1August 2007 2007年8月 Vol. 33 Issue 7

Discover Japan Report　発見！日本プログラムレポート

JCCC Movie Night - “Nagai Sampo” Encore Screening of “The Cats of Mirikitani”

「長い散歩」、「ミリキタニの猫」アンコール上映

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2006-2007 JCCC Board of DirectorsPresident Martin KobayashiVP – Expansion Gary KawaguchiVP – Management Ann AshleyVP – Capital Requirements Arthur ItoVP – Heritage Ken NomaVP – Membership Dereck OikawaSpecial Ambassador Sid IkedaSecretary/VP- Projects Sharon MarubashiTreasurer Sri KuganPast President Steve OikawaExecutive Director James HeronDirectors-at-large Wai Chak Glen Inamoto Ojan Jamkhou Miki Kobayashi Jane Liu Mark Matsumoto Yuki Nakamura

Lorene Nagata Tak YoshidaAdvisors Mickey Matsubayashi Fred Sasaki Connie Sugiyama

JCCC StaffJames Heron Executive Director jamesh@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.224

Kathy Tazumi Accounting/General Administration Manager kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229

Christine Takasaki Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator christinet@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.221

Haruko IshiharaCommunity Rentals harukoi@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.228

Christine SekiCorporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development christines@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.231

Sally KumagawaMembership/Database Administrator sallyk@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.223

Toshiko Yamashita Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator toshikoy@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.227

Yuki HipshReceptionist/Giftshop jccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko YamashitaJapanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita

We welcome your news! Please send articles to:newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347www.jccc.on.ca

The submission deadline for the September 07 issue is Wednesday August 8, 2007日本語の記事も受け付けています。9月号の締め切りは2007年8月8日(水）です。

CALENDAR OF EVENTSAUG/SEP/OCT 2007

August

Mon 6 JCCC Closed (Civic Holiday)

Sat 11 Karaoke Club

Sat 25 Karaoke Club

Sun 26 Taiko Workshop

Wed 29 Movie Encore "The Cats of Mirikitani"

Thu 30 Movie Night "Nagai Sampo"

September

Sat 1 Treasures from the JCCC Collection

Mon 3 JCCC Closed (Labour Day)

Sat 8 Karaoke Club

Sun 9 JCCC Family Golf Tournament

Mon 17 Fall Classes start

Sat 22 Karaoke Club

Sun 23 Nikkei Heritage Day

Thu 27 Movie Night

Sun 30 Issei Day

October

Sat 6 Karaoke Club

Mon 8 JCCC Closed (Thanksgiving)

Thu/Fri 18/19 Shamisen Workshop

Sat 20 Karaoke Club

Thu 25 Movie Night

Fri 26 Anime North Halloween Dance

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2 Movie Night "Nagai Sampo"

2 JCCC Family Golf Tournament

3 Discover Japan Program update

4 Community News

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11 　 映画鑑賞会「長い散歩」

12 　 日系コミュニティーニュース

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JCCC FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENTThe JCCC is hosting the 11th Annual Family Golf Tournament on Sunday September 9, 2007 at Rolling Hills Golf Club. This is a chance for families and friends to share a a fun day of golf - all skill levels welcome and there are lots of prizes to be won! After a great day of golfing, there will be presentations and a bento dinner back at the JCCC. We encourage everyone to join with grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, moms and dads, or just a group of friends. This non-competitive event can be played as a scramble or individual format. See the application form included in this newsletter or pick one up at the JCCC reception area. We also welcome hole sponsors - corporate or family - some sponsor levels include your green fees and contributes to our Heritage programming at the JCCC. Our biggest sponsor, Dundee Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), is also generously providing refreshments while out on the course! Please come on out for a really fun family day!!!!! For more information, please contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345.

Sharon MarubashiCo-Chair JCCC Family Golf Committee

JCCC MOVIE NIGHT : "NAGAI SANPO - A LONG WALK"Winner of the Grand Prix at Montreal Film Festival

Join us at the JCCC for this tender and powerful 2006 film of love and redemption. A retired school principal estranged from his grown daughter and still grieving the recent death of his alcoholic wife finds new meaning in life by protecting a young girl whose careless mother leaves her open to the repulsively salacious advances of her abusive lover in director Eiji Okuda’s tender road movie. With his wife gone and his daughter still bitter about his poor parenting skills, recent retiree Matsutaro Yasuda (Ken Ogata) retreats to a crumbling apartment building in the Japanese countryside. Upon witnessing the neglect with which his new, loose living neighbor Mayumi (Saki Takaoka) treats her five year-old daughter Sachi (Hana Sugiura), Matsutaro determines to protect the innocent child at all costs. When Mayumi’s violent boyfriend Koji (Tomokazu Ohashi) attempts to have his way with the frightened girl one night, stealthy Matsutaro knocks the pervert unconscious and spirits the young girl away to safety. Later, as aimless Japanese boy Wataru (Shota Matsuda) joins the pair on their curious journey, seasoned Detective Iwai (Eiji Okuda) vows to reunite mother and daughter even if it means bending the rules of standard police procedure.

Date: Thursday August 30, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members

ENCORE PRESENTATION OF THE CATS OF MIRIKITANIBack by popular demand! The JCCC invites you to a special encore presentation of the documentary film The Cats of Mirikitani, the story of an incredible Japanese American linking Hiroshima, 9/11, Art, Family, Homelessness and Cats!Date: Wednesday August 29, 2007Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $6 for JCCC members, $8 for non-members

JAPANESE CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION

CENTREStarting in mid-September we enter the final phase our expansion with the renovation of our 2nd floor, kitchen and the building of the new stairway and elevator. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

FALL CLASSES AT THE 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 – cultural courses (Bunka Shishu, Ikebana, Shodo, Sumi-e, Japanese Language) to martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Naginata, Shorinji Kempo). The popular Yoga classes will continue with Fall and Winter courses. Popular workshops such as Japanese cooking and Washi Greeting card, as well as the Taiko and Origami workshops will be back this fall. New in time for the holidays is the Washi Craft ‘Nakayoshi’ workshop. Please check the JCCC Fall 2007 Classes and Activities brochure or visit our website www.jccc.on.ca for details and information about the many activities at the JCCC. Classes fill up quickly so register early to avoid disappointment.

