VJLS continued
Nikkei Place congratulates theon 37 Years of building communityand community spirit
Nikkei Place

Nikkei Place

Seniors

Foundation

Come visit the Nikkei Place tent at the Powell Street Festival
and discover what’s happening this fall at Nikkei Place. Nikkei
Place is home to Nikkei Home Assisted Living, New Sakura-so
Seniors Residence, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural
Centre and the Nikkei Place Foundation.

DISCOVER• becoming a member• registering for Museum or Centre programs & workshops• the newest exhibits at the Museum

The new school year begins with an opening ceremonyon Saturday, September 7th at 9 am. For information
about Children’s World Japanese immersion preschool program and VJLS classes for kindergarteners
to adults, we encourage you to stop by our community
booth at the Powell Street Festival. You can also callor come by the School on week days throughout thesummer. For those who are uncertain about theirlevels, there will be a placement test on Saturday,
August 31st.
We are very happy to announce that our new Children’s World Daycare which opened last September
is nearing full capacity with a healthy waiting list.
With this increase in children, we are in search of ECEcertified childcare workers, particularly those withsupervisory experience and fluency in both English
and Japanese. If you are interested in working inthis exciting new program in our renovated heritagebuilding or know someone who might be, pleasecontact Mari Honma at the School.
Enjoy the Festival and I hope to see you there!
Rika Uto, ChairEXPLORE• how to apply for residency at Nikkei Home or New Sakura-so• rentals for meetings, special events, weddings,
conferences and conventions

CONTRIBUTE• volunteer opportunities• Nikkei Place Foundation’s endowment program• Tree of Prosperity
Staff, volunteers, and Board members will be on handto answer all your questions!

JAPANESE BOOK SALE
Saturday, September 14, 10am-4pm @ Nikkei Centre
Amazing deals on high quality books!
Operated by
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (604.777.7000)
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society (604.777.5000)
Nikkei Place Foundation (604.777.2122)w w w. n i k k e i p l a c e . o rg

Salt Spring continued“If our family did not return to the island, these deceased people may not ever have been acknowledged,”said Rose.
Rose and Richard were at the cemetery on Sunday afternoon to witness the final stage of a job that began
more than five decades ago as sign maker Warren
Langley put the final touches on the stones. They now
sit alongside those original cedar posts.
Names of the deceased along with the dates of birthand death have been inscribed on the tombstones
when such information is known. In some cases, birthand death dates have been left blank. Stones thatmark the two graves of unknown pioneers have beenmarked with a simple inscription that reads, “Japanese
Canadian Pioneer”.
The Murakamis contributed $7,500 to complete theproject. The National Association of Japanese Canadians contributed an additional $2,500.
Reprinted with permission from Gulf Islands Driftwood

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Staff Greetings
Kristen Lambertson, General Manager
and Programming Director
With a 37 year history, the Powell Street Festival does notlack in supporters who champion the Festival, nor is it shortin individual champions. It is fitting that this year’s theme is
all about our diverse community of champions.

ProgrammeGuide
President’s Message
Nina Inaoka Lee
elcome to the 37th annual Powell Street
Festival, in Oppenheimer Park! During
the festival, the park and surrounding
areas become reminiscent of years’
past where I can only imagine the feeling of the vibrantand bustling Japantown. While working alongside thelocal community, we gather year after year to celebrate
the festival and do so remembering the neighborhood’s
historical and cultural significance.

W

This year’s theme, Champion, not only embraces those whohave faced and conquered hardships and adversity such as
in our Japanese Canadian past, but also extends to the restof us on many levels. It’s a theme that helps embrace
the Champion in all of us. On Sunday morning
at Jackson Avenue, explore your creative sideby making medals and trophies at the Tin
Can Studio art mobile for those you wish tocelebrate!
I hope you are ready to enjoy the fantastic
Japanese Canadian arts and culture programming that we have to offer! Check out the great
programming during the festival weekend including
exciting special dance and musical performances, film,
taiko drumming, participatory sumo wrestling, demonstrations, delicious food, unique crafts, displays, tea
ceremonies and so much more. There are also activities
at the Children’s tent and balloon storytelling on Jackson
Avenue that are always a blast! Whether you are a longtime festival goer or are attending the festival for the firsttime, there is something for everyone!
To keep the Festival free and accessible, please consider
supporting the festival by making a donation at the information booth/performance venue and/or by purchasing
lottery tickets. Our donors, sponsors, and volunteers are thebackbone of the festival and we thank them so much fortheir continued support!
On behalf of the board of directors and staff, we are excited to welcome you to the Powell Street Festival and wehope you enjoy the weekend!

Left to right: Sabrina Furminger, Kristen Lambertson, Heidi Nutley,
Janice Wu, Philip MacMahon

Mitch Miyagawa champions the rights of Japanese Canadians, Chinese Canadians and the nation’s Aboriginal population in his documentary A Sorry State, exploring the impactof the federal state apology on individuals who have borne
the brunt of Canada’s colonial and racist past. Celebrated
and Governor General shortlisted author Mariko
Tamaki reads from her latest youth novel (You) Set
Me on Fire. Flying in from Japan is Soichi Terada withhis multimedia project Omodaka. Omodaka launches
the Festival on Friday night, with his esoteric presentation that fuses minyo (Japanese traditional folksong) with live melodies plucked from modified oldschool video game hand-helds and performed in tandemwith projected videos. Saturday night is capped off by aone-night only performance by Polaris shortlisted psychedelic noh-wave opera group Yamantaka // Sonic Titan ina joint concert presented with Queer Arts Festival at theRoundhouse Community Centre.
The rest of the Festival features champion performances by
the likes of master taiko drummer Tiffany Tamaribuchi andher new composition for Canada’s trailblazing taiko ensemble Katari Taiko; and Tomomi Morimoto presenting her
stirring debut performance of the butoh-flavoured Pond.
Other special highlights include dance performances
by Aretha Aoki, Rhythm Recall, a taiko and b-boy danceinterdisciplinary presentation by Tetsu Taiko with Dead
Beat Ninjas and music presentations by improvisation
loop-pedal sensation Doug Koyama, indie dream pop
performer Ohara, and the dynamic baroque indie pop
group Spring. Come champion the Festival with us!

Powell Street Festival 2013

Powell Street Festival

sion (12th – 23rd) in both Children’s World and VJLS.
If you’re interested in having your children learn Japanese language and culture in a play-based program,please contact the School.

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SATURDAY, August 3
All weekend
daytime eventsare free.
NOTE:
Most performancesand demonstrations
are half an hour inlength unless otherwise noted
THE FOLLOWINGACTIVITIES REQUIRE
PRE-REGISTRATIONURASENKE TEA
CEREMONYREGISTRATION
sign up in advanceat the Information
booth

DIAMOND STAGE

SUMO TOURNAMENTREGISTRATION
Saturday: sign up at
the sumo food boothon Jackson. Sunday:
sign-up at table inthe basketball court
one hour before thetournament.

JACKSON AVENUE

11:30

OpeningCeremonies / Blessing Reconcilation announcement

12:00

Vancity Soran

12:15

Vancouver Academy of Japanese Culture

12:30

Noor Dance Co.

