Looking Back...
on an exciting year!
...and ready for 2019!

December 2018/January 2019 2018年12月/2019年1月

Vol. 45, Issue 1

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2017 - 18 JCCC Board of Directors
President
		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Jan Nobuto				
VP, Management 		Ann Ashley
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			Chris Hope
VP, NJCC			Miki Rushton
VP, Marketing/Strategic Planning
Karen Kuwahara		Directors			Jonathan Carter
				Jiro Fukushima					Mark Hashimoto					Kristin Kobayashi
				Keiichi Kubo
				Linda Ono
				John Ota					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Brian Toda					Yaeko Tong
				Peter Wakayama
				Advisors
		
William Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda								Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Janice Fukakusa

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 Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Sally Kumagawa
Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345
Sandy Chan
Executive Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.226

Heritage and Sedai Project416-441-2345 ext.303

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Newsletter/Office Assistant/ Classes
makis@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Nakata
Community Liaison/Volunteer Program Manager			
yukin@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Yoshie Watanabe
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

416-441-2345 ext.222

Yayoi Kawabe
JCCC Website/Donations/Memberships
jccc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.223

In This Issue...
2

Holiday Messages

3-6

JCCC Upcoming Events

10

Heritage

11

Community News

12-13

Donation

15-20

日本語紙面

Calendar of Events
December
Sat
1
JCCC Karaoke ClubSun
2
Fuyu Matsuri – Winter Festival
Thu
6
JCCC Movie Night			– Kurara
			 the Dazzling Life of Hokusai’s Daughter
Sat
8
JCCC Taiko Workshop
Sat
15
JCCC Karaoke Club
Tue
25
JCCC Closed – Christmas Day
Wed
26
JCCC Closed – Boxing Day
Mon
31
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance
Mon
31
JCCC Euchre Night
January
Tue
1
JCCC Closed – New Year’s Day
Tue
1
Shin Nen Kai
Sat
12
JCCC Taiko Workshop
Mon
21
Japanese Cooking Workshop
Thur
24
Origami Workshop
Sun
27
Oshogatsu Kai
Thur
31
JCCC Movie Night			– Shoplifters
February
Sat
9
JCCC Taiko Workshop
Sun
17
Toronto Anime Matsuri
			– Liz and the Blue Bird
			– Mirai
Mon
18
JCCC Closed – Family Day
Thur
21
Origami Workshop
Thur
21
JCCC Movie Night			– One Cut of the Dead
Mon
25
Japanese Cooking Workshop

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Deadline for the February issue is: Thursday January 10, 2019.
2月号の締め切りは2019年1月10日(木）です。

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Ph: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca

Your news is welcome! Please contact:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca tel 416-441-2345 ext.227
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Maki Klotz
Cover: Collage of JCCC Events"WASABI" concert photo by Dave Ohashi

1Holiday Message fromthe JCCC President

Holiday Message fromthe Executive Director

Happy Holidays and Wishing you awonderful 2019.
On behalf of the JCCC, I would liketo thank you for your participation andsupport over the past year. We have
had a very successful year thanks to thehard working staff and dedication of over
1,100 volunteers. Collectively, this speaks
volumes to your passion for the JCCC
and I have the greatest of respect andappreciation for your effort.
Our reach is growing as we continue to build new
relationships with the broader community through our mottoof “Friendship through Culture”. This past year, in partnershipwith the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation
we introduced a whole new audience to the JCCC through the
Sakura Gala where we honoured Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku, a worldclass researcher and thoracic surgeon. Audiences continue togrow as well for our highly successful Toronto Japanese Film
Festival and cultural events.
Membership is a small but very nice way of saying that you
are proud to be a part of the JCCC and I thank you. Please
let your family and friends know that subscribing to a JCCC
membership is very important feedback for us to encourage thecontinued development of this wonderful cultural centre.
I wish you, your families and friends a safe and happy
holiday season and hope that you have a new year full of good
health, promise and prosperity.

Thank you to everyone for anotherextraordinary year at the JCCC. Our
Centre is busy to bursting all year round:programs continue to grow both in number
and popularity; we welcomed many
traditional and contemporary cultural
performances from Japan including
major concerts from Wasabi, Chieko
Kojima, Eitetsu Hayashi and the rockband Umbrella. We formed the JCCC
Kyowa Taiko group and have raised the lion’s share of the funds
need to build the Chris Kano Taiko Studio. We also launched
the Toronto Anime Matsuri with year-round anime screenings
to attract families as well as pop culture buffs while the 7th
annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival attracted majors stars,
directors and unprecedented crowds. The 60th anniversary
Japan-Canada diplomatic relations lent an added sense ofsignificance to all the events of 2018. The Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre remains a vibrant hub for Japanese Canadianhistory and education. At the same time we have managed tostart planning a very exciting 2019 and look forward to sharing
news of new initiatives soon.
The uninitiated might ask: "How could such a small
community create one of the largest, busiest and most vital
Japanese cultural centres in the world?" The answer is simple.
The JCCC is blessed with a multitude of selfless volunteers,
an active membership and community, a committed board of
directors and a dedicated staff. To offer mere words of thanks
seems profoundly insufficient.
Finally, I want more than anything to offer my sincere thanks
to you the community for giving me the chance to be a part of theCentre again for this, my seventeenth year. It is an honour andI am trying my best to make sure that I (and the JCCC) serve
the community in the manner it deserves. I wish you a Merry
Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful 2019. Yoi otoshio omukae kudasai. Rainen mo yoroshiku onegai itashimasu.

Sincerely,

Gary Kawaguchi
President

With warmest regards,

Holiday Message fromthe New JCCC Foundation ChairJames Heron
Executive Director

We have had a very busy year at the Foundation and I am proud
to be a part of JCCC’s achievements and contributions to thecommunity.
The Japan Earthquake Relief Fund which is administeredby the JCCC Foundation has now given 110 scholarships to 49
qualified undergraduate and graduate students from the Tohoku
region, over the past seven years, helping to finance several
terms of their university education, with many more to come.
I would like to acknowledge and thank my fellow Board
members for all the work this year in setting the course for ourFoundation and providing wise counsel throughout the year.
And on behalf of the board of directors of the JCCC
Foundation I wish you and your families a safe and happy
holiday season and good health and prosperity for the year
ahead.

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Janice Fukakusa
Chair, JCCC Foundation

JCCC Upcoming Events
January Movie Night: SHOPLIFTERS“This soft-spoken, cinematic treasure about a family of thieves highlights the quietly devastating artistry of Japanese master
Hirokazu Kore-eda. It's impossible to experience the deep-seated compassion of this film and not be moved to tears.”							 				 – Rolling Stone Magazine”Kore-eda reaches in and steals your heart right in front of your eyes, like a magic trick, and you have to admit you didn’t evensee it coming”
								– Simon Houpt, Globe and Mail
Master filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda’s newest masterpiece won the Cannes Film Festival
Palme d’Or. Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold and take herhome. Although the family is poor, barely surviving through petty crime, they live happily
together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite
them... Starring Lily Franky, Kirin Kiki and Sakura Ando.
Date:		Time:		Tickets:		

Thursday January 31, 2019
7:00pm$10 (JCCC member); $12 (general)

The Toronto Anime Matsuri
Our on-going TORONTO ANIME MATSURI series returns on Sunday February 17, 2019with FAMILY ANIME DAY featuring two new animated classics. Kids (14 and under) areonly $5.00 and the films are great for the whole family. See you soon!

