HANAYAGI: TraditionalJapanese Dance and Kimono Seminar花柳流日本舞踊と着物セミナー

Haru Matsuri 2005: A Festival of Japanese TAKO Kites春祭り 「日本凧」

Movie Night “The Twilight Samurai”小林ホール映画鑑賞会

March 2005２００５年３月Vol. 31 issue 3

contents March 2005

Hanayagi Japanese Dancepage 3

Movie Night “The Twilight Samurai: Tasogare Seibei”page 3

JCCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 5/6 Haru Matsuri 5 Karaoke club

19 Hanayagi Workshop 19 Karaoke club 23 Movie Night “The Twilight Samurai” 25 JCCC Closed (Good Friday)

April 2 Karoke club 2/3 Storytelling 8 Origami workshop 14 Movie Night 16 Karaoke club 22 Origami workshop 23/24 Ukifune No Kai Shodo Exhibit 30 Haru no Variety Show

May 1 Mochitsuki 7 JCCC Annual Bazaar 13 Origami workshop 14 Karaoke Club 14 &15 Ohara Ryu Flower Show 16 Sushi Workshop 21 Raku Workshop part I 21 Karate Tournament 22 Taiko Workshop 27 Origami Workshop 28 Raku Workshop part II 28 Karaoke Club 28 Asian Variety Show 29 Sogetsu Flower Show

features

2 Haru Matsuri 2005

2 Kamp Kodomo March Break

3 Movie Night “The Twilight Samurai”

3 Hanayagi Traditional Japanese Dance

3 Chimaki Workshop

5-7 Nikkei Community News

10 ２００５年春祭り

10 春休みキャンプこども

11 映画鑑賞会「たそがれ清兵衛」

11 花柳流日本舞踊と着付けセミナー

12 日系コミュニティーニュース

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors: Toshiko Yamashita, James HeronJapanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita

We 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: 416-441-2347The submission deadline for the April05 issue is March 10, 2005

Haru Maturi Spring Festivalpage 2

HARU MATSURI 2005A Festival of Japanese “Tako” Kites

Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) is just around the corner! Come to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) and experience a weekend of activities, entertainment and exhibits! We welcome everyone to a Japanese spring weekend at Haru Matsuri 2005!! The theme of this year’s festival is “Tako – Japanese Kites” The JCCC and Kobayashi Hall will be decorated with colorful and elaborate kites to welcome the spring and the long-awaited close of the winter season. Festival guests entering the Centre will be greeted by an elaborate display of Hina Matsuri Dolls. Haru Matsuri will feature Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka Shishu (embroidery), Sumi-e (brush painting), and Shodo (calligraphy) and Cha-no-yu (Tea Ceremony). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas and you can sign up for our Spring programmes. Special demonstrations of Japanese kite-making will illustrate the craftsmanship and artistry behind the tako. There will be various booths of origami, doll-making, and more. The JCCC’s martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of “The Way of the Warrior” through Aikido, Judo, Karate, Iaido, Naginata, Shorinji Kempo and Kendo. We will also feature an exhibition of Meiji Era artifacts and swords presented by the Token Kai Japanese Sword Society of Toronto. For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing) by JCCC traditional dance groups Ayame-Kai and Sakura-Kai, Taiko (Japanese drumming) and you can also enjoy the “tranquil” moments of a tea ceremony demonstration. Japanese cuisine will also be available in the food court. Gather your family and friends and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Date: Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6, 2005Time: 12:30-5:30pmAdmission: Family $10 (2 adults/2 children), Adults $4 Children and Seniors $2, JCCC Members free

For further information, contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345, or visit our website at www.jccc.on.ca

LEADERS OF MEIJI EXHIBITION The Heritage Committee with the assistance of the Toronto Token Kai and the Ontario Kagoshima Kenjin-kai will host an exhibition and workshops which will highlight the important people and stories from this Period.

Calligraphy written by such leaders as: Katsu Kaishu, Yamaoka Tesshu, Saigo Takamori, Nantembo, Togo Heihachiro, Nogi Marusuke, Okubo Toshimichi, Sakamoto Ryoma and others will be displayed along with artifacts from this period which will be borrowed from private collections. The exhibition will be held during the JCCC Spring Festival (Haru Matsuri) on March 5 and 6, 2005. Please join us for a unique and once in a lifetime event.

KAMP KODOMO MARCH BREAK 2005Looking for a unique March Break experience for children? Kamp Kodomo is a recreational, educational, and cultural day camp for children ages 6 to 12 (siblings of younger age may be accepted). The camp provides children a hands-on approach to Japanese culture with instructions from JCCC teachers of Martial Arts, Ikebana, Sumie, and the Association of Japanese Culture. Singing, cooking, dancing, performing, crafts, and a trip to the Ontario Science Centre are all part of this fun camp. In addition to the bilingual counselors with rich experience, student volunteers will be there as helpful buddies to the campers. Due to this year’s irregular schedule, Kamp Kodomo will be held from March 14 to March 24, 2005. The fee for a 5-day session is $116 per child. Please see enclosed flyer for more information or contact the JCCC 416-441-2345.

