Sakura Gala Honouring Seiji Ozawa
JCCC Annual Bazaar

Akira Katogi with Nagata Shachu Performance
April Movie: One Million Yen Girl
桜ガラ：小澤征爾氏を称えて
ＪＣＣＣバザー「加藤木朗」と「永田社中」がくりひろげる日本芸能舞台
4月の映画：百万円と苦虫女
April 2013 2013年4月 Vol.39 Issue 41

2012-13 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President/Advisor
VP, Heritage		
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
Advisors 					Ambassador of Canada to Japan
					
					
					
					
					
Past Foundation Chair		

In This Issue...
Gary Kawaguchi
Marty Kobayashi
Peter Wakayama
Art ItoAnn Ashley
Donna Davis
Sharon Marubashi
Chris Reid
Ken Fukushima
Chris Hope
Shari Hosaki
Warren Kawaguchi
Lorene Nagata		
Christine Nakamura
Yuki Nakamura		Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
Takato Yamashita
Sid Ikeda
Mackenzie Clugston
Miki Kobayashi		Mickey Matsubayashi
Steve Oikawa
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
Mark Matsumoto

JCCC Staff

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events/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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Sakura Gala, April Movie

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JERF Announcement

3

JCCC Annual Bazaar

4

Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions

7

Upcoming Workshops and Classes

9

Heritage News

11-13

Community News

17-20

日本語紙面

役
員
及
Calendar of Events

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April
Sat/Sun 6-7
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Thu
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Sat
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Mon
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Thu
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Heritage Conference
Karaoke Club
Origami Workshop
Sakura Gala
Manju Workshop
Movie Night "One Million Yen Girl"
Karaoke Club

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Sat
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Mon
Thu
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Ken Fukushima Exhibit Opening
JCCC Bazaar
Karaoke Club
JCCC closed – Victoria Day
Origami workshop
Karaoke Club meeting
Movie Night

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Thu
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Mon
24

Karaoke Club meeting
Toronto Japanese Film Festival 		Opens
Annual General MeetingタッフYuki Hipsh
Community Liaison			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

May

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Seiji Ozawa
Your news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the May issue is Tuesday April 9, 2013.
日本語の記事も受け付けています。5月号の締め切りは2013年4月9日(火）
です。

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June

Sakura Gala set to be a Spectacular and Memorable Evening
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Fifth Annual Sakura Gala is almost here!
As we approach the gala date on April 20, 2013, preparations are intensifying. The
Sakura Gala will celebrate the accomplishments of Seiji Ozawa and will honour him
with the Sakura Award.
The gala itself is set to be a spectacular evening! Gala attendees will enjoya meal featuring the best of Japanese cuisine, prepared by Edo. There will also bea special performance by members of the TSO who will connect the professional
career of Seiji Ozawa from his early days as a conductor at the TSO to today.
The JCCC thanks its generous Sakura Gala Sponsors: TD Bank Group as Platinum
Sponsor, Shiseido as VIP Reception Sponsor, RBC as Entertainment Partner, Sonyof Canada as Exhibit Sponsor, the Toronto Star as Print Media Partner, and Reprodux as Print Sponsor.
All proceeds raised through the Sakura Gala will be directed to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Legacy Campaign, which
supports the ongoing cultural and heritage program, exhibits and events that take place throughout the year.
Please visit the gala website: www.sakuragala.com. To receive more information, to donate a Silent Auction item, or to purchase an adin the Gala programme, please call or email Sarah Burd at 416- 249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.

JCCC Foundation Directs $1.5 Million to
Support Children Affected by the 3.11
Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear DisasterAt our March 2 Spring
Festival celebration, the
JCCC Foundation formallyannounced plans for the $1.5
million collected to support
the victims of the March 11,2011 triple disaster in Japan.
The JCCC Foundation
will distribute the money
Photo courtesy of David Ohashi.
donated
to
its
Japan
Earthquake Relief Fund to help build the futures of Japaneseyouth directly affected by the disaster. Many students in thethree prefectures of Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima have had their
futures altered by the losses they have suffered due to the disaster.
Without financial aid, many will be unable to further their education.
The JCCC Foundation funds will be dispersed to help those inneed further their education at all levels of the educational system.
To ensure maximum impact, the project has three distinctive
elements.
1) Prefectural Government Funds - The JCCC Foundation
will make a donation to each of the three prefectural government
funds that have been established to assist the educational needs ofaffected children.
2) University Scholarships - The JCCC Foundation will,through selected universities in the three prefectures, set up
fifteen scholarships of $5000 (CAD) each in the first year and ninescholarships of $5000 (CAD) in each year thereafter. The universities
will administer the scholarships, but the JCCC Foundation willapprove all recipients.
3) Grant to the Canadian Embassy in Japan’s ‘Hope for
Youth’ program – The JCCC Foundation will donate approximately$15,000 to the program that has been set up to enable affected
Japanese students to come to Canada to study in for a period of up
to 6 months to enhance language and cultural skills.
In February, memberse of the JCCC Foundation visited thefour participating universities in the Tohoku region to formallylaunch the scholarship program.
The scholarships will beavailable for students who apply for Iwate Prefectural University,

Tohoku University, Fukushima Medical University and East Japan
International University.
JCCC Foundation Chair, Shari Hosaki stated, “we are grateful
to so many Canadians from every community for supporting the
JCCC Foundation’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Special thanks
go to the Japanese Ambassador to Canada, Ambassador Ishikawa,the Consul General of Japan in Toronto, Mr. Eiji Yamamoto, andthe Canadian Ambassador to Japan, Ambassador Clugston andhis staff at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo for their assistance inbringing this project to life."
The $1.5 million donation includes $100,000 that the JCCC
donated to the Canadian Red Cross for relief efforts in the days
immediately following the disaster.
For more information please contact: Shari Hosaki, Chair of
the JCCC Foundation at 647-385-7655 or shari@sakuralegal.com

April Movie Night: One Million Yen GirlYu Aoi shines in Yuki Tanada’s
charming comedy-drama abouta young woman who has tochoose between money, love andfreedom.
Suzuko is twenty-one years oldwhen a trivial incident lands her inprison, leaving her with a criminal record and an enormous sense of
shame. Returning to her own family and neighborhood, the peering
eyes of those around her quickly strengthen her urge to start allover again. She decides that she must earn one million yen andsets of to find her tiny fortune in a series of small jobs in different
parts of Japan.
She delivers newspapers, works as a cleaning lady and in a resort
hotel, finally making her way to the mountains where she happens
upon a peach farm. Suzuko is welcomed by the farmers and isoffered a job as a "Peach Girl," helping to promote their crops instores. Suzuko's bankroll begins approach her million yen target
when her new employers learn that she's done time in jail. It also
starts Mirai Moriyama as the love interest.
One Million Yen Girl had its world premiere at the Cannes Film
Festival.
Date:Thursday April 25, 2013
Time:
7:00pmAdmission: $8 JCCC members, $10 non-members

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JCCC Annual Bazaar
The JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest one-day fundraiserof the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday May 4, 2013 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm.
You don’t want to arrive and find that all the 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 ofwhite/pink elephant treasures and of course our Silent Auction with some great products
to bid on.
There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi, mochi, udon, tempura - for takehome or dining in while you take a break from your shopping spree.
Please come and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including cakes, pies, cookies,
squares, etc), Japanese food (including manju, sekihan, chirashi, bentos, etc), whiteelephant, 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 3rd and of course on the 4th.
While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we ask that you DO NOT donate clothing.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or christinet@jccc.on.ca.