LIZ AND THE BLUE BIRD
"A brilliantly executed return to an anime favorite "					 - Japan Times
The latest film by director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice)based on Ayano Takeda’s bestselling novel. This magicaland moving coming-of-age film revolves around Mizore andNozomi, two best friends in their final year of high school.
With Mizore on the oboe and Nozomi on the flute, as
members of the school’s band club, they spend their timehappily together — until the club begins to practice songs
inspired by the fairy tale Liz and the Blue Bird…
Date:		Time:		Tickets:				

Sunday February 17, 2019
1:00pm$10 (JCCC member); $12 (general)$ 5 (children 14 and under)MIRAI
The latest from animation master Mamoru Hosoda (Boy and
The Beast, Wolf Children and The Girl Who Leapt ThroughTime).
Four-year-old Kun finds his role in his family haschanged due to the arrival of his newborn sister. Confusedby the new family dynamic Kun escapes through a magicalgateway in his parents' garden which propels him throughtime where he experiences hallucinatory visitations fromfamily members: past, present and future. These visitations
define for Kun what it means to be a family, and mostimportantly, what it means to be a big brother. The lightheartedness and fantastical film to reminds us of little things
that make a family special.
Date:		Time:		Tickets:				

Sunday February 17, 2019
3:00pm$10 (JCCC member); $12 (general)$ 5 (children 14 and under)

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JCCC Upcoming Events
Plan Now to Attend the JCCC New
Year’s Eve Dinner Dance

Tickets are selling quickly for the New Year’s Eve Dinner
Dance at the JCCC
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend one of Toronto’s
most popular New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dances! The JCCC’s
New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held on Monday December
31, 2018 in the Kobayashi Hall.
Tickets are only $115 per person and each ticket includes
dinner, dancing, party favours, midnight champagne andsnacks. In addition, there are fabulous door prize draws andspot dances throughout the evening.
Ralph and Theresa Yuan will be returning this year with themusic for dancing and fun on Toronto’s finest double sprung
dance floors. Calvert’s Catering will also be returning with theirclassic Prime Rib Roast Beef buffet. Seating arrangements arefor 8-10 people per table.
Don’t delay or you will miss the Monday December 10,
2018 deadline. Call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 for more
information or to reserve your tickets today.

Shin-Nen Kai Dinner
Celebrate New Year’s Day theJapanese way - with a feast!
The JCCC and Tori Ichi
present the 18th annual JCCC
Shin-Nen Kai on Tuesday
January 1, 2019, a glorious
array of delicious festive food.
Master Chef Kunio Ishii
has once again teamed up with the JCCC to present a sumptuous
start to the New Year. Classically trained in French and Japanesecuisine and experienced in Hilton kitchens internationally, Ishiisan currently operates a highly successful catering company.
Locally, at the former Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto, he held
the prestigious title of Main Kitchen Sous-Chef.
The 2019 Shin-Nen Kai will feature door prizes, a 50/50
raffle, and of course, the star of the show - an absolutely luscious
buffet. Over two dozen dishes of mouth-watering Osechi Ryori(traditional Japanese New Year’ fare), sushi and yoshoku (North
American fare) will tempt your taste buds. A cash bar is also
provided.
Bring your friends and family to this unique New Year’s Day
event like no other in Toronto. Doors open at 4:00pm – dinner
begins at 5:00pm. Seating is limited so please call the JCCC
416-441-2345 to purchase your tickets today. Tickets are:$70.00 plus HST for adults, $35.00 plus HST for children 6-12,
children 5 and under are free (for seating purposes, please ask
for an under 5 years ticket). Groups that are 8 people or more
get $5.00 off the adult price ($65.00 plus HST). The last day fortickets sales is Friday December 14, 2018.

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JCCC New Year's Eve Euchre Night
Join us on New Year’s Eve, Monday December 31, 2018, fora night of friends, fun and a little card playing finesse. There
will be a cash bar, light refreshments, champagne toast andcash prizes for the top scores! Scoring system is individual
based; no set partners. Entry fee is $21(including HST) for nonmembers, $17(including HST) for members. Entry is limited toexperienced players ages 19 years and older. Doors open at
7:00pm, play starts promptly at 7:45pm.
Deadline for registration is Monday December 17, 2018.
Spaces are limited! For more information or to register, contact
the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

JCCC Oshogatsu Kai
Let’s celebrate andhave fun at the JCCCNew Year’s Festival,
which kicks off with an
exciting display of Taiko
Drumming.
You can also enjoy theJapanese traditional lion
dance, Shrine display,
calligraphy, Matcha tea
serving, a lot of delicious
foods, entertainment andlots more.
There will be ademonstration of Mochi
Making(mochitsuki)
where participants areencouraged to take part!
In the Children’s play area traditional new year’s games
are available to both enjoy and play.
The first 100 children visitors will receive Otoshidama
near the Admission area.
Date:
Time:
Admission:				Sunday January 27, 201911:00am - 3:00pm
JCCC members: $5,
Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children): $15
General: $7, Family: $18
Senior / children (6-12 years old): $5
Under 5 years old free

Volunteer registration period:
Mid December – Monday January 14, 2019For vendor application and details, contact JCCC reception at
416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca

JCCC Upcoming Events
Haru Matsuri 2019

Spring Festival Just Around the Corner!!!
Every year as we prepare for this issue of the newsletter it always
seems like it is too early to talk about Haru Matsuri. While theweather is just beginning to get colder, we are planning for time
when the weather begins to warm. But time passes by quickly
and before you know it, we will have celebrated Christmas andstarted a New Year. Time will fly on by and we will be anxious
to celebrate with this traditional start to spring!!
As always, the JCCC and Kobayashi Hall will be colourfullyand elaborately decorated to welcome spring’s arrival andthe long-awaited close of the winter season. Festival guests
entering the JCCC will be greeted by an elaborate display ofHina Matsuri Dolls.
Haru Matsuri will feature Japanese arts and crafts
demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka
Shishu (embroidery), Sumi-e (brush painting), and Cha-no-yu(Tea Ceremony). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas
and you can sign up for our Spring programmes. In addition,
there will be many vendor booths selling a wide variety of
products.
The JCCC's martial artists will demonstrate the techniquesof "The Way of the Warrior" through Aikido, Judo, Karate, Iaido,
Naginata, Kyudo and Kendo.
For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional
Japanese dancing), Koto and Shamisen (traditional Japanese
instruments), Taiko (Japanese drumming) and you can also
enjoy the "tranquil" moments of a tea ceremony demonstration.
Japanese cuisine will also be available in the food court.
So mark your new 2019 calendar as soon as you get it.
Keep your eyes open for more information in the February
issue of the newsletter. Then, gather your family and friends
and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrivalof Spring!
Date:
Time:

Saturday March 2 and Sunday March 3, 201912:00 - 5:00pm

Further information will be available in future issues of thenewsletter or call 416-441-2345.

Thank you for supporting
the JCCC Newsletter.
This
is
the
December/January combined issue.
The next issue will be
in February 2019.

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo
Puppet Theatre Returns

Legendary Japanese puppet master Koryu Nishikawa V returns
to Toronto with Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo for the company’s
first full-scale production – featuring chanters and shamisen
performers - at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
The company will perform threefemale-focusedstoriesfromclassic
Japanese
literature:
Kuzunoha, about a mother’s
undying love for her child; Tsuri
On’na, a comical piece about“fishing” for a wife and Yugao, a
new work from Nishikawa basedon a story from Murasaki Shikibu’sclassic epic The Tale of Genji, in
which the jealous spirit of one of Genji’s lovers possesses ayoung woman he’s courting.
Kuruma ningyo, literally meaning “puppets on wheels,”refers to Nishikawa’s unique technique in which the puppeteersits atop a three-wheeled dolly, adding an element of dynamism
and power to each of these awe-inspiring female charactersfrom classical literature.
Don’t miss this rare chance to see a full-scale production
with live chanters and shamisen players.
Date: Friday March 8, 2019
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $35 general, $30 JCCC members
Performed in Japanese with English subtitles.

Happy Holidays!
JCCC Newsletter Staff
Photo credit for all photos are:© Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater

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Winter 2019 Classes/Workshops

Class 		Time			Schedule*
Intermediate II
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mondays 		(No class on Feb 18) 			
January 7-March 18
Seniors class 7:00pm-8:30pm		
Mondays(No class on Feb 18)			
January 7-March 18*Schedule may change.

