Looking Back...on an exciting year!
...and ready for 2020!

December 2019/January 2020 2019年12月/2020年1月

Vol. 46 Issue 1

DAVID IKEDA
Sales Representative

416-234-2424
www.ikedasells.com
Sutton GroupOld Mill Realty Inc.,
Brokerage

Calendar of Events

2019 - 2020 JCCC Board of Directors
President 			Gary Kawaguchi
Past President/Advisor		Marty Kobayashi
VP, Heritage			
Jan Nobuto
VP, Management		
Brian Toda
Secretary			Sharon Marubashi
Finance Chair			
Jonathan Carter
Co – VP, NJCC			
Miki Rushton
Co – VP, NJCC			Jiro Fukushima
Directors			Ann Ashley						Karen Gordon					Mark Hashimoto							Chris Hope							Kristin Kobayashi-Reid					Keiichi Kubo					Linda Ono					John Ota					Cary Rothbart					Ross Saito					Yaeko Tong					Karen Webb		
Advisors		
Mackenzie Clugston					Janice Fukakusa					Bill Hatanaka					Sid Ikeda							Steve Oikawa					Connie Sugiyama		
JCCC Foundation Chair		Janice Fukakusa

Dec
Sun
1
JCCC Fuyu Matsuri – Winter Festival
			 冬まつり‐ウィンターフェスティバル
Thu
5
JCCC Movie Night 'FIRST LOVE'			JCCC 月例映画上映会 － 初恋
Sat
7
JCCC Karaoke Club			JCCC カラオケクラブ
Sat
14
JCCC Taiko Workshop
			 和太鼓ワークショップ
Sat
21
JCCC Karaoke Club			JCCC カラオケクラブ
Wed
25
JCCC Closed – Christmas Day
			 JCCC休館
Thu
26
JCCC Closed – Boxing Day
			 JCCC休館
Tue
31
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance			 ニューイヤーイブ ディナー & ダンス
Tue
31
JCCC Euchre Night
			JCCCユーカーナイト
Jan

JCCC Staff

Wed
1
JCCC Closed – New Year’s Day
			JCCC休館
Wed
1
JCCC Shin-Nen Kai
			JCCC 新年会
Sat
11
JCCC Karaoke Club New Year’s Party
			JCCC カラオケクラブ新年会
Sat
11
JCCC Taiko Workshop
			 和太鼓ワークショップ
Thu
16
Origami Workshop
			 折り紙ワークショップ
Japanese Homestyle Cooking DemonstrationMon20
			 和食家庭料理教室
Sat
25
JCCC Karaoke Club			JCCC カラオケクラブ
Sun
26
Oshogatsu Kai
			JCCC お正月会

James Heron
Executive Director			
jamesh@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Chief Accounting/Administration Officer
kathyt@jccc.on.ca
416-441-2345 ext.229
Sandy Chan
General Manager		
sandyc@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.226
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca		

416-460-3522

Haruko Ishihara
Special Events and Rentals Manager
harukoi@jccc.on.ca

416-441-2345 ext.228

Christine Takasaki
Community Events Coordinator 			christinet@jccc.on.ca 		
416-441-2345 ext.221
Yuki Nakata
Volunteer Coordinator			
yukin@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.235

Feb

Yoshie Watanabe
Community Rentals
yoshiew@jccc.on.ca		

JCCC Winter Movie Screening

Sat

8

JCCC Taiko Workshop

Sat

8

JCCC Karaoke Club

Mon

17

JCCC Closed – Family Day

Thu

20

Origami Workshop

Sat

22

JCCC Karaoke Club			 JCCC カラオケクラブ

416-441-2345 ext.231

			 JCCC休館

416-441-2345 ext.303

			 折り紙ワークショップ

Theressa Takasaki
theressat@jccc.on.ca		2			 和太鼓ワークショップ

Su Yen Chongsuyenc@jccc.on.ca		

Sun

			 JCCC 冬の映画鑑賞会

Yayoi Kawabe
Website and Database Administrator
yayoik@jccc.on.ca		 416-441-2345 ext.223

416-441-2345 ext.300

			 JCCC カラオケクラブ

Yumi Ogasawara
JCCC Receptionist
jccc@jccc.on.ca			416-441-2345 ext.222

Mon
24
Japanese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration
			 和食家庭料理教室
Sat
29
JCCC Haru Matsuri (& Sun March 1)
			 JCCC 春祭り

Yoko Tsumagari
Communications and Accounting Associate
yokot@jccc.on.ca		
416-441-2345 ext.227

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Holiday Greetings

Happy Holidays
and Wishing you awonderful 2020.
On behalf of the
JCCC, I would liketo thank you foryour participationand support overthe past year. We
have had anothervery successful year thanks to you andthe hard working staff and dedication ofover 1,100 volunteers. Collectively, thisspeaks volumes to your passion for the
JCCC and I have the greatest of respect
and appreciation for your support.
It is hard to believe that we have been in
our new location at 6 Garamond for over
20 years already. The JCCC has grown somuch over the years and the future looks
very promising. To position the JCCC for
decades of continued success and tokeep investing in our building, we will belaunching a new capital campaign in 2020
with more details to follow in the new year.
Internationally the JCCC is arecognized force in cultural and heritage
programming with the highly successful
Toronto Japanese Film Festival, heritage
content and programming being sharedaround the world, including the latest
Moriyama retrospective heading to the
Canadian Embassy in Tokyo in the near
future. 2020 is also the year of the Tokyo
Olympics and the JCCC will be an exciting
focal point for Toronto with festival activity
and event viewing in partnership with CBC
Sports.
I would also like to thank all the board
members of the JCCC and the JCCC
Foundation for all of their effort over the
past busy year.
I wish you, your families and friends asafe and happy holiday season and hopethat you have a new year full of good
health, promise and prosperity.

2019 was another extraordinary
year at the JCCC.
Highlights of theyear include soldout cultural performances in the Kobayashi Hall; visitsby major stars,
directors to our
8th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival (the festival was even invited to Tokyo
for a 10-day retrospective of our films); as
well as a visit by Her Imperial Highness
Princess Takamado who also received
this year’s Sakura Award.
In 2020, we continue to press on withthe construction of the Chris Kano Taiko
Studio, and are anticipating a new permanent exhibit in the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre.
The uninitiated might ask: "How could
such a small community create one ofmost vibrant Japanese cultural centresin the world?" The answer is simple. The
JCCC is blessed with a multitude of selfless volunteers, an active membershipand community, a committed board of directors and a dedicated staff.
Finally, I want to offer my sincere thanks
to the community for giving me the chance
to be a part of the Centre again for this,my seventeenth year. It is an honour and I
do my best to serve the community in themanner it deserves. I wish you a Merry
Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful 2020.

2019
has
been
anothervery
busy year at theFoundation
and
we are proud to bea part of JCCC’sachievements andcontributions to thecommunity.

The Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, whichis administered by the JCCC Foundation,
has now awarded 121 scholarships to51 qualified undergraduate and graduate
students from the Tohoku region, since 2013,
helping to finance several university terms of
their university education, with many more tocome.
We continue to oversee the investmentof donations raised by the JCCC to fundoperations and are engaged in ensuringthat we are stewarding the capital so that
operating funds are always available to the
JCCC.
I would like to acknowledge and thankmy board members for all the work this year
in setting the course for our Foundationand providing wise counsel throughout theyear. I am very thankful that we have a very
engaged Committee.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
the JCCC Foundation I wish you and yourfamilies a safe and happy holiday season
and a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,

良いお年をお迎えください。来年もどうぞ
よろしくお願い致します。
With warmest regards

James Heron Executive Director

Sincerely
Gary Kawaguchi President
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Janice Fukakusa Chair, JCCC Foundation

JCCC Holiday Events
New Year Eve
Dinner and Dance
Date: Tuesday December 31, 2019
Time: 6:00pm
Tickets: $120 per person

JCCC
NEW YEAR’S EVEEUCHRE NIGHT
Date: Tuesday December 31, 2019
Doors open at 7:00pm,
Play starts at 7:45pm.

KAI
新 SHIN-NEN
DINNER年
会
Date: Wednesday January 1, 2020
Doors open at 4:00pm
Dinner begins at 5:00pm.
Tickets:
Adult $70.00+HST
Children (6-12) $35.00+HST
Children 5 and under are free.
*For seating purposes, please ask for anunder 5 years ticket.
**Groups that are 8 people or more get $5.00
off the adult price.

The JCCC’s New Year’s Eve
Celebration will be held on Tuesday
December 31, 2019 in the Kobayashi
Hall.
For $120 per person, you canenjoy a night of great food, ballroom
dancing, party favours, midnightchampagne and snacks. In addition,
there are fabulous door prize draws
and spot dances throughout theevening.
Ralph and Theresa Yuan will be
returning this year with the music for
dancing and fun on Toronto’s finest
double sprung dance floors. Calvert’s
Catering will again be serving theirclassic Prime Rib Roast Beef buffet.
Seating arrangements are for 8 - 10
people per table.

Don’t delay or you will miss the Monday December 9, 2019 deadline.
Call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 for more information or to reserve your tickets today.

Join us on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday December 31, 2019, for a night offriends, fun and a little card playing finesse. There will be a cash bar, lightrefreshments, champagne toast and cash prizes for the top scores! Scoring
system is individually based; no set partners.
Entry fee: JCCC member $17 (incl. HST) /General $21 (incl HST)
Entry is limited to experienced players ages 19 years and older.
Deadline for registration is Monday December 16, 2019. Spaces are limited!
For more information or to register, call the JCCC at 416-441-2345.

The JCCC and Tori Ichi present the
19th annual JCCC Shin-Nen Kai
on Wednesday January 1, 2020, a
glorious array of delicious festive food.
Master Chef Kunio Ishii has once
again teamed up with the JCCC topresent a sumptuous start to the New
Year. Classically trained in French andJapanese cuisine and experienced
in Hilton kitchens internationally,
Ishii-san currently operates a highly
successful catering company. Locally,at the former Hilton Harbour Castle in
Toronto, he held the prestigious title ofMain Kitchen Sous-Chef.
The 2020 Shin-Nen Kai willfeature door prizes, a 50/50 raffle,and of course, the star of the show an absolutely luscious buffet. Overtwo dozen dishes of mouth-watering
Osechi Ryori (traditional Japanese
New Year’ fare), sushi and yoshoku(North American fare) will tempt
your taste buds. A cash bar is also
provided.
We will also be presenting ashort entertainment program following
dinner. This year we are pleased to
be presenting the music of Mrs. Eiko
Mernagh. Mrs. Mernagh has beena regular performer with the Toronto
Kohaku Utagassen. She just released
her debut album, INORI c/w Geido
Hitosuji, in Japan. This is sure to be
special part of the evening.
Bring your friends and family tothis unique New Year’s Day event likeno other in Toronto.

The last day for tickets sales is Friday December 13, 2019.
Seating is limited so please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 to purchase yourtickets today.

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JCCC Events in 2020
New Year's Festival
お正月会
2020
Date: Sunday January 26, 2020
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Admission:
JCCC members $5
JCCC Family Members $15(up to 2 adults and 3 children)
General $7
General Family $18
Senior $5
Child (6-12yrs old) $5
Child under 5yrs old Free

Haru Matsuri
春まつり
2020
Date: Saturday February 29& Sunday March 1, 2020
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

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Let’s celebrate the New Reiwa Era and have fun at JCCC New Year’s
Festival, which kicks off with the exciting sound of Taiko Drumming!
The Japanese traditional shishimai lion dance, authentic jinja
Japanese shrine display (take photos and post them on social media!)
and find out your luck with the omikuji fortune draw, kakizome Japanese
New Year calligraphy, matcha tea ceremony, a lot of delicious food stands
and entertainment!! Come join and experience Mochi rice cake making(mochitsuki) as well.
And also, kids can have an wonderful time in the traditional Japanese
New Year's Games area. There is koma top-spinning, hagoita Japanesebadminton using decorated wooden paddles, and much more!!
Be sure to arrive early and receive a Otoshidama Lucky New Year
Gift! (given out to first 100 children)
For vender application and details, contact JCCC reception at 416441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca
2020年、令和になって初めてのお正月会は、大太鼓で幕開け。獅子舞、期間限定JCCC神社に巫女さんのおみくじ、ふるまい餅、美味しいお食事の数々やエンターテイメントと盛りだくさん！
書初めやお茶席、子供が楽しめる羽根つきやコマ回し、カルタ取りなどの他、各種ベンダーさんの出店もありますよ。先着100名の来場のお子様にはお年玉配布！
！みなさん、ぜひご来場くださいね！
！
お正月会にご出店ご希望の方は、JCCC受付416-441-2345又はjccc@jccc.
on.caまでご連絡ください。

Every year as we prepare for this issue of the newsletter it always seems
too early to talk about Haru Matsuri. But with the early arrival of snow
and extreme cold weather days, we may be anxious to celebrate with thistraditional start to spring!!
As always, the JCCC and Kobayashi Hall will be colourfully andelaborately decorated to welcome spring’s arrival. Festival guests
entering the JCCC will be greeted by an elaborate display of Hina Matsuri
Dolls.
Haru Matsuri will feature an array of demonstrations by instructorsof Japanese arts and crafts such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka
Shishu (embroidery), Sumi-e (brush painting), and Cha-no-yu (Tea
Ceremony). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas and you cansign up for our Spring programmes after trying each one. In addition,
there will be many vendor booths selling a wide variety of products.
The JCCC's martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of "TheWay of the Warrior" through Aikido, Judo, Karate, Iaido, Naginata, Kyudo,
Jodo and Kendo.
For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing),
taiko (Japanese drumming) and you can also enjoy the "tranquil" momentsof a tea ceremony demonstration. Delicious Japanese cuisine will also be
available in the food court.
So mark your new 2020 calendar as soon as you get it. With theleap year this year, we will be celebrating a little bit earlier on February
29 and March 1, 2020. Keep your eyes open for more information in the
February issue of the newsletter. Then, gather your family and friends
and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!

