May - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

“Umbrella” by Noriko DeJong
“Japan Colors” by Mike DeJong
Cover Photo : The cover shows detail from Noriko Misawa’s
“Umbrella.” Noriko and husband, Mike DeJong, will be exhibiting
their photography of Japan (see above) at the JCCC this fall.
Watch our website and the newsletter for further details.
Calendar of Events May/June/July 2005
May
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Mochitsuki
Sushi Bee
JCCC Bazaar
Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club
Ohara Ryu Flower Show
Sushi Workshop
Movie “Chinese Restaurants:
Three Continents”
Karate Tournament
Taiko Workshop
JCCC Closed (Victoria Day)
Movie “The Taste Of Tea”
Origami Workshop
Raku Workshop (day 1)
Karaoke Club
Asian Variety Show
Sogetsu Flower Show
Kendo Tournament
June
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Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club
Raku Workshop (day 2)
Cooking Class
Origami Workshop
Karaoke Club
Nostalgia Night
JCCC AGM
July
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4-8
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11-15
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18-22
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JCCC Closed (Canada Day)
Kamp Kodomo (week 1)
Natsu Matsuri/ Bon Odori Festival
Kamp Kodomo (week 2)
Cooking Class
JCCC Zoo Day at Metro Zoo
Kamp Kodomo (week 3)
Karaoke Club
Arigato Day
features
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JCCC Trip To Japan Raffle
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JCCC Annual Bazaar
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Movie Night in the Kobayashi Hall
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Workshop Information
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Terry Watada Speaker Session
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Nikkei Community News
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JCCCラッフル
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各ワークショップ紹介
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映画鑑賞会「茶の味」
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JCCC行事予定
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日系コミュニティーニュース
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: Toshiko Yamashita, James Heron, Kathy Tazumi
Japanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita, Yuki Hipsh
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:
[email protected] or
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
www.jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
The submission deadline for the June/July05 combined issue is
May 12, 2005
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“Tokyo Pub” by Mike DeJong
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JCCC ANNUAL AIR TRIP TO JAPAN RAFFLE 2005
It’s time to get excited for a chance to win an Air Trip to Japan with $1,000
spending money, as well as other great prizes with a total value of $17,787.29!
The JCCC Annual Air Trip to Japan Raffle (lottery license #M406764) is back
and tickets are now on sale. Proceeds from this annual raffle help in managing
and providing our many events and services to the community. Please support
the JCCC through this wonderful opportunity to win these terrific prizes.
Winning tickets will be drawn at the Natsu Matsuri Bon Odori Festival on
Saturday July 9, 2005.
The prizes are:
1st Prize
Two return airfares, economy class to Japan ~JAL & JTB, plus
$1,000 spending money
2nd Prize
Hitachi 42” LCD HDTV Monitor and Stand ~ Hitachi Canada
Ltd.
3th Prize
Sony 30” FD Trinitron WEGA TV with matching stand ~ Sony of Canada Ltd.
4th Prize
PowerShot A400 Digital Camera & Pixma iP300 Photo Printer ~ Canon Canada Inc.
5th Prize
Weekend for 2 at Westin Prince Hotel Toronto ~ Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto
6th Prize
Yamaha PSR260 Keyboard ~ Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
7th Prize
$250 Gift Certificate ~ Akasaka Restaurant
8th Prize
$200 Gift Certificate ~ EDO Restaurant
9th Prize
$200 Gift Certificate ~ Nami Restaurant
10th Prize
Sony CFD-V8 CD AM/FM Cassette Unit ~ G&G Electronics
The JCCC would like to thank the following donors whose generosity makes the Annual Air Trip to Japan Raffle possible: Japan Airlines,
Japan Travel Bureau, Hitachi Canada, Sony of Canada, Canon Canada, Westin Prince Hotel Toronto, Yamaha Canada Music, Akasaka
Restaurant, EDO Restaurant, Nami Restaurant, and G&G Electronics.
JCCC ANNUAL BAZAAR
The JCCC Annual Bazaar
is right around the corner!
Don’t miss this shopping
extravaganza with great
deals on Noritake tableware,
logoware, lawn accessories,
gardening items, starter plants
,
baked goods, etc. plus lots of
white elephant treasures and
of course our Silent Auction
with some great products to
bid on. There will also be lots
of food for sale such as sushi, mochi, udon, tempua for your dining
pleasure while you take a break from your shopping spree.