Beat the winter blues! The JCCC is exited to offer the followingclasses and workshops beginning January 2019.

Fee :Calligraphy:
Dates: Fri. Jan. 18, Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 15$75 (plus HST)
$65 for seniors' class (65 years old and over)
JCCC membership required
Please register ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS.
Please call at 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.
on.ca for registration and inquiries. We are notaccepting new students for this session.

Ukulele Class Winter session 2019
Ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument that has gainedmuch popularity in Japan and Canada.
Students will learn to play and sing lotsof Hawaiian as well as popular Japanese,
American and European songs.
There are 2 classes running at the JCCCadvanced beginners and intermediate. If you
already have experience playing the ukulele,
and are interested in joining one of these classes, pleasecontact our instructor, Harry Kawabe at kawabeharry@gmail.
com or 905-791-2057 before you register.
6 Classes
Class
Advanced Beginner:
Hoaloha & Pilialoha (Intermediate):Time
7:00-8:00pm
8:00-9:00pm

Schedule: Every other Thursday, Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 14, 28,
Mar. 14, and 28, 2019
Fee: $45 (plus HST)
JCCC membership required

2019 is the Year of the Boar
This year's celebration is all about the boar, the twelfth
sign in the chinese lunar calendar. A person born under
this sign is courageous and sturdy with a strong "stick
to it" attitude, willing topatiently stay on task giving
100% until the job is done.
A strong sense of duty isbalanced by an equally strong
pursuit of desires which canlead to trouble.
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Cultural Classes:
Japanese Language for Adults:
Start date:Tue. Jan.15
Time:		7:00pm - 9:00pm**THIS POPULAR CLASS IS FULL.
Please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 to place your name on thewaiting list.

Workshops:
Japanese Cooking:Date 		MenuMon. Jan. 21
Main Meals
Mon. Feb. 25
TempuraTime: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Photos courtesy of John Jay Guppy
Origami:Dates: Thur. Jan. 24, 2019Thur. Feb. 21, 2019
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Taiko:
Dates: Saturday Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and Mar. 16, 2019
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
To register, please call the JCCC reception at 416-441-2345 or
email at jccc@jccc.on.ca.

March Break Kamp Kodomo
Don’t miss out on the all the March Break fun at the JCCC!!!
Kamp Kodomo is returning for another week filled with culturalactivities.
Our March Break camp features many favourite activities
including martial arts and an off-site trip.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday
March 11 to Friday March 15, 2019. New fees for this program
are $220 per child for the session, or $200 if you register by
Monday January 21, 2019. JCCC member fees are $210 or$195 if you register by Monday January 21, 2019. If you havemore than one child to register, the 2nd (or more) child fromthe same family will receive a 5% discount (sorry, this discountis not available for early bird pricing). Extended camp care isavailable from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
with an additional cost of $35 per session.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks perday, and a special activity. Campers are required to bring alunch and drink.
Registration deadline is Friday March 1, 2019 and Kamp
Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20 children.
For more information or to register, please consult theenclosed flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.
jccc.on.ca.

Arigato Day
The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday October 21.
It was a bright sunny day but was actually on the cool sideand beginning to show signs of autumn. Still, more than 250
volunteers joined the JCCC Board and Staff for a fun afternoon.
The high attendance numbers are a great testament to themany volunteers at the JCCC. Not only can we rely on thecontinuing support of the seasoned veterans, but we also haveso many new volunteers who have come out to support someof our newer programs.
We had an incredibly busy afternoon agenda packed withtons of activity. As usual, the event started off with some rousing
games of Bingo. We then had people form teams to answer
a new quiz all about the JCCC. The winning teams all had
veteran volunteers as a part of their team. If you want to havea better chance at winning next year, it would be good strategy
to team up with a veteran volunteer.
Following the games,
Gary Kawaguchi took to
the stage and made a few
important presentations. The
first was the presentationof the Kathleen Wynne
Volunteer Service Award to
Osamu Obata from the JCCC
Aikikai. This award is given
to individuals or groups for
exceptional
contributions
to the provincial riding of
Don Valley East.
Sensei
Obata was unable to attend the actual ceremony in the springas the Aikido group was out of town for a seminar. It was apoignant moment as this will was one of the final presentations
before Sensei Obata heads back to Japan and, due to a ward
realignment, we will are no longer a part of the Don Valley Eastriding.
After all of that excitement, everyone was ready to eat
dinner! For the first time, Arigato Day offered all attendees abento box for their meal. The bento meals by Kunio Ishii at
Toriichi Catering, featured many delicious items and were huge
portions.
But the evening didn’t end
there. There were two more
important presentations to end
the evening. It started with thepresentation of the Nisei VeteransAward. This year’s recipient was
Ryan Sai from the JCCC Kendo
program. Although a teenager,
Ryan led the 2018 new bogu groupthrough the transition from nonbogu (beginner) to bogu (full-equipment). He led the group in
responsibilities and duties such as cleaning dojo, welcoming
new members, as well as opening exercises. Outside of class,he also manages the communications on facebook for the nonbogu group.
Last but far from least, JCCC then presented certificatesto the 20 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for
2018.

The Ontario Volunteer Service Award program isadministered by the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration andInternational Trade. To qualify for an award, an adult recipient
will have volunteered for a minimum of 5 years continuously. A
youth recipient will have volunteered for a minimum of 2 years.
Each year, the JCCC has the opportunity to nominate 18 adultrecipients and up to 3 youth recipients. In addition to our own
event, these recipients were recognized by the province ofOntario at an awards ceremony held in June.
The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills of theirvolunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part of the
JCCC’s programs, events and just about every other aspect of
the operation of the Centre. Arigato Day is just a small measureof our gratitude.
Thank you very much and Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!
2018 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Art and Culture
Nancy Chau
Fumio Ishiguro

Sonoe Howard		
Yoshiko Nakayama

Special Events and Operations
Yoko Hirose
Shari Hosaki
William Iwamura John Kitamura		
Nana Nishimura
Nobuko Oikawa
Robert Sasaki
Alan Wakayama

Teresa Issacs
Mie Takahashi
Masako Iwamura
Ki Kitamura
Toshi Oikawa
Kathy Yamashita

Youth Recipients
Akane Terasawa

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Thank you Marty!
Still Time to Have Your Donation
Dollars Doubled!
All donations towards the Chris Kano Taiko Studio Projectwill be doubled;

Marty Kobayashi, a long time
supporter of the JCCC, ismatching donations dollarfor-dollar, up to $54,000 or
the end of 2018 to the Chris
Kano Fundraising Campaign.
Don’t miss the chance to haveyour donations reap twice theimpact!
With the support of people
like Marty, and incredibly
generouspledgesfromJames Matsumoto and Chako
Setoyama, we are more than 90% there. We are only
$20,000 short of the $250,000 needed to kick-start theconstruction for this studio.
What is the money for? The funds raised will go
towards building a sound-proof studio to house the soundof taiko, and the ongoing upkeep of the drums. But more
importantly, this project is JCCC’s commitment to promoting
taiko drumming in Canada. Having a designated studiospace will allow the JCCC taiko program to nurture bothexperienced and young drummers. We are committed
to supporting experienced players to reach performancelevels, and to offering a community-based taiko program
to recreational participants, and also to children.