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What is the Hakken Japan Program?Hakken, the Japanese word for “discover,” forms the basis of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s (JCCC) newest educational program targeting Canadian school children. In many cases, the Hakken Japan Program provides the first formal introduction for participants to learn about Japan and Japanese-Canadian culture. It presents an important educational opportunity that provides communities across Southern Ontario with the means and incentive to experience the culture and heritage of the Japanese Canadian community. Although Japanese Canadian history is included in school curriculum, the breadth of information is limited. The Hakken Japan Program complements the current school board curriculum by teaching children about the art, culture, and heritage of Japan, providing new knowledge and skills development and giving children the philosophy and understanding that will equip them for the 21st century.

Is the program as success?The program was launched in 2006 through the support and generosity of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and has so far provided training to over 10,000 children from all across the GTA as well as many other regions. Any visitor to the JCCC has seen the school buses as they pull in. We are now working on strategies for delivering the training off-site and are creating volunteer networks in Simcoe and Waterloo to help us provide Hakken Japan in those areas.

What is taught?The program introduces various aspects of Japanese art and culture such as tea ceremony, Japanese writings, haiku, story-telling, kimono, toys and games, crafts and origami, foods, festivals and dance, and the history of Japanese Canadians and Japanese relations. The education methods provide for hands-on experience and will be offered in small group settings allowing for children of all learning abilities to participate and benefit from this program. Recreational activities such as karate, aikido, iaido, judo, kendo, naginata, and shorinji

kempo promote the importance of health and fitness. These classes will not only encourage physical well-being but also spiritual and intellectual well-being.

Are there other benefits?Another of the goals of this program is to positively impact economic development, as it enhances current provincial initiatives by reinforcing existing partnerships and forming new ones with the Japanese community both at home and abroad. Represented within the parameters of the JCCC’s geographic barrier, a radius of 1.5 hours, is $11 billion of Japanese investment in the Province of Ontario. The program both acknowledges and reinforces the importance of Japanese investment to our region. The Hakken Japan Program makes the resources and lessons of the JCCC available to more of the community as it seeks to break the barriers of geography, culture and economics. Currently the JCCC has members throughout Canada with the greatest percentage in Ontario. Interest in programs and services stems throughout Ontario but for some it is not easy to travel into Toronto either for expense or simply because they do not have the ability to travel far. Because the Hakken Japan Program will have various satellite sites throughout Ontario and in smaller rural communities, it will be easier for Ontario members to access the program in a location closer to them. This easy access will not only be more convenient for traveling and addressing geographic concerns but it will also be cost-effective for participants as it will require a shorter trip and thus less of a burden on travel expenses. We continue to work on ways to spread this learning further.

Who is doing all this work?The program is being delivered by an active and enthusiastic group of teachers and volunteers from with the community including Haruyo Ota, Kumiko Yamamoto, Sachiko Suzuki, Joy Sato, Kayo Tsushima, Hiroko Piggott, Kyoko Sugita, Kunio Suyama, Yaeko

Yasumura, Saori Fukumoto, Mitsuko Dazai, Aiko Murphy and Mr. And Mrs. Takakura. For futher information or to book a school group, please contact 416-298-7657.

DISCOVER “HAKKEN” JAPAN PROGRAM UPDATE

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THE BAKUMATSU ANDTHE MEIJI RESTORATION

The years between 1850 and 1868 were a turbulent period in the history of feudal Japan. After 250 years of oppressive rule, the Tokugawa Shogunate fell to the Imperial loyalists led by the samurai of Satsuma (Kagoshima), Choshu (Yamaguchi) and Tosa (Kochi); men such as, Sakamoto Ryoma, Nakaoka Shintaro, Saigo Takamori, Okubo Toshimichi, Kido Takayoshi, Ito Hirobumi and many more. This period of instability is known as the Bakumatsu Period or the end of the bakufu. Next year marks the 140 year anniversary of the Meiji Restoration and the Heritage Committee has a series of exciting activities planned. For further information, please contact Ken Noma at: ken.noma@jccc.on.ca.

HIROSHIMA DAY COMMEMORATIONThe JCCC has taken an active role on the Toronto Hiroshima Day Coalition. Members of the JCCC are invited to attend the annual Hiroshima Day Commemoration at the Toronto City Hall Peace Garden on Civic Holiday Monday August 6, 2007 at

6:30pm. Hear Mayor David Miller’s Hiroshima Day Proclamation, prayers for peace from Toronto’s interfaith community, Mayor of Hiroshima Tadatoshi Akiba’s Hiroshima Peace Proclamation, the Yakudo Traditional Drummers, and the Toronto launch of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. A lantern ceremony will conclude the event. For further information, contact Anton Wagner at the Hiroshima Day Coalition, awagner@yorku.ca or 416-863-1209, or Sid Ikeda at 416-447-0986.

JCCC GIFT SHOP NEWSTen Ten is a Japanese music ensemble led by Aki Takahashi on vocals, shamisen (three-stringed lute) and sanshin (Okinawan lute). Together with Kiyoshi Nagata and Heidi Chan on taiko (drums), shinobue (folk flute) and shakuhachi (end-blown flute), the trio performs original music inspired by Japanese folk songs known as Minyo. In the Japanese alphabet, “ten

ten” refers to two dots used to change the sound of a syllable. In the same spirit, the ensemble strives to create its own unique voice for Japanese folk music breathing new life into this traditional art form. The CD is $22 (10% JCCC membership discount applies).

Sakamoto Ryoma

JUDO SENSEI TANGLES WITH OVER 30 COMPETITORS TO EMERGE VICTORIOUS!!!!The location was Multi III on Friday June 8. Once again the gathering included new players, regulars and returning players. Even without some of our returning players, we were amazed to find a field of 32 eager Euchre players for a second year in a row. The competition was tougher than ever with the introduction of the Banzai Bonus! Each time a player scored a 4-point loner, they would shout out “Banzai!” The last person to score a loner during regulation play would win a prize. After nine games of play, Russ Takashima squeaked out a one point win to take the 2007 title. Not far behind were Barry Akiyama and newcomer to our tournament Sue Markos, who tied for second place. Glen Kawaguchi scored the final loner to emerge as the Banzai Champ. For more information on the remaining players and their final positions, plan to be at next years Euchre night!!!

“SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI” HISTORY TOUR OF JAPAN

- OCTOBER 29, 2007 (12 DAYS)- Tour of Shikoku & Kyushu Islands organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee. For further information on the tour, please contact Ken Noma at 416-737-2401 or email to: ken.noma@jccc.on.ca.