Date: March 14-17 (session 1), March 21-24 (session 2), March 18 (optional day)Time: 9:00am—4:30pm, extended program availableFee: $116 per session, $29 for March 18, discounts for JCCC members and siblings

Registration Deadline: March 8*If the number of registrants is less than 15, one of the sessions may have to be cancelled

JCCC BAZAAR IN MAYJust a reminder that our annual JCCC Bazaar is coming up on Saturday May 7, 2005 from 12:30 - 5:30pm. We appreciate the fantastic support of all of our donor’s and the community and hope that you will consider helping us out again this year. We will start accepting donations of products, valued items etc. at the Centre any time now as we prepare for the big day! We are also looking for any volunteers to help with the Bazaar committee. Please contact the JCCC if you are interested. Thank you again for all your support and we look forward to having another successful Bazaar!

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE KOBAYASHI HALLThe Twilight Samurai: Tasogare Seibei

“It’s wonderful to see a Japanese movie in which a samurai, for all his somber discipline and skill, is also a touching and complicated ordinary man” Owen Glieberman, Entertainment Weekly

Hiroyuki Sanada and Rie Miyazawa star in this quiet and deeply affecting story of a most unusual samurai. Gently-paced and subtle in presentation, The Twilight Samurai captures a side of the famed samurai that is rarely seen. Set in a northeastern province (Shonai) of late nineteenth century Japan, the film tells the story of Seibei Iguchi (Hiroyuki Sanada)--a low-ranking, debt-ridden samurai who, after losing his wife to consumption, struggles to care for his two young daughters and senile mother. Emphasizing the conflicts between duty and family, and love and class rank, director Yoji Yamada has created a film that is deeply engaging on several levels: a classic tale of honour, love, and courage.

Winner of 12 Japanese Film Academy Awards, as well as an Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, The Twilight Samurai lives up to its billing. But don’t expect an action-packed, samurai-fighting film - just a quiet and moving masterpiece.

Date: Wednesday March 23, 2005 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members

CHIMAKI WORKSHOPThe JCCC is hosting another workshop on Chimaki, the seasoned sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. If you missed the past two workshops and are eager to learn how to make authentic Tsung Tzu or Chimaki, and

where to get all the ingredients, sign up now. At the end of the workshop, each participant will be able to make at least three chimaki to take home, and taste a sample at the workshop. Please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 to register.

Date: Thursday April 28, 2005Time: 6:30-8:30pmFee: $10 (plus GST) for JCCC members $15 (plus GST) for non-members All supplies are included. Please bring an apron.

HANAYAGI: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DANCE PERFORMANCE

On Saturday March 19, 2005 the JCCC and SOLO will jointly present you an afternoon of Japanese culture. The event features a performance by classically trained Hanayagi dancer, Hanayagi Hirokoma, world acclaimed Mongolian Cellist Chi Borag and concert pianist Yukiko Watanabe. The first half session of the afternoon will be a Kitsuke (Kimono Dressing) seminar provided by Hanayagi Hirokoma. She will give a demonstration on how to dress a Kimono with several techniques. After a 30-minute tea break, a mixed program of traditional Japanese dance, the Hanayagi Style Dance, and authentic Mongolian music with classical piano will be performed.

Date: Saturday March 19, 2005Time: 2:00-3:00pm Kimono Dressing Seminar 3:00-3:30pm Green Tea Break 3:30-4:30pm Dance & Music PerformanceCost: $18 for JCCC members, $20 for non-membersBento Boxes* will be available for $10*must be ordered in advance by 5:00pm on March 10.

For further information, tickets and Bento order please call the JCCC reception at 416-441-2345.

2005 SPRING CLASSES AT THE JCCCThe 2005 Spring Classes will be starting soon at the JCCC. Have you already signed up for one? The JCCC offers classes in Bunka Shishu, Ikebana (Ikenobo and Sogetsu schools), Koto, Origami, Shodo, Sumi-e, and the very popular classes in Japanese Language. A couple of workshops, such as Manju, Chimaki, and Sushi, are also planned. Thinking about incorporating fitness into your lifestyle? Join one of the five different martial arts offered at the JCCC. Please visit our website www.jccc.on.ca for full details and information about the many activities at the JCCC.

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JCCC GIFTSHOP NEWSNew Books have arrived!Two more books from of classic text series of core philosophy of Bushido are now on the shelves. THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS: written by Miyamoto Musashi: “This classic work from the most famous Japanese swordmaster offers timeless advice on defeating adversaries, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion and other techniques to win battles.”