1:00

Sawagi Taiko

CHILDREN'S TENT

Cosplay
Anime Revolution

1:30

PALM ORIGAMI
12 to 3

Nishikawa-Ryu

2:00

Omikoshi
Chibi Taiko

3:30
3:45

1:45

House / la Douche

2:45

Powell Street
Walking Tour
1:00

Bonsai Demo
1-4
Ikebana Demo
1:30-2
3:30-42:00
Aretha Aoki

3:00 (Nihongo)
4:00
DJ Trike

3:15
Tetsu Taiko and
Deadbeat Ninjas

Otawa Ryu

4:15

Essence of Shodo

5:00

Tug-of-War
4-4:30

4:00

Mariko Tamaki
Q and A

4:15
4:45

UBC Classical Ju-jutsu

Kyudo Associationof Canada-Van.

Tomomi Morimoto

3:30

Ohara
Takuro Otani

A Sorry State(panel at 5:40)

5:00

5:30

Matsuri Odori

5:30

5:45

Spring6:00

6:30

Katari Taiko w/ Tiffany Tamaribuchi

6:15

6:45

Saturday night, 7:30pm
Yamantaka//Sonic Titan
Roundhouse Theatre

6:45

SunDAY, august 4
DIAMOND STAGE
11:30

Sakura Singers

12:00

The K Band

12:30

DEMO AREA

JACKSON AVENUE CHILDREN'S TENTTin Can Studio
DJ Trike

OPEN: 12-5pm only

FIREHALL UPSTAIRSVJLS Room 14f

12:00

Alcvin & Allanah

1:00
1:15

1:30

Tamiya-ryu Iaijutsu

1:30

1:45

1:45

2:00

Vancouver Okinawa Taiko

2:30

Lottery Winners
Yoshinkan Aikido Club
LOUD

Kids Kiai Contest
2-2:302:00

Bonsai Demo
1-4
Ikebana Demo
1:30-2
3:30-4

Mariko Tamaki
Q and A

Tomomi Morimoto

2:30

Robson 800

2:45

Robson 800

3:15

3:30

Aretha Aoki

Sumo Tournament

4:15

Rhythm Recall
Michael Ouchi

4:45

Ohara

5:15

Lottery Winners

Piromi (5:00)

Tug-of-War
4-4:30

3:45
4:15
4:45

Urasenke
Tea Ceremonyin Tatami Room

Powell Street
Walking Tour

1:00

1:00

2:00

2:00

3:00

3:00 (Nihongo)

4:00

4:00

Memories of Our
Present: A
Conversation with
Audrey Kobayashi(3:40-4:00)

3:30

3:45

VJLS Tatami Room Powell Street

Za Daikon

12:45

1:15

3:15

FIREHALL THEATREDISPLAYS, ONGOING

12:30

12:45
1:00

BUDDHIST TEMPLE
11:30

Shorinji Kempo

2:45

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1:30
2:15

Shito-ryu Karate

POWELL STREET

Assaulted Fish

3:00

3:15

VJLS HALL

12:30

Doug Koyama

3:00

FIREHALL UPSTAIRS

12:15
12:45

Suika Wari game
2-2:30

FIREHALL THEATREDISPLAYS, ONGOING

12:00

1:15

1:45
2:45

BUDDHIST TEMPLE
11:30

OPEN: 12-5pm only

1:15

4:30
POWELL STREETWALKING TOURREGISTRATION
sign up at the Nikkei
National Museum &Cultural Centre tablein the Buddhist Temple(walking tour offered
in English, except at
3pm when offeredin Japanese on bothdays)

DEMO AREA

Omodaka

5:15

5:30

Doug Koyama

5:30

6:15

Jodaiko

6:15

6:45

Final Lottery Draw!

6:45

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OPENING CEREMONIES

Powell Street Festival Society 2012-20132012 - 2013 Board of Directors
Colin Chan
Lia Cosco, Vice President
Miko Hoffman, Treasurer
Nina Inaoka Lee, President
Daniel Iwama
Chisaki Muraki-Valdovinos
Reiko Shimizu, Secretary
Steve Tajiri
Ai Whelan
John Yamazaki, Past President

Staff
General Manager andProgramming Director: Kristen Lambertson
Web Manager: Kathy Shimizu
Communications Manager: Sabrina Furminger
Volunteer Coordinator: Philip MacMahon
Production Coordinator: Heidi Nutley
Administrative Assistant/Graphic Designer: Janice Wu
Newsletter design: Barb Yamazaki
SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Programming Committee
Kristen Lambertson Boon Kondo
Naomi Horii
Miko Hoffman
Yuriko Iga
Nina Inaoka Lee
Kaori Kasai
Janice Wu
Advocacy Committee
Greg Masuda
Chisaki Muraki-Valdovinos
Rika Uto
Hanae Tsukada
Daniel Iwama

Colin Chan
Kristen Lambertson
Kazuho Yamamoto
Helen Kang
Kathy Shimizu

Fundraising Committee
Nina Inaoka Lee
Colin Chan
Reiko Shimizu
Ai Whelan
John Yamazaki
Steve Tajiri
Miko Hoffman
Chisaki Muraki-Valdovinos
Lia Cosco
Kristen Lambertson
Daniel Iwama

WISE HallCHILDREN,S TENT
(12noon-5:00pm only!)
Take part in a variety of free, supervised children’s activities in the tent, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Please sign up for Suika Wari, Tug of War, and Kiai
Contest ahead of time in the tent; space is limited. (Note: this is not a child-care
program, so please do not leave your children unattended)

LOTTERY
PRIZES andDONORSHELP SUPPORT THE
POWELL STREET FESTIVAL!
Lottery tickets are only $2 each anddraws are held on Sunday August 4th
at 2pm, 4:45pm and 6:45pm and announced on the Diamond Stage at
Oppenheimer Park, 400 block Powell
Street, Vancouver). Proceeds go to support the Powell Street Festival Society.

PALM Origami
Saturday, 12noon-3:00pm, Children’s Tent
For the beginner and the seasoned paper folder, brought to you by Paperfolders Around the Lower Mainland.

GRAND PRIZES
Two Round Trip Tickets to Japan (tax &fuel surcharges not included) Courtesyof Japan Airlines and Powell Street
Festival Society

Watermelon Game (Suika Wari)
Saturday, 2:00-2:30pm
Put on a blindfold, hit the watermelon, and win a prize!

Private Hapa Izakaya Dinner for Six(some conditions apply)

Tug-of-War
Saturday/Sunday, 4:00-4:30pm
Work together as a team and win prizes! Please sign up in advance.
Kiai Contest
Sunday, 2:00-2:30pm
This is the time to let the kids be as noisy as they want! Volunteer judges
award prizes for the loudest, most creative, scariest screams and yells. Pleasesign up in advance at the tent.