KAMP KODOMO SUMMER 2007With more than 50 returning and new children, the Kamp Kodomo summer sessions were another huge success in 2007!!! During the three weeks of operation, children were involved in many different activities that kept them active, energized and engrossed in the Japanese culture. Each session that we ran featured a variety of different activities. Sessions included the return of many of our favourite workshops, like cooking with Chef Shoji, Judo, Karate, Kendo, and Ikebana. The list just goes on. The campers also had the opportunity for new experiences with workshops in Iaido and Naginata. The success of Kamp Kodomo Summer 2007 could not have been possible without the dedication, enthusiasm and patience of the staff and many volunteers who helped at the camp. Without their help, Kamp Kodomo would not have been as much fun, nor run as smoothly as it did! A special thank you to Patty, our head teacher and Mauria, our ECA student. Another thank you to our volunteers, Jaime, Guillaume, Cassandra, Daniel and Janice. Together you help make the campers experience memorable. As well, many thanks to the dedicated instructors who rearranged their busy schedules or took time off of work to come and teach the campers. Your support of Kamp Kodomo and the JCCC is an inspiration. Thanks to: JCCC Judo, Shito-ryu Itosukai, JCCC Kendo Club, JCCC Iaido, JCCC Naginata, Ikenobo Ikebana, Shoji Yano, Association for Japanese Culture and Yakudo. We hope that everyone will join us for Kamp Kodomo March Break 2008!

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KATSURA SANSHI: A HUGE, HILARIOUS HIT!

The rakugo superstar sold out Kobayashi Hall last month with a hilarious night of story telling. With great support from performers Sankin and Sanpo the night sent most guests home with cheeks aching from 2 hours of constant laughter. We look forward to the great Sanshi-shisho’s next visit to Toronto! The JCCC thank the committee and the Toronto Geino Aikokai for their support.

Above and Left: Katsura Sanshi"Making the audience laugh".

Photos courtesy of David Ohashi.

俳句 コーナー Haiku Corner

The peony (botan) is a favourite seasonal marker in summer hai-ku. The following verse portrays the peony in a romantic, other-worldly fashion:

ひろ庭野　牡丹や天の 一方に 蕪村

The peonies, Of the great garden, In a part of heaven. Buson

The moon is shining brightly into a room where a beautiful mos-quito net is already hung for the night. The nun asleep within, her shaven head white in the moonlight, a calm, noble face, - these things may be imaged, though not seen. The evening, the moon, the mosquito net are all in quiet harmony.

尼寺や　よき蚊帳たるる 宵月夜 蕪村Amadera ya yoki kaya taruru yoizukiyo

A nunnery: A fine mosquito net hanging; An early evening moon. Buson

NOSTALGIA NIGHT 2007 REVIEWby Peter Wakayama

Approximately 265 people attended the fourth Nostalgia Night on Saturday July 7, 2007. This year, the Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC Auxiliary and the Dance Clubs from the 50s on were recognized. Twenty panels of photographs and history of both groups were displayed in the Shokokai Court. In the Kobayashi Hall decorated by colourful balloons, Peter Wakayama, the M.C., welcomed the gathering and acted as the interviewer. Marty Kobayashi, the president of the JCCC, brought greetings and thanked the many volunteers for their support to the Centre over the years. Following a video of the Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC Auxiliary, WA panelists Pat Adachi and Dawna Kobayashi told their stories and viewpoints of their experience during the early years and the current situation of the Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC Auxiliary. A video of the various Dance Club’s members and activities were shown prior to the interview of former members. The panelists were George Fujimoto, the dance instructor for the Kisaragi Club for 37 years, Frank Shimada of various clubs, Shig Suyama and Ken Kato, former Sunday Niters. They provided nostalgic and funny stories about their activities with the dance clubs. A fabulous Japanese Canadian cuisine buffet with over a dozen different dishes was enjoyed by the large crowd. After dinner, Mitsuko Okui lead the dancing crowd to a series of line dances. With Kay Fujiwara the M.C. and Jim Ura providing the music, the dancing enthusiasts were able to dance to the big band sounds of yesterday. Thanks to the members of the Nostalgia Night committee and the various volunteers, Nostalgia Night 2007 was a large success. The guests were able to meet old friends and reminisce about the old days. Special thanks to Theresa Sano and Linda Oikawa

for coordinating and preparing the food with all their kitchen volunteers, Russell Onizuka for the videos, Jim Ura for the music and Kay Fujiwara for the decoration and M.C. of the dance portion. If you have photographs from the past related to the Women’s Auxiliary/JCCC Auxiliary or

the different dance clubs, the JCCC Heritage Committee

would appreciate receiving them for the JCCC archives. Original photographs will be returned after copies have been made. Please send the photographs to the JCCC Heritage Committee, attention Toshiko Yamashita, or email to heritage@jccc.on.ca. The committee has also received recipes from more than 20 Nostalgia Night attendees for the cookbook project. More recipe and story submissions will be appreciated. Please send recipes to the JCCC Cookbook Project or email to cookbook@jccc.on.ca.

WA panelists Pat Adachi and Dawna Kobayashi. Photo courtesy of Mika Fukuma, Nikkei Voice.

Photo courtesy of Mika Fukuma, Nikkei Voice.

Photo courtesy of Mika Fukuma, Nikkei Voice.

Katsura SankinPhoto courtesy of David Ohashi.

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JC COMMUNITY PICNIC 2007A glorious, sunny July 1st day brought hundreds of picnickers together for the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Community Picnic (JCCP). Everyone enjoyed the fresh crisp air of beautiful Caledon Place as friends and family took time out of their busy lives for some rest and relaxation. Kids of all ages (and adults too!) took part in the games, races, bingo and everyone’s favourite part of the day - the candy scramble. Many avid fishermen were seeking to land the “big one” but only one, Kyra Ito, made it happen. Her catch was an incredible 20 1/2 inch large-mouth bass. Certainly a record for the JCCP and probably one of the biggest fish ever from the Caledon Place pond. The day rounded out with Fukubiki and Share The Wealth prizes. The JCCP would like to thank all of the volunteers who organized a very successful event and would like to extend a special thank you to the following sponsors: Caledon Place, Dundee Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi), G&G Electronics, Nikka Times, Sandown Market, Tropic Ice (Glenn Shimoda), and the JCCC. Marty Kobayashi also thanked honourary chair Mike Shin for 22 years of chairing the JCCP.