THE UNFETTERED MIND -Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman: written by Takuan Soho “The classic Zen Buddhist teachings, read by leaders of business and practitioners of the martial arts.Other books that are also available at the store are: HAGAKURE-The Book of the Samurai THE LIFE-GIVING SWORD-The Secret teachings from the house of the Shogun BUSHIDO-The Soul of Japan

Year-end SaleJCCC Gift Shop is going to have a special sale, starting March 5, at Haru Matsuri. Selected/discontinued items such as plates, sushi dinner set, tea pots, video tapes and books, will be available at reduced prices. The sale will be finished when the items are gone. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

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 March 31, 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

JCCC KENDO CHAMPS!To foster goodwill and friendly competition, the JCCC Kendo Club hosts an internal club tournament to determine the seasonal Junior and Senior JCCC Kendo Club Champions. Congratulations to this season’s champions - Julia Lee (Junior) and Jordan Luy (Senior).

REVIEW OF TORONTO TOKEN KAI JANUARY MEETING

The Toronto Token Kai met on January 15th. The topic of this meeting was Hizento – the swords of Hizen Province in the Shinto era with a focus on the sideline smith - Shodai Masahiro. The aims of the talk were as follows: -To introduce Hizento -To provide examples of the range of work of Shodai Masahiro -To teach you how to look at a sword -To let you handle swords -To teach you how to compare swords -To challenge you to apply what you learned in an attempt to solidify your knowledgeDuring the talk, Barry Hennick (Token Kai treasurer) illustrated the presentation with eight swords made by Shodai (first generation) Masahiro and two swords made by Nidai (second generation) Masahiro. After the formal part of presentation six Shodai Masahiro blades were set out for the group to handle. Full scale oshigata (drawings of the features) of five blades were hung so that people could look for the features in the specific blades. All assembled enjoyed the hands on aspect of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation used to support the talk can be viewed at www.hennick.ca/Hizento/Hizento.ppt

11TH KATARI JAPANESE STORYTELLING SHOW AT JCCC

The Katari Japanese Storytellers will be performing at the JCCC in April as part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival. Come and listen to stories that the whole family can enjoy!

Storytelling in EnglishStories of Fools and Tricksters to celebrate April Fool’s (suitable for 10 years old and up)Date: Saturday April 2, 2005 Time: 3:00-5:00pmAdmission Children $1 /Adult $5 /Family$10

Storytelling in JapaneseKitsune and Tanuki Stories on Parade (suitable for 5 years old and up)Date: Sunday April 3, 2005Time: 3:00-5:00pmAdmission: Free

Presented by Toronto Storytelling Festival, New Japanese Canadian Association (NJCA), JCCC, Katari Japanese Storytellers.For further information, please call Yusuke Tanaka at 416-386-0287

WYNFORD SENIORS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE LIST

Past President: Mas ShinPresident: George TsushimaVice President: Shig SuyamaSecretary: Sue Nakamura & Sumi YamamotoMembership Secretary: Tomi HiraishiTreasurer: Kay NagaoSunshine Convener: Marnie HiranoSocial Convener: Nellie Sue-Ping & Barbara KuwaharaTravel Convener: Sumi Takashima & Denise NishimuraMusic Co-conveners: Frank Kitazaki & Mas ShinAuditors: Arthur Kobayashi & Terry IdenouyeAttendance: Hajime Sawada & Tomi HiraishiCopier: Mike IshidaSigns & Posters: Mack OikawaGroup Leaders: “A” Group: Terry Idenouye “B” Group: Art Kobayashi “C” Group: Miyo Nakamura & Mickey Nakagawa “D” Group: Shig Suyama

Wynford Seniors’ Club meets every first and third Wednesdays of the month from September to June at the JCCC. The Club meets from 10:15am to 2:30pm. New members are welcome.

SAKURA KAIEven before the existence of the JCCC, the delicate grace and beautiful poise of Sakura Kai’s traditional Japanese dance (odori) has entertained audiences of all ages. For forty-five years, their dancers have performed across Canada, in the United States and as far away as Puerto Rico. Sakura Kai has participated at countless venues, festivals and variety shows within the JC community and the greater community-at-large. From Ijusha to Yonsei, all of their students nurture their Japanese heritage through the art of dance. Sakura Kai is opening a new class for young beginners, ages 5-7 years. Spring term classes begin in April at the JCCC. If you are interested in joining the club, please contact Kathy Tazumi at kathyt@jccc.on.ca.

SHODO EXHIBITION by Ukifune no Kai

The 3rd exhibition of Ukifune no Kai shodo group in Toronto, headed by Uyenaka Rishu, will be held at JCCC ( Wynford Room) on April 23 and 24 (Sat. and Sun.) from noon-5pm. All five styles of kanji (tensho, reisho, sosho, gyosho & kaisho) will be presented in members’ works. Kana forms cover wide variety as well: traditional Heian style, hiragana, katakana and modern poetry pieces. It is the wish of this group to extend its invitation to all members of the community to view these works and offer their valued comments.