Festival Committee
Site: Kathy Shimizu, Jon Nakane, Les Murata, Gweny
Wong, Mark Matsuno, Scott Chan
Diamond Stage: Catlin Renay
Jackson Stage: Colin Chan, Emily Wu
Firehall Theatre: Julia Aoki
Information Booth: Mayumi Takasaki, Linda Hoffman
Sales Booth: Miko Hoffman, Nina Inaoka Lee
Performer’s Liaison: Shirley Lum, Mariko Tajiri
Lottery: Reiko Shimizu, Chisaki Muraki-Valdovinos
Food Booths: Michael Ouchi, Steve Tajiri
Hospitality & Security: Andre Chan, Jeffrey Tajiri, Jessy
Chang
Display Booth: Peter Li
Craft & Community Booths: Corey Mah
Environment & Sustainability: Alex Murata, Patrick Tan,
Seara Yoshida
Children’s Tent: Joscelyn Wong, Tina Wei, Marie Stewart
VJLS Liaison: Karen Tong
Signage: Kazuho Yamamoto, Agustina Santoso
Sound: Rich Hamakawa
Jackson Marketplace: Lia Cosco
Site/Jackson Marketplace: Daniel Iwama
Plumbing: George Matousek

Saturday, 11:30am-12:00pm, Diamond StageWe begin the festivities with a First Nations blessing by Barbara Charlie of
the Squamish Nation and greetings by Consul General of Japan Seiji Okada,
Dr. Chief Robert Joseph, Reconciliation Canada Ambassador, Deputy Mayor
Councillor Raymond Louie, and Jenny Kwan, MLA for Vancouver Mount
Pleasant.

OK Gift Shop Party Pack ($500 value)
Fun at the Festivals! Package-Two Roundhouse festival passes to 2014
Vancouver International Dance Festival-Two tickets to the 2014 VancouverInternational Writers Festival-6-pack of tickets to the 2013 Vancouver
Queer Film Festival-Two tickets to one night of the 2013
Vancouver New Music Festival

Ongoing all weekend (12noon-5:00pm): Face-painting, mask-making and hat-making!

SPECIAL EVENTJODAIKO 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Saturday, August 10th, 8:00pm
Vancouver East Cultural Centre
1895 Venables Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $25

SPECIAL THANKSAtira Women’s Resource Society, BSI Biodegradable
Solutions, Catholic Charities, City of Vancouver’s Office ofCultural Affairs and Engineering Department, Dilly Dally,
John Endo Greenaway and The Bulletin, Gossamer Threads
Inc., Bob Hake, John Hollander, Diane Kadota, Lookout
Society, Sandy MacKeigan, Bob Moss, Oppenheimer Park
Staff, Will Pritchard, Portland Hotel Society and Lifeskills
Centre, Ricepaper Magazine, St. John Ambulance, VancouverInternational Children’s Festival, Vancouver New
Music, Daiso, FreshPoint, Vancouver Art Gallery, EthicalBean Coffee, Whole Foods, Left Coast Naturals, Glico, Fujiya,
Museum of Anthropology, Fringe Festival, Marketplace
IGA, Bon Chaz, Canadian Springs, Fringe Festival, Vancouver
Shinpo, ALL of our dedicated volunteers, and to all past PSF
coordinators and Board Members.

Featuring Leslie Komori, Eileen Kage,
Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kristy Oshiro, &Susan Tanabe, with a special guest
performance by Katari Taiko.

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SUBSIDIARY PRIZES
Vancouver Opera: two tickets to Vancouver
Opera’s production of La Boheme at the Queen
Elizabeth Theatre in October.
The Cinematheque: 10 ticket double bill pass
Coco Cake: $100 gift certificate for customdesigned cake
Top Table Restaurants Group: Award-winningcookbooks from Blue Water Cafe and Araxi.
Sunrise Market: (4) $20 Sunrise Market gift
certificate
Fujiya: (2) $50 Fujiya gift certificate
Ethical Bean Coffee: (2) Coffee gift package
Geist Magazine: (2) 1-year subscription
Ricepaper Magazine: (2) 1-year subscription
Thanks to all of our generous donors!
Note: Winners consent to the release of their names
and addresses by the licensee. Winners names will
posted in the following publications: The Bulletin andVancouver Shinpo. Total value of prizes: $6,170.

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CRAFT SALES

Jackson Avenue Marketplace:
BLIM: t-shirts and prints
Pac West: yukata, jinbei, kimono, tabi socks, obi, clothing
and accessories
Kiyomi: glass pendants
New Age Jewelry (RUKUS) with Terry Sasaki: fashion andjewelry
Samurai Siam Design: clothing and accessories
Fumiko Style: crafts and accessories
Kisyuu Calligraphy: mixed media calligraphy
Kayo Hosaka: hand-painted Fans and water colours
Republica Coffee Roasters: locally owned and operated
artisan coffee sold by the pound
JLA Enterprises: bottled all natural soya dashi and assorted
sauces (SUN ONLY)
Akita Komachi Japanese Rice: Japanese rice (from Japan)
for sale in 2KG bags. Akita Komachi rice is also being
served at the Vancouver Japanese Language School’s
food booth.

ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE PROJECTThe Zero Waste Challenge Project returns for its sixth year! Food utensils and dishes sold on site will
be made of compostable materials. We encourage all Festival attendees to join in on the program, andensure that they recycle and compost as much of their waste as possible on site at this year’s Festival.
TOP 5 WAYS OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE!
1. Compost all Powell Street Festival food and foodware purchased at the Festival at one of our Zero
Waste Stations.
2. Recycle all your bottles and cans!
3. Avoid contaminating our compostable bins with non-Festival foodware waste.
4. Carry your own water bottle; you can purchase a limited edition PSF bottle!
And fill up at our Pure and Fresh Tap Water Station!
5. Ride your bike, walk, or take public transportation to the Festival (use the Free Bike Valet service)!

BC Bonsai Society The art of miniature trees growing is
illuminated through demonstrations and displays. Demonstrations will take place between 1:00pm and 3:00pm(Saturday/Sunday).
Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Promoting original
Shiatsu Therapy developed by the founder, Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei, and regulated by the Ministry of Healthin Japan.
Consulate General of Japan (SAT ONLY) Promoting theculture of Japan through magazines, brochures, andtravel information.
Nikkei National Museum The Nikkei National Museum isdedicated to collecting, preserving and educating others
about Japanese Canadian history. View a display of Japanese Canadian history, museum publications, education
programs and activities. Walking tours will take place
4 times a day (1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm (in Japanese),
4:00pm). Sign up at the Museum display booth at Vancouver Buddhist Temple.
Vancouver Ikebana Association The art of Japanese flower
arranging. Demonstrations will take place at 1:30pm and3:30pm (Saturday/Sunday)

Mariko Tamaki
Saturday, 4:00-4:30pm, Firehall Studio
Sunday, 1:00-1:30pm, Firehall Studio
Writer and performer
Mariko Tamaki has garnered much acclaim forboth her written andperformance-based work.
The graphic novel Skim
(with Jillian Tamaki) was
shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award andreceived numerous otheraccolades including the
Doug Wright Award forBest Graphic Novel. Mariko
will read from her newest
publication (You) Set Me
on Fire (2012). Mariko will
participate in a Q and A,
post-reading.
Community sponsoredby Ricepaper Magazine.

