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Edmonton Japanese Community Association
Vol. 36, No.3, January - February 2011
Edmonton Karaoke Concert & 20th Anniversary Party
Sunday February 13, 2011, 2:30 pm
Free Admission - Doors open at 2:30 pm
Concert: 3:00 - 4:45 pm
20th Anniversary Party (Refreshments): 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Location:
Edmonton Japanese Community Centre
6750 - 88th Street, Edmonton Tel: 780 466-8166
Invitation to the Edmonton Karaoke Concert
The Karaoke Club is holding the 20th Anniversary Karaoke Concert on February 13, 2011. All EJCA members and
friends are invited to the free concert. After the concert, please join the 20th Anniversary Party. Refreshments will be
served while you meet Karaoke members and friends. The Karaoke Club wants to sincerely thank you for the support
you have been providing us for the last 20 years.Please join us!
Hina Matsuri - Doll Festival & Afternoon Tea
Sukiyaki Dinner Night
Both Events on Saturday March 19, 2011
Location - EJCA Centre at 6750 - 88 Street, Edmonton
Hina Matsuri
Doll Festival & Afternoon Tea
Time:
Sukiyaki Dinner Night
3:00 - 5:30 pm
(please drop in at any time during this period)
Traditionally, Hina Matsuri is a festival to celebrate spring
and dolls. On display at the EJCA Centre will be the EJCA
collection of Hina dolls and other dolls. Also, please bring
your own Japanese dolls (not necessarily Hina dolls) that
you would like to display.
Let’s enjoy a wide variety of dolls and have afternoon tea
with Hina pastries! No charge for tea and pastries.
Feel Free to wear your favorite Kimono!
Time:
5:30 pm - Dining Hall opens
6:00 pm - Dinner begins
Fees:
Adults: $18/member; $24/non-member
Children: $10 (6-12 years)
Your delicious sukiyaki dinner will be prepared and served
at each table by an expertly trained EJCA community
member. He or she will prepare it just the way you like it!
Please make your reservations early because seating for this
event is limited to the first 90 received! Only those with
reservations can participate.
For reservations, please call the Centre at 466-8166 or
e-mail:to [email protected] by Tuesday March 15, 2011
Note: At 5:15 pm, a vote will be held to
amend the EJCA bylaws (for details see page
3 or the insert page)
In This Issue
Karaoke Concert............. 1, 12 (J)
Hinamatsuri & Sukiyaki..... 1, 12 (J)
EJCA Board.................... 2
President’s Corner............ 3, 13 (J)
Bylaw Amendment............ 3
NAJC President................ 4, 15 (J)
Culture Programs.............. 5
Ambassador’s Visit........... 6, 13 (J)
Library Corner................. 7
Volunteer Appreciation..... 9
Clubs Directory............... 1 0
Advertisements................ 10-11
Christmas Party............... 14 (J)
MEJCS Teacher wanted...... 14 (J)
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2010 - 2011 EJCA Board of Directors & Committees
President
Cathy Tennant
<[email protected]>
EJCA Board Directors
Erin Munro
<[email protected]>
1st Vice-President
Sanae Ohki
<[email protected]>
Rick Hirata
<[email protected]
2nd Vice-President
Stephanie Bozzer
<[email protected]>
Secretary
Brenda Madsen
<[email protected]>
Treasurer
Jim Hoyano
<[email protected]>
Published by
Edmonton Japanese
Community Association
Editorial Address:
6750 - 88 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5H6
Tel: (780) 466-8166
Fax: (780) 465-0376
website: www.ejca.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Shiho Asano
<[email protected]>
Scott Sutton
<[email protected]>
Communications Director
Sanae Ohki
Membership Director
Stephanie Bozzer
Finance Committee
Cathy Tennant
Rick Hirata
Grant Shikaze
Jim Hoyano
Library Committee
Shiho Asano
Nancy Cyr
David Sulz
Sanae Ohki
Cathy Tennant
Scholarship & Grant Committee
Yoshiaki Hirata
Daiyo Sawada
Jim Hoyano
Yumiko Hoyano
Support Staff:
Soly Sawada
Daiyo Sawada
Tom Nakashima
History Project Committee
Rick Hirata
Cathy Tennant
Jim Hoyano
David Sulz
Sanae Ohki
NAJC Liaison
Takashi Ohki
Heritage Festival Liaison
Cathy Tennant
Centre Manager
John Priegert
<[email protected]>
Volume 36, No. 5 - May 15, 2011
Volume 36, No. 6 - July 15, 2011
Volume 37, No. 1 - September 15, 2011
Volume 37, No. 2 - November 15, 2011
Volume 37, No. 3 - January 15, 2012
EJCA Mission & Vision Statements
Bill Kiel
Edmonton Japanese Community
Garden Committee
John Priegert
Carol Eder
Les Dowdell
Yumiko Hoyano
Submission Deadlines for other upcoming issues:
Gong Kiel
“Moshi Moshi is a publication of the
EJCA-Argyll Joint Committee
Sanae Ohki
Cathy Tennant
Deadline for Submissions for the Next Issue
(Vol. 36, No. 4) is March 15, 2011
English Section Editor:
Japanese Section Editor:
Culture Programs Committee
Sanae Ohki
Ayumi Nagatomi
Hiro Kubota
Shiho Asano
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Mission
To facilitate the development of an inclusive and vibrant Japanese Canadian
Community within a multicultural Edmonton.
