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In This Issue...

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

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JCCC Events

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Toronto Japanese Film Festival

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JCCC News

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Heritage & Sedai News

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Legacy Update

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Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions

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

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Calendar of Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

416-441-2345 ext.227

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

416-441-2345 ext.303

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext. 222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Sandy ChanJapanese Section: Maki Klotz, Haruko Ishihara, Sandy Chan

Cover Picture: Sakura by Mark Yungblut
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Rakugo with Sansho Nakamura
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Tsugaru Shamisen & Taiko Concert
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Karaoke Club
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Deadline for the May 2015 issue is Friday April 10, 2015.

5月号の締め切りは2015年4月10日(金）です。

Your news is welcome! Please contact:
newsletter@jccc.on.catel 416-441-2345 ext.226

KOJI YAMAGUCHI - Tsugaru Shamisen
YOSHIHIKO FUEKI - Taiko2015 North American TourLive Concert @ JCCC Kobayashi Hall

Rakugo Performance by
Sansho Nakamura –“Matsuyama Kagami (Mirror)”

Koji Yamaguchi will be back with his shamisen at the JCCC alongwith international taiko performer Yoshihiko Fueki.

Rakugo is coming to the JCCC this Spring! Sansho Nakamura will
be coming to the JCCC from Kumamoto, Japan. He will perform“Matsuyama Mirror” in Japanese first, followed by the English
version. Each performance is about 30 minutes.
Date: Friday April 10, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $5.00 (JCCC members); $7 (General)*Reservation required. Please call JCCC reception at 416-4412345 ext.222 to reserve your seat.
Greetings from Sansho Nakamura:"I'm Sansho Nakamura, a rakugo artist visiting from Kumamoto, Japan. Rakugo is a traditional Japanese storytelling art form
which has been performed for over 400 years. In the stories of
Rakugo, various kinds of people live together - sometimes quarrelling, sometimes helping each other. Rakugo depicts scenesof human life, and provides an occasion for audience to laughat their own foolishness, and also appreciate the charming andhumane parts of us all.
The featured story for this event is "Matsuyama mirror". The
story takes place a long time ago in Matsuyama village. At thattime, mirrors were not yet widely available. One day, a farmer
named Shousuke saw a mirror without knowing what it was...
Please come to this special performance to listen to the rest of
the story unfold in both English and in Japanese."

Date:
Time:
Tickets:			

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

Tickets can be purchased at JCCC reception in person or byphone at 416-441-2345 ext 222. Tickets can also be purchased
online through ticketweb at www.ticketweb.ca
Yoshihiko Fueki - Studied Japanese musical instruments froma young age, and was involved in the start up of the taiko group,
Dacunto. Since then he has been introducing Japanese taiko
within and outside of Japan through solo concerts and workshops.
He belongs to various Japanese musical groups and enjoys
collaborating with musicians from different music genres.
Koji Yamaguchi - Under his grandmother’s (shamisen teacher)influence, he became a performer celebrated not only in Japanbut also internationally, and teaches shamisen at his own school,
Yamaguchi Koji Sangenkai all over Japan. Yamaguchi has been
the recipient of numerous awards throughout Japan. He is alsoa member of the famous shamisen group Hayate, with Kenichi
Yoshida of international superstar Yoshida Brothers as its producer.

3Toronto Japanese Film Festival Announces 2015 Line-Up
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 4th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival has announced its line-up for 2015.
The Toronto Japanese Film festival is dedicated to showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized forexcellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences and the Japanese Film Academy. The 2015
festival will be held from Thursday June 11, 2015 to Friday June 26, 2015 and will feature 19 films including many North American
and Canadian premieres. Some highlights include:
The North American premiere of Masayuki Suo’s (Shall We Dance?, A Terminal Trust) geisha version of My Fair Lady, LADY
MAIKO starring Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroki Hasegawa and Tamiyo Kusakari. Director Suo and star Tamiyo Kusakari will be here as
guest of the festival to introduce the film and take questions at our closing reception.
The North American premiere of Masato Harada’s (Climber’s High, Chronicle of my Mother) KAKEKOMI, a charming Edo-era
comedy-drama that could just as easily be titled :Divorce, Samurai Style!” Starring Yo Oizumi, Erika Toda and Hikari Mistushima.
The Toronto premiere of Yuya Ishii’s THE VANCOUVER ASAHI with Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi and Mitsuki
Takahata
The North American premiere of Daihachi Yoshida’s (The Kirishima Thing) thriller PALE MOON starring Rie Miyazawa (who
won the Best Actress at the Japanese Academy Awards), Sousuke Ikematsu and Yuko Oshima
The North American premiere of A SAMURAI CHRONICLE, based on Rin Hamuro’s Naoki Prize winning novel and nominatedfor 10 Japanese Academy Awards. Starring Koji Yakusho, Mieko Harada, Junichi Okada, Maki Horikita
The North America premiere Ryuichi Hiroki’s May-December romance, HER GRANDDAUGHTER featuring stand-out
performances by Nana Eikura, Etsushi Toyokawa and Sakura Ando
The Canadian premiere of Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s shocking MY MAN, a chilling Japanese spin on Lolita staring Tadanobu Asanoand Fumi Nikaido and winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 36th Moscow International Film Festival; Best Film, Mainichi Film
Awards.
Other films include Momoko Ando’s 0.5MM, Setsuro Wakamatsu’s SNOW ON THE BLADES, , Shinobu Yaguchi’s WOOD
JOB, Mipo O’s THE SUN SHINES ONLY THERE, Hideki Takeuchi’s THERMAE ROMAE II, Takahiro Miki’s HOT ROAD and Tomo
Goda’s BEING BORN – TOGETHER FOREVER.
This year's festival will also include screenings at Vancouver’s National Nikkei Heritage Museum and Cultural Centre.
Tickets go on sale May 4 with five and ten-film pass buyers receiving valuable gift packages form Shiseido Canada.
Please check our website www.torontojff.com for more details. More in our next newsletter.

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APRIL MOVIEA Boy and his Samurai
Director Yoshihiro Nakamura’s (Fish Story, Snow White Murder Mystery) delicious time
travel comedy chronicles the adventures of Kijima Yasube, a samurai who accidentally
travels through time from Edo-era Japan to present-day Japan where he meets a single
working mother Hiroko and her young son Tomoya. He soon finds he has a rare gift thatwill allow him to thrive in the modern world…as a Pastry Chef!
The three begin to bond as a family but the time for Yasube to say “goodbye” andreturn to the Edo period is drawing close… Hilarious, sweet and earnest, starring Ryo
Nishikido, Rie Tomosaka and Fuku Suzuki. Based on a manga by Gen Araki.
Date: Thursday April 30, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $8 (JCCC Members), $10 (General)
Tickets can be purchased at JCCC Reception, or at 416-441-2345 ext.222.