		
		
		

Date: 		Time: 		Admission:

Saturday May 4, 201312:30pm - 4:00pm
Free

Bazaar Volunteering Opportunities
From now to the day of the event, a lot of work is needed to ensure that our annual Bazaar is a success! We have many opportunities
for volunteers of all ages. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! There are jobs for everyone, from those who need high school volunteer
hours to those of us who are “young at heart”. Time commitments can be tailored according to your availability. Types of work in need ofvolunteer help are as follows:
Mochitsuki Day:
Sunday April 28, 2013 9:30am-4:00pm
		•
Making Mochi and packaging
Preparation Day: Friday May 3, 2013
		•
Setting up the areas for all JCCC sales (Anytime between 9:30am to 4:00pm)
		•
Making Inarizushi and other food preparations (12:30pm to 5:00pm)
On the day of the Bazaar: Saturday May 4, 2013
		•Sushi Bee: before the doors open - making maki sushi (7:00am to 12:30pm)

During the Bazaar:		•Parking Attendant (10:00am to12:30pm, 12:30pm to 3:00pm)
		•
Crowd Control at the door (11:00am to 2:00pm)
		•Gift Shop (12:00pm to 4:30pm)
		•Food Booth (10:00am to 4:30pm)
		•
Kitchen Help (9:30am to 4:30pm)
		•
Waiter/Waitress (11:00am to 4:30pm)
And many more!
For more information, please contact Yuki Hipsh at volunteer@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext.235.
From Bazaar 2012.
Photos courtesy of Constantin Dutescu.

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Donor Wall to be on Display at Opening of Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
The Moriyiama Nikkei Heritage Centre will open in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 50th Anniversary Year. At the Centre’s opening,
the Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre donor wall will be on display.
You can become part of Nikkei history at the JCCC by supporting the Friends of the Moriiyama Nikkei Heritage Centre project. Wellover 100 individuals, groups and corporations have already given their support to this initiative. For a donation of $500, you can dedicate
an inscription for yourself, a friend or loved one. Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level. Your gift will
support the creation and ongoing operation of the permanent Nikkei heritage exhibit and archive.
To see your inscription on the Nikkei Heritage Centre Donor Wall, get your dedication today!
INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES
Harry and Pat Adachi
Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude
Scottie and Iso Amemori
Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai
Thomas and Betty Lou Arai
Roy and Yukie Asa
Ann and David Ashley
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi
Dennis and Lorraine Ebata
Tsuneo Eguchi
Gerald Fowlie - In memory
Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii
Yosh and Doris Fujioka
Kazumi and Ken Fukushima
Koji and Tosh Goto
Uncle Dave Tsutomu Hanada - In memory
Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory
Ted and Michiko Harada
Eddy Hendra
James and Masayo Heron
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
Kunio and Susan Hidaka
Kimi Hiraishi - In memory
Mary and Tomi Hiraishi
Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In memory
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
Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi - In memory
Arthur & Mariko Ikeda
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Teruko Ikeda
Sanaye Inouye
Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii
Arthur Shinji Ito
Denjiro Ito - In memory
Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr. Richard Ito
Yoshimi Ito - In memory
Ken & Elaine Iwai
George and Barbara Iwata
Tak Iwata
Shizuko Kadoguchi
Shoichi & Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude
Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) KatoGary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi
Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura
Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory
Kazuo and Chiyono Kobayashi - In memory
Kevin Kobayashi

Kristin Kobayashi
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
KOBO Isao
Hisako Kondo
Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory
Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa
Taeko Kumamoto - In memory
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
Fred and Pat Kusano
Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory
Mariko Liliefeldt
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
George Hiroshi and Mary Tsuruko Maeda
Bob & Kay Marubashi
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Mary and Roy Matsui
Tom and Shizuye Matsui
Tom and Sachie Matsushita
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio
Koji and Kay Morishita
Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory
Jim Morita - In memory
Frank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka
Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu
Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory
K. Nagao
Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Tony and Eva Nagata
Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa
Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory
Linda and Mas Nakao
Molly Nishikawa - In Memory
Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory
Tomi and Nana Nishimura
Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka
Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato
Jack M Nishiyama - In memory
Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory
Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. Nonoyama
Joe and Fumi Ohori
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Christine Okawara
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Louise Okawara
Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura
Mr. and Mrs. Fusanosuke Okubo - In memory
Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory
George and Rose Oyagi
Tad and Jenny Oyagi
Tom and Doreen Oyagi
William and Lorraine Petruck

George&Florence Hanako Saito nee Naruse
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory
Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa
Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto
Kaz and Ruby Shikaze
Yoko Shimanuki
Hide Hyodo Shimizu - In memory
Clara Shimoda and daughter Gail
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Michael Shin - In memory
Roy and Kay Shin - In memory
David and Emiko Shiozaki - In memory
Miyeko & Kenichi Sugamori - In memory
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Mits and Gloria Sumiya
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Shig and Marge Suyama
Hideo and Naomi Takasaki
Tom and Sumie Takashima
Ronald Takeshi Tamaki
Kiyoshi and Chii Tamane - In memory
Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka
Ayaka Tazumi
Ted & Ikuko Teshima
Kazuharu and Mieko Tsuchida
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Morito and Yae Tsumura
George & Ayako Tsushima
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull
Dr. Irene Uchida
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Jim and Betty Ura
Alan and Paul Wakayama
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In loving memory
Kameichi and Umeko Yamane - In memory
Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita
Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita
Min and Lydia YatabeCharles 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
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
JCCC Judo Kai
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen

5Announcement of theMoriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
The JCCC is proud toannounce the official
naming of the newly
constructed first floor
space, as the Moriyama
Nikkei Heritage Centre.
Originallyenvisioned
to be a museum toshowcase Nikkei Heritage
Photo courtesy of Scott Kawaguchi.
in Canada with volumesof content around theyears of internment, the concept has since grown to be more
dynamic, inclusive, and forward-looking. In North America,
Japanese Canadians and Japanese Americans have achieved somuch success and garnered so much respect over the past 140
years that the desire – or need – to share the stories of the Nikkei
community has grown exponentially throughout the localized
communities of Nikkei. Inspired by the stories of our communities,
and the relative dearth of and difficulties inherent with collaborative
research into a more complete history, the vision behind theCentre’s new space took shape.
The Board of the JCCC believes that this facility will be oneof the most important elements of the Centre for generations tocome. It leaves a lasting legacy to the Issei and Nisei pioneers
who not only laid a path to success for all Japanese Canadians,
but also laid the groundwork for the acceptance of all things
Japanese – a people, a culture new and old, and socio-economic
trade in a variety of avenues. However with this facility, it is also
envisioned that the legacies of the pioneers will not be held static,
but will engage visitors to carry forward this history. At a recent
meeting held in Vancouver in October 2012 hosted by Ambassador
Ishikawa (the Japanese Ambassador to Canada) the JCCC shared
the vision behind the new facility with other Japanese Canadian
representatives as well as with the diplomats from the Japanese
Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for North America. Whileambitious, the idea was presented for the move towards a powerful
voice of multiple Centres of influence, collaborating to create a
network of archived research material – to come together in building
a narrative of voices towards a more complete and inclusive storyof the Nikkei experience than any singular localized community ofJapanese Canadians, or Japanese Americans could provide.
When the JCCC shared the exciting possibilities of this visionand project with Raymond and Sachi Moriyama, they made thedecision to get involved in helping make this vision take shape, andcome to life. Given that the vision is dynamic, collaborative, andforward-thinking, Mr. Moriyama suggested that the retrospective
word ‘museum’ should be dropped in favour of a more encompassing‘Nikkei Heritage Centre’ for the facility which will house not only
an historic exhibition space but multiple resources, throwing his
weight behind the project. Thus, the JCCC will be launching thisnew resource centre later this spring under the name “Moriyama
Nikkei Heritage Centre”. The planning committees are very excited
to be engaged with the Moriyama’s as active advisors, and lookforward to completing the new space for its official opening.

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Position Required at the JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for a part-time
receptionist to work weekday evenings and/or weekend days.
Job duties include greeting and directing visitors, dealing with
telephone calls, membership and event registration, JCCC giftshop, and other light administrative duties.
Candidates should have excellent organizational andcommunication skills with fluency in English and Japanese
preferred. Effective communication and client relationship skills,
a friendly and helpful demeanor, attention to detail and basic
computer skills are also a must.
Hours:
Weekdays from 4:00pm to 9:15pm
Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sundays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Remuneration is commensurate with skills. Flexible time ispreferable.
Please send resume by April 23, 2013 to the attention of:
Kathy Tazumi, Office Manager
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347

Chado – Japanese Tea Ceremony classstarts at the JCCC this Spring
In the first course of thisSpring, students will learn thebasic procedures for making
tea as well as how to integrate
the spirit of tea into their study
and daily lives. Classes will
be taught by members of the
Urasenke Tankokai Toronto
Chapter.
Dates: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013
Time:
Afternoon class -1:00pm to 3:00pm
		Evening class - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Fee:$70 (+HST)
Tea and Sweets Fee: $25 (to be paid at the first class)
Necessary equipment include Fukusa, Kobukusa, yo-ji, kaishi(special paper used in tea ceremony). They are available forpurchase at the JCCC Giftshop.
Clothes: Casual Western clothes. Kimono is not required for theclass but participants should were either white socks or tabi.

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Folk performer Akira Katogi
collaboration with Nagata Shachu

in

On Saturday May 11,
2013 at 8:00pm, there will
be a special performanceby Akira Katogi, in
collaboration
withNagata Shachu. Akira
Katogi (taiko, dance,streetperformance),wasborn
in Akita
Prefecture in 1967. Since early childhood, he was trained in the
traditional Japanese dance theatre ensemble Warabi-za, whose
internationally acclaimed performances are dedicated to preserving
and performing traditional folk arts of Japan. Katogi later joined
Dengaku-za, another Japanese folk and dance company basedin Nagano Prefecture, and received lessons from the group’s
masters. In 1999, he established himself as an independent
traditional Japanese folk entertainer.
Katogi has performed throughout the US, Japan, Central andEastern Europe. For this debut performance in Toronto, he will
be accompanied by his son Raiya who has followed his father’sfootsteps since childhood. Together they will collaborate on several
pieces with Toronto’s own professional taiko group, Nagata Shachu.
This performance, co-presented by the JCCC and Nagata Shachu,
is a rare opportunity to see a true master of traditional Japanese
performing arts. For details including ticket information, please see
ad on page 6.
The following day, Sunday, May 12, Mr. Katogi will be givinga three-hour traditional dance workshop to the general public in
Shokokai Court starting at 1:00pm. Workshop fee is $50 (JCCC
members)/$55 non-members. For details, please contact the JCCC
at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

EISA: Exciting Okinawan Dance andMusic"Eisa" is an Okinawan ceremonial
dance which has centuries-longhistory. It was originally performed
to welcome and console the soulsof one's ancestors during theSummer "Bon" season. Nowadays,
it is performed throughout the year
at various festivals and concerts.
The performance includes soft
feminine dances and dynamic
masculine dances with various
drums, singing and chanting
accompanied by the Sanshin(Okinawan musical instrument thatis precursor of Shamisen), as wellas colourful and exotic costumes.
Please come and experience the exotic and dynamic performanceat the JCCC this year!
Date:
Wednesday July 31, 2013
More detailed information of the event will be in May newsletter.

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Gentle Yoga for Wellness
Yoga classes back at the JCCC

Yoga is a mind and body practice which includes body movements(posture), breathing techniques and meditations. Yoga promotes
general health; such as enhancing energy, relaxing the body andmind as well as helping in healing process of physical, emotional
and/or spiritual illness.
Gentle Yoga is suitable for everybody …. men and women andyoung and old alike. All experience levels are welcome.
The Gentle Yoga Classes will be taught by a certified Yoga
Energetics Instructor, Tokiko Yoshihara-Lepik.
Course Schedule: Fridays, April 5 to May 31, 2013		(no class on May 3rd)
Time:		10:30am to 11:30am
Fee (8 sessions) : $104 (+ HST) for JCCC members			$120 (+ HST) for non-members
Late registration (after course starts): $16/class x number ofclasses

Etegami – Picture Letter Workshops
Are you interested in drawing and watercolour painting but havenever tried it before? Etegami (Picture Letter) is a perfect thing totry for someone like you! You do not have to have any experiencein art. Etegami is a communication tool to send your feelings
to someone whom you care about. Why not make an original
postcard? Family participation welcome!
Instructor: Sachiko Hata Pereklita
Spring 2013 Workshops
April 13, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Fruits and Blossoms from cherry, peach and apple trees
May 25, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Thank you card for plants, nature, and families, Send an 		Etegami to a contest in Japan (details will be posted in the		May newsletter.)June 22, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Etegami on a fan to welcome the summer
Age: From children** to adults**Children have to be able to write the alphabet and/or hiragana.
Parental supervision required for children under age 13
Fee *(4 sessions):$60 (+ HST) for members, $68 (+ HST) for non-members
Drop-In*:$18( + HST) for members, $20 (+ HST) for non-members*Material fee included.
Please bring your Etegami painting supplies if you have them.

