SEPTEMBER CELEBRATES UKIYO-E
Woodblock Print Making Event and Miss Hokusai Screening
浮世絵制作イベントと映画「百日紅」

September 2016 2016年９月 Vol.42 Issue 81

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2015 -16 JCCC Board of Directors
President
		Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor
Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage
		Jan Nobuto				
VP, Management 		Ann Ashley
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			Chris Hope
VP, NJCC			Miki Rushton
VP, Marketing/Strategic Planning
Karen Kuwahara		Directors			Jonathan Carter					Mark Hashimoto					Kristin Kobayashi
				Keiichi Kubo					Dereck Oikawa					Chris Reid					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Nao Seko
				Peter Wakayama
				Bob Yamashita
				Tak Yoshida
Advisors			Mackenzie Clugston				(Ambassador of Canada to Japan)					William Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda								Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Foundation Chair		Shari Hosaki

JCCC Staff

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator			
christinet@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals Coordinator		
harukoi@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
christines@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Donations/Memberships/Classes Database Administrator		
sallyk@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.223
Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan
Heritage and Sedai Project
elizabeth.fujita@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.303

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
constantind@jccc.on.ca
416-460-3522
Maki Klotz
Newsletter/Receptionist/Office Assistant
makis@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Hipsh
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukih@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235
Yoshie Watanabe
JCCC Reception Desk
jccc@jccc.on.ca		Yayoi Kawabe
JCCC Website		
jccc@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext. 222
416-441-2345 ext. 222

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

In This Issue...
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JCCC Upcoming Events

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Heritage News

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Community News

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Donations

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Calendar of Events
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JCCC Closed – Labour Day
JCCC Karaoke Club
Kimono Discovery in Canada
Movie Night – Miss Hokusai
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Fall Classes start
Origami Workshop
Seniors' Supper Club
JCCC Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Workshop
Experience Ukiyo-e

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Euchre Night
Issei Day
JCCC Karaoke Club
JCCC Closed – Thanksgiving Day
Origami Workshop
Movie Night – Our Little Sister
JCCC Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Workshop

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Footprints of the
New Japanese Immigrant Symposium
Real Asian Film Festival
Opera “Naomi’s Road”
Reel Asian Film Festival
JCCC Karaoke ClubJapanese Cooking Workshop
Origami Workshop
Fuyu Matsuri

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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Maki Klotz
Japanese Section: Yoko Reynolds, Maki Klotz

JCCC Upcoming Events
September Movie Night: Miss Hokusai
Free September Screening of a New Anime
Masterpiece

Keiichi Hara’s extraordinary animated film tells the story of O-Ei, the little-known
daughter of the famed Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, creator of some of Japan’s most
iconic images. An outspoken 23-year-old and the inheritor of both her father’s artistic gifts and stubbornness, she shares his home, and serves as his assistant,often completing or redoing works for him. Unsophisticated, naïve, and fearless,she tugs insistently at the bridle of Edo tradition and propriety, showing her gentle
side only when caring for her blind sister O-Nao. Miss Hokusai is mature, unsentimental and startlingly beautiful. Lovers of Japanese traditional culture and anime
fans alike will find much to enjoy. Winner of the Satoshi Kon Award for best animated feature film at Montreal’s 2015 Fantasia International Film Festival. Voiced
by Anne Watanabe and Yutaka Matsushige.
O-Ei’s story has also been told in Canadian author Katherine Govier’s excellent
novel, The Ghost Brush. Ms Govier will introduce the screening with a readingfrom her novel and a discussion of O-ei’s life.
Date: Thursday September 15, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket: Free admission 		

Donations gratefully accepted.

October Movie Night: Our Little Sister
Another masterpiece from Hirokazu Kore-eda“You are shaken, by the end, at how much you care about these womenand how sorry you are to leave their company.”					- A.O. Scott, New York Times"Our Little Sister" is so meticulously shot and gracefully orchestrated
that it can be considered a worthy contemporary successor to Kon
Ichikawa's masterpiece ‘The Makioka Sisters’."						- Maggie Lee, Variety
Adapted from the manga Umimachi Diary, Hirokazu Koreeda’s(Nobody Knows, Like Father, Like Son) film was nominated for arecord 12 Japanese Academy Awards and won for Best Film, and Best
Director among others.
Three sisters live together in their late grandmother's house in
Kamakura. Attending the funeral of their estranged father, they
unexpectedly meet their teenaged half-sister Suzu and immediately
fall for the spell of this exquisite young woman. With no one to properly
care for her, they decide to invite Suzu to move to their Kamakura
home. Taking the shy young girl into their home, the sisters find theirlong suppressed memories of their unhappy childhood stirred – andthe painful past becomes fully present once more when their mother who abandoned them suddenly reappears after 15 years.
This sumptuous and moving family drama stars Ayase Haruka, Nagasawa Masami, Kaho and Suzu Hirose.