Kamp Kodomo
Summer Sessions
Mark your calendars anddon’t miss out on the all
the summer fun at the
JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s
summer session has
started registration. Join
us for a busy week filledwith sessions covering awide range of activities
including martial arts,
ikebana, origami, folklore, language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to
Friday. Sessions will run on July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17, and July 20– 24. Fees for this program are $200 per child for a 5-day session.
A 10 % discount will be applied for JCCC family members andadditional children from the same family will receive a 5% discount.
If you register before April 30th, you get the earlybird pricing of just$180 per child!
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30pm to 6:00 pm with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day,and a special activity each week. Campers are required to bring alunch and drink.
Registration has already begun and the registration deadline is
Friday June 26, 2015 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.

New!! Seniors’ Supper ClubThe Seniors’ Supper Club is a new club being offered throughHeritage for those seniors interested in learning more aboutcooking for one!!
We are planning six monthly sessions starting in April whereparticipants will experience and learn:•
Hands-on preparation of a meal where participants will prep
the ingredients, cook the food, and enjoy the supper together.
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What to look for when purchasing ingredients and shopping forvalue and quality•
How to prepare ingredients•
Basic food safety for food preparation, storage, freezing, and“best before date” usage•
Nutrition tips•
Cooking techniques
Each session will run from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, and costs$20.00 per participant to a maximum of 12 participants per session.
Each session will include a demo chef, cooking assistants, ahandout which will include the list of all of the ingredients required,equipment needed to prepare the meal, the recipe with cooking
directions, preparation times, and cooking & healthy eating tips.
Please look for the insert flyer in this newsletter or at thereception desk to sign up for each session.

JCCC ANNUAL BAZAARThe JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest one-day fundraiser of the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday
May 2, 2015 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Please note the new starting time of noon this year! We are opening a half hour earlier. You don’t
want to arrive and find that all the best bargains are gone!!
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza with great deals on Noritake tableware, logoware, lawn accessories,
gardening items, baked goods, etc., plus lots of white/pink elephant treasures and of course our Silent Auction with some great products
to bid on.
There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi, udon, tempura - for take home or dining in while you take a break from yourshopping spree.
If this is your first time attending, remember to stop at the bank on the way over. Most sales are cash only and we don’t have an ATM
on site. Don’t let a lack of ready cash hold you back from getting that fabulous bargain!
Please come and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including cakes, pies, cookies, squares, etc), Japanese food (including manju,
sekihan, chiraishi, bentos, etc), white elephant, new products, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception
desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on May 1st and of course on the 2nd.
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we are unable to accept any clothing donations.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext.221 or christinet@jccc.
on.ca.
		Date: Saturday May 2, 2015		
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
		Admission: Free

Bazaar Volunteering Opportunities
We have many opportunities for volunteers. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Types of work in need of volunteer help are as follows:

Manju Bee - Sunday April 26, 2015 (10:00am - 4:00pm) - No experience is necessary.
This is an opportunity for people to learn how to make a few different types of manju (red bean Japanese sweets).
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 21, 2015

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

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

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

During Bazaar - Saturday May 2, 2015•
Parking Attendant 		
(10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm)•
Crowd Control at the door
(11am-3pm)•
Eco bag sales crew 		
(11pm-4:30pm)•
Food Booth 			(10am-5pm)•
Kitchen Help 			(9am-2pm, 11am-5pm)•
Waiter/ Waitress 		
(11am-5pm)•
Clean-up 			(3pm-7pm)
And many more!
Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015
Sign up is available online at www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/
Or you can contact Yuki Hipsh at volunteer@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext.235

6Spring Festival 2015
After a February that was the coldest in recorded history, Torontonians were desperate forany sign that Spring was on the way. This must have been the reason why thousands ofvisitors flocked to the JCCC for its annual Spring Festival/ Haru Matsuri.
Upon entering the building, visitors were awed by the impressive Hina Ningyo doll
display. But the visual attractions didn’t stop there. Throughout the building were many more
spectacular, one-of-a-kind displays related to the Samurai theme. Included in this array wereseveral swords from the private collections of members of JCCC's sword appreciation club,
the Token Kai.
In Kobayashi Hall visitors found a variety of vendors, and cultural crafts as well as live
entertainment. Of course, there were also demonstrations of martial arts in the dojos, tea
ceremonies, a vast selection of Japanese food and more vendors throughout the building.
At the other end of our building, we had a bustling room of activities for children, including a
Japanese Style painting activity run by our artist in residence Nao Uda and many enthusiastic
volunteers.
With all that there was to see and do, it was no wonder everyone had a great day!
The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations that provided theentertainment and demonstrations. We also thank all the great volunteers and staff, whohelped raise this great community tradition to new and greater heights!

Top: Volunteers and staff setting up the Hina Dolls Display (photo courtesy of Jan Nobuto).
Bottom (left to right): Bustling activity in the food court (photo courtesy of Kitty Huang); Kids Activity Area & Taiko Performance in the Kobayashi Hall (photos courtesyof Yosh Inouye).

Kamo Room at the JCCC Officially Opens
The official opening of Kamo Room (formerly Multi 2A) at the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre was held on Monday March 9, 2015. During this intimate reception with the Kamo
Family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo were presented with the Kamo Room plaque by Gary Kawaguchi,
JCCC President.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo made a generous donation to the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre in memory of Denzo and Kiku Kamo.
The reception featured a performance by the Ohana Hula Club’s Golden Luna and Moanagroups, showcasing an example of the cultural classes and activities that take place in the
Kamo Room on a daily basis. Located on the second floor of the JCCC, the Kamo Room isalso a centre of activity for Japanese language classes, ping pong, and dance groups Himawari
Buyo, Ayame Kai and Sakura Kai.
The JCCC is greatly appreciative of Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo for their generous donation andsupport in the promotion of Japanese culture. See the bustling activites in the Kamo Room nexttime you visit the JCCC!
Photo courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

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Sedai Heads West!
Sedai Corner

We’ve officially turned the corner and entered spring, and Sedai has some fresh updates to keep you in the loop!
First, Sedai would like to thank and acknowledge interviewee Haruyuki “Harry” Okada, for taking the time with
the Sedai Project to document his family’s history through an invaluable collection of photos and anecdotes to accompany his interview.
Having been born into Japanese occupied China shortly before the outbreak of World War II, Harry’s memories of people and places,
captured in photographs but remembered in detail, have added an incredible layer to his recorded interview.
Second, Sedai would like to begin highlighting stories, anecdotes, and individuals who you can learn more about on our website, at www.
sedai.ca. First up is Sedai interviewee and dear friend, Keo Shibatani. After adding his unique voice to our archives about his experiences in
Tashme, and enlightening us on the difficulties many Canadian Nikkei faced upon landing in postwar Japan, Keo has continued to give backto the community through his spirit of volunteerism. Most recently, Keo assisted the coordinators of the 20th Glendon Annual International
Studies – Japan Symposium, coordinated by York University. Sedai Project friends Frank Moritsugu and Dr. Greg Robinson also took part inleading discussions of Japanese Canadians and the concepts of identity. For more information on the symposium, which occurred in March,
visit www.japansymposium.com. As well, visit sedai.ca for archived video footage of Keo!
Lastly, do you know anyone in the greater Vancouver area whose story should be added to the Sedai Project? Sedai will be making a
special trip to the west coast this year, and would love to increase the depth and breadth of stories in our archives. If you would like to step
up and support our community records, or if you know someone who should be a part of our recorded mosaic (in Vancouver, in Toronto, or
otherwise!), please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext.303.