Kamp Kodomo Summer Sessions

Kamp Kodomo March Break Review

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out
on the all the summer fun at the JCCC!!!
Kamp Kodomo’s summer session has
started registration. Join us for a busy
week filled with sessions covering
a wide range of activities including
martial arts, ikebana, origami, folklore,language, and so much more!
The camp operates from 9:00am
to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.
Photo courtesy of Jerome Sessions will run on July 8 – 12, July
Geronimo.
15 – 19, and July 22 – 26. Fees for thisprogram are $200 per child for a 5-day session. A 10% discountwill be applied for JCCC members and additional children from thesame family will receive a 5% discount. If you register before April
30, you get the 2012 pricing of just $180 per child!
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day, and a
special activity each week. Campers are required to bring a lunch
and drink.
Registration has already begun and the registration deadline
is June 28, 2013. 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.

15 children joined
head
instructor
Jerome over the
March Break toparticipate in aweek filled with
“Matsuri” madness.
They made festive
Japanese crafts,
cooked takoyaki, and tried their hand at different martial arts. They
also ventured out for a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. To cap
off the week, the kids had fun putting together a mini-festival forparents and visitors.
Many thanks to our high school volunteers for all their help. Aneven bigger thanks to Jerome, who will be leaving us this summer
after 3 years of working with the program.

Thank you for all the fun,
Jerome sensei
Photos courtesy of
Jerome Geronimo!

Another Successful Spring Festival 2013
Although it was a cold and blustery weekend, with the remnants of the last snowfall still
evident in the huge snow piles around the parking lot, the JCCC bravely tried to usher in thespring season on March 2 and 3. The building was filled with huge crowds attending theannual Spring Festival.
Upon entering the building, visitors were awed by the impressive Hina Ningyo doll
display and stopped for a quick photo. Some visitors came already dressed for the occasion,
but members of our Discover Japan program also offered the opportunity to wear traditional
clothing so that you could capture the beauty with a picture. The theme of Dolls ensured
there were many more dolls on display throughout the entire building.
In Kobayashi Hall visitors found a variety of vendors, and cultural crafts as well aslive entertainment. Performances included all of the favourites, but saw many changes tomake them new and exciting. The Sakura Kai, the Ayame Kai and the Himawari Buyo Kai
all showcased their new repertoires. The koto and shamisen performances by the Canada
Chikushi Kai and York University Japanese Music Ensemble were still as impressive as
ever. Yakudo Traditonal drummers included performances by the young students in theirprogram. We also saw performances by Ohana Hula and Sakura Mai.
Of course, there were also the demonstrations of martial arts in the dojos, tea
ceremonies, delicious Japanese food in the Shokokai Court and more vendors throughout
the building. At the western end of our building, we had a bustling room of activities forchildren, including many enthusiastic Toronto Kite Fliers volunteers helping to make kites totake home and volunteers from the Origami Society of Canada.
With all that there was to see and do, it was no wonder why everyone had a greatday!
The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations that provide theentertainment and demonstrations. We also thank all the great volunteers and staff, whom
have all helped raise this great community tradition to new and greater heights!
Photos courtesy of Jerome Geronimo.

9Sedai Corner

Building Your Famiily Legacy
With the slowly thawing weather of March,
the Sedai Project has been forging
new ground through building upon newconnections, and looking forward toparticipation in the newly announced
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre. The Sedai Project would like tothank Kay Higashi (father of Natalie Higashi, a well missed Sedai
volunteer!) for contributing his family’s piece of the Nikkei heritage
puzzle to the Sedai collection. Sedai firmly believes in the value
and power of leaving a family legacy – if you or someone you know
is interested in helping build a legacy for your family, the Sedai
Project is always happy to assist in not only helping to add to thecommunity’s voice through the Project, but also in creating a history
on record for your loved ones to review.
As previously mentioned, Sedai is very proud to be participatingin the creation of the newly announced Moriyama Nikkei Heritage
Centre. We’re very excited to be culling gems of information andindividual perspectives to give a personal voice to the content thatis developing in the new exhibit space. Sedai hopes that the voicesthat have been recorded will give added meaning and depth to
the narrative of our community’s history, and hopes that you willconsider visiting upon opening, and engaging with the content the
Project has provided.
Sedai will be visiting the Ottawa area late this April – we willcontinue to setup interviews, and as always, Sedai welcomes
stories from across the spectrum of the history of Canadian Nikkei
experience! If you or someone you know lives in the Ottawa area,
and would like to have a story recorded, please contact Elizabeth
Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca, orby phone at 416-41-2345 ext 303 for further information.

Mark July 6th on your Calendar for
Nostalgia Night!!
This year, Nostalgia Night is celebrating the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre’s 50th Anniversary by honouring the JCCC as aleader in the cultural and social development of our community.
There will be a sumptuous Japanese Canadian buffet dinner
prepared by the Nostalgia Committee volunteers. There will bebooth displays of the many clubs that have supported the culturaldevelopment and community building over the years. And, there
will be a beer garden at the end of the day where everyone can joinin the fun of karaoke, trivia contests, and much, much more!!
Registration is required to attend, which is offered at a special
Anniversary cost:
Early Bird Registration by June 6, 2013*:
JCCC members: 		$10
Non-members: 		$15
Children:Ages 6 - 13:$5
Below 5: 		free* After June 6, late registrations for all adults, members and nonmembers, will be $20.
Registration forms are included in this month’s JCCC
newsletter as well as at the JCCC reception desk an online at www.
jccc.on.ca.
Please note that the evening beer garden, starting at 8:00pm,
is open to all and no registration or entry fee is required for thisevening program. Even if you are unable to attend the dinner, you
are welcome to drop in to enjoy the festivities in the beer garden
afterwards.
So please mark July 6 on your calendar and join us for thisspecial Nostalgia Night celebrating the 50th Anniversary of theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Don't forget to register early
as seating is limited.