4Winter Movie Screening 'Kingdom'
冬の映画鑑賞会「キングダム」
Date: Sunday February 2, 2020
Time: 2:00pm
Tickets: $10 JCCC member （JCCC会員）$12 General （一般）		Tickets on sale now! Call JCCC 416-441-2345 or visit ticketweb.ca

日系文化会館 416-441-2345、またはwww.ticketweb.caにてチケット発売中。

Based on Yasuhisa Hara’s bestselling adventure-historicalmanga series and boasting an all-star cast, Kingdom is athrilling action/drama spectacle filled with intrigue, treachery,daring fight sequences, and heart.
Orphaned by war, a young boy and his friend dreamof changing their fate and becoming the world's greatest
generals. After his friend sacrifices himself to protect the futureemperor, the young boy's path to greatness is set in motion.
Helping the king reclaim the throne puts the boy's blade to theultimate test as they go against deadly assassins, massive
armies, and the dangerous mountain clan. In a country torn
apart by war, only they can fight to unite the warring states!
Director Shinsuke Sato (Inuyashiki, I am a Hero) presents
a fictionalized account of ancient China during the Warring
States Period (475-221 BC) that will leave you breathless!
Starring: Kento Yamazaki, Ryo Yoshizawa, Masami
Nagasawa, Kanna Hashimoto, Kanata Hongo
単行本発行部数累計3800万部を超える原泰久のベストセラー
漫画「キングダム」の実写映画化。次々と繰り出されるド派手なアクションシーンとスリル満載のストーリー。
春秋戦国時代の秦の国。戦災孤児の少年、信と漂は天下の大将軍になることを目標に掲げ、日々の剣術の鍛錬に励んでいた。
若き王を守るために犠牲になった漂の意志を継ぎ、信は王宮奪還のために立ち上がる。信にとって、暗殺者や軍隊、山賊との闘い
は、友と競いあって磨いた剣術の実践の場となる。二つに引き裂かれた国を再び一つにするために、彼らは戦いを挑む。
原作：原泰久「キングダム」（集英社「週刊ヤングジャンプ」連載）
監督：佐藤信介（「いぬやしき」「アイアムアヒーロー」）
脚本：黒岩勉、佐藤信介 、原泰久
出演：山﨑賢人、吉沢亮、長澤まさみ、橋本環奈、本郷奏多、満島真之介、高嶋政宏

March Break Kamp Kodomo Don’t miss out on the all the March Break fun at the JCCC!!!
Our March Break camp features many favourite activities including
martial arts and an off-site trip.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday
March 16 to Friday March 20, 2020. New fees for this program are$220 per child for the session, or $200 if you register by January 21,
2019. JCCC members are $210 or $195 if you register by January
20, 2020. If you have more than one child to register, the 2nd (ormore) child from the same family will receive a 5% discount (sorry,
this discount is not available for early bird pricing).
Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am andfrom 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35.
Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks per day,and a special activity. Campers are required to bring a lunch anddrink.
Registration deadline is Friday March 6, 2020 and Kamp
Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20 children.
For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed
flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

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JCCC News
YOUR GIFT AND THE FRED SASAKI WALL OF HONOUR
Dear Members,
We are pleased to announce that we will be updating the
FRED SASAKI WALL OF HONOUR in early 2020 to reflect
recent gifts, as well as new Ishizue and Sakura Award
recipients.
If you are contemplating making a donation this year,
please take this opportunity to see how you can moveyourself, your family or organization to a higher recognition
category. The JCCC would be pleased to provide an upto-date figure representing your cumulative gift, or to
discuss how we can facilitate your generosity. To inquire
further, please contact Executive Director James Heron or
Donations Manager Yayoi Kawabe at 416-441-2345.
As the year draws to an end, making donations is also
a great option to consider for lightening personal income
tax burdens.
Your gift enables to the JCCC to continue presenting
quality programmes and events that are essential to theongoing preservation and promotion of Japanese Canadianculture and heritage.

Photo courtesy of Yosh Inouye

JCCC Reception and Building
Holiday Hours
Reception
Tue. Dec. 24 8:30am - 3:00pm
Wed. Dec. 25
Thu. Dec. 26

JCCCライブラリースケジュール
JCCC LIBRARY SCHEDULE

Building
8:30am - 4pm

日 SUN & 月 MON

CLOSEDFri. Dec. 27 8:30am - 6:00pm
Sat. Dec. 28
Sun. Dec. 29
Mon. Dec. 30
Tue. Dec. 31
Wed. Jan. 1, 2020

火 TUE

貸出・閲覧 Lending

10am - 2pm

水 WED

貸出・閲覧 Lending

1- 5pm木 THURS

貸出・閲覧 Lending

10am - 2pm

金 FRI

8:30am - 4:00pm

土 SAT

closes at 6pm

閲覧のみ Non-Lending 10am - 2pm
Computer Clinic 2-5pm
貸出・閲覧 Lending

1- 5pmClosing schedule 特別休館予定日:
December 24, 2019 – January 3, 2020

8:30am - 6:00pm*CLOSED

Special openings 特別会館予定日:
Sun. December 1, 2019 – Fuyu Matsuri Hours
Sun. January 26, 2020 – Oshogatsu Kai Hours*Wed. Jan. 1,2020; Open only for Shin-Nen Kai Dinner**Regular Hours resume from Thursday January 2, 2020
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休館 Closed

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JCCC Winter 2020 Class and Workshop Schedule
Hawaiian Hula Dance
10 Classes

Japanese Language for Adults
10 Classes

Japanese Homestyle Cooking
Demonstration

Beginner Class **NEW!
Start Date: Tuesday January 14, 2020
Introduction to APARIMA and HULA
Introduction to learning proper technique Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
and choreography for APARIMA (Tahiti)
and HULA (Hawaii).
Fee: $110 (plus HST)

Dates:
Monday January 20, 2020
Monday February 24, 2020

Start Date: Monday January 6, 2020		(No class on Feb 17)

Fee: $25 (plus HST) for JCCC Members$30 (plus HST) for Non-Members
Materials - $10 payable to instructor

Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $60 (plus HST)

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

JCCC membership required.
Textbook can be purchased at the JCCC
Gift Shop.

Shodo - Calligraphy* Enrollment limited to 15 persons perclass.

This class is open to those who have 6 Classes
some or no previous knowledge of Hulaand want to expand their repertoire by THIS POPULAR CLASS IS FULL – pleaselearning dances from Tahiti as well.
call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 to place
your name on the waiting list.
Intermediate I
Start Date: Monday January 6, 2020
Class Dates:		(No class on Feb 17)
Friday January 17, 24, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm*THIS CLASS IS FULL
Times: 1:00pm - 2:30pm, 3:00pm - 4:30pm,
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Intermediate II
Start Date: Thursday January 9, 2020
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm*THIS CLASS IS FULL

* Please note the time changes.

Fee: $75 (plus HST) for adults$65 (plus HST) for seniors

JCCC membership required.

Noodles
Bento

Origami Workshop
Dates:
Thursday January 16, 2020
Thursday February 20, 2020
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $7 (plus HST) for JCCC Members$10 (plus HST) for Non-Members

Taiko Workshop

Fee: $95 (plus HST)

JCCC membership required.
Please register ONE WEEK PRIOR TO
THE FIRST CLASS.

