2012 Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) ~ Cranes
February Movie - The Makioka Sisters
Kimiko Koyanagi Doll Exhibit
春祭り２０１２ ～鶴～
２月映画鑑賞会：細雪
小柳喜美子 人形展
February 2012 2012年2月 Vol.38 Issue 2

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2011-12 JCCC Board of Directors

President		
Past President 		
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
George Hewson
Chris Hope
Shari Hosaki
James Matsumoto
Lorene Nagata		
Christine Nakamura
Yuki Nakamura		
Dereck Oikawa
Russell Onizuka
Cary Rothbart
Nao Seko
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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Sandy Chan
Administrative Assistant		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
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, Jerome Geronimo, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Section: Toshiko Yamashita, Haruko Ishihara, Maki Klotz
Cover Picture: Upcoming events, Koyanagi doll photo by Yukuko Ishiguro
Your news is welcome! Please send articles to:
newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347 newsletter@jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the March issue is Friday February 3,
2012. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。 3月号の締め切りは2012年2月3日(金）です。

2Haru Matsuri

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March 11 Remembrance Event

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Koyanagi Doll Exhibit

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Heritage News

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Past Events and Community News

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Donations

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JCCCイベント情報役

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

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

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Calendar of Events

February
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Movie: GANTZ & GANTZ Perfect Answer
Karaoke ClubTaiko workshop
Valentine Cake Workshop (in Japanese)
JCCC closed –Family Day
Japanese Cooking Class
Movie Night: The Makioka Sisters
Karaoke Club
Kimiko Koyanagi Doll Exhibit 		
Opening Reception

March
Sat /Sun 3 & 4
Sat
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Sun
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Mon/Fri 12-16
Mon/Fri 12-16
Thu
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Haru Matsuri
Karaoke Club
March 11 Remembrance Event
Kamp Kodomo
Kids Musical Workshop (in Japanese)
Ukulele Workshop starts
Tatsujin Gei Concert
Spring classes start
Karaoke Club
70th Anniversary of WWII Internment
Conference

April
Sun
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Fri
6
Sat
7
Sat
21
Fri
27
Sat
28

70th Anniversary of WWII Internment
Conference
JCCC closed –Good Friday
Karaoke Club
Sakura Ball
Wine Tasting Seminar (in Japanese)
Karaoke Club

Haru Matsuri / Spring Festival 2012 ~ Cranes
One of the mildest winters in recent years has Toronto enjoying spring-like temperatureswith very little snow up until the middle of January. However, there is sure to be cold
weather and snow before the season is over. What better way to get ready for springthan by heading to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on March 3 and 4, 2012! The
JCCC will be opening their doors to everyone as they celebrate a weekend filled withactivities, entertainment and exhibits at Haru Matsuri 2012!
This year’s theme is Cranes. Shortly after we held our Spring Festival last year, the Tohoku region in Japan experienced the devastating
earthquake and tsunami. The JCCC Foundation responded by forming the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Along with this fundraising, we
also created an initiative in conjunction with the GTA school boards. Many volunteers went out to schools to raise awareness by teaching
children to fold origami cranes and create Senbazuru (1000 crane mobiles for good luck). The students also wrote letters of support andencouragement to their counterparts in the affected regions. With the upcoming anniversary, we felt this theme was an opportunity torenew our commitment and encouragement for recovery in the region and to recognize the progress that has been made in such a shortperiod of time.
Haru Matsuri will also include Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka Shishu (embroidery),
Origami (paperfolding), Tea Ceremony and Sumi-e (brush painting). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas and you can sign up for
our Spring programmes.
There will be a very special exhibit of Kimiko Koyanagi’s dolls in the Heritage Gallery. Mrs. Koyanagi will also be speaking in the gallery
over the weekend. She will be offering opportunities to learn more about her dolls and doll-making in general.
The JCCC's martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of "The Way of the Warrior" through Aikido, Judo, Karate, Iaido, Naginata,
Kyudo and Kendo.
For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing) by JCCC traditional dance groups Ayame-Kai, Himawari Buyo Kai
and Sakura-Kai, Koto and Shamisen by the York University Japanese Music Ensemble and Taiko (Japanese drumming). Japanese cuisine
will also be available in the food court.
As always, the JCCC entrance will feature an elaborate display of Hina Matsuri Dolls. For a small fee visitors can have the opportunity
to dress in traditional costume then head on over to the display to take their own photos.
Gather your family and friends and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!
Date:		Time:		Admission:

Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4, 2012
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Family $12 (2 adults/2 children), Adults $5, Children and Seniors $2, JCCC Members free

For further information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345, or visit our website at www.jccc.on.ca.

Culture and Fun at March Break Kamp
Kodomo 2012
Don’t miss out on all the March Break fun at the JCCC! Kamp
Kodomo is returning for another exciting week filled with culturalactivities and amazing learning experiences.
Our March Break camp features many of the favourites of thesummer, such as martial arts, drama, and crafts. It also includes
participation in Nikkei Kids Day, a half-day cultural programorganized by the Heritage Committee of the JCCC.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday
March 12 to Friday March 16. Fees for this program are $180 per
child for a 5-day session. A 10% discount will be applied for JCCC
members, and additional children from the same family will receive
a 5% discount. Extended camp care is available 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
per day, and a special activity. Campers are required to bring alunch and drink.
Our program leader, Jerome, is back for another week! Jerome
spent three years teaching English in Japan before obtaining his
Masters degree in Education at the University of Toronto. He has

been running Kamp Kodomo since the summer of 2010, and has agreat program lined up for March.
So call us today, as the registration deadline is March 2, 2012.
Kamp Kodomo’s maximum enrollment is 20 children.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345, or check our website at www.jccc.on.ca.
Student volunteers needed!
Have you been keeping up with your volunteering hours? Do you
have enough to fulfill your high school requirements? Do you want
the opportunity to increase these hours? If you are motivated,looking for leadership opportunities, and enjoy working withchildren, this may be for you! We are looking for up to four energetic
student volunteers (minimum 14 yrs old) to assist the program
leader with Kamp Kodomo. The Kamp runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm
from Monday March 12 to Friday March 16. Interested volunteers
should send their resume to Christine Takasaki at christinet@jccc.
on.ca or at 416-441-2345 ext. 221.