Association. Its objective is to
disseminate information of interest to
•
the Japanese community and those
interested in Japanese culture, including
announcements of upcoming events.
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•
To support the objectives of the National Association of Japanese Canadians
by promoting respect and harmony among people of various cultures in the
Edmonton area.
Vision
A dynamic and evolving community that sustains a sense of well-being built
upon awareness of Japanese heritage in Canada.
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President’s Corner
Cathy Tennant
Akemashite Omedetou
Gozaimasu!
The year has certainly started off
with some challenging weather!
On some days, it's been difficult
for some to even shovel their way
out of the house. The perfect
time to experience wintery
Alberta weather by enjoying the
beautiful vision of snow covered
trees (from inside), relaxing with a good book, bundling up to
watch a video, or catching up on the news of Edmonton snowfall while sunbathing in Hawaii. For the more adventurous
there is skiing, hiking and, oh yes, curling!
a buffet table of delicious food. It was really missed but
hopefully many of you will be able to join us for the upcoming Karaoke Concert, Sukiyaki Dinner or Hinamatsuri.
In 2011, the very popular Japanese Language classes will
continue and some new programs like “cooking classes” will be
introduced.
We have received requests for other types
programs as well, so we have enclosed a “Survey” with this
issue of the Moshi Moshi to help plan additional programs.
Please help us by taking a few minutes to fill it out and drop
off at the office, or mail in with your membership form.
Names are not necessary unless you would like us to contact
you to discuss further.
EJCA is looking forward to an exciting year and on behalf of
the Board, I wish you all a healthy, happy and peaceful New
Year!
This year, the snow was piled so high in the EJCA drive and
parking area that we had to cancel the New Year's Potluck.
With the help of many members and through email, we seemed
to have contacted just about all who were planning to attend …
not such a simple task because there was no pre-registration list
of names. Thanks to all who were part of the telephone fan-out
process.
The New Year's party is always such a fun social highlighted by
NOTICE
TO:
MEMBERS
Edmonton Japanese Community Association
FROM:
EJCA BOARD
DATE:
January 17, 2011
RE:
Vote - Amendment to the Bylaws
Saturday March 19, 2011
5:15 p.m.
In the current bylaws, the fiscal year of the Edmonton Japanese Community Association ends on August 31st of each year (under
“AUDITING 2.”). This makes it extremely difficult to have the financial records completed and audited before the Annual
General meeting which is normally held between mid-September and mid-October of each year.
For this reason, we propose that the bylaws be amended to change the year-end of the Association to June 30th of each year.
This change will result in an audited financial statement being presented at the Annual General meeting.
It is proposed that the bylaw read:
“AUDITING
1.
The books, accounts and records of the Secretary and the Treasurer shall be audited at least once each year by a duly
qualified accountant or by two members of the Association elected for that purpose at the Annual Meeting. A
complete and proper statement of the standing of the books for the previous year shall be submitted by such auditor at
the Annual Meeting of the Association. The fiscal year of the Association shall end on June 30th in each year.”
The vote on this amendment will take place on Saturday March 19th at 5:15 p.m., prior to the Sukiyaki Dinner. We require a
quorum of at least 25 members for the vote so we thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in attending.
Respectfully,
Edmonton Japanese Community Association Board
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NAJC President’s Message - November 2010
Ken Noma
I am honoured to have been elected as President of the NAJC at
the Ottawa AGM held this past October and I look forward to
updating the readers on the activities of NAJC and its member
organizations. In my election speech to the delegates, I
identified the following as my priorities during my tenure:
Human Rights
The struggle for human rights is a cornerstone of our Nikki
history and the reason for the founding of the National
Association of Japanese Canadians. Early pioneers like:
Tomikichi Homma, Ryuichi Yoshida, John Kumaji Hihei, Etsu
Suzuki, Toshiko Tomura and others fought for equity in the
work place. Those who volunteered to fight in the two world
wars were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the
franchise.
Thirty-eight percent of Nikkeis, aged 15 and over, reported in
the 2006 Canadian census that they experienced either racial
discrimination or unfair treatment based on their ethnic and
racial background - the NAJC must be there, ready to advocate
for them.
Maclean's magazine, in their University Issue of November
10nd ran an inflammatory and racist article entitled “Too
Asian?” The NAJC has challenged the magazine's stereotype of
Asian Canadians and their attempt to portray us as a
homogeneous group. We have joined a coalition of concerned
organizations demanding an apology from Rogers
Communications. The NAJC Human Rights Committee,
under Vice-President Lillian Maguire, has posted a letter to
Maclean's requesting an apology and a request to implement
and publish an anti-racism editorial policy.
Local Chapters
The survival of the NAJC is directly tied to the well-being of
the chapter organizations. Each chapter faces its own unique
challenges and the tireless volunteers in the smaller
communities struggle daily to provide relevant programming
that will retain current members and attract younger volunteers.