Register Now for
Nostalgia Night 2015!!
Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration for Nostalgia Night
2015 on Saturday July 4, 2015 and join us as we honour the New
Japanese Canadian Association (NJCA) for its almost 40 years of
supporting the Ijusha community and building a strong relationshipwith the JCCC.
Come and share memories built over the years, find out about
the NJCA’s various clubs and committees, catch up with family andfriends, and of course enjoy the wonderful Japanese Canadianbuffet.
Early Bird registration is until Friday June 5, 2015 and seats
are limited. Don’t be disappointed, complete the registration form
enclosed in this issue of the newsletter and submit it right away!
Early Bird Registration until Friday June 5, 2015.
JCCC members: $15; General: $20;
Children ages 6-13: $5; Children under 5 yrs: free.
Tables of 10 at the early bird price: $150.00 per table.
From Friday June 6, 2015:
JCCC members: $20; General: $25;
Children 6-13: $5; Children under 5 yrs: free
Tables of 10: $200.00 per table
Registration ends on Friday June 26, 2015.

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Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Heritage Corner

At last, spring has officially sprung! Here are the latest updates from Heritage – check out our
upcoming events, exhibits, and more!
This year’s Haru Matsuri saw record attendance, and the Archive and Collections
Committee was proud to be able to create a number of displays throughout the building. Comecheck out the ongoing display of samurai culture related artefacts, ukiyo-e (woodblock) prints,
and our spotlight exhibit on the relationship between the Jewish and Japanese Canadian
communities from the postwar Toronto area. Keep an eye out for developing displays near theentrance to the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre.
As well, the Ontario Legislative Assembly will be housing a display from the JCCC
Collection beginning in April, running through to the summer. If you have a chance, stop by
Queen’s Park for a free public tour, to see what Archive and Collections has put together onbehalf of the community.
And lastly from our archives this month, the JCCC was thrilled to receive a donationof two works by Japanese Canadian artist Shizue Takashima. Her works will be on display
beginning in May – look out for them in Heritage Court (at the entrance to the Heritage Lounge).
The Arts Committee has been busy preparing a series of exciting exhibits for thecommunity and public at large.
First, we are pleased to present an exhibition of works by Canadian artist York Wilson,
for the month of May. These works are a series of paintings based on the poetry of Japanesepoet Hagiwara Sakutaro, which appeared in the publication Face at the Bottom of the World.
In June, our next exhibit will be a presentation by JCCC Artist in Residence, Nao Uda.
Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Nao graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York,and has shown her work in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, and Jordan. Her upcoming exhibit titled“316 Powell Street” is about her grandfather, who was born in Vancouver in 1924. Nao hascreated a fictional memory of her grandfather – who had passed before she could hear the storyof his life – through her art. Works on display will be inspired by and researched through the oral
histories and archives at the JCCC, as well as several trips to her grandfather’s birthplace on
Powell Street. Nao and the JCCC would like to acknowledge the support of the Pola Art Foundation in Japan for her upcoming exhibit.
And lastly from the Arts Committee is an open call to artists in the community for ARTSU MATSURI 2015! Returning after a two-year
hiatus, the JCCC Gallery will be home to an exhibition of works in various media, by community members. For artist registration information,please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project, at the details below. The show runs from July 2nd to the16th – be sure not to miss it!
Lastly, the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre was pleased to have Seneca Hill Collegiate, and students from Aoyama Gakuin in Aoyama,
Japan, visit the Centre and learn about the history of Japanese Canadians. For many of the students, learning about the history of Japanese
Canadian internment and forced relocation was a new experience. Heritage would like to thank the wonderful Archives volunteers and Sedai
interviewees for their assistance in bringing history to life!
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project at
heritage@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

Summer Internships at the JCCC
The JCCC is accepting applications for the position(s) of Collections Assistant and Heritage Assistant, for an internship placement at the
JCCC from June through August of 2015 (dependent on funding).
All successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
		
		
		
		
		
		
		

- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada- will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;- are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;- will not have another full-time job (in total, over 30 hours a week between occupations);- have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the position;- intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the internship.
Note: Students with a disability are eligible for part-time work.

For full details and complete job posting, please contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for further information.

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2015 Sakura Gala
Are you interested in attending the Sakura Gala? Now is youropportunity to learn more about this special evening and purchaseyour table or ticket.
The Sakura Gala is the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s(JCCC) premier fundraiser. The Gala is a black tie affair that is an
unprecedented celebration of the best of Japanese and Canadianculture. The prestige and tradition of the Sakura Gala has resulted
in the consistent growth of supporters and sponsors year after year.
In its seventh year, the Sakura Gala will take place on Saturday
May 30, 2015 at the JCCC. Guests will experience an unforgettableevening celebrating and mingling with top authors and membersof the publishing industry. The evening, hosted by CBC Radio’s
Mary Ito, will showcase hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinnermarrying Japanese and Canadian flavours. The talented Japanese
singer-songwriter Tatsuya Ishii will perform and there will also be
spectacular silent and live auctions.

One of the Sakura Gala’s many highlights is the presentation of
the Sakura Award. The Award recognizes exceptional contributions
by individuals in the promotion, and exchange of Japanese culture
and enhancing awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada andabroad. In 2015, the JCCC will honour Joy Kogawa and Haruki
Murakami with Sakura Awards.
Sakura Gala sponsorships are $10,000 and up, tables are$5,000 and individual tickets are $500. There are many otheropportunities to support the Sakura Gala such as donating a silent
auction item or buying an ad in the evening programme.
For all enquiries, please contact Sarah Burd at 416-449-0788
or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.

Japanese singer-songwriter, Tatsuya Ishii

Recognizing our Volunteers
JCCC Volunteer Committee

This year’s Spring Festival saw one of the largest participation of volunteers, with over 200 volunteers involved in every aspects ofthe 2-day event. The success of all JCCC events depends heavily on the dedication of our volunteers. In return, the JCCC wants toensure that all volunteers are duly recognised. In light of this, the JCCC would like to ask for your partnership in helping us update ourvolunteer database. This database is an important tool to keep record of everyone who has contributed their time to the various activities
at the JCCC. The JCCC wants to learn more about the length of time and the kinds of activities that our volunteers take part in. This
information will also be used each year as the JCCC nominates volunteers for Ontario’s Volunteer Service Awards. Therefore, we would
like to kindly ask all volunteers- veterans and newcomers- to fill out a 2015 Volunteer Profile. All information provided to us will be kept
strictly confidential.
This form is accessible online for your convenience at www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer, and paper copies are also available at the
JCCC reception. If you have any concerns regarding the volunteer profile form, please contact Yuki Hipsh at 416-441-2345 ext.235 orvolunteer@jccc.on.ca.

