Anyone who wishes to share their story or who wishes
to learn more about our history as Japanese Canadians pleasecontact Lisa Uyeda at 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5
or lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca or info@sedai.ca or by telephone at
416-441-2345 ext 303. In the meantime you can also find more
information about the project at www.sedai.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Nikkei Heritage Resource
Cataloguing is Underway!

CentreThe Cataloguing Project of the Nikkei Heritage Resource Centre
is now underway! With a preliminary training session held May
12 and the first Volunteer Cataloguing session held May 16, theproject made a great start. A second evening training session anda daytime training session were also held during May. Volunteer
Cataloguing sessions are now being regularly held on Mondays
and Tuesdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with more sessions to be
added. More than 300 of the Resource Centre’s photographs havenow been catalogued, with more being done each session.
For more information, or if you have items you would like todonate to the JCCC, please contact heritage@jccc.on.ca.

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Just Add Shoyu – Nominated for the
Canadian Culinary Book Awards
Just Add Shoyu has been nominated for the prestigious Canadian
Culinary Book Awards in the English Canadian Culture category.
These awards are designed to recognize excellence and creativity
in food and beverage writing and to promote Canadian culinary
foods. The nominations recognize books that best illustrate
Canada's culinary heritage and food culture.
A short list from the nominees will be announced August 1,
2011 and the awards will be presented on November 7, 2011 at theRoyal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Financial Report and Balance Sheet
March 2011
The JCCC Board of Directors has a Finance Committee that works
with the Board, the Executive Director and committees to prepare
an annual budget to ensure that the JCCC is financially stableand provides a framework and guidelines for decison making on
capital expenditures, fundraising and operations for each year.
This budget is a break even for operations and the JCCC depends
on a capital campaign for any major improvements or maintenanceto the building. The JCCC Board reviews the budget as part of thefinancial statements at the monthly Board meetings. Our year end
is March 31st and along with our auditors, the Finance Committee
and Manager of Accounting and General Administration Kathy
Tazumi, the year end Financial Statements are prepared andapproved by the Board and the general membership at the Annual
General Meeting in June (this year June 27/11).
As part of our Strategic initatives, the JCCC Board of Directors
is committed to achieving financial stability in order to deliver on
our programming and events. The financial reporting is an integral
component of our strategic discussions at the Board level. Muchappreciation goes to our highly competent and dedicated Treasurer
Sri Kugan, Manager of Accounting and General Administration
Kathy Tazumi and the Finance committee.

JCCC Family Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 15th Annual Family
Golf Tournament on Sunday September
11, 2011 at Rolling Hills Golf Club. This is achance for families and friends to share a
fun day of golf – all skill levels welcome andthere are lots of prizes to be won!
After a great day of golfing, there will
be presentations and dinner back at the
JCCC. We encourage everyone to joinwith grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers,
sisters, moms and dads, or just a groupof friends. You can play scramble or individual format. See theapplication form included in this newsletter or pick one up at the
JCCC reception area.
We also welcome hole sponsors – corporate or family - somesponsor levels include your green fees and contributes to our
Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor, Dundee
Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously
providing refreshments while out on the course!
So please come on out for a really fun family day!!!!! For more
information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email
Sharon Marubashi (Co-chair) at marubashi@rogers.com

The JCCC Bazaar 2011

A triumph of generosity, volunteerism and community spirit
It was a cloudy, spring day on May 7, but that didn’t deter any of the shoppers
who showed up for the JCCC’s Annual Bazaar. The line of waiting shoppers
was so big that it travelled almost all the way out to the street.
Once the word was given, many shoppers poured in the doors and were
racing to get sushi or lunch as well as scouting out the best bargains of the day.
Very few shoppers were seen leaving our building empty handed and many
had to take items to their cars in order to continue shopping. Some areas
had such high sales, that they sold out of the new reusable JCCC enviro bags
too.
Without the tremendous commitment and cooperation of many community
members and organizations, this Bazaar would be an impossible eventto coordinate. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the organizing
committee, the wonderful volunteers and the community for making this year
another great success. Photos courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

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Community Earthquake Benefit Concert Wildly Successful!
Over 475 people packed the Kobayashi Hall on May 28 for a thrilling evening of music and dance at the JCCC’s East Japan Disaster Relief
Charity Show. Performances ranged from traditional favourites such odori, taiko, shamisen and enka through to contemporary dance, pop,
country and Irish music. At the end of the evening the audience left with a mixture of exhilaration and happy exhaustion, as well as the goodfeeling that comes from supporting a good cause. We have yet to complete the count but revenues are expected to be between $15,000 and$20,000. Our thanks to all the great volunteers who organized and performed on the night. Photos courtesy of David Ohashi.