GENE DINOVI DELIVERS AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING AND A “BRAND NEW MORNING” AT THE JCCC

On July 12, the Generations Trio performed to a sold-out audience of 260 in the “Kobayashi Hall Jazz Club". Generations brought together the tri-generational musical talents of pianist Gene DiNovi, bassist Dave Young and guitarist Andrew Scott for a live concert recording of jazz standards and DiNovi originals. The evening was enthusiastically received by all including many luminaries for the Canadian jazz scene. The CD is produced by legendary Japanese jazz producer Mitsuo Johfu for the Japanese label Marshmallow records. Titled “Brand New Morning”, the CD will be released later this year. Watch the JCCC newsletter and website for information.

Happy Canada Day! Christina, Ayaka & Jaclyn. Photo courtesy of Kathy Tazumi.

Top: Fishing Winner Kyra and her dad. Right: Candy catching! Photos courtesy of Kathy Tazumi.Left: Games at the picnic. Photo courtesy of Damon Hartlin.

Scenes from the concert. Photos courtesy of Goh Iromoto.

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CONGRATULATION TJLS SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS

by the Toronto Japanese Language SchoolThe 28th Annual Okamatsu-sho Speech Contest was held on May 12, 2007 at the Orde Street Public School Auditorium. Participation by the students was excellent, as both the old hands and newcomers demonstrated their Japanese language talents and vied for one of the trophies to be won. Supported by students, parents, friends, and of course, the Sensei, were equally praiseworthy as the hall filled up to well beyond the maximum seating capacity. Student participation in the contest encompassed many representative from every class levels and covered a wide variety of different topics. The dedication, coaching, and assistance of the Sensei were evident with every contestant’s speech.

The winners were as follows:Chidlren’s ClassesSakura Gumi 1st Place Cornish MitchellTanpopo Gumi 1st Place Watkinson AikoSumire Gumi 1st Place Watkinson Aaron 2nd Place Ito Dyese 3rd Place Enta HaleyHimawari Gumi 1st Place Park-Lee Brandon 2nd Place Falconer Keiko 3rd Place Korman AmiriYuri Gumi 1st Place Ebata Kotaro 2nd Place Ferguson Kenji 3rd Place Toyonaga TakumiChildren Category GRAND PRIZE: Ebata Kotaro

Adult ClassesBeginners 1st Place Bendz AliciaIntermediate 1st Place Hamilton TriciaAdvanced 1st Place Henderson NeilaAdult Student Category GRAND PRIZE: Hamilton Tricia

We would like to express our appreciation to the Judges:Consul Masaki Yonemori, The representative from the Consulate of Japan; Mr. Masayuki Suzuki, Director of Toronto Japan Foundation; Mrs. Ikuko Komoli-Lee, U of T Japanese Language Instructor & former TJLS teacher; Mr. Yoshihisa Nagaishi, President of NJCA.

THE NEW JAPANESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (NJCA) 30TH

ANNIVERSARY SUMMER BBQby NJCA

A BBQ Party commemorating the NJCA’s 30th anniversary will be held on Sunday August 26, 2007 from 11:30am to 3:00pm at the JCCC. We invite everyone in the JC Community to join. Enjoy the famous BBQ meat, cash bar, booths and door prizes. There will also be a raffle to win tickets to Japan and other exciting prizes.Come on out to spend a beautiful summer day with friends and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the NJCA. Admiission is $6 for adult, $12 for family (2 adults + 3 children), $4 for senior and child. For further information, please conctact Mr Nagaishi 416-644-1240 (Booth/Kiosk application) or Mr Miura:nobbycosmic@yahoo.co.jp.

VICTORIA REUNION 2007by Victoria Reunion 2007 Committee

Victoria Reunion 2007 will be held on Saturday September 29, 2007 from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the JCCC. For further infromation, please contact one of the following committee members: Stum Shimizu 416-621-7466 theshimizus@hotmail.com Ruby Fukumoto 416-741-3114 rubico@rogers,com Kim Sakauye 416-490-8719 kt.sakauye@sympatico.ca Grace Kurita 416-635-0073Hope to see you soon!

AUGUST VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE

by the Consulate General of JapanFeel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan on our Event Room’s large movie screen and theatrical sound system. Admission is free, and you’re bound to learn a lot about Japan in the process!

FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 2007, 12:10pm-12:55pmJapan Video Topics · Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese Sounds· Japanese Anime in Malaysia· Citizens in City Planning· Magic of Oxygen· Young Chefs· Oasis for the Elderly· Power of Paper· Lessons out of Class· Big Bird, Little Bird· Escape from Floods· Magic Flutes

FRIDAY AUGUST 31, 2007, 12:10pm-12:55pmJIC Collection Signature Series: Fervour! The Giant Kite Battle of EnsyuA three-day giant kite flying competition begins each May 3rd in Hanamatsu City. More than 100,000 people turn out to observe and participate in the battle.

For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.

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JCCC KARATE, CHOPS TO THE TOP!by Mark Uyeda

The Shito-Ryu Itosu-kai, Canadian Spring Karate Championships were held in Kobayashi Hall on May 26, 2007. Competitors spent the day competing in the various Kata and Kumite divisions, but by days end JCCC karate students successfully won an outstanding number of trophies. Of 36 students entered, JCCC students won 45 of the available trophies. We are always very proud of our students. We thank you for your participation, and your parents for their support. Competitors from as far away as Victoria, B.C, Edmonton, and Calgary, Alberta participated. Congratulations to the following who won in various categories. See you at the next Tournament, Saturday November 17, 2007. Kobayashi Hall.