Vancouver Sumie Class The delicate art of ink brush painting in sumi and watercolour.
Article 9 (at Vancouver Japanese Language School) The
Article 9 display is comprised of photos, stories, sketch
panels and historical information concerning the A-bombin Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Aoki Legacy Project Composer, recording
artist, conductor, logger, systems analyst,
teacher, ski instructor, advocate for social
justice and world music pioneer —Harry
Aoki managed to squeeze
several lifetimes worth ofexperience into his 91 years
on this planet. In 1968, Aoki
and singer Jim Johnson, an
American singer and guitar player from St. Louis,
starred in a CBC Television show called
Moods of Man. A
DVD showing excerpts from theshow and a recent
interview will beplaying. In recognition of Harry
Aoki’s contributions to Canadian multiculturalism, hisfriends, in partnership with St. John’s College at UBC,
have established the Aoki Legacy Fund.
Lanterns in the Park Look for lanterns around the Festival
site that were decorated by patrons of the Oppenheimer
Park Fieldhouse during workshops held in July by the
Powell Street Festival Society in collaboration with Oppenheimer Park. They will be on display again at the Heartof the City Festival in October 2013!

SPECIAL EVENTASAHI TRIBUTE GAME
Saturday, August 17th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Oppenheimer Park
Come celebrate the legacy of the Vancouver Asahi
baseball team with a fun ball game. Sign up to playby email jcnm@nikkeiplace.org or call 604.777.7000
ext. 109. Presented by the Nikkei National Museum& Carnegie Community Centre. Free event.

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Alanis So: air-dry clay miniature sculptures
Amrita Designs: Japanese fabric bags, sock monkeys,
pouches, and coin cases
Beads Ya: off-loom beaded jewelry
Beauty Secrets of Japan: handmade Japanese soap
Him Creations: needle-felted animals, accessories
Kimiko Hawkes: stuffed dolls, canvas and acrylic paintings,
art cards and prints
Kyoko’s: handmade jewelry, coasters, bookmarks, charm
necklaces, bottle caps
Lotus Designs: pendants, earrings, note cards, magnets,
and artwork
Lucky Monkey Home: sterling silver jewelry, soy candles,
soap, essential oils
Mari Yasuda Designs: clothing made with kimono fabrics
and clothing for dogs
Madoka Ya: illustrated cards, mobiles and t-shirts
Mayumi Bae: accessories made from Japanese and Asianfabrics
Mellon Glass Studio: hand-blown glass tableware, gifts,
and handmade beads works
Nandemo Kandemo: watercolor illustrations, miniature
sculpture and wooden dolls
Noei: handmade lunch bags, passport covers, zipper
pouches, key chains, pocket mirrors, elephant coasters,
kinchaku pouches
Noriko & Co: greeting cards, fabric-sewn bags, cutlery,
and utensil cases
Sabrina Designs: Barbie doll clothing, dresses, capes, bibs,
gowns and potholders
Shinobu Mizukoshi: decorative household items madefrom high quality Japanese fabrics
Sleepless Kao: children’s books, toys, miniature paintingsand limited edition prints
Summer Handbags: bags made of kimono, silk, and cotton fabrics
Takagi Lampwork Beads: handcrafted Japanese traditionalbeads (tombodama) and glass jewelry
Thé Vert Jewelry: necklaces, earrings, hair clips
Twinkets: kimono belts and headbands, wallets
Valerie Gilbert: paper folded cards, bookmarks, framedwork

Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association: yoyo, character masks
WaQ’s Sushi: sushi candles, dim sum candles, wonton
candles, knitted eggplant
Shiawase Recyle Crafts: woven sandals

LITERARY

Mariko Tamaki

Powell Street Festival 2013

Festival Grounds Craft Tents

DISPLAYS Buddhist Temple

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Sawagi Taiko
Saturday, 1:00-1:30pm, Diamond Stage
Sawagi Taiko is the first all-women’s taiko group in Canada,
formed in 1990. In Sawagi Taiko, we pool our common andunique experiences as Canadian women of East Asian descent and focus our creative energy and ideas into a powerfulexpression that is always heard and can’t be ignored. As aperforming group, we’re looking to smash hierarchies andcreate an environment where all our members can initiate
and explore their artistic visions. We offer an alternative tothe quiet and demure stereotype of Asian women.
DJ Trike
Sunday, 12:00-2:00pm, Jackson Avenue StageDJ Trike is Jonathan Igharas’ pedal-powered soundsystem, public art + design project, and cycling initiative on
three wheels. Listen, dance and check out this mobile
party on wheels.
Chibi Taiko
Saturday, 2:45-3:15pm, Diamond Stage
Chibi Taiko was founded in 1993 by Shinobu Homma witha goal of passing on taiko to the next generation of Asian
Canadians. The group’s philosophy emphasizes cooperation, leadership, responsibility and spirituality in addition
to physical and musical discipline. Members include 24
youth ages 7- to 25-years-old. Chibi has performed at
Vancouver Folk Music Festival; Vancouver Cherry Blossom
Festival: Cherry Jam Downtown; Powell Street Festival;
Ganbare Japan: and the 2011 Tohoku Great Earthquake
Relief Concert. In 2009, Chibi toured Japan.
Ohara
Saturday, 4:30-5:00pm, Diamond Stage
Sunday, 4:45-5:15pm, Diamond Stage
Ohara is the musical project of Montreal’s Ohara Hale, aone-woman act featuring guitar, keys and drums. She singsspooky and visceral minimal synth/folk indie pop mixed with
operatic tendencies blanketed by heavy and soulful vocals/
lyrics and cinematic arrangements akin to the likes of KateBush, Beach House, Joni Mitchell, and Anna Calvi.
Takuro from Jigen-Gakudan#9
Saturday, 5:00pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Takuro Otani is from Aichi Japan and has been writing
music since the age of 24. He has performed at various live
venues in Aichi and Tokyo singing his original compositions.
Four years ago, Otani lived in Vancouver briefly and he has
returned for a short visit. He regularly performs in Japan
with his band Jigen-Gakudan #9.
SpringSaturday, 5:45-6:15pm, Diamond Stage
This genre-blending group specializes in intricate and dynamic baroque indie pop, featuring violin, baritone guitar,
upright and electric bass, drums, glockenspiel, ukulele andkeyboards, rounded out by strong vocal harmonies. With
great control of dynamics and a wide range of influences,
they bring energy and emotion to the forefront of theirperformances.

Ohara

Katari Taiko with Tiffany Tamaribuchi
Saturday, 6:30-7:00pm, Diamond Stage
Katari Taiko has the distinction of being the first taiko drum
group formed in Canada. Since its inception in 1979, Katari
Taiko has performed throughout Canada and the U.S. andhas built up an extensive repertoire of both traditionaland modern pieces, including original compositions. Theirperformances incorporate vocals, martial arts, poetry andtheatre. Katari Taiko will perform a new body of work byinternational master taiko drummer Tiffany Tamaribuchi.
Sakura Singers
Sunday, 11:30am-1200pm, Diamond StageThe Sakura Singers was formed in 1970 as a mixed choral
group under the auspices of the Japanese Canadian Citizen’s Association and directed by Mrs. Ruth Suzuki. Upon
its inauguration into a Society in 2006, an endowment
fund was established. Resources from the fund are being
used to promote the enjoyment of Japanese songs and abetter understanding of Japanese Canadian culture. The
Sakura Singers perform at numerous venues throughout
the year, and holds its major concert biennially at theMichael J. Fox Theatre.
The K Band
Sunday, 12:00-12:30pm, Diamond Stage
Pemberton BC-based K Band is a Japanese family band thatformed in 2007. They have since performed at numerous
events along the Sea to Sky corridor including the Canada
Celebrations in Whistler. The K Band has recently performedin Tokyo and the 2013 Powell Street Festival marks the K
Band’s first performance in Vancouver.
Alcvin & Allanah
Sunday, 1:00-1:30pm, Diamond Stage
Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos and Allannah Dow met through theirmutual love of exploring, expanding, and transcending theirmusical traditions. They have toured extensively together
throughout British Columbia and presently pursue theirinterests in experimental and fusion music on the West
Coast of Canada. Alcvin is one of the leading teachers andperformers of the shakuhachi in the world today, and Allanah is a musician with a spiritual focus. Although Allanah’s
work is informed by a lifetime of Western Classical, Celtic,
and folk traditions, her music transcends these categories.
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
Sunday, 2:00-2:30pm, Diamond Stage
Formerly known as Yuaikai Ryukyu Taiko, Vancouver Okinawa Taiko has been performing at numerous cultural

hand-helds to create live performances of bleeps and blips
with traditional Japanese singing. (Note: the Friday night
Festival Launch event is by donation). Community Sponsoredby Vancouver New Music