Ken Fukushima Exhibit @ JCCC Gallery
Architect, artist, black belt judo sensei and JCCC Board
Member, Ken Fukushima is a remarkable person.
A graduate of the esteemed Cranbrook Academyof Art outside Detroit and mentored by world stararchitect Daniel Libeskind, Fukushima had designed
multiple building projects including the Art Gallery ofWindsor, the Fredericton Convention Centre and theActors Conservatory for the Canadian Film Centre.
Most recently his architectural projects include anumber of public library facilities and youth resource
centres. His accomplishments, modesty and multiple
contributions to the community sometimes overshadow
his art projects.
Overshadowed no longer, on May 2 at 7:00pm, the JCCC Gallery will unveil a one person exhibition focusing on the art of Ken Fukushima.
Besides his bold Japanese-landscape inspired drawings that have shown in Canada and the United States, Fukushima is launching new workthat expresses his outlook on life in a series of art boxes. Inspired by the writing of novelist Kobo Abe who wrote, “Instead of leaving the box,
I shall enclose the world within it. Now the world must have closed its eyes.” Fukushima has been continuing his exploration of “near and far”
in a series of mixed media constructions that will line a wall of the gallery.
Fukushima’s exhibition is a powerful reflection of a sansei artist who thinks, philosophises and does. With the clean lines of a crisp
kimono, his work reminds us to lead a life with perspective, determination and memory.
“Near and Far” the Art of Ken Fukushima runs from May 2 to June 29, 2013 at the JCCC Gallery. The opening is May 2 at 7:00pm andthe artist will be present. All are welcome.
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges financial support from the NAJC Endowment Fund for this project.

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The Toronto Japanese Film Festival is Back and Bigger for 2013!
Last year the JCCC launched the Toronto Japanese Film Festival with 12
premieres of top Japanese films. The inaugural 2012 festival turned out
to be a far greater success than we could have hoped for: we attracted
4000 people from all over the city with many screenings selling out while
exit surveys indicated that audiences genuinely enjoyed the films. With thelectures, receptions, gallery exhibitions and performances that were part of
the two-week festival, our visitors numbered in the tens of thousands. That
was a year ago and we have been working hard to follow up this year withsomething even better.
The 2013 festival will be held from June 13 to 28 and will feature 18 films
including many North American and Canadian premieres. Some highlights
include:- The Canadian premiere of Yokiro (Departures) Takita’s TENCHI – THE
SAMURAI ASTRONOMER- The Canadian premiere of Daihachi Yoshida’s THE KIRISHIMA THING,
winner of Japanese Academy Awards for Best Film, Best Director and Most
Popular Film of the Year
- The Toronto premiere of Masayuki (Shall We Dance) Suo’s THE TERMINAL
TRUST with Yakusho Koji and Tamio Kusakari- The Canadian premiere of Yoji (Tora-san, Twilight Samurai) Yamada’s 50th
anniversary film TOKYO FAMILY- The Toronto premiere of the historical battle epic THE FLOATING CASTLE,
nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Awards including best film
- The Toronto premiere of Ryoichi Kimizuka's heartbreaking 3.11 drama
REUNION starring Toshiyuki Nishida- The North American premiere of Miwa Ninagawa’s wild and scandalous
HELTER SKELTER starring Erika Sawajiri in an Academy Award nominatedperformance- The North American premiere of Tezuka studios’ charming family anime
film THE LIFE OF BUDORI GUSUKO- A TIFF encore presentation of the Uchida Kenji's hilarious KEY OF LIFE, winner of the Japanese Academy Award for Best Screenplay- The North American premiere of Kazuyuki Izutsu’s bank heist drama FLY WITH THE GOLD featuring an all-star cast
- One of South American’s most celebrated films of last year, DIRTY HEARTS, a powerful drama about the post-war Nikkei experience inBrazilAnd that’s just the tip of the cinematic iceberg. Please check our website torontojff.com for more details.
Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10:00am. JCCC members are $10 ($40 for a 5 film pass, $80 for 10 film pass) and non-members are $12 ($45
for a 5 film pass, $90 for 10 film pass).
SHISEIDO CANADA our Lead Sponsor is offering bonus gifts valued $49 at for 5 film pass buyers and $79 for 10 film passbuyers. Gifts are in limited quantities, so please get yours either by calling us at 416-441-2345, coming in to the JCCC or throughticketweb.

In the 50 years since the opening of the JCCC, film has been an important tool in creating friendship, understanding and exchange between
the Japanese and broader Canadian communities.
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence byJapanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, the Japanese Film Academy.
Programming will again address popular genres such as historical (samurai) jidaigeki, contemporary dramas and comedies, pop culture
manga-based action thrillers, art house fare, children’s and anime films. For this year’s festival, we have worked hard to find a wide range offilms that represent the broad spectrum of great film created in Japan.
We invite you to join us and thank you in advance for being part of this year’s festival.

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Fifth Kyudo Introductory Course to
begin in September
by Seikyu Kai

Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery, historically associatedwith the Samurai. Modern Kyudo is often described as “standing
meditation” and focuses on attaining proper technique and attitude
rather than hitting the target. This teaches the practitioner to react
calmly and resolutely to his environment.
Seikyu Kai is pleased to announce a fifth,15-week Introductory
Course to be offered at the JCCC starting in September. Students
without prior experience must complete the Introductory Course
to be accepted in the regular kyudo program. Students with priorexperience should inquire with JCCC.
The Introductory Course is divided into 5 stages:(1) Hassetsu (The Eight Stages of Shooting and Posture)(2) Gomu-yumi (Practice Bow)
(3) Subiki (Drawing the bow without an arrow)(4) Makiwara (Shooting towards a short-distance target)(5) Taihai (ceremonial shooting)
By the time the course finishes, students will have acquired thebasic skill and knowledge required to join the regular class andcontinue onto the next level.
Date: Saturday September 7, 2013 – Saturday January 11, 2014
Time: 2:45pm to 4:45pm
Fees: $220 + HST (Please note that JCCC Membership is also
required.)
Location: Tatami Dojo at the JCCC.
Equipment: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks. Allother equipment will be provided.
Classes are restricted to those 16 years & over.
There will be no classes on October 12, November 2, 9, December
28, 2013. Please note that some classes may be cancelled as aresult of schedule changes requested by the JCCC. If this does
happen, the course will be extended beyond January 11 to make atotal of 15 classes. It is not mandatory to attend all 15 classes. If
you cannot attend one or two classes there are enough instructors
and assistants available so that those who miss a class canreceive
missed instruction the following week. However, we encourage
everyone to attend as many classes as possible because material
in each class will build on the last.
Registration Procedure
1. As a prerequisite to registration, all potential candidates
must visit and watch a regular kyudo class for at least a half hour
between 11:30am-12:30pm on any Saturday from May 11 to July
20 excluding June 29.
2. At the class, please introduce yourself to one of the instructors
and your name will be recorded on a list indicating that you havevisited a class, thereby meeting the registration pre-requisite.
Please note that being on this list does not necessarily guarantee
you a spot in the beginners' course. The intent of the visit is toensure that you have some understanding of a typical kyudo classbefore deciding to join the course. So please feel free to ask
questions while you are there.

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3. Formal registration starts Monday, July 29, 2013 and you mustregister directly with the JCCC by phone or in person. The classsize is limited to 20 people and spaces will be filled on a first come,first served basis starting July 29. You must pay at the time of yourregistration and your name must be on the aforementioned list inorder to officially join the course.