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Fourth Annual Sakura Ball Honouring
George Takei, April 21, 2012
Building on three successful years, the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Sakura Ball;
the Centre’s largest annual fundraising event. Bringing together
the best of Canadian and Japanese entertainment, cuisine, art,business and style, the Sakura Ball is a one-of-a-kind, not to be
missed gala event.
Last year’s Sakura Ball was special in that not only did the galaraise over $200,000 for the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s
Legacy Campaign, it also marked the official presentation of the
JCCC’s $100,000 donation to the Japanese Red Cross to assist
with earthquake relief efforts.
One of the Sakura Ball’s many highlights is the presentationof the Sakura Award. In the spirit of the JCCC’s vision, theaward recognizes exceptional contributions to the promotion andexchange of Japanese culture and enhancing awareness of Nikkei
heritage within Canada and abroad. The JCCC has honoured threeincredible individuals with the Sakura Award: the Right Honourable
Brian Mulroney; celebrated architect, Raymond Moriyama; andworld-renowned scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, Dr.
David Suzuki.
The JCCC is excited to once again have the opportunity tohonour another extraordinary individual, Mr. George Takei. Bestknown for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television andfilm series Star Trek, George has had a significant impact on how
the Nikkei are viewed and accepted by the global community. He is
also a recognized leader and champion of human rights issues.
With planning well under way, excitement for the upcoming
Sakura Ball continues to build in the community. The JCCC is
pleased to announce TD Bank Group as the Presenting Sponsor,
Shiseido as VIP Reception Sponsor and the Toronto Star as Print
Media Partner. With strong partners such as these, the 2012 Sakura
Ball will no doubt be a celebrated success.
Please visit the gala website: www.sakuraball.com. If you
have any questions, we welcome them and look forward to hearing
from you. To receive more information about ticket/table sales,sponsorship opportunities, how to donate an auction item or topurchase an ad in the Gala programme, please call or e-mail Sarah
Burd at 416- 249-0788 or sarahb@jccc.on.ca.
Keep checking the JCCC newsletter for updates on the Fourth
Annual Sakura Ball. Be sure to save the date – Saturday April 21,
2012!

March 11 Remembrance Event
The JCCC will be holding a March 11
Remembrance Event at the Kobayashi Hallon March 11, 2012, in order to be remindedof the people who are still suffering fromthe devastation caused by the tsunami andearthquake in Tohoku last year.
There will be a short film presentation
Illustration by Davidof Yuki Nakamura’s recent documentary
Namisato
film and a report by Koko Kikuchi, who
has delivered origami cranes, letters, and“Yosegaki” (collected messages to families in affected areas) to
five prefectures and local schools in the Tohoku region. There will
also be a report on the JCCC Origami Crane Project, as well as an
update on the JCCC Foundation’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Please mark your calendar for Sunday March 11, from 1:00pm
to 4:00pm, to participate in this important event and to keep in mind
the people whose lives have been forever changed by last year’s
disaster. A display of letters from children in Japan and letters fromthe affected prefectures open at 1:00pm, and the presentation
starts at 2:00pm.

From the Board Of Directors
It’s the start of a new year and the Board is setting its focus onsome important areas such as Finance, the Sakura Ball, and therenovation of the new space on the first floor. There are many
committees starting up for upcoming events - including Haru
Matsuri in March and Bazaar in May. There will also be an event
commemorating the one year anniversary of the tsunami andearthquake in northeast Japan on March 11 (see article above).
The JCCC has become a vibrant and active place, with somany activities, programs, and special events. It is truly the “hub of
the community”. There is so much to look forward to in 2012 andthe Board and staff are working diligently to plan for a busy year.
Next year we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary and will get
started planning events soon!
As we move into the new year, we continue to ask for support
from the community to help to keep the JCCC financially stable.
Also we welcome volunteers to help support our committees andevents. We are so fortunate and appreciative of all our volunteers.
Please read on about the many upcoming activities at the
JCCC in this edition of the Newsletter. Happy New Year!

February Movie Night: The Makioka Sisters (Sasameyuki)
The Makioka Sisters is director Kon Ichikawa’s telling of Junichiro Tanizaki’s
Sasameyuki, one of the greatest novels of the 20th Century. In Osaka in the years
immediately before World War II, four aristocratic women try to preserve a way of lifethat is vanishing - a poignant yet unsparing portrait of a family, and an entire society,sliding into the abyss of modernity.
Starring Keiko Kishi, Yoshiko Sakuma , Sayuri Yoshinaga, and Yuko Kotegawa.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Date: Thursday February 23, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $8 General, $6 JCCC members

