Tennon Daiko Concert August Movie Night “Maiko Haaaan

Tennon Daiko Concert
天音太鼓コンサート
August Movie Night “Maiko Haaaan!!!”
８月の映画「舞妓Haaaan!!!」
Coming this Fall: The World of Noh
この秋必見：能の世界
August 2008
2008年8月 Vol.34 Issue 7
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2007-2008 JCCC Board of Directors
President
VP – Expansion
VP – Management
VP – Legacy
VP – Heritage
VP – Marketing/Membership
Special Ambassador
Secretary/VP- Projects
Treasurer
Past President
Executive Director
Directors-at-large
Advisors
Martin Kobayashi
Gary Kawaguchi
Ann Ashley
Arthur Ito
Ken Noma
Dereck Oikawa
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Sri Kugan
Steve Oikawa
James Heron
Wai Chak
Donna Davis
Glen Inamoto
Ojan Jamkhou
Jane Liu
Yuki Nakamura
Lorene Nagata
Russell Onizuka
Tak Yoshida
Miki Kobayashi
Mickey Matsubayashi
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
[email protected]
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Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator
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Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals
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Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita
Cover Photo: Noh
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:
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Karaoke Club
JCCC CLOSED - Civic Holiday
Chikushikai Koto Recital
Speaker Session
Yoga and Meditation Workshop
(in Japanese)
Tennon Daiko Concert
Yoga and Meditation Workshop
(in English)
Taiko Workshop
Karaoke Club
Movie Night “Maiko Haaaan!!!”
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JCCC CLOSED - Labour Day
Karaoke Club
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Izakaya Night
20th Anniversary Redress Dinner
Movie Night
Speaker Session
Karaoke Club
Issei Day
October
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World of Noh
Karaoke Club
JCCC CLOSED –Thanksgiving Day
Karaoke Club
Movie Night
Tennon Daiko Concert
Top Drumming Troupe from Wakayama Ready to Rock Kobayashi Hall
The JCCC is very proud to present an evening of exceptional traditional taiko
drumming for the Tennon Daiko Ensemble.
With 25 years of history the Tennon Daiko Ensenble of Wakayama, Japan is a
dynamic and fast-growing Taiko group with performances throughout Japan as well
as Australia, NY, London, and now Toronto! For Tennon Daiko the Taiko Drum is a
vehicle for exchange between people and culture.
There will be opening performance by Yakudo - A Special Tribute to Daihachi
Oguchi, Master Taiko Performer and Pioneer of Taiko Ensembles Worldwide.
Date:
Time:
Tickets:
Thursday August 14, 2008
7:00pm
$20 JCCC members, $25 non-members
Maboroshi No Koto
Koto Concert by Grandmasters from Japan
and North America
On Wednesday August 6, 2008 at 7:30pm,
treat yourself to an unparalleled evening of koto
music in the Kobayashi Hall. In celebration
of twenty-five years of koto playing and her
promotion to Dai Shihan (Grandmaster) rank
last summer, Linda Kako Caplan will perform in
concert with two outstanding koto artists.
Special guest artist Madame Junko
Chikushi is the sandai-me Soke (third
generation Headmaster) of Chikushikai Koto
Linda Kako Caplan
School in Fukuoka, Japan. This is the first time a Chikushikai Soke
has ever visited Canada. In addition to being a performer, teacher,
composer, lecturer, and recording artist, Mme. Chikushi is also a
board member of the Fukuoka Sankyoku Kyokai and an instructor
in the Dept. of Arts at the University of Kyushu.
Guest artist Madame Kazuko Muramoto, of San Lorenzo,
California, holds the senate-level rank of Tobiume Tsukasa Dai
Shihan and is the highest-ranked Chikushikai member outside
Japan. She is a direct disciple of Katsuko Chikushi, the founder
of Chikushikai. Mme. Muramoto began her koto studies in the
internment camp in Topaz, Utah, during World War II. She entered
Chikushikai when her family subsequently went to Kurume, a
suburb of Fukuoka, and was one of the youngest students to be
accepted by Katsuko Chikushi.
This concert is an official event celebrating the 80th anniversary
of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. It will be
an all-contemporary program featuring some of the signature
compositions of Katsuko Chikushi, as well as works of other
Chikushikai composers.
Tickets are $30 general admission and $25 for JCCC members
and students, and are available at the JCCC.
Fall 2008 JCCC Classes & Activities
Register early to avoid disappointment!
Speaker Series with the
Lemon Creek Harmonica Band
The Heritage Committee’s Speaker Series continues on Friday
August 8, 2008 with the surviving members of the Lemon Creek
Harmonica Band members: Ako Matsubayashi, 81, Noji Murase,
84, George Tsushima, 83 and Junji Ikeno, 85, in the Heritage
Lounge at the JCCC.
With British Columbia’s Nikkei population imprisoned in
internment camps, Ikeno’s father, Kunisuke, was sent to Vancouver
to recover typesetting fonts for the New Canadian newspaper.
He found a box of harmonicas amongst articles confiscated by
the Custodian of Enemy Properties. Presented with the box
of harmonicas and facing an indefinite future in interior British
Columbia, son Junji put out a call to form a harmonica band to
which 16 enthusiastic teenage Nisei responded.
The band was formed in the fall of 1942 by Junji Ikeno in the
Lemon Creek Internment Camp where Nikkei families were interned
throughout the duration of the World War II. Their first performance
was at the inaugural opening of LC School on March 26, 1943.
They are well known for their renditions of “Uramichi Jinsei”, “ You
Are My Sunshine” and many more. They reunited in 1980 at a LC
Reunion in Toronto.
Come join us for a
night of musical nostalgia
and reminiscing as the
Nikkei Voice’s Norm Ibuki
interviews these four
extraordinary members
of our community (who
still very much have a
song in their hearts) and
promise to bring along
From the 2007 Lemon Creek Reunion
their harmonicas with
Photo courtesy of Takeshi Yano
them! There will also be
a special guest appearance by Sid Ikeda.
The event gets underway at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be
served afterwards.
Visit www.jccc.on.ca or call 416.441.2345
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JCCC Movie Night : Maiko Haaaan!!!
Geisha Comedy Mixes Slapstick and Drama
Geisha and male competitiveness are put under a comedic microscope to edify and
amuse in this 2007 film starring popular comedian Sadawo Abe. Maiko Haaaan!!!” takes
a lighthearted look at the Japanese male’s obsession with this national icon.
The film is fast-paced screwball comedy about a salaryman obsessed with Geishas,
written by the extremely talented Kankuro Kudo (Ping Pong).
Maiko Haaaan!!! (literally ‘Miss Maiko’ -- ‘haaaan’ is the honorific ‘san’ in the Kyoto
dialect) tells the story of a salaryman who dumps his office worker girlfriend (who eventually
apprentices as a Geisha in order to win him back) and moves to Kyoto to pursue his
dream of playing a ‘strip baseball’ drinking game with a real Geisha. His quest exposes
all sorts of class divisions and contradictions in Japanese society, which makes this a
film that viewers who are interested in Japan will have to see. Along the way Abe runs
afoul of an arrogant baseball player (Shinichi Tsutsumi) and the two engage in a ferocious
competition that dominates the second half of the film.
Nobuo Mizuta’s direction is light, inventive and keeps the bouyant comedy moving.
Date:
Thursday August 28, 2008
Time:
7:00pm
Admission: $6 for JCCC members, $8 for non-members
Yoga Meditation Workshop
“Positive Thinking”
The JCCC will be hosting a yoga meditation workshop led by
instructor Masao Tanaka on Saturday August 9 (Japanese) and
Saturday August 23 (English) 2008. According to Mr. Tanaka,
"Meditation is one of the most important part of yoga. We practice
Yoga postures to be able to sit steadily. In meditation we develop
mental concentration by controlling our thoughts and stilling our
mind that will lead us free from negative thought patterns. Practising
Yoga will keep us positive and we can keep our peace of mind. It
is easy to face all of the difficulties in our life if we have positive
attitude."
Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Japanese instruction workshop:
Saturday August 9, 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm
English instruction workshop:
Saturday August 23, 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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The World of Noh
Performance and Lecture
An Introduction to One of the Great Ancient Arts
Noh is a classical Japanese performance form which originated in
the 14th century which combines elements of dance, drama, music
and poetry into one highly aesthetic stage art.
Join us at the JCCC as Sensei Haruhisa Kawamura of
Kyoto’s Kawamura Noh Theatre introduces this fascinating art
through performance and discussion. This is a rare opportunity for
Canadians to experience the magnificent costumes, masks, music
and movements of traditional Noh Drama.
Date:
Time:
Admission:
Wednesday October 1, 2008
7:00pm
$15 JCCC members, $20 non-members
JCCC Annual Family Golf Tournament
The JCCC is hosting the 12th Annual Family Golf Tournament on
Sunday September 14, 2008 at Rolling Hills Golf Club. This is a
chance for families and friends to share a a fun day of golf - all skill
levels welcome and there are lots of prizes to be won! After a great
day of golfing, there will be presentations and a bento dinner back
at the JCCC.
We encourage everyone to join with grandparents, aunts,
uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group of
friends. It can be a scramble or individual format. Application
forms are now available at the JCCC reception area or we can
fax/email one to you. We also welcome hole sponsors - corporate
or family - some sponsor levels include your green fees and
contributes to our Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest
sponsor, Dundeee Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also
generously providing refreshments while out on the course!
So please come on out for a really fun family day!!!!! For more
information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or email
Sharon Marubashi (Co-chair) at [email protected]
Gift Shop News
The summer travel season is here again! Are you planning a trip to
Japan? Or do you know someone who is planning to travel there?
In our Gift Shop, we have a new restaurant guide for Tokyo and the
Kansai Region. Following the popular “Japan Atlas”, the “Not Just
a Good Food Guide: Tokyo” and “Not Just a Good Food Guide:
Osaka including Kyoto & Kobe” will sure guide your taste buds as
you experience the culinary pleasures of Japan. (Price: $11.95 +
GST)
Sharon Marubashi
Co-Chair JCCC Family Golf Committee
Kobo Jewellery Opens at JCCC
The JCCC is very pleased to announce that a new community
tenant has opened its doors to the public as part of the JCCC’s
final phase of expansion.
At Kobo Jewellery, you
will find a wide range of items
including diamonds, colored
stones, pearls from Japan,
Tahiti, South Pacific, Seiko
watches and clocks, and
Noritake ware, among other
things. They also specialize in
customized jewellery as well
as re-modeling, repairs, and cleaning. Personalize your jewellery
with your name and kamon! They will be happy to assist you in
designing your one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery.
Kobo Jewellery is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri,
12:00pm to 7:00pm Saturdays, closed on Sundays.
We hope that Kobo Jewellery will be the first of many strategic
tenants which help the JCCC provide a broader spectrum of
services to the community.
Drop by new time you’re here and take advantage of their
excellent services and special discounts to JCCC members.
Euchre Night Review
Once again the gathering included new players, regulars and
returning players. The absence of a few of the more spirited (read
noisy) players did nothing to dampen the fierce competition. In
addition, the return of the Banzai Bonus saw more people taking
chances on loners in an attempt to snag a special prize.
After nine games of play, no one was able to catch Steve
Oikawa. A full five points behind was Harry Mizutani and a mere
point behind him was June Shin. Ruth Ogino scored the final loner
to emerge the Banzai Champ. Congratulations to all! For more
information on the remaining players and their final positions, plan
to be at next year’s Euchre night!!!
HELP WANTED
Saturday Night Shift: 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Summary:
Under general supervision or not, performs routine duties related
to the maintenance of the building and its grounds. May require
to stay late after 11:00pm to clean up and/or complete the set up
for the next morning
Duties and Skill Required:
- Set up rooms with furniture for regular or/and special events,
mops floors, cleans stairwells, changes light bulbs, washes
windows, sweeps exterior walkways, and performs snow removal
of driveways and walkways
- Inspects interior and exterior of buildings and facilities for
appearance, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions
- Ability to apply safe work practices on the job. Ability to
communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain
records and prepare reports. Ability to work effectively with the
public and employees
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Some computer skills - MS Word, Excel.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in
order to meet deadlines
- Self-Starter with excellent interpersonal skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Able to make sound decisions based on knowledge/experience
& standard procedures
- Reliable and committed team member
Please send resume and inquiries to:
Constantin Dutescu
Operations and Technical Coordinator
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 416-441-2345
Cell: 416-460-3522
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Kamp Kodomo 2008
With more than 40 returning and new children, the Kamp Kodomo
summer sessions were another huge success in 2008!!! During the
three weeks of operation, children were involved in many different
activities that kept them active, energized and engrossed in the
Japanese culture.
Each session featured a variety of
different activities. These sessions included
many of the children’s favourite workshops,
like cooking with Chef Shoji, Judo, Karate,
Kendo, and Ikebana. The list just goes
on. The campers also saw a return of the
koto and cartoon workshops and had
the opportunity for new experiences with
workshops in sumo and shamisen.
The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer
2008 could not have been possible without
the dedication, enthusiasm and patience of
Tearing into the news in
the staff and many volunteers who helped at
Iaido.
the camp. Without their help, Kamp Kodomo
would not have been as much fun, nor run as smoothly as it did! A
special thank you to Patty, the head teacher. Another thank you to
the volunteers Cameron, Nicole, Bowie, Janice and especially Hiro,
who covered the afternoon extended care. Together they helped
make the campers experience memorable. As well, many thanks
to the dedicated instructors who rearranged their busy schedules
or took time off of work to come and teach the campers. Your
support of Kamp Kodomo and the JCCC is an inspiration. Thanks
to: Linda Caplan, JCCC Judokai, Shito-ryu Itosukai, JCCC Kendo
Club, JCCC Iaido, JCCC Naginata, Ikenobo Ikebana, Shoji Yano,
Association for Japanese Culture and Sumo Kids Foundation.
We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March
Break 2009!
Great day for all at the 31st Annual
JC Community Picnic
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO!!! Those were the sounds and
one of the highlights of a beautiful and sunny July 1st as over 350
picnickers enjoyed the kids and adult games and races at the 31st
Annual JC Community Picnic at Caledon Place.
The Fishing Derby kept both
budding and seasoned anglers busy all
day. Our congratulations to 11-year old
Donna who caught both the largest and
second largest rainbow trout, at 16”
and 15 ¾”. Honourable Mention goes
to seasoned circuit angler Joe Cultraro
who reeled in a 15 ½” rainbow trout.
Thanks to Glen Shimoda of Tropic
Shave Ice for the fishing bait.
The crowd enjoyed playing BINGO
in the open-air pavilion by the north
spring-fed pond. A big thank you to Marty Kobayashi presents the
Larry Kondo who printed and donated trophy to 2008 Fisthing Derby
Donna.
Photo
T-shirts for all the Committee as well as Champion
courtesy of Marty Kobayashi.
for Bingo Prizes.
We couldn’t have custom-ordered a nicer day for a picnic,
with the wonderful sounds of laughter and the aroma of BBQs as
families and friends enjoyed the fresh summer weather. Thank you
to G&G Electronics for providing the P/A System again this year.
The traditional Fukubiki Draw at the end of the day made
33 attendees lucky winners. Thank you to Sandown Market for
again giving us a picnic discount and donating the Bag of Rice.
The Share-the-Wealth Draw was as popular as ever, with Charlie
DaCosta’s daughter jumping up and down with joy at winning first
prize. We gave out a total of 4 cash prizes to some very happy
recipients. The winners were as follows:
$200.00
100.00
50.00
25.00
Playing koto with Daishihan
Linda Caplan
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Above: Trying a waza in Judo.
Below: Challenging Charles Bray, founder of
Sumo Kids Foundation and former Toronto
Argonaut, in Sumo.
All photos courtesy of Christine Takasaki
Charlie DaCosta & Family
Sid & Marie Ikeda
Tad Tanabe
Marie & Sid Ikeda
Our thanks to the JCCP
Organizing Committee for a
great job of organizing another
wonderful community event.
