APRIL MOVIE a Boy and His Samurai

1 2014 -15 JCCC Board of Directors In This Issue...

President Gary Kawaguchi Past President/Advisor Marty Kobayashi VP, Heritage Jan Nobuto 2 JCCC Events VP, Management Ann Ashley Secretary Sharon Marubashi Treasurer Chris Reid 3 Toronto Japanese Film Festival Directors Ken Fukushima Anzu Hara 日 Chris Hope 4-6 JCCC News Warren Kawaguchi Karen Kuwahara 系 Lorene Nagata 7 Heritage & Sedai News Christine Nakamura Cary Rothbart 11 Legacy Update Ross Saito 文 Nao Seko Tak Yoshida 15-16 Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions 化 Advisors Mackenzie Clugston (Ambassador of Canada to Japan) 17-20 日本語紙面 Sid Ikeda Miki Kobayashi 会 Mickey Matsubayashi Steve Oikawa Connie Sugiyama 館 JCCC Foundation Chair Shari Hosaki Calendar of Events 役 JCCC Staff James Heron 員 April Executive Director Fri 3 JCCC closed -Good Friday [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.224 Fri 10 Rakugo with Sansho Nakamura Kathy Tazumi 及 Sat 11 Karaoke Club Accounting/General Administration Manager [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.229 Sun 12 Kumihimo Workshop Christine Takasaki び Mon 13 Manju Workshop Community Events Coordinator Thu 16 Tsugaru Shamisen & Taiko Concert [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.221 Wed 22 Origami Workshop Haruko Ishihara ス Sat 25 Karaoke Club Community Rentals Coordinator [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.228 Sun 26 Manju Bee Christine Seki タ Thurs 30 Movie Night - A Boy and his Samurai Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development May [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.231 Sat 2 Bazaar Sally Kumagawa ッ Sun 10 Kumihimo Workshop Donations/Memberships/Classes Database Administrator Mon 18 JCCC closed -Victoria Day [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.223 Thu 21 Movie Night - Kanzaburo Yuki Hipsh フ Sat 23 Karaoke Club Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.235 Mon 25 Manju Workshop Wed 27 Origami Workshop Sandy Chan Executive Assistant/Newsletter & Website Sat 30 Sakura Gala [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.226 Maki Klotz June Receptionist/Office Assistant Thu 11 Toronto JFF opening [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.227 Sat 13 Karaoke Club Elizabeth Fujita Sat 20 Karaoke Club Heritage and Sedai Project Fri 26 Toronto JFF closing [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.303 Sat 27 Nagata Shachu Concert Constantin Dutescu Operations and Technical Coordinator [email protected] 416-460-3522 JCCC Reception Desk [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext. 222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter SUBMISSION DEADLINE Editors: James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Sandy Chan Deadline for the May 2015 issue is Friday April 10, 2015. Japanese Section: Maki Klotz, Haruko Ishihara, Sandy Chan 5月号の締め切りは2015年4月10日(金）です。 Your news is welcome! Please contact: Cover Picture: Sakura by Mark Yungblut [email protected] tel 416-441-2345 ext.226

2 KOJI YAMAGUCHI - Tsugaru Shamisen Rakugo Performance by YOSHIHIKO FUEKI - Taiko Sansho Nakamura – 2015 North American Tour Live Concert @ JCCC Kobayashi Hall “Matsuyama Kagami (Mirror)”

Koji Yamaguchi will be back with his shamisen at the JCCC along Rakugo is coming to the JCCC this Spring! Sansho Nakamura will with international taiko performer Yoshihiko Fueki. be coming to the JCCC from Kumamoto, Japan. He will perform “Matsuyama Mirror” in Japanese first, followed by the English version. Each performance is about 30 minutes.

Date: Friday April 10, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $5.00 (JCCC members); $7 (General) *Reservation required. Please call JCCC reception at 416-441- 2345 ext.222 to reserve your seat.

Greetings from Sansho Nakamura: "I'm Sansho Nakamura, a rakugo artist visiting from Kumamo- to, Japan. Rakugo is a traditional Japanese storytelling art form which has been performed for over 400 years. In the stories of Rakugo, various kinds of people live together - sometimes quar- relling, sometimes helping each other. Rakugo depicts scenes of human life, and provides an occasion for audience to laugh at their own foolishness, and also appreciate the charming and humane parts of us all. The featured story for this event is "Matsuyama mirror". The story takes place a long time ago in Matsuyama village. At that time, mirrors were not yet widely available. One day, a farmer named Shousuke saw a mirror without knowing what it was... Please come to this special performance to listen to the rest of the story unfold in both English and in Japanese."

Date: Thursday April 16, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Tickets: $22.12 (+HST) for members and students $26.55 (+HST) for non-members

Tickets can be purchased at JCCC reception in person or by phone at 416-441-2345 ext 222. Tickets can also be purchased online through ticketweb at www.ticketweb.ca

Yoshihiko Fueki - Studied Japanese musical instruments from a young age, and was involved in the start up of the taiko group, Dacunto. Since then he has been introducing Japanese taiko within and outside of Japan through solo concerts and workshops. He belongs to various Japanese musical groups and enjoys collaborating with musicians from different music genres.

Koji Yamaguchi - Under his grandmother’s (shamisen teacher) influence, he became a performer celebrated not only in Japan but also internationally, and teaches shamisen at his own school, Yamaguchi Koji Sangenkai all over Japan. Yamaguchi has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout Japan. He is also a member of the famous shamisen group Hayate, with Kenichi Yoshida of international superstar Yoshida Brothers as its producer.

3 Toronto Japanese Film Festival Announces 2015 Line-Up

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 4th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival has announced its line-up for 2015. The Toronto Japanese Film festival is dedicated to showcasing the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences and the Japanese Film Academy. The 2015 festival will be held from Thursday June 11, 2015 to Friday June 26, 2015 and will feature 19 films including many North American and Canadian premieres. Some highlights include:

- The North American premiere of Masayuki Suo’s (Shall We Dance?, A Terminal Trust) geisha version of My Fair Lady, LADY MAIKO starring Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroki Hasegawa and Tamiyo Kusakari. Director Suo and star Tamiyo Kusakari will be here as guest of the festival to introduce the film and take questions at our closing reception.

- The North American premiere of Masato Harada’s (Climber’s High, Chronicle of my Mother) KAKEKOMI, a charming Edo-era comedy-drama that could just as easily be titled :Divorce, Samurai Style!” Starring Yo Oizumi, Erika Toda and Hikari Mistushima.

- The Toronto premiere of Yuya Ishii’s THE VANCOUVER ASAHI with Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi and Mitsuki Takahata

- The North American premiere of Daihachi Yoshida’s (The Kirishima Thing) thriller PALE MOON starring Rie Miyazawa (who won the Best Actress at the Japanese Academy Awards), Sousuke Ikematsu and Yuko Oshima

- The North American premiere of A SAMURAI CHRONICLE, based on Rin Hamuro’s Naoki Prize winning novel and nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Awards. Starring Koji Yakusho, Mieko Harada, Junichi Okada, Maki Horikita

- The North America premiere Ryuichi Hiroki’s May-December romance, HER GRANDDAUGHTER featuring stand-out performances by Nana Eikura, Etsushi Toyokawa and Sakura Ando

- The Canadian premiere of Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s shocking MY MAN, a chilling Japanese spin on Lolita staring Tadanobu Asano and Fumi Nikaido and winner of Best Film and Best Actor at the 36th Moscow International Film Festival; Best Film, Mainichi Film Awards.

Other films include Momoko Ando’s 0.5MM, Setsuro Wakamatsu’s SNOW ON THE BLADES, , Shinobu Yaguchi’s WOOD JOB, Mipo O’s THE SUN SHINES ONLY THERE, Hideki Takeuchi’s THERMAE ROMAE II, Takahiro Miki’s HOT ROAD and Tomo Goda’s BEING BORN – TOGETHER FOREVER. This year's festival will also include screenings at Vancouver’s National Nikkei Heritage Museum and Cultural Centre. Tickets go on sale May 4 with five and ten-film pass buyers receiving valuable gift packages form Shiseido Canada. Please check our website www.torontojff.com for more details. More in our next newsletter.

4 APRIL MOVIE A Boy and his Samurai

Director Yoshihiro Nakamura’s (Fish Story, Snow White Murder Mystery) delicious time travel comedy chronicles the adventures of Kijima Yasube, a samurai who accidentally travels through time from Edo-era Japan to present-day Japan where he meets a single working mother Hiroko and her young son Tomoya. He soon finds he has a rare gift that will allow him to thrive in the modern world…as a Pastry Chef! The three begin to bond as a family but the time for Yasube to say “goodbye” and return to the Edo period is drawing close… Hilarious, sweet and earnest, starring Ryo Nishikido, Rie Tomosaka and Fuku Suzuki. Based on a manga by Gen Araki.

