MAY 2024 • 2024年5月

IN THIS ISSUE
VOL. 50 ISSUE 5BAZAAR 2024
バザー2024MAY IS ASIANHERITAGE MONTH

5月はアジアヘリテージ月間

WHAT’S ON
JCS HEALTH & WELLNESSJCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス
MAY FILM SCREENING
月例映画上映会
BODY/ARMOURPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITTORONTO JAPANESEFILM FESTIVAL 2024
トロント日本映画祭

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Contact the JCCC ・ お問い合わせFor enquiries, please contact respective staff directly (see staff directory below) or email us at jccc@jccc.on.ca.
For general enquiries by telephone, please call 416-441-2345 during our operating hours (Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm,
Sat-Sun 10am-5pm).
担当スタッフに直接ご連絡（スタッフリストはこちら）、又は、jccc@jccc.on.caまでEメールをお送りください。

一般的なご質問は、
４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２２に電話、メッセージを残してください。開館時間内（月～金、午前１０時～午後8時、土日,午前10時～午後5時 ）にご連絡ください。

2023 - 2024 JCCC Board of Directors
PresidentPast President/Advisor
VP, Heritage
VP, Management
VP, NJCC
Finance ChairSecretaryDirectors
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Chris Hope
Gary Kawaguchi
Karen Webb
Brian Toda

Linda Ono
Sharon Marubashi
Karen Gordon
Mark Hashimoto
Kristin Kobayashi-Reid
Ryan LangDavid Moritsugu
Nao Seko
Elaine Shigeishi
Kathy WaleJon Nagamatsu
Alexis Spieldenner
Demetre Vasilounis

Marty Kobayashi
Ian McKay, Ambassador of Canada to Japan
Janice Fukakusa
William Hatanaka
Steve Oikawa
Connie Sugiyama
Christine Nakamura

Chair - Capital Campaign
JCCC Foundation ChairChris Hope
Janice Fukakusa

YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME!
皆様からの寄稿をお待ちしております。

The submission deadline for the June issue is:Thursday, May 9, 2024.
次号締切日：2024年5月9日（木)

JCCC Staff

Executive Director
416-441-2345 ext.224

James Heronjamesh@jccc.on.ca Manager of Administration
416-441-2345 ext.229

Kathy Tazumi
kathyt@jccc.on.ca 

Adrian Wong			adrianw@jccc.on.ca			

Accounting Manager
416-441-2345

Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Manager
constantind@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345
Haruko Ishihara
harukoi@jccc.on.ca Special Events and Rentals Manager
416-441-2345 ext.228

Yayoi Kawabe
yayoik@jccc.on.ca 

Website and Database Administrator
416-441-2345 ext.223

Yoko Minoda
yokomi@jccc.on.ca Community Events Coordinator416-441-2345 ext. 225

Christine Takasaki
christinet@jccc.on.ca Mayu Okamoto
mayuo@jccc.on.ca 

Vidhya Elango
vidhyae@jccc.on.ca Program Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.221

Rental Assistant416-441-2345 ext.231

Exhibition and Research
416-441-2345 ext.303

Theressa Takasaki Archives, Collections and Programming
theressat@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.300
Yasuko Koyama
jccc@jccc.on.ca 

JCCC Receptionist
416-441-2345

Samphors Saysams@jccc.on.ca Communication Assistant416-441-2345

Izumi Kusaka
izumik@jccc.on.ca 

Volunteer Coordinator416-441-2345 ext.235

Fee Lin Chearflchear@jccc.on.ca 

Office Assistant416-441-2345

Please email to newsletter@jccc.on.ca
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca

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Contents3
What's On at the JCCC
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JCCC Bazaar is Back!
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Doors Open Toronto
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Upcoming Events
7  Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund
O-Hanami
8Haru Matsuri 2024
9This Month in the Kobayashi Hall
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Toronto Japanese Film Festival 202415			  Martial Arts & Cultural Arts News
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Tatami Dojo Renovations
18			        		        Heritage News
19 	 		 Body/Armour Photography Exhibit20   Past Wrongs, Future Choices Archives Cluster Update21						   Donations
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健やかな老後をめざして その73	           JC 3Pitch Recruiting Players and Sponsors
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JSS Online Programs: May 2024

Photo, right: KPMB Architects

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What's On at the JCCC
Upcoming Events / 近日開催イベント
Gaman – Perseverance Book Launch • 出版記念イベント
Wednesday May 1, 7pm • 5月1日（水）午後7時

Wynford Seniors • ウィンフォードシニア       Wednesday May 1 & 15, 10:30am
5月1, 15日（水）午前10時半
Please contact Bev (bfujimoto50@yahoo.ca)for info. お問い合わせは：ベブ・フジモトまで (bfujimoto50@yahoo.ca)

Doors Open •ドアズオープン、
トロント
May 25 and 26, 10:00am to 5:00pm
5月25日(土）、26日(日) 午前10時〜午後5時
See page 5 for details
詳細は5頁をご覧ください。
JCSurvivors Health &Wellness Fund Info Sessions

JCサバイバー・ヘルス＆ウェルネス基金説明会

See page 6 for details. 詳細は6頁をご覧ください。

JCCC Bazaar • JCCCバザー

Ongoing / 開催中

Saturday May 4, 12:00 – 4:00pm
5月4日(土) 正午～ 午後4時

JCCC Library ・ 図書館

TorontoJFF Ticket Sales Begin!

The Library is now open.
Please check the JCCC website for the schedule of this month.

トロント日本映画祭（TJFF)チケット販売開始!

Wednesday May 8, 10am • 5月8日(水)午前10時

JCCCライブラリーは現在週3～4回オープン、貸出/閲覧が可能です。

スケジュールはJCCCウェブサイトで確認してください。

See page 10 for details
詳細は10頁をご覧ください。

ライブラリーでは閲覧日、貸出日にお手伝いくださるボランティアを募集ています。
ご興味のある方（要日本語）はharukoi@jccc.on.caまでご連絡ください。

JCCC Karaoke Club • JCCCカラオケクラブ
Wednesday May 8 & 22, 10:00am
5月8, 22日（水）午前10時

Exhibitions ・ 館内展示
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
森山日系ヘリテージセンター

Hayato Sumino Piano Recital • 角野隼斗ピアノリサイタル
Thursday May 9, 7:00pm • 5月9日(木) 午後7時

Maru: Immigration Stories.
Contact heritage@jccc.on.ca for a guided tour.
丸：日系移民物語。ツアーガイドをご希望の方はheritage@jccc.on.ca
までご連絡ください。

*LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR*

当日券限定数販売予定

Sumi-e Art Workshops • 墨絵ワークショップ
Landscapes - Saturday May 11, 9:30am to 12:00pm
景観 - 5月11日（土）午前9時半~正午

Heritage Hallway • ヘリテージホール

See sumieartistsofcanada.org for details.
詳細は：sumieartistsofcanada.org

60 Years of Friendship Through Culture
文化が育んだ60年のフレンドシップ
May 2023 to June 2024 • 2023年5月～2024年6月

Nisei Veterans’ Award Application Deadline

JCCC Gallery • JCCCギャラリー

二世ベテランアワード申し込み締め切り

May 17, 2024, 11:59pm • 5月17日(金) 午後11:59時
JCCC Closed – Victoria Day • JCCC閉館 - ビクトリアデイ
Monday May 20 • 5月20日(月)May Film Screening • 月例映画上映会     Thursday May 23, 7:00pm
5月23日(木) 午後7時
The Zen Diary (TJFF encore), see page 9 for details.
土を喰らう十二ヵ月」詳細は9頁をご覧ください。

CONTACT Photography Festival - Body/Armour
コンタクトフォトフェスティバル参加展示
April 28 to July 31, 2024 • 2024年4月28日~7月31日

Heritage Lounge Display Case • ヘリテージラウンジ
Kimono Remake Project
着物のリメイクプロジェクト
May 1 to 31, 2024 • 2024年5月1~31日「

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Bazaar is Here!
Are you ready? It’s that time of year again - JCCC Annual Bazaar!!! The committee have been busy organizing our biggest
one-day fundraiser of the year! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Saturday May 4, 2024 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza with great deals on gardening items, Japanese treasures, baked
goods, etc., plus lots of white/pink elephant treasures andof course our Silent Auction with some great products tobid on. Also, remember to get your mini raffle tickets as
well! Don’t worry, there will also be lots of food for salesuch as sushi, udon, tempura, manju - for take home ordining in while you take a break from your shopping spree.
If this is your first time attending, remember to stop at thebank on the way over. Most sales are cash only and we
don’t have an ATM on site. Don’t let a lack of ready cash
hold you back from getting that fabulous bargain! Pleasecome and support your JCCC!
We welcome donations of all kinds – white elephant,
new products, baked goods including cakes, pies, cookies,
squares, etc (no meat, cream, custard filling), Japanesefood (including manju, sekihan, chirashi, bentos, etc), etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on May 3rd and 4th. If you have any
questions or need more information, please contact Yoko Minoda at yokomi@jccc.on.ca.
Date: Saturday May 4, 2023 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission: FREE

Positions Required at the JCCC
Join the team of the largest Japanese cultural organization outside of Japan!
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is seeking part-time Receptionists to hire immediately. The Receptionist ensures an excellent experience for all community members and visitors in a friendly and caring manner. Your appreciation of
exceptional customer service will be reflected in your warm professionalism as the initial point of contact for JCCC inquiries. Job duties focus on greeting and directing visitors, answering telephone and email inquiries, membership and event
registration, processing payments (including a small retail shop), and other light administrative duties.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30-8:30pm
Saturday, Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm
Flexible time is preferred. Multiple candidates will be hired.
Key Responsibilities:

Required Skills:· Greet JCCC visitors and provide information· Excellent English communication skills (Japanese is an asset)· Assist customers with various transactions – registrations,purchases, donations, invoice payments, etc.
· Answer, screen, and forward incoming telephone calls· Manage JCCC email· Coordinate courier pickup/drop-offs and directing deliveries· Excellent customer service and organizational skills· Attention to detail and ability to work independently· Basic computer/math skills· Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

Please send resume to hr@jccc.on.ca. Please indicate which days you are available for work. Only successful candidates
will be contacted. Job posting closes May 10, 2024.
Please refer to Job Posting 300244.
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UPCOMING EVENTSDoors Open Toronto
May 25 & 26, 10:00am to 5:00pm
For 60 years, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) has served as the gathering point for the Japanese Canadian community and for those of non-Japanese ancestry who have an interest in things
Japanese in the Greater Toronto Area. We excited to showcase our variety of arts andcultural programs during Doors Open 2024.
Self-guided and in-person guided tours are available for our permanent exhibit, "Maru:
Immigration Stories," to learn about the global Japanese diaspora community and Japanese Canadian history.
The JCCC Gallery is proud to host our spring photography exhibit, Body/Armour,featuring work by Claudia Fährenkemper and Ruth Kaplan, curated by Shin Sugino andStephen Bulger. An artist talk with Ruth Kaplan will take place on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm.
Visitors are welcome to try their hands at the traditional Japanese arts of ikebana(flower arranging), sumi-e, (ink wash painting), and chadō (tea ceremony). Hula performances, and observations of martial arts classes will be available.
Please note that chadō and ikebana have a fee of $15/per person. Please see our
website for a full schedule. The schedule will be updated as programming becomesconfirmed: https://jccc.on.ca/event/2024/05/doors-open-toronto-2024.

Save the Date 開催決定！
夏祭り•盆踊り Natsu Matsuri/Bon Odori Festival 2024
7月13日（土）• Saturday July 13
Mark your calendars – our only outdoor/indoor festival iscoming up!
There will be food, there will be entertainment, there will be
Bon Odori, there will be lots of fun to be had!
JCCC唯一の屋外メインのイベント、夏祭り・盆踊り！
食べ物あり、
エンターテイメントあり、
盆踊りあり、楽しみがいっぱいです。
お楽しみに！

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Canadians Journey to Justice
Save the date! Join us in the Heritage Lounge at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
to celebrate the launch of Gaman – Perseverance: Japanese Canadians’ Journey to Justice
by Art Miki!
Enjoy a reading from Gaman – Perseverance, an introduction from Mohammed Hashim,
executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and a conversation between
Art Miki and Lynn Kobayashi, president of the Toronto chapter of the National Associationof Japanese Canadians!
Gaman – Perseverance is an in-depth memoir detailing the intense negotiations thattook place in the 1980s between the Government of Canada and the NAJC – negotiations
which finally resulted in the historic Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement of September
1988 and the acknowledgment by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney that Canada had wronged
its own citizens. In Gaman – Perseverance, Art Miki recollects his past experiences andfamily history, revealing the beliefs and attitudes that shaped his life’s journey as a youth
in British Columbia, an educator in Manitoba, and a community leader across Canada.
We can't wait to see you there!
Heritage Lounge – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Toronto, ON
May 1, 2024
Doors open at 6:30pm; the event begins at 7:00pm
Free Admission. No Reservation required. Seating is first-come, first-served.