Thanks to Marty Kobayashi
of Dundee Private Investors,
who made sure that every car
received free admission and a
Canada Day Gift. Our special
thanks to Goro Kawaguchi
for opening his property for
the picnic at no charge and
7-month old Timothy getting ready to preparing the grounds along
race with his dad Paul. Photo courtesy of
with Dick Kumamoto.
Christine Takasaki.
We hope to see you
all next year – same date, same place!! Please make sure to tell all
your family and friends! What a great way to organize a family gettogether, have some fun and relaxation and take a breather from
your hectic life!!
JC Community Picnic Committee
JCCC Irasshaai!!!
Katsura Sanshi and his apprentices once again filled the Kobayashi Hall with
community and laughter, Many agreed that the 2008 performance was even more
hilarious than 2007! We are already talking to the Master about his performance here
for next year! The JCCC thanks the Geino Aikokai and all the great volunteers and
supporters who made the event a success.
From left: Katsura Sanshi, Katsura Sandan, Katsura Sanya, Katsura Sanjaku
All photos courtesy of David Ohashi.
Another Great Nostalgia Night!
by Carly Yoshida-Butryn
About 350 people came out to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s annual Nostalgia Night on June 21 to celebrate achievements in the
JC community.
The formal portion of the evening took place in Kobayashi Hall where tributes to Caravan and
many all-star athletes took place. Veteran Nisei athletes and siblings Maw Mori and Mary Ebata
were honoured with the Pioneer Award for Excellence in athletics. Both Maw and Mary are bowling
hall of famers for five and ten-pin, respectively.
The Warriors baseball team was also honoured that night. The team, led by 46-year-old pitcher
Mike Takahashi, won the 2007 championship in the Japanese Canadian Sunday baseball league.
Also honoured was the 1964 Japan Camera baseball team, the last champions of the old Sunday
hardball league.
Mel Tsuji with the Warrior's Mike Takahashi.
Nostalgia Night also paid tribute to Caravan, a cultural event that ran in Toronto from 1970 to
Photo courtesy of Mark Suzuki-Tsuji.
2001. The JC community’s Tokyo Pavilion was always a huge draw with lots of food and activities
like karaoke to keep attendees entertained. Photo displays in Shokokai Court showcased past Miss Tokyo and Caravans.
To add some youthful flavour, Lindsay Tsuji and her hip-hop dance group, “Fo’Real,” along with Japanese Idol winner Jessica Tsuda
performed on stage.
Attendees had the chance to snack on delicious Japanese “soul food” prepared by a kitchen staff led by Theresa Sano. Salmon teriyaki,
chicken wings, chow mein, and shoyu weiners were just some of the treats available.
“I think the value that you get at Nostalgia Night is in terms of stories, meeting old friends again and the great food that gets produced,”
says Peter Wakayama, master of ceremonies and chair of the Nostalgia Committee. “It’s a great social event.”
Left: Former Mayors join former Miss Tokyo's on stage.
Above: Pioneer Award presented to Mary Ebata and Maw Mori.
Photos courtesy of Mark Suzuki-Tsuji.
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Huge Natsu Matsuri Crowds Revive
Memories of Caravan Days
On June 28, the JCCC took on the atmosphere of a lively,
jostling Japanese summer festival as 40 dancers and
musicians from Gujo Hachiman, Japan lead our 2008 Natsu
Matsuri. Food, drink, games, stalls and especially music
and dance created an authentic Japanese festival for the
thousands of visitors to the Centre, many of whom claimed
they hadn’t seen crowds like this since the days of Caravan!
The JCCC thanks all the great visitors and volunteers
who made the festival such a success, in particular Brent
Borgundvaag and Nori Tanahashi who have acted as a bridge
between the people of Toronto and Gujo Hachiman.
Above: Young dancers join the circle of dancing.
Upper left: Gujo dancing in the Kobayashi Hall.
Lower left: Nori Tanahashi leads the way.
All photos courtesy of Stan Behal.
1st Annual Friends of Mike Golf Tournament & Dinner a Huge Success!
The first annual Friends of Mike golf tournament and banquet held on May 31, 2008 was a huge
success! Many thanks to the hard working committee of friends and family (Derek Shin, Gord Shin,
Marty Kobayashi, Sharon Shintani, Carole Lamanna, Randy Sora, Al Sora and Steve Oikawa) who
worked tirelessly for many months.
The day started off tentatively with the threat of thunderstorms but the day at Bushwood turned
out to be perfect for the 128 golfers. The afternoon continued at the JCCC with a wonderful buffet
provided by Toriichi Catering, silent auction and speeches from Matt Hartley who wrote The Globe
and Mail article on our family and FTD and Michael’s neurologist Dr. Sandra Black who spoke to the
400 people in attendance.
My gratitude to the JCCC for their incredible support as well as the numerous sponsors for the
event including our title sponsor, Marty Kobayashi of Dundee Private Investors. There are so many
people that helped to make this a memorable and very special day for my family - thank you to
each and every one. Our increasing circle of friends continues to amaze and astound us. We are
truly fortunate to have this event to help support the high costs of Michael’s health care as well as
contributing to the education fund for my children.
On behalf of Michael, Thomas, Jaclyn and Erica, thank you for your tremendous support and
friendship,
June Shin
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Erica, Thomas, June and Jaclyn Shin
“International Marriage Workshop”
A JSS – JCCC Co-presentation
The JCCC is very proud to co-present an important series of
workshops to support the many community and centre members
who are part of the growing number of kokusai kekkon or “crosscultural marriages.” Japanese Social Services (JSS) will be
organizing and conducting this series of four workshops.
As an organization serving the Japanese-speaking community
in the GTA, JSS has seen an increasing demand in counseling
related to cross-nationality marriages. Cross-nationality couples
encounter difficulties due to language barrier and varying customs.
Differences in values may be exacerbated in situations involving
the children’s education or interaction with in-laws.
JSS is aware that these problems are usually combined
with the challenges of adapting as an immigrant to a new social
environment. It is a daunting task for Japanese newcomers to raise
a family, while struggling to master an unfamiliar language, and
dealing with the feeling of isolation which comes from not being
able to fully participate in their non-Japanese partner’s friends and
family circles.
The first aim of the JCCC - JSS collaborative workshops is
to help the participants come to an understanding of the nature
of their problems. By listening to case studies and engaging in
discussions, the participants will then hopefully see a positive
path in order to deal with their problems. The workshops will be
conducted in Japanese, by panellists who all have themselves
experience with Kokusai Kekkon.
Panelists : Yusuke Tanaka (Managing Editor of the Nikkei Voice),
Takanori Kuge (JSS Counselor, CCA), Hiromi Noguchi (Counselor,
Columnist, Author of “Rikon Kakekomi-dera”), Momo Kano (PHD
in Sociology, Associate Programme Adviser of Robert H. Harney
Ethnicity Program at University of Toronto)
Facilitator : Koko Kikuchi (JSS Board Members, Former President
of New Japanese Canadian Association)
Date :
July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, 2008
Time :
6:30pm -8:30pm (Reception at 6:00pm)
* Refreshments will be served.
Admission :
$ 20 ($5/session)
$16 ($4/session) for JCCC members
* Payment must be made in full at the first session
Location : JCCC Heritage Lounge
For more information please contact Japanese Social Services
(JSS) at 416-385-9200 or email offi[email protected].
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Annual Exhibit
by the Toronto Japanese Garden Club
The Toronto Japanese Garden Club’s 30th Annual Nature’s Beauty
Exhibit will be held at the Momiji Senior’s Centre, 3555 Kingston
Rd., Scarborough, ON on Sunday August 10, 2008, 12:00pm to
4:30 pm featuring Ikebana, bonsai displays and demonstrations,
as well as box gardens. There are also white elephant, plant sales
and tearoom. Admission $5, children under 12 free. For more
information, please call 416-425-3161 or 416-621-8176.
Hiroshima, Nagasaki Photo Exhibit and
Annual Peace Ceremony
by the Hiroshima Day Coalition
The Hiroshima Day Coalition
cordially invites you to attend
the unveiling of the unique
exhibition of photographs
from the Japanese cities of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki at
the Rotunda inside Toronto
City Hall on Wednesday
August 6, 2008 at 5:30 pm.
