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Discover Japan Report
発見！日本プログラムレポート
JCCC Movie Night - “Nagai Sampo”
Encore Screening of “The Cats of Mirikitani”
「長い散歩」、「ミリキタニの猫」アンコール上映
August 2007 2007年8月 Vol. 33 Issue 7
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features
2006-2007 JCCC Board of Directors
President
VP – Expansion
VP – Management
VP – Capital Requirements
VP – Heritage
VP – 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
Glen Inamoto
Ojan Jamkhou
Miki Kobayashi
Jane Liu
Mark Matsumoto
Yuki Nakamura
Lorene Nagata
Tak Yoshida
Mickey Matsubayashi
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
JCCC Staff
James Heron
Executive Director
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.224
Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.221
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.223
Toshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Hipsh
Receptionist/Giftshop
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.222
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:
[email protected] or
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the September 07 issue is
Wednesday August 8, 2007
日本語の記事も受け付けています。
9月号の締め切りは2007年8月8日(水）です。
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Movie Night "Nagai Sampo"
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JCCC Family Golf Tournament
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Discover Japan Program update
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Community News
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日系コミュニティーニュース
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Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.229
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals
[email protected]
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映画鑑賞会「長い散歩」
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUG/SEP/OCT 2007
August
Mon
6
JCCC Closed (Civic Holiday)
Sat
11
Karaoke Club
Sat
25 Karaoke Club
Sun
26 Taiko Workshop
Wed
29 Movie Encore "The Cats of Mirikitani"
Thu
30 Movie Night "Nagai Sampo"
September
Sat
1
Treasures from the JCCC Collection
Mon
3
JCCC Closed (Labour Day)
Sat
8
Karaoke Club
Sun
9
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Mon
17 Fall Classes start
Sat
22 Karaoke Club
Sun
23 Nikkei Heritage Day
Thu
27 Movie Night
Sun
30 Issei Day
October
Sat
6
Karaoke Club
Mon
8
JCCC Closed (Thanksgiving)
Thu/Fri
18/19 Shamisen Workshop
Sat
20 Karaoke Club
Thu
25 Movie Night
Fri
26 Anime North Halloween Dance
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JCCC MOVIE NIGHT : "NAGAI SANPO - A LONG WALK"
Winner of the Grand Prix at Montreal Film Festival
Join us at the JCCC for this tender and powerful 2006 film of love and redemption.
A retired school principal estranged from his grown daughter and still grieving the recent death of
his alcoholic wife finds new meaning in life by protecting a young girl whose careless mother leaves
her open to the repulsively salacious advances of her abusive lover in director Eiji Okuda’s tender road
movie. With his wife gone and his daughter still bitter about his poor parenting skills, recent retiree
Matsutaro Yasuda (Ken Ogata) retreats to a crumbling apartment building in the Japanese countryside.
Upon witnessing the neglect with which his new, loose living neighbor Mayumi (Saki Takaoka) treats
her five year-old daughter Sachi (Hana Sugiura), Matsutaro determines to protect the innocent child at
all costs. When Mayumi’s violent boyfriend Koji (Tomokazu Ohashi) attempts to have his way with the
frightened girl one night, stealthy Matsutaro knocks the pervert unconscious and spirits the young girl
away to safety. Later, as aimless Japanese boy Wataru (Shota Matsuda) joins the pair on their curious
journey, seasoned Detective Iwai (Eiji Okuda) vows to reunite mother and daughter even if it means
bending the rules of standard police procedure.
Date:
Time:
Admission:
Thursday August 30, 2007
7:00pm
$5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members
ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI
Back by popular demand! The JCCC invites you to a special encore presentation of the
documentary film The Cats of Mirikitani, the story of an incredible Japanese American linking
Hiroshima, 9/11, Art, Family, Homelessness and Cats!
Date:
Wednesday August 29, 2007
Time:
7:00pm
Admission:
$6 for JCCC members, $8 for non-members
JAPANESE CANADIAN
CONSTRUCTION
CENTRE
Starting in mid-September we enter
the final phase our expansion with the
renovation of our 2nd floor, kitchen and
the building of the new stairway and
elevator. Please accept our apologies in
advance for any inconvenience this may
cause and thank you for your patience
and understanding.
FALL CLASSES AT THE JCCC
This fall, brush up your artistic skills or try something new by taking
classes and workshops offered at the JCCC.
There are many interesting classes and workshops to choose
from – cultural courses (Bunka Shishu, Ikebana, Shodo, Sumi-e,
Japanese Language) to martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, Judo, Karate,
Kendo, Naginata, Shorinji Kempo).
The popular Yoga classes will continue with Fall and Winter
courses. Popular workshops such as Japanese cooking and Washi
Greeting card, as well as the Taiko and Origami workshops will
be back this fall. New in time for the holidays is the Washi Craft
‘Nakayoshi’ workshop.
Please check the JCCC Fall 2007 Classes and Activities
brochure or visit our website www.jccc.on.ca for details and
information about the many activities at the JCCC. Classes fill up
quickly so register early to avoid disappointment.
JCCC FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The JCCC is hosting the
11th Annual Family Golf
Tournament on Sunday
September 9, 2007 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.
This non-competitive event can be played as a
scramble or individual format. See the application form included
in this newsletter or pick one up at the JCCC reception area. 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, Dundee Wealth
Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously providing
refreshments while out on the course!
Please come on out for a really fun family day!!!!! For more
information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345.
Sharon Marubashi
Co-Chair JCCC Family Golf Committee
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DISCOVER “HAKKEN” JAPAN PROGRAM UPDATE
What is the Hakken Japan Program?