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Date: Thursday October 20, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket: $10 (JCCC Member); $12 (General)

JCCC Upcoming Events
JCCC Family & Friends
Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 20th Annual Family &Friends Golf Tournament on Sunday September
18, 2016 at Rolling Hills Golf Club. This is a chancefor families and friends to share a fun day of golf.
All skill levels are welcome and there are lotsof prizes to be won! After a great day of golfing,
there will be presentations and dinner back at the JCCC.
We encourage everyone to join with grandparents, aunts,
uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group offriends.
We will continue this year with the shotgun start at 10am
and an all Scramble format with shared carts included in thecost. Thank you all for your feedback as we looked
for ways to make it an enjoyable tournament.
Application forms are available at the
JCCC reception area. We also welcome holesponsors – corporate or family - some sponsor
levels include your green fees and contribute to
Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor,
HollisWealth (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously providing
refreshments while out on the course!
For more information, please contact the JCCC at
416-441-2345 or contact Sharon Marubashi (Co-chair) at
647-291-4751, email marubashi@rogers.com or Dawna
Kobayashi (Co-chair) at dawna.kobayashi@sympatico.ca

Invitation to
Kiwa-kai Tea Ceremonyby Kiwa-kai

This fall, Kiwa-kai, (Omotesenke) Tea Ceremony school inJapan, is visiting Toronto for cultural promotions and holding
a tea ceremony party at the JCCC.
We would like to welcome you to experience theJapanese Traditional tea ceremony. Matcha Green Tea andJapanese Sweets are served in each session.
(Each session limited to 30 guests)
Date: Monday October 3, 2016
Time: ①10: 00-11: 00④14: 00-15: 00

Experience Ukiyo-e

Enjoy this rare opportunity to experience Ukiyo-e, including
an overview, carving demonstrations, trying the actual
printing process, and the chance to appreciate woodblock
print masterpieces.
The carving demonstrations will be done by presentday Ukiyo-e artist, Motoharu Asaka from Japan, who will
be demonstrating advanced techniques and skills that are
required when carving very thin hairlines.
In addition, there will be approximately 100 Ukiyo-ecarved masterpieces by Master Asaka, along with a varietyof traditional carving tools and bamboo skins (Baren), which
are used to make woodblock prints.
You will also try printing a Ukiyo-e image (your choiceof either Kuniyoshi’s goldfish or cat images -3 color print) on
Japanese paper by using a Baren.
A Q&A will also occur during the event. Don’t miss the
special event with Master Asaka, the successor of traditional
Ukiyo-e which dates back 300 years.
Date: Monday September 26, 2016
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Fee: JCCC members $8 + HST, General: $10 + HST
Material Fee: $3 (Material Fee is extra)
Please pay all material fees directly to Master Asaka on the
day of the event. (Cash Only).
To register, please call JCCC reception at 416-441-2345.

②11: 00-12: 00 ③13: 00-14: 00⑤15: 00-16: 00

Location: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Admission: free (Reserved tickets required)
Please call the JCCC reception at 416441-2345 for tickets.
Tickets are available from Thursday
September 1, 2016.

5JCCC Upcoming Events
JCCC Euchre NightOn Saturday October 1, 2016 the JCCC will be hosting
another Euchre night. This event brings together friends, fun
and a little card playing finesse.
There will be a cash bar, light refreshments, and prizes
for the top scores! Scoring system is individual based; noset partners. Rules are based on Bicycle® rules and once
again the “stick the dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee
is $17 (including HST) for members, $21 (including HST)
for non-members. Entry is limited to experienced players
ages 19 years and older. Doors open at 7:00pm, play starts
promptly at 7:45pm. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Deadline for registration is Friday September 23, 2016.
Spaces are limited! Don’t be disappointed, register today!!!
Contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

Seniors' Supper Club– Save the Date!!
Our 2016 sessions of the Seniors Supper Club are almost
over! Since adding this program to the JCCC’s 2016 Spring
and Summer Classes and Activities guide we have attracted
some new attendees. To date, we have made Shrimp
with Lobster Sauce, Salmon Miso Yaki and a very popular
Japanese Hamburger (I have heard rumours that it madeappearances at some potlucks and events!) We have also
made a variety of sides and Jan ran a quick lesson on how
simple it is to make your own tailored salad dressing.
Our last session for 2016 will be on Thursday
September 22, 2016. Tonkatsu with Shredded Cabbage
and Kabocha are on the menu. Reserve your space now as
we have a maximum number of 12 participants. Normally,
we would have a session in October as well, but since alarge delegation of our volunteers and leaders will be in
Okinawa for the Uchinanchu Festival, our next sessions will
not be until the Spring of 2017. We are hopeful that ourdelegation will bring back some great Okinawan recipes!!

Joy Kogawa’s NAOMI’S ROAD – THE OPERA coming to JCCC
By Michael Mori, Artistic Director Tapestry Opera

Joy Kogawa recently approached me with the idea of mounting
a production of Naomi's Road in Toronto. It had been ten years
since as a student I had understudied the world premiere of thisremarkable show in Vancouver, and was so excited as the prospectof bringing this beautiful show to Ontario for the first time.
This remarkable story is set in Vancouver during the Second
World War and tells the story of one Japanese Canadian family
among many, who are forced to leave their homes and move tocamps in the mountains. One of the most powerful elements of thispiece is that it is “Naomi's Road”; that is, it is told from the point ofview of the young girl, Naomi. It is a powerful message told througha more gentle voice. Her “road”, her journey from life in Vancouver
to life far away from home teaches us important lessons aboutstrength and humanity and a child's ability to adapt and grow in any
situation.
We live in a time where Japanese-Canadians are fully integrated
and hold an integrated place in the greater Canadian whole... Yet at the same time the fear of the violent and subversive“other”, once reserved for Japanese-Canadians, continues to be a part of the North American narrative for other ethnicities
and religions. Please join us to remember this powerful story and celebrate its survivors through music and storytelling.
Date: Monday November 14, 2016
Time: 7pm (Door opens@ 6:30pm), duration: 45 min.
Place: JCCC Kobayashi Hall
Ticket: Free (donations are welcome at the door)*Reservations (starting on Thursday September 15, 2016) are required for free tickets in advance. Please contact the
JCCC reception desk at 416-441-2345 for tickets.
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Issei Day– A Tribute to the Seniors of our
Community
By Issei Day Committee