The Annual Peace Ceremony
will take place on Saturday August 9, 2008 at the Toronto Peace
Garden, Nathan Phillips Square starting at 4:30pm.
We are honoured to announce that the City of Toronto has
been selected to host the Hiroshima, Nagasaki photo exhibit to
be held concurrently with 100 cities across the United States. We
are also very pleased to present Setsuko Thurlow, Member of the
Order of Canada and Hibakusha (WWII Hiroshima atomic bomb
survivor) as the evening’s keynote speaker.
“Our goal is to create awareness that peace is possible,” says
Thurlow, “and to tell the world that our city continues to uphold
peacebuilding with our very own Mayor for Peace, Toronto Peace
Garden and by having the unique recognition of being a nuclear
weapons free-zone city.”
In commemoration of the A-bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki on August 6th and August 9th in 1945, this educational
exhibit features pictures and facts about the devastation of
nuclear weapons. The exhibit also displays dramatic drawings
and paintings from dozens of Hibakusha survivors, the only visual
historical record of the first moments on the ground after the atomic
bombings during WWII. The photo exhibit runs from August 6-11,
2008 with the “Paths to Hope” Peace Commemoration and Lantern
Ceremony on August 9 at the Toronto Peace Garden, Nathan
Phillips Square.
Your attendance would be most appreciated. To RSVP for the
Unveiling Event of the Hiroshima, Nagasaki Photo Exhibition on
August 6 at the Rotunda, Toronto City Hall, please contact Helen
Chilas, National Coordinator of the Canadian Voice of Women for
Peace via email [email protected] or cell at 416-473-8238.
The New Japanese Canadian Association
(NJCA) Summer BBQ Party
by the NJCA
NJCA’s popular annual BBQ Party will be held on Sunday August
24, 2008 from 11:30am to 3:00pm at the JCCC. We invite all the
members of the NJCA, its affiliate and supportive organizations
(including the JCCC) in the JC Community to join. All-you-caneat tasty BBQ meat and food, cash bar, many booths and door
prizes. Come and enjoy a beautiful summer day with friends! BBQ
admission is $6 for adults, $12 for family (2 adults + 3 children), $4
for seniors and children.
Enquiry: Mr Nagaishi 416-644-1240 (Booth application)
Mr Miura:[email protected]
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August Video Screenings at the Japan
Information Centre
by the Consulate General of Japan
Feel free to drop in with your lunch! Admission is free!
FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2008, 12:10pm – 12:50om
Japan’s Everyday Harmony – Sound
Japanese have long displayed a sensitivity to sounds from outdoors,
whether of nature or human activity. The sounds of wind in a grove
of bamboo, temple bells pealing, insects in autumn, wind chimes
that make breeze seem cooler, the ingenious echoing “water
harp”... This program shows how Japanese people appreciate and
cultivate pleasant sounds in their environment.
Japan Video Topics
·
Beach Cleaning Buggy
·
Secrets of the White Egret Castle
·
The Yukata Fashion Boom
·
WASHI, The Finest Japanese Paper
·
The Popular Tokyo English Bus Tour
FRIDAY AUGUST 29, 2008, 12:10pm-12:40pm
A Modern Eye for Traditional Beauty – Japanese Ink Painting
(*Japanese with English Subtitles. Presented by The Japan
Foundation, Toronto.)
Japanese ink painting is in one sense simplicity itself - black
ink (“sumi”) on white paper. But in the hands of a master artist/
calligrapher such as Sakaki Bakuzan, who is featured in this
program, sumi takes on many shades of meaning. As with the
great masters of the past, Bakuzan sees monochrome as a
challenge rather than a constraint. Using techniques and materials
refined ages ago, he succeeds in suggesting color and mood with
understated elegance.
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre,
Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
NAGATA SHACHU Auditions
by Nagata Shachu
Do you have a hidden talent? Are you
athletic? Nagata Shachu, an expanding
professional taiko group based in
Toronto, is currently auditioning
committed individuals who will train to
become paid performers commencing
in the 2010 season. Successful
candidates will apprentice for one year
beginning this fall. No previous musical
or performing experience necessary.
Nagata Shachu is also looking for board
members with a legal or accounting
background to join its not-for-profit
organization.
Please contact Kiyoshi Nagata at [email protected]
or 416-651-4227 for more detailed information or to request an
interview, or visit www.nagatashachu.com.
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Celebrating Japan with Ryusuke Numajiri
by Music Niagara
In an unprecedented classical coup, MUSIC NIAGARA is proud
to announce that Ryusuke Numajiri, conductor of the Nagoya
Philharmonic Orchestra and principal conductor of the Japan
Philharmonic Orchestra, will be performing at St. Mark’s Anglican
Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Sunday August 10, 2008 at
7.30pm. Mr. Numajiri will present the works of Japanese composers
Yuasa, Matsumura and Mioshi, along with Dvorak’s Piano Quintet
Op. 81 accompanied by the Gould String Quartet.
Diplomatic relations have steadily developed between Canada
and Japan since July 20, 1928 when Japan opened a Legation in
Ottawa, and this concert is a celebration of those eighty years.
Ryusuke Numajiri was catapulted to the forefront of attention in
the occidental music world when he won the 40th Besançon
International Conducting Competition in 1990. He is chief conductor
of the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra and principal conductor of
the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, posts he has held since April
2003. Ryusuke Numajiri is invited to perform all around the globe;
he is a young conductor not to be missed, dedicated to broadening
the recognition of contemporary Japanese composers, and MUSIC
NIAGARA is thrilled to have him Niagara-on-the-Lake for this
exclusive Canadian engagement..
Date:
Sunday August 10, 2008
Time:
7.30pm
Location:St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tickets: $35
MUSIC NIAGARA: July 21 – August 16, 2008
Concert Prices: $10 to $35, plus special dining options
For tickets call Shaw Festival Box Office: 1 800-511-SHAW (7429)
For more information, call: 1 877-MUSFEST (687-3378)
or visit www.niagaramusicfest.com
Urasenke Tea Ceremony
by Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
To celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and
Canada, the Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association would like to
welcome you to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
on Sunday October 26, 2008 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
Savour a peaceful moment, enjoying seasonal sweets and
matcha (powdered green tea) from Japan.
Admission is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is
required. To register please contact one of the following:
Mrs. Katsuya: [email protected]
Ms. Baba: 416-494-6296
Mrs. Shin: 416-493-6776
Please indicate whether you
will be attending in the morning
or the afternoon.
Greenwood Reunion
by Greenwood Reunion Committee
Thank you Toronto for your hospitality to our Reunion. The visitors
came from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Montreal, Thunder Bay
and many towns in Ontario. The Reunion was for Christina Lake,
Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway and was well represented.
The time elapsed from leaving the B.C. coast till now was 66 years
so the interest was high for this event.
The Shokokai Court in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
was filled to capacity and many took advantage of the crowd to
renew friendship and memories of by-gone days, the Court was
cleverly decorated by a very experienced group of volunteers from
the Centre and we were most satisfied by the result. The committee
was able to distribute excess funds to the JCCC, Momiji Health
Care Society, and Momiji Senior Odori Group. The committee also
wishes to thank all persons who donated gifts for our attendance
draw and 50/50 draw. We also wish to thank the Odori group and
singers for sacrificing their time and energy.
Thank you very much.
Greenwood Reunion Committee
Successful Asian Community Games
by Asian Community Games Organizing Committee
The 4th Asian Community Games 2008 is a great success in
comparison with previous years. This was the first time when over
1000 athletes participated in 7 different sports competitions. In
Track & Field, there were over 400 competitors.
In soccer, 16 applications were received for 12 spots. Coming
in first for the soccer championship was Team Father Serra Azzurri
from the Italian community, 2nd runner up was the Sri Lanka
community’s CTSA, 3rd runner up was the Korean community’s
KCSA, and coming in 4th was the team from the Japanese
community.