JCCC Reception and Building
Holiday Hours (2018-2019)
Date		
Mon. Dec 24

Reception		
8:30am – 3pm		

Building
8:30am – 4pm

Tue. Dec 25
closed			closedWed. Dec 26
closed			closedThur. Dec 27
8:30am – 6pm		
closes at 6pm
Fri. Dec 28
8:30am – 6pm		
closes at 9pm
Sat. Dec 29
8:30am – 4pm		
closes at 9pm
Sun. Dec 30
8:30am – 4pm		
closes at 6pm
Mon. Dec 31
8:30am – 6pm		
closes at 6pm
		 open only for Euchre Night and New Year's 				

Eve Dinner/Dance

Tue. Jan 1, 2019 closed			closed		open only for Shin-Nen Kai DinnerWed. Jan 2
regular hours resume

JCCC Martial Arts
Year End Schedule
Class
Aikido		Iaido		Jodo		
Judo		
Karate		Kendo		Kyudo		Naginata

Last Practice in 2018
Thur. Dec 20		Sun. Dec 16		Tue. Dec 18		Sun. Dec 23		Tue. Dec.18		
Wed. Dec 19		Sat. Dec 29		Sun. Dec 23		First Practice in 2019Sun. Jan 6		
Thur. Jan 3
Sun. Jan 6
Wed. Jan 2		
Thur. Jan 3
Sun. Jan 6
Sat. Jan 5
Sun. Jan 6

Much More than just a Taiko Studio
Creating this space will benefit much more than just taiko
drumming. It will be a shared space accessible to ourother programs. The JCCC offers lots of performing arts
programs which can equally benefit by having a studiospace.
Furthermore, this can open up opportunity forcollaboration amongst other existing Japanese musicprograms in the GTA and abroad, or give the JCCC
the opportunity to introduce other Japanese musicalinstruments to our programming.
Being a multipurpose space, the JCCC also intends
to use this space for conducting and recording interviews
and oral histories, which is an important aspect of the
JCCC’s Sedai project.
Having this space will enhance the capacity and qualityof JCCC programming and activities as a whole.
How to Donate:
To donate, please visit http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/donate/chris_kano_studio.php or speak with our receptionists,
either in person at the JCCC or by phone at 416-441-2345.

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JCCC Library ScheduleArigatou Party for Obata Shihan of
the JCCC Aikikai
Submitted by JCCC Aikikai

An Arigatou Party was held on Sunday October 14 to wish
Obata Shihan well on his return to Japan after many rewarding
years as chief instructor of the JCCC Aikikai. More than
100 people attended the party held in the Kamo room of the
JCCC. Current and past members of the JCCC Aikikai were inattendance along with long time friends and associates of Obata
Shihan and several distinguished guests. These included Gary
Kawaguchi, President of the JCCC; Kiyoshi Matsui, former
Chief Instructor; Takeshi Kimeda Shihan, 9th Dan, Yoshinkan
and Marty Kobayashi, former President of the JCCC.
Osamu Obata Shihan began studying Aikido in 1967 in
Tokyo at the Senshu University Aikido Club under Shihego
Tanaka Shihan, 9th Dan, Meiji Jingu-Shiseikan Budojo. He
became shodan the followng year and was awarded the rank of
7th dan in 2003. Obata Shihan became a senior instructor for
the JCCC Aikikai in 1972 and has since taught and overseen
the testing and promotion of hundreds of aikidoka at this facility.
Obata Shihan is succeeded by Adrian Iliescu as chief instructorof the JCCC Aikikai.
Among other distinctions, Obata Shihan received acommendation from the Consul-General to Japan in recognitionof his contributions to Japan-Canada relations through his work
as an officer of the consulate as well as through his “tireless
instruction of aikido”. Obata Shihan has also received the Ontario
Volunteer Service Award and the Ishizue Award recognizing his
45 years of volunteer instruction at the JCCC. Furthermore,
Obata Shihan founded the International Friendship Seminars
which rotate between Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore,
Belgium and Canada.
Attendees enjoyed a buffet lunch while listening to messagesof congratulations from the distinguished guests present and tomessages from prominent members of the aikido communityfrom around the world read by current members of the JCCC
Aikikai. Noteworthy among these were the kind words sent by
Ueshiba Moriteru, Doshu of the Aikikai Foundation. All weredelighted when Mrs. Takako Ito, the Consul-General of Japanin Toronto, arrived with her husband to acknowledge Obata
Shihan’s accomplishments and to express her warm wishes for
the Obatas’ return to Japan.
The party also included the presentation of a gift frommembers of the JCCC Aikikai, an original song “Doumo
Arigatou Obata Shihan” accompanied by a lively and stimulating
choreographed dance, and some karaoke kicked off by Obata

Shihan himself with a rousing acapella rendition of what hetermed “aikido music”.
From backyard dinners and local events to Friendship
Seminars and trips to Japan, Obata Shihan has been an
essential part of making the practice of aikido a fun and fulfilling
experience for many through the years. All members of the
JCCC Aikikai wish Obata Shihan and Akemi Obata a safe andhappy return to Japan where the Obatas will take up residence
in Obata Shihan’s home town of Yanai in the Yamaguchi
Prefecture. While we look forward to crossing paths with the
Obatas in the future we will, in the meantime, strive to achieve
Obata Shihan’s vision of Jitta Ittai; helping each other growtogether.

JCCC Naginata Club Wins National
Championship
Submitted by JCCC Naginata ClubThe JCCC Naginata Club team, consisting of Mary Phan,
Abigail Lim, Susan Davis, Jordan Macklem, and Tomas
Almonte, won the gold medal at the 2018 Canadian Naginata
Federation national championship tournament in Montreal on
Sunday October 21, defeating the team from McGill University
by four matches to one. The McGill team was led by former
JCCC instructor Marija Landekic. The Edmonton Kendo andNaginata Club, led by former JCCC instructor Dan Bouchard,defeated the University of Toronto Naginata Club in the third
place match to take the bronze medal.
In the individual championship, it was an all-JCCC final,
as former instructor Marija Landekic defeated current instructor
Jordan Macklem to capture her fourth individual championship.
Lutan Liu and Mika Sneyd of the University of Toronto Naginata
Club also took second place in the engi kyogi (choreographedskills competition) division.
In the dangai (beginner) divisions, Gabriel Conquer of the
University of Toronto Naginata Club brought home two silver
medals, taking second in the dangai individual championship,
and also coming second in the dangai engi kyogi division withhis partner Milton Chow, also of the University of Toronto.
The national championship tournament was preceded by aseminar featuring visiting instructors from Japan and the UnitedStates, and a rank promotion exam in which a record of fifteen
dan ranks were awarded, including five sandan and four nidan
promotions for Toronto students.
“This was an outstanding weekend for Naginata in Canada,”
said JCCC head instructor Susan Davis. “Obviously, I’m proudof how our own students did, but the level of practice andcompetition that everyone across Canada showed was visibly
much better than it had been in previous years, especially at
the lower ranks. And now we have a critical mass of students
who are senior enough to become qualified referees, which will
improve our competition further in years to come.”
Next on the agenda for the JCCC Naginata Club are thetryouts for the Canadian team for next summer’s World Naginata
Championships in Germany. Canada is among the countries
favoured to seriously contend for medals, having won bronze
medals at each of the two previous World Championships.

9Heritage
Calendar of Art Gallery Exhibits
November 16 – January 6, 2019
Telling Our Stories:
A Photo-history of Japanese Canadians, 1930’s - 1960’s.
January 13 – March 31, 2019
Miya Turnbull and Norman Takeuchi Exhibit.
Two noted artists’ will exhibit their work.
Opening Reception and Artist Talk:
Sunday February 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Nikkei Veterans Luncheon
The JCCC was pleased to once again host Nikkei Veteransfor our annual Nikkei Veterans Luncheon. The luncheon was
well attended with four Nisei Veterans, four Nisei veteranwidows, one currently serving Sansei, plus some of the familiesof those who have passed in attendance along with staff and
Board members. A special thank you to those who have served
Canada in our Military, and to all those who come together every
year to help plan and accomplish this special event.