The NAJC will continue to direct a portion of its limited
resources towards Community Development grants under the
leadership of Angela Freeman.
Heritage
The NAJC will support initiatives that will record, preserve and
exhibit the archival history of Japanese Canadians; the aging
Nisei population makes this a race against time. We need to
develop more educational resources on our history for use in the
classroom and aggressively engage in the vetting of textbooks
for historical accuracy and bias to ensure the history of the
Nikkei is not misrepresented or deliberately omitted. The
Ottawa AGM passed the Lakehead Chapter's resolution by
creating a permanent Heritage Committee.
Financial Sustainability
After the historic Redress Settlement, the Japanese Canadian
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Redress Foundation distributed over $17 million dollars to
community groups, individuals and institutions. The late Roy
Ito calculated that the initial seed money stimulated community
fundraising and personal donations which raised the total
community fund to $83 million dollars. The NAJC annual
budget comes from investment income generated from a
permanent sustaining fund.
The current recession has
substantially decreased our operational funds and threatens our
programmes and activities. A Task Force on Financial
Sustainability, led by Mike Murakami, will explore ways to
generate revenue. I will be meeting with those community
groups who benefitted directly from the Redress Foundation
Grants to discuss reciprocal fundraising opportunities.
In addition, we must explore ways to engage the ijusha and
youth with the NAJC and find new revenue to support the
creative and performing arts. The Endowment Fund, which
makes financial awards in the Spring and Fall annually, is one
vehicle that we have used for community outreach. For those
individuals and communities looking for funding support, I
encourage you to download an application form
at
www.najc.ca.
Lastly, Muriel Kitagawa in her book, 'Letters to Wes' wrote:
“Whatever comes, whatever happens, we will forge a record of
dignity to leave as a proud legacy for our sons and daughters.”
A strong and vibrant NAJC is necessary for us to continue to
honour and build upon this record of dignity which Muriel
spoke about, that Monday evening as her train left Vancouver
for the internment camps.
Edmonton Food Bank accepts
Empty Egg Cartons
Did you know that one of the easiest donations you can
make to the Edmonton Food Bank is empty egg cartons?
I found this out last summer; the Food Bank gets eggs in
large flats and needs normal egg cartons of any size (6, 12,
18) to repackage for distribution to people in need.
Although I felt a little silly the first time I dropped some
off, because it seems strange to give empty containers,
every Food Bank drop-off location I’ve been to has always
been very happy to receive them, fire halls, Heritage
Festival, etc.
John Priegert, EJCA
Centre Manager, has
offered to accept them at
the Centre and drop
them off if it’s easier for
peole to bring them to
the Centre
Brenda Madsen
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Culture Programs Committee Report and
Request for Demonstrators/Instructors
Sanae Ohki
In February 2010, the EJCA Board created a new committee
named “Outreach Programs”. The role of the Outreach Programs
was to coordinate Japanese Culture programs including Japan
Today (Introduction of Japanese culture to Junior High School
students), Explore Japan (Introduction of Japanese culture to
High School students), Japanese Language classes to EJCA
members, Culture presentations/workshops as requested by
Canadian organizations, Kimono dressing services, Japanese
Language tutoring, and other related services.
From February to December 2010, the committee coordinated:
• 33 “Japan Today” school visits where over 1,400 students
came to EJCA
• one “Explore Japan” event where 185 students experienced
Japanese culture for one full day
• three school visits where over 200 students had workshops
in Calligraphy, Karate, and other culture events
• one origami workshop for 24 University faculty and staff
members
• six people received Kimono dressing services
• Japanese Language classes held in winter, spring, and fall
2010, with an enrollment of over 20 student in the current
Winter 2011 session
• Kurimoto Japanese Garden - Origami workshop, Koi
Nobori, display of dolls, and flower arrangement.
• Translation services
• Private Japanese tutoring services
Many EJCA members participated as presenters, demonstrators,
instructors, and assistants in 2010 to such valuable activities.
Thank you very much! EJCA has a rich resource pool of
skilled people.
At the November 2010 meeting, the EJCA Board decided that
the “Outreach Programs” committee would be renamed as
“Culture Programs” committee. The name was changed to
more accurately reflect the fact that some of the programs
addressed requests from the community in general (“community
outreach”) while others met the expressed interests of the EJCA
membership (e.g. Japanese language classes). The “Culture
Programs” organization will enable EJCA to efficiently and
responsively plan and deliver programs and services, both
externally and internally.
The committee would like to ask EJCA members to register as
resource persons so that when a culture program request is
received, the committee has sufficient resources available. Most
of the service providers will receive an honorarium depending
on the nature of services.
The areas that require resource persons are: origami, tea
ceremony, Japanese musical instruments, calligraphy, Japanese
dance, flower arrangement, martial arts, cooking, kimono
dressing, interpretation/translation, and Japanese language
teaching.
Please e-mail to [email protected] or telephone at 780-4593862 and register your name and specialized areas. If you
registered for the last year, I would like to hear from you again
and update your registration.