“Stand for Children” Event Attracts Children and Parents
by Koko Kikuchi

On May 1, many children and their parents who live in the Greater Toronto Area gathered at
the JCCC to participate in the event “Stand for Children”. This event was aimed to create ahealing circle by providing an opportunity for mainly, but not exclusively, Ijusha parents andtheir children to share their experience and feelings related to what has been happening inJapan.
The participants made Origami cranes, painted postcards with messages and worked
on a garland hoping to connect parents and children in Canada with those in Japan. Theystrongly wished to support children of disaster stricken areas in Japan by sending messages
and origami cranes to them. These messages were actually delivered to those children on alater date.
A family movie “Arashi-no-Yoruni” was shown during the event, allowing familes to
Photo courtesy of Iven Lee
spend the whole day at the JCCC enjoying the warm atmosphere full of good will. Mochitsuki
for the JCCC Bazaar which happened on the same day, provided the opportunity for a wide range of volunteers to connect with each other.
This event made us realize the importance of supporting each other and to share our experiences and feelings in order to maintain ties
within the community.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the participants and volunteers who made this event possible and a big success.

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JCCC’s SHINSEDAI CINEMA FESTIVAL 2011 - July 21-24
The JCCC is proud to present the 3rd Shinsedai Cinema Festival featuring the best and brightest of the Japanese independent film world. For
four days in July the Kobayashi Hall will be filled with community and Toronto film buffs enjoying a broad range of quirky comedies, moving
dramas, J-horror, documentaries and experiment films. We will be joined by some of the filmmakers from Japan including Kiki Sugino, starand producer of the opening night film “Hospitalité”.
Of course there are special discounts for JCCC members. Here are some recommended screenings:
HOSPITALITÉ (2010) 歓待 - OPENING NIGHT SCREENING AND RECEPTION – 			
CANADIAN PREMIERE"....continually springs surprises on the audience as characters and subplots multiply like amorous rabbits..."											- Maggie Lee, The Hollywood Reporter** Best Picture Award, Japanese Eyes Programme, 23rd annual Tokyo International Film Festival

COMEDY

Kobayashi (Kenji Yamauchi) runs a small printing business out of the ground floor of his home.
His beautiful young bride, Natsuki (Kiki Sugino) helps out balancing the books. When their small
daughter loses her pet parakeet, their humble, hard working lives are turned upside down. The
family prints up lost bird posters to hang around the neighbourhood and one of these attracts
the attention of Kagawa (Kanji Furutachi), an old school friend of Kobayashi. The family doesn't
immediately find its lost parakeet but in Kagawa they end up taking in another kind of lost soul.
An unemployed "slacker", Kagawa soon gets a job at Kobayashi's print shop and is renting out
the family's spare room. Little does Kobayashi and Natsuki know that Kagawa comes with somepretty major baggage, including a foreign wife (Bryerly Long), and that his entry into their home
will have him digging up the baggage, dirty dealings and secrets of everyone in the family.

Director Koji Fukada delivers a sly, dryly humorous and insightful satire of contemporary Japanese society that begins as an homage to theclassic domestic dramas of Yasujiro Ozu, but ends up in the comic territory of Tampopo director Juzo Itami. Thursday July 21@7:00pm

SAWAKO DECIDES (2010) 川の底からこんにちは
					
TORONTO PREMIERE, CLOSING NIGHT FILM
"Sawako Decides is probably one of the best chick flicks I have ever seen, ever."									- Alexander Thebez, Twitch** Winner of the Best Feature Film and Best Actress Prize, 14th annual Fantasia Film Festival“One of the top 5 Japanese films of 2010”- Kinema Junpo

COMEDY

Sawako’s (Hikari Mitsushima) life has hit a dead end. Five years ago she left her hometown tohead to Tokyo, an impulsive move precipitated by her love of a handsome tennis player. That
relationship soon sours and Sawako finds herself on her own, trying to make ends meet in
the nation’s capital. One low-paying day job after another has kept Sawako housed and fed,
but one deadbeat boyfriend after another has left her disillusioned, swilling beer and with anasty case of constipation. Her latest beau Kenichi is no better than his predecessors – he’s
unemployed, plus he has a young daughter in tow, the child of a previous failed marriage.
Something has to change in Sawako’s life, but she soon learns that you can’t always choose
the form of that change. When her father is diagnosed with terminal cirrhosis of the liver
Sawako has no other choice but to return to her hometown. Will this unhappy event be theone that will finally kick start her existence?