There were 15 volleyball teams in the tournament that was
held at the U of T Scarborough campus. The badminton tournament
was held in the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with more than 100
competitors. There were 100 people attending the Table Tennis
competition in Markham and 8 basketball teams competed in
Etobicoke Olympium in Centennial Park. Also, there were 8 cricket
teams participating in a two-day competition at Centennial Park.
More programs are planned and more visitors are expected
from all across Canada for the Asian Community Games 2009.
20TH ANNIVERSARY REDRESS
DINNER CELEBRATION
“Justice In Our Time”
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
JCCC
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
“COME JOIN US IN CELEBRATING ONE OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF
JAPANESE CANADIANS AND CANADA”
On September 22, 1988, the Government of Canada and the
National Association of Japanese Canadians negotiated a
landmark settlement to acknowledge the injustices committed
against Canadians of Japanese ancestry during and after
the Second World War, to provide monetary redress to both
individual Japanese Canadians and the JC community, to
expunge criminal records for those wrongly charged under the
infamous War Measures Act, to reinstate citizenship to those
who were exiled to Japan, to establish a $12 million community
fund to help rebuild the JC community and to establish a federal
$24 million Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
We welcome all to attend this special event to recognize the
Japanese Canadian spirit, our endurance and the Redress
victory. It gives everyone an opportunity to commemorate
September 22, 1988, a historic day for all Japanese Canadians
of all generations, who can now stand proud in achieving a higher
standard for the protection of human rights for all Canadians.
Special guest speaker is Ann Gomer Sunahara, historian, lawyer
and Author of “The Politics of Racism: The uprooting of Japanese
Canadians during the Second World War”
Cash Bar
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Redress History Display
Reception
Dinner
This event is co-sponsored by Greater Toronto Chapter NAJC,
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, supported by the Hamilton
NAJC and Southwestern Ontario.
Tickets are $50 and are now available. Please contact Sid Ikeda
at 416-447-0986. For Hamilton & Southwestern Ontario please
contact Kay Honda at 905-383-4257.
Also join us on Friday September 19, 2008 at 7:00pm in the
JCCC Heritage Lounge as the JCCC Heritage Committee begins
the 20th Anniversary Redress festivities with a special Izakaya
night.
Japanese team came in 4th in the soccer tournament.
by the 20th Anniversary Redress Dinner Committee
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of July 6, 2008
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
Mrs Koto Adachi
35
Mr Dan Botari
70
Mr and Mrs Mas Dazai
150
16
Mrs Sharon Doi
United Way Donor Designation
Mrs Mary Ebata
100
In appreciation - Nostalgia Night
Mrs Tosh Fukuda
50
Pat Adachi - outstanding volunteer work
30
Ms Mary Hiraishi
Mr Kunio Ishii
240
JCCC Judo Kai
200
Mr and Mrs Koji Kari
15
50
Ms Fumie Kumamoto
Ms BA Laplante
10
Ms Dawn Maruno & Mr Grant Haynen
250
20
Mrs Laiko Matsubayashi
In appreciation - Nostalgia Night
Mrs Maureen McGibbon
20
Mr Maw Mori
100
In appreciation – Nostalgia Night
Mr and Mrs Tom Nishio
3,000
50
Mr and Mrs Frank Nishioka
30
Mr Arthur M Okimura
Mr Bernard Ozawa
3,042
B Ozawa and Brother Foundation
Ozawa Canada Inc 2 - Nikka Yoichi Single Malt
Mr and Mrs Tak Shiga
100
100
Mr and Mrs Kaz Shikaze
50
Dr and Mrs Arthur Shimizu
Mr Tokugi Suyama
50
21
Mr Terence Takashima
Toronto Geino Aikokai
500
Rakugo
Ms Teresa Tsuji
70
Mr Paul Tyler
2,100
20
Dr and Mrs George Wypych
25
Mrs Yukiko Yabuta
Mrs Jo-Anne Yoneyama-Olivier &
Mr Tony Olivier
20
Mr and Mrs Arthur Labatt
5,000
Sakura Ball
Mrs Yoshiko Sunahara
500
Gendai Art Gallery
Bazaar
Mrs Theresa Sano
15
In Memoriam
In memory of Thomas Arai
Mrs Betty Lou Arai
2,000
In memory of Jiro Oiye
Mr and Mrs Roy Oiye
100
In memory of Kiyoshi Furukawa
Mr and Mrs David Ellis
40
In memory of Masatoshi Okazaki
25
Mrs Brenda Troendlin
In memory of Mike Maruno
50
Mrs Daisy Asada
Mrs Miyo Ito
50
20
Mrs Kaye Oda
Mr and Mrs Harvey Okawara
100
In memory of Miyo Kato, Yuki Nakamura,
Mitsy Yonemitsu, Aki Ide
Mrs Daisy Asada
100
In memory of Robert Kawaguchi
30
Mr and Mrs Kenji Hori
50
Mr Mitsuyoshi Ito
50
Mrs Elaine Iwai
Mr Martin & Mrs Dawna Kobayashi
100
20
Mrs Mary Tomie Mizutani
Mr and Mrs Minoru Mototsune
Mr Gary Nagata
Mrs Frances Nakamura
Mr and Mrs Robert Nishino
Mr and Mrs Sam Nishiyama
Mr and Mrs Ed Sasaki
Mr and Mrs Kunio Suyama
Mr and Mrs Tad Tanabe
Toyota clan picnickers
Mr and Mrs George Tsushima
Mrs Terrie Watanabe
In memory of Sumi Yamamoto
Ms Corinne Filer
Ms Mary-Lou Gerstl
Mr Jeff Matsuo
Mrs Francine McNeilly
Mrs Mae Nagasuye
Mrs Haruko Nakashima
Ms Janet van der Wees
Ms Colleen Weatherseed
In memory of Sumie Takashima