Dates:
Saturday January 11, 2020
Saturday February 8, 2020
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $25 (plus HST) for JCCC Members$30 (plus HST) for Non-Members

Please call at 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca for registration and inquiries.

MARTIAL ARTS YEAR END SCHEDULE
Last Practice in 2019

First Practice in 2020

AikidoWed. Dec. 18

Sun. Jan. 5

Iaido

Sun. Dec. 15

Sat. Jan. 4

Jodo

Sun. Dec. 22

Sun. Jan. 5

JudoSun. Dec. 22

Fri. Jan. 3

KarateThu. Dec. 19

Sat. Jan. 4

Kendo

Mon. Dec. 23

Sun. Jan. 5

Kyudo

Mon. Dec. 23

Sat. Jan. 4

Naginata

Tue. Dec. 17

Sun. Jan. 5
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JCCC日本語クラス
講師募集
JCCC日本語クラスでは、講師をしてくださる方を募集しています。
ご興味のある方は、プログラムコーディーネ
ーター 丸岡 akikomaruoka@gmail.comまで
ご連絡下さい。

December 2019/January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

Heritage
Sedai Features
Sedai also features an interview of the late Roy Matsui (March
25, 1915 – July 3, 2019) who was a Canadian army veteran. In
the Sedai clip, Roy speaks about his experience enlisting in the
Canadian Army during World War II in a light hearted manner whilebringing to light the struggle faced by Japanese Canadian army
personnel. To watch the clip, go to: https://vimeo.com/371255624

This month Sedai features an interview with the late Margaret
Lyons who passed away on October 4, 2019. A giant in the media
industry, Margaret was the first female Vice President in CBC
and was widely known for her role in CBC's "Radio Revolution".
In the short Sedai clip, Margaret discusses diversity in radio
and television during her tenure at CBC; her philosophy on
diversifying the workplace and giving credit to women who paved
the way in broadcasting. To watch the clip, go to: https://vimeo.
com/368562731

The JCCC at the 60th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad

by Su Yen ChongIn October 2019, the JCCC participated at National Museum and Cultural Centre
the convention hosted by the Association and the Vancouver Shinpo Japaneseof Nikkei and Japanese Abroad where newspaper.
the topic revolved around the theme ofJapan’s New Reiwa Era and Nikkei Society
Bridging Internationalization. Emperor
Naruhito and Empress Masako were inattendance signalling the importance of theconvention.

The JCCC was in good company with
191 participants from 19 countries thattook part in the convention. Besides the
JCCC, other Canadian organisations that
represented Canada included the Nikkei

During the convention, the JCCC staff
members Sandy Chan and Su Yen Chonggave individual presentations on behalf of
the JCCC. We are pleased to report that
the JCCC is now part of the Nikkei museum
network that will work towards cooperation
among Nikkei museums across the world.
The JCCC is committed to engaging withindividual and organisation partners tobring to our members engaging exhibitions,performances, shows, and programs.

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Celebrating 5 years of Food, Fun and Friendship
The JCCC wrapped up its fifth session of Senior’s Supper Club with a potluck whereparticipants brought in their favourite dish from our list of over 70 recipes cooked
together! Salmon seems to be a favourite all around, although items from all of the
major food groups (including dessert!) were brought in. It is absolutely wonderful to see
so many happy people bonding over shared food and recipes pared down for our active
senior’s lifestyles!!!
We look forward to planning out our recipes for 2020 in the coming weeks! See youin the Spring!

Individuals/Couples

Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions(August 15, 2015 to present)

In honour of Kaz and Nao Amemori
Rinzo and Aiko Amemori
Karen Ruth Chong and Harry Ham Sit Chong
Susan Lem and Margaret Toy Yuen Wong Chong
Shirley Mitsuko Edamura – In Loving Memory
From Henry Lorie Robbie Kristi Dean
& Families Edamura Kobayashi Sikura Shin
Kokuryo Shintani Ross Schroeder Colman
Masaji and Kazue Endo - In Memory
Shinya and Masumi Godo
Yoshiko Jean Goto & Family
Hamade Bunichi & Ito Matsunosuke & Hana Mio
Yoshiko & Shigeo Bus Harada - In Memory
Elaine Ishibashi and Keith Smithers
Sam and Margaret Ito
Fred and Hedy Iwata In Memory
Eizo and Fumi Kamitakahara - In Memory
Ken and Agnes Kanda
Koji and Elaine Kozuye Kari
Mark & Ryan Kari
Frank and Natsuko Kumagai - In Memory
Kiyoshi and Eiko Maikawa
Sumie (Sugamori) Medoruma - In Loving Memory
Tommy Medoruma (Kanashiro) and Family
In Memory of Margaret Mori
Mas and Yuri Mori
Saburo and Nancy Morita
Nete Mowry - In Memory
Fumiye and Masaharu Mukai - In Memory

GroupsIsaburo and Noshi Nagasuye - In Honour ofJanet Michiko Nagasuye - In Gratitude
Mae & Shigemi Nagasuye - In Loving Memory
Michael, Elizabeth & David Nagata
Asako and Tsuneharu Nakanishi - In Memory
In Memory of Rei and Kim Nakashima
Kimiaki and Rei Nakashima - In Memory
In Memory of Mamoru and Hanae Nishi
Ron and Judy Nishi
Nana and Tomi Nishimura
In Memory of Ippei and Hama Nishio
Dr. Nori Nishio - In Memoriam
In memory of my parents Etsu and Moichi
Roy Chukichi and Suzu Oyagi - In Memory
Kevin and Nancy Roxby
In Memory of Grace Haruko Sakamoto
Nancy Shin - In Memory
In Memory of Nancy Aiko Shin
Emiko Sumi
Victor and Bev Suzuki
Rick and Kathy Tazumi
Sachio and Betty Tomihiro
Ray and Edna Uda
In Memory of Toshiko & Frank Usami
In Memory of Ethel Midori Wakayama
Beaver & Michi Yamamura - In Loving Memory
Tsutae Yamamura - In Loving Memory
In memory of Amy Shizuko Yoshida

9Asahi 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
学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN
華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter
JCCC Judo Kai
JCCC Kendo
JCCC Kyudo Seikyu Kai
Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation
New Japanese Canadian Association
Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai
Salden Foundation
SHODO CANADAThe Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Kohaku Utagassen
Wynford Seniors ClubTo make your dedication, call the JCCC orvisit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will
support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's
ongoing operation and programming.

December 2019/January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

Exhibitions
Ongoing

A Place of Pride: Building the First Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre, Raymond Moriyama Architect.
at Heritage Hall

In 1964, the Japanese Canadian community opened a new cultural
centre, the daring design alluding to a concrete Japanese temple.
The designer of the centre was a young, little known architect named
Raymond Moriyama.

S-20 and Nisei Veterans Reunionat Heritage Lounge Display Case

Photographs, documents, and memorabilia are displayed inremembrance of the sacrifices of the Japanese Canadians veteransfor the Canadian Army.

Until January 6, 2020

Something Old, Something New: Japanese Canadian
Weddings
at JCCC Art Gallery

This exhibit showcases Japanese Canadian wedding photographsfrom the late 19th century until the present day through the use ofphotographs and wedding apparel. The show tracks trends and how
Japanese Canadians celebrate an important path of life, which rings
true in other cultural groups.