Once again director Yuya Ishii (Girl Sparks, To Walk Beside You, Azemichi no Dandy) brings his patented dry and absurd sense of humour tothe screen, but this time with a growing depth of insight and empathy. Sawako’s journey from self-centered depression to worldly realization
is hilarious and touching. Sunday July 24@7:00pm

WANDERING HOME (2010) 酔いがさめたら、うちに帰ろう 			CANADIAN PREMIERE" ....delivers real laughs, chills and tears... the plain, strange truth about one drunk's life — and it makes you believe. "												- Mark Schilling, The Japan Times** Official Selection of the Japanese Eyes Programme, 2010 Tokyo International Film Festival
Yasuyuki Tsukahara (Tadanobu Asano) is a man haunted by his demons. Having spent years as a photojournalist in war torn third world
countries he has slowly but steadily developed a ferocious drinking problem. His alcoholism is responsible for ending his marriage with Yuki

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(Hiromi Nagasaku), a manga artist, and it has alienated him from his two children,
Hiroshi (Yosuke Fujioka) and Kaoru (Kurea Mori). Now Tsukahara’s drinking is killinghim. After vomiting copious amounts of blood one night he is rushed to the hospital.
The doctors’ diagnosis is simple: stop drinking immediately or die, but Tsukahara
struggles to follow through. Admitting himself into outpatient clinic only sees him
relapse, so there is no other choice but to carry out his detox and rehabilitation in amental hospital. It’s here that Tsukahara is forced to learn about himself and reconnect
with his estranged family in order to conquer his alcoholism.
Tadanobu Asano, star of such films as Last Life in the Universe, Mongol and Villon’s
Wife, gives a career defining performance as real-life photojournalist Yutaka
Kamoshida. Far from being a journey into the underbelly of addiction Wandering
Home is a life-affirming drama filled with love, gentle humour and reconciliation
DRAMA
Director Yoichi Higashi is best known internationally for winning the Silver Bear at the
1996 Berlin Film Festival for his film Village of Dreams. Saturday July 23@8:00pm

THE AZEMICHI ROAD (2009)
あぜみちジャンピンッ
					
CANADIAN PREMIERE“The Azemichi Road is a genuine family film, inspiring children to follow their dreams while underlining the indispensability of humankindness.”- NewEnglandFilm.com
Yuki Takano (Haruka Oba) has a hard time relating to the rest of the world; despite
her prominent ears, she's severely hearing-impaired. One day, on a lonely visit to thecity, an ad for the group Rip-Girls catches her eye; later, she spots a group of girls her
own age practicing the same dance moves. One of the girls, Rena (Misaki Futenma),
knows some sign language and invites her to join their dance crew, "Jump Girls" asthey prepare for a big competition.
Fumie Nishikawa’s portrayal of the social dynamics among adolescent girls is an
uplifting tale of perseverance and the power of self-expression. Yuki, a hearingimpaired middle school student, joins her community’s youth dance team; Nishikawa
delicately explores the misunderstandings and forged friendships that follow, as
FAMILY
Yuki’s determination and commitment eventually earn her a leadership role among
her peers. A coming-of-age story featuring arresting landscape photography and zealous performances, The Azemichi Road has received
accolades at several children’s film festivals internationally. Saturday July 23@12:00pm

SHIROME (2010) シロメ										CANADIAN PREMIERE"[Shirome] is a faux documentary style in the same vein as The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity..."												- Kevin Ouellette, Nippon Cinema** Best Picture Award, Japanese Eyes Programme, 23rd annual Tokyo International Film Festival

HORROR

Real-life girl group Momoiro Clover are on track to superstardom. The six young membersof the group are overjoyed when their management company brings in Koji Shiraishi todirect them in a TV special, but their excitement turns to panic when Shiraishi reveals thevenue for their television extravaganza. The plan is for the girls to visit an abandoned school
said to be haunted by Shirome, Japanese for “white eyes”, a malevolent spirit that has thepower to grant wishes. All the members of Momoiro Clover have to do is stand in front of themysterious butterfly sign of Shirome, wish for pop supremacy three times and then performtheir latest single. The only thing is if the spirit feels their intentions aren’t sincere the girlsof Momoiro Clover will leave themselves open to madness and murder… but is everything
what it seems, or is there something that Shiraishi is not telling his young songbirds?

