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2023年5月
Vol. 49 Issue 5

2 0 2 3Kathy Okawara (nee Tabayashi), Shirley Matsunaga and unidentified sit at theInformation Booth of the 1964 Bazaar.

IN THIS ISSUE - VOL. 49 ISSUE 5

THE JCCC BAZAAR IS BACK! MAY 6, 12 TO 4PM
JCCCバザーが帰ってきます！ 5月6日 午後12時-4時

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Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff directory here] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Sun, 10am–5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～日、午前１０時～午後8時）にご連絡ください。

2022 - 2023 JCCC Board of Directors

PresidentChris Hope
Past President/Advisor
Gary Kawaguchi
VP, Heritage
Karen Webb
VP, Management
Brian Toda
VP, NJCC
Anzu Hara
Finance Chair
Linda Ono
Secretary
Sharon Marubashi
Directors
Ann AshleyKaren Gordon
Mark Hashimoto
Seiji Ichii

Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
Cary Rothbart

Nao SekoElaine Shigeishi
Kathy Wale
Advisors
Marty KobayashiMackenzie Clugston(Former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura
Community Relations Advisor
Sid Ikeda
Chair - Capital Campaign
Chris Hope
JCCC Foundation Chair
Janice Fukakusa

YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME!
皆様からの寄稿をお待ちしております。

The submission deadline for the next issue is:Thursday, May 4, 2023.
次号締切日：2023年5月4日（木)Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

JCCC Staff

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

Sandy Chan
General Manager
sandyc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.226

Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca 
Christine Takasaki
Program Coordinator
christinet@jccc.on.ca 

Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca 
Rentals & Event Coordinatorrentals@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.236
416-441-2345 ext.228
416-441-2345 ext.221
416-441-2345 ext.223
416-441-2345 ext.231

Su Yen Chong
Heritage Manager – Exhibition and Researchsuyenc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.303
Theressa Takasaki
Heritage Manager – Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Shino Ihara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345

Yoko Tsumagari
Communications and Accounting Associate
yokot@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.227
Eva MaVolunteer Coordinator
evam@jccc.on.ca 

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What's On at the JCCC
O-Hanami
Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival
Positions Required at the JCCC
Musical “Naomi’s Tree” by KARAKORO
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Kyohei Sorita, Solo Piano Concert
Martial Arts News
Sakura Gala 2023
Heritage News
DonationsJapan Foundation Toronto
Community News
健やかな老後をめざして その62
JSS Online Programs: May 2023

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
Wynford Seniors Club • ウインフォードシニア
Wednesday May 3 & 17, 10:30am
Wednesday June 7, 10:30am
5月3，１7日（水）午前１０時半
6月7日（水）午前１０時半
JCCC Bazaar • JCCCバザー
Saturday May 6, 12:00 to 4:00pm
5月6日(土)、午後12時〜4時
TJFF Ticket Sales Begin!

トロント日本映画祭（TJFF)チケット販売開始
Wednesday May 10, 10:00am
5月10日
（水）
１０時

See page 12 for details. 詳細は12頁をご覧ください。

Sakura Gala • サクラガラ
Saturday May 13 • 5月13日(土)See page 15 for details. 詳細は15頁をご覧ください。

Sumi-e Workshop – Chickadees

墨絵ワークショップ「四十雀」
Saturday April 15, 9:30am to 12:00pm
5月13日(土) 午前９時半〜正午

See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details.
詳細はsumieartistsofcanada.orgでご確認ください。

Taiko Workshop • 太鼓ワークショップ
Tuesday May 16, 7:30 to 9:00pm
5月16日（火）午後７時半～９時
Victoria Day – JCCC Closed

ビクトリアデイ − JCCC閉館
Monday May 22 • 5月22日(月)Kyohei Sorita – Piano Concert

反田恭平 ー ピアノコンサート
Wednesday May 24 • 5月24日(水)See page 13 for details. 詳細は13頁をご覧ください。

Doors Open Toronto • ドアズオープン、
トロント
May 27 and 28, 10:00am to 5:00pm
5月27日(土）、28日(日) 午前10時〜午後5時

Toronto Japanese Film Festival • トロント日本映画祭
June 8 to 22 • 6月8日〜6月22日
See page 8 for details. 詳細は8頁をご覧ください。

Ongoing / 開催中
JCCC Library ・ 図書館

The Library is now open (4 days/month).
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

JCCCライブラリーは現在月四回オープンし、貸出/閲覧が可能です。
スケジュールはウェブサイトで確認してください。

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日にお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集しています。
ご興味のある方（要、日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

Exhibitions ・ 館内展示
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
森山日系ヘリテージセンター

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.
丸：日系移民物語。ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca
までご連絡ください。

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

60 Years of Friendship Through Culture
文化が育んだ60年のフレンドシップ
May 2023 to June 2024 • 2023年5月～2024年6月

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

Déjà Vu: Split Perception as One
Photographs by Shin Sugino
Part of the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival
デジャビュ 既視感について
杉野信也 写真展。コンタクトフォトフェスティバル参加展示
May 1 to July 28 • 5月1日〜7月28日

Contact the JCCC ・ お問合せ

For enquiries, please contact respective staff directly [see staff
directory on page 1] or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca. For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during ouroperating hours (10am – 5pm).

担当者がお分かりの場合は担当者へ直接、もしくは受付jccc.on.caにEメールをお送りください。
一般のお問合せは、開館時間内（午前１０時か5午後5時）に受付までご連絡ください。

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SPECIAL MESSAGE

O-Hanami • お花見
O-Hanami is upon us! At the time that this issue went to print, projections were for peak viewing season just in time for the JCCC Bazaar
and Sakura Gala. What a great welcome back for these two events fromMother Nature!
As these weekends will be a very busy time, we are bringing in Parking
Lot Attendants and some new signage reminding visitors to be safe andrespectful in the parking lots.
From now through the end of viewing season, the JCCC Gift Shop will
have a selection of sakura themed items. If you are coming to the JCCC
for O-Hanami, consider coming into the building to visit NAKAMORI fora light snack, or to see Strength in Sixty Sakura, our 60th Anniversary
Art Installation by Elysha Rei.