Date: Thursday April 30, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Tickets: $8 (JCCC Members), $10 (General) Tickets can be purchased at JCCC Reception, or at 416-441-2345 ext.222.

Kamp Kodomo New!! Seniors’ Supper Club

Summer Sessions The Seniors’ Supper Club is a new club being offered through Heritage for those seniors interested in learning more about Mark your calendars and cooking for one!! don’t miss out on the all the summer fun at the We are planning six monthly sessions starting in April where JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo’s participants will experience and learn: summer session has • Hands-on preparation of a meal where participants will prep started registration. Join the ingredients, cook the food, and enjoy the supper together. us for a busy week filled • What to look for when purchasing ingredients and shopping for with sessions covering a value and quality wide range of activities • How to prepare ingredients including martial arts, • Basic food safety for food preparation, storage, freezing, and ikebana, origami, folklore, language, and so much more! “best before date” usage The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to • Nutrition tips Friday. Sessions will run on July 6 – 10, July 13 – 17, and July 20 • Cooking techniques – 24. Fees for this program are $200 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 % discount will be applied for JCCC family members and Each session will run from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, and costs additional children from the same family will receive a 5% discount. $20.00 per participant to a maximum of 12 participants per session. If you register before April 30th, you get the earlybird pricing of just Each session will include a demo chef, cooking assistants, a $180 per child! handout which will include the list of all of the ingredients required, Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am and equipment needed to prepare the meal, the recipe with cooking from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm with an additional cost of $35 per session. directions, preparation times, and cooking & healthy eating tips. Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritious snacks per day, Please look for the insert flyer in this newsletter or at the and a special activity each week. Campers are required to bring a reception desk to sign up for each session. lunch and drink. Registration has already begun and the registration deadline is Friday June 26, 2015 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 20 children per session. For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca. JCCC ANNUAL BAZAAR

The JCCC Annual Bazaar committee is busy organizing our biggest one-day fundraiser of the year! So mark your calendar for Saturday May 2, 2015 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Please note the new starting time of noon this year! We are opening a half hour earlier. You don’t want to arrive and find that all the best bargains are gone!! As usual, the Annual Bazaar is a shopping extravaganza with great deals on Noritake tableware, logoware, lawn accessories, gardening items, baked goods, etc., plus lots of white/pink elephant treasures and of course our Silent Auction with some great products to bid on. There will also be lots of food for sale such as sushi, udon, tempura - for take home or dining in while you take a break from your shopping spree. If this is your first time attending, remember to stop at the bank on the way over. Most sales are cash only and we don’t have an ATM on site. Don’t let a lack of ready cash hold you back from getting that fabulous bargain! Please come and support your JCCC! We welcome donations of all kinds – baked goods (including cakes, pies, cookies, squares, etc), Japanese food (including manju, sekihan, chiraishi, bentos, etc), white elephant, new products, etc. Non-perishable donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception desk anytime. Perishable donations that can be refrigerated can be accepted on May 1st and of course on the 2nd. While we appreciate everyone’s generosity, we are unable to accept any clothing donations. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext.221 or christinet@jccc. on.ca.

Date: Saturday May 2, 2015 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Admission: Free

Bazaar Volunteering Opportunities

We have many opportunities for volunteers. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Types of work in need of volunteer help are as follows:

Manju Bee - Sunday April 26, 2015 (10:00am - 4:00pm) - No experience is necessary.

This is an opportunity for people to learn how to make a few different types of manju (red bean Japanese sweets). Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 21, 2015

Preparation Day - Friday May 1, 2015 (All day) • Assist with setting up booths and the areas for sales (Anytime between 9:30am to approximately 7pm) • Making Inarizushi and some light food (12:30pm to 5pm) Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015

Sushi Bee - Saturday May 2, 2015 (7:00am- ) - Experienced people welcome!

In order to offer the best quality sushi possible, we will be rolling the sushi in the morning before the doors open. Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015

During Bazaar - Saturday May 2, 2015 • Parking Attendant (10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm) • Crowd Control at the door (11am-3pm) • Eco bag sales crew (11pm-4:30pm) • Food Booth (10am-5pm) • Kitchen Help (9am-2pm, 11am-5pm) • Waiter/ Waitress (11am-5pm) • Clean-up (3pm-7pm) And many more! Volunteer sign up deadline: Tuesday April 28, 2015

Sign up is available online at www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/ Or you can contact Yuki Hipsh at [email protected], or 416-441-2345 ext.235

6 Spring Festival 2015

After a February that was the coldest in recorded history, Torontonians were desperate for any sign that Spring was on the way. This must have been the reason why thousands of visitors flocked to the JCCC for its annual Spring Festival/ Haru Matsuri. Upon entering the building, visitors were awed by the impressive Hina Ningyo doll display. But the visual attractions didn’t stop there. Throughout the building were many more spectacular, one-of-a-kind displays related to the Samurai theme. Included in this array were several swords from the private collections of members of JCCC's sword appreciation club, the Token Kai. In Kobayashi Hall visitors found a variety of vendors, and cultural crafts as well as live entertainment. Of course, there were also demonstrations of martial arts in the dojos, tea ceremonies, a vast selection of Japanese food and more vendors throughout the building. At the other end of our building, we had a bustling room of activities for children, including a Japanese Style painting activity run by our artist in residence Nao Uda and many enthusiastic volunteers. With all that there was to see and do, it was no wonder everyone had a great day! The JCCC thanks the individuals, groups and organizations that provided the entertainment and demonstrations. We also thank all the great volunteers and staff, who helped raise this great community tradition to new and greater heights!

Top: Volunteers and staff setting up the Hina Dolls Display (photo courtesy of Jan Nobuto). Bottom (left to right): Bustling activity in the food court (photo courtesy of Kitty Huang); Kids Activity Area & Taiko Performance in the Kobayashi Hall (photos courtesy of Yosh Inouye).

Kamo Room at the JCCC Officially Opens

The official opening of Kamo Room (formerly Multi 2A) at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre was held on Monday March 9, 2015. During this intimate reception with the Kamo Family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo were presented with the Kamo Room plaque by Gary Kawaguchi, JCCC President. Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo made a generous donation to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in memory of Denzo and Kiku Kamo. The reception featured a performance by the Ohana Hula Club’s Golden Luna and Moana groups, showcasing an example of the cultural classes and activities that take place in the Kamo Room on a daily basis. Located on the second floor of the JCCC, the Kamo Room is also a centre of activity for Japanese language classes, ping pong, and dance groups Himawari Buyo, Ayame Kai and Sakura Kai. The JCCC is greatly appreciative of Mr. and Mrs. S. Kamo for their generous donation and support in the promotion of Japanese culture. See the bustling activites in the Kamo Room next time you visit the JCCC!

Photo courtesy of Constantin Dutescu. 7 Sedai Heads West! Sedai Corner

We’ve officially turned the corner and entered spring, and Sedai has some fresh updates to keep you in the loop! First, Sedai would like to thank and acknowledge interviewee Haruyuki “Harry” Okada, for taking the time with the Sedai Project to document his family’s history through an invaluable collection of photos and anecdotes to accompany his interview. Having been born into Japanese occupied China shortly before the outbreak of World War II, Harry’s memories of people and places, captured in photographs but remembered in detail, have added an incredible layer to his recorded interview. Second, Sedai would like to begin highlighting stories, anecdotes, and individuals who you can learn more about on our website, at www. sedai.ca. First up is Sedai interviewee and dear friend, Keo Shibatani. After adding his unique voice to our archives about his experiences in Tashme, and enlightening us on the difficulties many Canadian Nikkei faced upon landing in postwar Japan, Keo has continued to give back to the community through his spirit of volunteerism. Most recently, Keo assisted the coordinators of the 20th Glendon Annual International Studies – Japan Symposium, coordinated by York University. Sedai Project friends Frank Moritsugu and Dr. Greg Robinson also took part in leading discussions of Japanese Canadians and the concepts of identity. For more information on the symposium, which occurred in March, visit www.japansymposium.com. As well, visit sedai.ca for archived video footage of Keo! Lastly, do you know anyone in the greater Vancouver area whose story should be added to the Sedai Project? Sedai will be making a special trip to the west coast this year, and would love to increase the depth and breadth of stories in our archives. If you would like to step up and support our community records, or if you know someone who should be a part of our recorded mosaic (in Vancouver, in Toronto, or otherwise!), please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, at [email protected] or 416-441-2345 ext.303.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration for Nostalgia Night 2015 on Saturday July 4, 2015 and join us as we honour the New Japanese Canadian Association (NJCA) for its almost 40 years of supporting the Ijusha community and building a strong relationship with the JCCC. Come and share memories built over the years, find out about the NJCA’s various clubs and committees, catch up with family and friends, and of course enjoy the wonderful Japanese Canadian buffet. Early Bird registration is until Friday June 5, 2015 and seats are limited. Don’t be disappointed, complete the registration form enclosed in this issue of the newsletter and submit it right away!