February 2, 2019
Being Japanese Canadian: Reflections of a Broken
World.
Public Opening of exhibition of Japanese Canadianartists at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Kathy
Yamashita and Bryce Kanbara are part of the curatorial
team
May – June 2019Japanese Canadian Photographers
Part of CONTACT Photography Festival
July 2019
Artsu Matsuri
A bi-annual exhibition of Japanese Canadian

Gloria Kagawa Artist Walk and Talk
On the balmy Fall
afternoon of October
14, Gloria Kagawa
gave a tour of her
art retrospective in
the JCCC Gallery toa grateful audience.
Gloria talked about
her past life, what thepaintings mean to her, her art career and her creativity process
for painting. One audience member remarked that the beautiful
colours in her art reminded him of autumn colours.

Landscapes of InjusticeOn Sunday November 11 the JCCC
welcomed three members of theLandscapes of Injustice collective to
update us on the progress of this multiyear
research project. Michael Abe, ProjectManager; Yasmin Railton, postdoctoral
curatorial fellow in the LOI Museum Exhibit
cluster; and Ilana Ross, a Toronto basedteacher in the Teacher Resources cluster
spoke about what the project is and whatsome of the future outcomes will be.
Yasmin gave us a sneak peak of the LOI
travelling exhibit which will be hosted at
the JCCC in the summer of 2021, while
Ilana spoke about using the materials
created in the Teacher Resources cluster
to teach about 60 grade 5/6 students
about Japanese Canadian dispossession and internment. We
look forward to welcoming more members of the collective as
the project progresses.

BLENDED: The Art of Miya Turnbull and Norman Takeuchi“Being Japanese Canadian has meant different things to me at different times. Because I’m only half, sometimes I felt like I didn’t
fit in anywhere, but then I came to be extremely proud of that fact that I am a mix and I get to draw from the best of both worlds.”		 												— Miya Turnbull“My early work was more dark and angry because I seemed to focus on negative thoughts about being Japanese. As I wenton though, my colour palette brightened and I began to include images such as Canadian landscapes, wildlife and well-known
landmarks.” 												— Norman Takeuchi
At the JCCC Gallery from Sunday January 13 to Sunday March 31, 2019. Opening Reception and Artist Talk Sunday February
3, 2019 at 2:00pm. All are welcome!

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Community NewsThe Tashme Project:
The Living Archives

Performing the Oral Histories of Canada’s Nisei
We are Julie Tamiko Manning andMatt Miwa, creators and performersof The Tashme Project: The Living
Archives. You might remember areading of our play as part of the2012 Keisho Conference where
we happily performed in front ofmany of the nisei interviewees whose testimonies make up thecontent of our play (including Matt’s grandfather, Harold Miwa).
This time, our play is back, better than ever with a beautiful set,soundscape and video projections of nisei memories.
Date:
Place:

January 29 – February 10, 2019
Mainspace at Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst St. Toronto

For information about Factory’s location, and ticket prices,
please Visit Factory Theatre's Website at:https://www.factorytheatre.ca/2018-19-season/the-tashme-project/
Please contact Matt Miwa at miwa.light.house@gmail.com or613-816-6492 for any inquires about group tickets.
Available Shows are:Tuesday January 29, 8pm
Wednesday January 30, 8pm
Thursday January 31, 8pm
Friday February 1, 8pm
Saturday February 2, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday February 3, 2pm
Tuesday February 5, 8pm		
Wednesday February 6, 8pm
Thursday February 7, 8pm
Friday February 8, 8pm					Saturday February 9, 2pm and 8pm

11th Annual Japanese Calligraphy
Competition in Canada
Submitted by Shodo Canada

Shodo Canada celebrated another successful competition withan exhibition of this year’s 174 entries from across Canada.
Our Opening Award ceremony was attended by a warm andenthusiastic community of students, relatives, friends andhonoured guests on Sunday Nov 4, 2018 at the Gallery,
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto.
Congratulatory speeches and award presentations were
given by Ms.Takako Ito, Consul-General of Japan; Mr.Masahiro
Saito, Director, Japan Foundation Toronto; Mr. Gary Kawaguchi,
President of the JCCC; Mr. James Heron, Executive Directorof the JCCC; Mrs. Noriko Maeda, President, Shodo Canada.
Also in attendance were honoured guests, Ms.Noriko Date, Ms.
Julie Baxter, Ms.Nancy Jacoby (Japanese Paper Place).
An acceptance speech on behalf of all award winners
was delivered by Mr. Matt Boland. Notably, award winners
from Montreal, Ottawa, and Victoria were in attendance. The
beautiful ikebana arrangement was provided by Sharon Koor,
Ohara School master. Also on display, Tenkoku work by Noriko
Maeda.
There was much to celebrate amongst the extraordinary
show of scrolls including the recent launch and exhibition of ourdirector, Mrs. Noriko Maeda’s first book, Foundations, and theJapan Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Shodo Canada for
it’s promotion of cultural exchange through calligraphy.
Shodo Canada wishes to thank the Consulate Generalof Japan, the Japan Foundation Toronto and the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre for their generous support. With thesuccess of this competition, we are pleased to announce thecontinued support of these organizations. We hope everyone
and many more will share the passion and practice of Shodo byentering the 12th Annual Japanese Calligraphy Competition in
Canada in 2019.
Please contact ShodoCanada@gmail.com for more
information.

On behalf of the NAJC Young Leaders Committee, thankyou to everyone who attended the NAJC AGM conference inWinnipeg this September!
The NAJC Young Leaders Committee is comprised of young Japanese Canadian leaders from across Canada looking to engage andconnect other young leaders (YLs) through local and national events and projects.
In the 2018-2019 term, the YLC is focused on providing more face to face interactions through regional meet ups and national
conferences. The YLC will be implementing new online clubs and classes for YLs to learn and share from each other and othermembers of our community. We are also working on an exciting trip to
2018-2019 YLC members
Japan in the near future.
Alex Miki (Winnipeg) – Chair
If you are interested in participating or learning more about any
Bryan Tomlinson (Ottawa)
Carolyn Nakagawa (Vancouver)of these projects, email jcyoungleaders@gmail.com or reach out to a
Chad Pickerell (Calgary)committee member near you.
Young Leaders in Winnipeg for the NAJC conference

Hana Ogasawara (Gatineau)
Kyla Fitzgerald (Victoria)
Mana Murata (Vancouver)11

Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions(August 15, 2015 to present)
You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend or a loved one, for a donation of $500. Corporate andGroup inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's ongoing
operation and programming.
Individuals/Couples
In honour of Kaz and Nao Amemori
Rinzo and Aiko Amemori
Karen Ruth Chong and Harry Ham Sit Chong
Susan Lem and Margaret Toy Yuen Wong Chong
Shirley Mitsuko Edamura – In Loving Memory
From Henry Lorie Robbie Kristi Dean
& Families Edamura Kobayashi Sikura Shin
Kokuryo Shintani Ross Schroeder Colman
Masaji and Kazue Endo - In Memory
Shinya and Masumi Godo
Yoshiko Jean Goto & Family
Hamade Bunichi & Ito Matsunosuke & Hana Mio
Yoshiko & Shigeo Bus Harada - In Memory
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
Sam and Margaret Ito

Eizo and Fumi Kamitakahara - In Memory
Koji and Elaine Kozuye Kari
Mark and Ryan Kari
Kiyoshi and Eiko Maikawa
Saburo and Nancy Morita
Nete Mowry - In Memory
Fumiye and Masaharu Mukai - In Memory
Janet Michiko Nagasuye - In Gratitude
Mae & Shigemi Nagasuye - In Loving Memory
Beaver & Michi Yamamura - In Loving Memory
Isaburo and Noshi Nagasuye - In Honour of
Tsutae Yamamura - In Loving Memory
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
In Memory of Rei and Kim Nakashima
Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - In Memory
In Memory of Mamoru and Hanae Nishi

Ron and Judy Nishi
Nana and Tomi Nishimura
In Memory of Ippei and Hama Nishio
Dr. Nori Nishio - In Memoriam
In Memory of my parents Etsu and Moichi
Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In Memory
Nancy Shin - In Memory
In Memory of Nancy Aiko Shin
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki
Rick and Kathy Tazumi
Ray and Edna Uda
In Memory of Toshiko & Frank Usami
In Memory of Ethel Midori Wakayama
In Memory of Amy Shizuko Yoshida

Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions(August 15, 2015 to present)GroupsAsahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN12

Hanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
JCCC Kyudo Seikyu Kai
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association

Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors ClubHaiku Corner
十一騎面もふらぬ吹雪かな

Juikki omote mo furanu fubukikana

子規

Shiki

Eleven knights

Ride through the whirling snow
Without turning their heads.		