JCCC KATA RESULTS

SENIOR TEAM KATA JUNIOR NOVICE GIRLS JR NOVICE GIRLS2nd Alexandre Rusu 10 YRS – 14 YRS 9 YRS & UNDER Claudia Rusu 1st Laila Azizi 1st Chloe Oriotis Alyssa Atef Shawn Skrepnek JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE MENS4th Febe So BOYS, 11 AND UNDER 1ST Michael Diez d’Aux Nikola Markovic 1st Michael Leo 2nd Andre Diez d'Aux Polina Sutyrina 3rd Serge Golovchansky Ashkan Ashraf Tabib INTERMEDIATE LADIES JR INTERMEDIATE 3rd Rita Alexopoulos TYKE GIRLS 5 - 7 YRS GIRLS 11 & UNDER 1st Angelic Guylaine Orozco 1st Alyssa Atef JUNIOR BLACK BELT3rd Ritika Khandelwal 4th Polina Sutyrina 1st Patrick Saunders

2nd Brittany Carson-LecuyerJR NOVICE BOYS JR INTERMEDIATE 4th Hillary Ocampo 9 YRS & UNDER BOYS, 12 YRS -14 YRS BLACK BELT LADIES2nd Kevin Sangster 1st Nikola Markovic 3rd Ellen Leung3rd Julian Surdi 2nd Ashkan Ashraf Tabib 4th Filip Markovic BLACK BELT MENS 1st Daniel Tsumura 2nd Salar Omidizadeh

JCCC KUMITE RESULTS

TYKE GIRLS 5 TO 7 YRS NOVICE GIRLS, 14 & UNDER NOVICE LADIES1st Ritika Khandelwal 1st Laila Azizi 2nd Febe So 2nd Angelique Guylaine Orozco

INTERMEDIATE BOYS, 11 & UNDER OUTSTANDING JRPEE WEE NOVICE BOYS 1st Patrick Saunders FEMALE COMPETITOR4th Filip Markovic 4th Michael Leo Alyssa Atef

PEE WEE INTERMEDIATE BOYS INTERMEDIATE GIRLS, 11 & UNDER BLACK BELT MENS2nd Serge Golovchansky 3rd Illinca Dutescu 1st Daniel Tsumura 3rd Steven Chiou INTERMEDIATE GIRLS 12-14PEE WEE INTERMEDIATE GIRLS 1st Hillary Ocampo 1st Alyssa Atef 3rd Claudia Rusu NOVICE MENS 2nd Ramir Ashraf Tabib NOVICE BOYS, 14 AND UNDER3rd Julian Surdi

JCCC MARTIAL ARTS AND ACTIVITIES SUMMER SCHEDULE Aikido No Sunday class in August Tue/Thurs evening classes will be combined 7:00pm – 8:30pm (August only) Iaido Regular Schedule Judo No Saturday Classes Beginner Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday Karate Regular Schedule Kendo Monday night practice for bogu members 8:00pm – 9:00pm (August only) Naginata Regular Schedule Shorinji Kempo Regular Schedule Bridge Tuesday and Friday – Regular Schedule

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of July 8, 2007

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCAnonymous 20 Mr. Dan Botari 20 Miss Linda Caplan 350 Mr. Wayne Chou 525 Mr. and Mrs. Mas Dazai 200 Mrs. Sharon Doi 354

United Way of Greater TorontoMr. and Mrs. Thomas Hashimoto 15 Ms. Mary Hiraishi 30 Mrs. Blanche Hyodo 20 Mr. and Mrs. James Ito 100 JCCC Karaoke Club 1,200

Haru no Uta Matsuri Concert Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kadohama 50 Ms. Mariko Kato Dorayaki

Heritage Nostalgia Night Ms. Fumie Kumamoto 50 Mr. Samuel Kuwahara 25 Ms. B.A. Laplante 15Mrs. Jane Liu 100

RakugoDr. Noboru Maruyama 100 Mrs. Kay McBride 100 Mrs. Maureen McGibbon 10 Mrs. Sumi Morito 100 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ohashi 200 Mrs. Jean Okazaki 25 Mr. Arthur M. Okimura 30 B. Ozawa and Brother

Foundation 3,219Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato 65 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga 100 Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Shikaze 100 Mr. Ken Shino 20 Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine 500

Trip to Japan RaffleMr. and Mrs. Robert Takagi 15 The Japan Foundation Toronto 1,000

Katsura Sanshi Rakugo Dokuenkai Mr. and Mrs. Blake Tohana 100 Ms. Teresa Tsuji 20 Mrs. Ruth Yoriko Tsujimura 25 Mr. Andrew Wright 10 Mr. Shoji Yano Manju & Ohagi

Hertiage Nostalgia Night

In MemoriamIn memory of Amy EngMr. and Mrs. Jim Ura 50 Wynford Seniors' Club 50 In memory of Aya SaegusaMr. and Mrs. Yosh Tanino 100 In memory of David ShiozakiMrs. Teruko Otani 20 Karie, Ian, Nancy, Brian Shiozaki, 400

Tatemichi and Isozaki FamiliesIn memory of Eiji John Yatabe Ms. Susan Yatabe 200 In memory of George Hosaki Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hosaki 5,000Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hosaki 2,000Mrs. Dianne Hotta 3,000In memory of Giichi HayashiMrs. Mary Kawasaki 30 In memory of James K. HoriMr. G. Victor Hori 200 In memory of Kana WatanabeMrs. Mary Hatanaka 20 Mr. Peter Ito 30 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 50 Mr. Martin & Mrs. Dawna Kobayashi

250Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi 1,500Mrs. Miye Matsuoka 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura 20 Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Miya 30 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miyasaki 25 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori 25 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 25 Mrs. Kaye Oda 25 Mr. T Olivier &

Mrs. J Yoneyama-Olivier 50Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi 20 Mr. and Mrs. Keigi Saisho 25 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sano 35 Ms. Fumi Sasaki 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga 25 Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25 Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori 25 Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 20 In memory of Margaret UyenoMr. Barron Wakabayashi 25 In memory of Matsuye Mori Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25 In memory of Nobu KawaiMr. and Mrs. Jamie Gagnon 20 Mrs. Jennie Onodera 200 In memory of Reginald MoriMs. Christina Cameron 100 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi 40 In memory of Roy Mori Mrs. Mimi Kai 20 Mr. Bobby Kawahara 20 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura 20 Mr. John Onizuka 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sumi 20 In memory of Yaye FujiiMs. Patricia Tsuji 100 In memory of Yoshiharu FujiokaMrs. Doris Fujioka 200 Mr. and Mrs. Manabu Doi 10