JCCC Judo Kai Wins Inaugural Hatashita
Ontario Team Championships
by JCCC Judo Kai

On March 6, 2013, the JCCC hosted the inaugural Hatashita Ontario
Team Championship in Kobayashi Hall. This was a 5 person (3 men,
2 women) judo team tournament with four teams from the GTA; Ajax
Budokan Judo Club (Ajax), JCCC Judo Kai (Toronto), Kawasaki
Rendokan Judo (Hamilton) and Taifu Judo Club (Concord). This
was a new event in Ontario where club teams squared off in an
intimate venue with a noisy crowd. Many of the participants werereigning or former national champions as well as international
competitors. The audience was treated to many thrilling matches
by high calibre judoka in a highly charged atmosphere.
In the exciting final the JCCC Judo Kai defeated Kawasaki
Rendokan Judo 4-1, which culminated in a spectacular ura-nageby Takaki Nigami in the final match of the event. The winning teamwas comprised of Youssef Youssef (-66kg men), Diana Nasol(-57kg women), Mohab el Nahas (-81kg men), Priscilla Campos(+57kg women), Takaki Nigami (+81kg men), alternates Yassin
Youssef and Shady el Nahas and Coach Robert Varga. Every
participating club was allowed to invite one athlete from anotherclub to be on their team. JCCC Judo-Kai chose Priscilla Campos(2010 U17 National Champion) who is a member of the Almaguin
Highlands Judo Club in South River Ontario (between Huntsvilleand North Bay. Priscilla is a student at U of T.
Round 1JCCC Judo Kai defeated Taifu Judo Club 3-2
Kawasaki Rendokan Judo defeated Ajax Budokan Judo Club 3-2
Bronze Medal Match
Ajax Budokan Judo Club defeated Taifu Judo Club 4-1
Gold Medal Match
JCCC Judo Kai defeated Kawasaki Rendokan Judo 4-1

JCCC Judo Kai winning team: (l-r) Takaki Nigami, Mohab el Nahas, Youssef
Youssef, Priscilla Campos, Diana Nasol, Robert Varga (coach).
Photo courtesy of Russ Takashima.

Sixth Annual Japanese Calligraphy
Competition in Canada 2013
by Shodo Canada

Shodo Canada invites submissions
by adults and students of original
works of Japanese calligraphy
to their national open juriedcompetition.
Award ceremony
to be held on Sunday, November
10, 2013. All selected work to
be mounted on silk scrolls andexhibited at the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre from November 10
to 23, 2013.
Entry Deadline: April 30, 2013
For more information and to
download the entry form, please visit our website at www.
shodocanada.com or contact us at shodocanada@gmail.com.

Bon Odori 2013
Spring has sprung! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and
Bon Odori practices are about to begin at the Toronto Buddhist
Temple. Get a little exercise learning Japanese folk dances.
Newcomers are welcome as step-by-step instructions are given.
Practices are held Tuesday and Fridays evenings, 8:00-9:30pm,
beginning Tuesday April 23, 2013. They will also be held on thefirst and third Sundays after morning service, around 12:30pm.
They run until early July when all of the dancers, dressed in yukata,perform the dances at the Obon festival at the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre.
Bon odori is for all ages, the young and the young at heart. So
come out to the TBT to learn odori, see old friends, make new ones,
and have some fun! Toronto Buddhist Temple is located at 1011
Sheppard Ave West (just around the corner from the Downsview
subway station), 416-534-4302.

Nihongo Art Contest Exhibition 2013at the Japan Foundation , Toronto
by the Nihongo Art Contest Commitee

Nihongo Art is a unique way
to express inventive ideas
about Japanese words throughillustration using Kanji, Hiragana,andKatakana.
Students
currently studying Japanese at
an educational institution or in
private tutoring in Ontario from
Grades 1 to 12 participated inthis contest. Please come and see their creative artworks!
Free admission
Date: April 26 to May 8, 2013
Gallery Hours :		Mon & Thurs, 11:30am – 7:00pm
		
Tues, Wed & Fri, 11:30am – 4:30pm
		
Saturday May 4, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: The Japan Foundation, 131 Bloor Street W, Suite 213,
TorontoAwards Presentation and Art Workshop
Sunday April 28, 2013, 2:00pm-4:00pm
For more information, please visit www.geocities.jp/ontarionac/

Save the Date!
6th Annual Friends of Mike
Golf Tournament and Dinnerby Friends of Mike Commitee

Mark your calendars for Sunday May 26, 2013. The Sixth Annual
Friends of Mike event will take place in just over two months and
we are very excited to be able to bring the golf tournament portion
back at Bushwood Golf Club. A delicious buffet style dinner cateredby Toriichi Catering will follow at the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre.
Michael Shin passed away in 2011 from Frontotemporal
Degeneration (FTD) at the age of 52. FTD represents an estimated
10%-20% of all dementia cases and is recognized as one of themost common dementias affecting a younger population. It isestimated that FTD affects approximately 50,000-60,000 North
Americans. While there are currently no treatments to slow orstop the progression of the disease, FTD research is expanding,
producing a greater understanding of the disorders.
Mike’s family has been so fortunate to have the support ofso many people and this event has also increased awareness of
FTD, furthered research opportunities and assisted his family in somany ways. Through the years, his wife June and children Thomas,
Jaclyn and Erica have gained so much from the generosity andkindness extended to them and they are so thankful that this event
has continued. We hope that many of you will come out for a day ofgolf and dinner and share memories of Mike.
Please join us on Sunday May 26th for a great day of golf
and dinner to support the future needs of Michael’s family and FTD
research.
More details will be available shortly at www.FriendsofMike.ca.

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3-PITCH League
by JC 3-Pitch League

The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League begin its 27th
season of play at the end of May and we are looking for additional
players.
Our non-profit league, founded in 1987, is co-ed, with womenand men, between the ages of 18 and 60+ and skill levels frombeginner to intermediate. The prime directive of the League is toprovide a social, yet competitive environment for persons or familiesof Japanese ancestry to participate and integrate together, to meetothers sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, to have fun
and to make friends.
Games are on Sunday (excluding July and August longweekends) mornings (9:30am-12:00pm) from mid-May to the endof August in the Warden and Steeles Avenue area (Scarborough/Markham border). We host post-game BBQ’s during the season
and provide a subsidized banquet in September. Each team pitches
to their own players (players hit every inning) in a slow pitch/lob ballformat with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women) pitches.
Membership Deadline: May 11, 2013
Membership Fee: $75 (no increase in 11 years!)
Includes: Team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at all
games, league BBQs, subsidized banquet with trophies & door
prizes, all bases, bats, balls and other equipment,(players are
asked to supply their own glove).
First Day of Play: Sunday May 19, 2013
If you would like additional information about the J.C. 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.
Glen Kawaguchi 416-755-6421
Rob Takimoto
905-458-0445 email: jc3pitch@gmail.com
Bob Doi		
email: jc3pitch@gmail.com

JC3-Pitch Committee Members (Left to Right):
Back Row: Michael Ogino, Rob Takimoto, Paul Takasaki, Jon Nagamatsu
Front Row: Glen Kawaguchi, Neil Nagamatsu, Bob Doi
Photo courtesy of Bob Doi.