Hakken, the Japanese word for “discover,” forms the basis of the
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s (JCCC) newest educational
program targeting Canadian school children. In many cases, the
Hakken Japan Program provides the first formal introduction
for participants to learn about Japan and Japanese-Canadian
culture. It presents an important educational opportunity
that provides communities across Southern Ontario with the
means and incentive to experience the culture and heritage
of the Japanese Canadian community. Although Japanese
Canadian history is included in school curriculum, the breadth of
information is limited. The Hakken Japan Program complements
the current school board
curriculum by teaching
children about the art,
culture, and heritage of
Japan, providing new
knowledge and skills
development and giving
children the philosophy
and understanding that
will equip them for the
21st century.
Is the program as success?
The program was launched in 2006 through the support and
generosity of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and has so far
provided training to over 10,000 children from all across the
GTA as well as many other regions. Any visitor to the JCCC has
seen the school buses as they pull in.
We are now working on strategies for delivering the training
off-site and are creating volunteer networks in Simcoe and
Waterloo to help us provide Hakken Japan in those areas.
What is taught?
The program introduces various aspects of Japanese art and
culture such as tea ceremony, Japanese writings, haiku,
story-telling, kimono, toys and games, crafts and origami,
foods, festivals and dance, and the history of Japanese
Canadians and Japanese relations. The education methods
provide for hands-on experience and will be offered in small group
settings allowing for children of all learning abilities to participate
and benefit from this program. Recreational activities such
as karate, aikido, iaido, judo, kendo, naginata, and shorinji
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kempo promote the importance of health and fitness. These
classes will not only encourage physical well-being but also
spiritual and intellectual well-being.
Are there other benefits?
Another of the goals of this program is to positively impact
economic development, as it enhances current provincial
initiatives by reinforcing existing partnerships and forming new
ones with the Japanese community both at home and abroad.
Represented within the parameters of the JCCC’s geographic
barrier, a radius of 1.5 hours, is $11 billion of Japanese investment
in the Province of Ontario. The program both acknowledges and
reinforces the importance of Japanese investment to our region.
The Hakken Japan Program makes the resources and
lessons of the JCCC available to more of the community as it
seeks to break the barriers of geography, culture and economics.
Currently the JCCC has members throughout Canada with the
greatest percentage in Ontario. Interest in programs and services
stems throughout Ontario but for some it is not easy to travel into
Toronto either for expense or simply because they do not have
the ability to travel far. Because the Hakken Japan Program will
have various satellite sites throughout Ontario and in smaller rural
communities, it will be easier for Ontario members to access the
program in a location closer to them. This easy access will not
only be more convenient for traveling and addressing geographic
concerns but it will also be cost-effective for participants as it
will require a shorter trip and thus less of a burden on travel
expenses. We continue to work on ways to spread this learning
further.
Who is doing all this work?
The program is being delivered by
an active and enthusiastic group
of teachers and volunteers from
with the community including
Haruyo Ota, Kumiko Yamamoto,
Sachiko Suzuki, Joy Sato, Kayo
Tsushima, Hiroko Piggott, Kyoko
Sugita, Kunio Suyama, Yaeko
Yasumura, Saori Fukumoto, Mitsuko Dazai, Aiko Murphy and Mr.
And Mrs. Takakura. For futher information or to book a school
group, please contact 416-298-7657.
JCCC GIFT SHOP NEWS
Ten Ten is a Japanese music
ensemble led by Aki Takahashi on
vocals, shamisen (three-stringed
lute) and sanshin (Okinawan lute).
Together with Kiyoshi Nagata
and Heidi Chan on taiko (drums),
shinobue (folk flute) and shakuhachi
(end-blown flute), the trio performs
original music inspired by Japanese
folk songs known as Minyo.
In the Japanese alphabet, “ten
ten” refers to two dots used to change the sound of a syllable. In the
same spirit, the ensemble strives to create its own unique voice for
Japanese folk music breathing new life into this traditional art form.
The CD is $22 (10% JCCC membership discount applies).
THE BAKUMATSU AND
THE MEIJI RESTORATION
The years between 1850 and
1868 were a turbulent period
in the history of feudal Japan.
After 250 years of oppressive
rule, the Tokugawa Shogunate
fell to the Imperial loyalists led
by the samurai of Satsuma
(Kagoshima),
Choshu
(Yamaguchi) and Tosa (Kochi);
men such as, Sakamoto
Ryoma, Nakaoka Shintaro,
Saigo
Takamori,
Okubo
Toshimichi, Kido Takayoshi, Ito
Hirobumi and many more. This
period of instability is known as
Sakamoto Ryoma
the Bakumatsu Period or the
end of the bakufu. Next year marks the 140 year anniversary of
the Meiji Restoration and the Heritage Committee has a series of
exciting activities planned. For further information, please contact
Ken Noma at: [email protected].
“SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI”
HISTORY TOUR OF JAPAN
- OCTOBER 29, 2007 (12 DAYS)-
Tour of Shikoku & Kyushu Islands organized by the JCCC Heritage
Committee. For further information on the tour, please contact Ken
Noma at 416-737-2401 or email to: [email protected].
HIROSHIMA DAY COMMEMORATION
The JCCC has taken an active role on the
Toronto Hiroshima Day Coalition. Members
of the JCCC are invited to attend the
annual Hiroshima Day Commemoration
at the Toronto City Hall Peace Garden on
Civic Holiday Monday August 6, 2007 at
6:30pm. Hear Mayor David Miller’s Hiroshima Day Proclamation,
prayers for peace from Toronto’s interfaith community, Mayor
of Hiroshima Tadatoshi Akiba’s Hiroshima Peace Proclamation,
the Yakudo Traditional Drummers, and the Toronto launch of the
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. A lantern
ceremony will conclude the event. For further information, contact
Anton Wagner at the Hiroshima Day Coalition, [email protected]
or 416-863-1209, or Sid Ikeda at 416-447-0986.
KAMP KODOMO SUMMER 2007
With more than 50 returning and new children, the Kamp Kodomo
summer sessions were another huge success in 2007!!! 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 that we ran featured a variety of different activities.
Sessions included the return of many of our favourite workshops,
like cooking with Chef Shoji, Judo, Karate, Kendo, and Ikebana.