Mr. and Mrs. John Fujimoto 20 Mrs. Ruby Fukumoto 25 Mrs. Yoshiko Fukushima 20 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada 50 Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Hori 25 Mr. and Mrs. Toru Idenouye 25 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 25 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii 25 Mr. and Mrs. Yo Kato 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kawabe 20 Mr. and Mrs. John Kinoshita 20 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kitazaki 20 Mrs. Joanne Kiyonaga 30 Mrs. Grace Kobayashi 20 Mrs. Barbara Kuwahara 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura 25 Mrs. Kyoko Kay Nakagawa 20 Mrs. Frances Nakamura 20 Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura 25 Mrs. Kaye Oda 20 Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi 25 Mr. and Mrs. Keigi Saisho 20 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sakamoto 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Sakura 25 Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki 25 Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori 20 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Takashima 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Tanabe 25 Mr. and Mrs. Yosh Tanino 25 Ms. Valerie TillMr. and Mrs. Frank Usami 25 Wynford Seniors' Club 50 Mrs. Chizuko Yasui 15 Mr. Tad Yonekura 20 Mrs. Sue Yoshida 25

BazaarBeach Fairway Golf RangeTobu Canada Wakayama

Kenjin Kai 200

Supporting MembersAmbassadorMr. and Mrs. George Toyota 1,000LeaderMr. and Mrs. Paul Marubashi 450 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Ogura 500 PartnerMr. and Mrs. Miki Kobayashi 115 Mrs. Toshie Miura 150 Ms. Denise Nishimura 150 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Saito 100 Mr. George Takahashi 150

Trip to Japan Raffle coming this fall!A wonderful opportunity to win terrific prizes

and to support the JCCC!Look for details and raffle tickets in an upcoming issue.

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２００７年８・９・１０月の行事予定

８月 ６日（月） ＪＣＣＣ休館ーシビックホリデー

１１日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

２５日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

２６日（日） 躍童和太鼓ワークショップ

２９日（水） アンコール上映「ミリキタニの猫」

３０日（木） 映画鑑賞会「長い散歩」

９月 １日（土） ＪＣＣＣの宝物展示会

３日（月） ＪＣＣＣ休館ー勤労感謝の日

８日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

９日（日） ＪＣＣＣファミリーゴルフ

トーナメント

１７日（月） 秋期クラス開始

２２日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

２３日（日） 日系ヘリテージデー

２７日（木） 映画鑑賞会

３０日（日） 一世デー

１０月 ６日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

８日（月） ＪＣＣＣ休館ー感謝祭

１８・１９日（木・金）三味線ワークショップ

２０日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

２５日（木） 映画鑑賞会

２６日（金） アニメノース主催

ハロウィーンダンス

ＪＣＣＣファミリーゴルフトーナメント第１１回ファミリーゴルフトーナメントが２００７年９月９日（日）にRolling Hills Golf Clubで行われます。競技形式ではないのでおじいちゃん、おばあちゃんから孫まで家族みんなが楽しく参加できるトーナメントです。収益はＪＣＣＣヘリテージプログラムに充てられます。申し込み用紙は受付で配布しています。ぜひふるってご参加ください。

ＪＣＣＣ映画鑑賞会「長い散歩」２００７年８月３０日（木）午後７時から奥田瑛二監督作品、緒形拳主演作品「長い散歩」を上映します。校長職を定年退職した初老の男と、母親から虐待を受けている少女の、魂の逃避行を描いたヒューマンドラマです。　名古屋の高校の校長職を定年退職した安田松太郎（緒形拳）は、妻の葬式を済ませた後、これまでの人生を清算するかのように質素なアパートに移り住む。その 部屋の隣には、母親に虐待されている幸（杉浦花菜）がいた。事情を知った松太郎は

幸を連れて部屋を飛び出すが、松太郎は少女誘拐犯として指名手配されてしまう。　入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員＄５、非会員＄７です。ぜひお越しください。英語字幕付。

アンコール上映「ミリキタニの猫」５月にＪＣＣＣで上映されたホームレスの日系アメリカ人芸術家を追ったドキュメンタリー映画「ミリキタニの猫」を２００７年８月２９日（水）午後７時からご要望にお答えしてアンコール上映します。入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員＄６、非会員＄８です。戦争と人種差別が生み出す傷の深さ、アートと友情がもたらす癒しを親密な視点から描いたドキュメンタリーです。どうぞお見逃しなく！

ＪＣＣＣ工事情報２００７年９月半ばより拡張工事の最終段階である会館２階およびキッチンと新しい階段・エレベーター設置の工事が始まります。ご迷惑をおかけしますがどうぞご了承ください。

秋期クラス開講この秋、何か新しい習い事を始めてみませんか？ＪＣＣＣの秋期クラスが９月の第３週目から始まります。人気の文化や武道クラスはもちろん、ヨガや和太鼓、折り紙、クッキング、和紙クラフトなどのワークショップも開講します。クラス・ワークショップのお申し込み、詳細についてはwww.jccc.on.caでご覧いただくか４１６－４４１－２３４５までお問い合わせください。

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ＪＣＣＣギフトショップから「てんてん」$22＋Tax　 (JCCCメンバー10%ディスカウント有り)６月にリリースされたばかりのCD『てんてん』がJCCCギフトショップにも入荷されました。ボーカルと三味線、沖縄三線(サンシン)を受け持つタカハシアキを中心にナガタキヨシとヘイディ・チャンの太鼓、篠笛、尺八が奏でる民謡のメロディーはとても懐かしく心に響きます。

原爆記念日２００７年８月６日（月）午後６時半からトロント市庁舎のピースガーデンにて原爆記念日の平和式典が行われます。トロント、広島各市長の平和宣言、宗教、宗派を超えた平和への祈り、核廃絶のための国際キャンペーンの発足などが行われる予定です。ぜひご参加ください。詳細はシド池田４１６－４４７－０９８６、Anton Wagner awagner@yorku.caまたは４１６－８６３－１２０９までどうぞ。

たのしい日本語学校（９月生・随時）生徒募集

対象：日本語がネイティブ水準未満の6歳以上。

特徴：会話ドリル、ゲーム、エクササイズ、クラフト、実用的教材で、楽しく日本語を身に付けることができます。

教師：文部科学省認可の者で、ベルリッツ講師。

学生クラス：月・水・金4:30~6:30　土曜クラス検討中成人クラス：週日6:30~

場所：ミシサガ市中心付近の公立校の予定

連絡先：(905)330-5698, tanoshiijapaneseschool@yahoo.co.jp

トロント新移住者協会創立30周年記念夏の親睦BBQパーティー

豪華賞品宝くじトロント新移住者協会創立30周年記念の親睦BBQパーティーが２００７年８月２６日（日）日系文化会館で行なわれます。11時半～3時（食事12時～2時、デザート2時～）。日系社会・移住者社会の皆さん、大勢で参加して下さい。誰でも歓迎。焼肉などいろいろな食べ物・飲み物、ドアプライズ、ゲーム、ブースや売店など盛りだくさん！日本行き航空券を含む素晴らしい賞品のラッフル！ビール有料、その他の食べ物・飲物無料（売店販売の品物を除く）。美しい夏の１日を仲間と一緒に楽しみましょう。参加費：大人$6、家族$12（大人2人＋子供3人）、 子供／シニア$4。問い合わせ：長石:416-644-1240（ブース売店申込みを含む） 三浦 nobbycosmic@yahoo.co.jp