Koji Shiraishi, director of Occult and the controversial Grotesque, revitalizes the J-Horror genre with a mockumentary that combines the lowbudget scares of The Blair Witch Project and American Idol instant stardom into an entirely unique and entertaining experience.
Friday July 22@7:00pm

For details on film screenings and schedules, please visit www.shinsedai-toronto.com.

10Canada Runs for JapanOn Sunday May 15 2011, despite the rain, some of the staff andvolunteers from JCCC participated in Canada Runs for Japan’s 5kwalk, held in conjunction with the Toronto Marathon.
Canada Runs for Japan is a charity run organised by Tomori
Nagamoto, and the run attracted around 130 participants for the
marathon, half-marathon, and the 5k run and walk.
All in all, $12,518 was raised through this event, of which$4,210 was donated to the Princess Margaret hospital Foundation
through the Toronto Marathon, and the remaining $7,308 will be
donated to the JCCC Foundation for earthquake relief. Photo
courtesy of Byron Chan.

JCCC Iaido Club contributes to Japanrebuilding efforts
by JCCC Iaido ClubThe disastrous effects of March's earthquake and tsunami werefelt worldwide. As a member of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre and the Canadian Kendo Federation, the JCCC Iaido club
benefits greatly from the local and foreign community. To show ourappreciation and to do our part, the club has raised over $2,500
dollars to be divided among both organizations. We would liketo give thanks to Alexei Konovalev, Val Giardina, and Patricia
McRitchie for their large contributions. A very special thanks is
extended to Hanna Ikeda-Suen for organizing the fundraiser overthe last month.

JCCC Token Kai

Meeting Notice – June 23, 2011by JCCC Token Kai

JCCCTK members are invited toattend the June meeting of the
JCCC Token Kai. As this is the
beginning of our membershipyear, the focus of this meeting
will be on our new and novice
members, and recapping the basic
skills that allow us to appreciate
Japanese swords. We will haveshort presentations on handling and looking at swords.
Lectures for this meeting are still being arranged, but wewill have a few "show-and-tell" sessions lined up, along with apresentation by Barry Hennick about drawing oshigata.
New members are invited to attend this session. 2011/2012
Token Kai membership dues ($20) will also be collected, and since
you must be a member of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,
you will be asked to show your Centre membership card at the timeof renewal.
We will also have a "sell and trade" table set up for ourmembers. Please note that the table operates on a "buyer beware"format and the Club does not take responsibility over any products
sold.
Date: Saturday June 23 2011
Time:
1:00pm - 5:00pm (second floor Multipurpose Room)Contact: Kevin Adams (Secretary) –jccctk@gmail.com

			

		

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The 7th Asian Community Games 2011by the Asian Community Games 2011 Committee

The 7th Asian Community Games 2011 will be held on Saturday& Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2011 at York University in Toronto.
There will be a total of 9 programs, such as Badminton, Basketball,
Cricket, Golf, Swimming, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track & Field andVolleyball. The Golf Tournament is a new program for this year andit will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Angus Glen Golf
Club in Markham.
For more information and updates, please check event website:www.acgames.ca or contact Asian Community Games -Sing FaiSports Club, 700 Bay Street, Box 138, Suite 507, Toronto, Ontario,
M5G1Z6 Tel: 416-593-6060 Email: info@acgames.ca

77th Annual Koki Kai Reunion
by Koki Kai Reunion Committee

All Koki Kai members and friends are welcome to attend the 77th
annual Koki Kai reunion to be held on Wednesday June 29, 2011at 11:30am at a new location, the Ten Ichi Japanese Restaurant(4180 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, north side of Sheppard,
midway between McCowan and Markham Rd., 416-297-5787,
parking available).
The fee is $15 per person. Please RSVP by June 6 to one of
the following:
Karen Boniface 416-431-9984
Diane Carter 416-241-8115
Eiko Tateishi 416-297-2063
Sandra Tateishi-Kotack 905-728-7610 (Oshawa)*Please advise if transportation is required.

Kendo Legend Masashi Chiba Leads
Japanese
Fencing
ExhibitioninMississauga
by the Toronto Kendo ClubTo celebrate its 30th Anniversary, the Toronto Kendo Club is hostingan International Kendo (Japanese Fencing) seminar on July 30
and 31, 2011 at the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus.
The seminar will be led by Masashi Chiba, three-time All Japan
champion and 8th degree black belt. It will feature demonstration
matches between seven and eight degree black belts for public
enjoyment as well as break out sessions for intermediate andadvanced kendo practitioners.
For a detailed listing of the events and for registration
information, please see www.tkc30.com
The Toronto Kendo Club's 30th Anniversary International
Kendo Seminar has been generously supported by Watarai
Company Ltd. and by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
which is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Enjoy the warm weather!
Have a safe and fun summer!
The next issue will be August.
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Yakudo Traditional Japanese Drummers
presents EN
Markham Theatre for Performing Arts on July 15, 2011at 7:00pm
by Yakudo

