November Movies: “Hatsumi” and “Nobody Knows”
11月映画鑑賞会：「ハツミ」と「誰も知らない」

Winter Family Festival 2012
ウィンターファミリーフェスティバル
November 2012 2012年11月 Vol.38 Issue 101

2012-13 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President/Advisor
VP, Heritage		
VP, J-comm			
VP, Legacy 			
VP, Management 		
VP, Strategic Planning		
Special Ambassador		
Secretary			
Treasurer			Directors			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
Advisors			
					
					
					
					
Past Foundation Chair		

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

JCCC Staff

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

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

416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Friends of the Nikkei Heritage MuseumYour news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the December/January issue is Tuesday
November 13, 2012. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 12/1月号の締め切り

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Winter Family Festival

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Holiday Events

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November Movies

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Upcoming Workshops

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Heritage News

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Donations

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Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226

は2012年11月13日(火）です。

Friends of the Niikei Heritage Musuem

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Yuki Hipsh
Community Liaison			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

Maki Klotz
Receptionist/Giftshop
jccc@jccc.on.ca		

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Calendar of Events
November
Sat/Sun 3&4
Sat
10
Wed
21
Sat
24
Sat
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Wed
28
Thu
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Road To Asia Festival
Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Class
Karaoke Club
Etegami Greeting Card Workshop
DVD Launch Screening: Hatsumi
Book Launch and Film Screening:
Nobody Knows

December
Sat
1
Sun
9
Tue
11
			
Sat
15
Tue
25
Wed
26
Mon
31
			

Karaoke Club
Winter Family Festival
Understanding Dementia and 		Alzheimer Workshop
Karaoke Club
JCCC closed – Christmas Day
JCCC closed – Boxing Day
New Year’s Eve Dinner and 		
Dance

January
Tue
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Tue
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Wed
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JCCC closed –New Year’s Day(open only for Shin-nen Kai)
Shin-nen Kai
Japanese cooking classHelp Us Tell Your Story‘Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre’ Inscriptions Make an Unforgettable Holiday GiftIf we didn’t catch your attention on the front cover, we are glad to have it now. The Friendsof the Nikkei Heritage Centre Campaign was launched last month and it has the community
talking. With the holidays just around the corner, it is just the thing to be talking about.
Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre inscriptions make the perfect holiday gift; they’re
unique and personalized, pay homage to our Japanese Canadian heritage, and invest in the
future of our JCCC. For $500, you can purchase an inscription for someone special.
Helping the Friends of the Nikkei Heritage Centre is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity foryou and your family to become part of Nikkei history at the JCCC. Your gift will support thecreation and ongoing operation of the permanent Nikkei heritage exhibit and archive, set toopen in 2013, the JCCC’s 50th anniversary.
Inscriptions are selling fast, so make sure to purchase yours soon!
AyakaTazumi
Lawrence and Dorothy Heron
James and Masayo Heron
Sid and Marie Ikeda
Peter and Ethel Wakayama
Stephen and Linda Oikawa
Harvey and Kathy Okawara
Mike and Eleanor Maruno
Naka and Fred Sasaki
Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko
William and Lorraine Petruck
Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani
Gary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi
Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In Memory
Dundee Wealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Kevin Kobayashi
Kristin Kobayashi
Ann and David Ashley
Arthur Shinji
Mitsuyoshi Ito
Dr. Richard Ito
Yoshimi Ito – In Memory
Denjiro Ito – In Memory
Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull
Callum Turnbull
Cora Turnbull

Tony and Eva Nagata – In Memory
Paul and Sharon Marubashi
Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb
Chado UrasenkeTankokai Toronto Association
Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi
Harry and Pat Adachi
Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto
Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura
Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida
Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara
Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu
Hisako Kondo
Kevin and Brenda Murai
Kaz and Ruby ShikazeFred and Pat Kusano
Miki and Shoko Kobayashi
Teruko Ikeda
Adam and Nicole Michelakos
Art and Misako Kobayashi nee Fukatsu
Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura
Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish
Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda
Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis
Mary and Roy Matsui
Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka
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The Road To Asia Festival
As we say goodbye to summer and head into fall, anticipation for The Road to Asia Festival is building.
Mark your calendars for the weekend of Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4. Make sure thatyou come and help us celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this fantastic multicultural festival of arts andculture!
This weekend has the JCCC packed with the richness and exciting diversity of many Asian cultures.
Kobayashi Hall will feature a variety of dance, theatre and music performances on the main stage. As
well, there will be a cultural marketplace featuring arts and crafts demonstrations and merchandise fromall across the Asian region. If martial arts are what you want, the dojos will feature virtually non-stop
demonstrations. A visit to The Road to Asia Festival is never complete unless you sample some of the delicacies featured in our food court.
Gather your family and friends and join us for another trip along The Road to Asia.
Date & Time:			
Admission:

Saturday November 3
11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday November 4
11:00am to 5:00pm
JCCC Members Free, $6 Adults, $4 Seniors/Students (13 – 17 yrs), Children 12 and under free3Winter Family Festival 2012

By Kristin Kobayashi, Winter Family Festival Committee
Last December, the JCCC held its first ever “Winter Family Festival”,
a day of fun for families and kids of all ages. With over 300 people
in attendance, the festival was a great success. Thanks to theoverwhelming show of support, we are happy to announce thatthe 2nd Annual Winter Family Festival will be held on Sunday
December 9, 2012!
In addition to the many activities which were popular with kids,
such as the Christmas ornament craft booth, gingerbread cookie
decorating table, and of course the photos with Santa Claus, we’realso bringing back the popular magician.
In order to accommodate everyone, we’ve also expanded ourspace to not only Kobayashi Hall, but also the Shokokai Court.
This way we can offer more booths and food stands, with moreroom for the kids to play.
To find out what other exciting activities we have in store, graba friend and come on out to this year’s festival and join in the fun.
Everyone is sure to go home with some warm memories and lotsof great crafts and goodies. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date:		Time:		Place: 		
Admission:			

Sunday December 9, 2012
12:00pm to 4:00pm
JCCC Kobayashi Hall and Shokokai Court
Adults $5, Children $3 (3 - 15 years old)
Kids under 3 are free!