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Kimiko Koyanagi and the Muraoka Family Doll Makers February 26 – April 3, 2012
I grew up in the family business, helping to make doll heads – something I was allowed to do. On March 2, the girls' school I was attending
was bombed and the students were evacuated to Chiba Prefecture – I went there because I knew that otherwise, I would have to make bullets
like other girls. Tokyo was fire-bombed a week later on March 9…
Kimiko Koyanagi’s figurative sculptures and the doll-making legacy of Japan’s Muraoka Family are the focusof this exhibition project at the JCCC.This exhibition is a strong reflection of the JCCC Gallery’s mandate toprovide a context for presenting and examining work by Japanese Canadian and Japanese artists. The artists(all members of the Muraoka family) are rooted in the craft of traditional Japanese doll-making. The collective
range of their individual practices, however, provides the opportunity for us to look at both the rich influence of
their shared traditional training and the personal inventiveness that they apply to it. Kimiko Muraoka Koyanagi
is a third-generation member of the Muraoka family of doll-makers. She immigrated to Canada forty years ago,and has produced a large and distinguished body of work that features solitary, elongated, female figures.
They’re made in the traditional way – a painstaking process in which she mixes finely-ground paulownia woodshavings, with paste and rice paper, then carves and sands the hardened medium. The figures are coated witha blend of sea-shell paste and watercolour.
Koyanagi has arranged for the participation of her two surviving siblings (of eight – all doll-makers), Shigeru
Muraoka (Tokyo) and Michiko Stone (California), as well as 4th generation doll-makers, Fumihiko and Katsuuhiko
Muraoka (Tokyo). There will be 40 – 45 dolls in the exhibition, over half of which are by Koyanagi. She will
exhibit new pieces, as well as selected works from her collection and from private collections in Toronto.
The exhibition is an homage to the tradition of doll-making and its continuing evolution.
An important part of this project is the promotion of appreciation for what is fast becoming “a lost art”, as Photo courtesy of Yukuko Ishiguro.
Koyanagi describes it. In Japan, there are few traditional doll-makers remaining, and the skills and knowledgeof techniques are disappearing. In Canada, her work is esteemed among a small but discerning segment of the general public. There will
be an artist’s talk, and a demonstration (dates TBA). The artists look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience with the Japanese
Canadian and the larger community The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with the annual Japanese custom of Girl’s Day (Hina Matsuri),when a tiered platform of dolls is displayed at the JCCC lobby. And, during the 2012 March school break, Nikkei Kid’s Day will feature a dollmaking theme.
Although Kimiko Koyanagi has an impressive background of exhibitions and public attention (she was featured on Veronica Tennants’
Arts & Entertainment series of artist profiles on CBC TV) there is a wide lack of understanding of what she and her family do. This project
aims to address this situation by working in conjunction with the community framework of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to focus
attention to an important artist and the tradition she works in.
"The house was near the Arakawa River. My father’s responsibility was to take care of the neighbourhood/district. He and my eldest
brother stayed. They couldn’t see anything because the smoke was so dense. All the houses were on fire, and burned down. Except ourhouse, which survived even though the walls were scorched. So, many people came to stay – it was like a refugee camp and there was no
food. My father and younger brother brought rice and tried to feed them. Then, for two or three years everyone moved to Chiba. No dollmaking."
Opening Reception: Sunday February 26 2:00pm-5:00pm. Everyone welcome.

Nikkei Kids Day 2012

Let's go Skiing!

This year, the popular March Break children’s event Nikkei Kids
Day (organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee) is taking placeon Monday March 12, 2012. Like the previous years, it will bepacked with exciting activities designed for children. Activities will
include: crafts, games, cooking, drawing, colouring, a memorialphoto to take home, and much much more. It’s also the perfectopportunity for children to learn about their Japanese heritage.
There are two free sessions to choose from: Morning (9:00am
to 11:00am) or Afternoon (1:00pm to 3:00pm). You can drop by atanytime during the session times. There is no charge to participate
in this event, but a parent, grandparent, or adult guardian must
accompany each participant for the entire session. Activities aremost suited for children aged 6 years old and up.
Pre-registration is required. Please call the JCCC at 416-4412345, or email jccc@jccc.on.ca to register. Last year there waseven a waiting list, so remember to register early!

Everyone is invited - Nikkei, Ijusha and friends of the community.
You can ski in English – you can ski in Japanese. The important
thing is to join in and have fun!
The common language is snow, laughter and hot chocolate!
We will meet at the JCCC, jump on a bus and head up to Blue
Mountain. We have a group discount so it is much cheaper thandriving up by yourself and paying for you own lift ticket. Equipment
rentals are available at the resort.
Reserve your spot soon because seats on the bus are limited!
The date is Saturday February 25, 2012. For more information,please see ad on p.12 or call 416-441-2345 to register.

Ukulele ClassDue to popular demand, the ukulele class starting in March 2012
is now full! Please check our upcoming newsletters and/or JCCC
website for information about future classes.

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70th Anniversary of WWII Internmentand Dispersal of Japanese Canadians
The JCCC Heritage Committee is proud to present the 70th
Anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Dispersal at a conference
that will take place on March 31 and April 1, 2012.
This event provides the community with a capstonecommemorative occasion that recognizes the personal and politicalsignificance of the internment and dispersal of the Japanese
Canadians 70 years ago.
Under the heading of “Keisho”, “Passing the legacy of theJapanese Canadian dispersal to future generations”, the conference
opens with an overview of the Sedai Project and a special prescreening of the documentary, “Hatsumi: One Grandmother's
Journey Through the Japanese Canadian Internment” by Chris
Hope.
The afternoon portion includes the opportunity to take partin two interactive sessions that engage participants in exploring
the history of the Japanese Canadian community and discussing
important topics surrounding the community’s future.
We encourage all generations to attend – bring your parents,
grandparents, children, and grandchildren to explore Japanese
Canadian history through stories and storytelling, documentaries
and reflection that will build a shared understanding of ourcommunity.
Date & Time:			

Saturday March 31, 2012 from 9:00am 		(registration starts at 8:00am)			Tickets: 		
			
			
			

Sunday April 1, 2012 from 1:00pm
Adults - $70
Children under 13 & students (with valid ID) - $20*Prices include tax. JCCC Members receive a
special discount of $15

For more information contact Lisa Uyeda at 416-441-2345 ext. 303
or lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca. Information is also available on www.
jccc.on.ca and www.sedai.ca.
Follow the JCCC and updates on the Conference:
Twitter: @JCCC_Toronto
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JapaneseCanadianCulturalCentre