Early Bird Registration until Friday June 5, 2015. JCCC members: $15; General: $20; Children ages 6-13: $5; Children under 5 yrs: free. Tables of 10 at the early bird price: $150.00 per table.

From Friday June 6, 2015: JCCC members: $20; General: $25; Children 6-13: $5; Children under 5 yrs: free Tables of 10: $200.00 per table Registration ends on Friday June 26, 2015.

8 Current and Upcoming Exhibits Heritage Corner

At last, spring has officially sprung! Here are the latest updates from Heritage – check out our upcoming events, exhibits, and more! This year’s Haru Matsuri saw record attendance, and the Archive and Collections Committee was proud to be able to create a number of displays throughout the building. Come check out the ongoing display of samurai culture related artefacts, ukiyo-e (woodblock) prints, and our spotlight exhibit on the relationship between the Jewish and Japanese Canadian communities from the postwar Toronto area. Keep an eye out for developing displays near the entrance to the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre. As well, the Ontario Legislative Assembly will be housing a display from the JCCC Collection beginning in April, running through to the summer. If you have a chance, stop by Queen’s Park for a free public tour, to see what Archive and Collections has put together on behalf of the community. And lastly from our archives this month, the JCCC was thrilled to receive a donation of two works by Japanese Canadian artist Shizue Takashima. Her works will be on display beginning in May – look out for them in Heritage Court (at the entrance to the Heritage Lounge). The Arts Committee has been busy preparing a series of exciting exhibits for the community and public at large. First, we are pleased to present an exhibition of works by Canadian artist York Wilson, for the month of May. These works are a series of paintings based on the poetry of Japanese poet Hagiwara Sakutaro, which appeared in the publication Face at the Bottom of the World. In June, our next exhibit will be a presentation by JCCC Artist in Residence, Nao Uda. Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Nao graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and has shown her work in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, and Jordan. Her upcoming exhibit titled “316 Powell Street” is about her grandfather, who was born in Vancouver in 1924. Nao has created a fictional memory of her grandfather – who had passed before she could hear the story of his life – through her art. Works on display will be inspired by and researched through the oral histories and archives at the JCCC, as well as several trips to her grandfather’s birthplace on Powell Street. Nao and the JCCC would like to acknowledge the support of the Pola Art Foundation in Japan for her upcoming exhibit. And lastly from the Arts Committee is an open call to artists in the community for ARTSU MATSURI 2015! Returning after a two-year hiatus, the JCCC Gallery will be home to an exhibition of works in various media, by community members. For artist registration information, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project, at the details below. The show runs from July 2nd to the 16th – be sure not to miss it! Lastly, the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre was pleased to have Seneca Hill Collegiate, and students from Aoyama Gakuin in Aoyama, Japan, visit the Centre and learn about the history of Japanese Canadians. For many of the students, learning about the history of Japanese Canadian internment and forced relocation was a new experience. Heritage would like to thank the wonderful Archives volunteers and Sedai interviewees for their assistance in bringing history to life! For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Fujita-Kwan, Manager of Heritage and the Sedai Project at [email protected], or 416-441-2345 ext 303.

Summer Internships at the JCCC

The JCCC is accepting applications for the position(s) of Collections Assistant and Heritage Assistant, for an internship placement at the JCCC from June through August of 2015 (dependent on funding).

All successful candidates must meet the following criteria:

- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada - will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; - are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; - will not have another full-time job (in total, over 30 hours a week between occupations); - have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the position; - intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the internship. Note: Students with a disability are eligible for part-time work.

For full details and complete job posting, please contact [email protected] for further information. 9 One of the Sakura Gala’s many highlights is the presentation of 2015 Sakura Gala the Sakura Award. The Award recognizes exceptional contributions by individuals in the promotion, and exchange of Japanese culture Are you interested in attending the Sakura Gala? Now is your and enhancing awareness of Nikkei heritage within Canada and opportunity to learn more about this special evening and purchase abroad. In 2015, the JCCC will honour Joy Kogawa and Haruki your table or ticket. Murakami with Sakura Awards. The Sakura Gala is the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Sakura Gala sponsorships are $10,000 and up, tables are (JCCC) premier fundraiser. The Gala is a black tie affair that is an $5,000 and individual tickets are $500. There are many other unprecedented celebration of the best of Japanese and Canadian opportunities to support the Sakura Gala such as donating a silent culture. The prestige and tradition of the Sakura Gala has resulted auction item or buying an ad in the evening programme. in the consistent growth of supporters and sponsors year after year. For all enquiries, please contact Sarah Burd at 416-449-0788 In its seventh year, the Sakura Gala will take place on Saturday or [email protected]. May 30, 2015 at the JCCC. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening celebrating and mingling with top authors and members of the publishing industry. The evening, hosted by CBC Radio’s Mary Ito, will showcase hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner marrying Japanese and Canadian flavours. The talented Japanese singer-songwriter Tatsuya Ishii will perform and there will also be spectacular silent and live auctions.

Japanese singer-songwriter, Tatsuya Ishii

Recognizing our Volunteers JCCC Volunteer Committee

This year’s Spring Festival saw one of the largest participation of volunteers, with over 200 volunteers involved in every aspects of the 2-day event. The success of all JCCC events depends heavily on the dedication of our volunteers. In return, the JCCC wants to ensure that all volunteers are duly recognised. In light of this, the JCCC would like to ask for your partnership in helping us update our volunteer database. This database is an important tool to keep record of everyone who has contributed their time to the various activities at the JCCC. The JCCC wants to learn more about the length of time and the kinds of activities that our volunteers take part in. This information will also be used each year as the JCCC nominates volunteers for Ontario’s Volunteer Service Awards. Therefore, we would like to kindly ask all volunteers- veterans and newcomers- to fill out a 2015 Volunteer Profile. All information provided to us will be kept strictly confidential. This form is accessible online for your convenience at www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer, and paper copies are also available at the JCCC reception. If you have any concerns regarding the volunteer profile form, please contact Yuki Hipsh at 416-441-2345 ext.235 or [email protected].

10 Theatre Production Zero Hour @ JCCC

Miwa Yanagi and her production team treated a full house in the Kobayashi Hall to an entertaining and thought-provoking production of "Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose's Last Tape". The themes drawn from the play also led to some lively Q&A discussion with producer Miwa Yanagi herself. This was JCCC's first foray into live theatre on this scale, but given the success of this production, it won't be our last! Many thanks to the audience and hardworking volunteers.

Photo courtesy of Dave Ohashi

JCCC Judo-Kai competitors win in British Columbia Ken Fukushima, JCCC Judo Kai

On February 25 to 28, 2015, the Canada Winter Games were held in Prince George, BC. Three athletes from the JCCC Judo Kai were part of Team Ontario. Brothers Mohab and Shady El Nahas won gold medals in the Male -81kg and -90kg categories respectively, and Yassin Youssef won the bronze medal in the Male -60kg category. After their individual competitions, all 3 of the JCCC Judo-Kai members were selected for Ontario’s entry in the Team Judo event. In the finals against Quebec, Mohab won his match with a beautiful ippon throw and Shady won his match in dominant fashion to clinch the Team Judo gold medal for Ontario. On March 7 & 8, 2015, at the Pacific International tournament held at the Olympic Oval in Richmond, BC, Shady won double gold by placing first in both the U21 and men’s -90kg category, and Youssef Youssef won the gold medal in the men’s -60kg category with wins over opponents from Japan and BC then finishing with a spectacular ippon throw in the finals against his opponent from Quebec. More good news - as the number 1 ranked competitor nationally in his category, on March 2, 2015 Youssef Youssef was named to the Canadian Team for the Pan American Judo Championships that will be held in Edmonton this April. Congratulations to all for the good results coming from your hard work, with best wishes and support for continued success!

BC Pacific International gold medallists Youssef Youssef (left) and Shady El Nahas (right) Photo courtesy of Yassin Youssef The JCCC has Been There for You and Your Family Now is the Time for Family Philanthropy and Your Family Legacy

Making your philanthropy a family enterprise is an extraordinary opportunity that can benefit your family in many ways and result in creative and significant contributions to society. At its best, family philanthropy is the pooled product of the family’s ideals, creativity, diverse skills and passions. Working together on philanthropic giving can be a deeply satisfying and enjoyable experience for a family and have major impact on the family’s well being. The potential benefits of family philanthropy include:

• A deepened connection to each other and a bridge to the outside world through a sense of shared enterprise on important social and community issues. • A forum for collaboration and problem solving within the family. • A chance to express and test values that the family as a whole believes in and is willing to stand for. • An inter-generational common ground that increases communication, sharing and understanding within and across generations.

Overall, with the right tools and guidance, family philanthropy can be one of the best opportunities to strengthen and pass on a real family legacy in the community. The JCCC has provided this opportunity to many families and is prepared to help ensure that your family giving makes the most difference for you and the community.