10Theatre Production Zero Hour @ JCCC
Miwa Yanagi and her production team treated a full house in the Kobayashi Hall to an entertaining and thought-provoking productionof "Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose's Last Tape". The themes drawn from the play also led to some lively Q&A discussion with producer Miwa
Yanagi herself. This was JCCC's first foray into live theatre on this scale, but given the success of this production, it won't be our last!
Many thanks to the audience and hardworking volunteers.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ohashi

JCCC Judo-Kai competitors win in British Columbia
Ken Fukushima, JCCC Judo Kai

On February 25 to 28, 2015, the Canada Winter Games were held in Prince George, BC.
Three athletes from the JCCC Judo Kai were part of Team Ontario. Brothers Mohab and ShadyEl Nahas won gold medals in the Male -81kg and -90kg categories respectively, and Yassin
Youssef won the bronze medal in the Male -60kg category. After their individual competitions,
all 3 of the JCCC Judo-Kai members were selected for Ontario’s entry in the Team Judo event.
In the finals against Quebec, Mohab won his match with a beautiful ippon throw and Shadywon his match in dominant fashion to clinch the Team Judo gold medal for Ontario.
On March 7 & 8, 2015, at the Pacific International tournament held at the Olympic Ovalin Richmond, BC, Shady won double gold by placing first in both the U21 and men’s -90kg
category, and Youssef Youssef won the gold medal in the men’s -60kg category with wins
over opponents from Japan and BC then finishing with a spectacular ippon throw in the finals
against his opponent from Quebec.
More good news - as the number 1 ranked competitor nationally in his category, on
March 2, 2015 Youssef Youssef was named to the Canadian Team for the Pan American JudoChampionships that will be held in Edmonton this April.
Congratulations to all for the good results coming from your hard work, with best wishes
and support for continued success!

BC Pacific International gold medallists Youssef Youssef (left)
and Shady El Nahas (right) Photo courtesy of Yassin Youssef

The JCCC has Been There for You and Your Family
Now is the Time for Family Philanthropy and Your Family Legacy
Making your philanthropy a family enterprise is an extraordinary opportunity that can benefit your family in many ways and result increative and significant contributions to society. At its best, family philanthropy is the pooled product of the family’s ideals, creativity,
diverse skills and passions. Working together on philanthropic giving can be a deeply satisfying and enjoyable experience for a family andhave major impact on the family’s well being. The potential benefits of family philanthropy include:••••

A deepened connection to each other and a bridge to the outside world through a sense of shared enterprise on important social andcommunity issues.
A forum for collaboration and problem solving within the family.
A chance to express and test values that the family as a whole believes in and is willing to stand for.
An inter-generational common ground that increases communication, sharing and understanding within and across generations.

Overall, with the right tools and guidance, family philanthropy can be one of the best opportunities to strengthen and pass on a real family
legacy in the community. The JCCC has provided this opportunity to many families and is prepared to help ensure that your family giving
makes the most difference for you and the community.
As the JCCC starts the see spring blossom, we ask the community to ponder giving to the Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign. Let’s make2015 the year in which your passion for the cause, the community and your family is transformed into precision in terms of a gift that truly
makes a difference.
If you have any questions regarding the Capital Campaign, or if you would like to learn more about Leaving a Legacy at the JCCC
please contact William Petruck at 416-249-0788 or wpetruck@fundingmatters.com

Fred Sasaki Makes an Estate Gift to the JCCC Foundation
Fred Sasaki was a tremendous benefactor and extraordinary volunteer to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Fred played an integral rolein helping to build a legacy for our community, which will hold for many future generations to come. He was a founding member of the JCCC
Foundation and a dedicated and contributing leader and volunteer at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Fred also shared his stories
about growing up and how his family was affected by the internment with the JCCC’s Sedai Project.
Fred is one of the largest individual donors to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. He was generous to the JCCC in his lifetime, donating
to the JCCC’s capital campaign and was a founding funder of the Sakura Gala. The JCCC honoured Fred with an Ishizue Award. The Award
acknowledges and expresses appreciation and respect to members or friends of the Japanese Canadian community who have madeexceptional contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre over many years.
Beyond these previous gifts to the JCCC, Fred made a provision in his estate for a gift to the JCCC Foundation. The JCCC Foundation is focusedon capital preservation and supports the JCCC annually through a disbursement. The JCCC will always be grateful for Fred’s generosity, support
and leadership.

Haiku Corner

俳句コーナー

春雨の木下につたふ 雫かな
Harusame no ko shita ni tsutau shizuku kana
Spring rain		Conveyed under the trees			
In drops.

芭蕉
Bashou

宿の春
何もなくこそ何もあれ
Yado no haru Nani mo nakukoso nanimo are
In my hut this spring,
There is nothing, –		There is everything!

素堂
Sodou

Renowned Butoh Master
Natsu
Nakajima
Performs
Alongside World-Class Artists
Internationally acclaimed Japanese Butoh artist Natsu Nakajima
joins a stellar line-up at this year’s CanAsian International Dance
Festival, taking place on Thursday April 30, 2015 to Saturday
May 2, 2015 at 8pm at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. It’s the firsttime Tokyo-based Nakajima, one of the first women involved in the
Butoh movement, will take part in the biennial dance festival, now
in its 18th year.

About CanAsian Dance

Office Space for Rent at JCCC
Office space of 672 sq.ft. is available on the 2nd floor of the JCCC.
Located in a spacious, newly renovated building, it comes with freeparking, and has great access to DVP. If interested, please contact
Nao Seko at (416)444-9900 x227.

Established in 1997, CanAsian Dance presents and cultivates
exceptional dance inspired by Asian ideas and expressions.
Led by Artistic Director Denise Fujiwara, CanAsian has earned
critical acclaim for its world-class programming. This includes
the biennial CanAsian International Dance Festival – a weeklong
festival of performances, matinees, and workshops that reflect
dance traditions from across Asia – as well as annual artistic,
educational and professional development activities. CanAsianDance has garnered 14 Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations forartists presented in its festivals. To find out more, please visit www.
canasiandance.com

2015 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai
Shinbokukai
Hiroshima Kenjin Kai

It’s again time to note the date of the Hiroshima Kenjin Kai gettogether. Whether you have Hiroshima connections or not, you
are cordially invited to our party on Saturday April 4, 2015, at
the Toronto Buddhist Temple, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto.
The Bento is expected to cost $15 but is free to members
over the age of 80. Membership is $5 per person. It would beappreciated if those people planning to attend this function
would place their bento order by contacting one of the following:
Lily Motomura
GeorgeNakano
Tamiko Hikida

905-881-1076
lmotomura@rogers.com
905-785-9381
george.nakano@rogers.com
905-385-1430 (Hamilton) thikida@yahoo.ca

Registration andreception starts at 12:30pm

with aBuddhist memorial service to follow at 1:00pm. As usual there
will be the regular features – a short business meeting, karaoke,
a group sing song, bingo and a door prize raffle following thebento.
A few volunteers to help set up tables and chairs at 11:00am
and also donations of desserts and door prize items would beappreciated.