Piromi
LOUD
Sunday, 5:00-5:30pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Sunday, 3:15-3:45pm, Diamond Stage
Hiromi Iwase sings and play accordion
Composed of Eileen Kage (taiko/percusas Piromi, performing original songs
sionist) and Elaine Stef (electric guitar),and covering the songs of Fairground
LOUD is a Vancouver-based duo that
Attraction
melds the acoustic with the electric intomusic described as the soundtrack to the
JODAIKOworld breathing and the soul stirring.
Sunday, 6:15-6:45pm, Diamond Stage
Formed in 1996, LOUD has performed atFounded in 1988, JODAIKO is an interalmost every Powell Street Festival sincenationally based wadaiko ensemble comthen. The group tours nationally and interprised of women from North America andDoug Koyama
nationally, composes music for multimedia andJapan. Many participating musicians perform withtheatrical performances and their works are featured
or lead other taiko groups, but seek out opportunities
in a number of films and videos.
to create new works together and challenging each other as
artists. Some of JODAIKO’s performances include the West
Doug Koyama
Coast Women’s Music & Comedy Festival, and a concert with
Saturday, 2:00-2:30pm, Jackson Avenue StageThe Dance Brigade at the Dawn Center in Osaka, Japan. More
Sunday, 5:30-6:00pm, Diamond Stage
recently, the group has appeared at the Northwest Regional
Prince George musician Doug Koyama is on a vocal voyage
Taiko Gathering in Seattle, the Powell Street Festival, Prideof discovery into the heart of improvisation with a loop
In Art (now the Vancouver Queer Arts Festival), and at apedal. His voice is recorded and looped, bits of melody,number of public and private events throughout Vancouver.
harmony and vocal percussion are layered to create rich
bed tracks over which soaring harmonies and verse and
SPECIAL EVENING CONCERT
chorus are performed. Each song is completely improvised
from beginning to end.
YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN
Co-presented with Queer Arts Festival
Essence of Shodo
August 3rd, 2013, 7:30pm
Saturday, 4:15-4:45pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Roundhouse Community Centre
Essence of Shodo is a collaboration between shodo painter
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Etsuko Inoue and musician Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos.
Tickets $5 for youth (24 and under)/$20 (advance/stuWhile Ramos performs beautiful music on his
dents/seniors/members) at brownpapertickets.com/$25
shakuhachi (an open-end bamboo flute), Inoueat the door
improvises Japanese calligraphy (shodo).
Yamantaka // Sonic Titan are a psychedelic noh-wave
opera group fusing noise, metal, pop and folk music
Omodaka
into a multidisciplinary hyper-orientalist cesspool of
FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Friday, 8:00pm, InstantEast-meets-West culture clash in giant monochrome
Coffee Workplace (441 Powell Street)
paper sets. Founded in late 2007 by performance artSunday, 4:45-5:15pm, Firehall Theatre
ists Alaska B and Ruby Kato Attwood, YT // ST is an
Soichi Terada, the electro producer
Asian, Indigenous and Diasporic Art Collective thatof Omodaka combines traditional
was shortlisted for the 2012 Polaris Prize.
minyo (folk music) with contemporary electronic sounds
performed in tandem
to projected videos. The
mask-wearing chip-tune enthusiast plucks live melodies
from modified video game

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festivals, charity functions and anniversary events for nearlya decade. The group’s aim is to share Okinawan style drumdancing and to promote Okinawan culture. Their membership is made up of several generations coming together
to reflect this grassroots folk art.

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OmikoshiSaturday, 2:00-2:45pm, Festival Grounds
The omikoshi or portable shrine is an essential elementin festivals all over Japan. The carriers, who are believed
to be possessed by a divine spirit, rock the omikoshi vigorously; the more frenzied their efforts, the more good
fortune is said to pass on to everyone. This year marks
Rakuichi’s 10 year anniversary! Come see the new mikoshi! The omikoshi was made in Vancouver.

All groups will be selling a variety of beverages. Proceeds go to the food sellers (including many community organizations) and to the Powell Street Festival Society.

DUNLEVY AVENUEJACKSON AVENUEJACKSON AVENUE MARKETPLACE

Tonari Gumi
Cold Ramen Salad, California Roll,
Inari Sushi, Sushi Box, Mochi Manju(four pieces), Iced Coffee, Mugicha

JCCA
BBQ Salmon, Spam Nigiri Sushi

Mogu Food Cart
Pulled Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich,
Pork Miso Katsu Sandwich, Kabocha
Korokke Sandwich, Ebi Sliders, Chicken
Karaage

Konko Church
Imagawayaki, Sembe (rice crackers)

Artisan Sake Maker
Ice Cream made from Sakekasu,
Apple-Yuzu Kasu Drink and Cherry
Kasu Drink

Otowa Dance GroupGyoza (meat/veggie) Dinner (6pieces), Gyoza (meat/veggie) Side
Dish

Sumo
Yaki-mochi, Hiyashi Zenzai (hot/cold), Chikara (strength) Udon,
Mugicha, Ramune

TMK
Rice Burger (beef), Rice Burger(pork), baked goods

Tenrikyo
Yakisoba (meat), Korroke

Hapa Izakaya
Chicken Karaage
Naomi Sekio
Osaka Ball

Vancouver Japanese
Language School
Chicken Yakitori, Okonomiyaki(beef/veggie), Yaki onigiri, Kakigori/Uji Kintoki (shaved ice with Japanese
toppings), Popcorn
Vancouver Buddhist Temple
Curry Beef on Rice, Corn on the Cob,
Inari Sushi, Manju, Mocheez, Ginger
Pork and Rice

Kawaii Eats
Matcha Macarons with White
Chocolate, Decorated Kawaii Character
Macarons, Green Tea and Kinako
Madeleines
Damien’s Belgian Waffles
Japanese-themed Waffles, Mini Waffle
Bag

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The Powell Street Festival Society
extends special thanks to BSI
Biodegradable Solutions for their
enthusiastic support of our Zero Waste
Challenge.