In preparation for the Annual Bazaar, we are holding 2 work
bees: Mochitsuki Day on Sunday May 1 and Sushi Bee Day on
Friday May 6. We need lots of volunteers on both days – so come
on out and learn a little bit about making mochi and sushi!! Both
work bees will start about 9:00am and continue until late afternoon
– any time that you can spare will be appreciated. Young people
are welcome and high school students can earn some community
hours. Just contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 and leave your
name and telephone number. We hope to see you all on May 7!!!
Date: Saturday May 7, 2005
Time: 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Admission Free
NATSU MATSURI AND OBON FESTIVAL:
EXCITING SUMMER FESTIVITIES
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
The Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival will again be held at the
JCCC on Saturday July 9, 2005. Last year’s festival proved an
even greater success than hoped for. Thousands of visitors enjoyed
the lively festival atmosphere, the great food and spectacular odori
performances. The festival is a particularly special one because of
the tremendous co-operative effort – it was true community festival,
organized by many community organizations. Everyone played
an important role - Nikkei of all generations, the Toronto Buddhist
Church, The New Japanese Canadian Association, JAVA … the
list of supporters would include almost every group within the
community. We look forward to an even bigger and better matsuri
this summer. As we did last year, the event takes place outside in
the parking lot or, if the weather dictates, the Kobayashi Hall.
We look forward to the 3rd year of this exciting new Centre and
community tradition and we hope to see lots of new and familiar
faces! Look for details in the June/July issue of the newsletter.
JCCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
is hereby given notice of the 2005 Annual General Meeting of
members on Monday June 27 at 7:30pm at the JCCC, 6 Garamond
Court Toronto. If you are interested in getting involved with the
JCCC, please consider volunteering as a Board member. For more
information please call the JCCC 416-441-2345.
TWO GREAT MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL
Chinese Restaurants: Three Continents
As part of the JCCC’s recognition of Asian Heritage Month, there will be a special screening
of the documentary movie “Chinese Restaurants: Three Continents” in the Kobayashi Hall
on Thursday May 19, 2005 from 7pm. Director Cheuk Kuan will be present for a short talk,
Q & A session, and a reception after the screening. The following is a synopsis of the movie
(courtesy www.chineserestaurants.tv):
“Three Continents, based on the 13-part documentary series Chinese Restaurants, tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most
recognizable and enduring icon - the family-run Chinese restaurant. Filmmaker Cheuk Kwan visits Madagascar, Norway and Canada,
exploring the meaning of “home” in Chinese communities that have established themselves on three continents.
Together, these community and personal histories illustrate the wider story of Chinese migration, settlement and integration. These
stories celebrate the resilience and complexity of the Chinese Diaspora and expand the definition of what it means to be “Chinese” today.
They highlight the fluidity and highly personal nature of identity, and the human impulse to connect both with the past and with those
amongst whom we find ourselves.”
Date: Thursday May 19, 2005
Time: 7:00pm
Fee: $8 for JCCC members, $10 for non-members
The Taste of Tea: Cha no Aji
Katsuhito Ishii, the director of the cult classic “Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl” takes on a new
direction and creates a marvelously quirky, touching tale of a young girl (Maya Banno) and her
outwardly normal family.
In reality, Mom is a former Manga artist desperate to return to the job, Dad is a hypno-therapist
who’s not beyond practicing on the family, her Brother has reached the hormonal boiling point, and
Grandpa has taken a vacation from reality.
The film is loaded with fantasy elements, the manifestations of our character’s inner thoughts,
including the little girl’s giant alter ego that pesters her at the worst possible times. Look for a guest
appearance by master animator Hideaki Anno.
Winner of Best Feature at the 2004 Hawaii International Film Festival, the film is by turns touching,
hilarious, beautiful, odd, and constantly surprising.
Date: Thursday May 26, 2005
Time: 7:00pm
Fee: $5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members
Please contact the JCCC 416-441-2345 or [email protected] for ticket information.
The Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program
The Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program is dedicated to helping bring performing
arts and special events to the JCCC. There are three ways to participate:
The Stage Crew
(operating spots, set-up, technical assistance)
The Front of House Crew
(ushers, greeters, patron relations)
The Creative Resources Team
(theatre /special events planning, promotion and marketing)
Stage Crew ࡮ Front of House
Creative Resources Team
We invite you to become a part of the Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program.
For further details, please contact Christine Seki,
JCCC Director of Programming and Business Development
[email protected] or 416-441-2345 ext.231.
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JCCC TOKEN KAI MEETING
The next Japanese Sword Society meeting will be held on
Saturday May 14 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Our guest speaker will
be the well-respected expert and restorer of Japanese antiques,
Mr. David Pepper. David will give us a lively and informative slide
presentation on sword furniture (Koshirae and Kodogu) which was
well received recently at the London Museum of Art. Special tables
will be set up for those interested in trading or selling swords or
sword related items. For further information, contact Ken Noma at:
[email protected].