The list just goes on. The campers also had the opportunity for
new experiences with workshops in Iaido and Naginata.
The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer 2007 could not have
been possible without the dedication, enthusiasm and patience of
the staff and many volunteers who helped at 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, our head
teacher and Mauria, our ECA student. Another thank you to our
volunteers, Jaime, Guillaume, Cassandra, Daniel and Janice.
Together you help 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: JCCC Judo, Shito-ryu Itosukai, JCCC
Kendo Club, JCCC Iaido, JCCC Naginata, Ikenobo Ikebana, Shoji
Yano, Association for Japanese Culture and Yakudo.
We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March
Break 2008!
JUDO SENSEI TANGLES WITH OVER 30
COMPETITORS TO EMERGE VICTORIOUS!!!!
The location was Multi III on Friday June 8. Once again the
gathering included new players, regulars and returning players.
Even without some of our returning players, we were amazed to
find a field of 32 eager Euchre players for a second year in a row.
The competition was tougher than ever with the introduction of the
Banzai Bonus! Each time a player scored a 4-point loner, they
would shout out “Banzai!” The last person to score a loner during
regulation play would win a prize.
After nine games of play, Russ Takashima squeaked out a one
point win to take the 2007 title. Not far behind were Barry Akiyama
and newcomer to our tournament Sue Markos, who tied for second
place. Glen Kawaguchi scored the final loner to emerge as the
Banzai Champ. For more information on the remaining players and
their final positions, plan to be at next years Euchre night!!!
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KATSURA SANSHI:
A HUGE, HILARIOUS HIT!
The rakugo superstar sold out Kobayashi Hall last month with a
hilarious night of story telling. With great support from performers
Sankin and Sanpo the night sent most guests home with cheeks
aching from 2 hours of constant laughter. We look forward to the
great Sanshi-shisho’s next visit to Toronto!
The JCCC thank the committee and the Toronto Geino Aikokai
for their support.
Katsura Sankin
Photo courtesy of David
Ohashi.
Above and Left: Katsura Sanshi
"Making the audience laugh".
Photos courtesy of David Ohashi.
俳句 コーナー
Haiku Corner
The peony (botan) is a favourite seasonal marker in summer haiku. The following verse portrays the peony in a romantic, otherworldly fashion:
ひろ庭野　牡丹や天の 一方に
The peonies,
Of the great garden,
In a part of heaven.
蕪村
Buson
The moon is shining brightly into a room where a beautiful mosquito net is already hung for the night. The nun asleep within,
her shaven head white in the moonlight, a calm, noble face, these things may be imaged, though not seen. The evening, the
moon, the mosquito net are all in quiet harmony.
尼寺や　よき蚊帳たるる 宵月夜
Amadera ya yoki kaya taruru yoizukiyo
蕪村
A nunnery:
A fine mosquito net hanging;
An early evening moon.
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Buson
NOSTALGIA NIGHT 2007 REVIEW
by Peter Wakayama
Approximately 265 people attended the fourth Nostalgia Night on
Saturday July 7, 2007. This year, the Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC
Auxiliary and the Dance Clubs from the 50s on were recognized.
Twenty panels of photographs and history of both groups were
displayed in the Shokokai Court. In the Kobayashi Hall decorated
by colourful balloons, Peter Wakayama, the M.C., welcomed the
gathering and acted as the interviewer. Marty Kobayashi, the
president of the JCCC, brought greetings and thanked the many
volunteers for their support to the Centre over the years.
Following a video of the
Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC Auxiliary,
WA panelists Pat Adachi and Dawna
Kobayashi told their stories and
viewpoints of their experience during
the early years and the current
situation of the Women’s Auxiliary/
JCCC Auxiliary. A video of the various WA panelists Pat Adachi and Dawna
Dance Club’s members and activities Kobayashi. Photo courtesy of Mika
were shown prior to the interview of Fukuma, Nikkei Voice.
former members. The panelists were
George Fujimoto, the dance instructor for the Kisaragi Club for 37
years, Frank Shimada of various clubs, Shig Suyama and Ken
Kato, former Sunday Niters. They provided nostalgic and funny
stories about their activities with the dance clubs.
A fabulous Japanese Canadian cuisine buffet with over a
dozen different dishes was enjoyed by the large crowd. After dinner,
Mitsuko Okui lead the dancing crowd to a series of line dances.
With Kay Fujiwara the M.C. and Jim Ura providing the music, the
dancing enthusiasts were able to dance to the big band sounds of
yesterday.
Thanks to the members of the Nostalgia Night committee and
the various volunteers, Nostalgia Night 2007 was a large success.
The guests were able to meet old friends and reminisce about
the old days. Special thanks to Theresa Sano and Linda Oikawa
for coordinating and preparing
the food with all their kitchen
volunteers, Russell Onizuka for the
videos, Jim Ura for the music and
Kay Fujiwara for the decoration
and M.C. of the dance portion.
If you have photographs from
the past related to the Women’s
Photo courtesy of Mika Fukuma,
Auxiliary/JCCC
Auxiliary
or
Nikkei Voice.
the different dance clubs, the
JCCC
Heritage
Committee
would appreciate receiving them for the JCCC archives. Original
photographs will be returned after copies have been made. Please
send the photographs to the JCCC Heritage Committee, attention
Toshiko Yamashita, or email to [email protected].
The committee has also received recipes from more than 20
Nostalgia Night attendees for the
cookbook project. More recipe
and story submissions will be
appreciated. Please send recipes
to the JCCC Cookbook Project or
email to [email protected].
Photo courtesy of Mika
Fukuma, Nikkei Voice.