Assaulted Fish
Saturday, 12:00-12:30pm, Firehall Theatre
Vancouver’s longest-running Asian-Canadian sketch comedy troupe, Assaulted Fish (AKA Diana Bang, Marlene
Dong, Kuan Foo and Nelson Wong) celebrates its tenthanniversary at Powell Street with a half-hour selection ofits least worst sketches of the last decade. Assaulted Fish
has performed at numerous local comedy and community
festivals and will be appearing at the Vancouver Fringe
Festival in September, 2013.
Za Daikon
Sunday, 12:00-12:45pm, Firehall Theatre
Za Daikon, a Vancouver based amateur Japanese theatrical group formed in 1994, performs Japanese comedies,folktales, and stage readings at various community events.
2013 marks Za Daikon’s 19th appearance at the Powell
Street Festival.
Cosplay Fashion Show
Saturday, 12:30-1:30pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Quirky, playful, kawaii and inventive fashions showcasedin this one-of-a-kind cosplay fashion show from the Anime
Revolution team.
Michael Ouchi - Balloon Storyteller
Sunday, 4:15-4:45, Jackson Avenue StageA hilarious audience interactive participatory storytelling
experience. With help from audience volunteers, Michaeltells stories while making the costumes and props out ofballoons. Suitable for all ages.

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OmikoshiUrasenke Foundation of Vancouver, Sa-do (Tea Service)
Sunday, 1:00-2:00pm, 2:00-3:00pm
3:00-4:00pm, 4:00-5:00pm
Vancouver Japanese Language School Tatami Room (5thFloor)
Members of the Urasenke Foundation of Vancouver
invite you to participate in an authentic tea service in the
tranquil tatami room on the VJLS rooftop. Please sign up
in advance at the Information Booth.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Harry Hirowo Aoki (1921-January 2013) was a master musician, humanitarian, mentor, among many other things– and worked with passion, generosity and respect foreveryone. We were lucky to have enjoyed his music formany years, most notably when he agreed to bring his
intercultural outreach program First Friday Forum to the
Vancouver Japanese Language School in partnership with
PSFS. Harry's absence in the Japanese Canadian artistic
community is felt, but he has left a legacy.

WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT
August 5th, 7th & 9th, 7:30pm
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Tickets: $30 in advance (brownpapertickets.com)$35 at the door
Commissioned by the Queer Arts Festival
and co-presented by the Powell Street Festival.
A story of forbidden love, divided loyalties and culture
clash unfolds in When the Sun Comes Out. This lesbian
opera explores the oppression that queers face andthe risks they take, in nations where homosexuality
is illegal. Written by composer Leslie Uyeda and poet
Rachel Rose. Directed by James Fagan Tait. Featuring
Teiya Kasahara, Julia Morgan and Aaron Durand.

Powell Street Festival Society staff and members havemourned the passing this year of two incredible contributors to the community and to our own organization.

Simon John Garber (1944-May 2013) was considered a partof the PSFS family, having been introduced to us by his
partner Diane. Si became our above-and-beyond IT guy,
including managing our databases and answering anyquestion (no matter how ridiculous). He also volunteered annually at the Festival. Outside of the PSF world,
Si was a sought-aftersound and recording engineer, avid
hockey lover, activist,and community supporter. We will misshis patience, sense of
humour, kindness, andhis smiling face at the Lottery Booth.

PARTICIPATE!
Powell Street Historical Walking Tours
English tours: Saturday & Sunday, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Japanese tours: Saturday & Sunday, 3:00pm
This historical tour will take a look at the buildings,
stores and people of the pre-war Powell Street district,Vancouver’s Nihon-machi. The tours are free and are approximately 45 minutes. Sign up at the Nikkei National
Museum display booth at Vancouver Buddhist Temple.
Meet on the south-east corner of Powell & Jackson.
Matsuri Odori
Saturday, 5:30-5:45pm, Festival Grounds
This is your chance to dance to the spirit of the Matsuri.
The steps are simple so everyone can take part, eventhose with two left feet!
Tin Can Studio
Sunday, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Jackson Street Marketplace
Tin Can Studio is a fully mobile and multi-purpose studio/gallery/social space offering a variety of artist led
workshops, events and programming aimed at sharing
skills, supporting creativity and creating fun memorable
experiences for all involved. Celebrate the Festival’sChampion theme this year by making your own buttons, medals and trophies. Everybody is a Champion!
Sumo Tournament
Sunday, 3:45pm-4:45pm, Festival Grounds
For many years now, the Vancouver Sumo Fun Clubhas been at the Powell Street Festival, educating andshowing our Sumo to people who have an interest in
learning about our culture. Do you have what it takes
to be the Yokozuna (Grand Champion)? Festival visitors—men and women alike—are encouraged to takepart in this exciting competition. It’s easy to win—justforce your opponent out of the circle! But if you getforced out—or if any of your body parts other than thesoles of your feet touch the dohyo (ring)—you lose!
Pre-registration required. On Saturday, please sign up
at the sumo food booth located on Jackson Avenue; on
Sunday, sign-up in the basketball court approximately
one hour before the tournament.

walking tour
Hastings Park Walking Tour
Sunday, 11:00am, at the PNE
Discover the history of the early days of internment
and the Hastings Park commemoration project by
joining a special free walking tour of Hastings Parkon Sunday, August 4 at 11am. Meet at the northeast corner of Hastings Street and Renfrew Street
in Vancouver. Presented by the Nikkei National
Museum.

DTES Local Area Plan
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Local Area Plan (LAP)
has been underway for the past year and a half and willconclude in November 2013. The Vancouver Japanese
Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) and the
Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS) share a seat on thiscommittee. VJLS-JH and PSFS are organizing meetings
with interested individuals and community groups
to provide input into the emerging directions of thePlan. We plan to hold more meetings, as time permits,
to allow members of the JC community to share theirthoughts and ideas about a vision for historic Japantown within the current context of the DTES. Pleasefind out more online at http://vancouver.ca/dtes andfeel free to send your suggestions and ideas to theCity directly at DTESLAP@vancouver.ca. For more info,
please contact Kathy Shimizu at kathy@kathyshimizu.
com or 604.725.6054.

COMMUNITY TENT

Carnegie Community Centre*
Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens Association
Greater Vancouver JCCA Human Rights Committee
Revitalizing Japantown Research Project
JET Alumni Association of British Columbia (JETAABC) (SATONLY)
M.O.S.A.I.C (Multilingual Orientation Service Association for
Immigrant Communities)
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Nikkei Place Foundation
New to You*
Nikkei Seniors Healthcare & Housing Society
Ricepaper Magazine*
Schema Magazine
ATIRA Women’s Resource Society*
Tonari Gumi
Vancouver Japanese Language School
Vancouver Mokuyokai Society
Downtown East Newspaper (SUN ONLY)
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (SUN ONLY)**indicates vendor

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Noor Dance
Saturday, 12:30-12:50pm, Diamond Stage
Noor Dance Co. was foundedby Maki and Negma, two of
Vancouver’s top belly dancers. After enthralling audiences around the world, they arethrilled to be back dancing in
Vancouver. Maki has performed
and taught in North America,
South Asia and Japan. She is known
for her fluidity, artistry and strong stage
presence. Negma has performed in Dubai,
Canada and Japan. Her style balances grace withtechnical prowess.
House of La Douche
Saturday, 2:45-3:00pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
House of La Douche was founded in 2006 by Jojo Zolina, who is known locally and internationally for his
contribution to dance culture, introduced vogueing andwaacking to Vancouver after working in early 2000 withthe pioneers in New York City. La Douche was formed as
nothing more than an accidental creation amongst friends
that share a common interest in vogueing and waacking
dance. La Douche performance always captivates audience
with a little humour, edge and story lines.
Nishikawa-Ryu Japanese Dance
Saturday, 1:30-2:00pm, Diamond Stage
Nishikawa-Ryu’s participation in the Powell Street Festival
dates back thirty-seven years. Come be entertained by thispresentation of classical Japanese dance.
Tetsu Taiko and the Deadbeat Ninjas
Saturday, 3:30-3:50pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Youth taiko group Tetsu Taiko collaborates with Asian
Canadian b-boy dance group Dead Beat Ninjas to produce
an exciting interdisciplinary presentation of contemporary
drum beats and skilled street-inspired dance moves.