The Board of Directors of
the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre extends
an invitation to Issei Day
on Sunday October 2,
2016 and would like towelcome all who are 70
years of age and older.
This year will be the 54th year of celebrating Issei Day.
Last year approximately 350 Issei, Nisei, Sansei and Ijusha
gathered in the Kobayashi Hall to celebrate this annual
event.
The day is full of activities, with entertainment of songs,
odori and sing-alongs. This year we are especially pleased
to welcome the Kiwa Kai for a special performance. The
Kiwa Kai, under the leadership of Chairperson, Mrs. Yuei
Hayakawa, has been promoting Japanese culture aroundthe world for 20 years. They do this through Tea Ceremony,
Odori, Koto and cuisine. They are especially excited to bevisiting Toronto this year. Please come out and enjoy thisspecial day!
As usual there will be a wonderful and tasty bento served
during the intermission.
The program begins at 2:00pm and concludes around
5:00pm. To ensure that we are able to accommodate
everyone with seating and a bento, we require that everyone

pre-register at 416-441-2345 by
Friday September 23, 2016. It
is wonderful to see so manyof our seniors come to thisevent but we are close to our
maximum capacity to ensure
everyone is able to sit, relax
Photos courtesy Cary Rothbart
and enjoy the afternoon. We
will have an overflow area available
if required. We look forward to seeing you.

Fuyu Matsuri – Winter Festival 2016
Quickly becoming one of the most popular events of the year, the Fuyu Matsuri – Winter Festival iscoming back on Sunday November 27, 2016!
Fuyu Matsuri will feature many of the same great activities as past years, such as the photowith Santa Claus, Christmas ornament making, gingerbread cookie decorating, interactive games,
etegami (picture letter) and storytelling. Of course, there will also be delicious food like dango
Japanese rice cake, oden and a popular Tohoku (Northern Japan) dish, imoni (potato stew)! Comeout and enjoy Christmas shopping at our Marketplace (Shotengai), and for those of you looking forsome calm, there will be a Wellness Room (Iyashi no Ba) to relax in!
Mark the date in your calendars and keep an eye out for more details in the October and November issues of thenewsletter.
Date: Sunday November 27, 2016 *Please note the new event date
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Place: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (Main Floor)
We are currently looking for vendors for our Food Corner, Marketplace and Wellness Room. Please contact Yuki Hipsh at
yukih@jccc.on.ca for further information. Vendor application deadlines are Thursday October 6, 2016 for the Food Corner,
and Thursday November 3, 2016 for the Marketplace and Wellness Room.
Volunteers are also needed for this event. Please sign up through the JCCC website at http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/
volunteer/ by Thursday November 10, 2016. Volunteer registration begins in October.
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Seventh Kyudo Introductory Course to Begin in November 2016
Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery, historically associated with the Samurai. Modern Kyudo is often described as “standing
meditation” and focuses on attaining proper technique and attitude rather than hitting the target. This teaches the practitioner to react
calmly and resolutely to his environment.
Seikyu Kai is pleased to announce a 15-week Introductory Course to be offered at the JCCC starting in November. Students without
prior experience must complete the Introductory Course to be accepted in the regular kyudo program. Students with prior experienceshould inquire with JCCC.
The Introductory Course is divided into 5 stages:(1) Hassetsu (The Eight Stages of Shooting and Posture)(2) Gomu-yumi (Practice Bow)
(3) Subiki (Drawing the bow without an arrow)(4) Makiwara (Shooting towards a short-distance target)(5) Taihai (formalized movements)
By the time the course finishes, students will have acquired the basic skill
and knowledge required to join the regular class and continue on to the next level.
Date: Saturday November 26, 2016 – Saturday March 18, 2017
Time: 2:45pm – 4:45pm
Fees: $220 + HST (Please note that JCCC Membership is also required.)
Location: Tatami Dojo at the JCCC.
Equipment: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks. All other equipment will be provided.
Classes are restricted to those 16 years & over.
There will be no classes on December 24 and 31, 2016. Please note that some classes may be cancelled as a result of schedulechanges requested by the JCCC or other circumstances. If this does happen, the course will be extended beyond March 18 to make atotal of 15 classes. It is not mandatory to attend all 15 classes. If you cannot attend one or two classes, there are enough instructors
and assistants available, so that those who miss a class can receive missed instruction the following week. However, we encourage
everyone to attend as many classes as possible because material in each class will build on the previous classes.
Registration Procedure
1.
2.

3.

