2005 JCCC Fall Classes - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

2005 JCCC Fall Classes
2005 JCCC秋期クラス
Kobayashi Hall Movie Night “The Face of Jizo”
小林ホール映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」
August 2005 2005 年 8 月 Vol. 31 Issue 7
features
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2005 Fall Classes
2
Japanese Antique Evaluation
3
Movie Night “The Face of Jizo”
4
New in the Heritage Lounge
5
JCCC Staff News
6-7
Nikkei Community News
11
２００５年秋期クラス
11
JCCC行事予定
11
映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」
12
JCCCスタッフニュース
12
日系コミュニティーニュース
Kenjin Kai picnic season! Listing on page 7.
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors: Toshiko Yamashita, James Heron, Kathy Tazumi
Japanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita
Cover Photo: Wet Path by Reggie Thompson
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:
[email protected] or
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
www.jccc.on.ca
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUG/SEPT/OCT 2005
Aug.
25
JCCC CLOSED Civic Holiday
JCCC Community Garage
Sale - POSTPONED
Movie Night “The Face of Jizo”
Sept.
5
11
18
19
25
29
JCCC CLOSED Labour Day
Arigato Day
Nikkei Heritage Day
Fall Classes Begin
JCCC Golf Tournament
Movie Night
Oct.
2
10
27
Issei Day
JCCC CLOSED Thanksgiving
Movie Night
The submission deadline for the September 05 issue is
Wednesday August 10, 2005
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FALL CLASSES AT THE JCCC
This fall, brush up your artistic skills or try something new by taking
classes and workshops offered at the JCCC.
There are many interesting classes and workshops to choose
from – from cultural courses (Bunka Shishu, Ikebana, Shodo,
Sumi-e, Japanese Langauge) to martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, Judo,
Karate, Kendo, Naginata, Shorinji Kempo).
Popular workshops such as Chimaki and Japanese cooking,
as well as the Taiko and Raku workshops will be back this fall.
New in time for the holidays is the Washi Holiday Card Making
workshop.
Please check the JCCC
Fall 2005 Classes and
Activities brochure or visit
our website www.jccc.on.ca
for details and information
about the many activities
at the JCCC Classes fill up
quickly so register early to
Make holiday cards with washi!
avoid disappointment.
TORONTO COMMITS TO
A DAY OF PEACE
Toronto’s Hiroshima Day Coalition will mark the 60th
commemoration of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
at Nathan Phillips Square. On August 6, 2005, cities around the
world will participate in activities to remember the devastation
of the atomic bombs and renew their commitment to stop the
nuclear threat.
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945;
Nagasaki was bombed on August 9th. Hundreds of thousands
died and the harmful effects of radiation continue 60 years
later. Over 30 000 nuclear weapons remain stockpiled around
the world and the number of countries possessing or capable of
producing nuclear weapons is growing.
Toronto is contributing its voice of solidarity in its statement
“TORONTO SAYS NO TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS”. Toronto’s
Hiroshima Day Coalition is comprised of local peace groups,
working together to ensure Toronto’s participation in
commemorating this global day of peace.
For the 60th commemoration ceremonies, an afternoon of peace
activities is planned, free to the public. At 4:00 pm, crafts and
entertainment for children will start the event. This will be
followed by a formal ceremony at 7:00 pm in which Torontonian
Setsuko Thurlow will speak. Setsuko is an internationally
renowned peace activist who survived the atomic bombing of
Hiroshima. The event will close at
sundown when children float their
peace lanterns in the pond at Nathan
Phillips Square.
For more information contact Mike
Nevin at [email protected] or
(416) 463-9163
“JAPANESE TREASURES
FROM YOUR ATTIC”
The JCCC Heritage Committee and the Toronto Token Kai of the
JCCC invite you to take part in the second annual Japanese antique
evaluation on Saturday, September 17. Although the weather last
year did not co-operate with us, over eighty treasured artifacts
from private collections were examined by specialists. The same
experts will return to help us to identify: Nihonto (swords), netsuke
(carved toggles), ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), ceramics, paintings
and curios.
There is a $20 fee charged per item (boxed sets will be
charged individually if examined). This charge will guarantee you
a specific, ten-minute time slot with an expert who will give you
a verbal appraisal. A letter of authenticity will be an additional
charge of $30. Do not miss this unique opportunity to identify an
authenticated family treasure for your children. You must book
early as space is very limited. Please contact the JCCC at 416441-2345 or [email protected] to book your space. Pre-payment
will guarantee a spot. General admission is only open to JCCC
members (please bring your current membership card) and there
will be a $5 charge.
We are pleased once again to have Mr. David Tsubouchi as
the Honorary Chairman for this event who will say a few words of
welcome.
Date:
Time:
Admission:
Saturday September 17, 2005
9:00am - 5:00pm
$5 for JCCC members only
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS
Chef SHOJI is offering hands-on Japanese
cooking classes at the JCCC. Focusing
on the taste, techniques and special
ingredients that make Japanese cuisine
unique, chef SHOJI wishes to show that
Japanese food is easy to prepare and
serve, also healthy and delicious.
Instructor:
chef SHOJI has been teaching cooking
classes at the Canadian Japanese Cultural
Centre in Hamilton for the past two years.
Over this time, he built up quite a repertoire
of Japanese recipes. He has recently developed some new and
scrumptious recipes for Mochi and Manju (Japanese rice cake
sweets).
Requirements:
Valid JCCC membership.
Classes:
Class consists of 1 hour instruction and demonstration, 1 hour
hands-on cooking and last hour for tasting and cleaning.
Date:
Time:
Topic:
Wednesday August 17, 2005
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Rice
Fees: $40 (plus GST)
Materials:
Please bring an apron, large sharp knife, and paring knife.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL
“THE FACE OF JIZO (CHICHI TO KURASEBA)”
A MOVING TALE OF LIFE AFTER THE HIROSHIMA BOMB
Chichi To Kuraseba (translated as The Face of Jizo) is a 2004 film by Kazuo Kuroki starring Miyazawa Rie, Harada Yoshio and Asano
Tabanobu. Based on a play by Inoue Hisashi, the film depicts the anguish and struggles of Mitsue, a Japanese woman who barely survived
the August 6, 1945, atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the story Mitsue tries to forget what happened on that fateful day when she lost her
father Takezo in a sea of atomic fire, but she is tormented by the childhood memory of having run away instead of attempting to help her
father. She cannot live with her guilt and torment, and convinces herself that she has no right to happiness. Originally a stage play by
Hisashi Inoue that premiered in Japan in 1994, the work has since gone on to travel the world, most recently at
the Japan Foundation in Toronto under the title, In the Garden, Two Suns.
The title Chichi To Kuraseba literally means Living with Father. The story takes place in the mid-1950s, with
Mitsue living in her family’s bombed out but partially repaired house. Most of her friends and family were killed
by pika-don (“flash blast”, the name Japanese gave to the atomic explosion), and she has only one friend,
confidant, and adviser left in the world that she can talk honestly with… her father. Yes, Mitsue lives with her
ghostly parent, making this one of the most unusual ghost films ever made.
But Face of Jizo is not a ghost film in the traditional sense, the only frightening moments come when one
considers the realities of nuclear war. Instead, Mitsue’s spirit father materializes in order to encourage his lonely
and angst-ridden daughter, advising her to embrace life and give in to love and happiness.
Join us on Thursday August 25 at 7:00pm for a beautiful, moving and thought provoking evening.
Date:
Time:
Admission:
Thursday August 25, 2005
7:00pm
$5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members
JUST JAPAN
Join the JCCC at the Bata Shoe Museum! As part of the Museum’s
10th anniversary celebrations a special night called Just Japan
will be presented by the JCCC. The evening will include special
guest flutist Ron Korb, a manju workshop by chef SHOJI, odori,
origami, and more...Everyone is welcome. For more information,
please contact [email protected] or call 416-9797799 ext. 242.