Sedai Corner
The Sedai Project is committed tocollecting,documenting,preserving
and sharing the history of the Japanese
Canadians. We, the Sedai Committee,
collect and preserve the Japanese Canadian history through audio
and video recordings in a relaxed interview format. We continue tosearch for all Japanese Canadians who were born in the pre-war
and war years to come and share their stories with us.
As of December 31, 2011, the Sedai Project is pleased toannounce 133 individuals have documented their stories with us
in a Sedai interview, totalling approximately 322 hours. We would
like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Kay Mitsui, Kaz Nishio,
Paul Omoto, Tin Goto, Arthur Kobayashi, Kuni Fukusaka, Nana
Nishimura, and Sam Baba for allowing us to preserve their uniquestories.
A special thank you is given to Joe & Fumi Ohori and to Dr.
Henry & Joanne Sugiyama for their kind donations to the Sedai
Project. We are happy to congratulate Dr. Henry & Joanne
Sugiyama who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
In lieu of gifts, the Sugiyama’s asked friends and family to donate
to the Sedai Project. A sincere thank you is extended to them andto their friends and family for their generosity.
We greatly appreciate and understand that every contribution
made to the Sedai Project helps us create a lasting legacy for the
younger generations. We hope you will help us create a lastingarchive for the younger generations by continuing to support Sedai
through your donations and by sharing your stories, photographs
and memoirs with us.
We are pleased to announce that our Sedai Project coordinator,
Lisa Uyeda, has been selected as the Toronto delegate for thisyear’s Japanese Canadian Leadership Program, hosted by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Following in the footsteps of
Sharon Marubashi (Secretary, JCCC Board Member, and Torontodelegate 2011) and Lorene Nagata (Chair of Sedai, JCCC Board
Member, and Toronto delegate 2010), Lisa will be travelling to Japanin February 2012 and for the first time, will experience Japan. Lisa
looks forward to visiting Japan where she awaits experiencing theJapanese culture, traditions, people, food, and reconnecting withher heritage roots.
The Sedai Project continues to collect the Issei & Nisei story,
anyone who wishes to share their story or who wishes to learn
more about Sedai please contact Lisa Uyeda at 6 Garamond Court,
Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5 or lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca or by telephone
at 416-441-2345 ext 303. In the meantime you can also find more
information about the project at www.sedai.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Nostalgia Night 2012

Were you lucky enough to have one of these lovely ladies be your Valentine?
We want to know. Please email heritage@jccc.on.ca if you recognize any of theladies in this photo. Or, feel free to join us in the Nikkei Heritage Resource Centre
on Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 10 and 3 to help identify people in otherphotos.

Mark your calendars for another great evening at this years
Nostalgia Night, honouring Nipponia Home and Momiji HealthCare Society on Saturday June 16, 2012. The Nostalgia Night
Committee would like to welcome volunteers to join us this year in
the kitchen and during the afternoon event. Come help prepare ourhome cooked Japanese Canadian buffet on Friday June 15 and/or
Saturday June 16. Please contact heritage at heritage@jccc.on.ca,
416-441-2345, for more information.

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Hiroshima Kenjinkai Shinbokukai

Japanese Antique Evaluation by David Pepper

Meet old and new friends at the Hiroshima Kenjinkai Shinbokukai tobe held at the Toronto Buddhist Church at 1011 Sheppard Avenue
West, near the intersection of Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue
West, on Saturday March 17, 2012.
Registration and reception starts at 12:30pm followed by a
Buddhist memorial service at 1:00pm. The program will include ashort business meeting, bingo, karaoke, group sing song, obento
and door prizes.
Those planning to attend are asked to contact; Fred Kotani,905-820-5594; George Nakano, 905-785-9381; Mike Honda,
905-385-6325 (Hamilton); Lily Motomura, 905-881-1076; or Kay
Yaguchi, 416-757-4306 by March 12, 2012.

Back by popular demand, the Toronto NAJC is proud to announce
that Mr. David Pepper, an acknowledged expert on Japanese
antiques and folk-art will be conducting an evaluation at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre on Saturday March 24, 2012.
This will be David’s third evaluation session at the Centre.
There will be a charge of $25 per item for a verbal evaluation
and a time limit of 10 minutes per item. We encourage you to booka specific time as soon as possible. We will try to accommodate
your request for a specific time but please try to be available during
the day.
The event is being funded by the National Associationof Japanese Canadians and organized by the NAJC Toronto
Chapter.

by Hiroshima Kenjinkai

Momiji Health Care Society Bazaar is
one week earlier this year!
by Momiji Health Care Society

Get an early jump on Spring, and at the same time help the Momiji
Community Bazaar on Saturday March 24, 2012 from 12:00pm to
3:30pm.
Take cuttings of plants; set aside things you no longer needsuch as books of all kinds, toys, Japanese wares; cuddle up in
front of the TV and use your favorite handicraft to make items to be
sold.
The manju, baked goods, sushi, pies and karinto/savouries
booths will be glad of contributions from your kitchen; they arealways early sell-outs. In keeping with current trends we are also
baking less sweet things, like scones and cheese biscuits, andadding pickles and preserves to our offerings. Please let us know
the ingredients of baked goods and savouries so we can properly
label what we sell.
Become involved as a volunteer. Come help at our manju andsushi bees the day before - pass on your skills to the next generation(we have jobs for the inexperienced too!); offer your help in setting
up, tearing down and in manning the various stations. If you areable to help in any of these tasks, please contact Jovel Patricio at
the Momiji office 416-261-6683 to be put in touch with the correct
team.
Come out March 24 and meet your friends, hunt for treasuresand enjoy some Japanese cuisine. We hope to see you all there!

Markham's Generous Donation
The City of Markham’s Rising Sun Campaign made a $225,000
donation to the JCCC Foundation’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
The JCCC thanks David Tsubouchi, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and all
the good people of Markham for their generosity.