As a prerequisite to registration, all potential candidates must visit and watch a regular kyudo class for at least a half hour between
11:30am-12:30pm on any Saturday from September 10 to November 5.
At the class, please introduce yourself to one of the instructors to have your name recorded on a list indicating that you have visited aclass, thereby meeting the registration pre-requisite. Please note that being on this list does not necessarily guarantee you a spot in
the beginners' course. The intent of the visit is to ensure that you have some understanding of a typical kyudo class before deciding
to join the course, so please feel free to ask questions while you are there.
Formal registration starts Tuesday November 8, 2016 and you must register directly with the JCCC by phone or in person. The classsize is limited to 20 people and spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis starting November 8. You must pay at the timeof your registration and your name must be on the aforementioned list in order to officially join the course.

Japanese Sweets
Demonstration
On Thursday August 4, 23 enthusiastic manju
bee volunteers attended a demonstration tolearn how to make ohagi, dango and a sweet
potato parfait. Many thanks to instructor Fusae
Yuito, a visitor fromJapan, for sharing her knowledge
and expertise. All 3 items weredelicious and hopefully her recipes
can be duplicated to sell at future
Phtos courtesy of Dawna Kobayashi
JCCC events!
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Canon Canada generously donates a
new photocopy machine to the JCCC
administrative office.

			
			

A big thank you to our friends at Canon Canada!

Arigato Day
The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday July 17, 2016. In the past couple of years, a volunteer committee
has been formed to work on process and procedures for our volunteers. One of the aims is to have future events andvolunteer experiences be more organized and satisfying. Unfortunately the process for invitations and registration forthis year’s Arigato Day ran into some difficulties. We truly apologize for any confusion and problems that our volunteers
experienced in trying to attend this event.
Still, when the day arrived, almost 300 volunteers were in attendance. The afternoon
started with some rousing games of Bingo. The high attendance numbers are a great
testament to the many volunteers at the JCCC. Not only can we rely on the continuing
support of the seasoned veterans, but we also have so many new volunteers who havecome out to support our programs. Chef Kunio Ishii of Torii Ichii Catering prepared adelicious spread of food in a fabulous buffet.
To end the evening, there were two award presentations. Frank Moritsugu presented the
Nisei Veterans Award to Seif Youssef of the JCCC Judo Kai. Then the JCCC presented
certificates to the 18 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for 2016.
The Ontario Volunteer Service Award program is administered by the Ministry of
Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. To qualify for an award, an adult recipient will have volunteered for aminimum of 5 years continuously. A youth recipient will have volunteered for a minimum of 2 years. Each year, the JCCC
has the opportunity to nominate 18 adult recipients and up to 3 youth recipients. In addition to our own event, theserecipients were recognized by the province of Ontario at an awards ceremony held in May.
The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills of their volunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part of the
JCCC’s programs, events and just about every other aspect of the operation of the Centre. Arigato Day is just a small
measure of our gratitude.
Thank you very much and Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!
2016 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Art and Culture
Alanna Fleming		
Marianne Matchuk

Kay Fukuda
Kay Mitsui

Kunie Hoshino
Robert Varga

Special Events and Operations
Norma Fleming		Doris Fujioka Kojiro Fukuma Mika Fukuma
Noreen Kuroyama
Lorene Nagata Shirley Okawa Yosh Suyama

Masayo Heron Masako Kawabe
Lillian Tanizaki

Youth Recipient
Kei Hashimoto

Photos courtesy of Leon Balaban9Kamp Kodomo 2016
It was another wonderful summer at Kamp Kodomo. All three weeks of Kamp enjoyed good enrollment, but our third week was
definitely the busiest. Throughout the weeks all of the children were involved in many different activities that kept them active,
energized and engrossed in Japanese culture.
This summer featured many of our favourite workshops, like judo, kendo,
iaido, and ikebana. When our city experienced a heat wave, we had a little changeof plans with our trips. Rather than heading out to the Toronto Zoo to check out the
Panda cubs, we headed down to the ROM. We also went to the Ontario ScienceCentre, and Ripley’s Aquarium.
The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer 2016 could not have been possible
without the dedication, enthusiasm and patience of the staff and many volunteers
who helped at the camp. Without their help, Kamp Kodomo would not have been as
much fun, nor would it have run as smoothly as it did! A special thank you to Jaclyn
in her first year as head instructor. Another thank you to our volunteers: Allena, Erica,
Kale, Natalie and Stephanie. Together you helped to make the campers experience
memorable. As well, many thanks to the dedicated instructors who rearranged theirbusy schedules or took time off of work to come and teach the campers. Your supportof Kamp Kodomo and the JCCC is an inspiration. Thanks to: JCCC Judo Kai, JCCC
Iaido, JCCC Naginata, Ikenobo Ikebana, Discover Japan, the JCCC Kendo Club and
the JCCC Heritage group including our summer students Jess, Kara and Shunya.
We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March Break 2017!