GENE DINOVI DELIVERS AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING AND
A “BRAND NEW MORNING” AT THE JCCC
On July 12, the Generations Trio performed to a sold-out audience of 260 in the “Kobayashi Hall Jazz Club". Generations brought together
the tri-generational musical talents of pianist Gene DiNovi, bassist Dave Young and guitarist Andrew Scott for a live concert recording of
jazz standards and DiNovi originals. The evening was enthusiastically received by all including many luminaries for the Canadian jazz
scene. The CD is produced by legendary Japanese jazz producer Mitsuo Johfu for the Japanese label Marshmallow records. Titled “Brand
New Morning”, the CD will be released later this year. Watch the JCCC newsletter and website for information.
Scenes from the concert.
Photos courtesy of Goh Iromoto.
JC COMMUNITY PICNIC 2007
A glorious, sunny July 1st day brought hundreds of picnickers together for the 30th anniversary of
the Japanese Canadian Community Picnic (JCCP). Everyone enjoyed the fresh crisp air of beautiful
Caledon Place as friends and family took time out of their busy lives for some rest and relaxation. Kids
of all ages (and adults too!) took part in the games, races, bingo and everyone’s favourite part of the
day - the candy scramble. Many avid fishermen were seeking to land the “big one” but only one, Kyra
Ito, made it happen. Her catch was an incredible 20 1/2 inch large-mouth bass. Certainly a record for
the JCCP and probably one of the biggest fish ever from the Caledon Place pond. The day rounded
out with Fukubiki and Share The Wealth prizes. The JCCP would like to thank all of the volunteers
who organized a very successful event and would like to extend a special thank you to the following
sponsors: Caledon Place, Dundee Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), G&G Electronics, Nikka
Times, Sandown Market, Tropic Ice (Glenn Shimoda), and the JCCC. Marty Kobayashi also thanked
honourary chair Mike Shin for 22 years of chairing the JCCP.
Happy Canada Day! Christina, Ayaka &
Jaclyn. Photo courtesy of Kathy Tazumi.
Top: Fishing Winner Kyra
and her dad. Right: Candy
catching! Photos courtesy of
Kathy Tazumi.
Left: Games at the picnic.
Photo courtesy of Damon
Hartlin.
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THE NEW JAPANESE CANADIAN
ASSOCIATION (NJCA) 30TH
ANNIVERSARY SUMMER BBQ
by NJCA
A BBQ Party commemorating the NJCA’s 30th anniversary will be
held on Sunday August 26, 2007 from 11:30am to 3:00pm at the
JCCC. We invite everyone in the JC Community to join. Enjoy the
famous BBQ meat, cash bar, booths and door prizes. There will
also be a raffle to win tickets to Japan and other exciting prizes.
Come on out to spend a beautiful summer day with friends and to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of the NJCA. Admiission is $6 for
adult, $12 for family (2 adults + 3 children), $4 for senior and child.
For further information, please conctact Mr Nagaishi 416-644-1240
(Booth/Kiosk application) or Mr Miura:[email protected].
CONGRATULATION TJLS SPEECH
CONTEST WINNERS
by the Toronto Japanese Language School
The 28th Annual Okamatsu-sho Speech Contest was held on May
12, 2007 at the Orde Street Public School Auditorium. Participation
by the students was excellent, as both the old hands and newcomers
demonstrated their Japanese language talents and vied for one of
the trophies to be won. Supported by students, parents, friends,
and of course, the Sensei, were equally praiseworthy as the hall
filled up to well beyond the maximum seating capacity. Student
participation in the contest encompassed many representative
from every class levels and covered a wide variety of different
topics. The dedication, coaching, and assistance of the Sensei
were evident with every contestant’s speech.
The winners were as follows:
Chidlren’s Classes
Sakura Gumi
1st Place
Tanpopo Gumi 1st Place
Sumire Gumi
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Himawari Gumi 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Yuri Gumi
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Children Category GRAND PRIZE:
Cornish Mitchell
Watkinson Aiko
Watkinson Aaron
Ito Dyese
Enta Haley
Park-Lee Brandon
Falconer Keiko
Korman Amiri
Ebata Kotaro
Ferguson Kenji
Toyonaga Takumi
Ebata Kotaro
Adult Classes
Beginners
1st Place
Bendz Alicia
Intermediate
1st Place
Hamilton Tricia
Advanced
1st Place
Henderson Neila
Adult Student Category GRAND PRIZE: Hamilton Tricia
We would like to express our appreciation to the Judges:
Consul Masaki Yonemori, The representative from the Consulate of
Japan; Mr. Masayuki Suzuki, Director of Toronto Japan Foundation;
Mrs. Ikuko Komoli-Lee, U of T Japanese Language Instructor &
former TJLS teacher; Mr. Yoshihisa Nagaishi, President of NJCA.
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VICTORIA REUNION 2007
by Victoria Reunion 2007 Committee
Victoria Reunion 2007 will be held on Saturday September 29,
2007 from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the JCCC. For further infromation,
please contact one of the following committee members:
Stum Shimizu 416-621-7466 [email protected]
Ruby Fukumoto 416-741-3114 rubico@rogers,com
Kim Sakauye
416-490-8719 [email protected]
Grace Kurita
416-635-0073
Hope to see you soon!
AUGUST VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE
JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
by the Consulate General of Japan
Feel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds
of Japan on our 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!
FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 2007, 12:10pm-12:55pm
Japan Video Topics
·
Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese Sounds
·
Japanese Anime in Malaysia
·
Citizens in City Planning
·
Magic of Oxygen
·
Young Chefs
·
Oasis for the Elderly
·
Power of Paper
·
Lessons out of Class
·
Big Bird, Little Bird
·
Escape from Floods
·
Magic Flutes
FRIDAY AUGUST 31, 2007, 12:10pm-12:55pm
JIC Collection Signature Series:
Fervour! The Giant Kite Battle of Ensyu
A three-day giant kite flying competition begins each May 3rd in
Hanamatsu City. More than 100,000 people turn out to observe
and participate in the battle.