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From left to right:
David Tsubouchi,Frank Scarpitti,
Councillor ColinCampbell,Councillor Alex Chiu,
Gary Kawaguchi,
James Heron,
Shari Hosaki,
Sid Ikeda.

by Toronto NAJC

Date: Saturday March 24, 2012
Time:
8:30am to 5:00pm
Where: NAJC Toronto Chapter Office, Suite 240 in JCCC
Contact: 416-516-1375 (office); Email: torontonajc@gmail.com“Japanese Canadian History” What agreat opportunity to learn!
by Koko Kikuchi

The “Japanese Canadian History” seminar, monthly series of eightfrom January to September, was a great success. The lecturer Mr.
Yusuke Tanaka, who is a managing editor and Japanese editor of
The Nikkei Voice, demonstrated his unmatched knowledge of andinsight into the complex and profound Japanese Canadian history.
All the students were quite impressed by his human network ofJapanese Canadians who are Issei, Nisei, Sansei and Ijusha,
including those who are living outside of Canada and were alreadydeceased.
In addition to a complete history of Japanese Canadians from
Manzo Nagano to modern times, individuals of great influence inthe history, and world history as a backdrop of Japanese Canadianhistory were also talked about which gave us a strong impressionthat even Japanese Canadian history cannot be isolated fromwhat’s happening around the globe.
This seminar series provided an excellent opportunity for post
war immigrants to understand that the current Japanese Canadian
community is the fruit of its history and thus to be conscious about
what we do today forms the future community in which our children
will live.
A total of 27 people registered in this seminar, an averageof 15 people attended each session, and four people had perfectattendance. Congratulations!
On behalf of this project, I would like to express my sincere
gratitude to Mr. Yusuke Tanaka for giving lectures as a volunteer,and students who generously shared their knowledge, informationand experience regarding Japanese Canadian history.

Coming in May...
Hachiouji Kuruma Ningyo Performance.
Details in the March 2012 issue.

Congratulations Connie!
Connie Sugiyama, Advisor to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Board and founder and Past Chair of
the JCCC's Sedai Project, has been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011by
the Women's Executive Network and the Financial Post Magazine. She was also named to the same list in2009.
Connie is the Deputy Chair and a partner of a national law firm, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP. She was
the first woman to serve as the Chair of the Hospital for Sick Children and was a Trustee of the hospital from2002-2011 and a director of the SickKids Foundation. She earned a 2010 World of Difference 100 Award fromThe International Alliance for Women for her contribution to the economic empowerment of women.
Connie has always been a great community and JCCC leader. We all take great pride in her
accomplishments and offer our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

Fun-filled Winter Family Festival 2011!
With hopes of providing a fun day especially for young families, the JCCC presented the first annual Winter Family Festival on Dec. 11, 2011.
The day was filled with lots of activities and entertainment for children, and brought together people from different backgrounds to celebrate
the festive season.
Inside Kobayashi Hall, over 200 children made Christmas ornaments, decorated their own gingerbread man, drew a picture (or two) at
the manga corner, and made their own E-Tegami greeting cards. They also played some holiday-themed game and won some cool prizes.
Over 400 people enjoyed the joyful singing of Toronto Kodomo Musical, story-telling, and a spectacular magic show. The highlight of the day
was the special appearance of Santa, and children even received a complimentary picture with the man himself! Vendors were set up to add
to the festivities, and families could take a break in the dining hall, where snacks and light meals were available.
Also part of the Winter Family Festival was a Gingerbread House Contest. 15 entries, from simple houses to elaborate structures, wereput on display, and people voted for their favourite ones. Congratulations to the Takasaki family, who won first place with a two-storey brick
Victorian house. A piece of encouraging advice from our winners is “pay attention to detail”.
We would like to give a huge thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, staff, and members of
the Winter Family Festival planning committee for their help and support. Without them, the event
would not have been as successful as it was. Seeing smiles everywhere and with so much positive
response from the community, we are looking forward to a wonderful festival again later this year!
Snapshots from the Winter Family Festival, including the winner of the Gingerbread House Contest.
Photos courtesy of Byron Chan.

9New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance is anight of Elegance and Tradition!

The JCCC’s Annual Shinnen Kai is theright way to start off a New Year!

The JCCC New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance for 2011 was agreat success. It was very well attended with 167 guests. The
Prime Rib Buffet Dinner, enjoyed by all in attendanceand delicious
as always, was catered by Calvert’s Catering. The decorationstransformed the Kobayashi Hall into an elegant ballroom by Kay
Fujiwara and her crew, where the guests had a wonderful evening
dancing the night away. Dancers Lawrence and Ann Chan, whohave won awards in Dance Competitions, demonstrated their skillson the dance floor. At midnight, champagne and sushi was served.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and as they were leaving, they all
said, see you next year. We hope that if you have not come to thisevent recently, you will plan on joining us next year. We want tothank the committee and volunteers, and JCCC staff.

Kobayashi Hall was again the place to be for the annual Shinnen
Kai New Year’s Banquet. With more than 200 attendees, the startof the new year was celebrated with an incredible evening of finedining and entertainment. Chef Kunio Ishii of Toriichi Catering
outdid himself again in preparing the star of the show. The buffet
was an incredible array of traditional o-sechi ryori (new year’s
dishes) including nishime, zoni, sashimi, sushi and so much more.
Rounding out the evening, we were treated to some stellar singing
by Etsuko Doyama, Tomohide Hirano and Eiko Mernagh. This wascomplimented by the elegant odori of the Himawari Buyo Kai.
The JCCC is grateful for the support and participation of all
three singers, the Himawari Buyo Kai, Byron Chan, Jenn Peirceand Marty Kobayashi, as well as the other volunteers and staff who
worked together to make this event happen. A very special Thank
You to Mr. Kunio Ishii and his family for celebrating this holiday withus each year.
Photos courtesy of Byron Chan.