素晴らしかったコンサートジーン・ディノヴィの「ジェネレーションズ」トリオのジャズコンサートが先日満席となった小林ホールで行われ、観客はオリジナルとスタンダードを織り交ぜた演奏に酔いしれました。世界のジャズシーンで活躍するミュージシャンや評論家も素晴らしかったと絶賛したこのコンサートの模様はライブ録音され、今年末にＣＤ（題名”A Brand New Morning”）として日系のジャズレーベルMarshmallow Recordsよりリリースされる予定です。当夜の写真はｐ６に掲載されています。

写真提供：Goh Iromoto

日系コミュニティーピクニックさわやかな晴天となった去る７月１日に３０回目の日系コミュニティーピクニックがカレドンプレース行われ、大勢の人や家族連れでにぎわいました。いろいろなゲームや競技、釣りダービーなどが行われ、子供から大人まで楽しい一日を過ごしました。ピクニックの写真はｐ６に掲載されています。

夏の武道クラススケジュール８月は夏休みということもあり、武道クラスのスケジュールが若干変更になることがありますのでご注意ください。夏のスケジュールはｐ８に掲載されています。

秋のヨガクラスＪＣＣＣの心身統一ヨガクラスではバイリンガルの講師が丁寧にご指導いたします。老若男女問いません。体にいいこと始めてみませんか？Ｈａｔｈａ：初級―中級火曜日、9月１１日―１１月２７日（１２週間）、午後５時１０分から午後６時４０分までリラックスする穏やかなタイプのヨガ。Ａｓｈｔａｎｇａ：初級―中級木曜日、9月１３日－１１月２９日（１２週間）、午後５時１０分から午後６時４０分までエネルギッシュなダイナミックなタイプのヨガ。料金：＄119（＋ＧＳＴ）ドロップイン：＄１２ドル（＋ＧＳＴ）事前登録が必要です。申し込み用紙はウェブサイトwww.jccc.on.caでダウンロードできます。お早めにお申し込みください。

大盛況だったノスタルジアナイト今年で４回目を迎えるノスタルジアナイトが７月７日に行われ、２５０人以上の人が参加し、懐かしい思い出話などに花を咲かせました。今年はＪＣＣＣ婦人会・補助会とトロントの日系ダンスグループの功績がたたえられ、壇上の代表者インタビューでは過去の苦労話から笑い話までが披露され、涙や笑いをさそっていました。日系カナダ人の「おふくろの味」を再現した手料理のビュッフェで食事をしたあと、元ダンスクラブのメンバーたちが中心になってラインダンスや社交ダンスを楽しみました。ノスタルジアナイトの準備をお手伝いいただいた大勢のボランティアの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

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August 2007

The Past, The Present, The FutureA reflection of the accomplishments in the JCCC and what to expect

In 1964, the JCCC first opened its doors to the community and planted the seed for the future. The location was careful-ly and deliberately chosen at the time by Raymond and Sachi Moriyama who worked together over 10 years to determine the best possible location for the Japanese community within Toronto.

Thirty years later, the growth of the community has expanded to the point where more space was needed. In 1996, the pur-chase of 6 Garamond Court was made and the project taken by the KPMB Architects helped start to re-define the vision and the goals of the centre. Open to everyone regardless of race, religion, sex or age, the JCCC provided a place - and more importantly, the impetus - for the exchange of ideas; a showcase for those with Japanese artistic and athletic talents; social and intellectual events: the history and future of the unique Japanese-Canadian community. This began to take shape in a series of steps.

In the initial step of Phase I, we saw the completion of fa-cilities such as the Martial Arts Centre, which holds various martial art classes from Kendo, Aikido, Judo to lesser known arts such as Iaido and Naginata. The multi-purpose rooms constructed also allowed for various programs in the area of arts and crafts programs such as Shodo, Bunka Shishu, and Ikebana.

During the course of Phase II, we saw the completion of Ko-bayashi Hall, which has a style similar to the Roy Thompson Hall located in downtown Toronto. The Kobayashi Hall is de-signed to accommodate a wide variety of venues ranging from business conferences, to weddings and banquets, to festivals and community events. The Sid Kiyoshi and Marie Ikeda Tower has been named after Sid and Marie Ikeda in honour of their continual leadership and support to the centre and its activities. The Gendai Gallery and The Ijusha Garden have also been completed during this phase. As well, the addition-al multi-purposes rooms upstairs have become tenant rental spaces which are currently being occupied by organizations such as Japanese Social Services (JSS) and Nikkei Voice.

Through the course of Phase III, we will see the completion of the Centre as construction on this phase is set to begin in Sep-tember 2007. One of the primary additions will be an elevator and stairway constructed near the entrance to provide easier and additional access to the facilities on the second floor. The Nikkei Resource Centre will provide a facility where archives and articles can be stored and viewed by members of the community, which will preserve the rich history of Japanese culture and tradition. A Tea Ceremony Room and Garden are also being designed and possibly implemented within the sec-ond floor and outside the centre respectively. An additional culinary facility located near the Kobayashi Hall will provide easier access for local and outside catering. The administra-tive offices and the boardroom will also be renovated to re-flect the improvements of the centre. And last but not least, additional rental spaces and multi-purpose rooms will be add-ed upstairs to encourage further growth and facilitation of the community and the centre as a whole.

Overall, the Centre has reflected the evolution of the com-munity as programs and facilities have grown and continue to expand to this day. With the completion of Phase III, we hope to continue the tradition of preserving the rich history and culture of Japan while being able to open and share our expe-riences and knowledge with other culture and communities. We would like to thank everyone who has helped support the centre and we encourage all to become more involved in the future.