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre,
Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
JCCC MARTIAL ARTS AND ACTIVITIES SUMMER SCHEDULE
Aikido
Iaido
Judo
Karate
Kendo
Naginata
Shorinji Kempo
Bridge
No Sunday class in August
Tue/Thurs evening classes will be combined 7:00pm – 8:30pm (August only)
Regular Schedule
No Saturday Classes
Beginner Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday
Regular Schedule
Monday night practice for bogu members 8:00pm – 9:00pm (August only)
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Tuesday and Friday – Regular Schedule
JCCC KARATE, CHOPS TO THE TOP!
by Mark Uyeda
The Shito-Ryu Itosu-kai, Canadian Spring Karate Championships were held in Kobayashi Hall on May 26, 2007. Competitors spent the
day competing in the various Kata and Kumite divisions, but by days end JCCC karate students successfully won an outstanding number
of trophies. Of 36 students entered, JCCC students won 45 of the available trophies. We are always very proud of our students. We thank
you for your participation, and your parents for their support. Competitors from as far away as Victoria, B.C, Edmonton, and Calgary, Alberta
participated. Congratulations to the following who won in various categories. See you at the next Tournament, Saturday November 17, 2007.
Kobayashi Hall.
JCCC KATA RESULTS
SENIOR TEAM KATA
2nd Alexandre Rusu
Claudia Rusu
Alyssa Atef
Shawn Skrepnek
4th Febe So
Nikola Markovic
Polina Sutyrina
Ashkan Ashraf Tabib
TYKE GIRLS 5 - 7 YRS
1st Angelic Guylaine Orozco
3rd Ritika Khandelwal
JR NOVICE BOYS
9 YRS & UNDER
2nd Kevin Sangster
3rd Julian Surdi
4th Filip Markovic
JUNIOR NOVICE GIRLS
10 YRS – 14 YRS
1st Laila Azizi
JR NOVICE GIRLS
9 YRS & UNDER
1st Chloe Oriotis
JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE
BOYS, 11 AND UNDER
1st Michael Leo
3rd Serge Golovchansky
INTERMEDIATE MENS
1ST Michael Diez d’Aux
2nd Andre Diez d'Aux
JR INTERMEDIATE
GIRLS 11 & UNDER
1st Alyssa Atef
4th Polina Sutyrina
JR INTERMEDIATE
BOYS, 12 YRS -14 YRS
1st Nikola Markovic
2nd Ashkan Ashraf Tabib
INTERMEDIATE LADIES
3rd Rita Alexopoulos
JUNIOR BLACK BELT
1st Patrick Saunders
2nd Brittany Carson-Lecuyer
4th Hillary Ocampo
BLACK BELT LADIES
3rd Ellen Leung
BLACK BELT MENS
1st Daniel Tsumura
2nd Salar Omidizadeh
JCCC KUMITE RESULTS
TYKE GIRLS 5 TO 7 YRS
1st Ritika Khandelwal
2nd Angelique Guylaine Orozco
PEE WEE NOVICE BOYS
4th Filip Markovic
PEE WEE INTERMEDIATE BOYS
2nd Serge Golovchansky
3rd Steven Chiou
PEE WEE INTERMEDIATE GIRLS
1st Alyssa Atef
3rd Claudia Rusu
NOVICE BOYS, 14 AND UNDER
3rd Julian Surdi
NOVICE GIRLS, 14 & UNDER
1st Laila Azizi
NOVICE LADIES
2nd Febe So
INTERMEDIATE BOYS, 11 & UNDER
1st Patrick Saunders
4th Michael Leo
OUTSTANDING JR
FEMALE COMPETITOR
Alyssa Atef
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS, 11 & UNDER
3rd Illinca Dutescu
BLACK BELT MENS
1st Daniel Tsumura
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS 12-14
1st Hillary Ocampo
NOVICE MENS
2nd Ramir Ashraf Tabib
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of July 8, 2007
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
Anonymous
20
Mr. Dan Botari
20
Miss Linda Caplan
350
525
Mr. Wayne Chou
Mr. and Mrs. Mas Dazai
200
Mrs. Sharon Doi
354
United Way of Greater Toronto
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hashimoto
15
Ms. Mary Hiraishi
30
Mrs. Blanche Hyodo
20
Mr. and Mrs. James Ito
100
JCCC Karaoke Club
1,200
Haru no Uta Matsuri Concert
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kadohama
50
Ms. Mariko Kato
Dorayaki
Heritage Nostalgia Night
50
Ms. Fumie Kumamoto
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
25
Ms. B.A. Laplante
15
Mrs. Jane Liu
100
Rakugo
Dr. Noboru Maruyama
100
Mrs. Kay McBride
100
Mrs. Maureen McGibbon
10
Mrs. Sumi Morito
100
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ohashi
200
Mrs. Jean Okazaki
25
30
Mr. Arthur M. Okimura
B. Ozawa and Brother
Foundation
3,219
65
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato
Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga
100
Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Shikaze
100
Mr. Ken Shino
20
500
Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine
Trip to Japan Raffle
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Takagi
15
1,000
The Japan Foundation Toronto
Katsura Sanshi Rakugo Dokuenkai
100
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tohana
Ms. Teresa Tsuji
20
Mrs. Ruth Yoriko Tsujimura
25
Mr. Andrew Wright
10
Mr. Shoji Yano
Manju & Ohagi
Hertiage Nostalgia Night
In Memoriam
In memory of Amy Eng
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ura
Wynford Seniors' Club
In memory of Aya Saegusa
Mr. and Mrs. Yosh Tanino
In memory of David Shiozaki
Mrs. Teruko Otani
Karie, Ian, Nancy, Brian Shiozaki,
10
50
50
100
20
400
Tatemichi and Isozaki Families
In memory of Eiji John Yatabe
Ms. Susan Yatabe
200
In memory of George Hosaki
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hosaki
5,000
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hosaki
2,000
Mrs. Dianne Hotta
3,000
In memory of Giichi Hayashi
Mrs. Mary Kawasaki
30
In memory of James K. Hori
Mr. G. Victor Hori
200
In memory of Kana Watanabe
Mrs. Mary Hatanaka
20
Mr. Peter Ito