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Japanese Canadian Softball team wins Formosan Cup Team Pitch
Tournament
Each year the Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto runs the
Formosan Cup Softball Tournament. This invitation only, Asian tournamenthas 3 categories: co-ed team pitch, co-ed slo-pitch and men’s competitive.
This year’s co-ed team pitch, tier 1 division was won by a Japanese
Canadian team for the first time. Although they are one of the oldest teams
by average age, the players showed grit and determination throughout
the tourney.
Congratulations to the players! And a big thank you to all thecheerleaders who came out to support them.
Photo courtesy of Tami Sugie

10Heritage News
Nostalgia Night 2016 Honours the Wynford Seniors Club
Thank you to everyone who helped make Heritage’s Nostalgia Night another great success!
Over 200 participants and volunteers joined in this year’s celebration honouring the Wynford
Seniors Club, this year’s Heritage Pioneer Award recipient. This well-deserved honouree hascontinued to support our JCCC seniors for over thirty-three years.
Starting in 1983, this club has grown from thirty-four people engaging in twice monthly
meetings to over a hundred members who continue to meet twice monthly to exercise andengage in a wide variety of activities that always includes a time to socialize and enjoy lunch
together. Their commitment and loyalty to this program is exemplified by their first President,
Kaz Umemoto who continues to attend even at an age of over 100 years!
The day provided an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a chance to mix and mingle,
investigate the work being done by Heritage’s Archive and Collections Committee, add to the“JC lingo” and “Nickname” boards, celebrate the Wynford Seniors Club and be entertained by
George Tsushima, Frank Moritsugu, and Sid Ikeda who demonstrated their harmonica playing
talent! Oh, and not to be outdone, thank you to Betty Moritsugu for singing along with Frank’s melodious playing!
Nostalgia Night happens because of a dedicated team working together. Heritage is most fortunate to have a greatcommittee, co-chaired by Carole Ono and Dawna Kobayashi, and well supported by committee members Michiko AbeKozlowski, Ann Ashley, Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Kathy Okawara, Linda Oikawa, Jan Nobuto, Roy Toyama, and Peter
Wakayama. Their months of planning and organizing always results in a
successful event enjoyed by the participants who come to join in the celebration.
Also a big thank you to Marty Kobayashi, our emcee for the evening and to
all the wonderful volunteers who cooked, washed dishes, ushered people totheir tables, helped with the registration, and set up Shokokai Court. We are
extremely appreciative and fortunate to have incredible volunteers who help tomake our events a success.
And again, thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this evening
a success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
Photos courtesy of Yosh Inoue

A Call for Justice: Fighting For
Japanese Canadian Redress(1977-1988)
JCCC Gallery
August 14 to October 26, 2016

The JCCC is proud to be hosting A Call for Justice: Fighting
for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988), a touring
exhibit curated by the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural
Centre in Burnaby, BC. A Call for Justice tells a story ofhuman rights and the enduring perseverance of the Japanese
Canadian community, who suffered so much through theSecond World War. This powerful story examines the hard
work of a dedicated group of community members who,
for over 10 years, strategized, argued and debated withthe government, while fighting criticism from the press andfrom their own community. The exhibit features artefacts
and archival materials from the Redress period as well as
artwork inspired by the Redress movement.

As part of A Call for Justice, the JCCC is hosting a
number of events in addition to the official opening which
took place on August 14.
On Wednesday September 21, 2016 Heritage is hostinga book reading by Lynne Kutsukake. Ms. Kutsukake has
been named one of the top
five new authors and will bereading from her new book
The Translation of Love.
In late October Heritageisco-hostingapanel
discussion on the after effectsofJapanese
Canadian
Redress with the Canada
Race Relations Foundation.
We
also
have
plans
for many other exciting
events so please watch forthem in upcoming JCCC
A traveling exhibit
Newsletters, in your email, hosted by the JCCC
examining the ten
fight foron our website and through year
Japanese Canadian
Redress.
our Facebook page!
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presented by:Opening Reception:
Sunday August 14th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exhibit on until:
October 27th, 2016

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
416 441 2345 • www.jccc.on.ca

Heritage Corner
As another summer has come to a close, read on for news
and upcoming events with Heritage this fall!
Heritage is very proud and excited to announce that
Tashme maps are now on sale at the JCCC! The full colour
poster details the layout of the internment camp Tashme,
located on 14 Mile Ranch near Hope, B.C. The names
and house numbers for the map were gathered from the“Tashme Master List”, completed by the Tashme Social
Club, the “Tashme Master List database of Kobayashi” andinformation submitted through the Tashme Historical Project
Questionnaires. The map contains an alphabetical list of theoriginal residents of Tashme, as well as the location of manyof the auxiliary buildings at the camp.
The tireless work of volunteers Keo Shibatani, Harold
Miwa, Jean Fujimoto, Arnold Arai, Hajime Sawada, andYosh Inouye, and the Tashme team at the Nikkei National
Museum, as well as the JCCC’s Heritage team, has helped
to make the publication of this important resource possible.
Thank you again to our volunteers, and grab a copy of yours
today!
Heritage would also like to thank our summer Collections
Assistant, Jessica Lau, and Heritage Assistant, Kara Isozaki,
who have been hard at work with various projects and duties
with the JCCC Archives and Collections Committee. The
JCCC would like to acknowledge the support of Young
Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs in the creation ofthese invaluable internships, and we wish them well in their
future endeavours!

RevisedWynford Senior Guest Speakers
September 7, 2016			
to be announced
September 21,2016 at 11:00am			Susan Easton, Family Service Director
			Highland Memorial Gardens
October 5, 2016 at 11:00am
			Fire Services Dept. Presents Falls and			Fires for older adult			Fire safety prevention		

October 19, 2016 at 11:00am
			to be announced.