January 9, 2020 to March 29, 2020
Artsu Matsuri at JCCC Art Gallery

Bi-annual celebration of art by Nikkei community artists happens in winter for the first time!

ARTISTS!
Let’s make great art together in 2020.
Submit your works to Artsu Matsuri, the open art exhibit at the JCCC Gallery.
Dates of Exhibition: Thursday January 9 to Sunday March 29, 2020
Delivery: Saturday January 4, 2020 between 2:00 – 4:00pm
		 Sunday January 5, 2020 between 2:00 -4 00pm
Installation: Monday January 6, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Opening: Thursday January 9, 2020 at 7:00pm
For details on how to submit an application, go to: https://jccc.on.ca/event/artsu-matsuri-2020/
If you have any questions, please email JCCC at: Heritage@jccc.on.ca
December 2019/ January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

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TJFF GOES TO TOKYO!
From October 18 to 27 the JCCC’s Toronto Japanese Film Festival
visited Tokyo as part of the Hibiya Cinema Festival. The festival, which
also programs portions of the Tokyo International Film Festival, is heldin the beautiful outdoor square at the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya complex.
The 2018 festival attracted 1.4 million visitors and, while some rainy
evenings may have reduced that figure slightly in 2019, the opportunity
to share the JCCC introduction video was an invaluable chance to let
Tokyoites know about the history of the Japanese Canadians and ourCentre. Special guests included directors Shinobu Yaguchi (Dance
With Me), Hideki Takeuchi (Fly Me to Saitama), Yukiko Mishima (The
Antique), Yasuhiro Yoshida (Our Departures) and director Yuki Kakizaki
and the cast of Usuke Boys.

12th Annual Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada
by Shodo Canada

Shodo Canada celebrated anothersuccessful competition with an
exhibition of this year’s 167 entries
from across Canada. Our Opening
Award Ceremony was attended bya warm and enthusiastic communityof
students,
relatives,
friends
and honoured guests on Sunday
November 3, 2019 at the Gallery,
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,
Toronto.
Congratulatory speeches andaward presentations were given by
Mrs.Takako Ito, Consul-General ofJapan; Ms. Yuko Shimizu, Executive
Director, Japan Foundation Toronto;
Mr. Gary Kawaguchi, President of the
JCCC; Mr. James Heron, Executive
Director of the JCCC; Mrs. Noriko
Maeda, President, Shodo Canada.

Also in attendance were honoured
guests, Ms. Noriko Date and Mrs.
Teresa Issacs.
An acceptance speech on
behalf of all award winners wasdelivered by Ms. Louise Pauls.
Out of province award winners
came from British Columbia. The
beautiful ikebana arrangement wasprovided by Sharon Koor, Ohara
School master. There was also anaccompanying display of Nachiguro
Suzuri (inkstones).
Shodo Canada wishes to thankthe Consulate General of Japan, theJapan Foundation Toronto and theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre
for their generous support. With thesuccess of this competition, we arepleased to announce the continued

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support of these organizations. We hope everyone
and many more will share the passion and practiceof Shodo by entering the 13th Japanese Calligraphy
Competition in Canada in 2020. Please visit our
website www.shodocanada.com for information andto download the entry form.
December 2019/January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of Nov 19, 2019
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC
Anonymous
Library
Ms. Susan Aihoshi and
Mr. Richard Stevens

40
20
30

Mr. Andrew Y. Asa
300
Mr. Anthony Devir
20
Mr. Ian Findlay
150
Mrs. Mari Funasaka
100
Mrs. Kumiye M. Gardiner160
Ms. Chizu Hashizume
60
Ms. Marion Tomoko Hope60
Mr. and Mrs. Katsu Iguchi
100
Mr. Larry Iwamoto
20
Ms. Debbie Katsumi
50
Mr. Charles Kwak
20
Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Maruyama
20
Mrs. Maureen McGibbon
20
Mrs. Toshiko Mori
25
In appreciation - newsletter mailingMrs. Alice Nicholson
100
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sakaguchi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Shigeishi
100
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Shigeishi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Kayo Shigetomi
100
Mr. Kim and Mrs. Shirley Shikaze
35
Ms. Nozomi Smith
100
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sora
Wood fired Shino platter - Fuyu Matsuri
Mr. Henry and Mrs. Nancy Sumi
20
Mr. Terence Takashima
13
Mr. Raj Thavaratnasingham and
10
Ms. Kumudhini Thavaraj
Mrs. Betty M. Ura
200
In celebration of marriage of my grandson
David and Phylicia WesselingMrs. Irina Werner90Foundations
Bento Sushi Foundation
Toronto Japanese Film Festival
Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage
CentreMr. Ken & Mrs. Agnes Kanda

1,000

In Memoriam
In memory of Atsushi David Nagata
Mr. Mitsuru M. Nagata
350
In memory of Ethel Wakayama
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
25

December 2019/January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

In memory of Fumi Sasaki
Anonymous
50
Mrs. Pat Adachi
50
Mrs. Mitzi Burrell
50Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
30
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Irizawa
100
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Tomo Ishii
30
Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Matsuo
50
Mrs. Kay Mitsui
25
Ms. Kay Nagao
20
Mr. Henry and Mrs. Nancy Sumi
25
Mr. George Takahashi
40
Mrs. Kathleen Tanaka
25
Wynford Seniors' Club50
In memory of Harvey Hiroshi Moritsugu
100
Mr. Frank andMrs. Betty Moritsugu
In memory of Hisa Okihiro (1916 - 2019)
Anonymous
100
Anonymous
25
Anonymous
25
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Tomo Ishii
50
Ms. Ellen Ishikawa
50
Terri Oda
50
Ms. Lisa Ohata
25
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rose
50
Mr. Robert Sargent
50
Mr. Bruce Tatemichi and100
Ms. Karie Shiozaki
Mr. George Takahashi
25
In memory of Hugh and Yoshi Nakata
200
Mr. Grant Gerow andMrs. Brenda Nakata-Gerow
In memory of Jean Okazaki
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
30
In memory of Kaide Shimizu
Barbara, Joy, and Gail200
In memory of Koji Omotani
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
30
Mrs. Shizue Saito
100
In memory of Loved Ones
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
1,000
In memory of Mary Ichikawa
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
30
In memory of Mikio Hayakawa
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
25
In memory of Richard & Geri Shiozaki
Mr. Bruce Tatemichi and100
Ms. Karie Shiozaki

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In memory of Tad Miura
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
20
In memory of Tadao Tad Tanabe
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
25
Mrs. Nora Miyata
25
In memory of Tamaki Tammy Yokota
Ms. K Sheila Carleton
100
Mrs. Kitty Nakamura
30
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
25
In memory of Terry Teruye Nakamura
Mrs. Mitzi Burrell
50Mrs. Norma N. Fleming
30
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
20Mrs. Patricia Fujiwara
50
Mr. and Mrs. James Heron25
Mrs. Joan Hirano
25
Ms. Theresa Huestis
25
Mr. Sid and Mrs. Mary Ikeda
50
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
30
Ms. Dianne Ishida25
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Tomo Ishii
30
Ms. Margaret Iwata
30
Mrs. Teruko T. Kawaguchi
100
Ms. Grace M. Kobayashi
25
Mr. Ronald and25
Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano
Mrs. Nellie Kuwahara
Mrs. Marlene MacKenzie
Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
Ms. Kay Nagao
Mr. Douglas Nakamura andMrs. Margaret Nakamura