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Aretha Aoki
Saturday, 1:30-2:05pm,
Firehall Theatre
Sunday, 3:15-3:50pm,
Firehall Theatre
Delta, BC-born artist Aretha
Aoki is known for making
collaborative work that involves the dance, visual artsand theatre worlds. Aoki
is a 2011/2012 Fresh Tracks
Artists in Residence at New
York Live Arts (formerly Dance
Theater Workshop). Las Gravitas is a new solo by Aoki. Aoki
states, “I wanted to make a solothat turns out to be the opposite ofa solo, a solo about everything but me.
But, I always came back to myself. Througha collage way of making and working directly withcollaborators, I hope to access and grab a hold of, at leasta moment, in the ever-shifting, always changing solo.”
Tomomi Morimoto
Saturday, 3:15-3:45pm, Firehall Theatre
Sunday, 2:00-2:30pm, Firehall Theatre
Tomomi Morimoto is a Japanese choreographer anddancer based in Montreal, Canada. Her artistic practice isinfluenced by an interest in the convergence of Easternand Western approaches to movement and aesthetic.
For the Powell Street Festival, Tomomi will premiere a
new butoh-inspired solo work, entitled Pond. Pond is thesequel to Morimoto’s Inhabitation and is inspired by the
traditional folklore of Japanese ghost stories. In this newwork, Morimoto reaches back beyond “the traditions”
to arrive at “the primitive,” searching for those humanelements that remain immutable in our otherwise everchanging histories.
Rhythm Recall
Sunday, 3:45-3:51pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Rhythm Recall is a group dedicated to the history and integrity of Hip Hop dance. They strive to showcase creativerhythm and musicality through fundamental and originalvariations of Hip Hop foundation and technique.

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Kyudo Association of Canada
Saturday, 3:00pm, VJLS Hall
KAC Vancouver is a local group that studies the art ofJapanese Archery known as Kyudo. Kyudo is not limited tothe act of shooting, but also encompasses all movements,
postures and mental state while in the dojo. KAC Vancouver is a member of the Kyudo Association of Canada,a national organization affiliated with the International
Kyudo Federation based in Tokyo, Japan.
All Japan Shitoryu Karate-Do Seikokai
Saturday, 3:15-3:45pm, Demo Area
Shito-Ryu Seiko-Kai Karate-Do first arrived in Canada in1970. Today we have clubs in BC, Quebec, Ontario andManitoba, as well as twenty-two countries around theworld. For the Powell Street Festival, we will demonstratebasic techniques, daily exercise, women’s self-defense,
jump kicks, breaking boards, and kata.
UBC Classical Ju-Jutsu Club (Shofukan Dojo)
Saturday, 5:00-5:30pm, Demo Area
The UBC Classical Ju-Jutsu Club (Shofukan Dojo) is anorganization dedicated to the practice, preservation, andpromotion of the classical combative systems of feudal
Japan. We will demonstrate representative techniquesfrom a Muromachi-era martial system called Takeuchi-ryu.
Shorinji Kempo
Sunday, 12:30-1:00pm, Demo Area
Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial art, is also a way oflife that has elements drawn from science, medicine, andphilosophy. Members train to learn self-defense, promote
their health, and develop spiritually. The goal is to improve
our world by improving the quality of society’s individuals
through training. The main lesson in Shorinji Kempo is“learning how to live half for yourself, and half for others.” Shorinji Kempo relies on speed and dexterity rather
than brute force and physical strength, making it ideal formen, women, and children.

Tamiya-ryu Iaijutsu
Sunday, 1:30-2:00pm, Demo Area
The Tamiya-Ryu style of Iaido is practiced around theworld. Characteristic of the Tamiya Style is that techniques
are done with large movements and great precision, toembody and express nobility and beauty.
Yoshinkan Aikido British Columbia Association
Sunday, 2:45-3:15pm, Demo Area
Yoshinkan Aikido is a highly developed Japanese martial
art, based on careful and precise practice and methodical
use of basic movements, attention to detail, and repetition of techniques to achieve mastery. Aikido does notdepend on strength or speed and is non-competitive andis based on principles of harmony—blending movement
and energy. We use connection, balance, and timing. We
do not seek to injure, but rather to carefully control. With
training, techniques can end with dynamic, beautiful, andgraceful throws.
Sumo Tournament
Sunday, 3:45-4:45pm, Demo Area
See PARTICIPATE for more info.
Bonsai
Saturday/Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm, Buddhist Temple
Ongoing demonstrations related to the growing and careof miniature trees.
Ikebana
Saturday/Sunday, 1:30-2:00pm, Buddhist Temple
Saturday/Sunday, 3:30-4:00pm, Buddhist Temple
Demonstrations of the art of Japanese flower arranging.

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Vancouver Academy of Japanese Culture(Nihongo Bunka Gakuin)
Saturday, 12:15-12:30pm, Diamond StageThe objective of the Vancouver Academy of Japanese
Culture is to teach the Japanese language through cultural experience. Performers are VAJC Batonand Pompon Club members; the students
receive instruction in Japanese. The
club members practice once a weekand range in age from preschool
to grade 6.

Robson 800
Sunday, 2:45-3:00pm, 3:15-3:30pm, Jackson Avenue Stage
Under the guidance of Yoshi Hisanaga, Robson 800 Crew,
the only all Japanese Canadian street dance group in Vancouver will put together a performance and battle fromleading hip hop crews in the lower mainland. Hisanaga isa versatile and innovative Hiphop dancer/ bboy who brings
a fresh and energetic flavor to dance, including hiscrews Over the Influence and Rhythm Recall.

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Vancity Soran
Saturday, 12:00-12:15pm, Diamond Stage
Vancity Soran is an energetic Vancouver-based dance groupthat performs Yosakoi-Soran, a fusion of traditional Yosakoi
dance from Kochi prefecture and Soran dance from Hokkaido with a modern twist.

Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group
Saturday, 3:45-4:15pm, Diamond Stage
Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group has introduced Japanese dance at many festivals and events since the group
was formed in the early seventies. The group consists of
all ages from Issei to Gosei (5th generation).

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VIDEO/ FILM
A Sorry State (47 mins)
Saturday, 4:45-6:15pm, Firehall Theatre
With three Canadian government apologies to his parents and stepparents for past racist actions, filmmaker
Mitch Miyagawa has the most apologized-to family in the
country-maybe even the world. But what do they mean, to
his parents, his young children and to his country? A Sorry
State chronicles his life-changing journey of discovery.
Beyond Sorry: Interactive Discussion (following A Sorry State)
Firehall Theatre“You have to do something. You can’t just say something.”
Roy Miki, in A Sorry State
Join filmmaker Mitch Miyagawa and special guest Chief
Robert Joseph from Reconciliation Canada for a dialogue
about going beyond apologies, 25 years after Redress and5 years after the Apology to Residential School.