TORONTO POTTERS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT JCCC ACTIVITIES

By Toronto PottersIn January, a group of ceramic artists began holding monthly meetings and soon semi-annual sales in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Each meeting, the fourth Tuesday of the month, a speaker, usually a clay artist, shows slides and talks about his or her work. The next speaker on Tuesday, March 22 will be Angelo di Petta, renowned potter, teacher and designer. All visitors are welcome, potters or enthusiasts. The programme for upcoming months as well as information on membership and sales, is available on our website. Visit www.torontopotters.com to learn more about the group.

Toronto Potters’ first JCCC sale will be held April 8-10 (hours below). This talented group offers a wide variety of ceramic art in porcelain, raku, stoneware, terra cotta, and more. Functional as well as sculptural and decorative forms will be available for sale. Toronto Potters is an internationally acclaimed potters’ group. Their highly successful Biennial Juried Exhibition, which was held June 25th to August 8th, 2004 at Harbourfront has been profiled in recent issues of the UK publication Ceramic Review, Australia’s Ceramics Art & Perception and Germany’s Neue Keramik. The group is very excited about their first sale in the Centre, to be held in the Shokokai Court. Sale hours are:

Friday, April 8 12:00pm-9:00pmSaturday, April 9 10:00am-6:00pmSunday, April 10 10:00am-5:00pm

TORONTO KUMAMOTO KENJINKAI SHINBOKUKAI

The Toronto Kumamoto Kenjinkai will be holding their 54th annual Shinbokukai on Saturday April 2, 2005 from 12:30-6:00pm at the Toronto Buddhist Church. The party fee is $15, 80 and over is free. There will be a memorial service at 12:30pm, followed by the annual general meeting. Come and enjoy Bingo, entertainment, dinner and prizes. Everyone is welcome! For reservations, please call 416-444-3702 or 416-466-9096.

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“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 (12:10-12:45pm) 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 MARCH 11, 2005Japan Video Encyclopedia -Vacations -Customs and Etiquette -Lifelong Education -Children’s Daily LifeJapan Video Topics -Festival of Ice and Snow (Sapporo’s midwinter festival, the Snow Festival.) -Okinawa’s Subtropical Islands (A journey to Okinawa’s south-most islands, filled with jungles, swamps and cultural traditions undisturbed for centuries.) -Toy or Car? (What happens when a popular Japanese toy becomes a real-life automobile.) -Rooftop Mini-Soccer (A living testament to the popularity of the 2002 World Cup and the Japanese love of soccer.)

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

MOMIJI BAZAARBy Chris Okawara, Momiji Bazaar Chair

Momiji Health Care Society staff and volunteers are hard at work planning the upcoming Community Bazaar to be held on Saturday April 2 at 3555 Kingston Road at Markham Road from 12-3:30 pm. Think of us as you clear away things you no longer need. The sushi, manju, karinto and baked goods booths will also be glad of your contributions – they are always early sell-outs. Become involved as a volunteer. Ask about our karinto, manju and sushi bees; offer your help in setting up, tearing down and in manning the various stations. Please contact Jovel Patricio at the Momiji office (416) 261-6683 if you are able to help. Ask your company to donate larger articles to our very popular silent auction or foodstuffs for our snackbar, dining room, tea room or ingredients for our pre-packaged food sales areas. Come out on April 2nd to meet your friends, enjoy some Japanese cuisine and hunt for bargains. We hope to see you all there!

NOBODY KNOWS OPENS IN TORONTO NOBODY KNOWS, winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2004 Cannes International Film Festival (12 year-old Yûya Yagira ), opened in Toronto on February 18. A moving drama about the loss of innocence from Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, and based on a real 1988 event, this fictional retelling recreates the story of how 12-year-old Akira has to look after his three younger siblings when his mother abandons them in a tiny apartment with just a few thousand yen. Please check your local listings for showtimes.

SHONEN KNIFE IN TORONTOThe JCCC is proud to be part the promotion of wildly popular Japanese rock band SHONEN KNIFE. The duo will be playing in Toronto on Saturday March 12, 2005 at Lee’s Palace. Their albums “Burning Farm” (1983), “Yama No Attachan” (1984), “Pretty Little Baka Guy” (1986) and “712” (1991) were released by Oglio Records on February 22, 2005. For more information, please call 416-532-1598.

THE VANCOUVER ASAHI BASEBALL TEAM

By Pat AdachiOver the years, we have had such wonderful support from the community and all the fans throughout Canada and Japan. With the presentation of the Asahi at Skydome in 2002, and their induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in June 2003, the Asahis have been acknowledged as an important part of our Canadian history. This April 28, 2005, the Asahi Baseball Team will be inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame at a fabulous “Banquet of Champions” at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina in Vancouver. Information is available at: www.vancouverasahi.org or e-mail: sam.araki@bcsportshalloffame.com. On the following day, April 29th, there will be a more informal gathering at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. In conjunction with the celebration, the Asahi exhibit will be held at the Japanese Canadian National Museum in Burnaby, B.C. This is a great undertaking. The cost of developing this exhibit and later touring across Canada as a traveling museum becomes costly. But it is well worth the effort to maintain the Asahi legacy for future generations – not only about the baseball team but of the Japanese Community and it’s people. We appeal to you to read the enclosed brochure and to support us in this important fund raising. Many thanks. Pat Adachi

Haru No Variety Show coming to the Kobayashi Hall on April 30. Look for details in the April 05 issue!

2005 TOYOTA HOCKEY CHALLENGEBy Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.

The Toyota Hockey Challenge was created in 1998 honouring the commencement of business relations, between Toyota Motor Hokkaido(TMH) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.(TMMC) and at the same time commemorating the 10th anniversary of TMMC and the 50th anniversary of the City of Tomakomai in Hokkaido. The year 2005 will mark the 8th hockey exchange, this time involving the Tomakomai All-stars visiting Waterloo. In

the past 10 years the All-stars have visited both Waterloo and Cambridge several times, as well as representative teams from Cambridge and Waterloo making 4 trips to Tomokomai. The Toyota Hockey Challenge represents a cultural exchange between Japan and Canada. Mutually supported by TMH and TMMC, the exchange involves 13 to 14 year olds traveling to the hosting team’s country to learn and experience each other’s cultural differences. The host country alternates between Japan and Canada yearly. Typically the itinerary includes THC / TMMC plant tours, sightseeing, hockey games, and a home stay with a family of the hosting country. In 2004, the Waterloo Wolves visited Tomakomai, Japan after winning the TMMC sponsored Tri-City Championship involving teams representing Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo. This year the Tomakomai All-stars will visit Canada between March 17 and 22. They will stay in the Waterloo Region and play 2 games against the Waterloo Wolves AAA Bantam team: Game 1 - Exhibition Game Saturday March 19, 10:00amRIM Park, 2001 University Ave., Waterloo

Game 2 - Hokkaido Game Sunday March 20, 9:00am Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo

Admission to the Hokkaido Game is free with a non-perishable food donation for the Food Banks. There will also be free refreshments for the first 1500 fans as well as great door prizes. For more information, please call TOYOTA at 519-653-1111 ext.2253.

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Fully escorted land and cruise Tour of Egypt

10 Nights Hawaiian Islands CruiseJanuary 2006

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俳句 コーナー Haiku CornerThis poem, by Shiki, heralds the coming of spring. The skylark’s flight reflects the writer’s soaring spirit - and perhaps our own - in anticipation of the long-awaited season.　

雲を踏み 霞を吸うや 揚雲雀 子規

Kumo o fumi kasumi o suuya age-hibari

Skylarks are soaring, Treading the clouds, Breathing the haze. Shiki

The JCCC’s Haru Matsuri Spring Festival celebrates the Girl’s Day Festival in Japan with its displays of beautiful hina-ningyo dolls. This poem describes the frustration felt by a youngster wishing, against her parent’s wishes, to play with the delicate Hina dolls displayed in their home.

雛を

つかませぬで

今朝からの駄々　　 Hina o tsukamasenude kesa kara no dada

She is fretting From the morning, They do not let her touch the dolls.

In March of each year the dolls are taken from the boxes in which they are stored. A year has passed since they last saw the light of day and the children have grown a year older since they last gazed upon these cherished faces. For many of young Canadians, we feel the same as we unpack the Christmas ornaments for another year. They remind us both of the happy days of childhood and the interminable march of time.

箱を出る　 顔わすれめや 雛二対 蕪村

Hako o deru kao wasuremeya hina nitsui

Coming out of the box, This pair of dolls, I have not forgotten their faces. Buson

doll photos courtesy of Holly Pagnacco

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WINTER DRIVINGBy Toronto Police

Winter has arrived and snow and colder weather will continue on for a while. Snow storms always brings an increase in accidents. This is caused partly by changing road conditions and also the failure of drivers to change their driving habits for winter conditions. Before the next cold spell arrives, ensure your car is properly prepared. Have your vehicle properly tuned and this should include checking the battery and starting systems. Replace old wiper blades and ensure your antifreeze can withstand cold winter temperatures. Equip your car with a window scraper. Have your exhaust system checked and if necessary replaced. A faulty exhaust system can allow carbon monoxide gas to seep into your car. With all the windows closed, this could cause drowsiness and result in an accident. Consider leaving your window open slightly to allow fresh air inside. If you travel the expressways, or travel out of town, it is recommended that the following items be stored in the trunk of your car in case you are stranded in a storm: - a shovel - sand, kitty litter or a mat can be used as traction aids - battery booster cables - blankets and warm clothing - a “CALL POLICE” sign (attach to your window to encourage passing motorists to call for assistance) - candles and matches to supply warmth inside your car if it will not start - road flares - non-perishable food items such as chocolate bars, granola bars, etc. - snow tiresIf your vehicle becomes disabled in a winter storm, remain with your car and wait for assistance to arrive. Consider purchasing a cellular phone for use in emergency situations. The emergency number is 9-1-1 and help can be obtained in over 150 other languages (through the help of Language Line Services interpreters). Winter driving is a matter of preparation and common sense. The posted speed limit may not be appropriate, adjust the speed of your vehicle to match road conditions. Avoid sudden lane changes or panic braking which could cause your vehicle to skid and result in an accident. Movement of cold air under bridges and overpasses results in early ice formation. This can cause unsuspecting drivers to lose control. Watch for yellow caution signs warning of this condition.

“Winter Driving - Always Be Prepared”

NUTS FOR PROTEINSBy Haruko Ishihara

Whatever you call them, carb-restrictive diets seem to be in fashion these days. It is common to hear that someone is trying to cut down on carbohydrates and to increase their consumption of proteins.

Apart from the argument on whether carb restriction is healthy or not, let’s think about protein sources. Proteins are important to build up and to repair tissues such as muscles, skins, hair, nails and internal organs. They are also large components of hormones, antibodies (immune system), enzymes and hemoglobin. Proteins are made up of amino acids. Out of 22 amino acids there are 9 essential amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body and need to be taken from foods (or supplements). Many people connect protein directly to meat; i.e. they believe that they need to eat red meat, poultry, or fish in order to get enough proteins and/or to get all 9 essential amino acids. However, there are many other foods that you can obtain plenty of protein from and many ways to obtain all 9 essential amino acids. For example, nuts and seeds are excellent sources of protein. Believe it or not, many of them contain close to 20% protein. Unlike red meat and poultry, the fats contained in them are essential fatty acids, the good fats. They are high in B vitamins, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc. Moreover, nuts and seeds contain a good amount of fibre! Nuts and seeds are plant protein and they don’t always provide you all 9 essential amino acids but by combining nuts with legumes you can solve the problem. It is very important to keep in mind that nuts are fragile to light and heat, and easily gets rancid. So try to avoid roasted nuts, buy them in small amounts in their shell and store them in the fridge or freezer. This recipe, Grilled Eggplant with Miso & Walnuts Sauce Donburi, is great for getting all nutrients, proteins, carbohydrates (they are complex carbs, the good ones!) and good fats.

Grilled Eggplant with Miso & Walnuts Sauce Donburi (for 2 persons)Ingredients2 Japanese eggplants: sliced into 1 cm thickness, either diagonally or vertically 3-4 green onions: finely cut1.5cm ginger: finely cut½ - 1 carrot: finely cut5-6 Shiitake mushrooms: finely cut3 tablespoons sesame oil

For the sauce: 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari1 hot red pepper: cut into small pieces3 tablespoons of walnuts: finely cut¾ cup water1 teaspoon kudzu (arrowroot) or cornstarch2 tablespoons boiled peas2 big bowls of brown rice/mixed rice (white & brown)

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(continued from left column)Method 1. Put 2 tablespoons of sesame oil into a pan and fry eggplants with medium heat until they are soft. Take them out of the pan.2. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, green onions and ginger into a pan and cook for few minutes or until fragrant3. Add carrots and Shiitake mushrooms and cook until they are softened4. Add the sauce and cook for few minutes5. Mix arrowroot with 1 small spoon of water, add to the pan along with the walnuts and stir.6. Add peas and eggplant and mix on low heat7. Put mixture on rice in Donburi (big bowls)

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of February 10, 2005

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCMrs. Betty Lou Arai and Mr. Thomas Arai 65 In celebration of William and Frances Nakamura's 65th wedding anniversary Ms. Joan Caines 20 In celebration of William and Frances Nakamura's 65th wedding anniversary Mr. Robert Dutton 25Mr. and Mrs. Chuta Roy and Namiko Ebata 200Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eto 50Mr. Douglas Fujimoto 30Mrs. Shizuko Fujimoto 30Ms. Julia Haylock 15Mr. and Mrs. Hideyuki and Penny Ioi 15Mr. and Mrs. Kiyo and Sylvia Ise 65 In celebration of William and Frances Nakamura's 65th wedding anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Teruo and Joyce Izukawa 65JCCC Karaoke Club 500Mr. Greg Johnston 100Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kameoka 15Ms. Tokuko Kawamoto 200Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Rose Kimura 30Mr. and Mrs Jack and Ayako Kobayashi 50Mr. Tak Kushida 50Mrs. Elizabeth Mannis 20Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miwa 100Mrs. Mary Tomie Mizutani 20Mrs. Mae Nagasuye 100Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nakagawa 25Mr. and Mrs. George and Terry Nakamura 100 In celebration of William and Frances Nakamura's 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nobuto 50Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Florence Oiye 65Mr. Glen Pitcher 50Sanyo Canada Inc 200Mrs. Sumie Sasaki 30Mrs. Yaeko Shoji 80Mr. Brefni Shuttleworth 50Ms. Barbara Spry 30Ms. Emiko Sumi 50Mr. Tad Taniishi 100Tobu Canada Wakayama Kenjin Kai 50Tori Ichi Catering Inc. 1,000 Shinnen Kai

Mrs. Gladys Uchimaru 25Mr. and Mrs. George and Toshiko Uyeyama 100Mrs. Yukiko Yabuta 25Mr. and Mrs. Stan and Aileen Yokota and Mrs Toshie Yokota 65 In celebration of William and Frances Nakamura's 65th wedding anniversary

JCCC in MemoryIn memory of Joyce & Roy Heike Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Christine Heslop 50In memory of Fumiko Iwasaki Mr. and Mrs. Sab and Martha Seki 25In memory of Ronald Kawabe Mrs. Kaye Oda 25 Mrs. Jean Okazaki 20In memory of Kiyo Kawano Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25In memory of Lyn Kioke Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25In memory of Harold Haruo Maeda Mr. Yosh Hirano 50 Mr. and Mrs. Junji and Tosh Ikeno 50 Mrs. May Maeda 340In memory of Masanori Maemura Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25In memory of Masami Miyazaki Mrs. Pat Adachi 25 Mrs. Florence S. Miyazaki 200 Ms. Joanne Miyazaki 200 Miss Lynn Miyazaki 200 Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sue Yamashita 25In memory of Isae Morimoto Mr. Brian Morimoto 75In memory of Peter Mukai Mr. and Mrs. Atsushi and Tomiko Mukai 200In memory of Chiyo Shishido Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25In memory of Mits Takahashi Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki 25

JCCC BazaarF & P Mfg., Inc. 200R.S. Kane Funeral Home 100TS Tech Canada Inc 500

JCCC HeritageThe Ontario Trillium Foundation 30,000

Supporting Members – AmbassadorMrs. Yone Kobayashi 1,000

Supporting Members – LeaderMr. and Mrs. Tsugio Tanaka 500

Supporting Members – PartnerMr. and Mrs. Terry and Koto Adachi 150Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Azuma 115Mr. Lawrence Heron 130Mr. and Mrs. Yo and Miyo Kato 150Mr. and Mrs. Kazumasa Kobayashi 115Mrs. Yuki Kondo 150Mr. and Mrs. Tets Mori 150Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morita 115Mrs. Mutsuko Nishikawa 130Mr. and Mrs. David and Emy Shiozaki 115Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Kay Tazumi 115Mr. Toki Toyama 130Dr. Jane Toyota 150Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Toshiko Usami 150

Correction from Feb issue Mrs. Sumire Shintani 500 In memory of my beloved husband William Mitsuru Shintani, towards the Judo program

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２００５年春祭り毎年恒例の春祭りが今年も３月５日(土)６日(日)に開催されます。今年のテーマは「凧」。色