TAIKO DRUMMING WORKSHOP
The JCCC and the Yakudo Japanese
Drummers are joining forces to offer
an exciting hands-on Japanese
drumming workshop. Sign up for
a unique and rare opportunity in
North America to learn and play
on real authentic Japanese Taiko.
Try out Taiko for the first time or
build on basic Taiko skills that you
already have. Go all out and take
both workshops for a full day of fun
and a great workout! Limited to 10
students per workshop.
Date: Sunday May 22, 2005
Morning Workshop:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Afternoon Workshop:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Fee:
$60.00 (plus GST) per workshop for JCCC members
$70.00 (plus GST) per workshop for non-members
All equipment and necessities are provided.
Both workshops will be focused on beginners, but will also have
some challenges for those with some experience.
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS
“Chef Shoji” is offering a hands-on Japanese cooking course at the
JCCC. Focusing on the taste, techniques and special ingredients
that make Japanese cuisine unique, “Chef Shoji” wishes to show
that Japanese food is easy to prepare and serve, also healthy and
delicious.
Instructor:
“Chef Shoji” has been teaching cooking classes at the Canadian
Japanese Cultural Centre in Hamilton for the past two years. Over
this time, he built up quite a repertoire of Japanese recipes. He has
recently developed some new and scrumptious recipes for Mochi
and Manju (Japanese rice cake sweets).
Requirements:
Valid JCCC membership.
Classes:
3 classes. Each class consists of 1 hour instruction and
demonstration, 1 hour hands-on cooking and last hour for tasting
and cleaning.
Date
Wed. Jun 15/05
Wed. Jul 13/05
Wed. Aug 17/05
Time
7:00pm—10:00pm
7:00pm—10:00pm
7:00pm—10:00pm
Topic
Sunomono
Teriyaki
Rice
Fees:
Each class is $40.00 CAD (plus GST)
Materials:
Please bring apron, large sharp knife, and paring knife.
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE GIFT SHOP
Hand-made Origami Cards
Please stop at the gift shop next time you visit the Centre. You will
find a variety of new cards made by Kyoko. You may want to send
nice cards to your family or friends for special occasions or just to
say “hi”. Framing these pretty cards would also be a good way to
decorate your home.
Motifs on the new cards include Koinobori, Geisha girl, beautiful
spring and summer flowers and many more.
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
The joy of origami is in creating something playful, decorative, or
beautiful to give away as gifts by simply folding a piece of paper.
In addition to teaching basic folding techniques, the workshop
incorporates seasonal items as well as requests from participants.
The workshop is also a great place to drop in and get things sorted
out when you get stuck with the instructions in your origami book.
The origami workshop is offered from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on the 2nd
and 4th Fridays of the month. Attend one or attend all! To register,
please contact the JCCC 416-441-2345 or stop by the JCCC
Reception Desk on the day of class.
Dates: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
( May 13, 27, June 10, 24)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee:
JCCC members: $5.00 per class, plus GST
Non-members: $7.00 per class, plus GST
(fee for origami paper and other materials are payable to
the instructor)
Kimono Fabric Accessories
Are you looking for unique accessories? Check out our accessory
showcase. Our rectangular and square shaped pendant necklaces
have been very popular and now we have cool looking rings and
drop shaped earrings, as well as an assortment of hair accessories,
including kanzashi. They are all made of clear acrylic with beautiful
Kimono fabric in the middle!!
The giftshop also has new arrivals of different style handbags
made with vintage kimono fabric.
TERRY WATADA KICKS OFF THE
HERITAGE SPEAKER SERIES
Terry Watada with fellow
musician Kuan Foo in a
Number One Son photo
shoot. Photo by Khai Foo
The JCCC Heritage Committee
invites you to a speaker session
by the well-known and respected
writer/singer/political activist Terry
Watada in the Heritage Lounge
on Thursday June 2, 2005 from
7:00pm to 8:00pm. Terry is an
English Professor at Seneca College
and he has been involved with the
Japanese Canadian community
since the 1970’s. In what promises
to be a candid presentation, he will
address Sansei activism and will
read selections from his unpublished
novel with emphasis on community
illumination. Light refreshments will
be served. Admission is free. Please
contact the JCCC 416-441-2345 or
[email protected] to register.