Where:
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street, West (at the corner of
Date:
Time:
Admission:
St.George Street)
Thursday August 11, 2005
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Free
JCCC MARTIAL ARTS AND
ACTIVITIES SUMMER SCHEDULE
Aikido
No Sunday class in August
Tue/Thur evening classes will be combined
7:00pm - 8:30pm (August only)
Iaido
Regular Schedule
Judo
TBD
Karate
Regular Schedule
Kendo
Monday night practice for bogu members
8:00pm - 9:00pm (August only)
Naginata
Regular Schedule
Bridge
Resumes: September 6 & 9
Wynford Seniors Resumes: September 7
The Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program
The Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program is dedicated to helping bring performing
arts and special events to the JCCC. There are three ways to participate:
�The Stage Crew
(operating spots, set-up, technical assistance)
�The Front of House Crew
(ushers, greeters, patron relations)
�The Creative Resources Team
(theatre /special events planning, promotion and marketing)
Stage Crew ・ Front of House
Creative Resources Team
We invite you to become a part of the Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program.
For further details, please contact Christine Seki,
JCCC Director of Programming and Business Development
[email protected] or 416-441-2345 ext.231.
11TH NIKKEI HERITAGE DAY
The 11th Nikkei Heritage Day in Toronto will be held on Sunday
September 18, 2005 at the JCCC from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
Under the slogan of “Japanese Roots, Canadian Soil”, Nikkei
Heritage Day (Toronto) celebrates the heritage and the future of
the Japanese Canadian community. This year, we will celebrate
“Nikkei Filmdom” and pay tribute to Jesse Hideo Nishihata with the
attendance of the nikkei pioneer filmmaker himself.
Jesse is a former CBC television producer and independent
filmmaker since the 1960s and a Nikkei Voice editor (1991 ~ 2001).
The tribute will include a video presentation of Jesse’s career
produced by his son, Masashi Nishihata.
Katari Japanese Storytellers will present a hilarious short play
“Urashima Taro--Back to the Future” based on Japanese folklore.
In the Children’s room, Kimono Dress-Up and Origami making
(such as Crane and Turtle from the story of Urashima Taro) will
be presented by Helen Fukuda and volunteers. Tosh Omoto will
display his archival photo collection titled “We didn’t hear the
apology.”
Production of a Nikkei Filmmakers Directory is presently under
way by Montreal animation director Alison Reiko Loader to celebrate
“Nikkei Filmdom.” In order to make this directory more precise and
informative, Nikkei filmmakers are requested to submit their short
bios and filmographies. Please contact Alison at [email protected].
Deadline for submission is August 31.
Obento lunch ticket $10 is available in advance at the JCCC
416-441-2345 and Momiji Centre 416-261-6683. Children under
12 can have free hotdogs. Delicious cakes and manju are also
available for sale.
Nikkei Heritage Day (Toronto) is presented by Nikkei Heritage
Day Committee in collaboration with JCCC (Toronto), Momiji
Health Care Society, Katari Japanese Storytellers and Association
of Japanese Culture.
For more information, please contact Yusuke Tanaka, Nikkei
Voice 416-386-0287. Email: [email protected]
NEW IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGE
Coffee service is now
available in the Heritage
Lounge. In addition
to coffee, the coinoperated machine offers
hot
chocolate,
café
mocha, and hot water.
Each beverage is $1
and the proceeds from
this service will help fund
Heritage programming at the JCCC.
Also new in the Lounge are semi-permanent photo exhibits
by Andrew Danson, Tamio Wakayama, and a limited time photo
display by the late Roy Shin.
The portrait photographs of Japanese Canadians by Andrew
Danson were part of an exhibit called “Face/Kao” and were donated
to the JCCC by the photographer himself. The book accompanying
the exhibit is available at the JCCC Giftshop.
Tamio Wakayama’s photograph exhibit was displayed at the
ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) at the same time “5 Generations”
and “Face/Kao” were displayed there. It is a unique collage of
everyday faces of the Nikkei community.
In the Heritage Lounge display case are historic photographs
that were compiled by the late Roy Shin and the JCCC Pictorial
History committee. Each photo catches a glimpse of the early
settlement life of Japanese Canadians.
The Heritage Lounge is open to the community throughout the
week during regular building hours. Next time you visit the JCCC,
please stop by the Lounge to enjoy the exhibits…and a cup of java
too!
HERITAGE LOUNGE SPEAKER SERIES
WITH MR. NORM IBUKI
The JCCC Heritage Committee is pleased to
invite you to listen to Mr. Norm Ibuki on Friday
September 23, 2005 from 7:00pm - 8:00 pm
in the Heritage Lounge of the Centre. Many of
us followed Norm’s regular column in the Nikkei
Voice during his years in Japan and continue
to do so since his return to Canada and as a
teacher candidate at Trent University.
Norm is interested in speaking about his
own awareness as a Nikkei and the future of our community. He
will examine where we are and where we might be going in order
to develop the foundations of a sustainable and vibrant Nikkei
community. If time permits, he will also look at such issues as:
Ijusha versus first Nikkei, living in Japan and changing perceptions.
Admission is free but a reservation is strongly recommended.
Please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or [email protected] to
register.
POSTPONED- COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
The JCCC’s 3rd annual Community-wide Garage Sale as been
postponed. Please check the upcoming issue of the newsletter or
our website for the date and further details.
NEW DESIGN FOR JCCC ORIGINAL
BASEBALL CAPS
The JCCC caps have been
very popular since they made
their debut in the Gift Shop
this spring. They sold out
quickly due to high demand.
New style caps have just
arrived and are now available
at $15 (same price as before,
JCCC members receive a
10% discount).
The new
original caps are black and
made of the same velvety material. They look even cooler with
the JCCC red logo at front, the embroidery of the Centre’s name in
Japanese at back and the embroidery of JCCC at the side. Check
them out!
POSITION WANTED AT JCCC
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for
candidates to fill the position of Community Events and Volunteer
Coordinator.
The main responsibilities are facilitation, coordination and
management of community events such as festivals, bazaar,
New Year’s events, Issei Day and more, as well as creating a
volunteer management program to support community activities.
Some community rental coordination may be required on a caseby-case basis.
This is a full-time position (Monday through Friday) though
much flexibility is required for participation in evening committee
meetings and weekend events.
Candidates should have excellent organizational and
communication skills with fluency in English (some Japanese
language skill preferred but not essential). Candidates should
be community-minded, attentive to detail and possess basic
computer skills (Word, Excel). Experience within the JC
community will be one of your strongest assets.
Remuneration is commensurate with skills.
Please send resume by August 5, 2005 to the attention of:
Executive Director, JCCC
6 Garamond Court
Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416.441.2345
Fax: 416.441.2347
[email protected]
WELCOME (BACK) SALLY!
ARIGATO DAY 2005
The JCCC Board of Directors will be hosting the annual Arigato
Day on Sunday September 11, 2005. At this time, we want to
be able to show our appreciation to all our volunteers who have
helped the Centre in various ways throughout the year. The JCCC
is so fortunate to have so many dedicated and talented supporters.
The event this year will be in the fall, so please remember to mark
this date on your calendars.
JCCC RECEPTION NEWS
This summer brought many changes to the JCCC – including an all
new line-up of part-time reception staff.
We are sorry to see Catherine,
Lavinia and Jenna depart, but wish
them well in their new endeavours.
Congratulations to Catherine, who
will be teaching elementary students
in Durham region this fall. Gambatte
from left: Lavinia, Jenna, to Lavinia, who departs for Japan this
Yuki (full-time receptionist), month where she will be attending
Waseda University as an exchange
and Catherine
student (and yes, she will be taking
her Kendo equipment with her!). Jenna is also leaving Toronto.
She will be moving to Kingston to attend teacher’s college – best
of luck Jenna! Thank you for your dedication and hard work during
your tenures at the JCCC.
Three new receptionists have
completed
their
training
and
are already on the job.
Please
welcome Christine Takasaki, Galina
Hristoskova and Karri Yano. Christine
is a familiar face around the JCCC,
having volunteered over many years
at several events including, Bazaar, from left: Karri, Yuki, Galina,
Haru Matsuri and Road to Asia. and Christine
Galina is currently studying at U of T
and hopes that her educational interest in Japan will culminate with
a spot with the JET programme in the future. Karri is a yonsei who
has recently returned to Toronto after spending a lengthy period of
time in Japan. All three bring a friendly, new energy to the JCCC
reception desk. Please stop by and say hello to the new faces next
time you visit the JCCC!