For further information about the JCCC Phase III, please con-tact James Heron, Executive Director at 416-41-2345 ext. 224 or for funding information, please contact Bill Petruck at 416- 579-0870.

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日系文化会館は、日系コミュニティーとその将来の発展を目指し１９６４年に開館しました。１０年の歳月をかけてレイモンド森山氏とサチ夫人によって注意深く慎重に選ばれたトロント市内の場所は、予想通り日系コミュニティーの最高の場所になりました。

以後３０年間コミュニティーは発展を続け旧会館は手狭になりました。その為より広い場所が必要になり１９９６年ガラモンドコート６番地を購入しました。ＫＰＭＢ建築事務所の企画は会館の展望と目標の再検討、拡大に多大な貢献をしました。ＪＣＣＣは人種、宗教、性別、年齢に関わりなく皆の会館です。そして原動力となる意見交換の重要な場でもあります。才能溢れる日本人芸術家や運動家の発表の場、社交や文化行事、歴史そしてユニークな日系コミュニティーの未来の場です。

改装第一工事では、剣道、合気道、柔道、居合道、長刀などの武道用の道場施設、そして、書道、文化刺繍、生け花など様々なアート＆クラフト・プログラム用の多目的ルームが完成しました。

第二工事では、トロント市中心にあるロイ・トンプソン・ホールのような小林ホールの完成。小林ホールはビジネス会議、結婚式、宴会からフェスティバル、コミュニティー行事まで幅広い様々な目的に対応できるように設計されています。会館正面入口の塔は、池田夫妻の会館への長年に渡る支援とリーダーシップを称えシッド＆マリー池田タワーと名付けられました。現代ギャラリーと移住者ガーデンもこの第二工事期間中に完成しました。2階の多目的ルームは賃貸スペースで、ジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービス（ＪＳＳ）、日系ボイス、ＡＪＣの３団体に現在使用されています。

２００７年９月より施工開始される最終第三工事で会館完成に到ります。この工事の主な増築は、2階施設へのアクセスが楽になるように入り口付近にエレベーターと階段の設置、そして日本文化と伝統の歴史、公文書や品物の保存施設となる日系資料センター。資料センターはコミュニティーの皆様が閲覧出来ます。2階に茶室と屋外に庭園の設置が予定されています。内外ケータリングに便利なように小林ホール近くに追加的な調理施設。会館の向上を反映す

過去、現在、未来ＪＣＣＣの業績と将来への展望

る事務所と会議室の改装。更に幾つかの2階賃貸スペースと多目的ルームの増築は今後の会館とコミュニティー全般的な発展と拡大を促進するでしょう。

概してプログラムや施設の拡大に伴い、会館とコミュニティーは相互に関連して共に発展。会館はコミュニティーの発展を反映して今日に到っています。第三工事完了の暁には、日本文化と歴史の保存に更に一層励みＪＣＣＣの経験と知識が他の文化やコミュニティーの人達と分かち合えることを願っています。皆様の会館への日頃のご支援に感謝すると共に今後も会館の活動へのご参加、ご協力をお願い申し上げます。

ＪＣＣＣ第三工事に関するお問い合わせは館長ジェームス・ヘロン４１６－４４１－２３４５内線２２４、資金に関するお問い合わせはビル・パトラック４１６－５７９－０８７０までご連絡下さい。

Translated by Sachiko Suzuki 　

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“Beloved Gifts”The JCCC Community Collection

Beginning in September 2007, the JCCC Heritage Committee will present treasured artifacts from the Centre collection in the Heritage Lounge display case.

These sparkling displays represent only a small fraction of the Japanese and Japanese-Canadian cultural objects donated to the JCCC. Over the years, the JCCC has re-ceived a wide range of gifts. Vintage photo albums of Japan, dolls, Japanobilia for the export market, ceramic pots, framed brush paintings and calligraphy. These items were treasured by their owners for reasons of aesthetic beauty, sentimentality, family and community history, monetary value, cultural linkage. They fi nd their ways to the JCCC at the bequest of their owners, or because they have lost their homes. Japanese prints (originals and facsimiles), kimono, furniture, tools, musical instruments. These are sym-bols of our cultural legacy and the JCCC has both the mandate and the resources to welcome them. The Heritage Committee glady accepts donations of artifacts and the JCCC will be pleased to issue tax receipts*. * based on fair market value/independant appraisal

Due to popular demand, we will be holding another ‘Treasures from the At-tic’ workshop where you can have your Japanese family heirlooms assessed by experts. The event is scheduled to take place in October 2007 so please check the September newsletter for details.

From album of vintage photosgraphs donated by Norah Brown Irwin.

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JCCC 11th Annual

Family GolfTournament

In Support of JCCC Heritage Sunday September 9th, 2007

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

Ph: 905-888-1955

~Classic Course~

Entry Fee: $80.00 (Members $70.00) Sponsorships also welcome –Family or Corporate(contact JCCC for sponsor information) • Includes: Green Fees, Musubi Lunch, Awards Dinner, Prizes

• Scramble or Individual Tournament Format• Enter as an individual player, or partner with a family• Cart not included

*Regular* Golf Categories Include:~ Husband/Wife~ Parent/Child

~ Grandparent/Grandchild~ Other (e.g. Cousins, Sisters, Brothers, Friends etc.)

** Note: Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years of age

***See application form on reverse - deadline August 26 2007

Bento Dinner and Prize Presentations will be held 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

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JCCC 11th Annual Family Golf Tournament - Entry Form• Entry Deadline: August 26 2007• Tee offs between 8:30-11:30am – Player 1 will be notified of tee-off via email or phone

Handicap Based on 6 hidden holes • Soft Spikes or Running Shoes only (metal spikes not allowed) • Awards Presentation and Dinner at JCCC - 5:30 p.m. • Junior/Youth Players must be at least 10 years old(* Fields which must be Filled out)

Player 1*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________ City: ___________________________ Postal Code:_____________ *Telephone: (_____)_____________ Email: ___________________________________ ��Scramble � Regular JCCC Member � Non-member

Player 2*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____ ��Scramble � Regular � JCCC Member � Non-member

Player 3*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____ ��Scramble � Regular � JCCC Member � Non-member

Player 4*Name: _____________________________________________________________ *Age (if Junior): _____ ��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 (non- member) $80 x Number of entries _____ = $__________ JCCC Member $70 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