30
50
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi
Mr. Martin & Mrs. Dawna Kobayashi
250
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
1,500
20
Mrs. Miye Matsuoka
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura
20
30
Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Miya
25
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miyasaki
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori
25
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino
25
Mrs. Kaye Oda
25
Mr. T Olivier &
50
Mrs. J Yoneyama-Olivier
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Keigi Saisho
25
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sano
35
Ms. Fumi Sasaki
20
25
Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga
Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda
25
25
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima
20
In memory of Margaret Uyeno
Mr. Barron Wakabayashi
25
In memory of Matsuye Mori
Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda
25
In memory of Nobu Kawai
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Gagnon
20
Mrs. Jennie Onodera
200
In memory of Reginald Mori
Ms. Christina Cameron
100
40
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi
In memory of Roy Mori
Mrs. Mimi Kai
20
20
Mr. Bobby Kawahara
20
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura
20
Mr. John Onizuka
20
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sumi
In memory of Yaye Fujii
Ms. Patricia Tsuji
100
In memory of Yoshiharu Fujioka
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
200
Mr. and Mrs. Manabu Doi
10
Mr. and Mrs. John Fujimoto
Mrs. Ruby Fukumoto
Mrs. Yoshiko Fukushima
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada
Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Hori
Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii
Mr. and Mrs. Yo Kato
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe
Mr. and Mrs. John Kinoshita
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kitazaki
Mrs. Joanne Kiyonaga
Mrs. Grace Kobayashi
Mrs. Barbara Kuwahara
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura
Mrs. Kyoko Kay Nakagawa
Mrs. Frances Nakamura
Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura
Mrs. Kaye Oda
Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi
Mr. and Mrs. Keigi Saisho
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Sakura
Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki
Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Takashima
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Tanabe
Mr. and Mrs. Yosh Tanino
Ms. Valerie Till
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Usami
Wynford Seniors' Club
Mrs. Chizuko Yasui
Mr. Tad Yonekura
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
Bazaar
Beach Fairway Golf Range
Tobu Canada Wakayama
Kenjin Kai
Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr. and Mrs. George Toyota
Leader
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marubashi
Mr. and Mrs. Tad Ogura
Partner
Mr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
Mrs. Toshie Miura
Ms. Denise Nishimura
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Saito
Mr. George Takahashi
Trip to Japan Raffle coming this fall!
A wonderful opportunity to win terrific prizes
and to support the JCCC!
Look for details and raffle tickets in an upcoming issue.
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２００７年８・９・１０月の行事予定
８月
９月
６日（月）
ＪＣＣＣ休館ーシビックホリデー
１１日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２５日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２６日（日）
躍童和太鼓ワークショップ
２９日（水）
アンコール上映「ミリキタニの猫」
３０日（木）
映画鑑賞会「長い散歩」
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ＪＣＣＣの宝物展示会
３日（月）
ＪＣＣＣ休館ー勤労感謝の日
８日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
９日（日）
ＪＣＣＣファミリーゴルフ
トーナメント
１７日（月）
秋期クラス開始
２２日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２３日（日）
日系ヘリテージデー
２７日（木）
映画鑑賞会
３０日（日）
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１０月 ６日（土）
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カラオケクラブ会合
ＪＣＣＣ休館ー感謝祭
１８・１９日（木・金）三味線ワークショップ
２０日（土）
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２００７年８月３０日（木）午
後７時から奥田瑛二監督作品、
緒形拳主演作品「長い散歩」を
上映します。校長職を定年退職
した初老の男と、母親から虐待
を受けている少女の、魂の逃避
行を描いたヒューマンドラマで
す。
名古屋の高校の校長職を定年
退職した安田松太郎（緒形拳）
は、妻の葬式を済ませた後、こ
れまでの人生を清算するかのよ
うに質素なアパートに移り住
む。その 部屋の隣には、母親に
虐待されている幸（杉浦花菜）
がいた。事情を知った松太郎は
幸を連れて部屋を飛び出すが、松太郎は少女誘拐犯として指名手
配されてしまう。
入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員＄５、非会員＄７です。ぜひお越しくだ
さい。英語字幕付。
アンコール上映「ミリキタニの猫」
５月にＪＣＣＣで上映された
ホームレスの日系アメリカ人
芸術家を追ったドキュメン
タリー映画「ミリキタニの
猫」を２００７年８月２９日
（水）午後７時からご要望に
お答えしてアンコール上映し
ます。入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員
＄６、非会員＄８です。戦争
と人種差別が生み出す傷の深
さ、アートと友情がもたらす
癒しを親密な視点から描いた
ドキュメンタリーです。
どうぞお見逃しなく！
ＪＣＣＣ工事情報
２００７年９月半ばより拡張工事の最終段階であ
る会館２階およびキッチンと新しい階段・エレベ
ーター設置の工事が始まります。ご迷惑をおかけ
しますがどうぞご了承ください。
秋期クラス開講
この秋、何か新しい習い事を始めてみません
か？ＪＣＣＣの秋期クラスが９月の第３週目
から始まります。人気の文化や武道クラスは
もちろん、ヨガや和太鼓、折り紙、クッキン
グ、和紙クラフトなどのワークショップも開
講します。クラス・ワークショップのお申し
込み、詳細についてはwww.jccc.on.caでご覧
いただくか４１６−４４１−２３４５までお
問い合わせください。
ＪＣＣＣギフトショップから
「てんてん」$22＋Tax (JCCCメ
ンバー10%ディスカウント有り)
６月にリリースされたばかりの
CD『てんてん』がJCCCギフトシ
ョップにも入荷されました。
ボーカルと三味線、沖縄三線(サ
ンシン)を受け持つタカハシアキ
を中心にナガタキヨシとヘイデ
ィ・チャンの太鼓、篠笛、尺八
が奏でる民謡のメロディーはと
ても懐かしく心に響きます。
原爆記念日
２００７年８月６日（月）午後６時半か