Yakudo (www.yakudo.
com) has been thrilling
people worldwide forover 15 years, with theirdynamic and energetic
performances combining
the spiritual sound of the
Taiko with martial artslike choreography andcontemporary
music.
Based in the GTA,
they have developed
a reputation within thelocal community and in
the commercial industry
for live performances
and audio/film projects.
EN is a full length tributeconcert that celebrates
and acknowledges themany strong bonds offriendship that wereformed over the years with those that have supported and attributed
to Yakudo’s development to this day. The program will consist oforiginal works and debut some new pieces. Some will also feature
Japanese odori (dance) performed by long time friends and wellestablished Japanese dance troupes - Sakura Kai and Sakura
Mai.
A portion of the ticket sales will go towards the Japan
Earthquake Relief Fund set up by the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre. Tickets can be purchased at www.markhamtheatre.ca or at
the Box Office at 905-305-7469.

Wynford Bowlers Needed!!!!
by The Wynford Bowling League

The Wynford Bowling League is currently looking for new 5 pinbowlers, age 55 and over, to join their fun-filled and non-competitive
league. No experience is necessary, as handicaps are calculated
at the beginning of the season.
Bowling is either on Thursday or Friday mornings, from 9:30
until noon, starting in September. Playoffs are in mid-April, and theseason concludes with a scrumptious buffet banquet and awards
ceremony in early May.
The alley is located at O’Connor Bowl, 1401 O’Connor Drive.
All you need to join is a JCCC and Wynford Seniors membership!
If you are interested, the bowlers welcome you to check out thealley on any Monday morning, from 9:30am-11:30am, where some
practice year round.
For more information or to join, please contact Tak Nishino at
416-267-6872 by mid-August.

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of May 11, 2011
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Pat Adachi
Mrs. Susan Crichton
Mrs. Yoshiko Harada
Ms. Kazuyo Hori
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kadohama
Mrs. Tomiko Kadonaga
Mr. and Mrs. Tohru Kawaguchi
Mr. and Mrs. Noboru Koyama
MadMacDesign Inc
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Maikawa
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Miyazaki
Mr. John & Mrs. Sue Sumiko
Murakami
Mr. and Mrs. Kenro Nagasaka
Mr. Dennis Nakamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Nishimura
Ms. Stephanie Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Tak Sagara
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato
Mrs. Masako Seto
Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga
St. Andrew's Japanese Anglican
ChurchSt Andrew's Bazaar
Mr. and Mrs. Shigeo Tabata
Ms. Reza Tahvildari
Mr. and Mrs. Nori Yoshida

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100
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20
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1,500
50
150
100
10
200
50
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10
100
27
100
200
25
50
20

In Memoriam
In meory of Eiko Tateishi
Ms. Joy Sato
100
Tateishi Family
100
In memory of Eizo Ace Fujibayashi
Mrs. Emma Fujibayashi
200
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edamura
25
Mr. and Mrs. Garry Misumi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura30
Mr. and Mrs. Mas Mori
25
Mrs. Cathy Nakamura
75
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
25
Mr. Herbert Sakaguchi
25
Mr. George Sato25
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima
25
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
20
Mrs. Amy Yano
20
In memory of Beth Omura &Mataharu Otsu
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
50
In memory of Emiko Shiozaki
Mrs. Marie Baba
50
Dr. Pius Kim
500
Mr. Richard Nishino
50
Mrs. Hisa Okihiro
25
Mrs. Polly Fujiye Okuno
100
Ms. Sharon M. Okuno
50
Mr. Paul Omoto
25
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shiozaki
100
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki
50