Memories of Our Present:
A Conversation with Audrey Kobayashi
Sunday, 3:30-4:45pm, Vancouver Japanese Language School,
Room 14F, 4th Floor
We invite you to learn more about the legacy of Japanese
Canadians in the Downtown Eastside, their history andits relevance today. Audrey will speak about her historical research and the present day, political significance of‘remembering’ Powell Street's past during this current
period of massive change.

POWELL STREET FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE• Powell Street Festival adult t-shirt (in various styles):$20 (Limited edition design by Janice Wu)• Powell Street Festival kid’s and youth t-shirt: $15(Limited edition design by Janice Wu)• Powell Street Festival temporary tattoos(Design by Janice Wu)• Powell Street Festival carry-all bag – black tote withsilver and gold: $12(Re-issue of 2008 design by Madoka Hara)• Powell Street Festival water bottle (comes in silver orred): $15
(Limited edition design by Cindy Mochizuki)• Bento Box #35 cookbook (limited edition): $18• Jukkai: Documenting Ten Years of Spatial Poetics(softcover/hardcover): $12/$20•Powell Street Festival prints(limited edition, design by Kathy Shimizu): $20• Matsuri CD: $10• Hachimaki festival headband: $2• Festival posters - $1
• Powell Street Festival postcards (5 cards/pack): $1• Reusable shopping bags (designed by Kao Kasai) - $5

MASTERS OF CEREMONIESRachel Enomoto was born in Japan and has
made BC a second home for the last two
decades. As Vice President of the Society ofTranslators and Interpreters of British Columbia, she enjoys meeting with people of all
different backgrounds and bridging the gap
between languages. Her interests include
exercise, theatre, poetry, volunteerism, andcultural events.
Nina Inaoka Lee is the President of the PSF
and has been on the board of directors since2004. The PSF is a perfect way to bring herinterests in Japanese arts and culture together. She loves that the Japanese Canadian
community can gather in one place while
reuniting with friends and family during theweekend. Attending the festival has been along-standing family tradition and she hopes
to carry that on for her son Andrew Teruya.
Mariko Tajiri is honoured to be an MC for
the Powell Street Festival. She is a certified
Sake Professional and works for That’s Life
Gourmet, with a special interest in educating
and promoting sake from Japan! She will
be working in tandem with Boon Kondo,
another experienced PSF MC.

DIAMOND STAGE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
11:30am-2:15pm
Rachel Enomoto
Nina Inaoka Lee
2:15-4:45pm
Boon Kondo
Mariko Tajiri
4:45-7:15pm
Derek Iwanaka
Naomi Yamato

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
11:30am-2:15pm
Miwa Hirai
Leslie Komori
2:15-4:45pm
Boon Kondo
Mariko Tajiri
4:45-7:15pm
Meda Edrea Joseph
Shumpei Kato

Derek Iwanaka is a sansei, born and raised in
JACKSON AVENUE STAGE
the Lower Mainland, and has been coming
Saturday: Colin Chanout to the Powell Street Festival since childSunday: Penelope
hood. In the day, Derek works downtown
in the mining industry but his evenings areusually spent with his family, volunteeringin the community or playing ice-hockey. This
past year, Derek has focused the bulk of his
volunteer time on fundraising for the new
joint Tonari Gumi and JCCA building, scheduled to open its doors this fall!
Colin Chan is a Professional Engineer, working
at a local environmental consultancy. Colin has
both Chinese and Japanese-Canadian heritage, and grew up spending much of his timewith his grandparents, aunts, and uncles in
the Strathcona area. The Powell Street Festival
was an eagerly anticipated event each year.
As a current board member, Colin is honoured
to be able to contribute to the continued success of the Festival and to reconnect to theneighbourhood of his youth.
Penelope has been volunteering at the Powell
Street Festival for over 15 years. She loves thegreat food, the atmosphere and the yearlyfun. Other arts and festival roles over theyears include: MC, stage-management, folkdancer, lighting and sound technician, andgeneral helper.

Boon Kondo has been part of the Powell
Street Festival’s Programming Committee
for six festivals. Born and raised in Vancouver, Boon was raised by first generation
Japanese parents. He hopes to brush up his
Japanese enough to one day be able to MC
in both English and Japanese.
Naomi Yamato worked for a local TV station in Hokkaido Japan for five years. She
would do the Weather Report, and has
been an MC and narrator on numerous
occasions. Recently Naomi has been doing
voice-over work.
Leslie Komori is a former two-time Powell
Street Festival Coordinator, a long time,sometime, taiko player, and a fulltime
audiologist. She is an aficionado of chowmein sandwiches with mayonnaise!
Miwa Hirai came to Canada in October
2012 to enjoy nature, test her English skills,
and go hiking. Before arriving in Vancouver, Miwa taught Japanese to non-native
speakers. She is excited to be involved inthis year’s Festival!
Medarda Edrea Joseph is a returning MC
who loves to learn different languages andcultures. Her particular interest in Korean
culture is reflected through her blog andradio program: #EastSky that she hosts on
CJSF 90.1FM. She is excited to be back!
Born in Yokohama, Shumpei Kato has a
Bachelor of Design (2010) degree from
Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Born into a family that practices Ikebana,
Kato developed his design sensibility at a
young age under the influence of the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement.
After more than ten years of practice inthe Kouzan School of Ikebana, Kato has
recently started applying his aesthetic theories in the fields of photography, illustration
and book-making.

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Please note: for all Firehall events,
NO LATECOMERS WILL BE SEATED.

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Demonstration Area ..................... 511

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CORDOVA

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Community Tents .......................... 3

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Diamond Stage .............................. 6

9Festival Sales Booth ....................... 7
Firehall Arts Centre ....................... 8

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Food Booths .................................. 94

15Free Bike Valet Parking ................. 10
Japanese Language School ........... 11

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Volunteer, Info, Lottery Booths .... 12
Toilets ............................................. 14

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Seniors’ Tent .................................. 15

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Language
School487 Alexander

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St. John Ambulance ...................... 16
Vancouver Buddhist Temple ......... 17
Jackson Avenue Stage ................... 18
Jackson Marketplace ..................... 19
Zero Waste Stations ......................

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FirehallArts Centre
280 East Cordova

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Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street
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TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Oppenheimer Park is accessible by foot, bike, car and is wheelchair accessible. It is bordered by the 400 blocks of Powell Street and Cordova
Street, at the cross-streets of Jackson and Dunlevy. If you’re travelling bybus, you can use one of the many buses that go down East Hastings Street,
which is one block south of the park. 400 Powell is only a few blocks eastof Main Street.
There is street parking in the neighbouring blocks. Please note, during
the Festival parking is not available along the streets bordering thepark. You WILL be towed if you park there. There will be, however, one
reserved space on Cordova Street for wheelchair accessible drop-off, andtwo reserved parking spaces for wheelchair users. Please call the office at
604.739.9388 for more information.

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