General inquiries: JCCC416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca
For inquiries concerning booth registration:
Yuki Hipsh at yukih@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 235
For volunteering inquiries:
Yuki Hipsh at volunteer@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 235.
For sponsorship inquiries:
Terry Takashima at terencetf@rogers.com

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Back by Popular Demand!

Last year's winner.
Photo courtesy of Byron Chan.

Last year we had some incredible
entries for the Gingerbread House
Decorating Contest, and we hopeeveryone will participate again thisyear. We are currently open to entries
for this year’s contest, and we haveadded some new categories to include
Best Overall Winner, Most Originaland Children’s Choice. There’s a limit
to the number of entries this year, so
register early to avoid disappointment.
Forms can be downloaded from the
JCCC website www.jccc.on.ca, or you
can pick one up at JCCC reception.
Registration can be made in person,by phone 416-441-2345 or by email

to sandyc@jccc.on.ca
For inquiries concerning gingerbread house decorating contest
submissions:Sandy Chan at sandyc@jccc.on.ca or 416-4412345 ext. 226

4Plan Now to Attend the JCCCNew Year's Eve Dinner and Dance
Preparations are now underway for one of Toronto’s most popular
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, to be held Monday December
31, 2012 in the Kobayashi Hall.
Ralph and Theresa Yuan will provide the music for dancing
and fun on Toronto’s finest double sprung dance floor. As in past
years, dinner will be provided by Calvert’s Catering.
Tickets are $125 per person and include dinner, dancing, party
favours, complimentary midnight champagne and snacks. And ifthat weren’t enough, there is also a chance at our fabulous door
prize draws.
Seating can be arranged for 8 - 10 persons per table.
Don’t be disappointed! Don’t miss out on this fantastic party!
Buy your tickets before the December 14 deadline.
Call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 for more information or topurchase your tickets.

Shin-nen Kai Dinner

Celebrate New Year’s Day the Japanese way - with a feast!
JCCC and Toriichi present the JCCC’s Shin-Nen Kai on Tuesday
January 1, 2013, with 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. Ishii-san isclassically trained in French and Japanese cuisine and experienced
in Hilton kitchens internationally. Locally, he held the prestigious
title of Main Kitchen Sous-Chef at the former Hilton Harbour Castlein Toronto and currently operates the highly successful catering
company, Toriichi.
The 2013 Shin-Nen Kai will feature door prizes, entertainment,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’s 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. Please see the flyer inserted for more details.

Two Great Japanese Films at REEL
Asian International Film Festival 2012
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival and the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre are pleased to co-present 2 delightful Japanesefilms as part of the REEL Asian International Film Festival 2012:
Mamoru Hosoda's WOLF CHILDREN and Shuichi Okita's THE
WOODSMAN AND THE RAIN. JCCC members can use the codecommunity16 to get a 25% discount if you order through: www.
reelasian.com
Please Note: These films are not being screened at the JCCC.

November Movies
The JCCC is very please to announce 2 very special film events in November.
HATSUMI ハツミ – One Grandmother’s Journey through theJapanese Canadian Internment: The Official DVD LaunchJapanese Canadian filmmaker Chris Hope’s stunning look at
the internment of Canadians of Japanese ancestry through theexperiences and diaries of his grandmother Nancy Hatsumi Okura.
During a trip to the west coast locations of her internment, Nancy
opens up her family’s war-time experience for the first time.
On their journey, Nancy’s story comes to life in vivid detail,leading grandmother and grandson through the JapaneseCanadian internment across Canada and unexpectedly, aroundthe world.
Writer/director Chris Hope will introduce the film and answer
questions following the screening
NOTE: In English with full Japanese subtitles 日本語字幕あり
Date: Wednesday November 28, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

NOBODY KNOWS: Book Launch and Film Screening
The JCCC is proud to present the launch of Shelley Tanaka’s novel
based on Hirokazu Kore-eda’s 2004 masterpiece film, Nobody
Knows. The novel and the film tell the true heartbreaking story offour children, abandoned by their mother, who must survive on theirown in the busy heart of Tokyo.
The novel is written for young readers aged 11 to 14. Shelley
will read from her work and take questions from the audience.
This will be followed by Kore-eda’s film, featuring the Cannes Film
Festival’s award winning central performance by Yuya Yagira.
The movice is in Japanese with English subtitles.
Date: Thursday November 29, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $6 JCCC members, $8 non-members

5Etegami –Picture Letter Workshop
Pop-Up Greeting Card
JCCC is offering anotherexciting Etegami Workshop!
Are you interested in drawing
and water colour painting but
have never tried it before?
Etegami (Picture Letter) is theperfect thing to try, because
you do not have to have any
experience in art. Etegami is
a communication tool to send
your feelings to someone who
you care about. Why not make an original greeting card and give to
your families and friends? The theme is Christmas/Winter Holidays
and New Years. Family participation welcome!
Date:
Saturday, November 24, 2012Time:
10:30am-1:00pm
Fee*(per class): $15 (+ HST) JCCC members			$20 (+ HST )fnon-members*Material fee included.
Age: From children** to adults**Children must be able to write the alphabet and/or Hiragana.
Parental supervision required for children under age 13
Registration Deadline: Saturday November 17, 2012
Please bring your Etegami painting supplies if you have them.

Japanese Cooking Workshop
Theme: Seafood
Date:
Wednesday November 21, 2012
Time:
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Fee:$30 (+ HST) for JCCC members		$40 (+ HST) for non-members for each workshop.
		Pre-registration is required.
		Material fee of $10 is payable to the instructor.
Please bring an apron, large sharp knife, and paring knife.
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Each workshop consists of 1 hour instruction and demonstration,
1 hour hands-on cooking and last hour for tasting and cleaning.

Tai Chi Class by Master Emiko Hsuen
resume Winter 2013
Tai Chi class will be held monthly for this winter in response toenthusiastic requests from students. The class will be taught byMaster Emiko Hsuen on Zhen Yuan Tai Chi (True Source Tai Chi).
Students will learn the fundamentals of taichi for good health,vitality and longevity. Beginners, returning students and advanced
practitioners are all welcome. Class participants will train in a safeand fun environment.
First Thursday of January, February and MarchJanuary 3, February 7, and March 7 (3 classes)
Hour:
10:00am -11:30am
Course Fee:
$39 (3 sessions, + HST) JCCC members		$45 (3 sessions, + HST) non-members
Late registration (after course starts): $16/class x number ofclassesDates:

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Moto Dori Plaque Unveiled

James Matsumoto and Chako Setoyama are joined by the JCCC Board of Directors
at the unveiling of their plaque acknowledging their great generosity to the Centre.
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.

Thank you from the JCCC Archives
The Nikkei Heritage Resource Centre at the JCCC would like totake this opportunity to thank the Museums Assistance Program,
Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs for the generous
support which allowed us to hire two Summer Students this pastsummer. The students, Nicole Aleong and Lainey Tateyama, also
worked very closely with the Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby,
B.C. for training and daily guidance. With their assistance, theNikkei Heritage Resource Centre is well on its way to having
photographs, documents and artifacts available for the viewing
public on the internet.

Sedai Corner

On The Road to Ottawa
Although Thanksgiving has passed,
the cold weather season still brings thepromise of many opportunities for us to gather with friends andfamily, and to reconnect. Whether by recalling an experience withfriends, or by sharing memories with family, opportunities to get toknow our loved ones – even better than we thought we did – canbe enjoyed in the coming months.
This month, Sedai would like to thank our most recent
interviewees for volunteering their time and support to theproject: Grace Sasaki, Dick Yamanaka, Tats Hori, and Jean Goto.
Sedai has now collected the accounts of 173 individuals in 182
interviews, totaling approximately 420 hours of recorded material.
Our interviewees and their supporters are sincerely appreciated fortheir inspiring contributions to Sedai!
Coming this November, new interviews and stories fromoutside the GTA will be added to the narrative that Sedai is buildingof the Japanese Canadian experience. Sedai will be visiting Ottawa
as we continue to knit together the broader picture of Japanese
Canadian life before, during, and after the war.
If you, or someone you know, has a story or two to tell fromtheir experiences with the Japanese Canadian community, Sedai iseager to hear from you. Whether you live inside or outside the GTA,
Sedai wants to represent our community through the memories thatare documented and shared. For further information, please visit
our website at www.sedai.ca, or contact Elizabeth Fujita, Sedai
Coordinator, at elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca or by phone at 416-4412345 ext. 303.

Archiving at the JCCC
For the past two years a groupof dedicated volunteers havebeen meeting in the Heritage
Resource Centre on Tuesdays
and Wednesday to catalogue
theCentre’scollectionofphotographs,
historic
documents, and artifacts. They
have already managed to filled twenty binders with detailed
descriptions of each item, and still have many more to go! All of
this data is being entered into an online database which will lay
the foundation for the JCCC Archives in the Heritage Resource
Centre - an integral component of the future JCCC Nikkei Heritage
Museum.
This summer two students, Nicole Aleong and Lainey
Tateyama, hired through the Young Canada Works program, wereable to start the work of entering the information into the database,which is linked with the Nikkei Museum in Burnaby, B.C. Before
returning to university, Nicole and Lainey trained volunteers totake over this process which will be ongoing to accommodate theCentre’s collection as it expands.
Archiving sessions are full of lively activity. You’ll find volunteers
working on the Centre’s collection or on donated private collections,and entering information into our online database. Some nisei
volunteers bring in photographs of their elementary/high school
graduation, Sunday school classes, recreational groups, reunions
and more. This often spurs them to work together adding names

to the faces and regaling the group with stories prompted by thephotos. It is amazing how some of our 80+ year old seniors canname classmates from their kindergarten days!!
Then of course, like most Japanese get-togethers, there is the
food. Lunches often include onigiri purchased from the snack bar
and sometimes goodies and treats that are shared along with muchlaughter and more story-telling.
The latest project, initiated by a group of former Tashme
residents, is identifying people who lived in Tashme during theinterment and relocation years and the actual houses they resided
in while there. In doing some background research on the Tashme
Project we have learned that some cabins held two families, andlarger families overflowed into other cabins. After repatriationsome families whose intention was to leave for Japan moved
into residences vacated by the families who were moved to otherholding centres. We realized that each cabin and room could haveits own story!
What started as a simple project has grown into somethingmuch larger, including a two-page questionnaire which we hope
will capture pertinent information about the Tashme internees.
As well, we have discovered that the Nikkei National Museum isalso interested in having this information; the Tashme Project isnow a collaboration between the JCCC Heritage Committee andthe Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby, B.C. Both centres plan
to issue the two-page questionnaire to its members who lived in
Tashme with the collected information going into one database. We
hope that through news articles and word of mouth, former Tashme
residents will help us with our collection of data by completing ourquestionnaire.
Additional help, especially in identifying Japanese Canadianphotos, and in Japanese translation, is always welcome. Pleasecontact heritage@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 227 it you areinterested in joining this group.

We've Done It Again!
The JCCC Heritage Committee’s
submission of its cultural programs forthe 2012 Toronto Heritage Awards was
selected as one of the finalists in theCommunity Heritage category. Just
Add Shoyu was part of the submissionthat earned this recognition.
The Heritage Toronto Awards
celebrate outstanding contributions
by professionals and volunteers in
the promotion and conservation of Toronto’s history and heritage
landmarks. The Community Heritage Award is given to one
volunteer-based organization for a significant activity that promotes
or protects heritage within the Community Council area or the wider
city.
We are extremely proud of the acknowledgement of the
Heritage Committee programs and especially the Just Add Shoyu
cookbook which was also short-listed for the Canadian Culinary
Book Awards in 2011. The Heritage Committee programs and thiscookbook stand as a testament to the outstanding work of the many
community volunteers and committee members who continue tocontribute their expertise, time, and support.
We also are pleased to announce that Just Add Shoyu will beon sale for $25 tax included at the JCCC’s Gift Shop - just in time
for Christmas!

7Issei Day

On Sunday September 30, the JCCC hosted the 50th year of Issei Day, which is our
tribute to the seniors of our community. We filled Kobayashi Hall with just over 400
people. It is so impressive to see how vibrant our seniors are!!! Pre-registration
was required in order to manage the space capacity and we appreciate everyone’s
co-operation and patience. We noted that more than half of our guests were 80
years and over – in fact there were 54 who were 90 years of age and over!!!
Congratulations to Fumi Kamitakahara ( 104 years young) and Mike Ishida(96 years young) – who were recognized as the eldest female and male. They
are truly an inspiration!
There was wonderful entertainment provided with odori, karaoke and special
performances by JCCC Hula dancers and “Elvis” (Steve Comilang). We thank allof the performers, and our emcees Stan Kayama and Kunio Suyama
We would like to acknowledge some of the people and groups who have helped From left to right: Councillor John Parker, MPP Don Valley Westmake our Issei Day so successful this year and in the past.
John Carmichael, Consul Yasuyuki Koyano, JCCC Foundation
Mr. Ishii and his small group of volunteers and crew worked for 2 days preparing Chair Shari Hosaki
Sitting - Fumi Kamitakahara and Mike Ishida
the food and began early in the morning filling all 460 bento boxes.
Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.
A group of JCCC volunteers helped to make the manju this year. We would
like to thank Mrs. Nishihama who has made the fantastic manju over the past few years. Many thanks to Ikenobo Ikebana for the flowers
on the tables, Mas Yamashita and George Tsushima for stage decorations, David Ohashi for technicaloperations and Keiko Ono for the flyer and program cover design. A special mention goes to the NJCA
(Anzu Hara and her group of volunteers), who were responsible for the registration tables and helped out
during the event.
Much appreciation is also extended to the Consul General of Japan for the generous donation every yearof the sake for the attendees 80 years of age and over. Due to economic conditions, however, their budget
was greatly reduced and the sake was only given to those 90 years of age and over. The JCCC however
did not want to disappoint those who were between 80 and 89 years of age, and provided an gift of green
tea. We thank everyone for their understanding.
Thank you Toriichi!
Finally, we extend our deep-felt appreciation to the hard-working committee, staff and all volunteers for
Photo courtesy of Dawna Kobayashi.
a wonderful event.

Photos courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi.

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer
Are you worried that you or your loved one might have dementia? Please join us to learn basic knowledge about dementia and Alzheimer. This
workshop will help you understand what are challenging behaviours, their causes and symptoms, as well as the myths about the condition.
Momiji Health Care Society, JSS, and JCCC would like to invite all seniors and caregivers of aging relatives to this workshop! (English andJapanese)
Date: 		Time:		Venue: 		
Speaker:
Fee: 		Contacts:

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Tuesday December 11, 2012
2:00pm-4:00 pm
JCCC
George Torys, Public Education Coordinator from the Alzheimer’s Society of Toronto$5/person
Yoshie Shimizu (JSS) at 416-385-9200 / Keiko Hoshi (Momiji Health Care Society) at 416-261-6683, ext.249

Toronto Buddhist Temple Bazaar
by Toronto Buddhist Temple

The long, hot summer days are over and fall has arrived. The cooler
weather also brings the annual Toronto Buddhist Temple bazaar.
Bring your family and friends to have a hot meal of udon or
tempura or take home baked goods, sushi, manju, chow mein
and more.While you are there, be sure to place a bid in our Silent
Auction and buy a lucky raffle ticket! See you there!
Date:
Saturday November 10, 2012Time:
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Location:Toronto Buddhist Temple,1011 Sheppard Avenue East		
Toronto, ON M3H 2R7
For more information, please call 416- 534-4302

Nagata Shachu: Work Songsby Nagata Shachu

Toronto’s premier Japanese taiko
and music group ‘Nagata Shachu’presents its 14th annual live
production called ‘Work Songs’.
Through an array of taiko drums,
flutes, shamisen, voice, movement
and colourful costumes, Nagata Shachu will premiere new heartpounding compositions, which pay tribute to the traditional labourers,
farmers, fishermen, woodcutters and carpenters of Japan. Noted
taiko soloist and artistic director Kiyoshi Nagata explains this year’s
theme, “In Japan there is a saying, ‘Where there is work, there issong’. Such songs, often cheerful and uplifting, were used to help
pass the time of day as well as to coordinate the efforts of a groupof workers.”
The cast of performers in the 2012 concert are Kiyoshi Nagata,
Aki Takahashi, Scott Kusano, Akemi Akachi, Tony Nguyen andHeidi Chan.
Dates:		
			
Location:			Admission:
			
			
			
			

Momiji's Gala Celebration - It's almost
time!
by Momiji Health Care Society

A special night is fast approaching. On Saturday, November
17th, Momiji will welcome the community to celebrate two special
anniversaries – Momiji Health Care Society’s 35th year of service toseniors and the 20th year since the opening of the Momiji building.
Mary Ito of the CBC’s weekend program Fresh Air will hostthe evening and an “east-meets-west” dinner created by award
winning chef Ryo Ozawa of EDO Restaurant will be served. Alsowith us will be Nagata Shachu, “one of the world’s most interesting
taiko drumming ensembles”. Other local entertainers and a silent
auction will round out the night.
Tickets are selling quickly and sales will close on November 2nd,
so please call 416 261-6683 to join us in the festivities. Proceedsfrom the evening will support Momiji’s continued important work.