The Game of 100 Ghosts*
Readings By Poet Terry Watada
David Fujino

Poet Terry Watada is reading from The Game of 100 Ghosts on
Thursday April 16, 2015, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the East
Asian Library, 8th floor (in the John P. Robarts Library, University ofToronto), 130 St. George St., Toronto. For more information, pleasecontact Lu Gan at 416 -978-1025.
*Please note amendment to article title from print version.

13Extraordinary
Experiences

Players Needed for
Sunday JC 3-PITCH League
Bob Doi

The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League begin its’ 29th
season of play at the end of May and we are looking for additional
players.
Our non-profit League, founded in 1987, is mixed, with womenand men, of ages 18 to 60+ and skill levels from beginner to
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015
intermediate. Our main objective is to provide a social, yet friendly
competitive environment for persons or families of Japanese
ancestry, as well as those who have an interest or connection
to Japanese culture, to participate and integrate, to meet others
sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, to have fun and to
make friends.
2:00 PM@ STRATUS
Games are on Sunday (excluding the August long weekends)
mornings (9:30am-12:00pm) from the May long weekend to the end
MOTHER-DAUGHTER CONCERT PIANISTS
of August in the Warden and Steeles Avenue area (Scarborough/Mari Kodama and Karin Kei Nagano
Markham border). We host post-game BBQ’s during the season’commanding and electrifying’ —L.A. TIMES
and provide a subsidized banquet in September. Each team pitches
to their own players (players hit every inning) in a slow pitch/lob ball
8:00 PMFRIDAY, APRIL 24,
format with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women) pitches.
7:30 PMMICHAEL BUBLÉ’S LEAD JAZZ TRUMPETER
Membership Deadline: Saturday May 9, 2015
SOPRANO
Jumaane Smith
Julia Bullock
I Only Have Eyes For You is “An essential
Early bird draw for all applications and payments received by’ravishingly visceral’
album… definitive and timeless”
Friday May 1, 2015.
—THE NEW YORK TIMES—PRESIDENT, SMOOTHJAZZ.COM GLOBAL RADIO
Membership Fee: $75.00 (no increase in 13 years!)
Includes: team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BRAVONIAGARA.ORG OR CALL 289-868-9177
all games, league BBQs, subsidized banquet with trophies & door
prizes, all bases, bats, balls and other equipment, (players are
asked to supply their own glove).
First Day of Play: Sunday, May 17, 2015
BNFA_15_JCCC ad 4x5_FIN.indd 1
2015-02-09 10:03 AM
If you would like additional information about the JC 3-Pitch
League or would like to Register to Play, please call or email one of
the following committee members or check out our website: www.
jc3pitch.com or email us at: jc3pitch@gmail.com.
Christine Mori, Bravo Niagara!
—A SYNERGY OF MUSIC & WINE IN
THE HEART OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

SPRING
INTO
MUSIC

Intimate Classical Concert in
Niagara Wine Country

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

Glen Kawaguchi
Jon Nagamatsu
Rob Takimoto
Bob Doi		

416-755-6421 (evenings)
647-988-5036 (evenings)
416-569-8147
email: thedois@rogers.com

2014 JC3-Pitch Champions Wietzes Toyota (Left to Right):
Back Row:Jomar Dela Cruz, Ryan Terakita, Peter Reilly, Ryan Mellor, Ron Biason, Bob Doi
Front Row: Sharyn Reilly, Tod Nagamatsu, Clark Shiao, Ron Dela Cruz
Photo courtesy of Bob Doi.

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

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

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

15

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

16

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

Frank and Toshiko Usami
Etsusaburo Mitsuye George Toshiko Uyeyama
Dale and Joe Vaillancourt
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Frank Yamada - In memory
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane In memory
George Kaoru Kikue Kay Yamashita
Hiroki and Himari Yamashita
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Toshiko and Takato Yamashita
Tsutomu Tom and Masae Muraki Yamashita
Min and Lydia Yatabe
Rev. Stan and Aileen Yokota
Patricia and Harold Yoneyama
Charles Masato Yoshida in memory
Shige and Sue Yoshida
Tak and Fumi Yoshida
Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
GROUPS
Asahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of March 6, 2015
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Kiyomi Kay Asada
50
Mrs. Susan Crichton
30
Mr. Eiji Doi
395
Mr. Manabu Doi
20
Mr. Perry Douglas
20
Mrs. Gale Durocher
25
Mr. Michael Filosa
50
Mr. Ian Findlay
150
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
100
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hikida
60
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ikeda
100
Mrs. Seiko Inamoto
20
Mrs. Teruko Inouye100
Mr. and Mrs. Hideyuki Ioi
60
Mr. Kaz Ishii
50
Ms. Frances Ishikawa
30
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iwata
50
Mr. Takashi Iwata
37
Mr. Greg Johnston
100
Mrs. Betty Kagayama
30
Ms. Lily Kai
100
Mrs. Mits Kameoka
100
Mr. and Mrs. Michio Koyama
100Mrs. Yukie Koyama's 100th birthday
Mrs. Misako Kumabe
50
Mr. Stephen Kuwahara
200
Mr. Duncan MacCallum
62
Mrs. Sachie Matsushita
27
Mrs. May Mitsui
150
Mr. and Mrs. Yoji Murase
30
Mr. and Mrs. Tadashi Muromoto
20
Anonymous
150
Tokyo Rose
Mr. Mitsuru M. Nagata
100
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura
30
Ms. Nobuko Oikawa
200
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Okada
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tsuneo Omotani
25
Mrs. Dale Reid
50
Mrs. Shizue Saito
50
Mr. Andrew Shibata
76
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani
500
Mr. and Mrs. Isamu Suzuki
50
Mrs. Kazuko Kay Takata
30
Ms. Mary Tokiwa
30
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
100
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno
50
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
25
Anonymous
50
Mrs. Irina Werner90
Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Yano
60
Mrs. Shizu Yoshida50
Ms. Christine Yuen
100
Corporate, Foundation and
Government
Donation and Sponsorship
The Mitsui Canada Foundation

Toronto New Japanese Canadian
Association
Oshogatsu-Kai Udon Sales
Heritage
Seneca Hill Private School Ltd
Canadian Museums Association
LegacyBank of Montreal
State Building Corporation
Sakura Gala 2014 Corporate Sponsor
Heritage
Ms. Maya Dille
2 Shizue Takashima paintings
Ms. Louise Okawara
In memory of Noriko Kosugi

100

In Memoriam
In memory of Amy Fukusaka
Mr. and Mrs. Reg Fukusaka
150
Mrs. Chiz Takata
50
In memory of Marion Amy Kitamura
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
30
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
50
In memory of Dorothy Toshiye
TanakaAnonymous
50
Mrs. Ann Ashley
25
Bunka Shishu Artisans
100
Mrs. Kay Fukuda
20
Ms. Jean Goto
25
Mrs. Minnie Hemmy
30
Mrs. Yuki Kondo
25
Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura
50
Keiko Omori, Stan Kimera,David Ohashi
150
Ms. Kathy Rei Uyeyama
50
In memory of Eiko Tateishi
Mr. and Mrs. Mandison Chin50
In memory of George Edamura
Mr. and Mrs. Kameo Kawaguchi
25
In memory of Jiro Oiye
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye
25
In memory of Joe Miyazaki
Family of Joe Miyazaki
1,250
Mrs. Day Nakawatase100
In memory of John Yuki Onizuka
Mrs. Ann Ashley
25
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
50
Mrs. Mitzi Miyasaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori
25
Mrs. Jan Nobuto
100
Prime Timers
50
Mr. George Toyama
25
Mr. Roy Toyama
25
In memory of Katherine Etsuko
NishinoDr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
50