20
50
100
20
100

Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mr. George Nakamura
Mrs. Miyoko Noda
Mr. George and Mrs. Mary Sasaki
Tosh and Miyo Shigeishi
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Ms. Ruby Tezuka
Wynford Seniors' ClubMr. and Mrs. David Yokota
Mr. Stanley andMrs. Aileen Yokota Family

100
500
35
25
25
30
50
50
100
100

Ms. Pamela Yoshida30
In memory of Teruko Margaret Omoto
Mr. and Mrs. John Nagahara
50
Heritage
Mrs. Lydia Yatabe
In honour of Minoru Yatabe

600

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC

As of Nov 19, 2019
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:Mrs. Shizuye Matsui
In memory of Tom Matsui
Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Tomo Ishii
Issei Day
Tashme Sisters Art Exhibit
Ms. Miiko Barbara Gravlin
Ms. Mary Morris
Supporting Member
Ambassador
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hope
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sugiyama

500
30

278
1,100

943
1,000

PartnerDr. Arnold Arai
Mrs. Susan Hidaka
Ms. Kikuye Inouye
Ms. Debbie Katsumi
Mrs. Dianne Kitazaki
Mr. and Mrs. George Nakano
Ms. Kaye Oda
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Okawa
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Saito
Mr. Rick and Mrs. Kathy Tazumi
Mr. George Tsushima
Mrs. Lydia Yatabe

150
150
150
146
150
110
150
150
93
100
150
127

Correction:
Nov 2019 Donation list should be:
In memory of Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto(nee Nakamura)
Mr. Ron and Mrs. Sue Nakamura
200
We apologize for the error.

OHANA HULA 10th ANIVERSARY LUAU

What started as a Hula for Health class
10 years ago has now blossomed to a
structured Hula program for adults andseniors thanks to Hula Sensei Alma Ona
and Renee Siao.
Friendship, fun, and fitness are thefoundations of what makes our programa success. All of our Moana and Golden
Luna ladies did an awesome job with theirperformance on stage as they entertained

the audience on Sunday, November 3,
2019 at the Kobayashi Hall of the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre. The ladies
worked hard learning and executing theirdances on stage.
Mr. Ishii of Toriichi Catering did notdisappoint with the marvelous Anniversary
Luau menu he prepared for this SOLDOUT event.
For anyone who wants to learn more

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by Renee Siao

about Hawaii and the South Pacific islandof Tahiti, JCCC is offering a new Beginnerclass for the Winter term on Mondays from8:00 - 9:00pm. Monday January 6 - March
16, 2020. This is an introduction to learning
proper technique and choreography
for Aparima (Tahiti) and Hula (Hawaii),
Please contact JCCC 416-441-2345 or
email jccc@jccc.on.ca for registration andinquiries.

December 2019/January 2020 Vol. 46 Issue 1

JCCC Aikikai 合気会

by Yoshi Ichida

The JCCC Aikikai, a division of the JCCC martial arts program
celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Seminar held on September
21-22. We were honoured with the presence of distinguishedguests Consul General Takako Ito of the Consulate Generalof Japan, Toronto and Executive Director James Heron of the
JCCC and the participation of more than 100 students and guest
instructors from across Canada and around the world such as UK,
Singapore, Belgium, USA and Japan.
In 1969, the JCCC Aikikai was established by Yazu Masanorisensei, who originated from Kitakyushu, Japan. It was the first
Aikikai in Canada to be recognized by the son of the founder of
Aikido, Ueshiba Kisshomaru who was the 2nd Doshu of Aikikai
Hombu. Aikido does not have competition and tournaments. We
practice by pattern of attacks and use circular motions in order toredirect force. Aikido is a practice of self-discipline and control of
oneself rather than others in order to reach peace and harmony.
Our club welcomes anyone who is looking to improve his/herhealth and to minimize injury in any unexpected incidents in ourdaily lives. We have classes for beginners/general and advanced
class as well as children and women’s only class. Please feel free

健やかな老後をめざして

to register for a free trial practice. You can check our schedule atwww.jcccaikikai.ca
日系文化会館武道部門のJCCC合気会は、今年創設50周年記念を迎え式典と研鑽会が開催された。来賓には伊藤恭子在トロント日本国
総領事館総領事、ジェームス・ヘロン日系文化会館館長のご臨席を賜り、英国、ベルギー、シンガポール、米国、日本の五カ国から師範や武道家達の参集により盛大に研鑽会が9月21日22日両日小林ホールにて開催された。
JCCC合気会は1969年北九州出身の合気道家、創立道場長の矢頭正典先生（現83歳）により、開祖子息の植芝吉祥丸二代目道主の認可を得て初めてカナダに合気会が創設された。参加した100余名の合気道家達は、大人や子供を含め各々が演武や稽古を通して合氣道を学び、国際色豊かな仲間達との交流を温めた。又、日系文化会館、日系社
会、カナダ社会の皆様からスポンサーのご支援を頂いた。
この場をお借りして厚く御礼申し上げたい。
合気道は試合や競技がなく円の流れに沿う武道で、老若男女、誰でも気軽に稽古に親しむことができる。稽古時間は夕刻、早朝、子供と女子専用のクラスがあり、幅広く参加出来る。合気道に興味を持たれた
方は、日系文化会館受付（416-441-2345）あるいは www.jcccaikikai.
caまでお問合せ下さい。