In memory of George Ohori
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu
25
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
50Mrs. Masae Okamoto
20
In memory of Kazuo Amemori
Mrs. Naoko Amemori
100
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi
50
In memory of Ken Hori
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
50
In memory of Marina Matsuda
Mrs. Asaye Amemori
25
In memory of Mataharu Otsu
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
40
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
25
Mr. Frank Isoshima
25
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Iwata
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mrs. Mary Morita
50
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mullins
20
Ms. Marlene Murray
25
Ms. Joyce Nakamichi
40
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noda
35
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Oyagi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Gord Pittonet
30
Mrs. Terry Sakura
50
Dr. Harley Waxer
100
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura
20
In memory of Michael Haruo Shin
Mr. Barry Akiyama &Ms Marion Smith75
Ms. Jacqueline Doi
30
Mrs. Pauline Doi
50
Mrs. Gale Durocher
25
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
25
Ms. Sally Hori
20
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
25
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
25
Mr. Frank Isoshima
75
Mr. and Mrs. Keray Itaya
25
Mrs. Miyo Ito
50
Ms. Margaret Iwata
25
Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata
30
Mr. Brian Kai &Ms. Dee Dee Yatabe
25
Ms. Debbie Katsumi
25
Mr. Gary K. Kawaguchi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kawaguchi
50
Mr. and Mrs. John Kinoshita
20
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
50
Mr. Kenneth Koyama
10
Mr. and Mrs. Iwao Kuroyama
30
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
30
Mr. and Mrs. George Masuda
25
Mrs. Katharine Matsumoto
50
Mrs. Shirley Morita
20
Mr. and Mrs. Koji Morishita
60

Fred, Cathy, Michael,
Jen & Richard Mullins
Ms. Judy Muromoto
Ms. Laurie-Ann Nakagawa
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nakamura
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino
Mr. Greig Nishio &Ms. Carolynne Mori
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka
Mrs. Teruko Otani
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Oikawa
Miss Toshi Oikawa
George, Rose, Laura andDavid Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Gord Pittonet
Dale & Ian Reid
Mrs. Ruth Saito
Mrs. Emy Sakanashi
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shintani
Mr. Frederick Sasaki
Mrs. Masako Seto
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimada
Mr. Joseph ShinMs. Shizuko Shin
Ms. Julie Suyama
Mr. and Mrs. Kunio Suyama
Mr. and Mrs. Shin Taira
Stacey, Rick, Alanna andRachel Takashima
Mr. Russell Takashima
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Takeuchi
Ms. Cathy Tanaka &Mr. Steve Ishii
Mr. George Toyama
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
Mr. Donald Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Washimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura
In memory of Mitsuko Tamaki
Mrs. Masae Okamoto
In memory of Robert Kawaguchi
Mrs. Betty C. Washimoto
In memory of Takashi Ono
Ms. Mary Kawasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
Mrs. Terry Sakura
In memory of Terrie Nakamura
Ms. Michiko Ayukawa
Dr. & Mrs. Manabu Doi
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of May 11, 2011
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mr. and Mrs. Koji Morishita
30
Mr. Takashi Nakamura
35
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wakabayashi
50
In memory of Tetsuo Oikawa
Mr. and Mrs. Yosh Murai
20
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Nishimura
25
Mrs. Sally Sano and Family
80
In memory of Tom Takahashi
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
25
In memory of Tomeko Kuwahara
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
200
In memory of Toshie Miura
Mr. and Mrs. Yasuhiko Abe
50
Mrs. Daisy Asada
20
Mrs. Jeff Bamford
50
Mrs. Denise Ferguson
50
Mrs. Norma N. Fleming
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada
50
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hirano
100
Mrs. Marie Hirano
30
Ms. Mary Kawasaki
20
Mrs. Toshiko Kikuta
50
Ms. Haruko Kondo
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura200
Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Mototsune
50

Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mrs. Grace Omoto
Mrs. Emy Shiozaki
Mrs. Pearl Shiozaki
Mr. and Mrs. Kunio Suyama
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takasaki
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Stacey Takashima
Ms. Takako Tanaka
Toronto Fukuoka Kenjin Kai
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima
Mrs. Amy Yano
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yokota
In memory of Tsuzuku Scotty
Takeuchi
Dr. Arnold Arai
In memory of Yasushi Tomihiro
Mr. Geoffrey Ikeno &Ms. Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
Mr. and Mrs. Yoshiro Tomihiro
In memory of Yuki Hiramori
Hiramori Family

100
25
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50
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200

BazaarF & P Mfg. Inc.
200
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto 150

Ms. Christine Okawara
Mr. Toshio Oki
Ms. Birgitte Robertson
Toronto Japanese Seventh Day
Adventist Church
Toronto Japanese United
Church Fujinkai
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima
Wesley Chapel Japanese Church
Supporting Members
Leader:Mr. and Mrs. Henry Okada
Partner:Mrs. Rose Aihoshi
Ms. Jennifer Kennedy
Mr. Bob McArthur &Ms. Harumi Inokuchi
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Miyazaki
Ms. Denise Nishimura
Mr. and Mrs. Kunio Suyama
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tanaka