While you are here we ask that you respect all posted signs
and use proper O-Hanami etiquette:• Be respectful of these delicate trees. Please do not pull or shakebranches. Do not pick blossoms. Do not climb trees or stand on
their roots.
• Please do not leave garbage in the area. Leave the area beautiful
for the next visitors to enjoy.
• Please park only in designated parking spots. Do not stop yourvehicle in the laneway or stand in a place that may put you, or others
in danger.

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UPCOMING EVENTSNatsu Matsuri and Obon Festival
On Saturday July 8, 2023, the traditional summer festivities of Natsu Matsuri and the Obon Festival will also be returning!
The JCCC invites everyone to enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with games, great food and spectacular performances. Many
community organizations, including the NJCC and Toronto Buddhist Church, come together to make this a unique event.
Weather permitting the event takes place outside in the parking lot or in the Kobayashi Hall.
We look forward to another year of this exciting JCCC and Community tradition. We hope to see lots of new and familiar
faces. Mark your calendars now! Look for more details in the June issue of the Newsletter.

M AY 2 0 2 3 V O L . 4 9 I S S U E 55SPECIAL MESSAGE

Positions Required at the JCCC – Porters
Weekend Night Porter (3pm to 11pm)
Job posting # 4231

The JCCC is looking for permanent part-time Night Porter (3pm to 11pm) for Saturday and/or Sunday. Job duties are
related to the maintenance of the building and its grounds (supervised/unsupervised). May occasionally require extra hours
after 11PM to clean up and/or complete the set up for the next morning.

Responsibilities include:• Event set up/breakdown (includes moving, stacking, setting up chairs, tables, and stage decks, moving small pieces
of furniture, etc.)• Walkway maintenance (snow/leaf removal)• Some custodial services (removing garbage, cleaning the floor and furniture, etc.)• Close the building at 11pm

Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as being a self-starter. The ability towork under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in order to meet deadlines is essential. Good interpersonal skills andproblem-solving skills are an asset. Basic Audio-Visual setup knowledge is a strong asset, but not compulsory.
The job involves 90% physical work and a lot of walking, standing, and moderate to heavy lifting (16-50lbs)
Please send your application to hr@jccc.on.ca and mention if you are applying for the Night Porter (Saturday and/or
Sunday) position.
Please refer to Job Posting #4231
While we appreciate your interest, please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

JCCC at the Aga Khan
MuseumThe JCCC was proud to partner with the Aga Khan Museum fortheir Easter Family Weekend. Dancers from the Ayame Kai Dancegroup performed in the main Atrium of the Aga Khan Museum. Look
to future newsletters to see more co-programming within the Don
Mills Cultural Corridor.

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UPCOMING EVENTSMusical “Naomi’s Tree”
by KARAKORO

Performing Arts group (Osaka, Japan), KARAKORO, who gave audiences a great impression
with Eisa show at the JCCC back in 2013, 2014, and 2015, will come back to the JCCC for amusical performance this summer.
Based on the picture book "Naomi's Tree" by Joy Kogawa, Yoko Matsui, director of KARAKORO
stage adapted it to a musical. The story is about Naomi, a Japanese Canadian girl who lost her
mother in the atomic bombing during World War II when Japan and Canada were at war.
The story begins with a little child asking his grandmother, “What is today’s story?”Once upon a time, in the land of the rising sun, now known as Japan, there was a beautiful cherry tree.
In spring, its pink petals would flutter and the whole area would be filled with petals. The cherry tree said, “Oh, howgentle and peaceful this place is!”Many, many years passed and the beautiful tree became known as Friendship Tree. Japan is now a peaceful world, but
the cherry tree had seen many wars. So the cherry tree prayed.
May the world be safe.
May the world be kind.
May the world foreverBe our home.
KARAKORO is a performing arts group in Osaka Japan and they perform in Japan and internationally. The group has
performed three times at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2023Time:
7pm (6:30pm door open)
Tickets: General $35 + HST, JCCC members and children under 14 $28 + HST
Sales start on May 25 at the JCCC reception desk and TicketWeb

KARAKOROミュージカル「Naomi’s Tree」

２０１３年から２０１５年の三年間、EISAの舞台で観客を湧かせたKARAKOROが今年の夏ミュージカル公演でJCCCに旋風を巻き起こします。
ミュージカルはジョイ・コガワさんの原作本”Naomi’s Tree”をミュージカル化した日系ヘリテージ、世界平和にもつながる作品です。
舞台は、「今日のお話はなあに？」と小さな子どもがおばあちゃんにねだるところから始まります。
昔々、朝日が昇る国、今は日本として知られている国に一本の美しい桜の木がありました。

春になるとピンク色の花びらがひらひらと舞い、あたり一面が花びらでいっぱいになりました。
桜の木は言いました。
「ああ、
ここはなんて優しくて平和
な世界なんでしょう。」
何年も何年も時が経ち、その美しい木はFriendship Treeとして知られるようになりました。今、日本は平和な世界だけれど、桜の木はたくさんの戦争を見てきました。
だから桜の木は祈りました。

日時：
８月１７日
（木）
７時開演（６時半開場）
チケット：
一般３５ドル + HST・JCCC会員＆子供（１４歳未満）
２８ドル + HST
5月２５日より発売開始（JCCC受付・チケットウェブ）
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TJFF

THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ISBACK FOR ITS 12TH YEAR!
We are very pleased to announce that our ever-popular Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be returning from June 8 toJune 22! Now in its 12th year, the Toronto Japanese Film Festival has grown into one of the largest cinema events of its
kind in the world, showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences
and critics, international film festival audiences and the Japanese Film Academy. Programming addresses popular genres
such as historical (samurai) jidaigeki, contemporary dramas, comedies and action, literary adaptations, children’s, art-houseand anime films. All films shown are North American, Canadian, or Toronto premieres.
We are still finalizing our line-up but here are some highlights!