上のような Culture Programs”の活動のお手伝いをして
いただけますか？エドモントンの人たちが、もっと日本
のことを知りたい、体験したい、日本語を勉強したい、
料理も習いたいと思っています。EJCAではそのような
Culture Programsをどんどん進めてカナダが重要視してい
る多文化社会を広げる力になれたらいいなと思っていま
す。お手伝いいただく場合は謝礼をお払いする体制も出
来つつあります。ご一緒にエドモントンで日本文化を進
めていくように活動いたしましょう。どうぞ私まで、直
接ご連絡ください。なお去年登録していただいた方も今
年用に登録を更新していただくようにお願いいたしま
す。（[email protected] または電話 780-459-3862）
EJCA Tea Ceremony Sets Displayed at the
Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre
Have you been to the Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre? A lovely old brick school built in 1925 has been modified
as a Multicultural Heritage Centre You will see local history and Western Canadian pioneer life. There is a restaurant in the
basement that serves nice and friendly local dishes.
At the museum, from January 20 to March 14, there is a display called “Comfort in a Cup”. It focusses on tea culture
around the world. A Tea Party of Alice in the Wonderland is on the first floor. EJCA's tea ceremony sets are displayed in a
case on the second floor. Tea ceremony sets from other countries are also on display.
StonyPlainにあるMulticulturalHeritageCentreへいらしたことがありますか？1925年に建てられたレンガ造りの小学校が今は小
さな博物館になっています。この辺りの歴史やパイオニアの生活が展示され、地階には心のこもったカナダ料理を出すカフェ
テリアもあります。隣りの1910年の住宅も見学できCraftなどのお土産も売っています。1月20日から3月14日まで、特別催し
物として世界のTeaCeremonyがみられます。アフリカにもお茶を使って特別に接待する文化があるそうです。EJCAでも茶の
湯の道具をお貸しして展示に加わりました。エドモントンから30分足らずで行かれます。是非見にいらしてください。 詳細はこちら http://www.multicentre.org/museum.html
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Ambassador Ishikawa’s Visit
The new Japanese Ambassador to Canada, Mr. Kaoru Ishikawa,
visited the EJCA Centre on November 30, 2010, 2:30 - 4:00.
Mrs. Masako Ishikawa, the Consul General Yasuo Minemura
from Calgary, Mrs. Kyoko Minemura, the first secretary Yuji
Sekiguchi from Ottawa, and the Vice Consul Naoki Sasahara
from Calgary also visited us. It was an honour to receive the
Ambassador's official visit as it was the first time EJCA has
been visited by a Japanese Ambassador.
EJCA extends its appreciation to Ambassador Ishikawa and
accompanying guests for visiting the Centre and making the
afternoon such an enjoyable one. Many thanks also to all the
club leaders, representatives and EJCA members who joined us
in welcoming our special guests.
The afternoon program included:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cathy Tennant welcomed the visitors and Ambassador
Ishikawa gave an address appreciating our welcome.
Cathy Tennant introduced them to EJCA activities and
history.
Sanae Ohki overviewed EJCA's cultural programs that
have been receiving support from Japan including Japan
Today, Explore Japan, and others.
Each club leaders introduced its activities: Chigiri-e,
Calligraphy, Watercolour Art and Bonsai clubs displayed
their art in the Lounge areas.
Afterwards they visited the Nihongo Kids activities, the
Taiko display in the hall and the Library, tea and pastries
were served to all.
The reception was casual and genuinely welcoming.
During the informal tea-time, all the members had an
opportunity to talk to the visitors. Everyone had a
wonderful time meeting Ambassador Ishikawa and the
other visitors.
Consular Services
Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary
Friday March 11, 2011
EJCA Centre, Edmoton
Representatives from the Japanese Consulate will be holding
office hours at the EJCA Centre on the date shown above.
Please contact the Consulate in Calgary at (403) 294-0782 or
<[email protected]> to make an appointment.
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Library Corner
The Library Committee will tell you what is happening at the Gordon Hirabayashi Library in this section of the Moshi Moshi.
Information on new books and audio-visual materials and Library activities will be posted in this corner.
1. New materials added in November-December 2010
Books donated: 32 items were added to the Library. Other donations that did not meet library needs have been
put on the ‘gift’ shelf. Please help yourself to any of the books on this shelf.