らトロント市庁舎のピースガーデンにて
原爆記念日の平和式典が行われます。
トロント、広島各市長の平和宣言、宗
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ジーン・ディノヴィの「ジェネレーション
ズ」トリオのジャズコンサートが先日満席
となった小林ホールで行われ、観客はオリ
ジナルとスタンダードを織り交ぜた演奏に
酔いしれました。世界のジャズシーンで活
躍するミュージシャンや評論家も素晴らし
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ライブ録音され、今年末にＣＤ（題名
A
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Morning ）として日系のジャズレーベル
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はｐ６に掲載されています。
日系コミュニティーピクニック
さわやかな晴天となった去る７月１日に３０回目の日系コミュニ
ティーピクニックがカレドンプレース行われ、大勢の人や家族連
れでにぎわいました。いろいろなゲームや競技、釣りダービーな
どが行われ、子供から大人まで楽しい一日を過ごしました。ピク
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大盛況だったノスタルジアナイト
今年で４回目を迎えるノスタルジアナイトが７月７日に行われ、
２５０人以上の人が参加し、懐かしい思い出話などに花を咲かせ
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グループの功績がたたえられ、壇上の代表者インタビューでは過
去の苦労話から笑い話までが披露され、涙や笑いをさそっていま
した。日系カナダ人の「おふくろの味」を再現した手料理のビュ
ッフェで食事をしたあと、元ダンスクラブのメンバーたちが中心
になってラインダンスや社交ダンスを楽しみました。ノスタルジ
アナイトの準備をお手伝いいただいた大勢のボランティアの皆さ
ん、ありがとうございました。
夏の武道クラススケジュール
８月は夏休みということもあり、武道クラスのスケジュールが若
干変更になることがありますのでご注意ください。夏のスケジュ
ールはｐ８に掲載されています。
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ＪＣＣＣの心身統一ヨガクラスで
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んか？
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ヨガ。
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木曜日、9月１３日−１１月２９日（１２週間）、午後５時１０
分から午後６時４０分まで
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Sun: 11am - 6pm
HEISEI MART
(905) 305-0108
HWY 404
TOYOTA
J-TOWN
Steeles Ave.
Buffet City
Victoria Park Ave.
BAKERY
NAKAMURA
(905) 477-3555
KOBO
JEWELLERY
(905) 947-4344
Jewellery, Engraving
Japanese Groceries
Breads, Cakes
Japanese Dolls
Bento Boxes
Homemade Ice-cream
Tableware
JAPAN BEAUTY
IMAGES
(905) 943-9248
Shiseido Cosmetics
Toiletries
TORA SUSHI
(905) 948-8047
TARO’S FISH
(905) 944-1377
JAPAN BOOK
CENTRE
Sashimi
Fresh Seafood
Bento Boxes
Japanese Magazines
Japanese Books
Rental Video Tapes
CAFÉ
GREEN TEA
(905) 470-0758
Take-out Sushi
(905) 415-0611
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 2007
The Past, The Present, The Future
A reflection of the accomplishments in the JCCC and what to expect
In 1964, the JCCC first opened its doors to the community
and planted the seed for the future. The location was carefully and deliberately chosen at the time by Raymond and Sachi
Moriyama who worked together over 10 years to determine
the best possible location for the Japanese community within
Toronto.
Thirty years later, the growth of the community has expanded
to the point where more space was needed. In 1996, the purchase of 6 Garamond Court was made and the project taken
by the KPMB Architects helped start to re-define the vision
and the goals of the centre. Open to everyone regardless of
race, religion, sex or age, the JCCC provided a place - and
more importantly, the impetus - for the exchange of ideas; a
showcase for those with Japanese artistic and athletic talents;
social and intellectual events: the history and future of the
unique Japanese-Canadian community. This began to take
shape in a series of steps.
In the initial step of Phase I, we saw the completion of facilities such as the Martial Arts Centre, which holds various
martial art classes from Kendo, Aikido, Judo to lesser known
arts such as Iaido and Naginata. The multi-purpose rooms
constructed also allowed for various programs in the area of
arts and crafts programs such as Shodo, Bunka Shishu, and
Ikebana.
During the course of Phase II, we saw the completion of Kobayashi Hall, which has a style similar to the Roy Thompson
Hall located in downtown Toronto. The Kobayashi Hall is designed to accommodate a wide variety of venues ranging from
business conferences, to weddings and banquets, to festivals
and community events. The Sid Kiyoshi and Marie Ikeda
Tower has been named after Sid and Marie Ikeda in honour
of their continual leadership and support to the centre and its
activities. The Gendai Gallery and The Ijusha Garden have
also been completed during this phase. As well, the additional multi-purposes rooms upstairs have become tenant rental
spaces which are currently being occupied by organizations
such as Japanese Social Services (JSS) and Nikkei Voice.
Through the course of Phase III, we will see the completion of
the Centre as construction on this phase is set to begin in September 2007. One of the primary additions will be an elevator
and stairway constructed near the entrance to provide easier
and additional access to the facilities on the second floor. The
Nikkei Resource Centre will provide a facility where archives
and articles can be stored and viewed by members of the
community, which will preserve the rich history of Japanese
culture and tradition. A Tea Ceremony Room and Garden are
also being designed and possibly implemented within the second floor and outside the centre respectively. An additional
culinary facility located near the Kobayashi Hall will provide
easier access for local and outside catering. The administrative offices and the boardroom will also be renovated to reflect the improvements of the centre. And last but not least,
additional rental spaces and multi-purpose rooms will be added upstairs to encourage further growth and facilitation of the
community and the centre as a whole.