その24

マーナ豊澤英子
mernagh@rogers.com ）身体の司令塔は脳ではなく腸！？

（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

最近の研究によって“腸が免疫の鍵”であることが次第に明らかになっています。2018年1月NHK放送（人体）は以下の内容を伝えていました。
１．腸に住んでいる腸内細菌と免疫細胞の協働によって病原菌をやっつける、２．腸表面の絨毛の一部には細菌を引き付ける場所（訓練場）があり、免疫細胞はその細菌が身体にとって必要か否かを学んでいく、３．訓練を終えた免疫細胞は血液に乗って全身へ運ばれる、４．腸内細菌は1000種類以
上もあるが、その１つであるクロストリジウム菌の出すメッセージ物質から「Tレグ」が生まれ、血液に乗って全身へ。
このTレグは免疫細胞が暴走すると、その興奮を抑えるように働く。
つまり、腸は全身の免疫力をコントロールする重要な臓器なのです。免疫細胞が暴走すると自己免疫疾患（花粉症、食物アレルギー、
アトピーなど）を起こします。
アレルギー症状と地球環境の変化との関連に注目しがちです
が、人間の腸内環境の変化も大きな影響をもつと考えられます。
「腸内フローラ」という言葉をよく耳にしませんか？腸内細菌には善玉菌、悪玉菌、日和見菌（状況により善玉にも悪玉にもなる）の3種類があり、それらが腸内に住む様子がまるでお花畑のように見えるため「腸内フローラ」と呼ばれます。
これら3種のバランスが崩れ、善玉菌が減少すると、体調が変化
し、病気のリスクが高まります。
腸内細菌と一緒に暮らす生活は人間が長い時間をかけて培ってきたものです。私が子供の頃は畑から野菜を収穫し、土が付いていてもさ～と処理して食べていました。今では化学肥料や防虫駆除により雑菌の少ない美しい
野菜を食べることが当たり前になっています。
「腸に住む細菌と折り合って生活し、少々のことには負けない身体を作る」
といった点からすると、人間の生きる力は弱くなっているのかもしれません。
まずは、腸内環境を整えることがとても大切！特に高齢期になると、急激に善玉のビフィズス菌が減り、悪玉の大腸菌が増えるなど、腸内環境が変わります。
シニアの皆さま、
この点に注意しましょう！食事のポイントは、１．ビフィズ
ス菌や乳酸菌を含む発酵食品（ヨーグルト、納豆やみそ等）を摂ること、２．善玉菌のエサ（栄養）となるオリ
ゴ糖（玉ねぎ、乳製品、バナナ、はちみつ等）や食物繊維を摂ることです。
ヨーグルト菌の大半は胃酸に弱いので、胃酸の働きが低下する食後に食べましょう。食物繊維には水溶性と不溶性の2種類があります。水溶性食物
繊維は海藻類や果物、不溶性はキャベツなど葉もの野菜に多く含まれます。
両方を多く含んでいるのはアボガド、
じゃがいも、ごぼう、納豆、キウイ、
プルーン等。
ところが、食物繊維を摂るように心掛けていても一日に必要な食物
繊維20gには達しにくいのです。その要因の1つとして、昔に比べると穀類摂取量が大きく減少したことがあげられます。
実は、大腸の奥の方（肛門側）に沢山の細菌が住んでいるのです。食物繊維を沢山含んでいる穀類は消化に時間がかかるために奥まで届き、善玉菌にとって恰好のエサとなれるのです！我が家は、白米に雑穀（大麦、大豆、玄米、あわ等16～18種）を混ぜて炊いています。
しかし、ある種のものだけを過剰に摂ることは勧められません。腸の健康を知るバロメーターは何と言っても排便です。全ての健康に通じることですが、規則正しい食事、バランスよい栄養、便秘のない生活を心がけましょう。

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日加学園生徒さんの作品集

タコゲルゲ そらをとぶ

なん者ひなた丸白くもの術の巻

この本のおもな登場人物は、あきら君、お母さん
斎藤 洋 作 大沢 幸子 絵とたかお君です。
〈ないよう〉
あきら君は、昼ねをしている時、ゆめを見ました。
ひなた丸は、
くも丸おじさんのみならい。忍者村日加学園には約２０００冊の蔵書数を誇るビー ゆめの中でいすに乗ったうちゅう人が友達のかずにうまれてからくらしていて、術は一つしかしらない。
バー文庫があります。そこでは幼児向けの本から保 ちゃんを追いかけていました。
「ねことんの術」だ。ねこになれる術だ。でもひなた
護者向けの小説、そして漫画とバラエティに富んだ
うちゅう人はタコににてにてたので、
タコゲルキ
丸は一つしらないから、もう一つまなびたくてしよ
種類の本を手に取ることができます。２年生くらいとよびました。
うがない。だからくも丸おじさんの家にいって、木とまでは毎週授業中にビーバー文庫にクラス単位で起きた時にたかお君がきました。車いすに乗って んの術をまなんだ。森のおくの家に手紙がきて、く訪れ、それ以降の学年の生徒たちは休み時間を利いて、しゃべり方がおかしかったので、タコゲルゲだ も丸だけ帰らないといけなかった。だからひなた丸
用しビーバー文庫を訪れることになっています。
しと思います。
とまる丸と言ういのししは、いっしょにくも丸についかし残念なことに、学年が上がるにつれ、ビーバー
黒田 はると ていきたかった。でも村がこわいかんじになってい文庫を利用する生徒の数が減ってしまい日本語のる。だんだんひなた丸が人々のターゲットになって本離れが進んでいくのが実情です。それを食い止
わにのはいたきた。
ちゃんとこの村の中に、いきのこれて、くも丸めるため８組（６年生クラス）では、毎月課題図書
マーガリット.ドリアン／文と絵 光吉 夏弥／やく をみつけられるのか。
を読むことに取り組んでいます。また教科書の単元 〈ないよう〉
ちなみに白くもの術は木とんの術のおくでんだ。
に入っている「読んだ本の紹介」の課題のために、動物園のわにのアリは歯がいたくなってしまっ
くも丸はこの術がとくいなのでござる。
ビーバー文庫で本を借り、他の生徒にその本のおた。歯医者に行くように言われたのに、アリは行きもしろさを伝える目的で毎年「しょうかいしたい本」 たくなくてにげてばかりいた。バスでぼうやに会い、 〈ここがおすすめ〉の小冊子をクラス内で作成しています。自分が読ん 話しをしていく中で少しずつ気持ちにへん化が出てぼくの心にのこった事はひなた丸が木とんのじゅだ本をクラスメイトに「おもしろそうだな、
この本読 きたけれど・・・・
つをまなんでいた時です。
んでみたい」と思ってもらえるように紹介文を書くよ 〈ここがおすすめ〉
さいしょのへんはあまり何をするかわからないとう指導しています。毎年私自身も生徒たちが紹介しわにがバスに乗って人間といっしょにいるといういうかんじだったけど、だんだんできるようになってくれる本がどんなものか小冊子を読むことを心待 場面が少し不思議でかわいいです。
ていきました。人間が何かをする時、すこしずつ発
ちしています。２０１８年度の８組生徒たちの「しぜひ、読んでみてください。
達するのがすごいと思います。あとはくも丸がひなょうかいしたい本」をこちらで紹介させていただき
チョーワ 哲夫 た丸のことをみつけられなくて、そのようすがおもます。
しろかったです。忍者のことがよくわかると思うので
日加学園８組担任 渡辺勝美 かさじぞう 松谷 みよ子 作
ぜひ読んでみるのをおすすめするでござる。
〈ないよう〉
ビールマン 海
むかし、おじいさんとおばあさんがお正月のおもちを買うためかさを５こ作って町へ売りに行きましなん者ひなた丸 ねことんのじつのまき
かいけつゾロリの大金もち
原 ゆたか 作 た。
しかし１つも売れませんでした。
斉藤 洋
作〈ないよう〉
家へ帰ると中、おじぞうさんがいて雪がふってい〈ないよう〉
ノシシがいもばん（いものはんこ）を作っていると てさむそうだったので、おじぞうさんに、かさをか
この話では、子どものにん者がいて、この子どもころを見たおっちょこちょいの大どろぼうゾロリがア ぶせてあげました。
のにんじゃが、いちばんつよくなりたくて、ぼうけん
イデアを思いついた。
そのあと、おじぞうさんがおじいさんとおばあさ
そのアイデアは、一億円札をたくさん作ることでんの家にお正月のおもちやごちそうをとどけてくら へでました。
このぼうけんはこわい時やたのしい時もありましした。そこでぞうへい所に着いたのですが、入るたました。
た。
めにはガードマンがいます。さてどうやってぞうへ 〈ここがおすすめ〉
ぼくは、この本をよんで、すごくたのしい本だとしい所に入るのでしょうか。
おじいさんとおばあさんが、とてもやさしい人たりました。
このにん者はすごくゆうきがあります。
こ〈おすすめ〉ちです。
この本は３年も前に読んだ本だけど登場人物のおじそうさんたちがおじいさんとおばあさんに、 んな小さい子どもなのにすごいと思います。
みなさん、ぜひこの本をとしょかんからかりてくだ
人がらがユニークでよくおぼえていました。
お正月のおもちを持ってきてくらたので良かったと
さい。
だからまたこの本をビーバー文庫で見かけた時思います。
プレンダーガスト とうまに手にとりました。
ぜひ読んでみてください。
西川