Mr Barry Akiyama & Ms Marion Smith
Altona Forest Public School
Mr and Mrs Dick Arai
Mrs Kiyomi Kay Asada
Anonymous
Mrs Mitzi Burrell
Mr and Mrs Dominic Cali
Ms Lynn Collins & Mr Ron Stewart
Sherryl, Erin & Joanna Dobson
Mr and Mrs Michael Doi
Mr and Mrs Roy Ferguson
Mr and Mrs Craig Fleming
Ms Joan Foster
Mr and Mrs John Fujimoto
Mrs Doris Fujioka
Mr and Mrs Alan Fujiwara
Mrs Diane Fujiwara
Mr and Mrs Ken Fukushima
Mrs Yoshiko Fukushima
Mr and Mrs Roy Fukuzawa
Mrs Jean Goto
Mr and Mrs Koji Goto
Mr Teruji Goto
Mr and Mrs Ted Harada
Mr Damon Hartlin
Mrs Mary Hatanaka
Mr and Mrs Steve Hirano
Mrs Yoshiko Hizaka
Ms Yuri Hizaka
Ms Nancy Hizaka-Vilardo &
Mr Angelo Vilardo
Mr Mike Honda
Mr George Hosaki
Mrs Patricia & Mr Todd Idenouye
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ikeda
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ikeda
Mr and Mrs Junji Ikeno
Mrs Chiyo Inamoto
Mr and Mrs Kiyo Ise
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ishii
Mrs Shirley Isojima
Mr Peter Ito
Mr and Mrs George Iwata
Ms Margaret Iwata
Mr and Mrs Roy Iwata
Mrs Sue Kai
Mr and Mrs Ken Kameoka
Mr Yo Kato
Ms Debbie Katsumi
Mr Gary Kawaguchi
30
100
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Mr Glen Kawaguchi
Mrs Mary Kawasaki
Mr and Mrs Ritz Kinoshita
Mr and Mrs Frank Kitazaki
Mrs Joanne Kiyonaga
Mrs Kay K Kiyonaga
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kobayashi
Mr and Mrs Miki Kobayashi
Ms Yoko Kobayashi
Ms Sally Kumagawa
Mrs Pat Y Kusano
Mrs Barbara Kuwahara
Mr and Mrs Bill Lytle
Mr and Mrs Ross Mackenzie
Mr and Mrs Robert Marubashi
Mrs Miyoko Masaki
Mr and Mrs George Masuda
Mr Hideo Matsumoto
Mrs Miye Matsuoka
Ms Maemi Matsushita
Mrs Kay Mitsui
Mr and Mrs Tad Miura
Mr Darren Miyasaki & Family
& Mr Jason Miyasaki & Family
Mr and Mrs Fred Miyasaki
Mr and Mrs Ken Miyasaki
Mrs Sumi Morito
Mr and Mrs Frank Moritsugu
Mr Howard & Mrs Aiko Morton
Mr and Mrs Minoru Mototsune
Mr Roy Nagamatsu
Mrs Mae Nagasuye
Mr and Mrs Stoney Nagata
Mrs Kyoko Kay Nakagawa
Mrs Setsuko Sue Nakagawa
Mr and Mrs Douglas Nakamura
Ms Frances Nakamura
Mrs Frances Nakamura
Mr and Mrs George Nakamura
Mrs Mitsuko & Ms Evelyn Nakamura
Mrs Sumiko Nakamura
Mrs Yuki Newbold
Mrs Mutsuko Nishikawa
Ms Denise Nishimura
Mr and Mrs Tak Nishino
Mr and Mrs Sam Nishiyama
Mrs Jan Nobuto
Miss Hitomi Noda
Sam, Miyoko and Carly Noda
Mr and Mrs Akio Oda
Mrs Kaye Oda
Mr and Mrs Yukio Ode
Mr and Mrs Buzz Ogaki
Mr and Mrs Mike O'Grady
Mr and Mrs Tad Ogura
Mrs Kay Oka
Mrs Christine Okawara
Mr and Mrs Harvey Okawara
Miss Carole Ono
Mr and Mrs David Ono
Mr Lloyd Ono
Ms Marlene Orlans
Mr Mataharu Otsu
Mr and Mrs Tad Oyagi
Mr and Mrs Tom Oyagi
Mr William Petruck
Mr and Mrs Ralph Roesler
Mr and Mrs Bruce Saisho
Mrs June Saisho
Mr and Mrs Keigi Saisho
Mrs Ruth Saito
50
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100
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of July 6, 2008
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
Mr and Mrs Jim Sakamoto
Mr Howard & Mr Kathy Sammy
Mr and Mrs Edward Sano
Mr and Mrs Ed Sasaki
Mr Frederick Sasaki
Ms Fumi Sasaki
Ms Satoko Sato & Ms Joy Sato
Ms Indra Sheila Satram
Mr Carm Scarfo
Mrs Jean Yoshiko Seki
Mr and Mrs Kenzo Sekiya
Mr Naotoshi Seko &
Ms Noreen Kuroyama
Ms Keiko Shigetomi
Mr Masashi Shin
Mr and Mrs Ross Shin
Dr Alan Shiozaki
Mrs Emy Shiozaki
Mr and Mrs Richard Shiozaki
Mr and Mrs James Smith
Mr Harvey Sugamori
Mr Mas Sugamori
Mrs Miyeko Sugamori
Mr and Mrs Kunio Suyama
Mr and Mrs Shig Suyama
Mr Tokugi Suyama
Mr and Mrs Shin Taira
30
25
30
25
50
25
25
150
50
25
25
100
100
30
50
50
50
100
50
50
30
100
25
25
25
25
Mr George Takahashi
Mr and Mrs Shoji Takahashi
Mr Glen Takasaki
Mr and Mrs Hideo Takasaki
Mr and Mrs Ray Takeuchi
Mr and Mrs Tad Tanabe
Ms Takako Tanaka
Mr Yuki Tannock
The Taylor Family
Mr and Mrs Rick Tazumi
Ms Annette Tonogai
Mr George Toyama
Mr Roy Toyama
Mrs Yuki Tsukamoto
Mr and Mrs Robert Tsuruda
Mr and Mrs George Tsushima
Mrs Satoko Uchida
Mrs Betty Ura
Mr and Mrs Frank Usami
Mrs Ruth Usami
Mr Barron Wakabayashi
Mr and Mrs M Wakabayshi
Mr and Mrs Peter Wakayama
Mr and Mrs Neville Williams
Mr and Mrs Kenzo Yakura
Mr and Mrs James Yamashita
Mr and Mrs George Yano
25
35
100
150
25
25
20
100
100
100
25
25
20
30
20
25
50
50
25
20
25
30
50
150
30
20
20
Mr and Mrs Mitsu Yano
Mr and Mrs Tokuo Yano
Mrs Toshie Yokoyama
Mr Tad Yonekura
In memory of Toyo Taira
Mr and Mrs Shin Taira
In memory of Yoshinori Uyeda
Mrs Kay Uyeda
In memory of Yuki Nakamura
Mrs Margaret Mori
20
50
25
25
200
500
50
Supporting Members
Leader:
Mr and Mrs Paul Marubashi
Partner:
Mrs Koto Adachi
Mr and Mrs Miki Kobayashi
Ms Dawn Maruno & Mr Grant Haynen
Mr George Takahashi
Mr and Mrs Kamezo Tanaka
450
130
115
100
150
150
Sedai
The Salden Foundation
2,000
200
Dr and Mrs Henry Sugiyama
Mr & Mrs Ted Nishi's 60th anniversary
Haiku Corner
俳句コーナー
Some late summer thoughts...
村々の
寝こころ更けぬ
落とし水
muramurano nekokoro fukenu
otoshimizu
Night deepens,
And sleep in the villages
Sounds of falling water.
Buson
とんぼとぶ とんぼのうえも とんぼとぶ空
tonbo tobu
tonbo no uemo
保流
tonbo tobu sora