Overall, the Centre has reflected the evolution of the community as programs and facilities have grown and continue to
expand to this day. With the completion of Phase III, we hope
to continue the tradition of preserving the rich history and
culture of Japan while being able to open and share our experiences and knowledge with other culture and communities.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped support the
centre and we encourage all to become more involved in the
future.
For further information about the JCCC Phase III, please contact James Heron, Executive Director at 416-41-2345 ext. 224
or for funding information, please contact Bill Petruck at 416579-0870.
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過去、現在、未来
ＪＣＣＣの業績と将来への展望
日系文化会館は、日系コミュニティーとその将来の発展を
目指し１９６４年に開館しました。１０年の歳月をかけて
レイモンド森山氏とサチ夫人によって注意深く慎重に選ば
れたトロント市内の場所は、予想通り日系コミュニティー
の最高の場所になりました。
以後３０年間コミュニティーは発展を続け旧会館は手狭に
なりました。その為より広い場所が必要になり１９９６年
ガラモンドコート６番地を購入しました。ＫＰＭＢ建築事
務所の企画は会館の展望と目標の再検討、拡大に多大な貢
献をしました。ＪＣＣＣは人種、宗教、性別、年齢に関わ
りなく皆の会館です。そして原動力となる意見交換の重要
な場でもあります。才能溢れる日本人芸術家や運動家の発
表の場、社交や文化行事、歴史そしてユニークな日系コミ
ュニティーの未来の場です。
改装第一工事では、剣道、合気道、柔道、居合道、長刀な
どの武道用の道場施設、そして、書道、文化刺繍、生け花
など様々なアート＆クラフト・プログラム用の多目的ルー
ムが完成しました。
第二工事では、トロント市中心にあるロイ・トンプソン・
ホールのような小林ホールの完成。小林ホールはビジネス
会議、結婚式、宴会からフェスティバル、コミュニティー
行事まで幅広い様々な目的に対応できるように設計されて
います。会館正面入口の塔は、池田夫妻の会館への長年に
渡る支援とリーダーシップを称えシッド＆マリー池田タワ
ーと名付けられました。現代ギャラリーと移住者ガーデン
もこの第二工事期間中に完成しました。2階の多目的ルー
ムは賃貸スペースで、ジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービ
ス（ＪＳＳ）、日系ボイス、ＡＪＣの３団体に現在使用さ
れています。
２００７年９月より施工開始される最終第三工事で会館完
成に到ります。この工事の主な増築は、2階施設へのアク
セスが楽になるように入り口付近にエレベーターと階段の
設置、そして日本文化と伝統の歴史、公文書や品物の保存
施設となる日系資料センター。資料センターはコミュニテ
ィーの皆様が閲覧出来ます。2階に茶室と屋外に庭園の設
置が予定されています。内外ケータリングに便利なように
小林ホール近くに追加的な調理施設。会館の向上を反映す
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る事務所と会議室の改装。更に幾つかの2階賃貸スペース
と多目的ルームの増築は今後の会館とコミュニティー全般
的な発展と拡大を促進するでしょう。
概してプログラムや施設の拡大に伴い、会館とコミュニテ
ィーは相互に関連して共に発展。会館はコミュニティーの
発展を反映して今日に到っています。第三工事完了の暁に
は、日本文化と歴史の保存に更に一層励みＪＣＣＣの経験
と知識が他の文化やコミュニティーの人達と分かち合える
ことを願っています。皆様の会館への日頃のご支援に感謝
すると共に今後も会館の活動へのご参加、ご協力をお願い
申し上げます。
ＪＣＣＣ第三工事に関するお問い合わせは館長ジェームス
・ヘロン４１６−４４１−２３４５内線２２４、資金に関
するお問い合わせはビル・パトラック４１６−５７９−
０８７０までご連絡下さい。
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“Beloved Gifts”
The JCCC Community Collection
From album of vintage photosgraphs donated by Norah Brown Irwin.
Beginning in September 2007, the JCCC Heritage Committee will present treasured
artifacts from the Centre collection in the Heritage Lounge display case.
These sparkling displays represent only a small fraction of the Japanese and JapaneseCanadian cultural objects donated to the JCCC. Over the years, the JCCC has received a wide range of gifts. Vintage photo albums of Japan, dolls, Japanobilia for the
export market, ceramic pots, framed brush paintings and calligraphy. These items were
treasured by their owners for reasons of aesthetic beauty, sentimentality, family and
community history, monetary value, cultural linkage. They find their ways to the JCCC
at the bequest of their owners, or because they have lost their homes. Japanese prints
(originals and facsimiles), kimono, furniture, tools, musical instruments. These are symbols of our cultural legacy and the JCCC has both the mandate and the resources to
welcome them. The Heritage Committee glady accepts donations of artifacts and the
JCCC will be pleased to issue tax receipts*. * based on fair market value/independant appraisal
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Due to popular demand, we will be holding another ‘Treasures from the Attic’ workshop where you can have your Japanese family heirlooms assessed
by experts. The event is scheduled to take place in October 2007 so please
check the September newsletter for details.
JCCC 11th Annual
Family Golf
Tournament
In Support of JCCC Heritage
Sunday September 9th, 2007
Rolling Hills Golf Club
12808 Warden Ave, Gormley, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: 905-888-1955
~Classic Course~
Entry Fee: $80.00 (Members $70.00)
Sponsorships also welcome –Family or Corporate
(contact JCCC for sponsor information)
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Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizes
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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 August 26 2007
Bento 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
Ph: 416-441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca
[email protected]
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JCCC 11th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form
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Entry Deadline: August 26 2007
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 - 5:30 p.m.
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
Tournament Registration Fees (non- member)
JCCC Member
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��Visa
Husband
/Wife
Second Player
��MasterCard � American Express
Parent/
Child
Grandparent
/Grandchild
Other
(specify)
$80 x Number of entries _____ = $__________
$70 x Number of entries _____ = $__________
GRAND TOTAL
= $__________
��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: _________________________________
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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