This event is made possible by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Performed by Unit Souzou of Portland, Oregon,
Constant State of Otherness is an engaging, multi-layered performance work rooted in questions ofidentity and self worth – how we identify ourselvesand how we label others. Through taiko, Japanesefolk dance, song, and personal story, six performers
guide the audience through a four-part journey inspired by experiences of isolation and displacementthat come from not having an easy sense of home.
More info about the concert and tickets: https://www.torontotaikofestival.org/constant-state-of-otherness
We would be pleased to offer a promo code for
all JCCC community members: promo code “solidarity20" will provide 20% off the lowest tiered ticketin our sliding scale ($25 Solidarity rate ticket. We
also have a $12 ticket option for students and youth
17 and under, but this promo code applies to the
Solidarity ticket which is the lowest rate for adults/
non-students).

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming JCSHWF Validation Events

Sunday May 5, 2024, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W. Toronto, M3H 2T7
RSVP to Katherine Arima at Katherine.arima@jcwellness.org or 437-871-1368
Sunday June 2, 2024, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W. Toronto, M3H 2T7
RSVP to Katherine Arima at Katherine.arima@jcwellness.org or 437-871-1368
Sunday June 2, 2024, 10:30am – 2:30pm, Wasaga Beach, Camp Lumbini, Cabin 3, 68 Mary St. L9Z 2M6 (Provided by theToronto Buddhist Church)
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856"Registration deadline Monday May 27, 2024. This event may be cancelled if there are not enough registrants"
Saturday July 13, 2024, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, during Natsu Matsuri at the JCCC (Toronto), 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, M3C 1Z5.
Onsite parking will be limited.
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856“NEW Pilot” for the month of May
The Ontario Outreach team will be present to take appointments for in-person validations on the following dates.
Hamilton Canadian Japanese Culture Centre (HCJCC), Every Wednesday for the month of May, appointment times
available between 10:00am – 1:00pm
RSVP to Erin Oikawa at Erin.oikawa@jcwellness.org or 437-881-4879
Japanese Canadian Culture Centre (JCCC), Hamasaki Room, May 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, appointment times startingat 10:00am.
RSVP to Mark Uyeda at mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org or 437-882-9856

Everybody Loves Caravan!

Recently, Heritage Toronto published an article about the history of Metro Toronto International
Caravan. As we have also been writing about Caravan, and trying to insure that our records are ascomplete as possible, we thought that you might like to read this article as well. The article was written by Emerging Historian Phoebe Croft and uses photos from the City of Toronto Archives. Follow
the QR code, or go to https://www.heritagetoronto.org/explore-learn/toronto-caravan-festival-history/to read the full article.

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THIS MONTH IN THE KOBAYASHI HALLENCORE PRESENTATION: A FOODIE FAVOURITE RETURNS WITH ITS DIRECTOR!

May Film: THE ZEN DIARY 土を喰らう十二ヵ月
Thursday May 23, 7:00pm

Admission$8.85 +HST ($10) JCCC member; $10.62 +HST ($12) non-member
DIRECTOR YUJI NAKAE WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO INTRODUCE HIS FILM AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
Tsutomu lives alone in the mountains, writing essays, cooking food with fruits and vegetables he grows and mushrooms
he picks in the hills. His routine is happily disturbed when Machiko, his editor/love interest, occasionally visits. She loves to
eat and he loves to cook for her. Tsutomu seems content with his daily life, however he remains unable to bury his deadwife’s ashes in a grave. His wife died 13 years ago… Adapted from Tsutomu Mizukami’s book, this gentle, thoughtful
drama considers the importance of aligning one’s life with the natural world’s flavours and rhythms.  

Starring Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu

DIRECTOR YUJI NAKAE
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THE TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL IS BACKFOR ITS 13TH YEAR!

We are very pleased to announce that our ever-popular Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be returning from June 6 toJune 20! Now in its 13th year, the Toronto Japanese Film Festival has grown into one of the largest cinema events of its
kind in the world, showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences
and critics, international film festival audiences and the Japanese Film Academy. Programming addresses popular genres
such as historical (samurai) jidaigeki, contemporary dramas, comedies and action, literary adaptations, children’s, art-houseand anime films. All films shown are North American, Canadian, or Toronto premieres.
We are still finalizing our line-up but here are some highlights!

NEWEST OF THE NEW: THE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERESSTAY MUM  かくしごと
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
Chisako, a writer, and her father, Kozo, have a long-standing feud and have been
living apart for a long time. When Kozo, who lives alone, begins to develop dementia, she returns to her hometown to take care of him. On the road one night she
rescues a boy who has lost his memory in an accident and has signs of abuse on
his body. To protect him, she pretends to be his mother and takes the boy into
Kozo’s house. As this new family begins to bond, so the dangerous and possibly
violent repercussions of Chisako’s lie start to mount. Was her lie a crime or an
act of love?
A suspenseful mystery that questions the nature of family and escaping the past
as it builds to a shocking and powerful conclusion.
Director: Kosai Sekine

Starring: Anne Watanabe, Toma Nakasu, Eiji Okuda, Yoshi Sako, Aimi Satsukawa.

KANASANDO  かなさんどー
INTERNATIONAL PREMIEREA NEW FILM BY TOSHIYUKI TERUYA

かなさんどーKANASANDO

In this heartwarming human comedy, Mika, traumatized by her father Satoru's
infidelity and her mother's death, returns to the Ryukyu Islands. Thinking she
would never see her father again she is informed he is in critical condition. But
the sickbed reunion sparks new revelations and happy memories. Mika plans one
last gift for Satoru.
It is a deeply humane story of familial love and redemption built upon superb
performances from the leads and steeped in the unique and beautiful culture of
Okinawa. As with his previous work, director Toshiyuki Teruya (Born, Bone, Born)
tackles life’s painful realities with a liberal dose of wit and humour. Audiences willexit the cinema with a tear in their eye and a smile on their face.
Director: Toshiyuki TeruyaStarring: Ruka Matsuda, Keiko Horiuchi, Tadanobu Asano.
Scheduled for theatrical release in Japan in 2025.

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POPULAR LITERARY ADAPTATIONSALL THE LONG NIGHTS  夜明けのすべて  Misa suffers from extreme premenstrual syndrome with erratic personality swings
that see her lash out verbally at co-workers, ultimately costing her her job. Fast
forward five years and she is working for a small company that makes scientificinstruments for children. Co-worker Takatoshi is silent, withdrawn and prone todebilitating panic attacks. A relationship gradually emerges - not a romantic one
but rather one based on empathy, kindness and the desire to help the other with
their struggles. Inspired by a touchingly poetic narration taped long ago by theirboss’s deceased brother, Misa and Takatoshi plan an annual planetarium show
and together discover a new way of looking at the world that expands their minds
and heals their hearts.
A gentle, beautifully-acted and deeply-compassionate adaptation of Maiko Seo’s
best selling novel.
Director: Sho Miyake

Starring: Hokuto Matsumura, Mone Kamishiraishi, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Ryo, Ken Mitsuishi.

DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD!  身代わり忠臣蔵   Akihiro Dobashi’s popular novel Migawari Chushingura took the legendary historicalincident of the 47 Ronin and added a liberal dose of comedy. The original story
tells of a group of masterless samurai who seek revenge for the death of theirLord Asano who was compelled to perform seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting
a powerful court official named Kira after the court official insulted him. But what
would happen if Kira had an incompetent good-for-nothing younger brother tostand in for him? The film combines beautiful costuming and historical intrigue
with zany screwball comedy to create a hugely entertaining tale of samurai whimsy.
Director: Hayato Kawai

Starring: Tsuyoshi Muro, Eita Nagayama, Haruna Kawaguchi, Kento Hayashi, Kanichiro,
Kazuki Kitamura.

52-HERTZ WHALES  52ヘルツのクジラたち  Kiko Mishima was exploited and abused by her family in Tokyo. She disconnects andmoves to a small seaside town in Oita. There she comes across a boy whose own abusive mother calls him, "insect". She sees herself in him for being a “52-hertz whale”,
a lone whale that can only speak in a high frequency other whales cannot hear in thevast ocean. Having been saved herself from a dark past, Kiko decides to take the lonesome boy under her wing. It turns, however, into an emotional journey to look backher own past…  Based on Sonoko Machida’s award-winning novel, this nuanced, emotionally powerful
drama captures the unspoken voices of the lonely as they find one another and build
connection.
Director: Izuru Narushima

Starring: Hana Sugisaki, Jun Shison, Hio Miyazawa, Karin Ono, Tōri Kuwana, Kimiko Yo, Mitsuko Baisho.

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FOR JAPANESE CULTURE VULTURES!
TAKANO TOFU  高野豆腐店の春  Tatsuo - a cranky but dedicated craftsman - and his daughter Haru run the traditional
Takano Tofu Shop in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. They begin their work before dawn
every day, carefully selecting beans to make their tofu. While the days are peaceful,
Tatsuo learns he is in poor health and worries about his daughter being alone after his
death. With the help of friends, he sets about planning a secret matchmaking strategy
to find Haru a partner before the spring.
This gentle, heart-warming film, leavened with a delicious dash of humour, is a must forfoodies and lovers of Japanese food culture.
Director: Mitsuhiro Mihara

Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Kumiko Aso, Kumi Nakamura, Yu Tokui, Masato Yamada.

TSUGARU LACQUER GIRL  バカ塗りの娘  This moving father-daughter tale revolves around the traditional Aomori lacquerware
craft Tsugaru-nuri. Miyako is working aimlessly at a supermarket to help make ends
meet. She is devoted to her father, a Tsugaru lacquerware craftsman. However, he, who
succeeded her grandfather, has lost the will to continue the business as the industry
goes into decline, and the family finds itself scattered. Miyako is unable to openly declare her desire to pursue a career in Tsugaru-nuri, but must ultimately confront her
family and the art of lacquering.
A heartfelt blend of traditional arts, family conflict and the issue of traditional genderroles.
Director: Keiko Tsuruoka

Starring: Mayu Hotta, Kaoru Kobayashi, Ryota Bando, Toshiya Miyata, Reiko Kataoka.

THE DANCING OKAMI  レディ加賀[LADY KAGA]  The key to a great ryokan and hot-spring inn is the “okami” – the female proprietor of
the establishment and a scion of elegance, hospitality and professionalism. Yuka Higuchi
who lives in Tokyo as a tap dancer is also the only daughter of a long-established inn in
Kaga Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture. Now she must return to her parents' home to begin
training as the okami. Due to her natural clumsiness, Yuka has a difficult time but faces
every challenge with courage and positivity.  
When the local authority launches a project to revitalize the Kaga region Yuka pulls
together a team of new local okamis to hold an event throwing dance back into the
spotlight. A lively up-beat musical comedy set among the traditional hot-spring inns of
the famous Kaga Onsen region. Nominated for Best Film at the Silk Road InternationalFilm Festival.
Director: Toshiro Saigo

Starring: Fuka Koshiba, Ruka Matsuda, Marina Mizushima.

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FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE EXCITEMENT!
REVOLVER LILY  リボルバー・リリー  “Lavish anti-war actioner racks up a sky-high body count…Ayase plays Lily with fiery panache.”– Japan Times

The year is 1924. Yuri, an ex-assassin with 57 kills, has gone underground and runsa small bar. There she encounters Shinta, an orphan whose family was murdered. He
holds the key to a large sum of money reported missing by the Imperial Japanese Army.
Yuri must re-activate her skills as an assassin to protect Shinta and stop the ruthless
general who wants the money to accelerate his imperialist ambitions. Soon there are
1,000 soldiers in pursuit!
A big-budget, period thriller with impressively choreographed action sequences, anall-star cast and a charismatic lead performance from Haruka Ayase.
Director: Isao Yukisada

LIFE IS CLIMBING  ライフ・イズ・クライミング！  

KOICHI KOBAYASHI, NAOYA SUZUKI AND SOKICHI NAKAHARA IN ATTENDANCE!
For outdoor adventurers and fans of feel-good stories about overcoming remarkable odds…anextraordinary documentary that you won’t want to miss. – Tokyo Filmgoer

Recipient of the Documentary Award at Japan Movie Critics Awards in May 2024.   
Koba, who is completely without sight and his sight guide Naoya, have won the IFSC
Paraclimbing World Championship four times in total blind class. In 2021, they reunitewith Eric Weihenmayer, a blind climber who has triumphed over the highest peaks on
all seven continents, profoundly influencing Koba's life. Heading to Moab, Utah, theyplan to have Koba stand on top of the famous “Fisher Towers” a dream climbing spot
for Koba. An inspiring and edge-of-your-seat documentary.
Director: Sokichi Nakahara
Starring: Koichi Kobayashi, Naoya Suzuki, Erik Weihenmayer.

ONE LAST BLOOM  春に散る  Jin has returned to Japan after a forty-year boxing career in the U.S. that never pannedout. Shogo is a struggling young boxer just coming off an unfair defeat. He is stunnedby the elderly Jin's sharp counterpunch during a street fight and asks him to be his
trainer. And so the two men decide to seize their final chance at glory. Shogo's firm
determination reminds Jin of his own dream, and he puts his life on the line for Shogo's
world title match that could be their last bout together. A powerful crowd-pleasing filmwith a touching father-son bond at its core. The fight scenes are so authentic that theyinspired co-star Ryusei Yokohama to qualify as a pro boxer.
Director: Takahisa Zeze
Starring: Koichi Sato, Ryusei Yokohama, Kanna Hashimoto, Ryota Bando, and Tsurutaro Kataoka..

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($79.65+HST)($132.74+HST)($22.12+HST)

We will announce our line-up and guests shortly. The festival will run June 6 to 20, 2024.
Tickets will
go on sale Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 10:00am. All multi-film passes will include access to Opening andShiseido
AW22
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Membership Pays! Become a JCCC Member today to take advantage of Member Pricing! For as little as$20 a year, Members receive access to JCCC Classes and Workshops, Special Events and Festivals, Gift Shop
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Other films include:

14(AB)NORMAL DESIRE

MOM, IS THAT YOU!?

正欲

こんにちは、母さん

DON’T CALL IT MYSTERYMATCHED

ミステリと言う勿れ

マッチング

ONE SECOND AHEAD, ONE SECOND
BEHIND 一秒先の彼

THE BOY AND THE HERON - SPECIAL EDITION
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MARTIAL AND CULTURAL ARTS NEWS

Martial Arts News

Don’t forget to check your club’s summer schedule.
As we head into registration for the summer months, please be aware that some clubs may be reducing the number ofclass/practices in a week and/or cancelling classes on long weekends. More information on each specific club and theirsummer hours are on each discipline’s specific martial art page of our website.
May is registration month for Aikido, Jodo and Karate. Please check your fees for the upcoming Series as summer
fees have returned.
We also want to inform our participants of Iaido, Jodo and Karate that classes are cancelled during the May Long
Weekend (on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19). The JCCC is closed on Monday May 20 and all classes are cancelled.

Cultural Arts NewsThe Spring 2024 cultural classes at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are in full swing!
We offer an array of programs sure to excite ones senses and creativity. In session
are Bunka Shishu, Ikebana-Ikenobo, Japanese Language, Sumi-e and Ikebana-Sogetsu.
If you missed out on registration, please be sure to sign-up on the JCCC notification
list for the upcoming Fall 2024 session. https://jccc.on.ca/programs/cultural-classes/starting-cultural-classes
We are excited to announce that Taiko Drumming is coming in June 2024. This will
be a six-week program with registration starting May 1st and classes beginning
June 1. Lessons will be offered on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Invitations have been issued to those who have joined the Notification List for Taiko.
As this is an extremely popular program and spaces are limited, registration will
be first come, first served.
To be notified about future Taiko programming, please join our Notification List.

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MARTIAL ARTS NEWS

Tatami Dojo Renovations Completed!
We are very happy to announce the completion of the renovations to the
Tatami Dojo!
In 2023 we saw that the floor in the Tatami Dojo was coming to the end ofits useful life, and was going to need not only new tatami, but also changes tothe subfloor system that had been in use for almost 20 years. In coordination
with JCCC Executive Director Mr. James Heron, JCCC Building Chair Mr. Nao
Seko, and in consultation with instructors from the JCCC martial arts clubs,
the JCCC began looking at options in late 2023, and a plan was decided upon.
Some of the initial dojo renovation work was completed over the year-end
holidays, which saw an interim solution that addressed many of the immediateproblems temporarily, while also allowing us to complete the bulk of the renovation work with no shutdown of scheduled classes. Tatami from top Japanesemanufacturer Kusakura was ordered, with the new tatami delivered from Japan at the end of March. Final installation was completed the morning of April
1st, again with no disruption to any scheduled classes.
For many of us involved it has really been an interesting and rewarding process. While my history with the JCCC goes back many years, I’m relatively new
in my role as a volunteer at the Centre. I’ve been really thankful to get to know
many of the staff and volunteers at the JCCC through working on this, and tolearn how things operate at the JCCC. I think the consensus amongst all involved is that this is an exceptional result that will be in service for many years
to come and provides a first-class facility for current and future JCCC martial
arts club members. Paraphrasing what one project leader said to me “Wearen’t looking for just a temporary fix, we want what is really the right solution
for the JCCC”. I think all involved believe that was achieved.
On behalf of all of the members of the JCCC Judo Kai our special thanks to
all Project Tatami sponsors, Mr. James Heron, Mr. Nao Seko, the JCCC Board,
all of the JCCC staff, Mr. Kent Kawaguchi of Kawa Inc., Yukako Tatsumi and thestaff at Kusakura Co, Ltd. of Osaka Japan, and all of the volunteers from all of
the martial arts clubs who helped to make this project a reality. Because of allof you the Tatami Dojo is now a testament to the proud history and traditionof martial arts at the JCCC. Something it has been my tremendous honour tobe a very small part of.
Seeing firsthand how the JCCC provides opportunities to build lifetime bonds
not only through participation in martial arts, but also through a shared loveof Japanese culture is truly amazing. The JCCC really is a special and uniqueplace because of all of the people who are part of the JCCC community that
continue the traditions of those who founded, built, and have continued to
grow the JCCC for the past 60 years.
After the dojo work was done, I looked at the weathered picture of Judo’s
founder Jigoro Kano that hangs in the Tatami Dojo at the JCCC, and mused toa fellow Sensei who has been part of the JCCC his entire life “Do you think weshould maybe put up a new photo of Kano Shihan?”. “No, we can’t. That photo
has hung in the dojo for 60 years.”
May it hang for many more.
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MARTIAL ARTS NEWSOperation Tatami 2024
Operation Tatami 2024 is going well! Although the construction work is now complete, there is
still time for you to contribute to this dojo renovation!
The JCCC has installed Kusakura brand tatami, which is what is used in Japan, and at the 2020
Olympics in Tokyo, and all Tokyo and Osaka IJF Grand Slams in recent years. These are the finest tatami available. This is
the official tatami of the All-Japan Judo Federation and exceeds all IJF certifications. The mat area has been enlarged to afull-size regulation competition area comprised of a 32 yellow mat competition area with a 96 green mat safety area. This
refresh will enable the JCCC tatami dojo to remain as the finest martial arts dojo in Canada!
You can be a part of this exciting renovation by sponsoring a mat in the dojo. Sponsorship of the yellow “Competition”
mats is now SOLD OUT! The sponsorship of the 96 green “Keiko” mats is $300 and are going fast. For your sponsorship
you will receive a tax receipt for the full amount. As well, your donation will be recognized on a display in the JCCC’s John
and Goro Kawaguchi Martial Arts Court. Please follow the link on this page to make your donation. https://jccc.on.ca/
join-support/donate/operationtatami2024
Thank-you for your support of the JCCC’s martial arts program and helping to ensure our dojo remains a top-tier facility.

Completed Tatami Dojo, April 2024.

Did you know?

Did you know that Canadian Blood Services regularly hosts Blood Drives at the
JCCC? It takes thousands of blood donors to save the lives of patients acrossCanada.
Upcoming blood drives at the JCCC are:·Friday, August 2, 2024 from 2pm to 6pm·

Friday March 28, 2025 from 2pm to 6pm

Act now and book your summer blood donation by downloading the GiveBlood app,calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or booking now at blood.ca.

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HERITAGE NEWS

March Break Fun at PAMA!
On Friday March 15, the JCCC’s Heritage Team took our Pop-Up Mini Museum to
the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in Brampton. PAMA is currently hosting
The Suitcase Project, a travelling photographic exhibition which explores the ideasof displacement and discrimination. The exhibition will run until September 2024.
As usual, the kendama was our most popular piece, even prompting PAMA tocreate a kendama activity available in other areas of the museum.
In addition to The Suitcase Project at PAMA, the Lincoln Museum and Archives
in Jordan, ON has 2 shows about Japanese Canadians running through July; Exiles
in Our Own Country and Generations of an Archive.

Japanese Canadian Third Places in Toronto
Sansei and Yonsei/Gosei Focus Groups
Are you a Japanese Canadian who identifies as a sansei, yonsei or
gosei? The JCCC Heritage Department is doing research on Japanese
Canadian third places, or sites of gathering, in Toronto to understandhow Japanese Canadians have made place for themselves in the cityfrom after WWII to the present-day. The research will culminate in an
exhibition at the JCCC.
We are interested in questions such as the following: What are theplaces that allowed Japanese Canadians to create a sense of belonging? To make sense of an unfamiliar city? What memories do people
have of these places? What is the role of Japanese Canadian places ina changing Toronto?
To answer these questions, we want to hear from you! A sansei focus group will take place on Wednesday May 8 from6:30 – 8pm and a yonsei/gosei focus group will take place on Thursday May 30 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Both sessions will takeplace at the JCCC and will be recorded. Light refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in participating or want more information on the project, please email Vidhya Elango at vidhyae@jccc.on.ca. If you are interested in participating but cannot make the focus group sessions, please get in touch as there
may be alternate ways to participate.

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HERITAGE NEWS

Body/Armour Photography Exhibit:
Opening Reception and Doors Open Artist Talk

Curated by Shin Sugino and Stephen Bulger and presented as part of the CONTACT Festival of Photography, ourspring photography exhibit, Body/Armour, brings together the work of German photographer Claudia Fährenkemper with
Canadian photographer Ruth Kaplan. Fährenkemper’s photographs of Japanese samurai armour and electron microscope images of insect exoskeletons interrogate protective casings, both natural and man-made. Her work contrasts with
Kaplan’s Bathers series, which meditates on bodies and rituality. Kaplan’s subjects appear more vulnerable when seen
against the protective casings in Fährenkemper’s, while those casings remind the viewer of the extent to which humans
will seek self-preservation.
Body/Armour will run from April 28 to July 31 in the JCCC Gallery.
Please note that that Body/Armour contains mild artistic nudity in Ruth Kaplan’s Bathers series.

Opening Reception
Sunday April 28, 1 – 4pm
Please join us on April 28th from 1-4pm for our opening reception. We are pleased that Claudia Fährenkemper will
join us for this reception all the way from Germany and present an artist talk at 2pm, along with curator Stephen Bulger!
The Camerama camera show will be taking place in Kobayashi Hall from 1-3pm on April 28th as well, for the possibility of attending two photography-related events in one day! See here for more information: https://cameramashow.
wordpress.com/.

Doors Open Artist Talk
Sunday May 26, 2 – 3pm
Ruth Kaplan will be giving an artist talk on May 26 from 2 – 3pm as part of the Doors Open festival. See page 5 formore information on Doors Open.

黒板
KOKUBAN
KOKUBAN is a monthly e-publication which highlights the work of the JCCC community and the Japanese Canadian community at large, covering topics from heritage treasures to stories about the Nikkei experience. Recent issues have covered
Sedai interviews with Jean Peasah, a new series on Japanese Canadian Architecture, a look at ongoing scholarly research andmore! Be sure to check out all our past and current issues at https://jccc.on.ca/about/newsletter/kokuban.
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HERITAGE NEWS

Past Wrongs, Future Choices Archives Cluster Update
Past Wrongs, Future Choices (PWFC) is a partnership project based at the University of Victoria. Building on the work
done by the Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) project which focused on the dispossession and displacement of Japanese
Canadians, PWFC expands this lens to bring together the global history of the mistreatment of Nikkei during WWII.
Archives Cluster
One of the project’s four “clusters of activity” is the Archives Cluster. We have been tasked with two main outputs: aninternational Spotlight Series and Community Sessions across Canada. Meet the team behind the Archives Cluster!
Lisa Uyeda is co-chair of the Archives Cluster, and the Collections Manager
at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural
Centre. She has continually contributed
to the preservation and access of Japanese Canadian history and heritage, as
well as served on numerous volunteer
committees dedicated to Nikkei history,
human rights, and young leadership.
Theressa Takasaki is co-chair of theArchives Cluster, and Heritage Manager;
L-R: Lisa U., Theressa T., Masumi I., Tomoko S.
Archives, Collections and Programmingat the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), located in Toronto. Previously associated with the LOI project, she has
curated multiple exhibits about Japanese Canadian culture and history.
Masumi Izumi is co-chair of the Archives Cluster, a Professor of North American Studies at the Department of Global
and Regional Studies, Doshisha University, in Kyoto, Japan. She is a historian of Japanese Americans and Japanese Canadians, and she has written extensively about their wartime removal and incarceration as well as about their post-internment
community building efforts. Masumi examines the racial persecutions of diasporic Japanese population in Canada and theUS, and highlights the reactions and activism in the Japanese North American communities against such injustice.
Tomoko Shida is an archivist for the Archives Cluster, and works remotely for the project in Ottawa. Prior to joining
the PWFC team, she worked as a secondary school history teacher in Tokyo, and more recently, as an archivist at the
University of Toronto Mississauga Library. Born in Japan, she spent her earlier years in Alberta, British Columbia andQuebec prior to moving to Ontario, so she is looking forward to revisiting some of her childhood haunts as she travels forthe community sessions.
Spotlight Series Update
The plan for the international Spotlight Series is to draw together archival records from Australia, Brazil, Canada andthe United States on various “spotlight” themes related to Nikkei during WWII. These primary sources will be translated
and made available in English, Japanese and Portuguese.
Overseen by Cluster Co-Chairs Masumi and Theressa, progress on four Spotlights and additional supplementary primarysources has been underway with the help of Spotlight Fellows around the world.
The work of the Archives Cluster began in earnest in 2023 not with a Spotlight, but with the identification and digitizationof Supplementary Primary Sources which will be made available through the PWFC website in the records’ original language. Additional research is ongoing in 4 major Spotlight areas: Legal Enactments, Camp Gardens, Education and Medical.
These Spotlights, led by researchers around the world, will be published through the PWFC website as they are completed.
PWFC JC Community Partners: Outreach workshop opportunities
A major goal for 2024 is to begin planning and running community outreach sessions to support our Japanese Canadian partner associations and societies and their members to learn about, preserve, and teach their own histories. We are
actively seeking hosts and collaborators across Canada!
The aim of these community sessions is (1) to support Japanese Canadian individuals and families to access records
and information shared on the Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) research database, and (2) to provide training in collections
management and support the preservation of Japanese Canadian and Japanese diaspora materials.
The Archives Cluster has professionally trained archivists who are available to travel to your community or host an
online session.
If you are a Japanese Canadian organization or group not already affiliated with PWFC and would like to partner with
us for an event, workshop or project in 2024 and beyond, please reach out to us at tshida@nikkeiplace.org.
Excerpted from the Past Wrongs, Future Choices Newsletter. For full text, visit https://pastwrongsfuturechoices.
com/clusters-initiatives/digital-archives/.
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健やかな老後をめざして その73 - 言葉と顔

マーナ豊澤英子（ 医学博士 老年看護スペシャリスト

mernagh@rogers.com ）世界にはだれ一人として全く同じ顔をもつ人はいません。
一卵性双生児であっても異なります。
そして、誕生から最後を迎える日までの加齢過程も一様ではありません。
シニアとなった今、私は「言葉と顔」の不思議な関係に気づきます。
科学的というよりも経験的に……。
「顔」
がものすごく印象に残った出来事は30代半ばの頃です。
日本の国会議事堂における女性議員のスピーチでした。
話題が何だったのかはもう覚えていませんが、その時の彼女の顔は眉間にしわを寄せ、
ものすごく険しい表情でした。
また、言葉も激しくゆとりのないものでした。
もちろん、
国民の暮ら
しを守るために営々と努力されていることに感謝しましたが、率直に言って、その表情は「経験を積んだ豊かさ」
ではなく「私は政治家にはなりたくないな。
ああいった顔を続けていると平和も幸せも逃げていきそうだ」と感じさせるものでした！
若い人が政治に興味関心をもつためには、
政治家には厳しさの中にも何かしらの希望を感じさせる「顔つき」が求められるのではないでしょうか。
顔
つきとは
「顔色、
表情、
外に現れているもの」
です。
どのように顔つきを育てて
いくかは一人ひとりで異なってきます。
例として、心に深く残った政治家についてお話しましたが、私にもあなたにも言えることですね。
最近はプチ美容整形があたり前になりましたが、基本的には生まれもつ顔はその人固有の大切なものです。
80代、90代の先輩方を見ていると「責任をもって自身の顔を大事に育ててきた人はあんなにも輝くことができる！」と気づきます。
惹きつける魅力にあふれていて、あこがれさえ感じます。
「顔を育てる」とはどういうことなのでしょう？常に物事をネガティブに考えたり、不平や不満が心に充満していたり、他者が嫌がる言葉や攻撃的な言葉を発していたりすると、人の顔はどうしても暗くなり、眉間にしわが寄り、笑顔が少なくなります。
そう感じたことはありませんか？もし、その時の顔を鏡で見たら、きっと驚くことでしょう！
「自分の顔と認識しているもの」とは随分と違っているからです。
そのことに気づいていない人が意外と多いかもしれません。
人間が相互に理解し合うためには言葉
（口話、
手話、
筆話）
はとても重要です。言葉は考えや気持ちを伝える最も有効な手段であり、暮らしている社会の文化そのもの。
何気なく“言葉を発し、言葉を聴き、
言葉を文字などで表わす”ことにより、人は意識しないうちに言葉に育てられているのです。
日々の生
活において
「どのような言葉を選ぶか、そして、
どう積み重ねていくかが人間性・精神性を育てる」「言葉に導かれて自分
（わたし）
になる」
と言ってもよいでしょう。
ですから「美しい日本語を意識しながら暮らしたい」と思っています。
もちろん他の言語であっても同様に。
小学生～高校生の頃、親戚が郵政大臣や建設大臣を務めていました。
進
路を決める時期に、
選択肢の1つとして彼の自宅
（東京）
に住み、
政治に関わ
る分野を専攻することが提案されました。
突然に姉の病気が悪化し、他界す
ることがなければ、医療職には進まずに東京の生活を選んでいたことでしょ
う……。
たとえ、
どの道に進んでいたとしても“言葉を大切にし、責任をもって顔を育てる生き方”が私のモットーであることに変わりはありません。

JC3-Pitch Recruiting Players and Sponsors
The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch (slow-pitch) League is recruiting players and sponsors as it prepares for its 2024
season. The non-profit, recreational league for women and men of all ages (18 to 70+) was founded in 1987. It’s a great
way to spend your Sunday mornings having fun, getting a bit of exercise and meeting new friends. Games are played in
the Birchmount Rd. and Steeles Ave. area of Markham.
Membership deadline is April 30 and the fee remains unchanged since 2002 at $75. Participants receive team sweaters& photo, game refreshments, post-game BBQ’s, subsidized banquet and door prizes. Players are only asked to supply
their own glove. The season runs from Sunday May 19 until the end of August.
The league would like to express their thanks and gratitude to last years’ players and their sponsors; Back2feet (Mr.
Andrew Lok), iA Private Wealth (Mr. Martin Kobayashi), The Thornhill Sluggers and Thornhill Toyota (Ms. Helya Madani).
For information about the J.C. 3-Pitch League, or if would like toRegister to Play or inquire about Sponsoring a Team, please contact
one of the following committee members or check out their website:www.jc3pitch.com for Registration Forms and Information or contact
one of the following:
Jon Nagamatsu 647-988-5036 (evenings)
Bob Doi email: JC3Pitch@gmail.com or RobertDoi@hotmail.com
Submitted by Bob Doi
JC3-Pitch Captains and Committee Members: Andrew Lok, Nick Chung,
Justin Ogino, Tod Nagamatsu, Jon Nagamatsu, Bob Doi

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JSS Web Page: https://jss.ca/

JSS プログラム：2024年5月 • JSS Programs May 2024
以下は2024年5月に予定されている、JSSのプログラムです。詳細やお申込
みはJSS ウェブサイト、または416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca まで。

Check out our upcoming May 2024 programs! *Pre-registration required. Visit our website and/or contact 416-385-9200 / programs@
jss.ca for more details & RSVP.