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Due to the incredible response to the Disaster in Japan, the donations to the JCCC Foundation Japan Earthquake Relief Fund have been
overwhelming. Donors can expect to receive tax receipts in approximately 8 weeks. Thank you for your donations, JCCC

THE JCCC WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND
COMPANIES FOR SUPPORTING THE JCCC 2011 ANNUAL BAZAARACE Bakery
Amrams Distributing
Bulova Watch Company Ltd.
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (Canada)
Centennial Japanese United Church
Clover Leaf Seafoods
Davis LLP
Deloitte &Touche LLP
Delta Toronto East
DiGirolamo Greenhouses
Don Valley North Automotive Inc.
Florien-Arts Florist Co
Fuji-Wa Quilting
Hatashita Enterprises
Hitachi Koki Canada Co.
Hong Kong Imports
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Integrated Plastics Ltd
James Moto Enterprises Inc.
Japan Food Canada Inc.
JCCC Aikikai
JCCC Bunka Shishu
JCCC Iaido Club
JCCC Ikenobo Club
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Karate Club

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JCCC Kendo Club
JCCC Kyudo Club
JCCC Naginata ClubJoy Takahashi
Trimmer Family
JTB International (Canada) Ltd
Karen Jack Designs
Kimo Vending Ltd
Kobo Jewellrey Inc.
Konko Church of Toronto
Kyoda Plastics Ltd.
Lexus on the Park
Mandarin Restaurant
Maple Accent Boutique
Marufumi Food
McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, Scarborough
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Michiko Kawakami
Mits Ito
Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
Momiji Health Care Society
National Ballet of Canada
Nestle Purina Pet Care
New Japanese-Canadian Association
NGK Insulators of Canada Ltd
NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited

Nishimoto Trading Co, Ltd
Noritake Canada Ltd
Ocean Food Company Ltd.
O’Connor Bowling
Ogden Funeral Home Ltd
Ontario Science Centre
Peek Frean Biscuits
Pilleterri Estate Winery
Scarborough Toyota
Seaborn Enterprises Ltd.
Seabreeze Electric Corp
Shiatsu School of Canada Inc.
ShowFlex International Inc.
Sky’s the Limit
Sleemans Breweries Ltd.
St. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican Church
Strewn Estate Winery
The Japanese Paper Place
The Westin Prince Hotel
Tori Ichi Catering Inc
Toronto Buddhist Church
Toyota Canada
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc
TS Tech Canada Inc.
Wesley Chapel Japanese Church
Wynford Seniors Club

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5% discount for JCCC members

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Available at the JCCC Gift Shop now! Just Add Shoyu is a great, gift
for a student and hostess gift. Copies are $39.95 each (10% discountfor JCCC members or buy 3 or more books at one time and the priceis $29.95 each). Taxes are extra.

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Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, June 27 2011
Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual General
Meeting on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA
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Message from the President
Approve Minutes of AGM – June 21 2010
Executive Director’s Report
Report from the Treasurer
Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year
Appreciation to Retiring Board Members
Approve Nominations to the Board
Legacy Committee Update
New Business

Gary Kawaguchi
Sharon Marubashi
James Heron
Sri Kugan
Sri Kugan
Gary Kawaguchi
Sharon Marubashi
Art ItoAny member who will not be present in person is requested to sign the attached Proxy Form.
Members may only vote in person or by completing the attached Proxy Form and returning it to
the JCCC office prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting.
Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 17th day of May 2011.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi, Secretary

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the
JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member
may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes.
I/We* hereby appoint_____ as proxy for each of the undersigned to vote forthe undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of the members of
the JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 27 2011 at any and all adjournments thereof.
Dated this __ ___ day ofMembership No.

Signature of 1st Member
Please Print Name

, 2011.
______Signature of 2nd Member
Please Print Name___________* Family membership entitles each of the 2 adults in the same family and residing at the same
address to exercise one vote each. You may leave the appointment name blank; your proxies will
be exercised by a member of the JCCC Executive Committee or JCCC Board of Directors.

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Tel 416.441.2345 Fax 416.441.2347

www.jccc.on.ca

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34 th Annual
JC Community Picnic
Caledon Place
カレドンプレイスでピクニック

Everyone Welcome!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Fishing Derby, Bingo,
Free Fukubiki, Races,

Gate opens at 8:30am

Share the Wealth,Park/Picnic Fee: Free!

Children’s face painting.

入場料、ピクニック代無料！

釣り大会、ビンゴ、

お弁当とお飲物をお忘れなく

福引、宝くじ、
子供のフェイスペインティング、各種競技など盛り沢山！

New Events!