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Momiji's 8th Annual Bowlathon
by Momiji Health Care Society

Attention bowlers! Saturday
May 11, 2013 is the date tomark on your calendar toparticipate in our 8th Annual
Bowlathon. We welcome
league bowlers, families andgroups of friends to comeout for an enjoyable dayof camaraderie, family fun,and maybe a little friendly
competition. We begin by
bowling three games of
5-pin or 10-pin at Thorncliffe
Bowlerama
starting
at2:00pm and then move to the
Momiji Seniors Residence fora delicious dinner, featuring
prizes galore - Sponsorship
Prizes, Blind Scores, Raffle
and Door Prizes! And new
this year, Youth Prizes, for bowlers 16 years of age and under.
Sponsors from past Bowlathons have helped pay for several
capital projects, and we are excited to show you what has been mostrecently completed, from the proceeds of previous bowlathons.
If you wish to form a team, or join a team, please call Scott at
416-261-6683 for a registration package, or get it on our website,
www.Momiji.on.ca. Spaces are limited, so register today and startrounding up sponsors!
Registrations must be submitted by April 19.

Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch
43rd Ikebana Show
Sogetsu Ikebana Show
on Sunday May 26,
2013 from 1:00pm to
5:00pm at the JCCC.
Opening Ceremony will
be at 1:30pm, followed by
Ikebana demonstration.
There will be sales ofhand-made pottery, anda tearoom will also be aavailable.
Sogetsu
Ikebanabrings expression of
beauty and peace ofmind by placing plantmaterial in different
kinds of spaces, which
includes contemporary
living architectural spaces such as shop windows, streets andstages.
General admission $5, children under 12 free. Everyone iswelcome to join us all afternoon.
For information, please contact Mrs. Abe at 416-491-7705.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of March 10, 2013
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Mrs. Ann Abraham
100
Mrs. Kiyomi Kay Asada
50
Mrs. Gayle Cali
200
Mrs. Agnes Carroll
27
Mr. Bryan Davey20
Mrs. Kuni Fukusaka
88
Ruby Fukumoto 88th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. David Gladstone25
Ms. Jean Goto
100
Mrs. Barbara Hagino
35
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hubbes
20
Anonymous
100
Mrs. Teruko Inouye100
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Irizawa
60
Mr. Kaz Ishii
50
Mr. Takashi Iwata
25
Ms. Lily Kai
100
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kameoka
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe
60
Ms. Tokuko Kawamoto
50
Mr. and Mrs. David Klotz
43
Mrs. May Mitsui200
Mr. and Mrs. Yoji Murase
25
Ms. Alice Nagami
30
Mr. Mitsuru Nagata
50
Ms. Phyllis Nakagawa
25
Mrs. Doreen Nakashima
100
Mr. and Mrs. Akihiko Namisato50
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura
20
Mr. and Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato 200
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Oikawa
50
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye
40
Ms. Christine Okawara
150
In appreciation - support for Momiji
Mr. and Mrs. Tsuneo Omotani
25
Mr. John Onizuka
100
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Roxby
200
Ms. Tamiko Sugie
25
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
127
Mr. and Mrs. Shigeo Tabata
100
Mr. Bill Takaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tanaka
100
Dr. and Mrs. Roderick Tanaka
43
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tatebe
50
Mrs. Marie Terakita
27
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tohana
50
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
50Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
20
Mrs. Masako Wani50
Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Yano
60

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Corporate, Foundation &Government
Donations & Sponsorships
R.S. Kane Funeral Home
BazaarHydro One Inc
RIM
Volunteer Grant
Ontario Trillium Foundation
National Association of Japanese
Canadians
Sedai 2013 Conference
In Memoriam
In memory of Albert Sakuda
Mr. and Mrs. Joji Nakanishi
100
In memory of Daniel Kuniharu
Washimoto
Dr. Arnold Arai50
Mr and Mrs Art Arai
50
Shannon Dalmao
50
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
50
Mr. Geoffrey Ikeno &Ms. Patricia Bremner-Ikeno
50
Mr. & Mrs. Tad Inouye
100
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
50
Mr. William Naruse &Ms. Polly Shimizu
200
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Schipper
25
Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Thelma Tamaki 100
Mr. and Mrs. Mas Yatabe
25
In memory of David Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura25
In memory of Harry InouyeMrs. Barbara Shimizu
25
In memory of Marjorie Junko
Hamanaka
Tomiko and Caroline Arai
50
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
35
In memory of Kunio Herbert Sugie
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noda
35
In memory of Mike Ishii
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
25
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Seitaro
TsumuraMr. Jack & Mrs. Lily Shigetomi
100
In memory of Roy Tsuji
Mrs. Kyoko Abe
10
In memory of Setsuko Sawada
Mrs. Barbara Baines
50
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
25

In memory of Sumi Iwasaki
Mrs. Carolyn Hart
200
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
35
In memory of Susumu Fujiwara
Mr. Frank & Mrs. Betty Moritsugu 25
In memory of Tatsuzo Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Mits Kuroda
50
Mr. Wayne Tanaka
100
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama
50
Mrs. Chizuko Yasui
50
Supporting Member
LeaderMrs. Miyeko Sugamori
500
PartnerMrs. Betty Lou Arai
150
Mr. Brent Borgundvaag
116
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
150
Mr. Takashi Iwata
150
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
110
Mr. and Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato 110
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Oikawa
110
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
150
Mr. Noriyuki Tanahashi
146
Dr. Jane Toyota
127
Miss Akiko Tsujimoto
127
Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai
500
Mrs. Michelle Chibba
500Mrs. Amy Hanada-Nagahara
500
Ikenobo Ikebana Societyof Toronto
2,000
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
1,000
Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata
500
Mr. Takashi Iwata
500
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kimura
1,000
Mr. Arthur Kobayashi &Mrs Jean Peasah
500
Mr. Dick Kumamoto
500
Ms. Mitsue Kuwahara
500
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
500
Ms. Kay Nagao
1,000
Ms. Phyllis Nakagawa
500
Ms. Nana Nishimura
500
Ms. Christine Okawara
500
Mr. & Mrs. Tad & Jenny Oyagi
500
Mr. and Mrs. Takashi Sawa
500
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
500
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
500
Mr. and Mrs. Kazuharu Tsuchida 500
Mr. George Tsushima
500
Mrs. Leatrice M. Willson Chan
500

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5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
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Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2013
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

Session 1 – July 8 – 12
Session 2 – July 15 – 19
Session 3 – July 22 – 26

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, 2013
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

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

Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts

Geography
And More!!!