Catalogue
2606
Grouping
Hobby (Bonsai)
2607-2608
Author
Title
盆栽美術家協会
造形盆栽
Hobby (Craft)
飯田美雪
アートフラワー 初等科,高等科
2609
Hobby (Craft)
LANDERS, Peggy
Japanese Accents in Western Interiors
2610
Hobby (Craft)
人見 ジュンコ
パンの花
2611
Hobby (Origami)
おりがみの会
Origami Encyclopedia
2612
Hobby (Craft)
戸塚 きく
フランス刺繍と図案
2613-2620
Literature in Japanese
モンゴメリ
赤毛のアン シリーズ ８巻
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
UCHIDA, Yoshiko
Japan Video Topics - 6 series
Shiobi: Heart Under Blade
Ramen Girl
A Jar of Dreams
UCHIDA, Yoshiko
The Best Bad Thing
Japan Video
Video
Video
Children
Children
Japanese Literature Transl GESSEL, Van C & MATSUMOTO,
Tomone
Social Japan
HASEGAWA, Machiko
Children
MOCHIZUKI, Ken
Video
Ottawa
Children
YANASE, Fusako
Social Japan
Hobby (Garden)
The Showa Anthology: Modern Japanese
Short Stories
The Wonderful World of Sazae-san
Baseball Saved Us
Ottawa ONDO 2008
Not Mines, But Flowers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Emperor and Empress of Japan
U of A Devonian Botanic Garden
Kurimoto Japanese Garden, A Guide
Books Purchased: 12 Cookbooks and 3 Others
Catalogue
Grouping
Author
Hobby (Cooking)
JCCC (Toronto)
Hobby (Cooking)
HOMMA, Gaku
Hobby (Cooking)
ARIMOTO, Yoko
Hobby (Cooking)
NISHIMURA, Mayumi
Hobby (Cooking)
KURIHARA, Harumi
Hobby (Cooking)
UEMURA, Yumi
Hobby (Cooking)
NAGASHIMA, Hiroshi
Hobby (Cooking)
KATO, Yuri
Title
Just Add Shoyu
The Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking
Simply Japanese, Modern Cooking for the Healthy Home
Mayumi’s Kitchen - Macrobiotic Cooking for Body & Soul
Everyday Simple Japanese Food for Family and Friends
Ths Sushi Lovers Cookbook
The Decorative Art of Japanese Food Carving
Japanese Cocktails
Hobby (Cooking)
FELDNER, Sara Marx
A Cook’s Journey to Japan
Hobby (Cooking)
MOURITSEN, Ole G.
Sushi Food for the Eye, The Body and the Soul
Hobby (Cooking)
HATOYAMA, Miyuki
Home Cooking with Japan’s First Lady
Hobby (Cooking)
Video
KURIHARA, Harumi
CHIBA-STEARNS, Jeff
Harumi’s Japanese Home Cooking
One Big Happa Family
UDAKA (Michishige)
The Secrets of Noh Masks
Hobby (Noh)
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Catalogue
Grouping
Manga
Author
CLEMENTS, Jonathan &
MCCARTHY, Helen
Title
The Anime Enclyclopedia
2. Introduction of Cook books in the Library, review by Cathy Tennant
Japanese Folk Cooking History, Japanese Cooking for Health, Simple Comfort Cooking
From Dr. Oz to the nightly news, the Japanese diet has been promoted as the way to add years to your life. Smaller portions, less
emphasis on meat (the Western diet staple) and a variety of different vegetables all presented in an eye-appealing manner seem to be
the way to a healthier life-style!
This month a variety of new books on Japanese Cooking arrived. Just looking at the delectable pictures is an adventure in itself
(even without trying any recipes)! The explanations and sharing of personal histories and stories make a number of these books
more than just “cook” books.
In the “Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking” Gaku Homma shares stories of growing up in Akita prefecture, a rural part
Japan. He explains the historical and cultural aspects of the ingredients, and the traditional Japanese approach to diet. He gives a
unique perspective on how the preparation of Japanese dishes is a result of customs and techniques developed over thousands of
years. Detailed sketches of proper preparation techniques and even instructions on 'how to make tofu' make this book an educational
experience, even for the “non-cook”.
Gaku Homma, an internationally respected Aikido instructor, founded Nippon Kan Cultural Centre in Denver, Colorado,
that houses the largest traditional Aikido dojo in the Rock Mountain region. He is also the former owner of Domo, one of
Denver's finest restaurants.
A completely different approach is taken in “Home Cooking with Japan's First Lady”. In it, Miyuki Hatoyama shares recipes
for all occasions, including some of her family's favourite “comfort” dishes. Some are dishes inspired by other countries like
“Prosciutto and Creamed Cheese Salad” with an injection of “Japan” through ingredients usually associated with Japanese cuisine.
Having a reputation for entertaining without the stress of difficult preparation, her recipes are delicious with a modern twist,
showing that cooking doesn't have to be complicated!
Miyuki Hatoyama, the wife of Yukio Hatoyama, Japan's 93rd Prime Minister was born in Shanghai and raised in Kobe,
Japan. In her early twenties, she moved to the U.S. where she merged American party recipes with her own unique taste.
After marrying in the U.S., she returned to Japan 10 years later to support her husband's political career.
The new, beautifully photographed cookbook “Just Add Shoyu” from the Toronto Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is now in
print.
Mike Murakami, a former EJCA President now living in Toronto, shared the following:
“The aim of 'Just Add Shoyu' is not only to showcase Japanese Canadian recipes but also to capture the stories of JapaneseCanadian families and how food continues to play an important role in their lives”. And those who know the Murakami family
will be interested to know that Aiko has a couple of stories in the book too.
この「JustAddShoyu」は英語で書かれた本ですが、日本から来た私たちにとってとても興味があります。というのは、カナダの日
系の方が長いカナダでの生活の中で工夫・創作してきた日本料理がたくさん紹介されているからです。まあこれが日本料理かしらと
か、こんな風にすればあの日本の味が出るのかとか、これは作るのに多少抵抗がありそうだなとか、読むだけでもいろいろ新発見が
あって面白いですよ。
The book will be available for $39.95+ shipping ($29.95 for 3 or more copies) and can be ordered through [email protected]. If
there is sufficient interest, EJCA will consider a bulk order. Please let the office know if you are interested in ordering (prepayment
will be required if a bulk order is made).