Dragonflies fly,
Above them too fly dragonflies,
In the dragonfly sky.
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琴リサイタル
２００8年８・９・１０月の行事予定
８月
２日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
４日（月）
JCCC休館 (Civic Holiday)
６日（水）
筑紫会琴リサイタル
８日（金）
スピーカーセッション
９日（土）
ヨガ瞑想ワークショップ（日本語）
１４日（木）
天音太鼓コンサート
１６日（土）
ヨガ瞑想ワークショップ（英語）
１７日（日）
和太鼓ワークショップ
２３日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２８日（木）
映画鑑賞会「舞妓はーん！！！」
９月
琴奏者としてデビュー２５周年記念として
筝曲筑紫会大師範リンダ・歌香・カプラン
さんの琴リサイタルが特別ゲスト筑紫会宗
家三代目筑紫純子さんとカリフォルニア
州のムラモト・カズコさんをお迎えして
JCCCで行われます。宗家初代の作品や近代
作品などが主に演奏されます。このリサイ
タルは日加修交８０周年記念行事の一環と
して行われます。
日時：２００８年８月６日（水）午後７時半
チケット：JCCC会員＄２５、非会員＄３０
JCCC受付にて販売中。
スピーカーシリーズ：
レモンクリークハーモニカバンド
８月のヘリテージスピーカー
１日（月）
JCCC休館（Labour Day)
６日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
１４日（日）
JCCCファミリーゴルフトーナメント
１９日（金）
居酒屋ナイト
２０日（土）
リドレス２０周年記念ディナー
２５日（木）
映画鑑賞会
２６日（金）
スピーカーセッション
２８日（日）
一世デー
１日（水）
能の世界
１１日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
１３日（月）
JCCC休館 (Thanksgiving)
２５日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
３０日（木）
映画鑑賞会
１０月
シリーズは１９４２年に日系
カナダ人収容所のひとつ、
BC州レモンクリーク強制収容
所で結成されたレモンクリー
クハーモニカバンドの健在者
をお迎えします。８０歳を超
える４人のメンバー（アコ・
マツバヤシさん、ノジ・ムラ
セさん、ジョージ・ツシマさん、ジュンジ・イケノさん）は１９
８０年にバンドを再結成し、今も時折演奏を披露しています。バ
ンド結成の逸話や演奏を聞きにぜひお越しください。入場は無料
です。
日時：２００８年８月８日（金）午後７時
天音太鼓コンサート
２５年以上の歴史を持ち、
ダイナミックな演奏で日本
はもとよりオーストラリ
ア、ニューヨーク、ロンド
ンなどで公演を行ってきた
和歌山県の和太鼓グルー
プ、天音太鼓がついに初ト
ロント公演！太鼓は人や文
化をつなぐ架け橋、とうた
う天音太鼓。素晴らしい演
奏が期待できそうです。オ
ープニングでは躍童により小口大八を追悼する特別演奏が行われ
ます。
日時：２００８年８月１４日（木）午後７時
チケット：JCCC会員＄２０、非会員＄２５
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２００８年秋期クラス申し込み開始！
クラス情報はwww.jccc.on.ca または
JCCC受付でご入手できます。
お申し込みはお早めに！
映画鑑賞会「舞妓Haaan!!!」
「能」の世界
８月の映画は人気脚本家宮藤官九朗が
書き下ろしたオリジナルドタバタコメ
ディー「舞妓Haaan!!!」です。監督は
水田伸生、出演はこれが映画初主演と
なる個性派俳優、阿部サダヲ。共演に
堤真一と柴咲コウ。
鈴屋食品の東京本社に勤務する平凡なサラリーマン、鬼塚公
彦。彼は高校時代に修学旅行先の京都で舞妓に出会って以来、熱
狂的な舞妓ファンとなり、いつかは 舞妓はんとの野球拳 という
究極の夢を抱いていた。まだ お茶屋 で舞妓と遊んだことがない
公彦だったが、念願の京都支社への転勤が決まり、同僚ＯＬの彼
女、大沢富士子をあっさりと捨てて京都入り。はじめは 一見さ
んお断り の壁に跳ね返されるものの、お茶屋の常連だった社長
から 仕事で結果を出せば連れて行ってやる と言われ、しゃかり
きに働き、ついにお茶屋デビューを果たす。そして公彦は、いよ
いよ念願だった舞妓との野球拳を実現しようとするのだが…。
京都河村能舞台の河村晴久先生が講演と実演を通して能の世界へ
案内してくださいます。カナダで能を身近に感じることができる
稀な機会です。ぜひお越しください。
日時：２００８年８月２８日（木）午後７時
チケット：JCCC会員＄６、非会員＄８
日本語音声、英語字幕。
ギフトショップニュース
日本語で学ぼう、楽しもう
前回のニュースレターで簡単にお知らせしました日本語で行うプ
ログラムのスケジュールが決まりました。移住者や長期、短期滞
在者全ての方を対象に、趣味や生活にまつわる題材で、楽しく充
実したワークショップです。みんなで一緒に楽しむ感覚でご参加
ください。第一回目は初心者向けのシンプルベーグル作りです。
ベーグルを生地作りから行い、オーブ
ンで焼きあがるまでの待ち時間には、
簡単バターとジャムを。参加者皆さん
で、紅茶と一緒に焼きたてベーグルの
試食を楽しみましょう。お申し込みは
日系文化会館受付、４１６―４４１−
２３４５までご連絡ください。
第一回：初めてのベーグル作り
日時：９月２７日（土）午後１時より
参加費用（材料費込み）：JCCC会員＄１５、非会員＄１８
持ち物：タオル、エプロン、三角巾など髪を覆ったり
止めたりするもの
第一回以降の秋のスケジュールは下記の通りです。詳しい内容は
９月以降のニュースレターをご覧ください。
第二回、指圧：１０月２２日（水）午後７時より
第三回、クリスマスケーキ： １１月２９日（土）午後１時より
他にも着物の着付け、簡単石鹸作りなどが提案されています。
日本語で行うプログラム、クラスやセミナーへのご意見、ご要望
は[email protected]までご連絡ください。
JCCCファミリーゴルフトーナメント
今年で第１２回となる恒例のJCCCファミリーゴルフトーナメント
が２００８年９月１４日（日）にRolling Hills Golf Clubで行われ
ます。ご家族やお友達と気軽に楽しむことができるトーナメント
です。ただいま参加者を募集しています。詳細の記述された申込
書はJCCC受付またはご連絡いただければファックス・メールいた
します。JCCC受付４１６−４４１−２３４５またはシャロン・
マルバシ[email protected]（英語）までご連絡ください。
日時：２００８年１０月１日（水）午後７時
入場料：JCCC会員＄１５、非会員＄２０
Koboジュエリーオープン
JCCC２階の改装工事が終わりに近づく中、新テナントである
Koboジュエリーがオープンしました。Koboジュエリーではダイ
アモンドや真珠などの宝飾品はもちろん、セイコーの時計、腕
時計、ノリタケ食器なども取り扱っています。修理、クリーニン
グ、オリジナルジュエリーの製作なども行います。お気軽にお問
い合わせください。開店時間は月―金午前１０時から午後５時、
土曜日正午から午後７時、日曜日は定休日です。
夏と言えば旅行の季節ですね。最近は日本へ旅行される方がずい
ぶん増えたように思います。そこで、ギフトショップでは大変役
立つJapan Atlasに続き、東京と大阪（京都、神戸を含む）のレス
トランガイドブック 『Not Just a Good Food Guide: Tokyo』と
『Not Just a Good Food Guide: Osaka including Kyoto & Kobe』を
入荷しました。旅の下調べに、又は旅行される方へのちょっとし
たプレゼントにいかがでしょう？（$11.95 plus GST）
日系コミュニティーニュース
＊国際結婚ワークショップ
国際結婚をされている方向けのJSS/JCCC共催のワークショップ
です。７月２３日（水）から５セッション、毎水曜日。詳細、
お申し込みについてははJSS４１６−３８５−９２００までお
問い合わせ下さい。
＊広島・長崎平和祈念式典
広島と長崎の悲劇を忘れない、繰り返さないという願いを込
めた平和祈念式典が２００８年８月９日（土）午後４時半、
Toronto Peace Garden, Nathan Phillips Squareにて行われます。
参加は無料です。
＊トロント新移住者協会夏の親睦BBQパーティー
トロント新移住者協会恒例の夏の親睦BBQパーティーが
２００８年8月24日（日）日系文化会館で行なわれます。11時
半∼3時（食事12時∼2時、デザート2時∼）。協会会員、加盟
・協力団体（日系会館を含む）会員の皆さん、大勢参加して下
さい。焼肉などいろいろな食べ物・飲み物、ドアプライズ、ゲ
ーム、ブースや売店。ビール有料、その他の食べ物・飲物無料
（売店販売の品物を除く）。美しい夏の１日を仲間と一緒に楽
しみましょう。ボランティア募集。
参加費：大人$6、家族$12（大人2人＋子供3人）
子供／シニア$4。
問い合わせは：長石: 416-644-1240（ブース売店申込みを
含む）、三浦[email protected]
＊トロントガーデンクラブ展示会
トロントガーデンクラブの第３０回展示会が２００８年８月
１０日（日）正午から午後４時半までモミジシニアセンター
3555 Kingston Rd., Scarboroughで行われます。詳細は416-4253161または416-621-8176まで。
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Japan Rail Pass
Travel Insurance
Traveller’s Cheque
Vacation Packages
Budget Japan Packages
436 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1S7
416.504.5111 www.tokyotours.ca [email protected]
Planning Today, For Tomorrow
MEMORIAL GARDENS CANADA
Cemetery / Mausoleum / Crematoria
Funeral Homes Across Canada
Stephen Kawano
Agent
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Tel: (416) 493-9580 ext.227
Fax: (416) 493-1171
japantown.ca
JAPANESE SHOPPING CENTRE
Woodbine Ave.
3160 Steeles Ave. E., Markham, Ontario
HOURS
Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
HEISEI MART
(905) 305-0108
HWY 404
TOYOTA
J-TOWN
Steeles Ave.
Asian Kitchen
Victoria Park Ave.