Fun and excitement
at the New Year's Eve
Dinner and Dance.
Photo courtesy of
Joy-ce Lee

Joshi Judo Newsby Gerald N. Okimura - Sensei (Joshi Judo), 4th Dan
Over the past number of years, the JCCC Judo Kai has been offering
a women’s only Judo class aimed towards women wishing to learn
Judo on a recreational basis. Classes include Nage Waza (throwing
techniques) Osae Waza (immobilization techniques) as well as
Shime Waza (chokes) and Kansetsu Waza (elbow joint locks). This
year, the class started to learn Kata which is a set choreographedmoves with a partner; in particular, Juno Kata (Gentle Kata).
Juno Kata was the first Kata developed by Judo founder
Jigoro Kano. Initially it was created as an exercise for women but
has exploded in popularity with both sexes performing it at highcompetitive level tournaments. It involves slow targeted attacks by
the Uke and defended and counter-attacked by the Tori. Ironicallyfor being “the gentle Kata” this is one of the harder Kata to perform
well as it requires a large amount of technique and control.
Two Judoka (students of Judo) have worked hard to learn
and perform the Kata and after a bit of Sensei persuasion, Monica
Morishita (Tori) and Donia Sawwan (Uke) entered their first
tournament (Ajax Budokan tournament - November 26, 2011).
Both arrived early at the Shiai Jo (tournament place) since10

Kata is generally performed prior to themain regular fighting shiai. Both were
nervous with anticipation of their firstevent. As a coach, it was difficult for me
to relate my life time of shiai experienceand expectations to them. It is something
one can learns only through experience.
From the beginning bow to the end,
Monica and Donia executed their Kata
well without major mistakes and despite
all the noisy distractions. This was also
Monica and Donia! Photo
their first performance in front of high courtesy of JCCC Judo Club
ranking evaluators (Sensei William
Dorherty (7th Dan) and Duncan Vignales (7th Dan)). Comments
by the evaluators to me were geared towards more experienced
Kata competitors rather than beginners which is very encouraging.
(Monica and Donia’s performance can be viewed on Youtube at:
http://youtube/R7h15w-P7u4 ). Congratulations to both Monica
and Donia for a performance well done.
For those interested in joining Joshi Judo, classes are held
Sundays at 1.30pm. Come on out and give it a try.

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

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

JCCC
Mrs. Pat Adachi
100
Miki Maikawa's 100th birthday
Ahuri Theatre
165
Anonymous
10
Ms. Judith Arai
100
Bell Canada
2,500
Mr. Byron Chan
289
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edamura
1,000
Mr. Ian Findlay
150
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fujii
500
Mrs. Shizuko Fujimoto
50
Mr. Gary Hamasaki &Ms. Gloria Baxter
18
Ms. Chizu Hashizume
27
Mrs. Mariko Hatanaka
100
Mr. Neil Henderson
20
Mr. and Mrs. Junji Ikeno
21
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
50
Mr. Ray Inata &Mrs. Karen Tanaka-Inata50
Ms. Kikuye Inouye200
Ms. Sayumi Ito
10
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Irizawa
60
JCCC Judo Kai
200
JCCC Kendo Club
800
Mrs. Romy Kerwin-Abe
Wheelchair
Rev Takao Kishii
100
Mr. Martin Kobayashi
20
Mr. Kiyoshi Koyanagi
25
Mr. Luis Loma
30
Mr. Cristian Malinescu
100
Mrs. Hilda Mitsubata
100
Mrs. May Mitsui
250
Mr. Gordon Mori
50
Mrs. Alice Nicholson
50
Mr. and Mrs. Fumihiro Nishikaze 100
Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura
25
Mr. Richard Nishino
27
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
100
Mickey Maikawa's 100th birthday
Anonymous
500
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto
50
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato100
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shin
150
Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda
1,000
Mr. Masamichi Shizuru
1,000
Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa
100
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Takagi
25
In appreciation-Marty Kobayashi's
consultation
Mr. Terence Takashima
100
Winter Family FestMr. Thomas Takashima
100
Mrs. Yuriko Takeuchi
100
Mr. Howie H. Toda
50
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki
50
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Tsuchida100
Mr. and Mrs. Masami Tsuruoka
10

Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno
Mrs. Masae Yamashita
Mrs. Sumi Yasui
Mrs. Marcia Masako Yoshida

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27
33
100

Corporate & Foundations
Donations & Sponsorships
Anonymous
Select Wine Merchants Corp
The Japan Foundation
The Mitsui Canada Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation
In Memoriam
In memory of Barbara Kazuyo
Kuwahara
Purina100
Mr. James D. Fernihough55
Ms. Mary Siemiesz
50
In memory of Bessie Masukawa
Ms. Sharon Fune
100
Ms. Joy Sato50
In memory of Don Kiyonaga
Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga
200
In memory of Eiko Maruno
Erzsebet Vigh25
In memory of Florence Sagara
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
25
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
25
In memory of Grace Ebisuzaki
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
25
In memory of Grace Fujiki
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
25
In memory of Haruo Ohashi
Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa
25
In memory of Jusuke and Harue
TamakiMr. and Mrs. George Oyagi
25
In memory of Kay Kunitomo
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
20
In memory of Loved Ones
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
1,000
In memory of Mary Nobuoka
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
25
In memory of Mioko Lucy Shimizu
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai
25
Mr. and Mrs. John Hayami
50
Mr. Yoshio Hyodo
100
Mrs. Yuriko Takeuchi
50
In memory of Mitsue Nakatsu
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Joji Nakanishi
50
In memory of Mr. Victor Ohashi
Mrs. Haruko Bando30
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
25
Dr. I Keltz
54
Mrs. Miyoko Masaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga
30

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura
25
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
25
Ms. Kaye Oda
25
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki
25
Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama
25
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tonegawa
25
In memory of Mrs. Kay Kunitomo &Mrs. Florence Sagara
Anonymous
30
In memory of Satoshi Uyede
Mr. Masuo Yamashita
50
In memory of Sayako Rose Kimura
Ms. Marie M Hori
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda
25
Mrs. Mati Metsis
30
Mrs. Margaret Nagai
35
Mrs. Sakae Nakata
20
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nasu
50
Mr. and Mrs. K Nasu
50
Ms. Kathleen Nasu
50
Mr. & Mrs. Roy &Marianne Natsuhara
50
Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki
20
Mrs. Karen Onizuka
100
Ms. Lorraine Shiyaji
100
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki
25
Mr. Tad Yonekura
20
Mrs. Setsuko Yoshida
20
In memory of Terrie Sakamoto
Mr. Gordon H. Sakamoto
100
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Takagi
25
In memory of Tsutomu Tanaka
Mr. and Mrs. Koko Kikuchi
100
Ishizue Award
Mr. and Mrs. Takao Sawada
50
In honour of Goro Kawaguchi
Ms. Kay Nagao
50
In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Frank &Betty Moritsugu
Heritage
Mrs. Pat Adachi
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
In appreciation - Veterans Day

50

Sedai Project
Mrs. Eleanor Maruno
200
In memory of Mike Maruno
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori
50
60th Anniversary of Dr. Henry andMrs. Joanne Sugiyama
Mr. Roland Altoff
50
Ms. Lorraine Bell250
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fulton
150
Mr. and Mrs. William Gruber
300
Ms. Diana Haddad
100
Ms. Marianne Heller
60

11DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of Jan 9, 2012
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mr. and Mrs. David Kirby
Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Kirby
Mr. Marcus Blaik Kirby
Ms. Audrey Leybourne
Ms. Coralie Miller
Mr. and Mrs. T Miyata
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishi
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nishi Sr
Mr. Norman Sobel
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Urback
Ms. Samantha Yamada
Ms. Teri Yamada

100
400
300
60
60
50
100
60
60
100
50
250

Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani

960

LeaderMr. David Moriyama
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Nishio
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wilson
PartnerMr. and Mrs. San Ariza
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doi
Ms. Ruby Fukumoto
Mr. Gary Hamasaki &Ms. Gloria Baxter
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ishida
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kitazaki
Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
Mrs. Margaret Mori
Ms. Kay Nagao

Mr. and Mrs. Akio Oda
Mrs. Dale Reid
Mr. and Mrs. Ross ShinDr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takasaki
Dr. Jane Toyota
Mrs. Toshiko Usami
Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama

500
500
500
443
110
150
150

110
143
150
93
110
93
116
150
150

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

150
150
150
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JAPANESE FLORAL EXHIBITION
Presented by

IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY OF TORONTO

Sunday, March 25, 2011
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Demonstration
Professor Nagura
Kyoto, Japan

Ikebana Displays
Tea Room

Admission $5.00 at the door
For further information, phone: 416-229-9950 or
416-467-4962 or email: ikenoboto@sympatico.ca

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Remembering March 11

私たちは忘れません・３月１１日

日系文化会館では、
昨年３月１１日の東北関東大震災に遭われ、現在も苦しんでおられる被害者の方々を忘れないためのイベントを小林ホールにて開催致します。中村行子さんが昨秋に収録されたドキュメンタリー映画の紹介や、被災5県と現地校に、トロントの皆で作った千羽鶴と子供達からの手紙や寄せ書きを届けてくださり、当地の方々と交流を持たれた菊池幸工さんからの報告、
JCCC折り鶴プロジェクト代表のリサ・ウエダさんとその参加校の生徒さんからの報告、そしてＪＣＣＣファウンデーション日
本地震救済基金からの近況報告などが予定されております。被災地の方々に思いを寄せるこの意味あるイベントは３月１１日 (日)午後１時から４時（プレゼンテーションは２時から開始、
日本の被災地の子供達からの手紙及び被災県からの手紙の展示は１時から観覧できます。）を予定しておりますので、
奮ってご参加ください。

The JCCC will be holding a March 11 Remembrance Event in
Kobayashi Hall on March 11, 2012; a tribute to the people who are still
suffering from the devastation caused by the tsunami and earthquakein Tohoku last year. There will be a short film presentation of Yuki
Nakamura’s recent documentary film and a report by Koko Kikuchi,
who has delivered origami cranes, letters, and “Yosegaki” (collected
messages to families in affected areas) to five prefectures and local
schools in the Tohoku region. There will also be a report on the JCCC
Origami Crane Project, as well as an update on the JCCC Foundation’s
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. Please mark your calendar for Sunday
March 11, from 1pm to 4pm, to participate in this important eventand to keep in mind the people whose lives have been foreverchanged by last year’s disaster. A display of letters from children in
Japan and letters from the affected prefectures opens at 1pm, and thepresentation starts at 2pm.