		November 2, 2016 at 10:30am
			Canadian Hearing Association			– information and tips on how to cope with			
the challenges of a hearing aid
November 16, 2016 at 10:30am
			Heart Healthy Eating			
Presentation of Eating Foods for a healthy			heart and body

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Footprints of the
New Japanese Immigrant:

Building our Community, Businesses, andFamilies
Join us on Sunday November 6, 2016 from 10:30am to
3:00pm at the JCCC for a symposium that continues thefocus on and conversation about the Ijusha community’s
experiences of immigrating to Canada from the late 50’s
until today.
Last November, a panel of five Ijusha representing
different decades shared their stories about their own
immigration experience in coming to Canada. Following thepanel sharings the audience participants had an opportunity
to reflect and share some of their own personal experiences.
The feedback on this event was very positive and requests
to continue these conversations has given rise to this year’s
symposium.
We have planned an exciting and interactive all-day
symposium beginning with a panel of three community
members who will share their own experiences in dealing
with the challenges faced, changes made and successes
achieved. After a light lunch, participants will have an
opportunity to join in the discussion and share their own
stories. The day will end with all participants gathering
together to hear a summary of the stories shared, which
we hope will help us identify the uniqueness of people’s
journey and/or patterns and themes about their immigration
experience.
These stories of the challenges faced, adaptations andchanges made, and the successes of the Ijusha immigrant in
Canada will help us better understand the Ijusha experience.
They will help Heritage build a resource of information for
our Archives and the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre andadd to the continuum of our Japanese Canadian and newJapanese immigrant history.
This Symposium will be a very interactive and exciting
event where your participation will be key to its success andcrucial in helping Heritage and Sedai build our repertoire of
information about the Ijusha community.
Fees:JCCC member$10.00 (including tax)
General		$12.00 (including tax)(includes a morning coffee break and light lunch.)
Registration deadline is Friday October 21, 2016.
Submit your registration form along with your payment for
the appropriate amount by cheque or credit card, at the
JCCC Reception Desk or mail to: Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5.
Registration forms are included in the September issue
or can be found at the JCCC Reception Desk. Please
register as soon as possible as registration is limited andyou won’t want to miss this exciting new event.

Community News
Saikai/ComeTogether:Isshin Daiko 20th Anniversary
ConcertIsshin Daiko, a Japanese
drumming ensemble from
Toronto will celebrate
their 20th anniversary
with a heart-pounding,joyousperformance.
Saikai, meaning coming
together, will feature
Isshin members past and present, a renowned taiko
ensemble, Nagata Shachu, and special guests, Muhtadi and
the World Drummers for a unique collaboration. Isshin will
perform traditional taiko songs as well as several exciting
new compositions. Come together with us to celebrate thesights, sounds and spirit of Japanese music!
Date: Saturday October 1, 2016
Time: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Place: Al Green Theatre 750 Spadina Ave. Toronto
www.isshindaiko.ca for information and tickets

Nagata Shachu 2016-2017 Season
Nagata Shachu Japanese
taiko and music group isproud to announce its 20162017 season - Toronto Taiko
Tales: Global Beats fromaround the City.
The opening concert whichtakes place at Kobayashi
Hall on Saturday November
5, 2016 will feature acclaimed musician from Japan, Shogo
Yoshii (formerly of Kodo) who will perform shinobue (bamboo
flutes), taiko and kokyu (Japanese violin) in collaboration
with Nagata Shachu. The second concert, from April 7 to 9
at the Aki Studio Theatre in Regent Park, showcases Nagata
Shachu as it celebrates the release of its new DVD “Toronto
Taiko Tales”. The season finale features a collaboration with
Toronto’s DRUMHAND, a group that fuses the energy of
New Orleans parade bands and the uplifting spirit of RootsMusic. This concert takes place at the Al Green Theatre on
Saturday June 10, 2017.
For information on single tickets, subscription and VIPpackages: www.nagatashachu.com“Kenbiki & Health”(for non-professionals)
and “Kenbiki Treatment ”(for professionals)
Experience the opportunity to learn the
power of Kenbiki not only through its
treatment but also at the seminars: “Kenbiki& Health (for non-professionals)” and“Kenbiki Treatment (for professionals)”from Mr. Oguchi, who is a master of Koshiki
Kenbiki and the founder of Kinsei Ryuho.
What is Kenbiki?
Kenbiki is a form of Japanese Medicine that adjusts tendonsand muscles to the right place. Kenbiki has been known toenhance and speed up recovery from disorders, such as
strained back, stiff shoulders, knee pain, neuralgic pain, joint
pain, hipbone adjustment disorder, whiplash, constipation,
depression, etc. and reduce pain without using medication.
(Explained at kenbiki.jp & http://jss.ca/kenbiki-therapy/)“Kenbiki & Health”
Seminar for non-professionals + Kenbiki Treatment:
Date:
Friday Sunday and Tuesday			
October 7, 9 & 11, 2016
Location: JCCC
Seminar: 10:00am- 11:00am
			(Free Admission, book in advance)
Treatment: 11:00am - 8:00pm
			(Special Fee as below, book in advance)
Treatment Fee:			
Seminar Special, $50 (by Kenbiki therapist),					$100 (by Mr. Oguchi)*Limited number of openings, payment required at booking“Kenbiki Treatment”
Seminar for therapists & medical professionals :
Date:
Time:
			
Location:Fee:			Contents:			Saturday October 8, 2016,
10:00am-4:00pm(including 1 hour lunch break)
JCCC
$350
(book in advance, payment required at booking)Kenbiki & anatomy, practical technique for
medical site.