OPENING NIGHT: THE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE OF
FATHER OF THE MILKY WAY RAILROAD 銀河鉄道の父
Born in 1896, novelist and poet of children's literature Kenji Miyazawa is now
one of Japan's most read and best-loved authors. It was not until after his deathat only 33 that his work became widely recognized.
His father Masajiro wants Kenji to take over his pawnshop business but
Kenji refuses. Wishing to go his own way he explores agriculture and Buddhism among other things. Masajiro tries to be a strict father but ends up
being supportive. When Toshi, Kenji's younger sister and the one who understands him the best, becomes ill, Kenji starts to devote himself to writing. Based on Naoki Prize-winning novel, the film movingly depicts the ultimate love
between father and son, and the life of a literary genius through the eyes of
his father. A powerful and ultimately heartwarming biopic with an all-star cast.

Director: Izuri Nakushima
Starring: Koji Yakusho, Masaki Suda, Nana Mori

AWARD FAVOURITESA MAN ある男
Adapted from Keiichiro Hirano’s novel, this searing investigation into the themesof identity and the nature of happiness won Japanese Academy Awards for Best
Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Actress.
After a divorce and the death of her youngest child, Rie moves to rural Japan andremains cautious about the possibility of another relationship until she meets thegentle Daisuke. But Rie’s second chance at happiness is abruptly interrupted when
Daisuke dies in an accident. At the memorial service, Daisuke's estranged brother
Kyoichi enters, sees a photo of the deceased and declares, "This is not Daisuke."
Rie contacts attorney Kido to pursue of the identity of the man who had lived
his life as a different person. Kido’s investigation leads towards a shocking truth.

Director: Kei Ishikawa
Starring: Satoshi Tsumabuki, Sakura Ando, Masataka Kubota, Nana Seino

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SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY ケイコ 目を澄ませて“Tender heartbreaker scores a knockout without punching hard” – Variety
Inspired by Keiko Ogasawara’s autobiography and Winner of the Kinema Junpo
Awards for Best Film and Best Female Performance.
Keiko, a hearing-impaired young woman, has big dreams of becoming a professional boxer. Driven more by passion than ability, she trains at an aging boxing gym threatened with the prospect of closure. She looks up to the ailinggym owner as a father figure, who is a key pillar of support for her. Immersed
in a routine of training and her work as a cleaner in a hotel, the subdued Keikogently rides the rhythms of life inside and outside the boxing ring. After winningtwo difficult matches, she faces her third with a growing unease as her world gradually dissolves around her. Keiko must understand the true nature her
strength and will to fight in order to carry on. A gentle, meditative exploration ofhuman fragility and solitude built around a career best performance from Kishii.

Director: Sho Miyake
Starring: Yukino Kishii, Tomokazu Miura, Masaki Miura, Shinichiro Matsuura

WANDERING 流浪の月
Based on Yu Nagira best-selling novel and nominated for six Japanese Academy Awards including for Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress.
On a rainy evening, 19-year-old university student Fumi happens across a soaking wet
9-year-old Sarasa in the park. She is separated from her parents and lives with her aunt,
but she tells Fumi that she doesn't want to go home. Fumi offers an umbrella and invites
Sarasa to his apartment where they live together for the next 2 months. The two lonely souls seem to have finally found a place in the world together until the police arrest
him as her kidnapper and presumed abuser. Fifteen years later, the two meet again.
However, they both have shouldered too much pain, guilt and suffering from beinglabelled a ‘poor victim’ and a ‘dangerous paedophile’ respectively. The truth of theirunconventional relationship that slowly emerges is both shocking and heart breaking. .

Director: Sang-il Lee
Starring: Tori Matsuzaka, Suzu Hirose, Ryusei Yokohama, Mikako Tabe

FOR JAPANESE CULTURE VULTURES!
THE LINES THAT DEFINE ME 線は、僕を描く
Sousuke Aoyama is a university student. His parents died in an accident and he isremains unable to overcome his despair over their deaths. While working his part-time job at an exhibition gallery, he encounters sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) and isfascinated by their power and delicate beauty. Standing nearby, sumi-e master Kozan
Shinoda notices Sousuke's fascination with the works and suggests Sousuke become
his pupil to learn the art himself. However, Kozan's niece is dismissive of Sousuke anddeclares to her intention to compete with Sousuke for the "Kozan Award." Although
Sousuke seemed uninterested in painting at first, he gradually becomes drawn to it byeach stroke he draws...
A fast-paced, and engaging love letter to the art of sumi-e, based on the novel “Senwa, Boku o Egaku" by Hiromasa Togami.
Director: Norihiro Koizumi
Starring: Ryusei Yokohama, Kaya Kiyohara, Tomokazu Miura, Yosuke Eguchi

M AY 2 0 2 3 V O L . 4 9 I S S U E 59YUDO [ THE WAY OF THE BATH ] 湯道In this light-hearted celebration of Japanese bathing culture, two estranged brothers inherit Marukin Hot Springs, a small-town bathhouse. Goro sees it as an homage to their late father; the other – struggling architect Shiro – envisions a lucrative real estate opportunity for a condo project. When Goro is hospitalized
after an accident at the bathhouse, Shiro has to take the operation over temporarily. There he meets an eclectic collection of townsfolk who impart the value ofthe o-furo. They include an early morning songstress, the gaijin who must proveworthy to his father-in-law, a snobbish onsen critic and an eccentric “bath hermit”
whose wild beard and eyebrows hide a deeper knowledge of the way of the bath.
Funny, heart-felt and occasionally surreal, it proves that we are all equal in the bath!

Director: Masayuki Suzuki
Starring: Toma Ikuta, Gaku Hamada, Kanna Hashimoto

THE ZEN DIARY 土を喰らう十二ヵ月
Tsutomu lives alone in the mountains, writing essays, cooking food with fruits
and vegetables he grows and mushrooms he picks in the hills. His routine is happily
disturbed when Machiko, his editor/love interest, occasionally visits. She loves to eat
and he loves to cook for her. Tsutomu seems content with his daily life, however heremains unable to bury his dead wife’s ashes in a grave. His wife died 13 years ago…
Adapted from Tsutomu Mizukami’s book, this gentle, thoughtful drama considers
the importance of aligning one’s life with the natural world’s flavours and rhythms.  