NOSTALGIA NIGHT II
Back by popular demand following the overwhelming success of
our first Nostalgia Night last year, the JCCC Heritage Committee
is sponsoring Nostalgia Night II on Saturday June 25, 2005, from
3:00pm to 8:00pm. Please join us in remembering and celebrating
our Nikkei heritage and learn more about the work of the JCCC’s
ground breaking Japanese Canadian Legacy Project.
Working in collaboration with Densho, the Japanese American
Legacy Project in Seattle, and with assistance from the Japanese
American National Museum in Los Angeles, the JC Legacy Project’s
goal is to create a digital archive of the Japanese Canadian
experience for all to share. This important initiative of the JCCC will
help record and preserve the stories of our unique community in
Canada and will be an educational and cultural resource for future
generations. Excerpts from the first oral histories filmed by the JC
Legacy Project will be previewed at Nostalgia Night II.
Nostalia Night II is an opportunity to reunite with old friends, to
meet new friends and to enjoy great conversation, food and music.
This evening guarantees a nostalgic look back.
Admission is free but pre-registration is encouraged. Please
contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email [email protected] to
register.
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Haiku Corner
This month’s haiku feature probably the most popular
element we associate with the Japanese spring, if not
Japan itself – the sakura (cherry blossom).
The sight of these beautiful flowers can bring exaltation
as in the poem below:
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Ten kara mo
ᨀ→↎↺↷ⅵ↚‒‒‒‒ആⅺ↙‒
futtaru you ni
ɟᒧ
sakura kana
Ah, these cherry blossoms,
As though wafted down,
From heaven!
Issa
One might also feel great sadness at the viewing of these
annual blossoms. The mind drifts back to spring days
from earlier times, perhaps spent with dear ones who are
no longer at our side.
ᑶↄⅳ↕‒
࣬ⅳЈↈʴ‒
ႏᢒↆ‒ ‒
Hana saite
omoidasu hito
mina tooshi
‫ᙹ܇‬
The cherry blossoms blooming,
Those I remember,
All far way.
Shiki
By The Toronto Ohara Chapter
SOGETSU IKEBANA TORONTO EAST
BRANCH 29TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
The Toronto Ohara Chapter
presents their 30th Anniversary
spring Ikebana Show on Sunday
May 15, 2005 from 12:00pm to
5:00 pm at the Japanese Canadian
Cultural Centre. Official opening
at 1:00pm. Special demonstration
at 1:30pm by Sub-Grand Master
Mitsugi Kikuchi. Admission is $5.00. For more information please
call 416-690-7818 or 416-695-8153.
Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch will present its 29th Annual
Flower Show at the JCCC on Sunday May 29, 2005 from 1:00pm
to 5:00pm
Ikebana arrangements created by members of the group will be
on display throughout the hall and demonstrations will be given.
There will be a tearoom, and Ikebana containers for sale. Everyone
is welcome. Admission is $5.00.Children under 12 free.
For more information, please contact Kyoko Abe, Director Tel/
Fax: 416- 491-7705 or E-mail: [email protected]
OHARA SPRING IKEBANA SHOW
By The Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch
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THE CONTINUING SUCCESS OF KAMP KODOMO
By Helen Fukuda
The March Break Kamp Kodomo, entering its eighth year, has
enjoyed an expansion in both numbers and distance. The nineday Kamp had a total of 34 participants, 25 volunteers, and
four counselors. Participants came from near and far – Toronto,
Oshawa, St. Mount Louis Estates, Quebec and even California,
U.S.A.! There was also an inquiry from a Japanese community
group in Winnipeg who is planning to launch a similar children’s
camp this summer requesting the know-how to run a successful
camp such as Kamp Kodomo.
Many of the children and volunteers were from mixed ethnic
backgrounds but all of them shared the enthusiasm and fun
learning new things about Japanese culture. They also had a
great time visiting the Ontario Science Centre. The volunteers,
comprised of Japanese and Canadian high school students,
formed a great team and the children absolutely loved them.
Kamp Kodomo would like to thank the teachers Ms. Marjorie
Hunter, Mr. Helmut Grossman, Mrs. Betty Lou Arai, Mrs. Marie
Ikeda, Mr. Fabio Deguchi, Mr. Russell Takashima, students of the
JCCC Judo Club, and AJC (Association for Japanese Culture) members for their wonderful lessons. We hope to see more children and
volunteers at Kamp Kodomo Summer, July 4-24, 2005. Please see enclosed flyer for details or download the registration form from the
JCCC website www.jccc.on.ca.
KOKIKAI 69TH REUNION LUNCHEON
SHALL WE DANCE ?!?!?
By Kokikai
By Toronto Buddhist Church
Kokikai’s 69th Reunion Luncheon will be held at China Buffet King,
22 Metropolitan Road, Scarborough, on Wednesday June 29,
2005 from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Please respond to the following if
you would like to attend:
Misao Tehara 416-259-1285 or Eileen Harada 416-425-4582
Obon Odori (minyo)
practices started on
April 19, but it’s not
too late to come and
join us! Practices take
place in the Social
Hall at the Toronto
Buddhist Church on
Tuesday and Friday
nights, and going until
the first week of July.
This year’s Obon
Odori Festival will once again be held in conjunction with the Natsu
Matsuri. which will take place at the JCCC on Saturday July 9,
2005 at 7:00pm.
ONTARIO KAGOSHIMA KENJIN KAI
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
By Ontario Kagoshima Kenjin Kai
The annual general meeting of the Kagoshima Kenjin Kai will be
held on Sunday May 1, 2005 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Guest speakers, entertainment,
plenty of Kagoma-don and good food will be available, so be sure
to book early. Admission, which includes a delicious bento dinner,
is $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. To reserve your bento,
please call: Mas 416-757-5789, Ken 416-493-2139 or Sab 416233-7759.
SHIGA KENJIN KAI 10TH ANNUAL
WORLD CONFERENCE
By Shiga Kenjin Kai
The International Shiga Kenjin Kai
Association is holding its 10th Annual
World Conference on August 19,
20, and 21, 2005 at the Westin
Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles,
California. Non-members are also
welcome. Mr. Bob Nishikawa will arrange a 5-day or 7-day tour
before returning to Toronto for those who will not be attending. For
further information, please contact Mrs. Toshiye Tanaka at 905455-0340.
Who:
Everyone is invited – male, female, young or young at
heart! No experience necessary!
What: Obon Odori (Minyo) practice
Where: Toronto Buddhist Church Social Hall (downstairs)
918 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5R 3G5
When: Tuesdays and Fridays (final practice only on Thursday),
8:00pm – 9:30pm *
Why:
To get some exercise and have fun!
How much: 50 cents for adults; 25 cents for children (under 18)
For more information, please e-mail the TBC at [email protected] or
call 416-534-4302. See you there!!!
* Note: Some practices may have to be cancelled due to external
circumstances. Every effort will be made to contact regular
attendees when a class needs to be cancelled.
“LUNCHTIME VIDEO SCREENINGS”
AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
By the Consulate General of Japan
Once a month, the Japan Information Centre (JIC) screens short
video features on modern Japanese culture, society and other
subjects in the JIC Event Room. Each English-language, lunchhour screening (12:10pm to 12:45pm) features a regular showing
of episodes from the series Japan Video Topics, as well as other
culturally relevant videos in the JIC collection. These screenings
are a wonderful opportunity to discover many things about Japan
that you never knew before!
Feel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and
sounds of Japan on the Event Room’s large movie screen and
theatrical sound system. Admission is free, and you’re bound to
learn a lot about Japan in the process!
SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY MAY 13, 2005
Japan Video Encyclopedia
- Sports
- Religion
- Young People
- Comics
Japan Video Topics
- Osaka – Something for Everyone (Take an inside look
at Japan’s second-largest city.)
- Running on Garbage (A new method processes
garbage into fuel for the trucks that collect it!)
- Children in Charge (A primary school program gives
children the chance to experience the working world of
grown-ups.)
- Respecting Time (See how the Japanese have been a
punctual society for over 130 years!)
SPONSORS AND PLAYERS NEEDED
FOR JC 3-PITCH LEAGUE
By JC 3-Pitch League
Spring is here and the
Japanese Canadian 3Pitch League will be starting
it’s 19th season of play in
mid-May. Our “Fun” and
semi-competitive
League
is co-ed with women and
men between 18 and 55
years of age. Players of all
ability from beginners and
up are welcome to join. We play Sunday mornings in the North
Scarborough area (Warden Avenue and McNicoll Ave) from the
May long weekend to the end of August. Fees are $75 per player
and includes a team sweater, refreshments, BBQ’s and more.
Congratulations go out to Russ Takashima’s J&K Die Casting Team
for their 2004 Championship last season.
We also require an additional sponsor for this year. Past and
current sponsors have included: J&K Die Casting, Dundee Wealth
Management, G&G Electronics, Wietzes Toyota, Don Valley North
Lexus Toyota, Sasaya Restaurant and many more. If you would
like additional player information or are interested in sponsoring a
team for this season, please contact one of the committee members
listed below:
Glen Kawaguchi 416-755-6421
Paul Takasaki email: [email protected]
Rob Yonekura 416-902-0608
Rob Yonekura email: [email protected]
Bob Doi email: [email protected]
NAJC LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE
By The National Association of Japanese Canadians
SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2005
Japan Video Encyclopedia
- Cities
- Entertainment
- Architecture
Japan Video Topics
- Kyoto on a Budget (Tips
on how to have an enjoyable
and affordable time in
Japan’s cultural capital.)