As the JCCC starts the see spring blossom, we ask the community to ponder giving to the Yesterday Today Tomorrow Campaign. Let’s make 2015 the year in which your passion for the cause, the community and your family is transformed into precision in terms of a gift that truly makes a difference.

If you have any questions regarding the Capital Campaign, or if you would like to learn more about Leaving a Legacy at the JCCC please contact William Petruck at 416-249-0788 or [email protected]

Fred Sasaki Makes an Estate Gift to the JCCC Foundation

Fred Sasaki was a tremendous benefactor and extraordinary volunteer to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Fred played an integral role in helping to build a legacy for our community, which will hold for many future generations to come. He was a founding member of the JCCC Foundation and a dedicated and contributing leader and volunteer at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Fred also shared his stories about growing up and how his family was affected by the internment with the JCCC’s Sedai Project.

Fred is one of the largest individual donors to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. He was generous to the JCCC in his lifetime, donating to the JCCC’s capital campaign and was a founding funder of the Sakura Gala. The JCCC honoured Fred with an Ishizue Award. The Award acknowledges and expresses appreciation and respect to members or friends of the Japanese Canadian community who have made exceptional contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre over many years.

Beyond these previous gifts to the JCCC, Fred made a provision in his estate for a gift to the JCCC Foundation. The JCCC Foundation is focused on capital preservation and supports the JCCC annually through a disbursement. The JCCC will always be grateful for Fred’s generosity, support and leadership. Haiku Corner 俳句コーナー Renowned Butoh Master Natsu Nakajima Performs 春雨の木下につたふ雫かな芭蕉 Harusame no ko shita ni tsutau shizuku kana Bashou Alongside World-Class Artists Spring rain Internationally acclaimed Japanese Butoh artist Natsu Nakajima Conveyed under the trees joins a stellar line-up at this year’s CanAsian International Dance In drops. Festival, taking place on Thursday April 30, 2015 to Saturday May 2, 2015 at 8pm at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. It’s the first 宿の春何もなくこそ何もあれ素堂 time Tokyo-based Nakajima, one of the first women involved in the Yado no haru Nani mo nakukoso nanimo are Sodou Butoh movement, will take part in the biennial dance festival, now In my hut this spring, in its 18th year. There is nothing, – There is everything! About CanAsian Dance Established in 1997, CanAsian Dance presents and cultivates exceptional dance inspired by Asian ideas and expressions. Led by Artistic Director Denise Fujiwara, CanAsian has earned critical acclaim for its world-class programming. This includes Office Space for Rent at JCCC the biennial CanAsian International Dance Festival – a weeklong festival of performances, matinees, and workshops that reflect Office space of 672 sq.ft. is available on the 2nd floor of the JCCC. dance traditions from across Asia – as well as annual artistic, Located in a spacious, newly renovated building, it comes with free educational and professional development activities. CanAsian parking, and has great access to DVP. If interested, please contact Dance has garnered 14 Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations for Nao Seko at (416)444-9900 x227. artists presented in its festivals. To find out more, please visit www. canasiandance.com

2015 Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Shinbokukai Hiroshima Kenjin Kai It’s again time to note the date of the Hiroshima Kenjin Kai get- together. Whether you have Hiroshima connections or not, you are cordially invited to our party on Saturday April 4, 2015, at the Toronto Buddhist Temple, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto. The Bento is expected to cost $15 but is free to members over the age of 80. Membership is $5 per person. It would be appreciated if those people planning to attend this function would place their bento order by contacting one of the following: Lily Motomura 905-881-1076 [email protected] GeorgeNakano 905-785-9381 [email protected] Tamiko Hikida 905-385-1430 (Hamilton) [email protected] Registration and reception starts at 12:30pm with a Buddhist memorial service to follow at 1:00pm. As usual there will be the regular features – a short business meeting, karaoke, The Game of 100 Ghosts* a group sing song, bingo and a door prize raffle following the Readings By Poet Terry Watada bento. David Fujino A few volunteers to help set up tables and chairs at 11:00am and also donations of desserts and door prize items would be Poet Terry Watada is reading from The Game of 100 Ghosts on appreciated. Thursday April 16, 2015, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the East Asian Library, 8th floor (in the John P. Robarts Library, University of Toronto), 130 St. George St., Toronto. For more information, please contact Lu Gan at 416 -978-1025. *Please note amendment to article title from print version.

13 Players Needed for Sunday JC 3-PITCH League Extraordinary Bob Doi Experiences —A SYNERGY OF MUSIC & WINE IN The Japanese Canadian 3-Pitch Baseball League begin its’ 29th THE HEART OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE season of play at the end of May and we are looking for additional players. Our non-profit League, founded in 1987, is mixed, with women SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 and men, of ages 18 to 60+ and skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Our main objective is to provide a social, yet friendly SPRING competitive environment for persons or families of Japanese ancestry, as well as those who have an interest or connection INTO to Japanese culture, to participate and integrate, to meet others MUSIC sharing similar culture, heritage and interests, to have fun and to 2:00 PM make friends. @ STRATUS Games are on Sunday (excluding the August long weekends) MOTHER-DAUGHTER CONCERT PIANISTS mornings (9:30am-12:00pm) from the May long weekend to the end Mari Kodama and Karin Kei Nagano of August in the Warden and Steeles Avenue area (Scarborough/ ’commanding and electrifying’ —L.A. TIMES Markham border). We host post-game BBQ’s during the season and provide a subsidized banquet in September. Each team pitches FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 8:00 PM to their own players (players hit every inning) in a slow pitch/lob ball 7:30 PM MICHAEL BUBLÉ’S LEAD JAZZ TRUMPETER format with each player receiving 3 (men) or 4 (women) pitches. SOPRANO Jumaane Smith Membership Deadline: Saturday May 9, 2015 Julia Bullock I Only Have Eyes For You is “An essential Early bird draw for all applications and payments received by ’ravishingly visceral’ album… definitive and timeless” Friday May 1, 2015. —THE NEW YORK TIMES —PRESIDENT, SMOOTHJAZZ.COM GLOBAL RADIO Membership Fee: $75.00 (no increase in 13 years!) Includes: team sweater, team photograph, refreshments at FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BRAVONIAGARA.ORG OR CALL 289-868-9177 all games, league BBQs, subsidized banquet with trophies & door prizes, all bases, bats, balls and other equipment, (players are asked to supply their own glove). First Day of Play: Sunday, May 17, 2015 BNFA_15_JCCC ad 4x5_FIN.indd 1 2015-02-09 10:03 AM Intimate Classical Concert in If you would like additional information about the JC 3-Pitch League or would like to Register to Play, please call or email one of Niagara Wine Country the following committee members or check out our website: www. Christine Mori, Bravo Niagara! jc3pitch.com or email us at: [email protected].

On Saturday April 25, 2015, Bravo Niagara! presents a dynamic Glen Kawaguchi 416-755-6421 (evenings) duo, internationally-acclaimed concert pianists, Mari Kodama Jon Nagamatsu 647-988-5036 (evenings) and her daughter Karin Kei Nagano. Hailed as “Commanding and Rob Takimoto 416-569-8147 electrifying” by The LA Times, Osaka-born pianist Mari Kodama has Bob Doi email: [email protected] established an international reputation for her profound musicality and articulate virtuosity in performances throughout Japan, Europe and North America. A major highlight of the season for Mari is the release of the complete collection of Beethoven Piano Sonatas as a box set (Pentatone), the culmination of more than a decade’s work. Born to a musical family, 15-year-old Karin Kei Nagano is the daughter of Mari Kodama and renowned Maestro Kent Nagano of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. She recently released her first CD with the Cecilia String Quartet, which has been highly acclaimed by the press. Karin travels extensively with her parents, regularly joining them on their international tours, in addition to splitting her academic and professional studies between Paris and Munich. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear these two phenomenal pianists perform together in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Experience the synergy of music and wine as Bravo Niagara! transforms Stratus 2014 JC3-Pitch Champions Wietzes Toyota (Left to Right): Vineyards' Press Alley into an intimate, industrial chic concert hall Back Row:Jomar Dela Cruz, Ryan Terakita, Peter Reilly, Ryan Mellor, Ron Biason, Bob Doi Front Row: Sharyn Reilly, Tod Nagamatsu, Clark Shiao, Ron Dela Cruz with a 9-ft Steinway taking centre stage. For tickets and more Photo courtesy of Bob Doi. information, please visit www.bravoniagara.org. Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions You can purchase a Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre inscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, for a donation of $500. Corporate and Group inscriptions are also available at the $2,000 giving level. To make your dedication, call the JCCC or visit us online at www.jccc.on.ca. Proceeds will support the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre's ongoing operation and programming.