Registration & Details: please contact Kenbiki Canada,
Keiko Miyazaki.
e-mail: hellojapan.ca2@gmail.com or Tel: 647-606-2322.
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JAL Foundation 14th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2015-2016
Through their "World Children’s Haiku Contest,” the JAL
Foundation aims to spread the joy of composing haiku
among children around the world (www.jal-0foundaton.or.jp/
new/haiku/overview/contest.html).
Kamp Kodomo March Break participants have entered
the contest in the past with remarkable success (2 Prizewinners in 2013-2014!!), but unfortunately, the 2015-2016
contest was too early to allow them to participate again.
Instead, Ms. Gillis and Ms. Litvack, Grade 2/3 teachers at
Cresthaven Public School took up the challenge and worked
on Haiku with their students.
About 40 students entered their morning-themed Haiku
into the JAL Contest. Three of their entries were chosen as
part of the Top 25 entries in Canada! We hope that you enjoy
their Haiku and original artwork as much as we do.
Timothy

NathanJanessa

ALOHAFEST TORONTO 2016
Submitted by Ohana Hula

The "Spirit of Aloha" was evidently felt throughout the 2nd annual Aloha Fest on Saturday July 30, 2016, at Mel
Lastmans Square in North York. The square was transformed to an oasis of all things Hawaiian. The audience
was delighted with lively singers and an exciting array of Polynesian performances including our very own
JCCC Ohana Hula, Golden Luna, and Moana dancers.
The Square was lined with mini stalls/
booths offering beautifully crafted Hawaiian accessories andtasty Hawaiian treats, including the ever popular Hawaiian
snack, spam musubi prepared by our generous JCCC
volunteers of young group “Genten”.
To all our family, friends and sensei, a big thank you(mahalo nui loa) for making our participation in this fun filled
event such a memorable one!
Many thanks and we look forward to partaking in thiswonderful affair next year.
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Wietzes Toyota And Back2feet
Lead The Way
Submitted by Bob Doi

Nearing the end of the regular season, Back2feet andWietzes Toyota continue to share the JC3-Pitch League
lead with 7 wins apiece.
Their upcoming head-to-head meeting is likely todetermine 1st place in the standings. HollisWealth, Expedia
Cruiseshipcenters and Hoult-Hellewell Trophies are bunched
together fighting it out for the final two play-off positions. The
JC3-Pitch Blue Jays have lost some close games which
could have put them right in the mix for a play-off spot. 		
Following a game each month, the league hosts a BBQ
for upwards of 70 players and family members, who comeout to watch the games. Games are played Sunday mornings
at Risebrough Park in Markham.
Check the JC3-Pitch website for details and scheduled
games. www.JC3Pitch.com

Left to Right: Tod Nagamatsu, Paul Takasaki, Steve Yano,
Francis Huang, Glen Kawaguchi, Neil Nagamatsu

Submitted by Dr. Nayumi Saiki, ND (Naturopathic Doctor)

It’s back-to-school time! Here are five tips on how tohave a healthy school year.
1. Hand Washing!!! – Hand washing with soap andwater is one of the best ways to protect yourself fromgetting sick and prevent germs from spreading toother people. Teach children and remind adults aboutproper hand washing techniques. Make sure to wash
hands especially after playing outside, after using thebathroom and before eating.
2. Healthy Eating – Are you eating balanced meals
with a variety of greens, vegetables, fruits, protein
sources, and good healthy carbohydrates and fats?
Nourishing meals packed with vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants and fibers will make you feel great
physically, mentally, and emotionally. Try eating morewhole foods, less processed foods and less sugar toboost energy and immune system. Drink plenty ofwater to hydrate and help flush waste products andtoxins out of the body.
3. Exercise – 20-30 minutes of daily physical activity
can have many great benefits. Exercise can boost
energy, improve mood and sleep, enhance immune
system and brain function and also prevent chronic
illnesses. Find activities that you enjoy and start slowly.
Remember to check with your doctor before startinga new exercise program if you haven’t exercised for awhile.
4. Good Night Sleep – Getting enough quality sleep
is very important for wellbeing. Setting bedtime
and having sleep routines will help you sleep better.
Turning off screens and electronic devices 1 hour
before going to bed will help winding down. If yourmind is too busy, try meditation, deep breathing, orjournaling before going to bed.