Shiki
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A rare and unforgettable excursion into Japanese culture and performance.

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JCCC理事長からのご挨拶
12月

1 (土) JCCCカラオケクラブ
2 (日） 冬まつりーウィンターウェスティバル
  6 (木）   JCCC映画鑑賞会「眩（くらら）～北斎の娘」
  8 (土） JCCC太鼓ワークショップ
15 (土) JCCCカラオケクラブ
25 (火) JCCC 休館日 – Xmas Day
26 (水） JCCC 休館日 – Boxing Day
31 (月） 大晦日ディナー&ダンス
31 (月） JCCCユーカーナイト
1月

1 (火) JCCC 休館日 – New Year’s Day
1 (火) JCCC新年会
12 (土） JCCC太鼓ワークショップ
21 (月) 和食ワークショップ
24 (木) 折り紙ワークショップ
27 (日） JCCCお正月会
31 (木) JCCC映画鑑賞会「 万引き家族」
２月

9 (土) JCCC太鼓ワークショップ
17 (日) JCCCアニメ祭り

日系文化会館理事会を代表いたしまして、
これまでの皆様からの温かいご支援、
ご理解そして献身的なボランティア活動に厚く御礼申し上げます。
年間を通して多くの方々が会館主催の諸行事に参加してくださり、また皆様からのご支援のお蔭で今年は去年よりもまして大成功の年となりました。
これもひとえにボランティア活動を通して多くの時
間、才能を費やしてくださっている1100人余りのボランティアの皆様、JCCCスタッフの尽力の賜物であると思います。
「文化がわかる。心がかよう。」のモットーを掲げ、より広く様々なコ
ミュニティとの新しい関係を築き上げてくることができました。今年はToronto General & Western Hospital Foundationとの共催での呼吸器外科医である安福和弘医師の功績を称え、第9回桜ガラが盛大におこなわれました。
皆様が日系文化会館の会員であることに誇りをもって頂いていることは本当にうれしいことであります。そして更に多くのご家族、ご友人の方々に入会していただくことは、会館の運営、発展そして、存続の上でCCCにとって多くの励みになります。
これからも多くの方々にお楽しみ頂けるイベントの開催、日本文化の紹介、文化交流を通して皆様にとって憩いの場となる会館を目指し尽力していきたいと思います。
それでは、皆様ご家族様おそろいで素晴らしい年末年始をお過ごしになられますようお祈り申し上げます。
日系文化会館理事長
ゲイリー・カワグチ

JCCC館長からのご挨拶

今年もJCCC基金にとりまして多忙な一年でありました。日系文化会館の社会におけるこれまでの功績そして貢献を大変誇りに思うと同時にJCCC基金委員長として会館に関われることを嬉しく思います。
とりわけ、東日本地震救済基金ではこれまで過去7年にわたり110名の大学生、大学院生たちに奨学金を授与してきました。JCCC
基金は、こらからも引き続き多くの学生たちの学業支援に努めていきたいと思います。
また、年間を通し基金の持続可能な財政の確立を目指し、より効
果的・効率的な運営方針の設定に務めてきた基金理事メンバーの尽力に感謝いたします。
JCCC基金を代表して感謝の意を表すと共に、皆様ご家族、ご友人と素 晴らしい 年 末 年 始をお 迎えになられますようお 祈り申し上げます。

今年も日系文化会館にとりまして様々な行事が開催される活気あふれる一年でした。通年を通しての各プログラムは毎年人気を高め
参加者の数も右肩上がりに増えております。
「WASABI」、和太鼓集団鼓童の名誉団員の小島千絵子氏、日本を代表する和太鼓奏者林英哲氏、
ロックバンド「UMBRELLA」など今年も日本から日本伝統およびと近代芸能の公演が開催され、イベント盛りだくさんの一年でした。
またJCCC
響和太鼓が結成され、狩野クリス太鼓スタジオ建設目標金額達成に向けコミュニティーの皆様から多大なご支援をいただきました。
また、ト
ロントアニメ祭りがトロント日本映画祭の一環として年間行事の一つに加わり、家族で楽しんで頂けるイベントとして好評を博しました。
今年は日加交流90周年を記念する年であり、それに関連した様々なイベントが2018年のハイライトとして開催されました。森山日系ヘリテ
ージセンターでは日系カナダ人の歴史と教育の拠点として課外授業の一環で会館を訪れるグループへの見学ツアーを提供してきました。
これから2019年も会館にとって更なる飛躍の年になることを期待しています。
会館を訪れる多くの人々がその大きさ、美しさ、そして満ち溢れるエ
ネルギーに感心してくださいます。
この小さなコミュニティーがいった
いどのようにして壮大な文化会館を築き上げてきたのかということは日系人であるなしを問わず、多くの人が思うことです。
その答えは一つです。
日系文化会館は多くの献身的なボランティア、活気的な会員の皆様とコミュニティー、熱心な理事会とスタッフに支えられているからです。
これらのご尽力下さった多くの皆様には感謝の気持ちを言葉だけでは言い表すことができません。
    最後になりましたが、会館館長として18年目を迎えた私に今年もご助言して下さった皆様に心より御礼申し上げます。
今後も会館と皆様のお役に立てるようJCCC一同さらなる努力を続けて参ります。
メリークリスマス、ハッピーホリデー、2019年にむけて皆様よい年末
年始をお過ごしください。
来年もよろしくお願いいたします。

JCCC 基金委員長
ジェニス・フカクサ

日系文化会館
ジェームス・ヘロン「リズと青い鳥」、「未来のミライ」

18 (月) JCCC 休館日 – Family Day
21 (木) 折り紙ワークショップ
21 (木） JCCCアンコール映画鑑賞会「カメラを止めるな」

25 (月) 和食ワークショップ

JCCC基金委員長からのご挨拶

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JCCC 月例映画鑑賞会
1月の映画：万引き家族

2019年アニメ祭り

治（リリー・フランキー）と息子の祥太（城桧吏）は万引きを終えた帰り道で、寒さに震えるじゅり（佐々木みゆ）を見掛け家に連れて帰る。
見ず知らずの子供と帰ってきた夫に困惑する信代（安藤サクラ）は、傷だらけの彼
女を見て世話をすることにする。信代の妹の亜紀（松岡茉優）を含めた一家は、初枝（ 樹 木 希 林 ）の 年 金 を 頼りに生活していたが……。
    

シネマトゥデイより
日時：2019年1月31（木）午後７時
チケット：$10（JCCC会員）；$12（一般）

リズと青い鳥「映画 聲の形」が高い評価を受けた山田尚子監督が手がける、京都アニメーション制作のテレビアニメ「響け！ユー
フォニアム」の完全新作劇場版。北宇治高等学校吹奏楽部でオーボエを担当する鎧塚みぞれと、フルートを担当する傘木
希美は、ともに3年生となり、最後となるコンクールを控えていた。
コンクールの自由曲に選ばれた「リズと青い鳥」にはオーボエとフルートが掛け合うソロパートがあったが、親友同士の2人の掛け合いはなぜかうまくかみ合わず……。
              映画.COMより
日時：2019年2月17(日）午後1時
チケット：$10（JCCC会員）；$12（一般）$5 (子供14歳以下）