BAKERY
NAKAMURA
FãMu
(905) 475-5005
(905) 477-3555
Japanese Groceries
Breads, Cakes
Bento Boxes
Homemade Ice-cream
JAPAN BEAUTY
IMAGES
(905) 943-9248
Shiseido Cosmetics
Toiletries
TORA SUSHI
(905) 948-8047
SAKANA-YA
(905) 415-8889
Sashimi
Fresh Seafood
CAFÉ
GREEN TEA
(905) 470-0758
Take-out Sushi
Natural Meats
Japanese cuts
JAPAN BOOK
CENTRE
(905) 415-0611
Japanese Magazines
Japanese Books
Rental Video/DVD
STUDIO T
Beauty Salon
(905) 475-4247
Japanese-style Café Quality Hair Services
Solutions
Eat-in and Take-out Japanese
and products
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August 2008
Sakura Ball Welcomes Keynote Speaker
Brian Mulroney
The Sakura Ball gala on November 15, 2008, will be more than just a celebration of the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre’s completion of the final phase of expansion and support for the Legacy Campaign. It will be an evening to
remember, featuring top-tier entertainment, fine cuisine, and most importantly to the Japanese Canadian community, guest speaker Brian Mulroney.
To the majority of Canadians, Brian Mulroney is remembered as the 18th Prime Minister of
Canada, from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993. But for Japanese Canadians, Mulroney
and his Progressive Conservative Party brought closure to a “dark chapter” in Canadian history. On September 22, 1988, PM Brian Mulroney acknowledged the injustices suffered by
Canadians of Japanese ancestry during and after WW2, and announced that a redress settlement had been reached with the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC).
“I know that I speak for Members on all sides of the House today in offering to Japanese
Canadians the formal and sincere apology of this Parliament for those past injustices against
them, against their families, and against their heritage, and our solemn commitment and
undertaking to Canadians of every origin that such violations will never again in this country
be countenanced or repeated.”
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in the House of Commons, Sept. 22, 1988
Twenty years have passed since the successful outcome of the Japanese Canadian struggle for justice. In 2002,
the Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation, which had administered the community funds to support the efforts
to strengthen the Japanese Canadian community, finished its mandate. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation,
of which its establishment was part of the Redress Agreement, opened its doors in November 1997, and has been
working ever since to “foster racial harmony and cross-cultural understanding and help to eliminate racism.”
According to the NAJC website, “For many, the settlement has finally given them peace of mind. Redress has restored a sense of identity and pride in being Japanese. …The settlement is seen as a precedent for legal and civil
actions involving government decisions affecting the rights of other Canadians.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the former PM who made a difference in Canadian and Japanese Canadian history speak at the JCCC—the place which has played an important role in defining Japanese Canadian identity.
For more information regarding the First Annual Sakura Ball, please contact James Heron, Executive Director at
(416) 441-2345 ext. 225.
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２００８年８月
桜ガラ来賓
ブライアン・マルルーニ氏を迎える
日系文化会館の最終工事完成祝いそしてレガシー・募金キャンペーンの支援の為に桜ガラが２００８年１１月１５日に行
われます。祝宴には最高のエンターテイメントとお食事は勿論ですが、それ以上に来賓にブライアン・マルルーニ氏を迎
えると言う日系社会にとっては大変重要な意味があります。皆様の想い出に長く残る祝賀会になる事と信じております。
カナダ人の大多数はマルルーニ氏を、１９８４年９月１７日から１９９３年６月２５日まで務め
た第１８代カナダ国首相として記憶していますが、日系人は、マルルーニ氏と進歩保守党をカナ
ダ史の暗い一幕を閉じた首相として覚えています。１９８８年９月２２日、ブライアン・マルル
ーニ首相は、第二次世界大戦中と直後に日系人が不当な処置を被った事実を認め、全カナダ日系
人協会（ＮＡＪＣ）との間で成立した補償和解を発表しました。
「本日、私は今国会の全議員を代表して 日系人とその家族、及びその文化伝統に対して行われ
た過去の不正行為について日系人に正式に深謝致します。このような不正行為がこの国で二度と
許されず繰り返されない事を全てのカナダ人に固く誓います。」
１９８８年９月２２日ブライアン・マルルーニ首相
日系カナダ人が公正を求めた歴史を正す戦いで成功を収めて以来２０年が経過しました。日系社会強化努力を支援する
コミュニティ資金を管理した日系カナダ人補償基金は２００２年にその使命を全うし終了。リドレス合意契約の一部とし
て１９９７年に設置されたカナダ人種関係基金は、その設置以来、人種間の調和、異文化理解、人種差別撤廃の為に努め
ています。
ＮＡＪＣウェブサイトによりますとと、日系人の多くにとって和解は心に平安を齎し、補償は日本人としてのアイデン
ティティーと誇りを回復。又、この和解は他のカナダ人の人権に影響を与える政府決定に関わる訴訟の先例と見なされて
います。
カナダ史及び日系史に重要な変化を齎した前首相が、日系アイデンティティーの為に常に中心的役割を果たしてきたこの
ＪＣＣＣでスピーチをします。前首相の話を聞けるこの機会にどうぞ会館へお越し下さい。
年次第一回桜ガラに関する詳細は、館長ジェームス・ヘロン、電話４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２５までお問い合わ
せ願います。
Translated by Sachiko Suzuki
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JCCC 12th Annual
Family Golf
Tournament
In Support of JCCC Heritage
Sunday September 14, 2008
Rolling Hills Golf Club
~Classic Course~
12808 Warden Ave, Gormley, ON L4A 7X5
905-888-1955
Entry Fee: $80.00 (Members $70.00)
Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizes
�� Scramble or Individual Tournament Format
�� Enter as an individual player, or partner with a family
�� Cart not included
*Regular* Golf Categories Include:
~ Husband/Wife
~ Parent/Child
~ Grandparent/Grandchild
~ Other (e.g. Cousins, Sisters, Brothers, Friends etc.)
** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age
***See application form on reverse
- deadline September 2, 2008
Sponsorships also welcome –Family or Corporate
(contact JCCC for sponsor information)
Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre @ 6 Garamond Court
following the tournament
TITLE SPONSOR – MARTY KOBAYASHI
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca
Dundee Wealth Management is a DundeeWealth Inc. Company
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JCCC 12th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form
Entry Deadline: Tuesday September 2, 2008
Tee offs between 8:30-11:30am – Player 1 will be notified of tee-off via email or phone
Handicap Based on 6 hidden holes
• Soft Spikes or Running Shoes only (metal spikes not allowed)
• Awards Presentation and Dinner at JCCC - 5:30pm
• Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years old
(* Fields which must be filled out)
•
•
Player 1
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular
JCCC Member � Non-member
Player 2
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
� JCCC Member � Non-member
��Scramble � Regular
Player 3
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
� JCCC Member � Non-member
��Scramble � Regular
Player 4
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
� JCCC Member � Non-member
��Scramble � Regular
Award Categories (please put a ‘x’ under appropriate category: attach a separate list if required)
First Player
Husband
/Wife
Second Player
Tournament Registration Fees (non- member)
JCCC Member
Parent/
Child
Grandparent
/Grandchild
Other
(specify)
$80 x Number of entries _____ = $__________
$70 x Number of entries _____ = $__________
GRAND TOTAL
= $__________
�
��Visa ��MasterCard � American Express ��Cheque payable to “JCCC” (Please mail to JCCC)
(Cash and Debit Cards accepted at JCCC Reception Desk – please do NOT mail cash)
Card #_______________________________________
Expiry ____/_____
Credit Card Authorization Signature: _________________________________
Fax completed form with Credit Card info to the JCCC at Fax #: (416) 441-2347
Cheques should be mailed with this form to: JCCC Golf, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
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Saturday September 20, 2008
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
4:00 PM Redress History Display
5:00 PM Reception (Cash Bar)
6:00 PM Dinner
Tickets $50
For Tickets & Information:
(416) 441-2345
Guest Speaker
Ann Gomer Sunahara
Author of “Politics of Racism:
The Uprooting of Japanese
Canadians During the
Second World War”
Also on Friday September 19, 2008 be sure to go to the
����������������������
7:00 PM JCCC Heritage Lounge
Join us and celebrate 20 years of Redress victory!
JUSTICE IN OUR TIME
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“Watari Dori” (Bird of Passage) 1981, courtesy of Linda Ohama
Co-presented by the Greater Toronto Chapter National Association of Japanese Canadians,
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Supported by Southwestern Ontario and Hamilton NAJC
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