INDIVIDUALS / COUPLES Shari Hosaki and Darren Gani Koby Kobayashi Yasuhiko & Kyoko Abe Wayne and Cheryl Hosaki Kristin Kobayashi Harry and Pat Adachi In memory of George and Kay Hosaki Miki and Shoko Kobayashi Terry and Koto Adachi Henry and Dianne Hotta KOBO Isao Rose (Kato) Aihoshi - In Gratitude Yasumasa and Keiko Ichida Hisako Kondo Scottie and Iso Amemori Yoshi and Takako Ichida Katsu and Kanekichi Kosaka - In memory Dr. Arnold Tsuneo and Sadako Arai Hisae & Seichi Willie Ichiyen - In memory Kensuke Kosaka Volunteer Thomas and Betty Lou Arai Terry (Toru) and Evie Idenouye Yoshie Kosaka John Armstrong Elsie and Katsu Iguchi Kiyoshi and Aiko Koyanagi - In memory Bryan and Maiko Asa Masuko and Hideyo Iguchi In memory Masayuki Kumabe - In memory Roy and Yukie Asa Arthur & Mariko Ikeda Morio and Fumiko Kumagawa Ann and David Ashley Sid and Marie Ikeda Taeko Kumamoto - In memory Donna (Sakaguchi) and Bob Davis Teruko Ikeda Fumio and Kimiye Kuramoto Eiji and Sharon Doi Junji and Toshiko Ikeno Noreen Kuroyama & Nao Seko Manabu and Tsuyuko Doi Glenn R Inamoto - In loving memory Fred and Pat Kusano Dennis and Lorraine Ebata Sanaye Inouye Ken and Rose Kutsukake - In memory Tsuneo Eguchi Kiyo and Sylvia Ise Ken and Barbara Kuwahara - In memory Masatomo (Mike) & Aiko Endo - In memory Arthur Asao and Tomo Ishii Mariko Liliefeldt Mitsuo Endo - In Memory Hiro and Shozo Ishikawa Toshio Harry and Umeno Doreen Machida Yasuko Endo Shirley S Isojima George Hiroshi and Mary Tsuruko Maeda Yasuteru Endo Arthur Shinji Ito Tom and Judy Maikawa Benjamin and Shirley Eto Chusaburo and Lily Ito - In memory Bob & Kay Marubashi Gerald Fowlie - In memory Denjiro Ito - In memory Paul and Sharon Marubashi Masanori and Yukie Fuchigami James & Eiko Ito Mike and Eleanor Maruno Reverend Tomofumi and Naoko Fujii Jukichi and Suga Ito - In memory Bruce and Ruth Matsuda Yosh and Doris Fujioka Kinue Ito - In memory Mary and Roy Matsui Gengo Tom and Sumi Fujita Mark and Miyo Ito Tom and Shizuye Matsui Alan and Patricia Fujiwara Mitsuyoshi Ito Arthur Asa Matsumoto Fukunaga Family Dr Richard Ito Carmen and Martha Matsunaga Kazumi and Ken Fukushima Shigemi Ito - In memory Shizuo & Sawaye Matsunaga - In Memory Koji and Tosh Goto Yoshimi Ito - In memory Naomi Matsushita and Scott Dobson Uncle Dave Tsutomu Hanada花田 - In memory Ken & Elaine Iwai Tom and Sachie Matsushita Tats & Eileen Harada - In memory George and Barbara Iwata Kay and Bob McBride Ted and Michiko Harada Tak Iwata Adam and Nicole Michelakos Tom and Shay (Iwasaki) Hashimoto Roy James Koei and May Mitsui Masanori & Natsuno Hayakawa - In memory Shizuko Kadoguchi Osamu Sam and Michiko Mizoguchi Shimizu Shirley Fumiye Hayakawa - In memory Shoichi & Yoshiko Kaneko - In gratitude Carolynne Mori and Greig Nishio Andrew Hayden Yoichi and Miyo (Hirota) Kato Toshiko (Hosaki) Mori In memory of Gerald Hayden Gary Kawaguchi and Gayle Taguchi Koji and Kay Morishita In memory of Senator Salter Hayden Goro and Takako Kawaguchi Hirokichi and Fujino Morita - In memory Eddy Hendra Hiro and Terrie Kawaguchi Jim Morita - In memory James and Masayo Heron Dr. and Mrs. John Kawaguchi Frank and Elisabeth (Betty) Moritsugu Lawrence and Dorothy Heron Kameo and Mariko Kawaguchi Aiko S Morton nee Nakamura Irene "Auntie Rene" Whiteside - In memory Iwaichi & Ryu Kawashiri - In memory Kevin and Brenda Murai Kunio and Susan Hidaka Masajiro and Katsuko Kimura Kinsuke and Kaworu Muranaka Kimi Hiraishi - In memory Mr. & Mrs. Kinoshita Spencer Kikue and Harry T Muraoka - In memory Mary and Tomi Hiraishi Frank Masaki and Dianne Kitazaki Min and Lil Nagahara Teru and Jimmy Hiraishi - In meory Don & Eiko Kiyonaga Yoichi and Asano Nagai - In memory Stan Hiraki and Dr. A. Marjorie Wani 古林Art & Misako Kobayashi nee Fukatsu深津 Roy and Chiyoko Nagamatsu Toyoshi and Kazuko Hiramatsu - In memory Coby and Yone Kobayashi - In memory Tokiko and Yoshikatsu Nagami - In memory Masajiro and Ume Honkawa Hajime and Kyoko Kobayashi K. Nagao Dr Noble and Amy Hori - In memory Kazuo and Chiyono Kobayashi - In memory Yoshimatsu and Hanako Nagao - In memory Dr Tatsuo Hori and Penny Abernethy Hori Kevin Kobayashi Lorene Nagata and Steven Turnbull 15 Friends of the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Inscriptions (Cont.)

Shichitaro and Naka Nagata - In memory Ihei & Misao (Kodama) Sasaguchi Frank and Toshiko Usami In memory of Stoney Nagata Mitsuru and Grace Sasaki Etsusaburo Mitsuye George Toshiko Uyeyama Tony and Eva Nagata Naka and Fred Sasaki Dale and Joe Vaillancourt Bill and Phyllis Nakagawa Joy Sato Alan and Paul Wakayama Ichiro and Setsuko Nakagawa Mickey and Satoko Sato - In memory Peter and Ethel Wakayama Kazuo"Curly" and Kyoko"Kay" Nakagawa Takashi and Yoshiko Sawa Frank Yamada - In memory George and Terry Nakamura Hajime and Setsuko Sawada Hugo and Sumi Yamamoto - In Loving Memory Joe.D.Ichizo and Miyo Nakamura Kenzo and Evelyn Sekiya Kameichi and Umeko Yamane In memory Mikio and Yukiko Nakamura Sam and Masako (Kosaka) Seto George Kaoru Kikue Kay Yamashita Shigeru Bill & Frances Yaeki Nakamura Keo and Eiko Shibatani Hiroki and Himari Yamashita Sumiko Jane and Tadashi Ronald Nakamura Kaz and Ruby Shikaze Kumiko Kay Yamamoto Yamashita Takeo Ujo and Yukie Nakano - In memory Yoko Shimanuki Kumiko and Masuo Yamashita Linda and Mas Nakao Hide Hyodo Shimizu In memory Toshiko and Takato Yamashita Akira Namba - In memoriam Kaide Barbara Joy Gail Shimizu Tsutomu Tom and Masae Muraki Yamashita Molly Nishikawa - In Memory Ron Shimizu & Edy Goto Min and Lydia Yatabe Denise Yae Nishimura Clara and Joe Shimoda Rev. Stan and Aileen Yokota Jutaro and Shige Nishimura - In memory Henry Masakazu and Helen Yasuko Shimoda Patricia and Harold Yoneyama Tomi and Nana Nishimura Brenda Shin Charles Masato Yoshida in memory Tak Pollie Dawna Nishino Masashi and Rose Emiko Shin Shige and Sue Yoshida In memory of Joyce and Ian Nishio Michael Shin - In memory Tak and Fumi Yoshida Joyce Nishio - In memory Roy and Kay Shin - In memory Tetsuya and Takako Yoshimoto Kaz and Sachi Nishio David and Emiko Shiozaki - In memory Dr John M and Josie Yoshioka Eijiro Thomas and Kogiku Margaret Nishioka Patrick and Hanna Suen Shizuhiko and Lorraine Nishisato Miyeko & Kenichi Sugamori - In memory GROUPS Jack M Nishiyama - In memory Connie Sugiyama and Kate Fish Asahi Baseball Ichigun Sam Hisao Nishiyama & Sumiko Nishiyama Dr. Henry and Joanne Sugiyama Ayame-Kai Odori Group Shozo and Kei Nishiyama - In memory Mits and Gloria Sumiya Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association Yoshiko A. and Senyo J. Nonoyama Walter and Yoshiko Sunahara DundeeWealth Inc. - Marty Kobayashi Frank and Kazue Kaye Oda Kunio and Yoshiye Suyama Endow Dental Arts Studio Inc Yukio and Faye (Sugimoto) Ode Shig and Marge Suyama Ghost Town Teachers Historical Society Joe and Fumi Ohori Tokusaburo & Yoshio Taira - In memory 学校法人山口学園 global.ecc.ac.jp ECC JAPAN Frank & Miyoko Kadoguchi Ohtake -In memory Toyoko Taira - In memory 華やぎエッセイグループHanayagi Essay Group Haruo Oikawa Shirley & Robert Takagi Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto Naka and Kimiye Oikawa - In memory Hideo & Fumiko Ruth (Miyazaki) Takahashi Japanese Cdn Citizens Assoc Toronto Chapter Stephen and Linda Oikawa Hideo and Naomi Takasaki JCCC Judo Kai Tetsuo Oikawa - In memory Tom and Sumie Takashima JCCC Kendo Toshi and Nobuko Oikawa Ray & Mizue Takeuchi Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation Yoemon and Yoshiye Oikawa - In memory Ronald Takeshi Tamaki - In memory New Japanese Canadian Association Tsuyoshi and Masae Okamoto Kiyoshi and Chii Tamane - In memory Ontario Tottori Ken Jin Kai Christine Okawara Masaru and Tomoko Tanaka Salden Foundation Harvey and Kathy Okawara Elizabeth 綾加Tazumi SHODO CANADA Louise Okawara Ted and Ikuko Teshima The Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro James and Setsuko Thurlow Toronto Japanese Garden Club Fred Yutaka and Gerald Noboru Okimura Tony and Mary Tonegawa Toronto Kohaku Utagassen Mr and Mrs Fusanosuke Okubo - In memory Kazuharu and Mieko Tsuchida Wynford Seniors Club Tosh & Grace Omoto Teresa Tsuji and David Lamb Eiji and Kikuko Otani - In memory Akiko Tsujimoto George and Rose Oyagi Morito and Yae Tsumura Tad and Jenny Oyagi George & Ayako Tsushima Tom and Doreen Oyagi Grace Tucker & Peggy Foster - In memory Dr. Joseph and Jean Kobayashi Peasah Callum Turnbull William and Lorraine Petruck Cora Turnbull George&Florence Hanako Saito nee Naruse Dr Irene Uchida Naotoshi and Fumiko Ruth(Tateishi) Saito Dr. and Mrs. Paul & Susan Uchikata Shizue Saito Carl and Christine Fumi Uchikura Yasushi Saito - In memory Dr. Koji Victor & Mutsuko Ujimoto Ruth Hiroye Sakamoto nee Nakamura Jim and Betty Ura 16 DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of March 6, 2015 The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCC Toronto New Japanese Canadian In memory of Kay and Yosh Uyeda Mrs. Kiyomi Kay Asada 50 Association Mrs. Margaret Nagai 80 Mrs. Susan Crichton 30 Oshogatsu-Kai Udon Sales In memory of Mariko Mary Mr. Eiji Doi 395 Heritage Hatanaka Mr. Manabu Doi 20 Seneca Hill Private School Ltd Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser 50 Mr. Perry Douglas 20 Canadian Museums Association Mrs. Tosh R. Fukuda 30 Mrs. Gale Durocher 25 Mr Terry T. Hatanaka 50 Mr. Michael Filosa 50 Legacy Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye 50 Mr. Ian Findlay 150 Bank of Montreal Mrs. Susie Iwata 20 Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa 100 State Building Corporation Mrs. Teruyo Kitamura 10 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hikida 60 Sakura Gala 2014 Corporate Sponsor Mrs. Margaret Makimoto 25 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ikeda 100 Mr. Mas Mori 25 Mrs. Seiko Inamoto 20 Heritage Mr. and Mrs. Aki Saisho 70 Mrs. Teruko Inouye 100 Ms. Maya Dille Ms. Judy Sato 50 Mr. and Mrs. Hideyuki Ioi 60 2 Shizue Takashima paintings Mr. Kohei A. Sogawa 50 Mr. Kaz Ishii 50 Ms. Louise Okawara 100 Mrs. Marge Yoshiye Suyama 25 Ms. Frances Ishikawa 30 In memory of Noriko Kosugi Mr. George Tsushima 25 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iwata 50 In memory of Mary Tanino Mr. Takashi Iwata 37 In Memoriam Mr. Yosh Tanino 300 Mr. Greg Johnston 100 In memory of Amy Fukusaka In memory of Miyumi Sasaki Mrs. Betty Kagayama 30 Mr. and Mrs. Reg Fukusaka 150 Sally Sasaki, Burke Sasaki, Ms. Lily Kai 100 Mrs. Chiz Takata 50 Nayo Picou Sasaki & Gail Kim 400 Mrs. Mits Kameoka 100 In memory of Marion Amy Kitamura In memory of Sadie Nakamoto Mr. and Mrs. Michio Koyama 100 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 30 Mrs. Yasuko P. Kusano 25 Mrs. Yukie Koyama's 100th birthday Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda 50 In memory of Satoru Katsuyama Mrs. Misako Kumabe 50 In memory of Dorothy Toshiye Mr. Masuo Yamashita 25 Mr. Stephen Kuwahara 200 Tanaka In memory of Shirley Petgrave Mr. Duncan MacCallum 62 Anonymous 50 Ms. Alice Nagami 50 Mrs. Sachie Matsushita 27 Mrs. Ann Ashley 25 In memory of Ted Aida Mrs. May Mitsui 150 Bunka Shishu Artisans 100 Ms. Lynda Silk 100 Mr. and Mrs. Yoji Murase 30 Mrs. Kay Fukuda 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tadashi Muromoto 20 Ms. Jean Goto 25 Supporting Members Anonymous 150 Mrs. Minnie Hemmy 30 Ambassador Tokyo Rose Mrs. Yuki Kondo 25 Mr and Mrs Kiyoshi Shibatani 1,000 Mr. Mitsuru M. Nagata 100 Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura 50 Mr. Thomas Takashima 977 Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura 30 Keiko Omori, Stan Kimera, Leader Ms. Nobuko Oikawa 200 David Ohashi 150 Mr. Robert Nishino 500 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Okada 100 Ms. Kathy Rei Uyeyama 50 Partner Mr. and Mrs. Tsuneo Omotani 25 In memory of Eiko Tateishi Mrs. Betty Lou Arai 150 Mrs. Dale Reid 50 Mr. and Mrs. Mandison Chin 50 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 150 Mrs. Shizue Saito 50 In memory of George Edamura Mrs. Miyo Ito 150 Mr. Andrew Shibata 76 Mr. and Mrs. Kameo Kawaguchi 25 Mr. Takashi Iwata 150 Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani 500 In memory of Jiro Oiye Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe 110 Mr. and Mrs. Isamu Suzuki 50 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye 25 Mrs. Mary Morita 150 Mrs. Kazuko Kay Takata 30 In memory of Joe Miyazaki Ms. Nobuko Oikawa 127 Ms. Mary Tokiwa 30 Family of Joe Miyazaki 1,250 Mrs. Kathryn Okawara 127 Mrs. Betty M. Ura 100 Mrs. Day Nakawatase 100 Mrs. Dale Reid 93 Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Uyeno 50 In memory of John Yuki Onizuka Ms. Fumi Sasaki 150 Mrs. Irene T. Wakayama 25 Mrs. Ann Ashley 25 Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori 127 Anonymous 50 Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda 50 Dr. David Tabuchi & Mrs. Irina Werner 90 Mrs. Mitzi Miyasaki 25 Ms. Erin Jones 93 Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Yano 60 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori 25 Mr. Russell Takashima 116 Mrs. Shizu Yoshida 50 Mrs. Jan Nobuto 100 Mr. Ray & Mrs. Mizue Takeuchi 110 Ms. Christine Yuen 100 Prime Timers 50 Mr. Steven Tazumi 150 Mr. George Toyama 25 Mr. and Mrs. George Uyeyama 150 Corporate, Foundation and Mr. Roy Toyama 25 Government In memory of Katherine Etsuko Donation and Sponsorship Nishino The Mitsui Canada Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Alan Shiozaki 50

今後の行事予定

4月 3日 (金） JCCC休館日- Good Friday 10日（土）中村山椒落語会 11日 (土) カラオケクラブ会合 12日（日）組み紐ワークショップ 13日（月）まんじゅうワークショップ 16日 (木) 津軽三味線 X 和太鼓ライブコンサート 22日 (水）折り紙ワークショップ 2015年第4回トロント日本映画祭 25日 (土）カラオケクラブ会合 26日 (日）お饅頭作り６月開幕！ 30日（木）映画鑑賞会「ちょんまげぷりん」幅広いジャンルから旬な作品をお届けするトロント日本映画祭が今年も6月11日から26日にかけて開催されます。今年は19作品の上映を 5月予定しており、その多くが北米またはカナダプレミアとなります。今回 2日 (土） JCCCバザーは映画祭の一環としてバンクーバーのVancouver’s National Nikkei 10日 (土) 組み紐ワークショップ Heritage Museum and Cultural Centreでの上映も予定されています。 18日（月） JCCC休館日- Victoria Day 21日（木）映画鑑賞会「映画中村勘三郎」チケットは5月4日（月曜日）午前10時より発売開始です。 23日（土）カラオケクラブ会合 1本の映画につき JCCC会員＄10、一般＄12. 25日（月）まんじゅうワークショップ 5本映画パス： JCCC会員＄40、一般＄45. 27日 (水）折り紙ワークショップ 10本映画パス： JCCC会員＄80、一般＄90. 30日（土）桜ガラ今年もパスを購入された方へメインスポンサーの資生堂さんからの素敵なギフトを用意しております。数に限りがございますので、お早目にパスをお求めください。 6月チケット、映画パスはJCCC受付416-441-2345またはTicketweb 11日（木）トロント日本映画祭開幕でご購入いただけます。 13日（土）カラオケクラブ会合詳しくはTJFFウェブサイトwww.torontojff.comをご覧ください。 20日（土）カラオケクラブ会合 26日（金）トロント日本映画祭閉幕上映予定作品（順不同）： 27日（土）永田社中コンサート 0.5mm、神の月、舞子はレディ、柘榴坂の仇討、リトル・フォレスト夏／秋、ジョバンニの島、私の男、マエストロ！、蜩ノ記、バンクーバーの朝日、ウッジョブ‐神去なあなあ日常、トワイライトささらさや、そこのみにて光輝く、娚の一生、テルマエ・ロマエ、ホットロード、トウキョウトライブ、駆け込み女と駆け出し男、うまれる‐ずっと、いっしょ第7回桜ガラ

JCCCにおけるもっとも盛大なファンドレイジングイベントであり、今４月JCCC月例映画鑑賞会年で7年目を迎える桜ガラが5月30日（土）に開催されます。ちょんまげぷりん毎年、桜ガラのハイライトとしてカナダ国内外において日本文化や日系カナダ人の歴史、受け継がれてきた伝統の理解と発展にきわ江戸時代からやって来たちょんまげ頭の侍、木島安兵衛（錦戸亮）をめて高い功績をあげた個人に送られる「桜アワード」の授与式が行わひょんなことから居候させれます。今年はジョイ・コガワ氏と村上春樹氏のお二人のこれまでのることになった、ひろ子功績を称えます。（ともさかりえ）と友也（鈴桜ガラのスポンサーシップは$10,000から、そしてガラチケット木福）の母子。友也のためは１テーブル$5,000、そしてお一人$500で購入していただけます。まに偶然作ったプリンから、た、サイレントオークションへの出品アイテムのご寄附やプログラムお菓子作りの才能を開花への掲載広告など皆様からのご支援、ご協力を受け賜っております。させた安兵衛。彼は人気桜ガラのチケット・スポンサーシップその他に関しての詳細はパティシエとなり、ひろ子 Sarah Burd416-449-0788 or [email protected].までお問い合わせくや友也とのきずなも深まださい。っていくが……。－シネマトゥディより日時：2015年4月30日（木）午後7時チケット：＄8（JCCC会員）; ＄10（一般）山口晃司・笛木良彦中村山椒落語会津軽三味線 X 和太鼓ライブコンサート 2015北米ツアー JCCCにて久方ぶりの落語の高座が行われます。日本は熊本からお迎えする落語家は中村山椒さん。演目は『松山鏡』。日本語と英語、それぞれ約３０分の高座ですので、最初に日本語で聞いた話を英語と 2013年に小林ホールを沸かせた津軽三味線の山口晃司が今春、和比べてみるのも面白いでしょう。この春一番の笑いをJCCCでいかが太鼓の笛木良彦と共に日系文化会館に戻ってきます。ですか？幼少より磨き上げた山口晃司さんの三味線の技と音色、そして

観客と一体となった圧巻のパフォーマンスはまだ記憶に新しいこと日時：４月１０日（金）午後７時よりでしょう。入場料：５ドル（（JCCC会員）、＄7（一般）；一方笛木良彦さんは常に新しい挑戦を続け、世界を駆けまわる席の調整のため予約をお願いします。和太鼓奏者。チケット購入はJCCC受付、または416-441-2345までお願いします。この二人のミュージシャンが今回北米ツアー（バンクーバー、シカゴ、トロント）で旋風を巻き起こします。日本の伝統音楽が共鳴するダ落語家、中村山椒さんのごイナミック且つ繊細なコラボレーションパフォーマンスをお楽しみに。挨拶：

「はじめまして。日本で落

語をしている中村山椒と申します。落語は400年程前から日本で話されている伝統的な話芸です。落語の世界では、様々な人々が一緒に暮らし、時にケンカして、時に助けあって生きています。そこでは、人間が持つどうしようもない部分を、笑い、そして認め、愛す様子が描かれています。この面白くも温かい落語の世界を、たくさんの人に知ってもらいたいと思っています。

今回は『松山鏡』という、昔々、まだ鏡が全国津々浦々まで広まっていない頃のお話をさせていただきます。松山村という村に住む、しょうすけという男が、鏡というものを知らずに、初日時： 2015年4月16日（木）午後７時開演めて鏡を見るところから物語が始まります。チケット：＄22.12＋税（JCCC会員・学生）この話を今回は英語と日本語でさせていただく予定ですので、＄26.55＋税（一般）是非とも聴きにきてください。」自由席。チケット好評販売中。416-441-2345、またはチケットウェブ（www.ticketweb.ca)でご購入できます。

やなぎみわの演劇公演「ゼロアワー」東京ローズ最後のテープ

面白く、且つ示唆に富んだやなぎみわ演劇「ゼロ・アワ－東京ローズ最後のテープ」の公演はおかげさまで満員御礼となりました。上演後はプロデューサーも務めたやなぎさんによる作品の軸についての活発なQ&Aが行われました。

写真提供：Dave Ohashi19 JCCCバザー

2015年5月2日(土) 午後12時～午後4時入場料無料 JCCC最大の恒例ファンドレイジング、開場前は長蛇の列ができるほどのビッグイベントです。様々な日用品から、サイレントオークション、日本食の販売などたくさんの催しを予定しています。カレンダーのこの日に印をつけるのをお忘れなく！バザーボランティア大募集！高校生の皆さん（15歳以上）でボランティアアワーが必要な方大歓迎！経験不要！

お饅頭作り‐2015年4月26日(日) 午前10時～午後4時くらいまでバザーで販売するお饅頭作りとそのパッケージング。経験不要。ボランティア申込締め切り：4月21日(火)

バザー前日の準備‐2015年5月1日(金) • 販売ブースのセットアップ、寄付された物品の分類、館内の地図やサインを貼る仕事など。(午前9時半～午後7時の間で可能な時間帯) • いなり寿司作りと軽食の下ごしらえなど。 (午後12時半～5時) ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火)

のり巻作り‐当日開場前の午前7時～午後11時半くらいまで。経験者大歓迎！ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火)

バザー当日のボランティア募集エリア： • パーキング誘導 (10am-1pm, 12pm-3pm) • 入口付近の整備 (11am-3pm） • エコバッグ販売（11am-4:30pm） • フードブースでの販売（10am-5pm） • キッチンヘルプ（9am-2pm、11am-5pm） • ウェイター／ウェイトレス (11am-5pm) • 片付け (3pm－7pm)等。他にも沢山あります！ボランティア申込締め切り：4月28日(火) 「のすたるじあの夜」2015の

上記のボランティアのお申し込みはこちらから受付開始！！ http://www.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/ 今年2015年の「のすたるじあの夜」は新移住者協会の約40年におけ JCCCでのボランティアが初めての方、又は今までにボランティア登る軌跡とコミュニティーへの貢献を称えます。ぜひご家族・ご友人を録用紙をご提出でない方は、ボランティア登録用紙を必ず事前にごお誘いあわせの上ご参加ください。日系カナダ人におなじみのお料提出ください。（上記リンクのオンラインフォームをご利用下さい。）理がずらっと並ぶ恒例のビュッフェディナーもお楽しみください！インターネットのアクセスがない方は、担当のヒプシュ由希までご連アーリーバード料金での登録は6月5日までです！このチャンス絡下さい。を逃さないように登録はお早めに！！ Eメール：[email protected] 電話：416-441-2345内線235 6月5日までに登録されるとお得です！アーリーバード料金： JCCC会員：＄15、一般：＄20、＊＊＊バザーのためのご寄付を募っています。全ての物品は4月1日子供6-13歳：＄5、 5歳以下：無料以降から受付を開始致します。生もの以外の食品(要冷蔵)は前日の5 1テーブル（10人）：＄150 月1日(金)から受付けます。生ものは当日のみ(午前11時まで）受付け 6月6日以降: ます。クッキー、パイ、ブレッド等焼き菓子のドネーションも大歓迎で JCCC会員：＄20、一般：＄25、す！フロントデスクにお持ち頂きご連絡先をお残し下さい。衣類のド子供6-13歳：＄5、 5歳以下：無料ネーションは受付けておりませんので予めご了承下さい。 1テーブル（10人）：＄200 表示料金は税込。お申込みの最終締め切りは6月26日（金）です。お問い合わせ先(英語)：Christine Takasaki 416-441-2345内線221、又は[email protected]。日本語の場合は受付にメッセージをお残し下さい。 20 JSS・NJCA共催「認知症サポータボランティアの皆様のより安全ーキャラバン：認知症サポーターを目指して養成講座」ボランティアコミティより