Director: Yuji Nakae
Starring: Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu

BLOCKBUSTER HITS!
FRAGMENTS OF THE LAST WILL   ラーゲリより愛を込めて  It is 1945. The Second World War is approaching its conclusion. Hatao Yamamoto
is a linguist stationed in Manchuria with wife Mojimi and their four children. As Soviet
forces close in on the city, he decides to send them on the long journey back to Japan,
promising to return himself. Hatao is soon captured, and his vow becomes his main
source of sustenance as he endures the rigors of life in a Soviet prisoner-of-war camp.
Fluent in Russian, Yamamoto is often called on to act as an interpreter., "Don't give up
hope; the day will come when we can go back to Japan." he constantly encourages his
fellow prisoners who are touched by Yamamoto’s selflessness and step up to support him
at his time of need. A heart-warming testament to the strength of the human spirit andthe love between a husband and wife. Based on a true story. Bring your handkerchiefs.

Director: Takahisa Zeze
Starring: Kazunari Ninomiya, Keiko Kitagawa, Tori Matsuzaka, Kento Nakajima, Akira Terao, Kenta
Kiritani, Ken Yasuda.

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AS LONG AS WE BOTH SHALL LIVE   私の幸せな結婚

Currently ruling the Japanese box-office this fantasy takes place in a highly-stylized
19th century restoration era where Miyo is the first daughter of a prestigious family. Her
mother dies, her father remarries and she is raised by an abusive step-mother. When
Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to abetter life are dashed as she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka, a military commander
apparently so cold that his previous would-be brides all fled within days of their engagements. Contrary to her expectations, her new husband is actually kind-hearted. As
romance begins to blossom mysterious attacks are launched on the capital and Kiyoka
must fight for the city and the woman he loves. A sumptuous mix of fantasy, action
and romance based on the popular novel, manga and soon to be released anime film.
Director: Ayuko Tsukahara
Starring: Ren Meguro, Mio Imada

THE THREE SISTERS OF TENMASOU INN 天間荘の三姉妹
Tenmasou is a long-established traditional-style inn atop a mountain overlooking
the sea, in a town called Mitsuse. It exists as a way station between earth and heaven
where guests have to decide whether to return to the world of the living, where they
are in a coma from an accident or illness, or move on to the next realm, where they will
be reborn. The inn is run by Nozomi, her younger sister Kanae and their mother Keiko,the inn's elder proprietress, who is still resentful of her ex-husband who deserted thefamily. One day, their half-sister Tamae’s soul comes to stay and this exceptional young
woman changes the lives of the family and guests at the inn.
Based on popular manga by Tsutomu Takahashi and featuring a stellar cast, the film
is a huge swooning fantasy on the nature of love and loss.

Director: Ryohei Kitamura
Starring: Non, Mugi Kadowaki, Yuko Oshima, Shinobu Terajima, Kengo Kora, Hirayuki Hirayama,
Masatoshi Nagase

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TICKETS AND PASSES
5 FILMPASS

SINGLE
TICKETS

10 FILM
PASS(100 available)(100 available)$11.50JCCC Member:

JCCC Member:$13.27

Non-member:

Non-member:

JCCC Member:$48.67

Non-member:$97.35$61.95$123.89

HST to be added to all prices.
We will announce our line-up and guests shortly. The festival will run June 8 to 22, 2023.
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 10:00am and multi-film passes will include a generous gift fromour lead sponsor SHISEIDO CANADA.
For further information, please visit our website at www.jccc.on.ca or contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345.

Other films include:
SILENT PARADE
沈黙のパレードA FISH TALE
さかなのこ

ANIME SUPREMACY!
ハケンアニメ！

LESSON IN MURDER
死刑にいたる病

OFFBEAT COPS
異動辞令は音楽隊！

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METAMORPHOSIS
メタモルフォーゼの縁側

UPCOMING EVENTS

Kyohei Sorita, Solo Piano Concert
In the Kobayashi Hall

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is partneringwith Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts to proudly present
the Ontario debut of internationally-acclaimed pianist Kyohei
Sorita in celebration of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 60th anniversary.  
One of the most sought-after pianists of his generation,
Kyohei Sorita is the winner of the Silver Medal at the prestigious 18th International Chopin Piano Competition (2021)
in Warsaw. This is the highest prize for a Japanese-born
pianist since Mitsuko Uchida’s second prize in 1970. In the
coming season, invitations will take Mr. Sorita to the Munich
Philharmonic Orchestra (originally under Gergiev, now under Payare), to Poland, Australia, and Austria (Tonkünstler
Orchestra) and on a tour with the NDR Elbphilharmonie
Orchestra under Alan Gilbert.
In 2020 he gave his debuts in Paris and at the Vienna
Musikverein to much acclaim. His orchestra collaborations
include Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, RAI National
Symphony Orchestra, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Warsaw
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian National Orchestra,
Tonkünstler-Orchester, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Yomiuri
Japan Symphony Orchestra, and Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Sorita is also the founder, producer, and conductorof the Japan National Orchestra.

ProgramConcert Sponsors and Supporters

CHOPIN Ballade No.1 Op.23
CHOPIN Ballade No.2 Op.38
CHOPIN Ballade No.3 Op.47
CHOPIN Ballade No.4 Op.52

Bravo Niagara! Maestro Series Sponsor: Audi Niagara

Concert Supporters: Yamaha Canada Music, The New Classical 96.3 FM, Toronto City Philharmonic Orchestra

INTERMISSIONSCRIABIN Fantasy in B minor Op.28
RACHMANINOFF Prelude in D major Op.23 No.4
RACHMANINOFF Piano Sonata No.2 Op.36

TICKETS
Generaladmission:$60

JCCC Members andBravo Niagara! Members$50

HST not included

Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts is a not-for-profit organization based in the Niagara region. For more information
about their concert series and new production Kimiko’s Pearl,visit bravoniagara.org.