SUCCESSFUL NATSU MATSURI
AND OBON FESTIVAL
The JCCC is very pleased to announce that Sally Kumagawa has
rejoined the JCCC team. Sally was employed by the JCCC in a
similar capacity in the 1990s in a similar position prior to working at
the Toronto Buddhist Church for over 6 years as Church secretary.
During those years she was a great JCCC volunteer as a money
counter for various events. She is happy to be back at ‘new’ JCCC
and to renew old friendships. When she’s not supporting the
community Sally enjoys Bunka Shishu and 5-pin bowling.
The Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival, held on July 9 at the JCCC,
proved to be another fantastic success. Thousands of visitors
enjoyed the lively festival atmosphere, great food, perfect weather
and spectacular taiko and odori performances. The festival is
always a special one because of the tremendous co-operative effort
– it was true community festival, organized by many community
organizations. Everyone played an important role - Nikkei of all
generations, the Buddhist Church, The New Japanese Canadian
Association, JAVA … the list of supporters would include almost
every group within the community.
Thank you everyone! The festival marked the 3rd year of an
exciting and community tradition and we look forward to an even
bigger and better festival next summer!
POSITION REQUIRED AT THE JCCC
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for Part-Time
Receptionist to work weekday evenings and weekend days.
Job duties include greeting and directing visitors, dealing with
telephone calls, membership and event registration, JCCC gift
shops and other light administrative duties.
Candidates should have excellent organizational and
communication skills with fluency in English and Japanese
preferred. Effective communication and client relationship skills,
a friendly and helpful demeanor, attention to detail and basic
computer skills are also a must.
Hours: Weekdays from 4:00pm to 9:15pm
Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm or from 1:30pm to 6:30pm
Sundays from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Remuneration is commensurate with skills. Flexible time is
preferable.
Please send resume by August 12, 2005 to the attention of:
Executive Director
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto Ontario
M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416.441.2345
Fax: 416.441.2347
[email protected]
EUCHRE!
The mood was light, the players were pumped and the cards
were…..Euchre! Everyone had a great evening meeting (and
beating) new and old euchre contemporaries. Our 3rd JCCC
Euchre Tournament held June 24 was a great success with our
biggest turn out yet. After nine games of sometimes intense play,
the Mulville men came out as the reigning euchre champs of the
evening. Congratulations to the father and son duo of Mike Sr and
Mike Jr who placed first and second respectively in our tournament.
Mike Sr edged out his son by just one point! Third place was a tie
between Rick Asano and our very own Linda Oikawa. If the level
of noise during the evening was any indication of the level of fun
– everyone had a blast! See you at next year’s tournament!
Euchre Tournament 2005
“LUNCHTIME VIDEO SCREENINGS” AT
THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
by the Consulate General of Japan
Once a month, the Japan Information
Centre (JIC) screens short video
features on modern Japanese culture,
society and other subjects in the JIC
Event Room. Each English-language,
lunch-hour screening (12:10pm 12:45pm) features a regular showing
of episodes from the series Japan
Video Topics, as well as other culturally relevant videos in the
JIC collection. These screenings are a wonderful opportunity to
discover many things about Japan that you never knew before!
Feel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and
sounds of Japan on the Event Room’s large movie screen and
theatrical sound system. Admission is free, and you’re bound to
learn a lot about Japan in the process!
SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2005
Traditional Japanese Sports: Sumo (A detailed introduction to
Sumo, Japanese Wrestling.)
Japan Video Topics
- Hakone – Tokyo’s Mountain Resort (With ancient shrines, soothing
hot springs and spectacular views of Mount Fuji, Hakone makes
the ideal day trip, just 1½ hours by train from Tokyo!)
- Pet for a Day (Pets aren’t allowed to live in your Japanese
apartment? How about renting one for a day, or even a few
hours?)
- The Gift of Music (Volunteer groups provide physical and spiritual
encouragement by providing concerts and teaching music to
seniors and patients.)
- Winter Haven for the Crane (White-napped and hooded cranes
migrate to the wetlands of Izumi township in Kagoshima every
winter, drawing crowds of approximately 40,000 bird lovers
annually. See what all the fuss is about!)
SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2005
Traditional Japanese Culture: Japanese Pottery and Porcelain (An
in-depth look at Japan’s long history and traditions in the field of
earthenware and ceramic art.)
Japan Video Topics
- Volunteer Rescue Guardians (Fire is a constant danger to many
of Japan’s World Heritage Sites. See some of the teams of local
volunteers who safeguard these precious monuments in action).
- Art from Fallen Leaves (A Japanese artist creates award-winning
pictures composed entirely of leaves, each chosen for its natural
hue and cut to shape.)
- The Ultimate View of Mount Fuji (The world’s first fully transparent
big wheel gondola is not just a great ride, it gives one of the best
views of Mount Fuji!)
- Nagasaki City – Gateway to the World (Nagasaki was once Japan’s
major gateway to Asia and the West, even during Japan’s 200year period of isolation. This history has resulted in the excitingly
cosmopolitan city that Nagasaki is today.)
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre,
Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
55TH KUMAMOTO PICNIC
AUGUST 7, 2005
THE USHI DOSHI 1925
BIRTHDAY BASH
by Toronto Kumamoto Kenjinkai
by the Ushi Doshi Birthday Bash Committee
The Toronto Kumamoto Kenjinkai Annual Picnic will be held on
Sunday August 7, 2005 from 10:00am - 6:00pm at Area “A”
Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough. Access to the picnic area
is off Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence Avenue East. Fee: $4
per family; $2 per single; free for 12 and under or 80 and over.
BINGO; RACES; MANY PRIZES! Come with your family and
friends! Everyone welcome. Call Martha at 416-466-9096; Arthur
at 416-444-3702; Doug at 416-265-0912 for more information.
The USHI DOSHI 1925 BIRTHDAY BASH will be held on Saturday
August 27, 2005 at the JCCC. Those celebrating their 80th year
will gather with their spouses and friends for an afternoon of fun,
food and entertainment. Registration starts at 10:30am with photo
session at 12:00 noon, followed by a Japanese buffet luncheon at
1:00pm. Their will be sing-a-longs and door prizes. Our program
committee promises you a very entertaining afternoon of musical
numbers, odori, skits, tap dancing, line dancing and socializing
until 5:00pm. Please call 416-757-5957 or 416-249-1531 or 416444-8591 for further information.
FUKUOKA KENJINKAI ANNUAL PICNIC
by Fukuoka Kenjinkai
The Fukuoka Kenjikai Annual Picnic, will be held at the popular
Thomson Memorial Park, Section “D”, east side of Brimley Rd.
(north of Lawrence) in Scarborough, on Sunday August 14, 2005.
10:00am - 5:00pm, RAIN or SHINE. Everyone, children as well and
those young at heart will enjoy Novelty races, Games, Bingo and
Fukubiki draw. Admission: $2/adult, Seniors 80 and over, children
12 and under, FREE.
Help us continue and grow our Fukuoka friendship, by coming
out and enjoying a great day outdoors. Pack your own OISHI bento.
See you there with your family and friends!
For further information and questions, please contact: Sam
Wakayama 416-742-7358, Asaye Amemori 416-781-4997.
KAGOSHIMA KENJIN-KAI
ANNUAL PICNIC
by Kagoshima Kenjin Kai
The Kagoshima Kenjin-kai invites members and friends to come
out to its annual picnic on Sunday August 14, 2005 from noon
- 5:00pm at Bronte Provincial Park, Breckon Centre. There will be
lots of activities for kids and those young at heart as well as bingo,
fukubiki and entertainment. For further information, please contact:
Mas Shin 416-757-5789, Sab Takata 416-233-7759 or Ken Noma
416-493-2139.
GERANIUM, PELARGONIUM &
FUCHSIA SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
by the Geranium, Pelargonium & Fuchsia Society of Ontario
You’re invited! Did you know there are hundreds of kinds of
geraniums, pelargoniums, and fuchsias? Mark Sunday August
21, 2005 at 2 pm in your calendar and come see for yourself! Best
of all admission is free.
The Geranium, Pelargonium & Fuchsia Society of Ontario will
be holding their annual flower competition in the Shokokai Court at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
The Show has a wide variety of show classes including a design
category, is professionally judged, and will have many varieties that
are rare and not commercially available.
For further information, please email [email protected]
NJCA BBQ
by the New Japanese Canadian Association
The annual BBQ Party will be held again this year for the NJCA (New
Japanese Canadian Association) and its affiliate organizations.
Enjoy the famous BBQ meat, cash bar, booths and kiosks, and
door prizes. Why not spend a beautiful summer day with friends.
11:30am - 3:00pm on Sunday August 28, 2005 at the JCCC.
Open to the members of the NJCA and its affiliate organizations
only. You can join the NJCA at the door. (The annual membership
fee is $20 for individuals or families). BBQ admission $6 for adult,
$12 for family (2 adults + 3 children), $4 for senior or child.
Contact: Mr Nagaishi 905-475-7173 (For booth application as well),
Ms Ono 416-560-4326 or Mr Sumida 416-835-9633.
WAKAYAMA KENJIN KAI KEIRO KAI
by Wakayama Kenjin Kai
The Annual Wakayama Kenjin Kai Keiro Kai will be held at the NEW
Toronto Buddhist Temple on Saturday September 10, 2005. The
temple is located at 1011 Sheppard Avenue West. The event will
start at 1:00pm. An interesting program of songs, skits, bingo and
fukubiki, etc. is planned. Please keep this date open and attend.
Contact the following for reservation and further information: James
Nasu 416-431-2226, Iwao Kuroyama 416-489-9929, Kenji Tamaki
905-927-1292.
STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR
HARRY YOSHIDA HERITAGE LOUNGE
SPEAKER SERIES
It was ‘standing room only’ for those who came to hear the amazing
life and times of Harry ‘Noriyuki’ Yoshida of Chemainus, British
Columbia. Harry captivated the audience with stories of his early
years in the lumbering town of Chemainus and of his siblings as
well as his years in Japan. Of particular interest was his life aboard
the Japanese Imperial Navy’s heavy cruiser, Maya. He survived
several narrow escapes with death which he attributed to a higher
power which may explain his active participation in the Japanese
Gospel Church which meets regularly at the Centre. The Heritage
Committee would like to thank Harry for his generous donation of
time and would like to invite members of the Nikkei community to
nominate, as a speaker, any friends or relatives with an interesting
life experience.
NOSTALGIA NIGHT II
On Saturday June 25, 2005,
Nostalgia Night II was held at the
JCCC, to again remember and
celebrate our Nikkei heritage.
This year the community was
introduced to Sedai – the
Japanese Canadian Legacy
Project currently underway at
Munching on JC Cuisine
the JCCC.
The guests were welcomed by Ann Ashley, Chair of the JCCC
Heritage Committee, and Peter Wakayama, Heritage Committee
member and Chair of Nostalgia Night II Committee.
Connie Sugiyama, Chair of the Sedai Project was the special
guest speaker for the evening. She spoke about Sedai – the
Japanese Canadian Legacy Project, giving us the background on
how the Project came to be, with the goal of creating a digital archive
of the Japanese Canadian experience. It is important to preserve
for future generations, these important stories of our community.
She spoke about the JCCC’s collaboration with Densho, the
Japanese American Legacy Project out of Seattle, as well as the
JCCC’s association with the Japanese American National Museum
in Los Angeles. A video presentation of excerpts from the first
three completed interviews of Fred Sasaki, Pat Adachi and Rose
Kutsukake were previewed. Following the video, the guests were
treated to a slide show of Pre-war and Internment Camp photos.
Tables overflowing with nostalgic Japanese Canadian cuisine
such as shoyu/sugar sardines, pakkui, shoyu wieners, onigiri, and
spam sushi greeted the guests. Also enjoyed by the guests was
sushi by Toriichi, and manju by Chef Shoji.
Writing boards were filled out by our guests who shared
internment period nicknames, as well as interesting Japanese
Canadian lingo.
The JCCC Heritage Committee would like to give a special thank
you to Teresa Sano, who planned the menu and her hard working
volunteers who cooked the food for the evening. Special thanks
also goes to Ikenobo Ikebana, Toronto Chapter for the beautiful
floral arrangements that graced the tables throughout the Heritage
space.
Thank you to Peter Wakayama and the entire Nostalgia Night II
committee and JCCC staff for making this such a successful and
enjoyable evening. Thank you also to Tak Yano for all his hard work
on the Sedai video presentation and to Russell Onizuka for the
slide show presentation.
We look forward to Nostalgia Night III next year.
JCCC NAGINATA CLUB
MOVES TO NEXT STAGE
Sunday, June 26 was an important day for the JCCC Naginata Club.
The Club was started two years ago by Sandra Jorgenson and
Enore Gardonio, who are also instructors with the JCCC Iaido Club.
Having no Naginata instructors in Canada has been a challenge in
the Club’s development. However, the Club has been fortunate in
having Yamauchi sensei, kyoshi , from New Jersey oversee the
Club. By attending seminars in Montreal and the United States and
by arranging for Yamauchi sensei to teach seminars in Toronto, the
Club has managed to develop and grow over the past two years.
On July 25 and 26, four instructors from the U.S., including
Yamauchi sensei, led a seminar at the JCCC which was attended
by students from both Toronto and Montreal. Of particular
note, both Sandra and Enore successfully challenged shodan.
Congratulations also go to Marija Landekic, who passed ikkyu.
Albert Yam and Marianne Matchuk received ikkyu last March while
attending a seminar in Montreal taught by Yamauchi sensei. With
this success, the Club is now ready to move more aggressively in to
training with full bogu – the next stage in the Club’s development.
A highlight of the recent seminar was ishujiai – a match between
a kendoka and naginataka – fought tenaciously by Yamauchi sensei
and Ohmi sensei of the JCCC Kendo Club. It was truly a spirited
match between two very senior budoka.
Many thanks also go to John Hill who was instrumental in
ensuring that the seminar
was well organized and
went off without a hitch.
The Naginata Club
holds
classes
every
Sunday from 3:30pm to
5:00pm. New students are
welcome at the beginning
of any month.
photo courtesy: Yoshi Tanaka
(The Nikka Times)
KATARI STORYTELLING SHOW REVIEW
by Yusuke Tanaka, Director of Katari Japanese Storytellers
The 11th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show was held at the JCCC
for two days on April 2 & 3. Katari Japanese Storytellers were
founded in 1994 by a group of Japanese teachers and parents who
wished to have their next generation inherit the Japanese culture.
But then, Canadians in general showed lots of interest in the rare
Japanese stories that had been translated into English. Katari
storytellers were now invited to perform at Harbourfront and other
venues such as the CNE, public schools and also to the Native
Centre to share the stories with other ethnic storytellers.
On the second day when the stories were told in Japanese,
teachers and children of Ikebata Nursery School and the students
of the Giles School stood on the stage and performed what they
learned in the class. Teachers said they performed much better
than they expected and they became more confident in speaking
Japanese through performing in front of an audience. As the special
guest, a veteran storyteller Mr. Jack Howard, ROM curator, joined
us and told a story in Japanese, which was hilarious and warmly
welcomed by the audience.
Since 2000, Katari’s shows have been conducted with the
support of the JCCC. We thank you for your generosity, Arigato!,
and we sincerely hope you will continue to help us spread Japanese
folklore. Yoroshiku!
Students from the
Giles School perform
their skit “Bunbuku
Chagama.” From left:
Tatsuro SugimanMarangos, Francis
Blair, Ryohma
Yamasaki, Daniel
Isakovich, Satoshi
Iseki (Japanese
instructor).
THE NEW CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM
OPENS MAY 7, 2005, OTTAWA
by K.K.Yano
Located west of Parliament Hill at LeBreton Flats on the banks
of the Ottawa River, the new Canadian War Museum illustrates
the theme of regeneration and renewal in both design and
construction. The design of the building was inspired by architect
Raymond Moriyama’s memory of a treehouse he built as a child
in a Canadian internment camp. He says that the treehouse
was a place of solace, contemplation and unstructured learning.
This is reflected in the museum’s atmosphere of both unsettling
unbalances and meditative hope for the future.
The Museum’s construction also reflects a regeneration theme
from the river water used in its cooling systems to the recycled
copper from the roof of the Library of Parliament used as a wall
treatment on several large interior walls.
A combination of concrete and copper, grass and glass, lightness
and darkness, the Museum is a large one-level complex divided
into eight sections. The first six are dedicated to permanent exhibits
chronologically exploring conflict on Canadian soil or conflicts that
Canadians have been involved in around the world.
The first four sections contain personal experiences of soldiers,
newspaper clippings, uniforms and weapons, and examples of
propaganda of the time. The exhibits are interactive and every
section has video and audio displays; therefore much of the
information is presented is a way that is accessible to children.
The atmosphere is visually stimulating on many physical levels
from floor-to-ceiling panels of information, an overhead Nieuport
17 reproduction fighter plane in the second section “For Crown
and Country, The South African and First World Wars, 1885-1931”
to the nose of a Soviet missile crashing through the ceiling in the
fourth section “A Violent Peace: The Cold War, Peacekeeping, and
Recent Conflicts, 1945 to the present.” Events of the Second World
War are presented in the third section “Forged in Fire, The Second
World War, 1931-1945: Canada’s fight against dictatorships.”
Here, there is a wall displaying the “Forced Relocation of Japanese
Canadians” giving a brief history of the Japanese Canadians
internment during this period with short personal histories of Joy
Kogawa, Masumi Mitsui and Tsukiye Muriel Kitagawa.
Section Five is “The Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour:
Canada’s rich history of honouring and remembrance.” In the
middle of the permanent exhibitions, this gallery explores Canada’s
long history of honouring individuals, how Canadians have
remembered and commemorated their military past. Section Six
“LeBreton Gallery: The military technology collection” is a diverse
collection of vehicles, artillery and other large artifacts that present
the machinery and technology used in war from the 17th century to
the present. Section Seven is the Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae
Gallery reserved for special and temporary exhibitions.
Section Eight, Regeneration Hall is the highest point in the
museum. The space is narrow with angled walls that slant down
over visitors. From here we can see the Peace Tower of the
Parliament Buildings but as we move down the sloping floor the
view disappears symbolizing the difficulty of finding peace. On the
outside of this part of the building, windows are designed to spell
out “lest we forget” and “n’oublions jamais” in Morse code.
The Museum is more than a presentation of artifacts and
historical data; it is a thorough exploration of conflict in a Canadian
context providing background information of historic conflicts and
relationships. Real-life displays are meant to give us the feeling
of what it might have been like surviving in the trenches, arriving
on the beaches of Normandy, and fighting in the streets of Italy
from building to building. The realities of war are brought to life in
dynamic displays, transforming the words of history books by putting
a human face on war. The presentation of information is simple for
the beginner student but the exhibits also present information in
a thought-provoking manner that encourages students to critically
think about history and world events. The activity at the end of the
fourth section is especially good for students asking them to actively
participate in history, in the choices they make, as individuals and
as citizens of a nation.
Moriyama has created a place for reflection and remembrance,
a place that recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Canadians
without glorifying war and technology. “What we’re trying to do here
is represent the ordinary Canadian doing extraordinary things in
extraordinary times and situations, and there’s something modest
but strong in that.” It is also a place that gives human voice to our
history that educates and makes us remember so as to not repeat
our mistakes.
Karri Yano gratefully acknowledges the funding by the Nikkei
Voice for the trip to Ottawa to report on Nissei veterans who
attended the 60th Anniversary of VE Day and the opening of the
new Canadian War Mueseum.
2005 ANNUAL TRIP TO JAPAN RAFFLE WINNERS!
Raffle Date July 9, 2005 Municipal # M406764
Ticket No.
11251
13382
18252
2989
5338
20564
0332
0855
3228
12582
Prize
Winner
Two return airfares, economy class to Japan + $1000 spending money (JAL & JTB)
F. Kusano
Hitachi 42” LCD HDTV Monitor & Stand (Hitachi Canada Ltd.)
Jean Kondo
Sony 30” FD Trinitron WEGA TV with matching stand (Sony of Canada Ltd.)
Ralph Jenkins
PowerShot A400 Digital Camera & Pixma iP200 Photo Printer (Canon Canada Ltd.)
Amanda Chu
Weekend for 2 at Westin Prince Hotel Toronto (Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto)
Mr. & Mrs. M. Izawa
Yamaha PSR260 Keyboard (Yamaha Canada Music Inc.)
Susan Cormack
$250 Gift Certificate (Akasaka Restaurant)
D. Kohara
$200 Gift Certificate (EDO Restaurant)
Christine & Blake Tohana
$200 Gift Certificate (Nami Restaurant)
A. Frenzel
Sony CFD-V8 CD AM/FM Cassette Unit (G & G Electronics)
Kaz Tsuchida
City
Markham
Toronto
North York
Toronto
Chatham
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Waterloo
Etobicoke
Congratulations to the winners! To all who have bought tickets - thank you for your support and good luck next year!
DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of July 7, 2005
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
Mrs. Rose Aihoshi
30
Mr. Jack Bailey
Takarazuka Dance Theatre 1959 North
American Tour memorabilia
Ms. Patty Chen
20
Mr. Richard Cutcheon
Japanese sword
Mr. & Mrs. Mas Dazai
100
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Fowlie
Grace Tucker’s Antiques
Mrs. Teruko Fujimoto
30
Mr. David Fujiwara
50
Mrs. Kay Fujiwara
100
Mr. & Mrs. Susumu Fujiwara
20
Mrs. Yaeko Furuya
20
Mr. Harant Ghsoh
10
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hashimoto
25
Ms. Mary Hiraishi
30
Dr. Tatsuo Hori
50
In celebration of 50th Wedding
Anniversary for Charles & Eleanor Ogaki
Mr. Ken Hotta
25
Mrs. Blanche Hyodo
15
Mr. & Mrs. James Ito
130
Mrs. Fumi Iwata
50
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kadohama
100
Mr. & Mrs. Koji & Elaine Kari
15
JCCC Karaoke Club
1,125
Mr. & Mrs. Katsumi & Matsuyo Kawano 15
Mr. & Mrs. Anil Kumar Khandelwal
15
Mr. & Mrs. Noboru Koyama
100
Ms. Fumie Kumamoto
100
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
25
Mr. & Mrs Mickey & Laiko Matsubayashi 65
Ms. Norah Matsumoto
15
In appreciation of income tax return
prepared by Gerry Kawaguchi
Mrs. Hisako Minemoto
50
Mrs. Sumi Morito
100
Anonymous
30
Mrs. Fumiye Nishimura
50
Mr. & Mrs. Yutaka Nishimura
35
Anonymous
100
Mr. Arthur M. Okimura
30
Saskatoon Japanese Association Inc
Bride & Groom Full Kimono Set
Mr. & Mrs. Kaz & Ruby Shikaze
100
Shorinji Kempo North York Branch
120
Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch
20
Mr. & Mrs. Shigeo Tabata
50
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley Takagi
20
Mr. & Mrs. Tsuzuku Takeuchi
100
Tobu Canada Wakayama Kenjin Kai
50
Mr. Daniel Toguri
20
Mr. & Mrs. Blake Tohana
25
Mr. Thomas Tsubouchi
100
Ms. Teresa Tsuji
40
Mrs. Ruth Yoriko Tsujimura
30
Mrs. Kay Umemura
20
Mrs. April Watt
25
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wilson
25
Wynford Seniors' Club
345
For Stone Lantern
Mrs. Misako Yagi
30
Mrs. Fukue Yanase
20
In appreciation to the Haru No Variety Show
Mr. Shoji Yano
Manju
For Nostalgia Night
Mrs. Itsuko Yasui
30
Mrs. Ruth Yonemoto
30
Mr. Motoyuki Yoshida
60
JCCC In Memory
In memory of Akiko Uyeno
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Nora Okada
100
Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey & Donna Uyeno
200
In memory of Ayako Tahara
Ms. Marjorie Izumi
100
Mrs. Frances Yaeki Nakamura
20
In memory of Aza Kosugi
Mr. David Arikado
50
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Okawara
25
In memory of Shigeru William (Bill) Nakamura
Mr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi & Aiko Koyanagi
20
Mr. & Mrs. John & Ann Morton
50
Ms. Frances Nakagawa
25
Mr. & Mrs. William & Lois Orr
25
Ken Sugamori & Carole Aida
50
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Emiko Tsuruda
20
In memory of Dot Tanaka
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
25
In memory of Eiza Kosugi
Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Nozaki
30
In memory of Hideo Fuzzy Fujiwara
passed away May 15, 2004
Mrs. Etsuyo Fujiwara
100
Mr. & Mrs. Don & Tammy Yokota
50
In memory of Harold Tazumi
Mrs. Asaye Amemori
20
Mrs. Kay Tazumi
500
Rick, Kathy, Elizabeth, Steve Tazumi,
Sheri, Glenn, Derek, Erin Yamamoto
In memory of Kiyoko Hamanishi
Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Doreen Oyagi
20
In memory of Masako Kitamura
Mrs. June Saisho & Mr. Aki Saisho
25
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Nishino
25
Linda, Dean, Erin, Jenna Sasabuchi
100
In memory of Misao Shimizu
Mr. & Mrs. George & Barbara M. Iwata
25
In memory of Mr Tamio Marubashi &
Mrs Miyoko Marubashi
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Cowan
100
In memory of Mrs Merle Ebata
Mr. & Mrs. Yoshiharu & Doris Fujioka
20
In memory of Mrs Shimazaki & Keiko Goto
Mrs. June Saisho & Mr. Aki Saisho
50
In memory of Patricia Kobayashi
Mr. & Mrs. Kiyoshi & Aiko Koyanagi
20
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley & Aileen Yokota
25
In memory of Seiji Takata
Mr. & Mrs. Yoshiharu & Doris Fujioka
20
Ms. Sharon Fune
200
Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Hori
25
Dr. Tatsuo Hori
50
Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Barbara Kuwahara
25
Mr. & Mrs Mickey & Laiko Matsubayashi 50
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Nobuoka
25
Mr. & Mrs. Kenji Nozaki
50
Satoko & Joy Sato
150
In memory of Tomeko Kuwahara
Mr. Samuel Kuwahara
100
In memory of Utaye Shimasaki
Kiyo Goto
100
JCCC Bazaar
Ms. Jennifer Hashimoto
25
Konko Church of Toronto
150
Progress Packaging Ltd
$100 store credit
Seicho-No-Ie Church of Canada
100
Mrs. Ruth Sumi
100
Tobu Canada Wakayama Kenjin Kai
200
Tori Ichi Catering Inc.
Sushi & Baked
goods
Supporting Members
Ambassador
Mr. & Mrs Martin & Dawna Kobayashi
Mr. David Moriyama
Leader
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Miyoko Ohtake
Mr. & Mrs. George Toyota
Partner
Mrs. Pat Adachi
Mrs. Noriko Grasso
Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi
Mr. & Mrs. Miki Kobayashi
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Marubashi
Ms. Dawn Maruno
Mrs. Toshie Miura
Mr. & Mrs. Mataharu & Mikiko Otsu
Mr. & Mrs. Kunio & Yoshiye Suyama
Mr. George Takahashi
Mr. & Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka
Mr. Jason Ying
Haiku Corner
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500
465
150
100
130
115
100
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120
俳句コーナー
Summer is here with its hot days, long evenings and short
nights. So short in fact, that a sliver of moon remains
floating on the still surface of the morning sea.
短夜や
浅瀬に残る
The short night;
In the shallows remain
The crescent moon.
月一片
蕪村
Buson
JCCC秋期クラス
JCCC映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」
この秋何か新しい習い事を始めてみま
せんか？JCCCでは文化クラス（文化
刺繍、生け花、書道、墨絵、日本語成
人クラス）や武道クラス（合気道、
居合道、柔道、空手、剣道、なぎな
た、少林寺拳法）をはじめ、さまざま
なクラスやワークショップを行って
います。秋のワークショップでは粽作り、和太鼓、和食クッキン
グ、和紙で作るホリデーカードなどが予定されています。詳細は
JCCC秋期クラスガイド、またはウェブサイトをご覧下さい。な
お、人気のあるクラスやワークショップはすぐに定員になること
がありますのでお早めにお申し込み下さい。
8月の映画は黒木和雄監督作品、宮沢りえ。原田芳雄出演の「父
と暮らせば」（２００４年）です。今年で戦後６０年。改めて平
和について考えてみませんか。
和食クッキングクラス
和食に欠かせない味、テクニック、そし
て素材に焦点をあて、しょうじシェフが
誰でも簡単に作れ、しかも健康的で美味
しい和食のクッキングクラスを行いま
す。しょうじシェフはハミルトンの日系
文化会館で過去２年間クッキングクラス
を教えてきました。レパートリーは幅広
く、お饅頭なども得意としています。
詳細、クラスを受講されたい方はJCCC
４１６−４４１−２３４５または
[email protected]までご連絡下さい。なお、
クラスを受講するためにはJCCC会員であ
ることが必要です。
クラス：クラスは講師によるデモが１時間、実習１時間、試食と
後片付けが１時間の計３時間となっています。クラス内容は下記
の通りです。
ご飯もの
２００５年８月１７日（水）午後７時―午後１０時 費用：＄４０（費用には別途GSTが加算されます）
必要なもの：エプロン、包丁、ぺティナイフ
JCCC8・９・１０月の行事予定
８月
１日 JCCC休館日（シビックホリデー）
２０日 JCCCコミュニティーガレージセールー延期
２５日 映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」
９月
５日 JCCC休館日（レーバーデー）
１１日 ありがとうデー
１８日 日系ヘリテージデー
１９日 秋期クラス開講
２５日 JCCCゴルフトーナメント
２９日 映画鑑賞会
１０月 ２日
１０日
２７日
一世デー
JCCC休館日（サンクスギヴィング）
映画鑑賞会
盛夏の広島。昭和２０年８月６日午前８時１５分。突如頭上に
炸裂した一発の閃光が人々の運命を襲った。広島を「ヒロシマ」
に変え、父と娘の未来を変えた。
人類史上初の原爆が投下されてから３年後の広島。図書館に勤
める美津江は、愛する者たちを一瞬の閃光で失い、自分が生き残
ったことへの負い目に苦しみながら、息を殺すようにひっそりと
暮している。
その彼女の前に、ある日ひとりの青年が現れた。原爆の資料
集めに情熱を注ぐ木下青年に好意を示され、美津江も一目で彼
に魅かれていく。「うちはしあわせになってはいけんのじゃ。」
自分は人を好きになったりしてはいけない。幸せなど望んでいな
い…。
美津江はそんな自分の恋心を押さえつけ、黙殺しようと必死で
ある。美津江が恋に目覚めたとき、父の竹造（亡霊）が現れる。
頑なに恋心を否定し、幸せの一歩手前で躊躇する美津江に、父の
竹造は自ら「美津江の恋の応援団長」を名乗る。
なだめ、すかし、励まし、ありとあらゆる方法で何とか娘・美
津江の心を開かせようとするのだが…。
日時：２００５年8月２５日（木）午後７時
入場料：JCCC会員＄５、非会員＄７
靴の博物館１０周年
今年で１０周年を迎える靴の博物館Bata Shoe Museumの記念行
事の一環としてJCCC主催による「ジャパンナイト」が同博物館
で２００５年8月１１日（木）午後５時から午後8時まで行われま
す。入場は無料です。当日はフルーティストのロン・コーブさん
の演奏やシェフしょうじのお饅頭ワークショップなどを楽しむこ
とができます。ぜひお立ち寄り下さい。
日系ヘリテージデー
２００５年９月１８日(日）正午から午後５時まで日系ヘリテー
ジデーがJCCCで行われます。今年は日系人による映像作品に焦点
をあて、映像作成の先駆者であるジェシー・ニシハタ氏を特別ゲ
ストにお迎えします。また、語りの会バージョンの「浦島太郎」
も上演されます。入場料は無料です。１２歳以下の子供のために
無料でホットドッグと飲み物が用意されます。また＄１０のお弁
当は予約制となっていますので、ＪＣＣＣ受付４１６−４４１−
２３４５またはモミジセンター４１６−２６１−６６８３までご
予約下さい。家族皆で楽しめる一日です。どうぞお越し下さい。
隠れた宝物
JCCCヘリテージ委員会とトロント刀剣会共催の第２回骨董品鑑定
会が行われます。昨年は８０以上の骨董品が専門家によって鑑定
されました。今年も日本刀、根付、浮世絵、陶磁器、絵画、珍品
などの専門家がJCCCに集合します。日時は２００５年９月１７日
（土）午前９時から午後５時までです。
鑑定費は一品につき＄２０です。この費用には専門家による１
０分間の鑑定と口頭による鑑定結果が含まれています。正式鑑
定書は＄３０です。鑑定の予約はJCCC受付４１６−４４１−２
３４５までお早めにお申し込み下さい。なお当日会場はの入場は
JCCC会員に限らせていただきます。入場料は＄５です。
日系文化会館受付スタッフ募集
日系文化会館では平日の夜と週末の日中勤務のパートタイム受
付係を募集しています。主な仕事内容として日系文化会館の日
英バイリンガル窓口として来館者の案内、電話の応対、会費支
払いやクラス・イベント登録手続き、ギフトショップの接客、
管理などがあります。
受付は、日英バイリンガルで意思の疎通が上手にはかれ、素早
く丁寧な接客マナーと細部に注意がいきとどくことが要求され
ます。又、基本のコンピューター操作ができる方。
勤務時間:
月∼金 午後４時から午後９時１５分
土 午前8時半から午後1時半又は
午後1時半から午後6時半
日 午前8時半から午後3時半
給与は経験に応じて考慮します。曜日は相談可。
応募者は２００５年8月12日までに履歴書（英語）を日系文化
会館館長宛てに郵便、ファックス、またはEメールで下記に送
付して下さい。
Executive Director
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto Ontario
M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416.441.2345
Fax: 416.441.2347
[email protected]
ボランティアとコミュニティーイベント
コーディネーター募集
日系文化会館ではコミュニティーのイベント、及びボランティア
のフルタイムのコーディネーターを募集しています。詳細は英語
面に掲載されています（ｐ５）。
サリー・クマガワさん
６月末で退職したアリス・チャオさんの後任としてサリー・クマ
ガワさんがJCCCオフィススタッフに加わりました。サリーさん
は以前JCCCスタッフとして勤務した経験があり、６年間のトロン
ト仏教会勤務を経てJCCCへまた戻ってきました。新しくなった
JCCCで改めてコミュニティーの皆さんと親交を計りたいそうで
す。よろしくお願いします。
JCCC受付人事異動
この夏、今までパートタイムの受付担当だったキャサリン、ラヴ
ィニア、ジェナの３人がそれぞれJCCCを旅立ち、新たにクリステ
ィーヌ、ガリーナ、キャリーが受付スタッフに加わりました。キ
ャサリンは小学校の先生として９月から教壇に立ち、ラヴィニア
は早稲田大学へ留学、そしてジェナはキングストンで教師になる
ための勉強を始めます。みんな頑張って下さい。
新たにパートタイム受付に加わったクリスティーヌは長年
JCCCのボランティアを務めてきました。ガリーナはトロント大学
の学生でいずれJETプログラムで日本に行きたいとのこと。キャ
リーは長期滞在先の日本からトロントに戻ってきたばかりの三世
です。よろしくお願いします。
日系コミュニティーニュース
＊ヒロシマデー平和祈念プログラム
広島、長崎の原爆投下から６０年。トロントでも２００５年８
月６日（土）午後４時から平和を祈念したプログラムがNathan
Phillips Squareで行われます。ぜひご参加下さい。詳細について
はMike Nevin at [email protected] or (416) 463-9163までご連
絡下さい。
＊日本ビデオトピックス
日本領事館広報文化センターでは毎月１回、日本紹介の短編ビ
デオ上映会を行っています。２００５年８月１２日（金）、９
月９日（金）にそれぞれ午後１２時１０分から午後１２時４５分
まで行われます。トピック詳細は英語面に掲載されています。上
映会に関するご質問は日本領事館広報文化センター４１６−３６
３−５４８８までご連絡下さい。
＊熊本県人会ピクニック
２００５年８月７日（日）午前１０時から午後４時まで、Area
A , Thomson Memorial Park, Scarboroughにて行われます。詳
細についてはMartha 416-466-9096, Arthur 416-444-3702, Doug
416-265-0912までお電話下さい。
＊福岡県人会ピクニック
２００５年８月１４日（日）午前１０時から午後５時まで
Section D , Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough にて行わ
れます。詳細についてはSam Wakayama 416-742-7358, Asaye
Amemori 416-781-4997までお電話下さい。
＊鹿児島県人会ピクニック
２００５年８月１４日（日）正午から午後５時までBronte
Provincial Park, Breckton Centreにて行われます。詳細については
Mas Shin 416-757-5789, Sab Takata 416-233-7759, Ken Noma 416493-2139までお電話下さい。
＊トロント新移住者協会及び加盟団体・夏の親睦BBQパーティー
２００５年8月28日（日）午前11時半から午後3時まで日系文化
会館で行われます。協会および加盟団体会員のみ。（当日会員に
なれます。年間会費$20個人または家族）。大人$6、家族$12（
大人2人＋子供3人）、子供／シニア$4。BBQ申し込み不要。お問
い合わせは：長石(905)475-7173（ブース・売店申込）小野(416)
560-4326、隅田(416) 835-9633。
ヘリテージスピーカーシリーズ
ノーム・イブキ氏を迎えて
静かな人気を呼んでいるJCCCヘリテージ委員
会主催のスピーカーシリーズ、９月は「日系
ボイス（日系の声）」コラム執筆者で、トレ
ント大学の教授候補のノーム・イブキ氏をス
ピーカーとしてお迎えします。イブキ氏は日
系人としての自覚、活気ある日系社会の基礎
と維持について語って下さいます。また時間
が許せば戦後移住者と一世の対比、日本に住
んだ感想やさまざまな見解についても触れる
予定です。日時は２００５年９月２３日（金）午後７時から午後
8時まです。入場は無料ですが、人数把握のためJCCC受付４１６
ー４４１ー２３４５または[email protected]で事前登録を行って下
さい。
夏祭り大賑わい
JCCC,トロント仏教会、新移住者協会ををはじめ、多くの日系団
体の協力によって７月９日に行われた夏祭り・盆踊り大会は猛暑
にもかかわらず、大勢の来客で賑わいました。また、当日は日本
行き航空券が当たるラッフルの抽選も行われました。なお当選者
は英語面（ｐ９）に掲載されています。
Our Nihongo class is available for
children who can speak Japanese.
It is an Immersion Style program
emphasizing oral communication
and Japanese culture.
Fall Registration begins
Saturday Sept. 10, 2005
9:30 to 12:00 noon
Orde Street School
www.tjls.on.ca
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Tue-Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
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(905) 947-4344
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JAPAN BEAUTY
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TORA SUSHI
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(905) 944-1377
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CAFÉ
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(905) 475-4247
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Solutions
Eat-in and Take-out Japanese
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August 2005
Japanese Canadian Community
Comes Full Circle
広がる日系カナダ人
コミュニティーの輪
On June 27th, the Japanese Canadian community came
full circle when the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
unveiled the Ijusha Garden, which represents the bridge
between Japanese Canadians (Nikkei) and new Japanese
immigrants (Ijusha).
６月27日、日系文化会館では、日系カナダ人と日本人移住者の
架け橋となる移住者ガーデン完成における寄贈者の除幕式が行わ
れ、日系コミュニティーの輪が一つになった。
The Japanese community in Canada was built by the first
wave of Ijushas a century ago. In many ways, their experiences are very similar to the new wave of Ijushas in the
present day. By bringing the Nikkei and Ijusha communities together, the community comes full circle.
Twenty-five families from the Ijusha community raised
$117,000 towards the JCCC’s entrance garden in an effort
to create a space for the Ijushas in the existing Japanese
Canadian community.
“It’s often hard for an Ijusha to feel included in the Nikkei
community because there are subtle cultural differences
between Japanese Canadians and recent Japanese immigrants,” says James Matsumoto, a major donor of the Garden. “The Garden is a gateway for the Ijusha community to
integrate with the Nikkei community.”
With its stone lantern, great rocks and lush greenery, the
Japanese-style garden is a perfect symbol to connect the
communities. New immigrants contribute to the JCCC by
helping to strengthen Japanese Canadians’ roots to Japan.
The trees in the garden were planted by children, which
symbolically connect young Japanese-Canadians to their
roots.
Over the past century, five generations of Japanese Canadians have called Canada home. Currently, there are
22,000 Ijushas living in Canada, and approximately 6,500
living in
Toronto.
“The Ijusha community has always participated in the Japanese Canadian community,” says James Heron, Executive
Director of the JCCC. “The Ijusha community’s contribution of the Garden has moved them from a participant to
an owner of the Centre.”
カナダの日系コミュニティーはおよそ1世紀ほど前、トロントに
定着した移住者が集まり発足した。多くの意味で、最近の移住者
も先代と同じような経験をし、コミュニティーができた。日系人
と移住者のコミュニティーが共になることで、より大きなコミュ
ニティーの輪へと広がっていく。
日系カナダコミュニティーの輪の中に、移住者コミュニティーが
交わるよう願い、移住者コミュニティーの25家族が、日系文化
会館正面玄関に位置する日本庭園の造園に、合計11万7千ドルの
寄付を贈呈した。
この庭園の主な寄付贈呈をされたジェームス・松本氏はこう語
る。「移住者にとって、日系コミュニティーとの間に距離を感じ
ることがしばしばございます。それというのも、日系人と最近の
日本の移民者との間には、微妙な文化の違いがあるからです。で
すから、この庭園造園により、日系の方々と移住者の皆様とが少
しでも近づき合うという願いを込めて、寄付贈呈致しました。」
燈籠、景石、そして豊かな緑が美しいこの日本庭園は、両コミュ
ニティーをつなぐすばらしい象徴であると言えるだろう。新移住
者の皆様によるJCCCへの寄付贈呈は、日系カナダ人の日本への
つながりをより深める手助けとなったことは確かであろう。そし
て、日本庭園の木々は、新しい世代の日系カナダ人の祖先を改め
て見なおす象徴的な行為として、子供達により植えられた。
ほぼ1世紀に渡り、5世代の日系カナダ人はカナダを祖国と呼ん
でいる。現在、2万2千人の移住者がカナダに在住し、そのおよ
そ6千5百人がトロントに在住している。
「移住者コミュニティーの皆様は随時日系カナダ人コミュニティ
ーの行事に参加してくださっていましたが、今回の庭園への寄付
贈呈により、JCCC行事の参加者側ではなく会館の所持者側へ移
った行為であると言えるでしょう。」と、JCCCの館長
ジェームス・へロン氏は言った。
Philanthropist Contributes to
the Canadian Dream
慈善あふれる
カナディアンドリーム
James Matsumoto is living the Canadian dream. Before he
immigrated to Canada 30 years ago, his image of Canada
was based on the famous film Rose-Marie, also known as
Indian Love Call. To him, the music, scenery and Mounties gave him the impression that Canada is breathtaking,
has honest and sincere people, and is a safe place to work
and raise a family.
ジェームス・松本氏はカナディアンドリームを叶えた、現在トロ
ントに在住する日本からの移住者である。カナダに移住したのは
30年前であるが、それ以前、彼の持つカナダのイメージは、『
インディアン ラブコール』の歌で知られるかの有名な映画『ロ
ーズ−マリー』であった。彼にとって、映画の中の音楽、情景、
マウンティーなど、カナダに対する印象は息を呑むほど強く、人
々は正直で誠実であり、又、家族を養うには安全ですばらしい場
所であると考えた。
Canada did not disappoint him. Though living the Canadian dream is priceless, Mr. Matsumoto wants to give something back to the Canadian dream he so dearly loves.
カナダは彼の想像以上であった。カナディアンドリームを達成す
るのは極めて貴重なことであり、松本氏は、こよなく愛するカナ
ダに何か残したいと望んだ。
On June 27, James Matsumoto announced his donation of
$300,000 towards the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s National Building Together capital campaign.
6月27日、ジェームス・松本氏は日系文化会館に『共に築こうキ
ャンペーン』で30万ドルの寄付贈呈をされた。
“My vision of Canada and my hope for the JCCC is that
my donation will provide a place for thousands of children
and adults to realize the Canadian dream,” says Mr. Matsumoto. “The JCCC is a place that embodies my vision of
Canada – kind, welcoming and inclusive.”
The JCCC will name the main Hall Moto Dōri, in recognition of his gift.
When he came to Canada, he only knew two cities – Montreal and Vancouver. But he soon learned of Toronto and
fell in love with the city instantly. Toronto was beautiful
and its people kind and pleasant to the Japanese people.
Since then, Mr. Matsumoto founded James Moto Enterprises Inc., a leather manufacturer of fashion and accessories. He has served two terms on the JCCC’s Board of
Directors. He is involved with numerous organizations
including: Prime Mentors, Rotary Club and Shinki-kai
(Association of Japanese Canadian Businesses and Professionals).
“James Matsumoto is a true Canadian, living the Canadian
dream,” says James Heron, Executive Director of JCCC.
“He is honest, sincere and gives back to his community.
松本氏はこう語る。「私の思うカナダとJCCCへの希望は、この
寄付贈呈によって、何千人もの子供達や、多くの人々が、カナデ
ィアンドリームを実現する場所をもてることです。
そして、JCCCが、私が持つカナダのイメージと同じような−そ
れは両手を広げ全てを受け入れてくれるような−場所であって欲
しいと思います。」
JCCCのメインホールが、松本氏の寛大な寄付贈呈を表して、モ
ト通りと名づけられることになる。
松本氏がカナダに来日した当時は、モントリオールとバンクーバ
ーの2つの都市しか知らなかった。しかし、すぐにトロントを知
り、それと同時にトロントが気に入った。トロントは美しい街
で、人々は親切で日本人を歓迎してくれた。
その後、松本氏は、衣類やアクセサリー用のレザー工場ジェーム
ス・モトエンタープライズを開設した。又、松本氏はJCCCの理
事役員を2年務めた。更にプライム・メントアー、ロータリーク
ラブ、そして新企会など数多くの組織で活躍している。
「ジェームス・松本氏はカナディアンドリームを達成した真のカ
ナダ人です。彼の正直さ、誠実さでコミュニティーを支えてくれ
ています。」JCCCの館長ジェームス・へロン氏はこう述べる。
JCCC 9th Annual
Family Golf
Tournament
In Support of Jccc heritage
Sunday September 25th, 2005
Rolling Hills Golf Club
12808 Warden Ave, Gormley, ON L4A 7X5
Ph: 905-888-1955
~Classic Course~
Entry Fee: $75.00
**Early Bird Special: $65.00 before August 15th
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Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizes
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Scramble or Individual Tournament Format
Enter as an individual player, or partner with a family
You will be required to declare your format
If a cart is required please arrange with course
*Regular* Golf Categories Include:
~ Husband/Wife
~ Parent/Child
~ Grandparent/Grandchild
~ Other (e.g. Cousins, Sisters, Brothers, etc.)
** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age
Bento Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held at
the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre @ 6 Garamond Court
following the tournament
Title sponsor – Marty Kobayashi
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca
[email protected]
JCCC 9th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form
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Entry Deadline: September 9, 2005
Tee offs between 8:30-11:30am – Player 1 will be notified of tee-off via email or phone
Handicap Based on 6 hidden holes
Soft Spikes or running Shoes only (metal spikes not allowed)
Awards Presentation and Dinner at JCCC - 5:30 p.m.
Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years old (* Fields which must be Filled out)
Player 1
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular
� JCCC Member � Non-member
Player 2
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular
� JCCC Member � Non-member
Player 3
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular
� JCCC Member � Non-member
Player 4
*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____
Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________
City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________
Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular
� JCCC Member � Non-member
Award Categories (please put a ‘x’ under appropriate category: attach a separate list if required)
First Player
Second Player
Husband
/Wife
Parent/
Child
Grandparent
/Grandchild
Other
(specify)
Tournament Registration Fees
$75. x Number of entries _____ = $__________
Less Early Bird Discount (before August 15, 2005) $10 x Number of entries _____ – $__________
GRAND TOTAL
= $__________
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��Visa ��MasterCard � American Express
��Cheque payable to “JCCC” (Please mail to JCCC)
(Cash and Debit Cards accepted at JCCC Reception Desk – please do NOT mail cash)
Card #_______________________________________
Expiry ____/_____
Credit Card Authorization Signature: _________________________________
Fax completed form with Credit Card info to the JCCC at Fax #: (416) 441-2347
Cheques should be mailed with this form to: JCCC Golf, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5