1. モミジ＆JSS オンライン講座シリーズ ２０２４年５月（水曜３時～）
登録可能な講座・過去の講座一覧などシリーズ情報は、JSSウェブサイト：モ
ミジ・JSS：オンライン講座シリーズをご覧ください。
「ロングタームケアホームについて知る」
５月８日（水）14時45分（英語＆日本語）

ロングタームケアホームへの入居は、入居する高齢者にとっても、その家族にとっても難しい決断です。本セッションは、
オンタリオ州のロングタームケア
ホームについて理解し、申し込みの手助けを得るのに役立ちます。

※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで「ないと困る！委任状と遺言状～強化版」
５月２２日
（水）
１５時（日本語）

いつもご好評をいただいている「委任状と遺言状」。今回は強化版として、
よく寄せられる質問をカバーする形でおとどけします。
シニアやシニアの介護やお世話をされる方はもちろん、年齢に関係なく、カナダで安心して暮らすために備えておきたいという方も、奮ってご参加ください。

1. e-Learning Series*Visit JSS website for the list of seminars & past recordings
Introduction to Long-term Care Homes : Wed. May 8, 2:45pm(English & Japanese)Moving into long-term care can be a difficult decision for both theelderly moving and their family. This session will help you to understandlong-term care homes in Ontario and get help applying.
*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register

Power of Attorney(POA) & Will – Enhanced version : Wed. May
22, 3pm (Japanese)
This time, we will deliver it in an enhanced version, covering frequently
asked questions. Whether you are a senior, a caregiver for seniors,or simply wish to prepare for a secure life in Canada, regardless ofage, we encourage you to join us*Visit our website or contact programs@jss.ca to register※詳細・お申込みはJSSウエブサイトまたはprograms@jss.caまで
2. JSS家族支援プログラム

2．JSS Family Support Programs
1.Kakehashi no Kai : Contact kakehashinokai@jss.ca

１．かけはしの会オンライン交流会：kakehashinokai@jss.ca

発達障がいのお子さん（年齢不問）を持つ保護者の方のためのサポートグル
ープです。

２．
シングルマザーサポートグループ：smsg@jss.ca

シングルマザーおよびシングルマザーになることを視野に入れている方々を対象としたサポートグループです。
3. レギュラーJSSプログラム（日本語）

Kakehashi no Kai is a monthly support group for parents raisingchildren (of any age) who are neurodiverse.
2.Single Mother Support Group : *Contact smsg@jss.ca
A monthly support group for single mothers and those considering
becoming single mothers to share information and experiences.
3.JSS Regular Programs

1. Craft Club Social : Twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday,
10:30 am – noon *RVSP at craftclub@jss.ca

１. クラフトクラブ交流会 ：第１・３水曜日、10時半～正午 お問合せはcraftclub@jss.caへ

2. Easy Yoga for Seniors (Term 18:Mar 11 – Apr 22, Mondays, 10:00- 11:30am) *Contact senior.yoga@jss.ca２．
やさしいシニアヨガ（第19期：5/6～6/17毎週月曜日）
お問合せはsenior.yoga@jss.caへ

3. Nostalgic Japanese Song Singing Group : Twice a month on the 2nd
and 4th Monday, 1:30-3:00 pm. *Contact utanokai_b@jss.ca

３．
懐かしい日本の歌を歌う会 : 第2・4月曜日、13時半～15時 お問
合せはutanokai_b@jss.caへ

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Intergenerational Wellness
Second Intake Deadline May 20
Intergenerational Wellness Intake 2 – Applications Now Open
The deadline for applications for applications for Intergenerational Wellness grants is Monday, May 20

FAMILY APPLICATIONSFamily Sharing and Healing (Category 1) is for families impacted by Government policies and actions of the 1940s who are encouraged
to apply for up to $5,000 for projects tied to the core value of family healing, sharing and intergenerational trauma.
Eligible sharing activities may include,
but are not limited to:• self-published books• self-made art projects• digital scrapbooks• reflective storytelling• oral histories• family genealogy• internment camp tours• family counselling.
JCLS staff are able to help with questions
regarding the application process.

ORGANIZATION AND GROUP APPLICATIONS
Organizations and groups can apply for up to $10,000 for
Seniors Intergenerational Group Wellness grants (Category 2).
Organizations and groups can also apply for up to $40,000 ($10,000 for Unincorporated Japanese Canadian Groups) for Intergenerational Group Gatherings (Category 3) – projects that support group gatherings that address
historical trauma.

INTERGENERATIONAL WELLNESS ZOOM INFO SESSIONSEARLY-BIRD APPLICATIONSFamilies seeking grant funding for projects
that involve travel during summer 2024 areencouraged to submit their project applications as early as possible. This will allow the
Project Office to process and bring forward
applications for assessment on a rolling basis
prior to any travel taking place.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
MAY 20, 2024

Application results out June 28, 2024
Category 1 & 3 projects must be completed by
September 30, 2025
Category 2 projects must be completed by June30, 2025

The JCLS will be hosting a series of online Info Sessions via Zoom to assist participants with the application form for the second intake of Intergenerational Wellness. Sessions will last a minimum of one hour and will include
a Q&A session. See below for available sessions and links to register.
If you know a family that is thinking of applying for funding, please pass thisalong. Questions can be directed to healing@jclegacies.com
Wednesday, May 1 5:00 – 6:00pm PST
https://bit.ly/IG-Wellness-May1
Tuesday, May 14 5:00 – 6:00pm PST
https://bit.ly/IG-Wellness-May14
Wednesday, May 15 5:00 – 6:00pm PST
https://bit.ly/IG-Wellness-May15
Visit https://jclegaciesfund.com/funding-streams/intergenerational-wellness
to set up an account and apply for funding using our improved application forms
with a new easy-to-use integrated budget template.

Please sign up to our newsletter (jclegacies.com/contact) for up-to-date information on Community Fund programs.
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