Tickets can be purchased athttps://jccc.on.ca/event/2023/05/kyohei-sorita-piano or by calling 416-441-2345.

NOW SOLD OUT
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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Martial Arts NewsMay is registration month for Aikido, Karate, and Jodo. Please make sure to register by
the May 20th deadline.
Fees have been adjusted to accommodate Summer hours and in consideration for participant time off. Check our website for how your martial arts fees breakdown. Please note that
registration is still for a complete Series and must be completed by the deadline.

Kendo News

Congratulations to the JCCC Kendo“A Team” that won 2nd place at the annual University of Toronto Kendo Tournament. Over 32 teams entered thetournament and the JCCC “A Team”
met “Team Canada” (a team made up
of Team Canada prospects) in the Finals. Ken Sumida also won 1st place in
the Mudansha Individual Division and
Jim Lin-Dybner won 2nd place in the
2nd-3rd Dan Individual Division. TeamA Roster: Kyle Huang, Raymond Kim,
Sean Zapanta, Jim Lin-Dybner and Josh
Chan (captain).
Submitted by Bryan Asa

Doors Open Toronto 2023
Rediscover the city you thought you knew through Doors Open Toronto, celebrating 100+ sites of architectural, culturaland social significance. Go deeper with engaging tours, insightful talks, an online film series and other virtual experiences.
Doors Open activities take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. More than 100 buildings and sites across Toronto open theirdoors over the May 27 and 28 weekend. Admission is free.
Come and celebrate with us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Check out
our 60 Years of Friendship Through Culture exhibit, featuring artist Elysha Rei’s work The Strength in Sixty Sakura in themain hallway. The JCCC Gallery is proud to host Shin Sugino’s Déjà Vu: Split Perceptions as One exhibit as part of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. In addition, the JCCC will be offering a wide variety of arts and cultural programs.
Self-guided audio tours and in-person guided tours are available for Maru: Immigration Stories. Artist demonstrations,
Hula and Taiko performances and observations of martial arts classes will all be available. The JCCC is home to eight highperforming and unique martial arts clubs - Aikido, Iaido (traditional drawing and cutting with the samurai sword), Jodo
(martial arts with a staff), Judo, Karate, Kendo (Japanese art of fencing), Kyudo (Japanese archery), and Naginata (martial
arts with Japanese blades). Demonstration and observation of all of these classes will be available throughout both days.
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HERITAGEThe JCCC Launches Two
Exciting New Exhibits
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre kicked off the momentous
celebration of the Centre’s 60th anniversary with the launch of two
exhibits: Déjà Vu: Split Perception as One by Shin Sugino and 60 Yearsof Friendship Through Culture featuring an art installation by Elysha Rei.
Déjà Vu: Split Perception as One, the largest exhibition in Canada for Sugino to date, presents fifty years of works by the renowned photographer:“I have drawn from more than 50 years of travel and personal encounters to create rich and detailed photographs that represent my life
experiences. But for me, there is more, there is an endgame: Affirmation— a gratifying cognizance that there is a reason why I’ve captured animage. Déjà vu is reality.”

Déjà Vu is part of the Scotiabank CONTACT
Photography Festival and is available for viewing
until July 28, 2023. An online version of is available
virtually on JCCC’s Google Art & Culture. Excited
to meet Shin Sugino? Join an Artist Talk featuring
Sugino on May 28 during Doors Open Toronto.
60 Years of Friendship Through Culture, curated
by a team of JCCC staff Su Yen Chong, Theressa
Takasaki, and Sandy Chan, graphic designer Sarah
Doi, and University of Toronto Masters students
Shauna Weimann, Johnny Pham, and Hazel Hay,
is a year-long exhibit that celebrates an importantmilestone for the JCCC. This photographic journey
explores Japanese heritage in Toronto including
the JCCC’s start on Wynford Drive through to its
current location on Garamond Court.
This exhibition features an art installation, The
Strength in Sixty Sakura by Japanese Australianartist Elysha Rei. Hand-cut in paper, The Strength in
Sixty Sakura represents the strength and resilienceof the Japanese Canadian community, captured in
the history and programming of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Commemorating it’s 60th
Anniversary, 60 blossoms adorn these branches,marking each year of education, partnerships,
participation and learning at the Centre.

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HERITAGE

Artsu Matsuri:
Artists Walk & Talk

Mui-Ling Teh

By Lois Fuse
The JCCC Gallery was bustling on March 26 when a large group of art lovers
gathered to meet the artists participating in this year’s Artsu Matsuri. Commentson their works given by several of the artists was a highlight of the afternoon.
These presentations were varied and fascinating, covering such topics as materials and techniques used; inspirations and intentions behind the visual surfaces;
and comments on the history of Japanese techniques used.
The varieties of style, technique and media were intriguing to the attendees.
Media included works on canvas and washi using acrylics/oils, watercolour andsumi-e; pottery; photography; a diorama made of chopsticks; stitched and woven
textures; even a painting on a skateboard and miniature origami. A wonderful andeclectic mix, well hung and lighted. The audience responded enthusiastically towhat they saw and heard.
Thank you to all who attended or who visited Arts Matsuri 2023.

Lois Fuse

Photo credits, right: Doug Leclerc; below (including Hiroshi Yamamoto), Hitoshi Murakami

Barbara Miiko
Gravlin

Roslyn Levin

Maryam Pazooki

Kaz Ogino

Katherine Adachi

Kathy Yamashita

Keiko Shintani

Ken Sugamori

Hiroshi Yamamoto

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HERITAGEFLOW byNagata Shachu
Nagata Shachu’ Japanese taiko and music group presents its third and final concert 'FLOW' as part of its 25th Anniversary
2021-2022 concert season. The concert
will feature next-generation Japanese taiko
soloist Masayuki Sakamoto (former principal
performer with Kodo drummers) in collaboration with Nagata Shachu. Embracing thestate of flow – the mental state in which
a person is fully immersed in a feeling ofenergized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process, this spellbinding season
finale will weave together Nagata Shachu’s
original taiko rhythms with Sakamoto’s rebellious rock n roll musical sensibilities.