In memory of Kay and Yosh Uyeda
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
80
In memory of Mariko Mary
Hatanaka
Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser
50
Mrs. Tosh R. Fukuda
30
Mr Terry T. Hatanaka
50
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
50
Mrs. Susie Iwata
20
Mrs. Teruyo Kitamura
10
Mrs. Margaret Makimoto
25
Mr. Mas Mori
25
Mr. and Mrs. Aki Saisho
70
Ms. Judy Sato50
Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa
50Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
25
Mr. George Tsushima
25
In memory of Mary Tanino
Mr. Yosh Tanino
300
In memory of Miyumi Sasaki
Sally Sasaki, Burke Sasaki,
Nayo Picou Sasaki & Gail Kim 400
In memory of Sadie Nakamoto
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
25
In memory of Satoru Katsuyama
Mr. Masuo Yamashita25
In memory of Shirley Petgrave
Ms. Alice Nagami
50
In memory of Ted Aida
Ms. Lynda Silk
100
Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr and Mrs Kiyoshi Shibatani
1,000
Mr. Thomas Takashima
977
LeaderMr. Robert Nishino
500
PartnerMrs. Betty Lou Arai
150
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
150
Mrs. Miyo Ito
150
Mr. Takashi Iwata
150
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe
110Mrs. Mary Morita
150
Ms. Nobuko Oikawa
127
Mrs. Kathryn Okawara
127
Mrs. Dale Reid93
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
150
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
127
Dr. David Tabuchi &Ms. Erin Jones
93
Mr. Russell Takashima
116
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
110
Mr. Steven Tazumi
150
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama
150

今後の行事予定
4月

5月

6月

3日
(金）
10日 （土）11日 (土)12日 （日）13日 （月）16日 (木)22日 (水）25日 (土）26日 (日）30日 （木）JCCC休館日- Good Friday
中村山椒落語会
カラオケクラブ会合
組み紐ワークショップ
まんじゅうワークショップ
津軽三味線 X 和太鼓ライブコンサート
折り紙ワークショップ
カラオケクラブ会合
お饅頭作り
映画鑑賞会「ちょんまげぷりん」

2日(土）
10日 (土)18日 （月）21日 （木）23日 （土）25日 （月）27日 (水）30日 （土）JCCCバザー
組み紐ワークショップ
JCCC休館日- Victoria Day
映画鑑賞会「映画 中村勘三郎」
カラオケクラブ会合
まんじゅうワークショップ
折り紙ワークショップ
桜ガラ

11日 （木）13日 （土）20日 （土）26日 （金）27日 （土）

トロント日本映画祭開幕
カラオケクラブ会合
カラオケクラブ会合
トロント日本映画祭閉幕
永田社中コンサート2015年第4回トロント日本映画祭
６月開幕！
幅広いジャンルから旬な作品をお届けするトロント日本映画祭が今
年も6月11日から26日にかけて開催されます。今年は19作品の上映を予定しており、その多くが北米またはカナダプレミアとなります。今回
は映画祭の一環としてバンクーバーのVancouver’s National Nikkei
Heritage Museum and Cultural Centreでの上映も予定されています。
チケットは5月4日（月曜日）午前10時より発売開始です。
1本の映画につき
JCCC会員＄10、一般＄12.
5本映画パス：
JCCC会員＄40、一般＄45.
10本映画パス：
JCCC会員＄80、一般＄90.
今年もパスを購入された方へメインスポンサーの資生堂さんからの素敵なギフトを用意しております。数に限りがございますので、お早目にパスをお求めください。
チケット、映画パスはJCCC受付416-441-2345またはTicketweb
でご購入いただけます。
詳しくはTJFFウェブサイトwww.torontojff.comをご覧ください。
上映予定作品（順不同）：
0.5mm、神の月、舞子はレディ、柘榴坂の仇討、
リトル・フォレスト夏／
秋、
ジョバンニの島、私の男、マエストロ！、蜩ノ記、バンクーバーの朝日、
ウッジョブ‐神去なあなあ日常、
トワイライトささらさや、そこのみにて光輝く、娚の一生、テルマエ・ロマエ、ホットロード、
トウキョウトライブ、駆け込み女と駆け出し男、
うまれる‐ずっと、いっしょ

第7回桜ガラJCCCにおけるもっとも盛大なファンドレイジングイベントであり、今年で7年目を迎える桜ガラが5月30日（土）に開催されます。
毎年、桜ガラのハイライトとしてカナダ国内外において日本文化
や日系カナダ人の歴史、受け継がれてきた伝統の理解と発展にきわめて高い功績をあげた個人に送られる「桜アワード」の授与式が行われます。今年はジョイ・コガワ氏と村上春樹氏のお二人のこれまでの功績を称えます。
桜ガラのスポンサーシップは$10,000から、そしてガラチケット
は１テーブル$5,000、そしてお一人$500で購入していただけます。
また、サイレントオークションへの出品アイテムのご寄附やプログラムへの掲載広告など皆様からのご支援、ご協力を受け賜っております。
桜ガラのチケット・スポンサーシップその他に関しての詳細はSarah Burd416-449-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.までお問い合わせく
ださい。

４月JCCC月例映画鑑賞会
ちょんまげぷりん
江戸時代からやって来たちょんまげ頭の侍、木島安兵衛（錦戸亮）をひょんなことから居候させることになった、ひろ子（ともさかりえ）と友也（鈴木福）の母子。友也のために偶然作ったプリンから、
お菓子作りの才能を開花させた安兵衛。彼は人気
パティ シエとなり、ひろ子
や友也とのきずなも深まっていくが……。		
－シネマトゥディより
日時：2015年4月30日（木） 午後7時
チケット： ＄8（JCCC会員）; ＄10（一般）山口晃司・笛木良彦
津軽三味線 X 和太鼓ライブコンサート
2015北米ツアー
2013年に小林ホールを沸かせた津軽三味線の山口晃司が今春、和太鼓の笛木良彦と共に日系文化会館に戻ってきます。
幼少より磨き上げた山口晃司さんの三味線の技と音色、そして観客と一体となった圧巻のパフォーマンスはまだ記憶に新しいことでしょう。
一方笛木良彦さんは常に新しい挑戦を続け、世界を駆けまわる
和太鼓奏者。
この二人のミュージシャンが今回北米ツアー（バンクーバー、
シカ
ゴ、
トロント）
で旋風を巻き起こします。
日本の伝統音楽が共鳴するダ
イナミック且つ繊細なコラボレーションパフォーマンスをお楽しみに。