フラダンス・ウィンタークラス
中級 II・シニアクラス   

午後7時-8時半まで

期間：2019年1月7日（月）から3月18日（月）(ファミリーディ2月18日はお休みです。)
受講料 : $75 (プラスHST)$65 (プラスHST) シニアクラス (65歳以上)クラスの登録にはJCCCメンバーシップが必要です。
クラスの登録は第1回目のクラスが始まる1週間前までにお申込みください。お申し込み、お問い合わせは416-441-2345又はjccc@
jccc.on.caまでご連絡下さい。新規の方は春期コースより。

JCCCウクレレ・ウィンタークラス
今季はアドバンス・初心者（経験がある方）とHoaloha / Pilialoha(Intermediate)の２つのクラスが開催させます。初心者のウクレレ経
験者で興味のある方は登録前に講師のハリー川辺（kawabeharry@gmail.com/905-791-2057）
までご連絡下さい。
クラス
アドバンスビギナー：

Hoaloha & Pilialoha (Intermediate)：

午後7時-8時まで
午後8時-9時まで

期間：2019年1月17日、31日、2月14日、28日、3月14日、28日
受講料 : $45 (プラスHST)クラスの登録にはJCCCメンバーシップが必要です。
お申し込み、お問い合わせは416-441-2345又はjccc@jccc.on.caまでご連絡下さい。

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未来のミライ『サマーウォーズ』『バケモノの子』などの細田守が監督を務めたアニメーション。小さな妹への両親の愛情に戸惑う男の子と、未来からやってきた妹との不思議な体験をつづる。
企画・制作は、細田監督らが設立したアニメーションスタジオ「スタジオ地図」が担当し、細田監督作に携わってきたスタッフが集結している。声の出演は、上白石萌歌、黒木華、星野源、役所広司ら。             シネマトゥデイより
日時：2019年2月17(日）午後3時
チケット：$10（JCCC会員）；$12（一般）$5 (子供14歳以下）

大晦日ディナー&ダンス
今年も2018年12月31日（月）に恒例のJCCC大晦日ディナー&ダンスが開催されます。Calvert's Cateringによるプライムリブのディナービュッフェ、そしてラルフ&テレサ・
ユアンのDJでお送りする音楽でダンスをお楽しみください。
豪華なくじ引き商品、楽しいスポットダン
ス、真夜中のスナックとシャンパンなどなど盛り上がること間違いなしのパーティーです。チケットはお一人$110（税込み）、1テーブル8人から10人のお席になってます。チケット購入の締め切りは2018年12月10日（月)です。
チケットのご購入または詳細はJCCC受付416-441-2345までお問い
合わせください。
日時：
チケット：

2018年12月31日（月）＄110（税込）

恒例JCCC新年会ディナー
2019年の初めをおせち料理でお祝
いしましょう。JCCCと鳥市が共同でお届けする恒例のJCCC新年会はお祝いの食がずらりと並びエンターテイメン
トが花を添えるお正月らしい宴です。
素晴らしいお料理の数々を準備してくださるのは、東京帝国ホテル、世界
各国のヒルトンホテルでシェフとしての経験を持ち、またトロントでは旧ヒルトンバーバーキャッスルで副料理長をされていた経験を持つフランス料理と日本料理を専門とする石井國夫シェフです。
新年会ではくじ引き、エンターテイメント、50/50ラッフル、そしてパーティのメインである豪華バッフェの沢山の美味しいおせち料理、お寿司、そして洋食が皆さんの味覚を満足させてくれるはずです。また、当日はキャッシュバーが用意されます。
トロントでは他に類のない元旦のパーティにお友達、ご家族の皆様をお誘いの上お越し下さい。お席に限りがございますのでチケッ
トのご購入はお早目にどうぞ。
日時： 2019年1月1日（火）開場： 午後4時 お食事：午後5時より
チケット：
大人＄70 (プラスHST)
子供（6-12歳）＄35 (プラスHST)
子供5歳以下は無料（ただし席数確保のため５歳以下のお子様もチケットが必要ですので、チケットご購入の際にその旨お申し出下さい。
）
8人以上でごチケットをご購入される場合は大人お一人様につき$5の割引が適応されます。チケットのお申込み締め切りは2018年12月
14日
（金）
です。

ふれてみよう、日本のお正月！
恒例のＪＣＣＣお正月会が2019年1月27日（日）に行われます。
太鼓演奏で幕開けする2019年お正月会は、獅子舞、仮設神社に巫女さんのおみくじ、ふるまい餅、美味しいお食事の数々やエンターテイメントと盛りだくさん。
他にも書初めやお抹茶席、子供が楽しめる羽根つきやコマ
回し、カルタ取りなどの他、各種ベンダーさんの出店もあります。
先着100名の来場のお子様にお年玉が配布されますので、お早めにご来場ください。
                        
日時:2019年1月27日（日) 午前11時~午後3時
入場料:    JCCC会員:$５、JCCC会員家族（大人２人&子供３人まで):$15
一般:$７、一般家族 $ 18                 シニア/子供 (6-12 歳): $５、５歳以下無料
お正月会ボランティア募集期間：12月中旬～2019年1月14日(月)お正月会にご出店ご希望の方は、JCCC受付416-441-2345又は
jccc@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

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江戸の粋を今に伝える人形劇八王子車人形公演
   2012年に観客を魅了した、人形芝居の西川古柳座が再び日系文化会館にやってきます。
文楽では三名の人形遣いが一体の人形を動かすのに対し、江戸時代から伝わる車人形では、3つの車がついた箱型の車に腰かけ、一人が操る人形芝居です。
中でも八王子車人形は、国・選択無形民俗文化財、及び東京都無形文化財に指定されており、現在は五代目西川古柳が一座を率いています。
今回のトロント公演では人形遣い6名、大夫１名、三味線2名が揃うフルスケールの公演。日本古典文学から女性が主役の三つの物語を演じてくれます。
    母親の愛を描いた悲話、「葛の葉 （くずのは）」    つり針で嫁を釣り上げるという笑いを誘う演目、「釣女 （つりおんな）」紫式部の源氏物語をもとにした西川座の最新作、源氏が求愛する若い女が別の愛人の生霊に取りつかれる、「夕顔（ゆうがお）」
迫力満点の舞台、是非お見逃しなく。日本語公演、英語字幕付き
日： 2019年3月8日（金）時： 午後7時開演 （開場、6時半）
チケット： 一般35ドル（税込）、ＪＣＣＣ会員30ドル（税込）
日系文化会館、受付にて12月中旬より販売開始

Photo credit for all photos are:© Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater

春休みキャンプ子供

2019年春祭り

日本文化に触れ体験する6-12歳向けのユニークなキャンプが2019年も春休み中に行われます。キャンプ時
間は午前9時から午後4時半まで。
（午前8時から午前9時、午後4時半から午後6時までの延長プログラムもあり。）
お申し込み詳細は英語ページp.6、または同封のフライヤーをご覧ください。また、キャンプカウンセラーも募集しています。

毎年恒例となった春祭りは来年も2019年3月2日（土）、３（日）に開催されます。
    春祭りでは生け花、文化刺繍、折り紙、墨絵そして茶道などの日本文化のデモンストレーションやクラフトを初め各種武道の実演、日本舞踊、琴の演奏、和太鼓のパフォーマンスが行われます。
    会館入り口に飾られた雛人形が来館者の皆様をお迎えします。
お友達やご家族をお誘い合わせの上どうぞお越し下さい。皆様のご来館をお待ちしております。
     春祭りに関する詳細及びお問い合わせはJCCC受付416-4412345またはウェブサイトwww.jccc.on.caをご覧ください。
    日時: 2019年3月2日（土）3日（日）午後12時-5時