June 10, 2023. 8 pm
Hart House Theatre. 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto.
$35-$45 adults, $25-$35 seniors and students
Earlybird discount 20% off all regular priced adult tickets using the code NSEB3 until April 30, 2023
https://harthouse.universitytickets.com/
phone: 416-978-2452

IIHF World Womens Hockey Tournament
On Wednesday April 5 the JCCC Martial Arts Instructors (and some of their family and friends) were the guests of
Sherway Group at the World Women’s Hockey Championship. They were able to cheer on Japan at one of the first games
to be played at this tournament.
It was a great game to watch as the Japanese Team showed great spirit and tenacity. Unfortunately, they lost the game
7 –1 as they were no match for the powerhouse USA team.
A huge thank you to CEO Paul Rockett for his generosity to the JCCC community.

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DONATIONSDONATIONS TO THE JCCC

AS OF APRIL 2, 2023
T H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :JCCC

AnonymousAnonymousAnonymous
Bazaar

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4,400
300

3 diplomat frames for Sakura Gala

Mr. Rodry Zerpa &Ms. Carolina Perdomo

Anonymous

802

Emergency Appeal

Anonymous

260

Mrs. Diane Carter

Anonymous

50

Ms. Sheri Burke

15

Haru Matsuri
In celebration of Jeremy’s birthday
Library

Mrs. Michelle Connolly

In recognition of Demetre Vasilounis
contributions

250

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Edamura

100

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Imada

50

Mrs. Susan Hidaka
Mrs. Miyo Ito

Mr. Zhengyi Jin

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kagawa

50
52
50
10

Mr. John & Mrs. Michiko Hsuen

200

Mr. & Mrs. Koji Kari

10

In honour of Joe & Mary Ann
Yonemitsu

In memory of Ken Kiichi Ishii

Mr. & Mrs. Takehiko Yoshida

25

30

Mrs. Elinor J. Dunlop

35

Mr. Robbie Grant

Lawrence, Sharon and family Mori
In memory of Kazumi Ohkane

20
10
25
25

Ms. Karen Tanino

50

Mr. David Kai

500

Mr. Regan Takenaka

25

In memory of Ken & Ruth Tanino
In memory of Sue Sumi Kai
In memory of Tony & Kimi Takenaka

Mrs. Madeline Sakamoto

In memory of George Tetsuo
Iwata

75

10

Mrs. Patricia Fujiwara

50

Mr. Gary Kawabata

250

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kanda

100

Mrs. Rose Kelly

10

Mr. Ken Naruse &50

Ms. Meg Karper

In honour of The Otani Family

Mrs. Yasuko Kawahara
Mr. Andrew Y. Kim

3050

Mr. & Mrs. Sid Ikeda

Mrs. Katharine Matsumoto
Ms. Veronica A Naruse

50

100

200

Ms. L. K. Naruse-Hogi

150

Ms. Hiroko Lee

100

Pui Va So & Hung Kwong Yung

101

Mr. Frank & Mrs. Margaret Seko

100

Mr. Grant Uyeyama

200

Mr. Stephen Kuwahara

Ms. Patricia Sayuri Lawson
Mr. Steve McFarlane

Mr. Lindsay Takashima

Mr. Katsuhiko Takeuchi

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tanaka

Mr. Richard Kenno & Dr. Jane Toyota
Mr. James Viegas

Mr. Alexander Von Donat
Ms. Karen Webb

Ms. Carolyn Wells

50

140
500
145
100
100
20
25
25
50

Mr. Tad & Mrs. Jenny Oyagi

In memory of George Uyeyama
Mrs. Toshiko Uyeyama

Mr. Terry Murakami

200

Mr. Sid & Mrs. Marie Ikeda

50

Mr. Richard & Ms. Fumi Toyonaga

250

Ms. Dawna Kobayashi

100

Mr. Sid & Mrs. Marie Ikeda

50

In memory of Mickey Takeda
In memory of Mitsy Miura

In memory of Paul Kuwahara
In memory of Sachiko Joyce
Matsumoto

Mr. Rick & Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Ms. Kim Wray

In memory of Sanaye Inouye
Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Tomo Ishii
Dr. Tatsuya Kato

Mrs. Mary Morita

In Memoriam

In memory of Doris Fujioka

75

In memory of Masae Yamashita
In memory of Masashi ShinMs. Martha Arima

Mr. Patrick Dunlop

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ishii

50

In memory of Sanzo Sasaki

40

Ms. Kim Wray

In memory of Theresa Sano

200

Mr. Herbert & Mrs. Christina Kikuta

100

Ms. April Takeda

200

In memory of Tom Sumi

In memory of Yumiko Takeda

Chris Kano Taiko Studio
Mr. Stephen Nishimura

In memory of Yumiko Takeda

In memory of Sachiko MatsumotoMiss Josie Li

315

Mrs. Jessica Y. Nakamura

50

100

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20Mrs. Betty M. Ura

20

Kay Traicoff

50

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Nishioka

Ms. Kim Wray

In memory of Kazumi Ohgane

75

100
100

Congregation

Heritage

In memory of Kay Mende

65

St. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican50

In memory of Haruko Kondo

100

Mr. Jean & Mrs. Jean Takaki

100

25

Foundation andOrganizations
Frontstream Inc

Pledgeling Foundation
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DONATIONSSony of Canada Ltd

Mr. Brent Borgundvaag

Cultural Programmes

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd

Dr. Sam Misumi

127

Ms. Kay Nagao

Support Member
Partner127

Ms. Kikuye Inouye

Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saito

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schlichtig

Mrs. Betty Lou T. Arai

150

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Takahashi

Ms. Sandra Blake

116

Mr. Richard Kenno & Dr. Jane Toyota

Dr. Katherine Arima

127

93

Mrs. Susan Hidaka

Mr. Noriyuki Tanahashi

127
150
93

110
110
93

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DONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE MORIYAMANIKKEI HERITAGE CENTRE INSCRIPTIONSAPRIL 1, 2020 TO PRESENTT H E J C C C G R A T E F U L LY A C K N O W L E D G E S
T H E F OL L OW I N G D O NAT IO N S :Individuals/Couples

Yoshi ICHIDAGroupsIn Memory of Mother Hiroko Fukushima

In memory of Sanaye Inouye

Crow Creek Settlement Reunion

Kihup Boo (夫)Jiro Fukushima

Clayton Gyotoku and Jessie Ebata
Chinatsu ICHIDA
Hiromi ICHIDA
Keiko ICHIDA

Takako ICHIDA

20

Yumi ICHIDA

Robert Yasuharu & Shizuko Hosui
Kadoguchi

Lucas, Sayaka, and Emika Koolma

In Memory of the Shichitaro and Naka
Nagata family

Dr. Seiko Shirafuji

Mr. Douglas Dwyer

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Nostalgia Night Celebrates 60 Years of the
JCCC
Plans are underway to make August 19, 2023, a night of celebrating the JCCC’s 60th Anniversary.
Come and explore the Heritage exhibit, “60 Years of Friendship Through Culture”, a remarkable timeline of the major
events that have occurred since the JCCC’s inception, on display in Heritage Hall. View the winning art installation by artist
Elysha Rei that was commissioned to celebrate the JCCC’s 60 years, also in Heritage Hall. Visit the Art Gallery to view a
new art exhibition and the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre to discover a new addition to the Maru exhibit focused on
the Okinawa Diaspora.
Enjoy catching up with friends and family, the fabulous buffet of Japanese Canadian foods along with a cash bar, anda Nostalgia Night program highlighting our 60 years.
And for an added bonus those interested in wearing their own kimono or yukata, Kimono Fun will be there to help you
get dressed if you bring it with you. You’ll find them in the Hosaki Room by the Registration Table.
Registration fees: JCCC members 13 and over - $30.00 pp +tax; Children 5-12 - $5.00 pp +tax, and children 4 and under are free. Non-members fee for 13 and over is $36.00 pp +tax. No walk-in registrations will be taken. Space is limited.
Flyers with the registration information will be in our next newsletter. When registration opens on June 1st you canregister through Reception (416-441-2345) or online through the JCCC website.
Mark your calendars and don’t wait to register on June 1st as this promises to be a great celebration!

TJGC Annual Plant Sale
Get ready to garden! Toronto Japanese Garden Club (TJGC) will be holding their annual plant sale at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 6 Garamond Ct., on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Look for us outside in the Heritage Garden. Event will move indoors to the Heritage Court in case of rain. As always, wewill have a selection of specialty kiku (chrysanthemum) and asagao (morning glories). Check out our beautiful selectionof uncommon house plants and perennials. New this year will be Japanese herbs and vegetables. Plan to arrive early forbest selection.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS• JCCC, 6 Garamond Ct., outside in the Heritage
Garden• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• In case of rain, the event moves inside to the
Heritage Court
For more information, please email TJGardenClub@gmail.
com.

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WHAT’S ON OFFER• Kiku and asagao – $4 each or 3 for $10• Small house plants and perennials – $2 each• Large house plants and perennials – $5 eachor more• Assorted gardening tools, twine, ties, support
poles• Surprise gift with purchase as a bonus for
TJGC members

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健やかな老後をめざして その62 - 狭心症や心筋梗塞が発症したら
マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）一般によく知られている狭心症は「心臓を取り巻く冠動脈の内側に動脈硬化が起こり、心筋に十分な血液を送ることができなくなって胸痛などが起こった状態」です。高齢者に多く見られます。運動した時に起こりやすく、締めつけられるような胸の痛み、動悸、息苦しさ、冷や汗、吐き気などの症状が５～10分ほど続きます。関連痛（放散痛）
として、心臓と離れた場所（歯、のど、背中や腕など）に痛みが現れることもあります。糖尿病、高血圧、脂質異常症、肥満、喫煙があると発症リスクが高まります。
その他には、40～50代に多い冠動脈のけいれん（冠れん縮）で起こる狭心症や微小冠動脈の異常が原因で起こる狭心症があります。
動脈硬化が原因ではない狭心症の場合は発見が難しく、初めて起こった場合でも突然死につながることもあります。
冠れん縮による狭心症の危険因子として、特に注意したいのは喫煙です。
心身のストレス、
過度の飲酒も関係します。
夜間から早朝の安静時に起こりやすいという特徴があり、「発作時の症状が強くなったり、弱くなったり」
を短時間のうちに繰り返すこともあります。
微小血管狭心症は診断が難しく、
原因不明、
あるいは、
その他の狭心症と診断されている場合があります。
更年期の女性に多く、胸痛、みぞおちや肩の痛みなどの症状が20分～数時間も続きます。
運動時にも安静時にも起こります。
微小血管は心筋に酸素や栄養を運ぶ重要な役割をしています。
ですから、
微小血管狭心症が悪化すると心筋梗塞を起こすリスクも高まります。