About Momiji Health Care Society
Momiji Health Care Society is a not-for-profit organization that was
founded to offer a culturally and linguistically sensitive environment
to seniors of Japanese Canadian heritage. It has grown to offer
assisted living and a wide range of programs to a broad audience.
Much more than a building, Momiji is a philosophy of care and apromise to serve the needs of seniors and their families by providing
innovative and sustainable alternatives for healthy, active living.

Saturday November 10, 2012 at 8:00pm
Sunday November 11, 2012 at 2:00pm
Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre,
Toronto (231 Queen’s Quay West).
Advance tickets are $25 - $35 (adults) and $20(seniors/students) and are now available 		from the Harbourfront box office; online at
http://tickets.harbourfrontcentre.com,
or by phone at 416-973-4000.

Canadian Literature: Addressing Raceand Racialization
by Ikebana International, Toronto Chapter

Chris Kurata, a lawyer in the field of refugee law, has steppedaway from law to pursue a graduate degree in Canadian literature
at York University. Ikebana International Toronto has asked Chris
to talk about how the literature of Canada, a settler nation, offers“a unique platform on which to pursue the questions of origin andtribalism. How do we write about ourselves? Should we write about"others" and if so, how?”
Date and Time: Wednesday November 14, 2012 at 7:30pm
Location: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Sponsored by Ikebana International, Toronto Chapter(Open meeting, free of charge)

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Successful Summer for Seikyu Kai

Each year hundreds of people from across Toronto and beyond
come to the JCCC's sumi-e painting exhibition. This show typicallyhas a 100 or more paintings by some of Canada's finest sumi-e
artists, many of whom studied sumi-e painting at the JCCC. With ink,brush and rice paper, these artists portray nature, people, animals,
the seasons, and many other subjects that captivate everyone!
This year's show, Sumi-e Shades of Ink, includes demonstrations,a tea room, and our sumi-e calendar for 2013.

Seikyu Kai has had a busy summer with members participating
in seminars held in Toronto and Davis, California. The Kyudo
Association of Canada (KAC) Toronto seminar was held at the
JCCC from June 30 to July 2. We were pleased to welcome Aaron
Blackwell, (Kyoshi Rokudan) the highest ranking sensei in North
America, and his wife Reiko, (Godan) from South Carolina. The
3-day intensive seminar helped members to prepare for the American
Kyudo Renmei (AKR) seminar and ranking examination held on
August 13-17 at University of California in Davis, California.
Almost 150 kyudo practitioners from Canada, Brazil, Mexico,
Argentina and several U.S. states travelled to UC Davis for the
17th American Kyudo Seminar for the rare opportunity to learn
from three Hanshi Hachidan sensei from Japan. Terumi Akiyama,
Kiyoshi Kubota and Tsuyoshi Sakuma instructed us in both thefundamentals of kyudo technique and also the spirit with which weshould approach our practice. They also served as examiners forthe ranking examination.
Due to the high-quality and thorough instruction we receive
on a regular basis from our sensei Mie Takahashi and the team ofvolunteer instructors led by Yukiko Itokawa, all 20 members who
tested passed their examination: 7 achieving Shodan, 11 achieving
Nidan and 2 achieving Yondan. Seikyu Kai members also excelledin the tournament (taikai) held during the seminar. Tomohito Saito
and Mie Takahashi won 1st and 3rd place, respectively, in the
A-group (Sandan and higher) and Alvin Pun won 3rd place in the
B-group (Nidan and lower). Also, for the second year in a row, aSeikyu Kai member was awarded the Andrew West Award, given
to a mudan to encourage others to continue their kyudo practice.
Shu Ito earned this honour for his hard work as a translator for thesensei.
The continuing success of Seikyu Kai is due in large part to thededication of our teacher and especially the long-term volunteer
instructors, who serve as role models for kyudo practice. Riding on
our waves of success, we hope that one day Seikyu Kai will hostthe first-ever Kyudo Association of Canada International Kyudo
Seminar, with generous support from the JCCC. In the meantime,
we will continue to polish ourselves and our techniques to realize
this dream.

by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada

Date: Saturday November 17, and Sunday November 18, 2012
Time: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Opening ceremony: Saturday November 17, 1:00pm
More information: http://www.sumieartistsofcanada.org/

Washoku Matsuri 2012by The Japanese Restaurants Association of Canada
The Japanese Restaurants
Association of Canada(JRAC)
presents
the2012 “Washoku Matsuri:
Japanese Food Festival”
on Monday November
12, 2012 at the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre.
This special event
brings together some of the top Japanese chefs in Canada topersonally serve you authentic signature Japanese dishes that has
captivated foodies and culinary experts alike.
The variety of dishes prepared by the chefs will introduce key
Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques, expressing theconnection between food and culture in Japan and health benefitsof Washoku cuisine. JRAC aims to deepen the understanding ofauthentic Japanese food culture to interested public in Canada. The
fundraising support will go towards new programs and educationalseminars for chefs, culinary students and diners.
Washoku Matsuri will feature businesses and chefs from: Cafe
Michi, Famu, Fin Izakaya, Ginko, Hiro Sushi, Izakaya Ju, Kaji,
Konnichiwa, Mikado, Miyabi, Mye, Ozawa Canada, Sakanaya,
Taro’s Fish, Toshi Sushi, True World Foods and Zen.
Beverages will be provided by Sake Institute of Ontario.

by Seikyu Kai

HIGHLIGHTS
o Japanese Cuisine from over 10 top chef’s from across the 		GTA
o Beverages provided by the members of Sake Institute of 		Ontarioo Food Demonstration by Chef Sato from the Consulate 		General of Japano Wadaiko Performance by Nagata Shachu
Doors open at 5:30pm followed by cocktails, with the dinner startingat 7:00pm.
Tickets cost $150 which includes food, drinks and entertainmentand can be purchased from participating JRAC member restaurants.
Ticket holders must be 19 years and older. For more information
see our website www.jrac.ca email info@jrac.ca or call 647-2070728.

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Members of Seikyu Kai. Photo courtesy of Seikyu Kai.

JCCC Aikikai 40th Anniversary Seminar

Iaido Taikai

On the weekend of September 1 – 2, the JCCC Aikikai celebrated
the 40th anniversary of teaching by Osamu Obata Shihan at the
JCCC with an international seminar. Classes were taught by guest
instructors Shigeho Tanaka Shihan (9th Dan), honorary director of
Meiji Jingu Shiseikan, Tokyo; Philip Lee Sensei (6th Dan), chief
instructor at Shinju-kai, Singapore; Frank Burlingham (5th Dan),chief instructor at Broadland Aikido Club, Lowestoft, U.K.; and PaulSunn Sensei (6th Dan), JCCC Aikikai, Toronto; as well as by Obata
Shihan. Our guest instructors were accompanied by nearly forty
students and instructors from overseas. The seminar was held in
Kobayashi Hall and was attended by Aikido students from acrossthe GTA.
As part of the celebrations, a dinner was held on the Saturday
evening and was attended by Mr. Nobuaki Yamamoto, Deputy
Consul-General of Japan in Toronto; Mr. Gary Kawaguchi, Presidentof the JCCC; Mr. Takeshi Kimeda (9th Dan), chief instructor
Aikido Yoshinkai Canada; and many local sensei as well as ouroverseas guests. Following the seminar on Sunday, students andinstructors from Canada, England, Singapore, and Japan gave ademonstration of Aikido and Japanese swordsmanship before anappreciative audience.
The 40th anniversary seminar not only marks a significant
milestone in the life of Obata Shihan, it is also a part of ongoing
co-operation and friendship between Aikidoka in Canada, Japan,
England, and Singapore. It is expected that Obata Shihan andstudents from the JCCC Aikikai will be visiting Broadland Aikido
Club in Lowestoft in 2013.

I have noticed that many people don't know the meaning of a Taikai(Competition) in Iaido, myself included. During my first taikai, I was
defeated in the finals and got 2nd place in the Shodan category...
but, I was angry that I hadn't won! I think other people may havenoticed this by the look on my face, and I remember Steve Cruise,
Sensei, giving the closing speech for the Taikai. He looked straightat me and said to remember that a taikai is about showing yourbest Iai, that it doesn't matter who wins or loses, and we must use
taikais as a means of striving to do better Iaido - to better ourselves.
I was humbled by his comments and have taken them to heart forevery event that I have attended since. I have won one, lost many,
and was even disqualified from one.
I encounter many reactions to taikais. Some students are afraid
to compete. Others get nervous and blow their Iaido techniqueson the floor. Many criticize taikais, saying that they are fake andsubjective. Others get really upset and abusive after a taikai, if
they don't win. Then, in contrast, there are others who show up
with a wonderful spirit of competition and fight with a great attitude
even if they don't win.
At the recent September (Mu Mon Kai, JCCC Iaido Club) Taikaiin Toronto, I overheard Phil Anderson (Nidan, Kenshokan Dojo,
Peterborough) comment after he was knocked out in competition,
that, "This was sure worth getting up early for! I never win thesethings, but I love competing in them." I think his comments are acredit to his Iaido, to his teacher Jim Wilson, 4th Dan, who defeatedme in my category, and to his years of study and teaching Aiki
Jujutsu. The spirit of competition must be kept in the context that
we are all friends, and that we all want to become better in thisart.
My Aikido teacher once said that we need gradings in orderto teach us how to learn. Without the pressure of a grading, we
would not do the work to learn. I think Taikais are similar, andcan be wonderful ways of seeing how our Iaido looks under strongpressure. It is a competition, sure, but it is also really a competition
against oneself and one's own level of progress. It is a chancefor our teachers to see our Iai and give valuable feedback, if wechoose to hear it. As Ohmi Sensei says, "Show us your BEST
Iaido!" The opponent is not really in the next court, the opponent isin front of us in OUR court. It is this one who needs to be defeated,along with our own egos.

by JCCC Aikikai

Monkey Majik x Yoshida Brothersby Domo Music Group

Monkey Majik and the Yoshida Brothers will be performing on
Sunday November 18, 2012 at The Mod Club, 722 College Street,Toronto ON, 416-588-4663
Doors open at 7:00pm, start time 7:30pm
For more information visit http://themodclub.com/event/monkeymajik-w-yoshida-brothers/by Jeremy Brett, 4th Dan Iaido

From the JCCC Giftshop
The JCCC gift shop is currently carrying a new book of illustrations
by Masako Yamashita, the wife of the former Consul General ofJapan. Though her illustrations have won numerous awards andprizes in Japan, this is her first book publication, which she regards
as a dream come true.
This is a picture book that works well as a story and as avehicle to address the crucial issue of global warming with very
young children. It includes facts on the effects of climate change aswell as a list of things that even the youngest readers can do to help
the situation.
					- House of Anansi website

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of October 9, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Ms. Suzanne Firth
Mr. Mossy Fukumoto
Mr. and Mrs. Koji Goto
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada
Mrs. Mitsue Hayashi
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
Ms. Frances Ishikawa
Mrs. Sue Kai
Mr. Susumu Kozai
Mr. and Mrs. Atsushi Miura
Mrs. Tomi Moriyama
Mrs. Margaret Muraki
Mr. and Mrs. John Natsuhara
Mrs. Hisako Nishihama
Mrs. Sakae Ogaki
Mrs. Nancy H Okura
Mrs. Ruth Tsujimura
Mr. Naoyuki Yoshida
Mrs. Setsuko Yoshida
Mr. Takehiko Yoshida
Frame, mat & box Toronto JFF
Mrs. Trudy Yoshida
Mrs. Josie Yoshioka
Mr. Ikuo David Matsuo
Sam & Susan Matsuo's 50th
Anniversary
Mr. Jeff Matsuo
Sam & Susan Matsuo 50th
Anniversary
Ms. Mary Sano
Sam & Susan Matsuo 50th
Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nishiyama
Mits Ito's 88th Birthday

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200
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100
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300
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100
27
30
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60
25
27
100
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100
50
100

Corporate, Foundation &Government
Donations & Sponsorships
Government of Canada
Canadian Museums Association
Buckley Insurance
2013 Toronto JFF
Friends of the Nikkei Heritage
MuseumThe Salden Foundation
Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
In Memoriam
In memory of Bill Suyama
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
In memory of Emery Nose
Ms. Gwendolyn Darch
Mrs. Emy Sakanashi
Mr. Frederick Sasaki
Mr. Robert Takagi

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Mr. Glen Takeuchi
75
Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi
25
In memory of George Isozaki
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
20
Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama
25
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yokota
30
In memory of George Umemoto
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura25
In memory of Harry Kawai
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani
50
In memory of Irene Tomiko Teshima
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
25
In memory of Kaide Shimizu
Barbara, Joy & Gail Shimizu
200
In memory of Kiyo Hakkaku
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
25
In memory of Laiko Matsubayashi
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
50
Ms. Haruko Ishihara
30
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kameoka
100
Dr. Rick Nishikawa
25
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Omoto
25
Mr. and Mrs. George Sasaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki
50
Tanabe Family
500
In memory of Mary Morita
Mr. Maurice Morita
50
In memory of Mioko Shimizu
Janice, Kathy and Daivd Shimizu
and Families
100
In memory of Mitzie Oikawa
Mrs. Jean Y. Fujimoto Baba
20
In memory of Mori Ritsuji Uyeno
Mrs. Mitsuko M. Uyeno
90
In memory of Naomi Tsuji
Mr. Mas Tsuji
50
In memory of Polly Fujiye Okuno
Ms. Debra Tomotsugu
50
In memory of Robert Nakao
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada25
In memory of Ronald Tamaki
Mrs. Sandy Allen
125
In memory of Seitoku Nakada
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
25
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
25
Mrs. Kay Mitsui25
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
25
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yokota
30
In memory of Shirley Takagi
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
20
In memory of Ted Tetsuo Mori
Mrs. Gladys Uchimaru
25
In memory of Tom Koshida
Mrs. Sumiko Koshida100
In memory of Toshio Muraki
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
30
Ms. Yoko Kobayashi
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Ishizue Award
Amy & Ben Kunihiro andEiko Watanabe
150
In honour of James Matsumoto &Chako Setoyama
Family Golf Tournament
Ms. Deborah Hamade
Mrs. Kay Marubashi
Anonymous
Mr. Doug Shimada
Mrs. Nancy Shin
Friends of the Nikkei Heritage
MuseumMrs. Pat Adachi
Mrs. Ann Ashley
Ms. Donna Davis
Ms. Shari Hosaki &Mr. Darren Gani
Mr. Jeffery Y. Hu
Mr. Eric & Mrs. Narumi Hyatt
Dr. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas &Dr. Foch Douglas
Mr. Gary K. Kawaguchi &Ms Gayle Taguchi
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
Mrs. Hisako Kondo
Mr. Roy & Mrs. Mary Matsui
Mrs. Mary Morita
Mr. Ronald T. Nakamura
Mrs. Sumiko J. Nakamura
Mrs. Josie Okimura
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Shikaze
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
Mrs. Hodo-Michiko
Mizoguchi Shimizu
Shimoda Family
Ms. Constance L. Sugiyama
Mrs. Yoshiko Sunahara
Dr. and Mrs. K Victor Ujimoto
Dr. and Mrs. John Yoshioka

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Heritage
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edamura

200

Sedai
Mr. Cary Rothbart

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Supporting Members
LeaderMs. Shari Hosaki &Mr. Darren Gani
Mr. Masashi Shin
PartnerMr. and Mrs. Ted Harada

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of October 9, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
Mrs. Hodo-Michiko
Mizoguchi Shimizu
Dr. Rick Nishikawa

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Ms. Louise Okawara
Ms. Keiko Ono
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko SekiMiss Lillian Tanizaki

150
150
127
110

Issei Day donations are greatly
appreciated. The individual's name will
not be published in the newsletter.
Thank you, JCCC

THE CRANES:The National Tribute to Japanese Canadian Life
Updated Dedictions between February 2011 – October 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

437 TBA
438 TBA
439 Takamitsu & Yama Iwata Pioneers Immigrated 1917&34
440 Helen Sakaguchi on her 88th birthday Aug 4 2012

Mr George Hosaki
Mrs Mary Takayesu
Mr Tak Iwata
Ms Donna DavisMr and Mrs Chuta Roy Ebata

Winter Family Festival 2012
Fun Activities for Families and Kids of All Ages!
		

		
		

			

Sunday December 9, 2012
12:00pm to 4:00pm
JCCC Kobayashi Hall and Shokokai Court
Adults $5, Children $3 (3 - 15 years old)
Kids under 3 are free!

Don't forget to enter the Gingerbread House decorating contest!

Photos courtesy of Byron Chan.

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5% discount for JCCC members

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com

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Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

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Winter Family Festival 2012

Sunday, December 9, 201212pm - 4pm
Place: JCCC Kobayashi Halland Shokokai Court
Admission: Adults $5,
Children $3 (3 - 15 years old).
Kids under 3 are free!
General inquiries: JCCC Information Desk416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca

In addition to the many different activities which were popularwith kids, such as the Christmas ornament craft booth andgingerbread man decorating table, not to mention thecommemorative photos with Santa Claus, we’re also bringing backthe hugely popular magician.
In order to accommodate everyone, we’ve also expanded ourspace to include not only Kobayashi Hall, but also the Shokokai
Court. This way we can offer more booths and food stands, withmore room for the kids to play.

Gingerbread House
Decorating Contest

To find out what other exciting activities we have in store, grab afriend and come on out to this year’s festival and join in on the fun.
Everyone is sure to go home with some warm memories and lotsof great crafts and goodies. We look forward to seeing you there!

Back by Popular Demand!
For more information, visit
www.jccc.on.ca

CONCTCT US
͌ For inquiries concerning booth registration:
Please contact Yuki Hipsh at yukih@jccc.on.caor (416) 441-2345 ext. 235.
͌ For volunteering inquiries: Please contact Yuki
Hipsh at volunteer@jccc.on.caor (416) 441-2345 ext. 235.
͌ For sponsorship inquiries: Please contact Terry
Takashima at terencetf@rogers.com

For inquiries: Please contact
Sandy Chan at
sandyc@jccc.on.caor (416) 441-2345 ext. 226.

Carnival style activities, cash-only event (no ATM on site)

6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5 www.jccc.on.ca
tel. 416.441.2345 fax. 416.441.2347 email. jccc@jccc.on.ca

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Criteria
 All entries will be judged anonymously. Winner will be determined based on votes by visitors.
 All entries must be the creation of the entrant. Use of a commercial build-it-yourself Gingerbread House Kit is acceptable, butcompetition will be judged according to originality.
 One Grand Prize Winner will be selected, and prizes will be awarded for other categories such as Most Original and Children’s
Choice.
 The entry must be completely edible (no metal, plastic, wood, electrical components, etc other than the base).
 The entry must fit in and be placed on a stable 20” x 20” base, and must not exceed 18” in height (including base).
 Individual or group entries are welcome. For group entries, please include names of all members on the registration form.
 Applications must be received by Friday, Nov 30, 2012. A $10 participation fee (tax included) per entry is to be paid to JCCC
reception at the time of registration.
 Entries must be dropped off at the ‘Gingerbread House Decorating Contest’ table between 10:30am and 11:30am on Sunday,
December 9, 2012.
 Prizes are awarded at the end of the Festival. Applicants (or a representative) must be present to be eligible for the prizes.
 Any entries not picked up by 5:00pm on the day of the event will become the property of the JCCC.
 JCCC requests that all winning entries remain on display at the JCCC for one week, and can be picked up after December 16,
2012.
 For more information, please contact Sandy Chan at sandyc@jccc.on.ca, or 416-441-2345 ext 226.
In order to complete your application, this form must be returned with your $10 participation fee to theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre by Friday November 30, 2012

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Registration Form
Entrant’s Name:
Entry Title (will be displayed):
Phone:

Email:

Office Use Only

Date of Payment: ________________

Amount:___________

Received by: _________________

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

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2012 New Year’s Eve
Dinner & Dance
Come and celebrate with us!
Ring in 2013 and ofﬁcially kick off a year of
50th Anniversary Celebrations at the JCCC!

Monday December 31, 2012
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
Door prizes, favours, and fun.
Cash Bar
Complimentary Midnight Champagne
DJ: Ralph Yuan
Cocktails:
Dinner:6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

$ 125 per person
Tickets and information:
Call 416 441 2345 or
www.jccc.on.ca
by December 14, 2012
VISA – MASTER CARD –AMEX accepted(8 or 10 per table)

Sponsored by

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The Tashme ProjectCollection of information on the Japanese Canadians who were interned at Tashme from 1942-1946
The Heritage Committee’s Archiving Committee in collaboration with the Nikkei National Museum(Burnaby, BC), is seeking to collect family profiles of Tashme internees during the period of 19421946. If you have information that would help us with this project, we would appreciate you
completing this form and returning it to:
The Heritage Committee, Tashme Project
c/o JCCC
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, M3C 1Z5
The information completed in this form should only include the individuals who lived at theaddress indicated in the form. A separate form should be completed for each address.

Tashme Resident’s Information
Family Name:
Total number of your family members
living in the same residence inTashme.
Address in Tashme - (Please indicate if
you lived on a Blvd./Ave./Apartment)
Husband or Head of Household’s name
Wife’s name
Did your grandparents live with you and if
so what were their names?
Did your in-laws live with you and if sowhat were their names?
Did your siblings live with you and if sowhat were their name? (eldest to
youngest)

Please turn over to complete the chart
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Tashme Resident’s Information....cont’d.
Did other extended family members livewith you and if so what were their names?
Did any family member die while interned
at Tashme? Who were they?

Date

Was anyone of your family member’s bornin Tashme and what were their names?

Date

Were you one of the original families whoarrived in 1942? Where did your family
live prior to your internment?
Did you arrive in 1945/46 as one of therepatriation group? From where were you
re-located?
Did your family share youraccommodations with another family and if
so, who were they?
Information completed byContact phone number/email
If you have questions regarding this project or form, please contact one of the following:
Elizabeth Fujita, Sedai Project Coordinator-

Jan Nobuto, Heritage Archiving Committee member Linda Kawamoto Reid, Nikkei National Museum-

elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.303
jnobuto@sympatico.ca
lreid@nikkeiplace.org

We appreciate your help and support in collecting this information about Tashme.
JCCC Heritage Committee, Archiving Committee
Nikkei National Museum

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