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

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This 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 18, 2013
Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2013
Registration deadline June 28, 2013
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 8 – 26, 2013

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 Membershipndrd
Deduct 5% for 2 or 3 child from the same family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)($180.00 per weekth
before April 30 )($200.00 per week
thafter April 30 )($35.00 per week)

Specify week:((() Week 1: Jul 8 - 12
) Week 2: Jul 15 - 19
) Week 3: Jul 22 - 26

(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 18, 2013. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2013. Registration deadline June 28, 2013.
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 2013
Saturday July 6, 2013
3:00pm to 8:00pm(beer garden from 8:00pm*)

Nostalgia Night is celebrating the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 50th Anniversary
and honouring the JCCC as a leader in the cultural and social development of ourcommunity. As well as the delicious Nostalgia Night dinner, there will be booth displays ofthe community clubs that have contributed to and supported the JCCC over the years,
and a special beer garden at the end of the day, where everyone can join in the fun of
karaoke, trivia contests, and much more!
* Please note that the evening beer garden, starting at 8:00pm, is open to all and no registration or
entry fee is required for this evening program. Even if you are unable to attend the dinner, you arewelcome to drop in to enjoy the festivities in the beer garden afterwards.

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 416.441.2345 www.jccc.on.ca jccc@jccc.on.ca

Nostalgia Night Registration Form (Early Bird registration until June 6, 2013)
Name: __________________________________________
JCCC members
Non-membersChild (6-13)
Children 5 and under free

$10 x _____ = ______$15 x _____ = ______$5 x _____ = ______

Total # of people: _____

Total fee: ______For ofﬁce use only
Receipt #: ____________________

Prices include tax. After June 6, late registrations for all adults, member and non-members,
will be $20. Final deadline to register is Tuesday July 2, 2013.
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ノスタルジア・ナイト ２０１３
２０１３年７月６日（土）
3:00pm から 8:00pm(ビアガーデンは8:00pmから*)

今年のノスタルジア・ナイトは日系文化会館（ＪＣＣＣ）の５０周年を記念して、トロントの日系コミュニティーの文化的、社会的リーダーとして歩んできたＪＣＣＣの軌跡を称えます。
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に加え、今までＪＣＣＣを活動の拠点としてきた数々のサークルや団体のブース展示、そして夜は特別にビアガーデンも開催されます。
どうぞ皆様, お誘いあわせのうえ、ぜひご参加下さい！
＊８ｐｍから開催されるビアガーデンは入場無料ですので、事前申込は不要です。
ノスタルジア・ナイトには参加できない方も、ビアガーデンだけの参加も可能です。

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 416.441.2345 www.jccc.on.ca jccc@jccc.on.ca

ノスタルジア・ナイト申込書 (早期申込割引は２０１３年６月６日まで)
氏名: ̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲̲
ＪＣＣＣ会員
非会員
子供(6-13)５歳以下の子供無料$10 x ̲̲̲̲̲ = ̲̲̲̲̲̲
$15 x ̲̲̲̲̲ = ̲̲̲̲̲̲
$5 x ̲̲̲̲̲ = ̲̲̲̲̲̲

For ofﬁce use only
Receipt #: ____________________

人数合計: ̲̲̲̲̲ 料金合計: ̲̲̲̲̲̲
表示料金は税込み。６月６日以降は会員・非会員問わず、大人料金は＄２０になります。申込みの最終締め
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切りは７月２日（火）です。

Cost:The Nikkei Heritage Centre will
be a proud celebration of ourhistory and will introduce ourlegacy to the JCCC’s 200,000+
annual visitors. The history of
the community, with its startlingincidents of persecution, ultimate
vindication and evolution into
one of Canada’s most respected
and accomplished communities,
is an inspiration for all Canadians.

Group or Organization: $2,000 per inscription
Example: “JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”

Individual or Couple: $500 per inscription
Example: “Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Jones”

You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple,
group, or organization.

How would you like yourlegacy to read?

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Limited time offer
Recognition wall with 1,000 names inscribed
All gifts tax deductible
Payment options available
Purchase Deadline - May 15th, 2013

FRIENDS OF THE
NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE DETAILSFriends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre is a unique
opportunity for you and your family to become a partof Nikkei history at the JCCC. Your gift will support thecreation and ongoing operation of the Nikkei Heritage
Centre.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE
NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE

Yes, I want to purchase an inscription as part of

We hope to see everyone at the opening of one of themost exciting and important initiatives in our 50-year
history.

The Nikkei Heritage Centre is located within the new
JCCC Wing, which also features a Nikkei Heritage
Resource Office, Library, Tea Room, and Administrative
Offices. The JCCC Wing will transform 9,000 square feetat the heart of the JCCC’s first floor into a dedicatedcultural and educational corridor, bringing together theCentre’s cultural and heritage resources and exhibitions.
Construction will begin in the fall of 2012 with completion
set for 2013, our 50th anniversary.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre, we are proud to announce the creation of
the Nikkei Heritage Centre: a permanent Nikkei heritage
exhibit space and archive to preserve and celebrate theproud history of the Japanese Canadian community.

THE NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE AT THE
JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

FRIENDS OF THE NIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE

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Individual:
Couple:Group:
Organization:“Manzo Nagano”“Rick and Mariko Jones”“JCCC Judo Kai”
“ABC Canada-Japan Corporation”)

Province:
Fax:(

Expiry Date:

Return this application form to:

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5

In the case of multiple CREDIT CARD payments, the first payment will be processed
immediately and the remaining payments will be processed once per month, forthe next four months.
O Please check if you DO NOT wish your name to be published with respect to thisdonation.

Signature:

Number:O Cheque(s) made payable to Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
O CashO VISAO Mastercard
O American Express

PAYMENT METHODEmail:

Phone: (City:

Address:

Donor Name:)

AmountDate of Receipt

Cash Receipt No.

OFFICE USE ONLY

V-code:Postal Code:PAYMENT PLAN
O I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for an Individual/Couple at a cost of $500
O One Time Payment
O 5 Monthly Payments* of $100
ORO I agree to purchase 1 Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for a Group/Organization at a cost of $2,000*Friends of the Centre inscriptions will be installed only after your pledge is fully paid.

If you are purchasing more than one inscription, please fill out a separate form for each inscription.

Examples:

PLEASE PRINT YOUR INSCRIPTION NEATLY:INSCRIPTION
Each inscription is limited to 42 characters including spaces and punctuation, in English and/or Japanese. The JCCC reserves theright to approve any wording. You can dedicate an inscription to any individual, couple, group, or organization.