男はだまってユウレイたいじ

あいしゃ

たん

カイル

かいけつゾロリ ちきゅうさいごの日

樋口一葉は名探偵！
！

楠木誠一郎

作

斉藤 栄美 作
岡本 順 絵〈内容〉〈ないよう〉＜タイムスリップ探偵団＞シリーズの作品
いつものとうり、4年生のヤマザルが学校に行く
亮平、香里、拓哉の3人はいつもなぜか突然タイと、「石川一家」のメンバーがいました。
ムスリップしてしまう。
しかし、さいきんユウレイがでると言ううわさを
今回は子どものなっちゃん（樋口一葉）と夏目少年
だれかが聞いてきて・・・・（夏目漱石）が二十一世紀へとタイムスリップして「石川一家」はクラスのグループの名前だ。
くる。部屋に閉じこもっつたままの亮平。亮平がおそのメンバーの一人カールのなやみをかいけつ
父さんにあてた暗号をなっちゃんが解いて問題解するために、
しゅぎょうが始まった。
決！ 亮平は出て来て、いつもに3人が仲良くそろっ
そのしゅぎょうは、なんとユーレイたいじだった。
た。
〈どんな本〉〈ここがおもしろい！〉
この本はとてもおもしろい本です。
この作品には暗号があったにでおもしろかった
おもしろい絵がたくさん本にのっています。
どきです。
どきする所もあります。
答えがわかったら、なっとくしました。
登場人物も一人一人みんなユニークです。
村井 実
この本を読んでみてください。
アティヨタ レナード15

原ゆたか さく、え
ちきゅうにすんでいるゾロリというたぬきがいます。
とおいうちゅうのかなたで、ひとつのほしはきゅ
うにふくらんで、ほしはいんせきとなってとびちった。
そのほしは ちきゅうのほうにとんでいった。
ゾロリは、ほしがちきゅうにぶつかるとわかった
ときにびっくりしてどうするかしらない。
この本を読んで自分は、本の中にいたとおもいました。
そしてゾロリは、おもしろい思います。まずゾロリ
はおならをつかってほしがちきゅうにぶつかることがならないと思った。本もおもしろいと思います。な
ぜならゾロリは、ほしはちきゅうにぜったいにぶつ
かると思っているけど、さいごにほしは、ちきゅうにこなかった。
住矢 ケリー

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Thank you for joining in
Yose Arts Performances in Canada
カナダ寄席演芸公演ご観覧ありがとうございました

Photo courtesy of Dave Ohashi

Volunteer Opportunities
ボランティア募集中
There are many volunteer opportunities available at the JCCC
throughout the year. These positions include helping at festivals,
heritage-related programs, the JCCC Library and many more.
Volunteer recruitment for New Year’s Festival 2020 will begin
from late December. If you are interested in, please to subscribe
to JCCC Volunteer mailing list on JCCC website: http://www.jccc.
on.ca/en/volunteer/
JCCCでは年中行事、図書館、ヘリテージ関係など年間を通して様々な分野でボランティアの皆様に活躍頂いております。
お正月会のボランティアを12月末ごろから募集する予定です。ボランティア募集情報をEメールでお知らせしております。
ご希望の方
はJCCCウェブサイトにてメーリングリストへご登録ください。http://

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JCCC Spring Cultural Class Fee Increase
文化クラス受講料値上げのお知らせ
In order to maintain the high quality of service weprovide to our members, and to cover the increasing
cost of operations, the JCCC will be increasing ourclass fees in Spring 2020. Please check our Springclass brochure in the February issue for details.
Thank you for your understanding.
この度、2020年春より、受講料を改定させていただきます。 今後もメンバーの皆様にレベルの高いサービスを継続して提供してまいります。詳しい内容は、ニュース
レター2月号のクラス案内でご確認ください。
今後とも変わらぬご愛顧を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。

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2020年2月号の締め切りは2020年1月7日(火）です。

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Please contact:
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Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Yoko Tsumagari

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Ph: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
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for the holidays
and a very happy
healthy new year!

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1. Lamp Shade $8, 2. Donburi Bowl $12, 3. Make Yourself Card $15,
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Kamp Kodomo
March Break 2020
Our Mission

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

Who can register?

Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2019) to 12 Years

Dates

March 16 – 20, 2020

Times

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

Fees
Early Bird Fees (before Jan. 20/20) Regular Fees (On or after Jan 20/20)
JCCC Members$195.00$210.00
Non – Members$200.00$220.00
5% discount for additional siblings (not available for early bird registration)$35.00 for extended care

Why register?

Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This teamknows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to thenext generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe
environment.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Language
Martial Arts
HistoryMusic
Arts and Crafts
Cooking
Geography
Dance
And More!!!
There is also one special activity day that may include an offsite trip.

How to register

Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Returnto the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children. Early bird
registration deadline is January 20, 2020 (additional sibling discount is not available
for early bird registrations). Registration deadline is March 6, 2020.
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca
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March 16 – 20, 2020

Please Print Clearly
Child’s Name:

Last

Child’s Home Address:

First

NumberCity

Birth Date:

One Form for Each Child

StreetApt/Suite

Postal Code

Date

Telephone, include area code

Month

Ontario Health Insurance Number[ ] Female

Doctor’s Name

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

Sex: [ ] MaleYear

Phone No.

Last[ ] Father

Age:

First

[ ] Other, please specify:

Work Telephone Number

Cellular Phone/Pager Number

Email Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________

We would appreciate an email address to send you confirmation of your child’s enrollment and to send the parent manual and emergency
card prior to the beginning of Kamp. Please note that registrations without email contact information will need to fill in the forms on the firstday of Kamp.
Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:
Program Fees=

JCCC Family Membership Fee=

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

=
=

Total

=

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

$200.00 before Jan. 20/20$220.00 On or after Jan. 20/20$195.00 before Jan. 20/20$210.00 On or after Jan. 20/20($35.00 per week Flat rate only)(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

NumberV codeExpiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s nameson the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit card or if you
are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEX declines. Debit
card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: As of April 1, 2017, any payments made to the JCCC
are non-refundable. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A minimum of
one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the JCCC office and wewill endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and agree to indemnify andhold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any liability concerning ourchild(ren)'s involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of the applicant. The child(ren) &parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. They are also aware that the
pictures are available for purchase by Kamp Kodomo attendees and their families. By signing below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all
rules, regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for the session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit a Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children.
Registration deadline March 6, 2020
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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