Visit the library or view the website for a complete list of books.
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VOLUNTEER AND DONOR APPRECIATION
EJCA's activities have been successfully carried out with the help of many volunteers and a variety of donations. The EJCA Board
members think it is very important to recognize volunteers and donors in a consistent manner. So this year, volunteers and donors
for each activity will be reported in the Moshi Moshi as an independent article.
If your name is missing from the list, please inform Cathy Tennant so it can be noted in the next Moshi Moshi. Please help us to
maintain an accurate list.
Ambassador Ishikawa’s Visit, November 30, 2010
Planning Committee members: Cathy Tennant, Sanae Ohki
Club displays and demonstrations: Art Club, Bonsai, Calligraphy, Chigiri-e and Kitano No Taiko
Committee presentations of activities: Library Committee and Culture Program Committee
Volunteers:
Masako Hubbihoca
Toshiyo Iwashina
John Priegert
Keiko Allport
Naomi Leroy
Noriko Fujino
Christmas Party, December 11, 2010
Planning Committee members:
Brenda Madsen Cathy Tennant
Volunteers:
Wray Tsuji
Jason Wong
Louise Wong
Rei Kondo
Dustin Bjorkquist
Carol Rushworth
John Priegert
Yumiko Hoyano
Dave Mueller
Jim Hoyano
Peter Wong
Takashi Ohki
Edie Nagata
Junko Rempel
Rick Hirata
Stephanie Bozzer
Erin Munro
Karin Yamada
Sachiko Motoda
Steve Munro
Kevin Rempel
Satoko Nemoto
Japanese Conversation Club (JCC)
University of Alberta
CAB (Central Academic Building) Room 369
Fridays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
SPRING PROGRAMS
In response to requests for workshops and classes, the
Culture Programs Committee will be planning Japanese
Cooking Classes and Origami Workshops. These seem
to be the most frequently identified areas of interest,
along with increasing requests for demonstrations of
kimono folding and dressing.
Sanae Ohki
An invitation is extended to anyone who is interested in
improving their Japanese language skills.
With this month's issue of Moshi Moshi, you will find a
SURVEY. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and
either drop it off at the office or mail it in. The responses
will help us find out what types of workshops, programs
and activities are of interest to the membership so we can
plan for the future.
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Please watch for dates and details about cooking
classes and origami workshops in the March issue of
Moshi Moshi and on the EJCA website.
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Weekly discussion groups (Fridays)
Drop-in, informal, free
Structure - 40 minute rotations between English,
Japanese and free discussion
No language experience or proficiency level requirement
Was created for current U of A students but there are
also members who are working full-time
Anyone is welcome to join the weekly discussion group
or drop-in to try it out
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Directory of EJCA Affiliated Clubs & Groups
Sabaki Go Club
Purpose: To learn and enjoy playing Go for all ages
Meetings: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm
Contact: Chuck Elliot at 452-1874, <[email protected]>
Website: <www.sabaki.org>
The Edmonton Gojukai Karate Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays (except holidays)
Children, 7-12 years of age: 6:00-7:00 PM
Youths, 13-17 years of age: 7:00-8:15 PM
Contact: John Priegert - 436-1825, <[email protected]>
Edmonton Kendo & Naginata Club
Meetings: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 7:00 pm
website: www.eknc.org
Contact: [email protected]
Kita No Taiko
Japanese Drumming Group
Practices: Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm
Contact: 431-0300 or <[email protected]>
Website: <www.kitanotaiko.ca>
Keifukai of Edmonton
Japanese Brush Calligraphy
Contact: Kazuko Hirata - 780 438-2747
Chigiri-e Art
Torn paper art work creation
Contact: Keiko Frueh - 780 436-5843
Edmonton Nihongo Kids Club
(Japanese communication club for kids)
Tuesdays from 10:00 am
Contact: Mizuho - 780 472-1580
Awa Odori
Japanese Folk Dance
Practices: 2nd Sunday of each month, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Contact: Emiko Kinoshita at 780-451-6196
Chorus Club
Practices: 1st and 3rd Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Contact: Emiko Kinoshita at 780 451-6196
Bonsai Club
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9:30 pm
Contact: Les Dowdell at <[email protected]>
Karaoke Club
Practice: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 8:30-11:00 pm
Contact: Takashi Ohki at 780 459-3862
Matsu no Kai
EJCA Seniors activities (55 years and up)
Contact: Peter C. Wong at 780 487-7099 or
<[email protected]
Table Tennis
Practice: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 1:00-3:00 pm
Contact: Sanae Ohki at <[email protected]>
EJCA Art Club
Watercolour painting
Contact: Yumiko Hoyano <[email protected]>
Wakaba Kai
Traditional Japanese Dance
Contact: Keiko Frueh - 780 436-5843
Women’s Gojukai Karate Club
Contact: Dana Nawata at [email protected]
Beltree Limited
Residential and Commercial
Construction and Renovations
Specializing in Restaurants
and Dental Offices
Please Contact
Masashi Suzuki
email: [email protected]
or
phone: (780) 885-8980
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BANZAI
EDMONTON-CALGARY
CASUAL
JAPANESE
安くて早い - Inexpensive and quick!
4608 Calgary Trail, Edmonton
OPEN DAILY 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tel & FAX: 780-434-8288
Web: www.banzairestaurant.ca
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Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Sushi Party Tray - A
Bento Box or Rice Bowl
same or Lesser Value
Cannot be Combined
with any other offer
42 pc Maki
$27.95
$24.95
Moshi Moshi
『]快適』『清潔』をお求めのあなたへ
Enjoy the comfort of the latest hi-tech bidet
Unlike a traditional bidet, you sit on a heated seat
while using the multi-functions of the Personal
Hygiene System.
SHIG’S FLOWERS
945 Ordze Road
(just off Wye Road)
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Telephone: (780 )464-5465
Fax: (780) 449-4597
E-mail: [email protected]
For information or purchase, please contact
ASA (Aita Sales Agent)
Phone (780) 922-4313 Fax (780) 922-4593
e-mail: [email protected]
寿司わさび
Sushi
WASABI
5714 - 111 Street
Edmonton, AB
Business Hours
Tues-Thurs: 5 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri: 5 PM - 10 PM
Sat: 5 PM - 10 PM
Sundays & Holidays: 5 PM - 9 PM
CLOSED Mondays
Phone: 433-0533
Fax: 413-4138
January - February 2011
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エドモントンからおけコンサート20周年記念パーティー
入場無料
日時： 2011年2月13日（日曜日）
開場： 2時30分
コンサート：3時ー4時45分
20周年記念パーティー：5時ー5時30分 （飲物、おつまみ）
場所： エドモントン日系センター,6750-88Street,Edmonton,780-466-8166
主催： エドモントンからおけくらぶ
ひな祭りー人形展示会と午後のお茶会
伝統的にひな祭りは春と人形を祝うお祭りです。EJCAコレクションひな人形とその他の人形を展示します。
見せたい人形がありましたらあなたの人形も展示しますのでひな人形とは限らず日本の人形をご持参くださ
い。色々な人形と午後のお茶とひな菓子を楽しみしましょう。
着物を着ての来訪を歓迎します。
日時：3月19日午後3時から5時半まで。いつでもお出でください。
場所：EJCAラウンジです (6750-88Street)。
無料です。
スキヤキの夕べ
訓練されたEJCA会シェフによってスキヤキは各テーブルごとに料理されます。シェフはスキヤキをあ
なたのお好みに合わせて調理しますよ。
日時：3月19日 開場：午後5時半、食事：午後6時
場所：EJCAセンター、6750-88Street
費用：大人$18（会員）、$24（非会員）、子供$10（6−12才）
予約を早めにしてください。席の数が限られています（先着90名まで）。予約した人のみが参加でき
ます。
予約は3月15日（火曜日）までにセンターへ電話(780466-8166)又はメール（[email protected])でお願い
します。
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Moshi Moshi
EJCA会長の言葉
キャシー・テナント
今年は異常な天候で始まりました。人によっては雪はねをして
家を出る事も難しい数日すらありました。でも美しく雪が積
もった木を見たり（屋内から）、本を片手にリラックスした
り、沢山着込んでビデオを見たり、ハワイで日光浴をしながら
エドモントンの雪のニュースを聞いたりして、アルバータの冬
を楽しむには最高の機会でした。もっと冒険心のある人たちに
はスキーやハイキングやそうそう、カーリングもあります。
センターの回りの積雪が深く、今年の新年会は取りやめになり
ました。多くの会員の助けやメールのおかげで出席する予定
だった人たちにはほぼ全員に連絡が着いたようでした。これは
簡単な仕事ではありませんでした。なぜならこのイベントには
事前の登録がありませんでしたから。電話連絡に協力してくだ
さった皆様ありがとうございました。
した楽しい社交の機会です。本当に残念でしたが、これからの
イベント；カラオケ・コンサート、スキヤキの夕べ、ひな祭な
どへお越しください。
2011には人気のある日本語教室は継続し、それに新しく料理教
室などのプログラムが加わります。その他のプログラムのアイ
デアなどに関するアンケートを本号に掲載し、プログラム計画
の助けとしますので、ほんの少し時間をさいてアンケートに記
入しオフイスへ届けるか、会員更新の際一緒に送ってくださ
い。名前は必要ありませんがもし将来更に私達と話したい場合
は名前を記入してください。
EJCAは新しい年に希望を持っています。そして役員会の代表と
して皆様には健康で、幸福な、平和な新年を迎えられますよう
に。
新年会はいつも沢山のご馳走が並ぶバフェーテーブルを中心と
石川大使日系センターを公式訪問
2010年11月30日にEJCAは新任の石川薫カナダ大使ご一行の正式訪問を受けました。石川正子大使夫人、峯村保雄カルガ
リー総領事、峯村京子総領事夫人、関口祐司一等書記官（カナダ大使館）、笹原直紀広報文化担当副領事（カルガリー総領
事館）が大使に同行されました。EJCAがカナダ大使の公式訪問をお受けしたのは私たちが知っている限り初めてのこと
で、大変名誉に思い、役員一同心を込めて接待の準備をいたしました。玄関とラウンジは生け花で飾り、ラウンジの壁には
書道、ちぎり絵、水彩画など各クラブからの作品を展示しました。盆栽クラブはPictureFrameを使って盆栽を写しました。
笑顔いっぱいのお客様をお迎えして、会場は暖かな歓迎の気持ちに包まれ、プログラムが進みました。
１. CathyTennantの歓迎の言葉に続いて、大使から挨拶のメッセージをいただきました。
２．CathyTennantはEJCAの活動と歴史、将来への抱負を述べました。
３．大木早苗は特に日本から援助をいただいている文化関係の活動を紹介しました。
４．EJCAの各クラブ代表がそれぞれクラブの紹介をしました。
５．一行は丁度この日に行われていたNihongoKidsの集まりを訪ね、ホールに展示された太鼓の説明を受け、最後に図書室
も見ました。
６．その後は皆でお茶菓子をいただきながら歓談のときを持ち、参加者全員がお客様とお話しする機会があり親交を深めま
した。
お忙しいスケジュールの中をEJCAを訪ねてくださった石川大使と峯村総領事ご一行に心からお礼を申し上げます。また、
この会に出席した会員の皆様、ありがとうございました。本当にすばらしいひとときでした。
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EJCAクリスマスパーティー大好き！
近藤 玲
「EJCAのクリスマスパーティーはいつ？行くよね？」と子供の
質問。我が家の子供たちにとってクリスマス＝EJCAでのクリス
マスパーティーのようです。EJCAのクリスマスパーティーはど
このクリスマスパーティーよりも子供にとって楽しいこと間違
いなしです。七面鳥のご馳走、クラフトそしてプレゼント！ど
れをとっても一番だと自負しています。
紹介が遅れました、近藤玲と申します。10歳の娘と8歳の息子が
います。EJCAのクリスマスパーティーを8年連続で楽しませて
いただいています。そして、サンタさんのお手伝いをし始めて6
年になりました。
小さなお子様がいらっしゃらない方々はホールの隣で行われて
いる子供パーティーがどんな様子かご存じないかもしれません
ので、少し紹介しましょう。毎年一番の人気はクッキーデコ
レーションです。アイシングで彩り、飾り付けするのはお母さ
んになったみたいで楽しいですよね。そして今年人気だったの
は、紙のクリスマスツリーにシールで飾り付けるクラフトで
す。キラキラのかわいいシールを買い足したら、見事に大盛況
でした。子供の目って素直ですね。次に人気なのは、目、鼻、
角を付けて作るキャンディーケインのとなかいです。後でおい
しいキャンディーを食べられるのが、ポイントです。その他
に、子供の手の形をとって角を作り、足の形をとって顔を作っ
たとなかいのパペットもあります。これは手と足の型をとって
いるので「あら、去年はこんなに小さかったのかしら」と子供
の成長がみえて、親にはうれしいですよね。このようなクラフ
トを今回は０歳から14歳の子供たちが楽しみました。パー
ティー終了後の部屋の姿は皆さんのご想像にお任せします。掃
除を手伝ってくださった方々ありがとうございました。
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もちろん、子供たちにとって一番の楽しみはプレゼントですよ
ね。プレゼントを用意してあげる私たちは今回はどんなプレゼ
ントがいいかとっても悩みますが、あれこれ選ぶのが楽しくも
あります。プレゼントをあけた時の子供たちの笑顔がとっても
うれしいですよね。今回もがんばった甲斐がありました。今回
のサンタさんも、とっても大きくてよかったです。
そしてサンタさんからのプレゼントが終わると、大人も子供も
待っていた七面鳥とハムのクリスマス・ディナーです。この３
年は料理を業者に頼んでいるそうです。このおかげで皆がゆっ
くりとパーティーを楽しめるのですね。役員やボランティアが
皆のお皿にサラダ、七面鳥、ハム、野菜、パン、マッシュポテ
ト、おにぎりなどをよそってくださいました。そうそうクリス
マスらしくクランベリーで飾られたパンチもとても美味しいで
した。皆さんがお友達同士、家族同士で座ってご馳走を楽しん
でいる姿をみて暖かな気持ちになりました。デザートのあと
は、皆でクリスマスキャロルです。からおけクラブの有志やセ
ンターのマネージャーがリードして、舞台に集まった子供たち
と一緒ににぎやかでした。
このように子供のみならず、幅広い世代の方々にクリスマス
パーティーを楽しんでいただけるように用意するのは一仕事で
すね。テーブルの設定をはじめ、飾りつけ、料理、余興、音響
とたくさんのボランティアで成り立っていることを忘れてはい
けません。毎年大成功の故、毎年求められるハードルが高くな
りつつもあると思います。これからもゆっくりでも少しずつで
も新しい試みに挑戦しつつ、私たち親にとっても貴重な交流の
場を築いていただければ幸いです。次回のクリスマスパー
ティーも楽しみにしています。