		

日時：2015年4月16日（木）午後７時開演
チケット：＄22.12＋税（JCCC会員・学生）
			＄26.55＋税（一般）自由席。チケット好評販売中。416-441-2345、またはチケット
ウェブ（www.ticketweb.ca)でご購入できます。

中村山椒落語会
JCCCにて久方ぶりの落語の高座が行われます。 日本は熊本からお迎えする落語家は中村山椒さん。演目は『松山鏡』。
日本語と英語、それぞれ約３０分の高座ですので、最初に日本語で聞いた話を英語と比べてみるのも面白いでしょう。
この春一番の笑いをJCCCでいかがですか？
日時：４月１０日（金）午後７時より
入場料：５ドル（（JCCC会員）、＄7（一般）；席の調整のため予約をお願いします。
チケット購入はJCCC受付、
または416-441-2345までお願いします。
落語家、中村山椒さんのご挨拶：「はじめまして。
日本で落語をしている中村山椒と申します。
落語は400年程前から日本で話されている伝統的な話芸です。落語の世界では、様々な人々が一緒に暮らし、時にケンカして、時に助けあって生きています。そこでは、人間が持つどうしようもない部分
を、笑い、そして認め、愛す様子が描かれています。
この面白くも温かい落語の世界を、たくさんの人に知ってもらいたいと思っています。
今回は『松山鏡』
という、昔々、
まだ鏡が全国津々浦々まで広まっていない頃のお話をさせていただきます。松山村という村に住む、
しょうすけという男が、鏡というものを知らずに、初めて鏡を見るところから物語が始まります。
この話を今回は英語と日本語でさせていただく予定ですので、是非とも聴きにきてください。」

やなぎみわの演劇公演 「ゼロアワー」東京ローズ最後のテープ
面白く、且つ示唆に富んだやなぎみわ演劇「ゼロ・アワ－東京ローズ最後のテープ」の公演はおかげさまで満員御礼となりました。上演後はプロデューサーも務めたやなぎさんによる作品の軸についての活発なQ&Aが行われました。

写真提供：Dave Ohashi
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JCCCバザー
2015年5月2日(土) 午後12時～午後4時
入場料無料
JCCC最大の恒例ファンドレイジング、開場前は長蛇の列ができるほどのビッグイベントです。様々な日用品から、サイレントオークション、
日本食の販売などたくさんの催しを予定しています。
カレンダーのこの日に印をつけるのをお忘れなく！

バザーボランティア大募集！
高校生の皆さん（15歳以上）でボランティアアワーが必要な方大歓迎！
経験不要！
お饅頭作り‐2015年4月26日(日)午前10時～午後4時くらいまでバザーで販売するお饅頭作りとそのパッケージング。
経験不要。
ボランティア申込締め切り：4月21日(火)バザー前日の準備‐2015年5月1日(金)•販売ブースのセットアップ、寄付された物品の分類、館内の地図やサインを貼る仕事など。(午前9時半～午後7時の間で可能な時間帯)•
いなり寿司作りと軽食の下ごしらえなど。 (午後12時半～5時)
ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火)のり巻作り‐当日開場前の午前7時～午後11時半くらいまで。
経験者大歓迎！
ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火)バザー当日のボランティア募集エリア：•
パーキング誘導(10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm)•
入口付近の整備(11am-3pm）•
エコバッグ販売（11am-4:30pm）•
フードブースでの販売（10am-5pm）•
キッチンヘルプ（9am-2pm、11am-5pm）•
ウェイター／ウェイトレス (11am-5pm)•
片付け(3pm－7pm)等。
他にも沢山あります！
ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火)
上記のボランティアのお申し込みはこちらから
http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/
JCCCでのボランティアが初めての方、又は今までにボランティア登録用紙をご提出でない方は、ボランティア登録用紙を必ず事前にご提出ください。
（上記リンクのオンラインフォームをご利用下さい。）
インターネットのアクセスがない方は、担当のヒプシュ由希までご連
絡下さい。
Eメール：volunteer@jccc.on.ca 電話：416-441-2345内線235＊＊＊バザーのためのご寄付を募っています。全ての物品は4月1日以降から受付を開始致します。生もの以外の食品(要冷蔵)は前日の5月1日(金)から受付けます。生ものは当日のみ(午前11時まで）受付けます。
クッキー、パイ、
ブレッド等焼き菓子のドネーションも大歓迎です！フロントデスクにお持ち頂きご連絡先をお残し下さい。衣類のドネーションは受付けておりませんので予めご了承下さい。
お問い合わせ先(英語)：Christine Takasaki 416-441-2345内線221、
又はchristinet@jccc.on.ca。
日本語の場合は受付にメッセージをお残
し下さい。

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「のすたるじあの夜」2015の受付開始！！
今年2015年の「のすたるじあの夜」は新移住者協会の約40年における軌跡とコミュニティーへの貢献を称えます。ぜひご家族・ご友人をお誘いあわせの上ご参加ください。
日系カナダ人におなじみのお料
理がずらっと並ぶ恒例のビュッフェディナーもお楽しみください！
アーリーバード料金での登録は6月5日までです！このチャンスを逃さないように登録はお早めに！
！
6月5日までに登録されるとお得です！アーリーバード料金：		
JCCC会員：＄15、一般：＄20、
		
子供6-13歳：＄5、 5歳以下：無料
		
1テーブル（10人）：＄150
6月6日以降:		
JCCC会員：＄20、一般：＄25、
		
子供6-13歳：＄5、 5歳以下：無料
		
1テーブル（10人）：＄200
表示料金は税込。お申込みの最終締め切りは6月26日（金）です。

JSS・NJCA共催「認知症サポータ
ーキャラバン：認知症サポーター養成講座」「認知症サポーター」とは、認知症について正しく理解し、偏見を持たず、認知症の人やその家族を温かく見守る応援者です。
日時：３月２９日（日） 午後１時半～４時
場所：ヒロコバラルルーム（JCCC２階）
		
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
対象者：新移住者協会およびその傘下団体（以下参照）の会員を優先:
トロント歌声喫茶の会、
FTF、
JFT、
池端ナーサリー、
国語教室、
日加学園、
日修学院、NJCAゴルフクラブ、インターネット情報交換クラブ※非会員でも、移住者で日系コミュニティに貢献する意志をお持ちの方はお問い合わせください。
参加費：＄５（テキスト代など）
申込み／問合せ：ジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービス			（高野、平賀）Eメール： jsscaravan@gmail.com
電話： 416-385-9200
・協賛：モミジ・ヘルスケア協会、
日系文化会館（JCCC）、
カナダ邦人
医療支援ネットワーク（CJAMSNET）※チャイルドケアはありませんので、ご了承ください。
※チラシは以下のリンクからもご覧いただけます。
http://jss.ca/cms/uploads/file/
CaravanSupporterTrainingNJCA%20(Mar29%2C2015)(1).pdf※認知症サポーターキャラバンは、
日本の厚生労働省が「認知症を知り地域をつくるキャンペーン」の一環として推進しているプログラ
ムです。
（以下、厚生労働省のウェブサイトより抜粋）「認知症サポーターキャラバン」は、「認知症サポーター」を全国で養成し、認知症になっても安心して暮らせるまちになることを目指しています。
認知症サポーターは、認知症について正しく理解し、認知症の人や家族を温かく見守り、支援する応援者です。
認知症サポーターには、地域住民、金融機関やスーパーマーケットの従業員、小・中・高等学校の生徒など様々な方がおり、全国に３００
万人を超える認知症サポーターが誕生しています。
（平成２４年６月
末現在）。