Sunday, March 11, 1-4pm

Screening and Presentation start at 2pm

Kobayashi Hall, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
A documentary film screening by Yuki Nakamura
Report by Koko Kikuchi, who has delivered origami cranes and letters from children in Toronto
to five affected prefectures and local schools in Tohoku, Japan
Report on the JCCC Origami Crane Project and the JCCC Foundation’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

6 Garamond Court Toronto M3C 1Z5

www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo
March Break 2012
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 to 12 Years

Dates

March 12 – 16, 2012

Times

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

Fee

$ 180.00
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by trained and qualified instructors and many dedicated volunteers. This
team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition
to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time ina safe environment.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Martial ArtsMusic
Cooking
Dance

Language
History
Arts and Crafts
Geography
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.
Registrations will be accepted after January 4, 2012.
Registration deadline March 2, 2012.
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
March 12 – 16, 2012

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
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from each family
Additional Extended Program Fee

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Total

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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX($180.00 per week)($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: Refunds, less a $25.00 administrative charge perregistrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one week prior to the program start date.
Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A minimum of one programsupervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the JCCC office and we will endeavor
to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmlessthe Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any liability concerning our child(ren)'s
involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of 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 areavailable 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 25 children.
Registrations will be accepted after January 4, 2012. Registration deadline March 2, 2012
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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The 70th Anniversary of the Japanese
Canadian’s Dispersal Conference

Made possible by the generous support of

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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Registration form is available online at www.jccc.on.ca

March 31 - April 1, 2012
Location:
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

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Gala premiere of the documentary: “Hatsumi:
One Grandmother’s Journey through theJapanese Canadian Internment” by director
Chris Hope
Summary remarks, Question & Answer period
Cocktails & light refreshments

3:00

4:15
4:45

Welcome & Introduction to the day
Sharing Participant Reflections
Closing Statements for Conference

Sunday April 1, 2012
Afternoon program only

Social Time
Bento Dinner - Kobayashi Hall

Presented by Matt Miwa and Julie Tamiko
Manning, The TASHME Project is a verbatim
theatre piece which serves as a “living archive” ofJapanese Canadian history, focusing on wartime
experiences of children in the internment camps
during WW2

Registration
Welcome & Introduction to the Conference
Overview of the Sedai Project
BreakSpecial conference pre-screening of the
documentary: “Hatsumi: One Grandmother’s
Journey through the Japanese CanadianInternment” by director Chris HopeBox Lunch
Session One
Break
Session Two“TASHME Project” - Kobayashi Hall

1:00
1:15
2:45

5:30
6:00

12:15
1:45
2:45
3:00
4:30

8:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:15

Schedule of Events
Saturday March 31, 2012
Full day programFor more information contact Lisa Uyeda,
6 Garamond Court, Toronto On., MC3 1Z5,
416-441-2345 ext 303, lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca orvisit www.jccc.on.ca www.sedai.ca

We encourage Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei, Gosei,
Shin Ijusha, and Shin Nisei to participate in
exploring the Japanese Canadian history throughstories and storytelling, documentaries, andreflection that will build a shared understanding of
the Japanese Canadian community.

It continues to build an archive of “living stories”
available, ensuring, through the encouragement ofpublic awareness and education, that the chancesof any government sanctioned internment-likeevent occurring again are eliminated.

It provides an opportunity to celebrate the effortsof the community in preserving, archiving, anddisseminating stories documenting the Japanese
Canadian history and experience.

This conference provides the community with acapstone commemorative event that recognizes
the personal and political significance of theinternment and dispersal of the Japanese
Canadians on its 70th Anniversary.

Participants explore the life experience of those who joined
the military through the use of pictures, stories, anddiscussions with Nisei who were there.

F Walking into a Picture - Nisei Veterans

Participants explore the life experience of those who went toself supporting communities through the use of pictures,
stories, and discussions with Nisei who were there.

Communities

E Walking into a Picture - Self Supporting

Participants explore the life experience of those who weresent to road camps through the use of pictures, stories, anddiscussions with Nisei who were there.

D Walking into a Picture - Road Camp

Participants explore the life experience of those who chose togo work on farms through the use of pictures, stories, anddiscussions with Nisei who were there.

Farming

C Walking into a Picture - Farms & Sugar Beet

Join Chris Hope, director of “Hatsumi: One Grandmother’s
Journey through the Japanese Canadian Internment” andLisa Uyeda, coordinator for the Sedai Project to explore how
to interview to preserve your family story. Centered on theimportance of the Japanese Canadian history, learn aboutcollecting, documenting, and preserving your family history
for you and the future generations.

Interviewing to Preserve your Family History

For more information contact Lisa Uyeda
6 Garamond Court, Toronto ON, M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 ext 303 lisa.uyeda@jccc.on.ca
or visit www.jccc.on.ca www.sedai.ca

This documentary by Alejandro Yoshizawa, explores
Japanese Canadian history and the history of matsutake
hunting. The matsutake mushroom – a delicacy in Japanesecuisine – can only be found in the wild. Featuring interviews
with Japanese-Canadians from across Canada, the film
chronicles the long tradition of annual trips into the forest in
search of the much sought-after delicacy.

K The Hunt for Matsutake

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Lillian Michiko Blakey, an award-winning, sansei artist,
presents a thought-provoking session that invites
participants to explore issues of identity through her art andher personal story which spans the time from her family’s
forced removal from the west coast until today.

Who Am I - In Search of an Answer

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Participants explore the life experience of those who weresent to POW Camps through the use of pictures, stories, anddiscussions with Nisei who were there.

B Walking into a Picture - POW Camps

A Walking into a Picture - Internment Camps

Participants explore the life experience of those who weresent to internment camps through the use of pictures, stories,
and discussions with Nisei who were there.

H Marrying Outside, Documentary & Discussion“Torn Apart” explores the uprooting of the Japanese
Canadian community in British Columbia through thefictional diary of Mary Kobayashi, a 12-year-old girl living in
Vancouver in 1941. When Japan attacks Pearl Harbor,
Mary’s life is turned upside down. This moderated session
includes a book reading by author, Susan Aihoshi followed
by a question and answer period.

G Torn Apart

Join Natalie Higashi, to view her documentary, “Marrying
Outside”, engage in activities and discuss identity and thechanging nature of the Japanese Canadian community.
Natalie’s documentary was made for CBC's The Current
and focuses on the high rate of intermarriage of Japanese
Canadian - the highest of all ethnic groups in North America
at 95%.

Each option has limited space and will be on a firstcome/first served basis. Participants will be asked to
select their choices when they register on March 31,
2012.

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