心筋梗塞とは「動脈硬化などで狭くなった冠動脈に血液のかたまり
（血
栓）
が詰まり、
その先に血液が流れなくなった状態」
です。
酸素や栄養が運ばれないために心臓の一部が壊死（えし：局部的に死ぬこと）
して動かなくなります。狭心症よりも痛みは強烈です。症状が20分以上続く場合には心筋梗塞が疑われます。
すぐに救急車を呼びましょう！
実は、いのちの危険に直結しているにも関わらず、発症後すぐに受診していない人が意外と多いのです。
胸の違和感や痛み、
肩や背中の痛み、
息苦しさ、
異常な汗、
腕、
手や足のしびれや痛み、
のどやみぞおちの灼熱感などがあったのに、すぐには受診していないのです。
「休めば治る、
我慢できそう（たいしたことはない）、夜遅いので明日まで待とう、やらねばいけない仕事中だった、痛みが治まった」などの理由からです......。
人には「いのちの危険にさらされていても、私に限ってそんなことはない」と考えてしまう心のクセがあります。誰もがもつ「正常性バイアス」
と呼ばれる
ものです。
私もあなたもこのクセをもっていることを自覚しましょう。
狭心症や心筋梗塞は、
適切に対応しなければ死に至ることもある怖い病気なのですから！
さて、狭心症・心筋梗塞に対する治療に関しては、基本的に薬物療法、直接に治すカテーテル治療やバイパス手術、再発予防のための心臓リハビリ
テーションです。
（次号へ続く）Cover image - The JCCC has been holding
our Annual Bazaar from the very early days of
the Centre. This image shows just a small fraction of the activities that were held. Located at
the front entrance of 123 Wynford Drive, you
can see signs for the Fish Pond and a Door Prize
Raffle, as well as section of the sounds systemand people shopping. The JCCC lanterns in theback ground are still used today!
Sharp-Eyed Readers
A special thank you to all of our sharp-eyedreaders who called in to let us know that theunidentified man on the front cover of the April
newsletter was Mr. Iwaichi Kawashiri, the fatherof community member Pat Adachi. For manyof the pictures in our Archives, we rely on you,our community, for identification of the many
individuals we have photographs of. Your help
is always welcome and appreciated. Thank you
as well for the corrected spelling of Kameoka.
We have been able to update our records forthis photo and other similar photos because of
the information you provided.

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JSS Web Page: https://jss.ca/

JSS プログラム：2023年5月
2023年5月に予定されている JSSのプログラムです。
詳細やお申込みは
JSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200、
programs@jss.caまで。
（1）モミジ＆JSSオンライン講座シリーズ※登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト :Check out our upcoming May 2023 programs and events! *Pre-registration required. Visit our website and/or contact 416-385-9200/ programs@jss.ca for more details & RSVP.
(1) e-Learning Series

モミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。

*Visit our website for the list of seminars & past recordings.

「リタイアメント後のお金の管理について学ぼう」

In this seminar, we will explore simple ways to save money, budget effectively, and improve financial stability, for individuals and families. Our
goal with this seminar is to equip you with practical knowledge and skills
to manage your finances more effectively and enhance your financial

５月１０日（水）15時（英語）
このセミナーでは、個人や家族単位で実践できる簡単な節約法や効果的な予算の立て方、経済的安定性を高める方法について学んでいきます。実践的な知識やスキルを身につけて、家計管理を効果的に行い、経済的な安定性を確保するための手段を手に入れましょう。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで

Navigating Retirement Finances Wed. May 10, 3pm (English)

well-being.

* Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register
A Guide to Japanese Green Tea Wed. May 24, 3pm(English & Japanese)「日本茶について学ぶ」
５月２４日
（水）
15時
（英語＆日本語）
緑茶は日本において豊かな文化的・歴史的な意義を持ち、様々な種類と風味があります。今回のセミナーでは、緑茶についての一般的な情報から、美味
しい淹れ方、健康効果や緑茶を使ったレシピなど、
日本の緑茶の世界を詳しく探求していきます。
※詳細・お申込みはJSSウェブサイト、またはprograms@jss.caまで

Green tea has a rich cultural and historical significance in Japan, witha variety of types and flavors to explore. In this seminar, we will takea closer look at the world of Japanese green tea, from its origins
and cultivation to brewing techniques, health benefits and delicious
cooking recipe.
* Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register(2) JSS Regular Online Programs (in Japanese)
1. Kakehashi no Kai（２）
レギュラーJSSオンラインプログラム（日本語）
1. かけはしの会オンライン交流会

発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグループです。応用行動科学療法コンサルタントが会を進行します。
月1回開催。
※ お申込み・お問合せは、
kakehashinokai@jss.ca または、
416-385-9200
まで。

Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raising children (of any age) who are neurodiverse. It is facilitated by a behaviour
consultant. *Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca for more details.
2. Single Mothers Support GroupA monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences. It isfacilitated by a registered social worker.

2. シングルマザーサポートグループ
シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象とした、
情報交換や経験談などを話し支え合うグループです。
ソーシャル
ワーカーが一緒に進行します。
月1回開催。

*Contact smsg@jss.ca for more details.

※ お申込み・お問合せは、
SMSG@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。

Paper craft – May 3 “Seashell shaped gift box ”

３. クラフトクラブ交流会 水曜日、10時半～正午

3. Craft Club Social Wed. 10:30am - noon
*RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca
Knitting – May 17 “Toilet paper cover ”

紙クラフト ５月３日
（水）
「まき貝のギフトボックス」

4. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group

編み物 ５月１７日（水）「トイレットペーパーケース」※ お申込み・お問合せは、
craftclub@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。

2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm

4. 懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 第2・4月曜日、1３時半～１５時

This is a group where you can get together with people of your generation and sing songs together that everyone has sung at least once

同じ世代の方々と集まって、誰もが若いころに一度は歌ったことのある歌を一緒に歌う会です。※お申込み・お問合せはutanokai_b@jss.caまで。

5. Easy Senior Yoga (Term 14: May 8 – Jun 15)

５. やさしいシニアヨガ（第１４期：５/８～６/１５ *５/２２除く）
新規参加者受付中！※お申込み・お問合せは、
senior.yoga@jss.ca または416-385-9200まで。

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at their young age. *Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca*Contact senior.yoga@jss.ca

The program provides seniors & pre-seniors (age 55+) the opportunity
to enjoy a 60-min easy yoga session followed by a 30-min socializingtime with fellow Japanese-speaking seniors.

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REFLECTIONS OF AN ELDERAN EVENING WITH DR. DAVID SUZUKI

Join us at the JCCC for a very special evening with DR. DAVID SUZUKI, Award-Winning
Scientist, Environmentalist, and Broadcaster.Dr. Suzuki has long been a source ofgreat pride among the Japanese Canadian community. His discussion will present his“reflections as an elder” both as an exceptional Canadian and as a Japanese Canadian.
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