ボランティアの皆様のより安全を目指して
ボランティアコミティより3月7日と8日に開催された春祭りは大盛況でした。
この春祭り
だけに限らず、JCCCイベントがいつも大成功におさめられるのは、ボランティアの皆さまが、どのような仕事にも責任を持ち協力し合って働いて下さるお蔭です。JCCCは、常にその皆さまが安全で快適なボランティア活動をして頂けるよう、安全確保とその運営管理を保っていかなければならなりません。
その一つとして、ボランティア一人一人の個人情報管理の徹底を開始しました。長期ボランティアの方も、新しくボランティ
アを始める方も、全てのボランティアの皆様の『ボランティアプ
ロファイル』を収集しています。
このプロファイルは、
万一何かあった
時のための緊急連絡先や、どのエリアでボランティアをして下さっているかの把握、毎年オンタリオ州により表彰されるボランティアサービスアワード受賞者の選出に役立てるため、ボランティ
ア募集要項のご案内など様々な事に利用されますが、個人情報は厳重に管理されます。
今後のボランティアプログラム向上に向けて、また皆様の安全のためにも、
まだご提出されていない方はぜひご協力よろしくお願い致します。
フォームのご記入に便利なオンラインフォームがJCCCウェ
ブサイトwww.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/、またはJCCC受付にてご用意しておりますので、お気軽におたずねください。

JCCCライブラリーコーナー
ライブラリーシッターお薦めの一冊「０．５ミリ」 著・安藤桃子
安藤桃子の処女作
介護ヘルパーのサワが仕事を始めて5年が経つ頃、ヘルパーとして働いていた先の娘雪子から、彼女の父親のために介護の域を超えた仕事を頼まれ、サワはこの仕事を受け入れる。
しかし、ここで思いもよらぬ大事件が発生。
これを機にサワは職も住居も失ったが、その後も要介護の老人を見つけては、サワ独自の介護を提供する。そんな中おしかけヘルパーとなったサワが、人々の人生の中で見えにくい
何かを発見し、人生の大切さや意義を見つける。
自分の人生について深く考えさせられる物語である。
船嵜葉子
著者自身の監督、脚本で映画化された「０．５ミリ」は今年のトロント
日本映画祭の上映作品の一つです。

JCCCライブラリースケジュール
火・木・金
10am ー 2pm (閲覧のみ)
水・土
1pm ー 5pm (貸出し)日・月
休館
4月３日（金） ー Good Friday ＆５月２日（土） ー JCCCバザー
休館させていただきます。

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Follow us on Twitter: @TheNikkeiVoiceThe Seniors’ Supper Club is a new club being offered through Heritage forthose seniors interested in learning more about cooking for one!!
Participants will learn:
 what to look for when purchasing ingredients and shopping for value and quality
 how to prepare ingredients basic food safety for food preparation, storage, freezing, and “best before date”
usage nutrition tips
 cooking techniques
You must register for each session you wish to take and each session is limited to
twelve (12) participants. Cost for each session is $20.00. Participants should bring
their own apron and head covering (hat/scarf) .
Sessions are from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and include a teaching demonstration,
participants preparing and cooking the meal, and dining together!
Please check which session(s) you wish to register for below and submit theregistration form along with a cheque for the appropriate amount at the JCCC
Reception Desk or mail to: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court,
Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5.
REGISTRATION for Seniors’ Supper Club
Name:

Phone#:

Email:
Please check the session(s) for which you wish to register
Check

Date
Sunday April 19
Monday May 11

Menu
Chinese style Mapo Tofu,
Stir-fried Vegetables
Japanese Chicken Curry,with Sunomono

Demonstration Chef
Jason Kwan
Marion Smith

If you have any further questions, please contact Elizabeth Fujita at 416-441-2345 ext 303

More sessions are already “in the works” – stay tuned to the JCCC
Newsletter for further information!

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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2015
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2014) to 12 Years

Dates

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

Times

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

Fee

$ 200/week
Early bird discount $180/week if paid in full by April 30, 2015
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session (not available with an early bird
registration)
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

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

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

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

Why register?

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

How to register

Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in
person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week.
Registrations will not be accepted until after March 23, 2015
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2015 (additional sibling discount is notavailable for early bird registrations)Registration deadline June 26, 2015
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 6 – 24, 2015

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

One Form for Each Child

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

StreetApt/Suite

Postal CodeBirth Date:

Date

Telephone, include area codeMonth

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

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

Program Fees

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

=
=
=
=
=

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

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

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

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20
children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 23, 2015. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2015. Registration deadline June 26, 2015.
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

For Office Use only
Receipt Number___________________________

Amount__________________

Date___________________________

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Nostalgia Night Registration Form (Early Bird registration until June 5, 2015)
Name: _____________________________________________________ JCCC Membership: yes / noContact email or phone#:______________________________________________
Early Bird Registration

Registration After June 5th

JCCC members$15 x _____ = ______$20 x _____ = ______

Non-members$20 x _____ = ______$25 x _____ = ______

Child (6-13)$5 x _____ = ______$5 x _____ = ______

Table (10 people)$150 x _____ table(s) = _____$200 x _____ table(s) = _____

Children 5 and under (FREE)$0 x _____ = ______

Total # of people: _____

Total fee: $ ______

Please PRINT the names of those whom you are paying for (including yourself):
1.______________________________

6.______________________________

2.______________________________

7.______________________________

3.______________________________

8.______________________________

4.______________________________

9.______________________________

5.______________________________

10._____________________________

Final deadline to register is Friday June 26, 2015.

For office use only
Receipt #: ____________________
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Notes on the Nikkei Artists Exhibit, Artists Talk on
March 15th, 2015
By John Ota, JCCC Arts Committee

In vivid contrast to the worried talk about high levels of intermarriage and the eventual disappearance of Japanese Canadians from the face of the earth, the comments from four young female
Japanese Canadian artists were all about uniqueness, finding their roots and preserving culture.
Through sculpture, ceramics, etchings and dress design, the edgy works of Emma Nishimura,
Hitoko Okada, Laura Shintani and Naomi Yasui express concerns about traditional Japanese elements, gender, internment, uprootedness and relationships between the generations.
WARNING: This is more like a Yoko Ono conceptual art installation than pretty pictures. Nevertheless, the pieces are visually compelling as well as intellectually substantial. “There were stories
that we were never told,” says artist Nishimura. “Now I want to know what happened.” Let thediscoveries continue.

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Photos courtesy of John Ota.

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