「認知症サポーター」とは、認知症について正しく理解し、偏見を持 3月7日と8日に開催された春祭りは大盛況でした。この春祭りたず、認知症の人やその家族を温かく見守る応援者です。だけに限らず、JCCCイベントがいつも大成功におさめられるのは、ボランティアの皆さまが、どのような仕事にも責任を持ち協日時：３月２９日（日）午後１時半～４時力し合って働いて下さるお蔭です。JCCCは、常にその皆さまが場所：ヒロコバラルルーム（JCCC２階）安全で快適なボランティア活動をして頂けるよう、安全確保とそ 6 Garamond Court, Toronto の運営管理を保っていかなければならなりません。その一つとして、ボランティア一人一人の個人情報管理の対象者：新移住者協会およびその傘下団体（以下参照）の会員を優先: 徹底を開始しました。長期ボランティアの方も、新しくボランティトロント歌声喫茶の会、FTF、JFT、池端ナーサリー、国語教室、日加学園、アを始める方も、全てのボランティアの皆様の『ボランティアプ日修学院、NJCAゴルフクラブ、インターネット情報交換クラブロファイル』を収集しています。このプロファイルは、万一何かあった ※非会員でも、移住者で日系コミュニティに貢献する意志をお持ち時のための緊急連絡先や、どのエリアでボランティアをして下さの方はお問い合わせください。っているかの把握、毎年オンタリオ州により表彰されるボランティアサービスアワード受賞者の選出に役立てるため、ボランティ参加費：＄５（テキスト代など）ア募集要項のご案内など様々な事に利用されますが、個人情報申込み／問合せ：ジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービスは厳重に管理されます。（高野、平賀）今後のボランティアプログラム向上に向けて、また皆様の Eメール： [email protected] 安全のためにも、まだご提出されていない方はぜひご協力よろ電話： 416-385-9200 しくお願い致します。フォームのご記入に便利なオンラインフォームがJCCCウェ・協賛：モミジ・ヘルスケア協会、日系文化会館（JCCC）、カナダ邦人ブサイトwww.jccc.on.ca/en/volunteer/、またはJCCC受付にて医療支援ネットワーク（CJAMSNET）ご用意しておりますので、お気軽におたずねください。

※チャイルドケアはありませんので、ご了承ください。 ※チラシは以下のリンクからもご覧いただけます。 http://jss.ca/cms/uploads/file/ JCCCライブラリーコーナー CaravanSupporterTrainingNJCA%20(Mar29%2C2015)(1).pdf ライブラリーシッターお薦めの一冊「０．５ミリ」著・安藤桃子 ※認知症サポーターキャラバンは、日本の厚生労働省が「認知症を安藤桃子の処女作知り地域をつくるキャンペーン」の一環として推進しているプログラムです。（以下、厚生労働省のウェブサイトより抜粋）介護ヘルパーのサワが仕事を始めて5年が経つ頃、ヘルパーとして働いていた先の娘雪子から、彼女の父親のために介護の域を超えた「認知症サポーターキャラバン」は、「認知症サポーター」を全国で仕事を頼まれ、サワはこの仕事を受け入れる。しかし、ここで思いもよ養成し、認知症になっても安心して暮らせるまちになることを目指しらぬ大事件が発生。これを機にサワは職も住居も失ったが、その後ています。も要介護の老人を見つけては、サワ独自の介護を提供する。そんな認知症サポーターは、認知症について正しく理解し、認知症の中おしかけヘルパーとなったサワが、人々の人生の中で見えにくい人や家族を温かく見守り、支援する応援者です。何かを発見し、人生の大切さや意義を見つける。自分の人生につい認知症サポーターには、地域住民、金融機関やスーパーマーケットて深く考えさせられる物語である。の従業員、小・中・高等学校の生徒など様々な方がおり、全国に３００船嵜葉子万人を超える認知症サポーターが誕生しています。（平成２４年６月末現在）。著者自身の監督、脚本で映画化された「０．５ミリ」は今年のトロント日本映画祭の上映作品の一つです。 JCCCライブラリースケジュール火・木・金 10am ー 2pm (閲覧のみ) 水・土 1pm ー 5pm (貸出し) 日・月休館 4月３日（金）ー Good Friday ＆５月２日（土）ー JCCCバザー休館させていただきます。 21 5% discount for JCCC members

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The Seniors’ Supper Club is a new club being offered through Heritage for those seniors interested in learning more about cooking for one!!

Participants will learn:  what to look for when purchasing ingredients and shopping for value and quality  how to prepare ingredients  basic food safety for food preparation, storage, freezing, and “best before date” usage  nutrition tips  cooking techniques

You must register for each session you wish to take and each session is limited to twelve (12) participants. Cost for each session is $20.00. Participants should bring their own apron and head covering (hat/scarf) .

Sessions are from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and include a teaching demonstration, participants preparing and cooking the meal, and dining together!

Please check which session(s) you wish to register for below and submit the registration form along with a cheque for the appropriate amount at the JCCC Reception Desk or mail to: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON, M3C 1Z5.

REGISTRATION for Seniors’ Supper Club

Name: Phone#:

Email:

Please check the session(s) for which you wish to register

Check Date Menu Demonstration Chef Chinese style Mapo Tofu, Sunday April 19 Jason Kwan Stir-fried Vegetables Japanese Chicken Curry, Monday May 11 Marion Smith with Sunomono

If you have any further questions, please contact Elizabeth Fujita at 416-441-2345 ext 303 More sessions are already “in the works” – stay tuned to the JCCC 25 Newsletter for further information! Kamp Kodomo Summer 2015

Our Mission To provide a stimulating and educational Japanese and Japanese Canadian cultural experience for young children.

Who can register? Children ages 6 (as of December 31, 2014) to 12 Years

Dates Session 1 – July 6 – 10 Session 2 – July 13 – 17 Session 3 – July 20 – 24

Times Camp Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended camp care is available daily from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Fee $ 200/week Early bird discount $180/week if paid in full by April 30, 2015 10% discount for JCCC Members 5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session (not available with an early bird registration) Extended care is $ 35/week per child.

What is included?

Children get to participate in a variety of hands-on sessions including:

Drama Dance Geography Martial Arts Language And More!!! Music History Cooking Arts and Crafts

There are two snacks each day and one special activity day per week that may include an offsite trip. Children must bring a nutritious lunch and drink each day.

Why register? Kamp Kodomo is run by a head instructor as well as many dedicated volunteers. This team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.

How to register Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child (see reverse). Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week. Registrations will not be accepted until after March 23, 2015 Early bird registration deadline is April 30, 2015 (additional sibling discount is not available for early bird registrations) Registration deadline June 26, 2015

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jccc.on.ca

26 Kamp Kodomo Registration Form July 6 – 24, 2015 Please Print Clearly One Form for Each Child

Child’s Name: Last First

Child’s Home Address: Number Street Apt/Suite

City Postal Code Telephone, include area code

Birth Date: Sex: [ ] Male [ ] Female Age: Date Month Year

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If you are registering more than one child, submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children per week. Registrations will be accepted after March 23, 2015. Early Bird deadline April 30, 2015. Registration deadline June 26, 2015. JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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Receipt Number______Amount______Date______27 28 Nostalgia Night Registration Form (Early Bird registration until June 5, 2015)

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Final deadline to register is Friday June 26, 2015.

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29 Notes on the Nikkei Artists Exhibit, Artists Talk on March 15th, 2015 By John Ota, JCCC Arts Committee

In vivid contrast to the worried talk about high levels of intermarriage and the eventual disappear- ance of Japanese Canadians from the face of the earth, the comments from four young female Japanese Canadian artists were all about uniqueness, finding their roots and preserving culture. Through sculpture, ceramics, etchings and dress design, the edgy works of Emma Nishimura, Hitoko Okada, Laura Shintani and Naomi Yasui express concerns about traditional Japanese ele- ments, gender, internment, uprootedness and relationships between the generations. WARNING: This is more like a Yoko Ono conceptual art installation than pretty pictures. Never- theless, the pieces are visually compelling as well as intellectually substantial. “There were stories that we were never told,” says artist Nishimura. “Now I want to know what happened.” Let the discoveries continue.

30 Photos courtesy of John Ota. Notes on the Nikkei Artists Exhibit, Artists Talk on March 15th, 2015 By John Ota, JCCC Arts Committee

31 Photos courtesy of John Ota.