期 間：2019年3月11日（月）から3月15日（金）参加費用：$210 (JCCC会員）;  $220 (一般）
延長時間プログラム$35（別途）
兄弟でお申し込みの場合は二人目のお子様から5%割引が適用されます。
また、2019年1月21日（月）までにお申し込みの場合は早期割引
料金＄195（JCCC会員）、$200(一般）でご登録いただけます。
（この場合は兄弟割引は適応されません。）プログラムの詳細、お申込み
はJCCC受付416-441-2345までお問い合わせください。

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今年もご支援ご協力ありがとうございました。
次号は2019年2月号となります。
年末年始の開館日時はP.8に掲載されています。

ヤングリーダ-ズ委員会から9月のウィニペグでのNAJC AGの参加者のみなさんにお礼申しあげます!
NAJCヤングリーダーズ委員会は地元または全国レベルでイベントやプロジェクトを通じて他のヤングリーダーズ（YL）と繋がりたいと願うカナダ中の若い日系カナダ人リーダーの集まりです。
2018−2019年度では地域でのミートアップや全国カンファレンス
を通じて直接の交流を提供することにフォーカスしてきました。YLC
ではお互いに、また他のコミュニティのメンバーから学びあったり交流したりできるよう新しいオンラインのクラブやクラスを導入することになっています。
またエキサイティングな日本への旅行も近いうちに企画中です。
これらのプロジェクトに参加したい方、更なる情報を希望する方はjcyoungleaders@gmail.comまでメールでご連絡いただくか、近くのコミュニティのメンバーまでご連絡下さい。
2018-2019 YLC メンバー
アレックス・ミキ (ウィニペグ) – 委員長
ブライアン・トムリンソン (オタワ)キャロリン・ナカガワ (バンクーバー)
チャッド・ピカレル (カルガリー)
ハナ・オガサワラ (ガティノー)
カイラ・フィッツジェラルド(ビクトリア)
ウィニペグのNAJCカンファレンスでのヤングリーダーズ マナ・ムラタ (バンクーバー)

健やかな老後をめざして

その19

身体の元気はまず歯と歯茎から！
自分の歯で噛むことが健康にとって非常に大切です。入れ歯なしで生涯を過ごしたいと、誰しも願っています。私自身も8020（80歳になっても20本以上を保つ）を目指して努力しています。60代後半の今28本すべてが揃っており、歯 科 医 より
「 歯 茎 の 状 態 は と て も 良 好 」と 太 鼓
判 を もらって い ま す。
歯をなくす主たる原因は歯周病とむし歯。特に、歯周病は40歳を過ぎると急激に増えます。原因はプラーク（歯垢：しこう）に潜んでいる歯周病菌。ですから、
プラー
クが増えると歯周病菌が増え、歯周組織に炎症が起こります。歯茎が腫れている状態が進行すると歯と歯茎の隙間が深くなり、歯周ポケッ
ト（溝）ができ、その中で歯周病菌が増えて、さらに炎症が悪化します。
そして、歯を支えている骨などを破壊していき、重度になると容易に歯が抜け落ちていきます！健康な人と比べると歯周病が進行した人の場合、歯茎は下がり、歯の根元が露出しています。
こうなると、むし歯にもなりやすいのです。
歯周病が怖いのは、口腔内の健康だけにとどまらず全身に様々な影響を及ぼすからです。歯周病で生じる炎症物質によって血糖値の高い状態が続いたり、脂肪をためこみ安くなって肥満が促進されたり、動脈硬化が進み安くなったりします。歯を失って、あるいは入れ歯になって充分に噛むことができなくなると、脳への刺激が少なくなって認知機能低下のリスクが高まる、とも言われています。
歯茎がむずがゆい、歯がしみる、歯磨きすると出血する、食べ物が挟まり安くなった、口腔内がネバネバする、歯が長くなった（歯茎が下がった）、歯がグラグラする等の症状はありませんか？多く当てはまる
ほど歯周炎の可能性は高まるので、是非に受診しましょう。早期にアクションを起こすことが健康維持の秘訣です。
歯石はプラークがミネラルを吸着して硬くなったもの。たくさんの穴があり、そこにも細菌が住み着いています。むし歯と歯周病の予防には正しい歯磨き、そして定期的にクリーニング（プラーク＆歯石の除去）や検診を受けることが大事です。私は電動歯ブラシ、歯間ブラ
シとデンタルクロスを使っていますが、それでもやはり十分ではありません。むし歯検査を年1回、クリーニングを4か月ごとに受けています。手用＆超音波用スケーラーで歯石を削り取る際に痛みがあります
が、スケーラーの音を聞きながら「歯や歯茎がきれいになっている～～8020達成へ近づいている～～」と思うと気持ちはルンルンで、その痛みさえ有難くなってしまうのです（笑）。
日常で気をつけていることはしっかり噛む（特に繊維のある野菜や硬い肉）、甘いものや酸っぱいものを食べたら直ぐ水や茶を飲む（むし歯予防）、毎食後なるべく早く歯を磨く、夜中に起きた際は水を少し飲む（すすぐ）等。
料理や水分補給、歯磨きなどに活用しているナノバブル水素水には抗炎症作用があるので、刺激物で口の中や歯茎に炎症が起こっても直ぐに改善するようになりました。
これも、私が口腔内の健康を保っている理由の１つと言えるでしょう。
健康寿命を考える時、歯と歯茎の健やかさはとても大事。2019年はまずここから始めてみませんか！
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 ）19

キングストン日本語学校

生徒さんの作品集

秋のもの：うちの中や外で秋のものを見つけて、絵を描きました。
カナダ国旗：外で見つけたか
えでを観察して、カナダの国
旗を描きました。葉っぱをトレースして輪郭を正確に描いたり、アレンジして自分の好きな色を塗ったり、それぞれ自由に描きました。

Manami

Tatsumasa

Mathias20

Kazune21

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Help us celebrate the beginning of the New Yearwith a banquet of mouth-watering Osechi Ryori(traditional Japanese New Year’s fare), Sushi,
Yoshoku (North American fare), door prizes,
Share the Wealth raffle, and entertainment.

Master Chef Kunio Ishii of Toriichi
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Kamp Kodomo
March Break 2019
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2018) to 12 Years

Dates

March 11 – 15, 2019

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.

Fees
Early Bird Fees (before Jan. 21/19) Regular Fees (On or after Jan 21/19)
JCCC Members$195.00$210.00
Non – Members$200.00$220.00
5% discount for additional siblings (not available for early bird registration)$35.00 for extended care

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.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Language
Martial Arts
HistoryMusic
Arts and Crafts
Cooking
Geography
Dance
And More!!!
There is also one special activity day that may include an offsite trip.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children. Early bird
registration deadline is January 21, 2019 (additional sibling discount is not available
for early bird registrations). Registration deadline is March 1, 2019.

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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

Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
March 11 – 15, 2019

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

Date

Telephone, include area code

Month

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

We would appreciate an email address to send you confirmation of your child’s enrollment and to send the parent manual and emergency
card prior to the beginning of Kamp. Please note that registrations with out email contact will need to fill in the forms on the first day ofKamp.
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=

JCCC Family Membership Fee=

Subtotal
Deduct 5% for additional children from each family(not available for early bird registration)
Additional Extended Program Fee

=
=

Total

=

Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX=

$200.00 before Jan. 21/19$220.00 On or after Jan. 21/19$195.00 before Jan. 21/19$210.00 On or after Jan. 21/19($35.00 per week Flat rate only)(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

NumberV codeExpiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s nameson 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: As of April 1, 2017, any payments made to the JCCC
are non-refundable. 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 wewill endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and agree to indemnify andhold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any liability concerning ourchild(ren)'s involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of the applicant. The child(ren) &parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. They are also aware that the
pictures are available for purchase by Kamp Kodomo attendees and their families. 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 the session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit a Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
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Registration deadline March 1, 2019
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca