August 2005 2005 年 8 月 Vol. 31 Issue 7

2005 JCCC Fall Classes2005 JCCC秋期クラス

小林ホール映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」Kobayashi Hall Movie Night “The Face of Jizo”

features

2 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

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors: Toshiko Yamashita, James Heron, Kathy TazumiJapanese Translation: Toshiko YamashitaCover Photo: Wet Path by Reggie ThompsonWe welcome your news! Please send articles to:

newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5www.jccc.on.caTel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347

The submission deadline for the September 05 issue is Wednesday August 10, 2005

日本語の記事も受け付けています。9月号の締め切りは２００５年8月10日(水）です。

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUG/SEPT/OCT 2005

Aug. 1 JCCC CLOSED Civic Holiday 20 JCCC Community Garage Sale - POSTPONED 25 Movie Night “The Face of Jizo”

Sept. 5 JCCC CLOSED Labour Day 11 Arigato Day 18 Nikkei Heritage Day 19 Fall Classes Begin 25 JCCC Golf Tournament 29 Movie Night Oct. 2 Issei Day 10 JCCC CLOSED Thanksgiving 27 Movie Night

Kenjin Kai picnic season! Listing on page 7.

FALL CLASSES AT THE JCCCThis 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 avoid disappointment.Make holiday cards with washi!

JAPANESE COOKING CLASSChef 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: Wednesday August 17, 2005 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Topic: RiceFees: $40 (plus GST)Materials: Please bring an apron, large sharp knife, and paring knife.

“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 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca 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: Saturday September 17, 2005Time: 9:00am - 5:00pmAdmission: $5 for JCCC members only

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 mikenevin@yahoo.ca or (416) 463-9163

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE KOBAYASHI HALL“THE FACE OF JIZO (CHICHI TO KURASEBA)”

A MOVING TALE OF LIFE AFTER THE HIROSHIMA BOMBChichi 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: Thursday August 25, 2005Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members

The Kobayashi Hall Volunteer Program

Stage Crew ・ Front of House Creative Resources Team

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)

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 Developmentchristines@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext.231.

JUST JAPANJoin 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 programs@batashoemuseum.ca or call 416-979-7799 ext. 242.Where: Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street, West (at the corner of St.George Street)Date: Thursday August 11, 2005Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pmAdmission: 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 ScheduleJudo TBDKarate Regular ScheduleKendo Monday night practice for bogu members 8:00pm - 9:00pm (August only)Naginata Regular ScheduleBridge Resumes: September 6 & 9Wynford Seniors Resumes: September 7

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!

NEW IN THE HERITAGE LOUNGECoffee service is now available in the Heritage Lounge. In addition to coffee, the coin-operated 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 jccc@jccc.on.ca to register.

11TH NIKKEI HERITAGE DAYThe 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 a.loader@nfb.ca. 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: nikkei1@bellnet.ca

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.

POSITION WANTED AT JCCCCOMMUNITY EVENTS AND

VOLUNTEER COORDINATORThe 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 case-by-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 CourtToronto Ontario M3C 1Z5

Tel: 416.441.2345 Fax: 416.441.2347 hr@jccc.on.ca

WELCOME (BACK) SALLY!

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.

JCCC RECEPTION NEWSThis 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 to Lavinia, who departs for Japan this month where she will be attending Waseda University as an exchange 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, Haru Matsuri and Road to Asia. 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!

from left: Karri, Yuki, Galina, and Christine

from left: Lavinia, Jenna, Yuki (full-time receptionist), and Catherine

SUCCESSFUL NATSU MATSURI AND OBON FESTIVAL

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!

ARIGATO DAY 2005The 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.

“LUNCHTIME VIDEO SCREENINGS” AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE

by the Consulate General of JapanOnce 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, 2005Traditional 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, 2005Traditional 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 200-year 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.

POSITION REQUIRED AT THE JCCCThe 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 9:15pmSaturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm or from 1:30pm to 6:30pm Sundays from 8:30am to 3:30pmRemuneration is commensurate with skills. Flexible time is preferable.

Please send resume by August 12, 2005 to the attention of:

Executive Director Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre6 Garamond CourtToronto OntarioM3C 1Z5 Tel: 416.441.2345 Fax: 416.441.2347 jccc@jccc.on.ca

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

GERANIUM, PELARGONIUM & FUCHSIA SOCIETY OF ONTARIO

by the Geranium, Pelargonium & Fuchsia Society of OntarioYou’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 raitz3729@rogers.com

FUKUOKA KENJINKAI ANNUAL PICNICby 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.

55TH KUMAMOTO PICNIC AUGUST 7, 2005

by Toronto Kumamoto KenjinkaiThe 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.

NJCA BBQby 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.

THE USHI DOSHI 1925 BIRTHDAY BASH

by the Ushi Doshi Birthday Bash CommitteeThe 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 416-444-8591 for further information.

WAKAYAMA KENJIN KAI KEIRO KAIby 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.

KAGOSHIMA KENJIN-KAI ANNUAL PICNIC

by Kagoshima Kenjin KaiThe 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.

STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR HARRY YOSHIDA HERITAGE LOUNGE

SPEAKER SERIESIt 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 IIOn 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 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.

Munching on JC Cuisine

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 REVIEWby 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 Sugiman-Marangos, Francis Blair, Ryohma Yamasaki, Daniel Isakovich, Satoshi Iseki (Japanese instructor).

THE NEW CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM OPENS MAY 7, 2005, OTTAWA

by K.K.YanoLocated 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

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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.

Haiku Corner 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 月一片 蕪村

The short night; In the shallows remainThe crescent moon. Buson

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of July 7, 2005

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCMrs. 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 MemoryIn 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 BazaarMs. 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 MembersAmbassadorMr. & Mrs Martin & Dawna Kobayashi 1,000 Mr. David Moriyama 1,000 LeaderMr. & Mrs. Frank & Miyoko Ohtake 500 Mr. & Mrs. George Toyota 465 PartnerMrs. Pat Adachi 150 Mrs. Noriko Grasso 100 Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi 130 Mr. & Mrs. Miki Kobayashi 115 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Marubashi 100 Ms. Dawn Maruno 100 Mrs. Toshie Miura 150 Mr. & Mrs. Mataharu & Mikiko Otsu 115 Mr. & Mrs. Kunio & Yoshiye Suyama 150 Mr. George Takahashi 150 Mr. & Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka 150 Mr. Jason Ying 120

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JCCC４１６－４４１－２３４５またはjccc@jccc.on.ca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 一世デー １０日 JCCC休館日（サンクスギヴィング） ２７日 映画鑑賞会

JCCC秋期クラス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。

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。

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１０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４１６－４４１－２３４５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。

JCCC映画鑑賞会「父と暮らせば」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。

　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

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。

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 Centre6 Garamond CourtToronto OntarioM3C 1Z5 Tel: 416.441.2345 Fax: 416.441.2347 jccc@jccc.on.ca

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。

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）。

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 mikenevin@yahoo.ca 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４１６－３６３－５４８８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 416-493-2139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。

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。

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jccc@jccc.on.caで事前登録を行って下さい。

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 beginsSaturday Sept. 10, 20059:30 to 12:00 noonOrde Street School

www.tjls.on.ca

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 beginsSaturday Sept. 10, 20059:30 to 12:00 noonOrde Street School

www.tjls.on.ca

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August 2005

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).

The Japanese community in Canada was built by the first wave of Ijushas a century ago. In many ways, their expe-riences are very similar to the new wave of Ijushas in the present day. By bringing the Nikkei and Ijusha communi-ties 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 immi-grants,” says James Matsumoto, a major donor of the Gar-den. “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 Ca-nadians 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 Jap-anese Canadian community,” says James Heron, Executive Director of the JCCC. “The Ijusha community’s contribu-tion of the Garden has moved them from a participant to an owner of the Centre.”

Japanese Canadian Community Comes Full Circle

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。 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。

広がる日系カナダ人コミュニティーの輪

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 Mount-ies gave him the impression that Canada is breathtaking, has honest and sincere people, and is a safe place to work and raise a family.

Canada did not disappoint him. Though living the Canadi-an dream is priceless, Mr. Matsumoto wants to give some-thing back to the Canadian dream he so dearly loves.

On June 27, James Matsumoto announced his donation of $300,000 towards the Japanese Canadian Cultural Cen-tre’s National Building Together capital campaign.

“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. Mat-sumoto. “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 recogni-tion of his gift.

When he came to Canada, he only knew two cities – Mon-treal 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 Enter-prises Inc., a leather manufacturer of fashion and acces-sories. 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 Profes-sionals).

“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.

Philanthropist Contributes to the Canadian Dream

慈善あふれるカナディアンドリーム

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。

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。

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。

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 GolfTournament

In Support of Jccc heritage Sunday September 25th, 2005

Rolling Hills Golf Club12808 Warden Ave, Gormley, ON L4A 7X5

Ph: 905-888-1955

~Classic Course~Entry Fee: $75.00 **Early Bird Special: $65.00 before August 15th• Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizes

• 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 atthe Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre @ 6 Garamond Court

following the tournament

Title sponsor – Marty Kobayashi

mkobayashi@dundeewealth.com 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ONPh: 416-441-2345 www.jccc.on.ca

JCCC 9th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form• 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

/WifeParent/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 = $__________ ������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