- Wood that won’t Burn (A
revolutionary fireproofing
treatment is bringing wooden architecture back into
fashion.)
- Wrap it up, Japanese Style (The Furoshiki, a simple
square of elegant material, continues to be the
ideal method of wrapping items of almost any
shape, even after 1300 years!)
- Fooling the Eye (Exploring the innovative and
interactive trend that has recently come out of Japan,
“Trick Art”.)
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre,
Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
The National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is pleased
to announce the launching of a new website, www.najc.ca., on the
internet called, Japanese Canadians: Then and Now. The website
development was made possible through financial support provided
by Canadian Culture Online Program of Canadian Heritage.
The website content is linked to the Canadian Pavilion at the
World Exposition in Aichi, Japan from March 25 to September
25, 2005. The content, in both Japanese and English, provides
comprehensive exposure to Japanese Canadian early history,
World War II experience, renewal/ redress, Japanese Canadians
today, international relations, and the NAJC.
This website on Japanese Canadians will be of interest to
Canadians and visitors to the website. Photos, videos, profiles
and commentaries of individuals are included. A comprehensive
bibliography, a collection of resources on Japanese Canadians,
and a chat room provides opportunities to share information about
the Japanese Canadian community.
After Expo 2005, the NAJC will continue to maintain and update
the website. Presently, information about current events such
as the July PANA/ COPANI convention in Vancouver, and other
regular information that is posted on the old website, is now linked
through the new site.
For more information about the website, contact the national
office at [email protected] or phone (204) 943-2910.
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POSITION REQUIRED AT THE JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto is
currently seeking a candidate to fulfill a permanent, full-time
position as Database Coordinator/Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities include: maintaining membership, donation
and class information, coordinating large mailings and
organizing classes/workshops. Some accounting duties are
also a component of this position. The successful candidate
will have a sharp eye for detail, the ability to multitask in an
intense environment with minimal supervision and excellent
organizational skills. Skills required include: Advanced
knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, advanced math skills.
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge 7.x and Japanese language skills
not necessary, but are definitely assets.
Remuneration is commensurate with skills/experience. Some
flexibility of work hours required.
Please forward your resume by May 10, 2005 to :
[email protected] or fax to 416-441-2347
Attn: James/Kathy.
SADASHI INUZUKA: Spirit Boat
Sadashi Inuzuka’s “Sprit Boat” is currently being exhibited in the
Gendai Gallery at the JCCC until June 2005. The following is an
excerpt from an introduction on the artwork by artist/curator Bryce
Kanbara:
“Sadashi Inuzuka’s international reputation as the creator of bigscaled, ceramic objects and installations arrives to us in far advance
of this exhibition at Gendai Gallery.
These improbably heavy ‘spirit boats” were begun in 1991 when
he was Artist in Residence at the European Ceramic Work Center
in Holland, and completed during a ten-week residency at The
Banff Centre for the Arts in 1993.
Beneath the exuberance for volume reflected in these pieces,
however, is a peculiar psychological undertow. The boats resemble
cut-open pods, occupied by large, often festooning organs that
could have sprung from the pages of a biology textbook, or the
recesses of an outlandish dream. They seem to be rooted and
sprouting. This tension between fantasy and dread grips us in a
primal paralysis.
When Inuzuka made the sculptures, called them “boats”, and
described them as symbolizing his drift between cultures, he clearly
represented himself in them. Each one is Inuzuka, or an alarming
visual image of his charged, internalized state. In them, he’s
alienated, anguished and yearning for a wholesome redemption.
In the gallery, they are elliptical eye-shapes staring upwards,
blooming with hallucinatory visions or brimming with macroscopic
degeneraton. Arrayed across the varnished, concrete floor, they
are the hybrids of some thing from the sea and something humancrafted. They’re pale, encrusted and beached at low-tide.”
Sadashi Inuzuka: born Kyoto 1953 / immigrated to Canada1981
/ Canadian citizen / Emily Carr Art College, Vancouver / MFA
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan / currently Professor of Art,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Donation Correction from April 05 issue:
In memory of our daughter, Janice Sanae Nauman
Mr. and Mrs. Dick and Dorothy Higaki
200
InspirASIANS
Canadians of Asian Heritage inspire us, foster our confidence,
encourage us to dream and believe in ourselves. InspirASIANS is
recognition of role models with their remarkable accomplishments
despite challenges and what they have to overcome to achieve
excellence is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
For 2005 Asian Heritage Month, Canadian Multicultural Council
Asians in Ontario and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
is pleased to present a world-class evening of performances
from outstanding Canadian Artists of Asian Heritage who are
breaking stereotype perceptions and winning international critical
acclaim. From ballet to classical music to percussion ensemble
and contemporary dance, you will delight in the harmony of Asian
culture and Western art.
On Saturday May 28, 2005, in the Kobayashi Hall, come
celebrate with us and enjoy the performances of sensational Asians
Artists all shining in one evening of excellence. The show starts at
8pm and tikcets are $25. For further information, please call Joe
Chen 905-887-2952 or Sid Ikeda 416-985-5576.
Chan Hon Goh is one of the leading stars with both The National
Ballet of Canada and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet. A Principal
Dancer with the National Ballet of Canada with lead roles in Swan
Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Onegin, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty,
Giselle, Cinderella and many more. She frequently appears as a
Guest Artist with dance companies around the world. To watch her
dance is priceless.
Denise Fujiwara is one of the most diverse talents to evolve
on the Canadian dance scene is choreographer, dancer, actor,
teacher and artistic director. Her solo dance concerts have won her
international critical and audience acclaim. Denise’s performance
will invoke emotions through her dance movements with only one
word to describe it; memorable.
“Ten Ten” is a Japanese music trio led by vocalist and shamisen
player, Ms. Aki Takahashi and accompanied by Kiyoshi Nagata
and Heidi Chan on taiko and bamboo flutes. In Japanese ‘ten ten’
refers to the two dots used to change the sound of the Japanese
‘alphabet’ making a voiceless syllable become voiced. In the same
spirit, the trio aims to perform both original and traditional songs
with a fresh and unique sound.
Adrian Anantawan is a top-notched violinist and was one of
the youngest members of NYO. As a musician, Adrian combines
maturity and sensitivity as he brings classical sonatas to life. A
winner of many music competitions and recipient of media attention
for what this virtuoso performer has to overcome being born without
a right hand, is indeed, an inspiration to us all.
DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of April 12, 2005
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
In memory of Abe S. Higuchi
Howard & Aiko Morton & Family
100
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Tomiko Arai
50
Dr. John and Mrs. Josie Yoshioka
300
David & Trendy, Glenn & Marilee
Mr. Dan Botari
20 In memory of N. Kawahara
Murray
25
Mr. Andrew Danson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenro Nagasaka
25
Mr. and Mrs. Yoshiharu and Doris
32 portrait photographs of Japanese Canadians
Fujioka
20
Douglas & Margaret Nakamura &
Estate of Robert Evans
In memory of Mary S. Kobayashi
Family
100
a koto and koto bridges set
Mr. James H. Kobayashi
200
Mrs. Frances Yaeki Nakamura
300
Hasami Productions Inc.
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
20
Mr. and Mrs. Yaki and Doreen
5 metal coat racks and In memory of Patricia Kobayashi
Nakashima
25
80 heavy duty black coathangers
Mr. Leila Murakami
20
Mrs. Yuki Newbold
100
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio and Kay Hayakawa
100
Mr. and Mrs. George and Alice
Ms. Susan Nikaido, Linda Amodeo,
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Higo
5
Nakamura
50
Naomi Nikaido
30
Mrs. Carol R. Howell
30
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh and Grace Omoto
50
Nisei Curling Club
50
Ms. Sally Kumagawa
50
Mrs. Linda Osika
50
Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Eleanor
In honor of Marty Kobayashi's 50th birthday
Ms. Marilou Putman
25
Ogaki
20
Mrs. Kazuko Kumamoto
50 In memory of Rose Kutsukake (1 year)
The Oikawa family
30
Satoko & Joy Sato
500
Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Barbara
Mr. and Mrs. Mataharu and Mikiko Otsu
20
Kuwahara
100 In memory of Sue Kutsukake
Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Theresa Sano
35
In appreciation of income tax return prepared
Ms. Joy Sato
100
Mr. and Mrs. Yasunari and Michiko
by Gerry Kawaguchi
In memory of Frank Masao Matsui
Shinde
25
Mr. Radek Malachowski
10
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
25
Mr. Mickey and Mrs. Laiko
Mr. Michael McMurray
Matsubayashi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Kunio and Yoshiye
volunteer work consulting and implementing In memory of Shigeru William (Bill) Nakamura
Suyama
25
coordination of lighting systems
Anonymous (1)
50
Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Mika Suyama
25
Ms. Alison Miller
30
Anonymous (2)
100
Mr. George Takahashi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. and Sally Miyazaki
500
Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Koto Adachi
25
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki
25
Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Betty
Mrs. Betty Asano
20
Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Stacey
Moritsugu
25
Ayame Kai
50
Takashima
50
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey and Jeannine M.
Mr. Florent Belair
50
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Sumie
Moritsugu
100
Takashima
50
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic and Gayle Cali
Mr. and Mrs. Yosh Murai
15
and Family
50
Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Toshiko Usami
25
Mr. Stanley Nakagawa
50
Ms. Lynne Collins and Mr. Ron Stewart
25
Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sue
Mr. William Naruse and Ms. Shigeko
Mrs. Norma Fleming and Mr. Craig
100
Yamashita
100
Polly Shimizu
100
Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Irene Foulkes
100
Ms. Yumi Yamashita and Family
25
Ms. Audrey Orr
Kimono
Mrs. Toshie Yokoyama
25
Mr. and Mrs. Yoshiharu and Doris
Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Oshimo
50
Fujioka
20
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
20
Mrs. Ruth Puri
20
Mrs. Jean Goto
25 In memory of Takeo Nakata
Mr. Tim Sauder
Ms. Kaoru Nakata
35
Kathy Hartmann, Deidre, Richard &
volunteer services for the design and
In memory of Yoshiko Naruse
Samantha Orr, and Suzanne Gaetan &
implementation of the lighting systems
Camille Belair
100
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
20
Mr. and Mrs. David Sugai
20
Mr. and Mrs. Mikio and Kay Hayakawa
25 In memory of Masakazu Shimoda
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eizo Sugimoto
100
John, Judy, Robert & James Hayami
100
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Mariko Ikeda
25
Mr. and Mrs. Rick and Kathy Tazumi
50
Mrs. Chiyo Inamoto
25 In memory of Yaeko Elsia Shoji
Al & Marty are 50!
Mr. and Mrs. Hideyuki and Penny Ioi
20
Ms. June Shoji and Mr. Michael
Ms. Kim Uyede-Kai
70
Mrs. Shirley Isojima
20
Galambosy
100
Mr. and Mrs. Kiyotaka and Naoko
Mrs. Lily Ito
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tad and Rosemary
Watanabe
500
Mr. Lloyd T. Ito
20
Taniishi
100
Mrs. Yukiko Yabuta
20
Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Miyo Ito
25 In memory of Sam Yamada
Ms. June Yamazaki
Kimono
Ms. Debbie Katsumi
50
Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Dawna
Mr. Shoji Yano
Mr. Goro Kawaguchi
50
Kobayashi
100
720 manjus for Haru Matsuri
In memory of Tsutae Yamamura
Mr. and Mrs. John and Marie C.
Mrs. Yoko Yonemitsu
100
Kinoshita
20
Mrs. Mae Nagasuye
1,000
Mrs. Shizu Yoshida
50
Mr. and Mrs. Ritz and Koko Kinoshita
25
JCCC Bazaar
Reverend and Mrs. Takao and Toshiko
150
Kishii
20 Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
JCCC in Memory
300
Mrs. Joanne Kiyonaga
20 JEFFERSON ELORA CORPORATION
In memory of Hisae Mary Hamazaki
Otani
Shiatsu
Clinic
100
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Arthur
and
Misako
Mr. and Mrs. Yaki and Doreen
100
Kobayashi
30 Mr. Toru Sasaki
Nakashima
25
St.
Andrew's
Japanese
Anglican
Church
250
Mr.
Isamu
Koyata
20
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Misako
100
Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Pat Kusano
25 Tomen Canada Inc
Kobayashi
30
Toronto Shiga Kenjin Kai
200
Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Barbara
In memory of Takayuki "Tak" Hatanaka
Kuwahara
50
Mr. and Mrs. Koji and Tosh Goto
20
Supporting Members – Partner
Mr. and Mrs. Ross and Marlene
Leslie, Cathy & Mike Hatanaka
100
Mr. and Mrs. William Isoki
115
MacKenzie
100
Mrs. Catherine Kumamoto
20
150
Mr. Hideo Matsumoto
30 Mrs. Shizuko Kadoguchi
Mrs. Barbara Shimizu
25
150
Mr. and Mrs. Tad and Mitsy Miura
20 Mr. and Mrs. Toshiki Kaga
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
20
150
Ms. Claire Moriyama
20 Mrs. Yoshiko Kuwabara
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