今年は Ohana Hula

Hula Performanceによるフラパフォーマンス、

by Ohana Hula,ＪＦＴによるサッカー

Soccer Skills Workshop

ワークショップやミニゲーム、& Pickup Game,

かき氷、お好み焼き販売

Shaved Ice, Okonomiyaki

もあるよ！

Sale!

On Highway 10, 31 km north of Brampton,
2 km north of Caledon traffic lights
ORANGEVILLE
CaledonPlace

HWY 400

First 100 cars will receive a free gift,compliments of Marty Kobayashi,
Dundee Private Investors Inc.

2 KM

CALEDON

Dundee Private Investors Inc.のマーティ・小林氏のHWY 1 0

ギフトを差し上げます。

Only pets on leashes, practice poopand scoop!
ペットは必ず紐につなぎ、排泄物は飼い主が責任を持って処理して下さい。

BRAMPTONN

HWY 410

HWY 7

ご好意により先着１００台の車にもれなく

HWY 401

Highway 10
ブランプトンより北３１ｋｍ
カレドン市の信号より北２ｋｍ

S po ns or s
MARTY KOBAYASHI

of
NJCA

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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2011
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 4-8
Session 2 – July 11-15 FULL!
Session 3 – July 18-22

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

$ 180/week
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week.

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 trained and qualified instructors and many dedicated volunteers. This
team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition
to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time ina safe environment.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 40 children per week.
Registrations will be accepted after March 28, 2011
Registration deadline June 27, 2011
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 4-22, 2011

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

Date

Telephone, include area codeMonth

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:
Program Fees
No. of weeks
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from same family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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=
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=
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Total

=

Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)($180.00 per week)() Week 1: Jul 4-8(FULL!) Week 2: Jul 11-15() Week 3: Jul 18-22($35.00 per week)

Specify week:(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX_________________________________
Number_______/_________
Expiry Date_______________
V-CodePayment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s
names on the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit card
or if you are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEX
declines. Debit card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00
administrative charge per registrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one weekprior to the program start date. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A
minimum of one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the
JCCC office and we will endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release andagree to indemnify and hold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, 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 40
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 28, 2011. Registration deadline June 27, 2011.
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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JCCC 15th Annual

Family Golf
Tournament
In Support of JCCC Heritage

Sunday, September 11, 2011
Rolling HILLS Golf Club – Classic Course
12808 Warden Avenue
Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: (905) 888-1955

Entry Fee: $90.00 (Members $80.00)

Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizesxxx

Scramble or Individual Tournament Format
Enter as an individual player, or partner with a family/friend
Cart not included*Regular* Golf Categories Include:~ Husband/Wife~ Parent/Child~ Grandparent/Grandchild~ Other (e.g. Cousins, Sisters, Brothers, Friends etc.)** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age***See application form on reverse- deadline September 2, 2011

Sponsorships also welcome –Family or Corporate(contact JCCC for sponsor information)
Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre @ 6 Garamond Court
following the tournament (Dinner only $30pp – proceeds to Heritage)
TITLE SPONSOR – MARTY KOBAYASHI

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON

416-441-2345
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www.jccc.on.ca

JCCC 15th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form
Entry Deadline: Friday September 2, 2011
Tee offs between 8:30-11:30am – Player 1 will be notified of tee-off via email or phone
Handicap Based on 6 hidden holes• Soft Spikes or Running Shoes only (metal spikes not allowed)• Awards Presentation and Dinner at JCCC - 5:30pm• Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years old(* Fields which must be filled out)••

Player 1*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ FScramble F Regular
JCCC Member F Non-member

Player 2*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F Regular
Player 3*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F Regular
Player 4*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____F JCCC Member F Non-member

FScramble F RegularAward Categories (please put a ‘x’ under appropriate category: attach a separate list if required)First Player

Tournament Registration Fees (non- member)
JCCC Memberҏ

Husband/Wife

Second Player

Parent/Child

Grandparent/Grandchild

Other(specify)$90 x Number of entries _____ = $__________$80 x Number of entries _____ = $__________
GRAND TOTAL= $__________Fҏ VisaF ҏMasterCard F American Express Fҏ Cheque payable to “JCCC” (Please mail to JCCC)(Cash and Debit Cards accepted at JCCC Reception Desk – please do NOT mail cash)

Card #_______________________________________

Expiry ____/_____

Credit Card Authorization Signature: _________________________________
Fax completed form with Credit Card info to the JCCC at Fax #: (416) 441-2347
Cheques should be mailed with this form to: JCCC Golf, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

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