Standings as at August 5thStandings as at August 5th

JCCC LIBRARY SCHEDULE
TUE :		WED/SAT:		
THURS/FRI:
SUN/MON:		
Closing schedule:

Back-to-School Health Tips

10am – 2pm (lending hours)
1pm – 5pm (lending hours)
10am – 2pm (non-lending hours)
ClosedAug 27 - Sept 3, 2016

5. Stress Management – Back-to-School is exciting,but it can also be stressful. Try to have some time
to play and relax each day. Doing something you
love, eating healthy & nourishing meals, exercising
regularly, having a good night sleep, and spending
quality time with friends andfamily can all help reduce stress.
If you need help, it’s OK to ask
for help from others including
professional support.
Enjoy the new school year!
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You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500.
Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level.
To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's
ongoing operation and programming.
Individuals/Couples

Karen Ruth Chong and Harry Ham Sit Chong
Susan Lem and Margaret Toy Yuen Wong Chong
Masaji and Kazue Endo - In Memory
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
Sam and Margaret Ito
Eizo and Fumi Kamitakahara - In memory

GroupsAsahi Baseball Ichigun
Ayame-Kai Odori Group
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi
Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc
Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society
global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
Hanayagi Essay Group

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Saburo and Nancy Morita
Nete Mowry - in memory
Fumiye and Masaharu Mukai - In Memory
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - in memory
Dr. Nori Nishio - In memoriam

Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In memory
Nancy Shin - In memory
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki

Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
JCCC Kyudo Seikyu Kai
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai

Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors Club

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KIMONO DISCOVERY in Toronto ~WA!i WA!i JAPAN~is a one-of-a-kind event pertaining to Kimono and its culture. On
Saturday September 10, 2016, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will stage an exquisite kimono show, cosplay show,
a display of "4seasons" by local talents, and a world renowned dance performance from Japan!
TAKARABUNE(Japan's first Awa-Odori professional troupe) will make their way to Canada for the first time to performtheir traditional dance with 400 years of history.
Join us for an amazing experience of food, drinks, cultural booths, and a world-class entertainment. Discover the beautyof Japan. For more information: http://bit.ly/2aMgqJa
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54th Annual

Issei Day
1962 - 2016

featuring special performances by
the Kiwa Kai of Japan

Sunday October 2, 2016
6 Garamond Court
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Pre-registration at 416-441-2345 is requiredby September 23, 2016
Funded By:

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Sunday November 6th, 2016
10:30am ~ 3:00pm
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

JCCC Members: $10.00 Non-members: $12.00
Cost includes tax, all refreshments, and a light lunch.
To register, contact JCCC Reception by phone:416-441-2345, or in person no later than
Friday October 21, 2016.

A wave of new Japanese immigrants began in 1967 and continues to today. Join the pre-anniversary eventfor 2017, for a symposium that continues the focus on and conversation about the Ijusha community’s
experiences in immigrating to Canada from the late 50’s until today.
This interactive symposium will include an opening panel, small-group sharing of experiences, and a final
plenary to identify the uniqueness of stories shared throughout the day.

REGISTRATION FORM
Footprints of the New Japanese Immigrant - Symposium
Name:

JCCC Membership: yes / noPhone #:For office use only

Email:
Receipt #:Membership #:6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z530

www.jccc.on.ca

416.441.2345

2016年11月6日(日)10:30am - 3:00pm
日系文化会館

参加費：JCCC会員$10（税込） 非会員$12（税込）
リフレッシュメントと昼食付き。登録が必要です。
お申し込みはお電話または受付にて。電話番号：416-441-2345
お申し込み締め切り：2016年10月21日

1950年後半以降からカナダに移住した、新移住者によるシンポジウムが2016年11月6日(日)午前10時30分~
午後3時まで開かれます。
（日本語。英語通訳付き)
前半はコミュニティ、ビジネス、ファミリーのカテゴリー代表者に、それぞれの試練、変容、そして成功に至るまでの経験談を語って頂きます。昼食後は、参加者がそれぞれ興味のあるカテゴリーを選び、移住体験談を共有できる懇談会を設けます。最後に全員が集まり発表をする中で、どのような違い、または似た経験が見いだされるかが興味深いところです。皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております。

REGISTRATION FORM / お申し込み用紙
新移住者の軌跡: シンポジウム
お名前（ローマ字でお書きください):

Eメール:

電話番号:
事務所記入欄

JCCC 会員 : はい / いいえ

Receipt #:Membership #:6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5

www.jccc.on.ca

416.441.2345

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The JCCC is proud to be hosting A
Call for Justice: Fighting forJapanese Canadian Redress until
October 27, 2016. There are many
exciting events planned over thecourse of the exhibit.

Wednesday September 21, 1:30pm
Lynne Kutsukake reads from her book The Translation of Love. Nikkei
Books will be on hand for this event.
 Wednesday October 26, 5:30 to 7:30pm
The JCCC co-hosts a panel discussion with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation about the after effects of the Redress settlement titled “TheJapanese Canadian Redress Experience—Writing Injustice; bringing people
together for a better future”.
 Anytime
Teachers and parents! Please contact
heritage@jccc.on.ca if you want to arrange a guided
tour of A Call For Justice. Availability is limited,contact us to book your spot today!
Now Available!! The long awaited Tashme
Map is now available in the JCCC Gift Shop for$6.00 plus tax. Drop in to get your copy while
visiting A Call for Justice!
 Date to be determined
Jennifer Maruno, author of Cherry Blossom Baseball, will be reading froma selection of her books.
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Wednesday
September 21st
1:30pmJapanese Canadian
Cultural Centre
Moriyama Nikkei
Heritage Centre

RSVP to 416-441-2345

Admission is free

The Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre ispleased to host a book reading with author Lynne Kutsukake, who will read fromher recently published book, The Translation of Love - a novel abouta young girl relocated to Japan after the Second World War and her
struggles to find a place for herself in a society to which she does notbelong. The book reading will be followed by an open Q&A and signing.

6 Garamond Court Toronto

416 441 2345

jccc.on.ca
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