も形もとりどりの凧が館内に飾られ、待ちに待った春の到来を祝います。日本の伝統文化であ

る生け花、書道、墨絵、文化刺繍などの実演や合気道、柔道、剣道、空手、居合道、なぎなた

などの武道の実演を見ることができます。折り紙や人形作りのブース、茶道お点前実演、日本

食やその他の売店も出展されます。また、エンターテーメントではあやめ会、さくら会による

日本舞踊などが予定されています。ご家族そろってお楽しみいただけるイベントです。

皆様お誘いあわせのうえ、ぜひお越し下さい。

日時： ２００５年３月５日（土）、６日（日）

両日とも午後１２時半から午後５時半まで

入場料： 家族（大人２人、子供２人）＄１０

大人＄４、子供とシニア＄２

JCCC会員は無料

春祭りに関する詳細は、JCCC受付４１６－４４１－２３４５またはウェブサイト

www.jccc.on.caまでどうぞ。

｢明治の偉人｣展示会JCCCヘリテージ委員会、トロント刀剣

会、オンタリオ鹿児島県人会共催によ

る幕末、明治の波乱の時代を生きた人

たちをハイライトした「明治の偉人」

展が２００５年３月５日（土）

６日（日）にJCCC春祭りと同時開催さ

れます。

勝海舟、西郷隆盛、大久保利通、坂本

竜馬、東郷平八郎などの直筆の書やこ

の時代にゆかりのある品々が展示され

ます。ぜひお立ち寄り下さい。

JCCC春の文化クラスご案内ＪＣＣＣ春期文化クラスが３月から始まります。開講される

クラスは文化刺繍、生け花（池坊流と草月流）、琴、書道、

墨絵、日本語（成人向け）、ヤマハ・キーボードクラス（シニ

ア向け）です。各武道クラス（合気道・居合道・空手・剣道

・柔道・少林寺拳法・なぎ

なた）は常時生徒を受け付

けています。この他にお料

理、楽焼、和太鼓などのワ

ークショップも予定されて

います。クラス・ワークシ

ョップに関する詳細はウェ

ブサイトwww.jccc.on.ca

をご覧いただくか、ＪＣＣ

Ｃ受付４１６―４４１―２

３４５までご連絡下さい。

２００５年春休み「キャンプこども」もう春休みのキャンプはお決まりですか？毎年好評のデイキャ

ンプ「キャンプこども」が今年も春休み期間に開かれます。

６―１２歳を対象にしたこのキャンプでは武道、生け花、墨

絵、歌、踊り、折り紙、お料理など毎日違う活動を通して日本

文化を紹介していきます。またオンタリオ・サイエンス・セン

ターへの一日遠足も予定されています。経験豊富な日英バイリ

ンガルのカウンセラーのほか、学生ボランティアが子供たちの

良き指導を努めます。このユニークなキャンプにぜひ参加して

みませんか？

日： ２００５年３月１４日―１７日（セッション１）

３月２１日―２４日（セッション２）

３月１８日（予備日）

時： 午前９時から午後４時半まで（追加料金で延長可能）

費用： １セッションにつき一人＄１１６、３月１８日は＄２９

JCCC会員や兄弟でのお申し込みには割引あり。

申し込み締切日：２００５年３月８日（火）

＊なお、参加者が１５人に満たない場合はセッションをキャン

セルせざるを得ないこともございますのでご了承下さい。

詳細、お申し込みはJCCC受付４１６－４４１－２３４５まで

ご連絡下さい。

「キャンプこども」ボランティア募集キャンプこども」期間中、カウンセラーのお手伝いをしてくださ

る14歳以上の青年男女のボランティアを募集しています。ご興味

のある方はヘレン福田、４１６－４９３－５９６１までご連絡

ください。

JCCC映画鑑賞会「たそがれ清兵衛」日本アカデミー賞で１２部門受賞し、第７６回アカデミー賞の外国語作品部門にノミネートされた山田洋二監督作品「たそが

れ清兵衛」を２００５年３月２３日(水)午後７時から小林ホー

ルにて上映します。

時は幕末、庄内地方の小さな藩の下級武士・井口清兵衛（真田

広之）は、ふたりの幼い子どもと老母の世話をするため、勤め

が終わるとすぐに帰宅することから「たそがれ清兵衛」と同胞

たちからあだ名される冴えない男。しかし、幼なじみ朋江（宮

沢りえ）の危機を救ったことから、実は剣の腕が立つことが世

間に知れてしまい、ついには藩命で上意討ちの討ち手に選ばれ

てしまう…。

人をバタバタと斬り捨てていくだけの映画ではなく、静かに心

を動かされる侍映画です。どうぞ皆様お誘いあわせのうえ、

映画鑑賞をお楽しみください。日本語、英語字幕。

日時： ２００５年３月２３日（水）午後７時

入場料：JCCC会員＄５、非会員＄７

チケットのお求め、詳細はJCCC受付４１６－４４１－２３４５までお電話、またはJCCCウェブサイトwww.jccc.on.caをご覧下さい。

２００５年３月―５月日系文化会館行事予定

３月 ５・６日 春祭り

５日 カラオケクラブ

１９日 花柳日本舞踊と着付けセミナー

１９日 カラオケクラブ

２３日 映画鑑賞会「たそがれ清兵衛」

２５日 休館日(聖金曜日)

４月 ２日 カラオケクラブ

２・３日 語りの会公演

８日 折り紙ワークショップ

１６日 カラオケクラブ

２２日 折り紙ワークショップ

２３・２４日 浮き舟の会書道展示

３０日 春の歌謡ショー

５月 １日 バザー用餅つき

７日 JCCCバザー

１３日 折り紙ワークショップ

１４・１５日 小原流花展

１６日 寿司ワークショップ

２１日 楽焼ワークショップ(１日目)

２１日 空手トーナメント

２２日 和太鼓ワークショップ

２７日 折り紙ワークショップ

２８日 楽焼ワークショップ(２日目)

２８日 カラオケクラブ

２８日 アジア・バラエティーショー

２９日 草月流花展

花柳流日本舞踊上演と着付けセミナー２００５年３月１９日

（土）にJCCCとSOLO共

催で花柳比呂駒さん、

モンゴル系チェロリス

トのチ・ボラグさん、

コンサートピアニスト

のワタナベ・ユキコさ

んによる日本舞踊と音

楽のパフォーマンスを

上演します。前半１時

間は花柳比呂駒さんの

着物着付けセミナーで

す。着物の種類、着物

の着付けと帯の結び方

（デモンストレーショ

ンあり）、かんざしな

どの小物についてお話

して下さいます。３０

分のお茶休憩を挟み、

後半は日本舞踊とモンゴル音楽、そしてピアノの共演が行わ

れます。

日時： ２００５年３月１９日（土）

午後２時―４時半

チケット： JCCC会員＄１８、非会員＄２０

＊お弁当（＄１０）は３月１０日午後５時までにご予約

下さい。

詳細、チケット、お弁当ご予約はJCCC受付４１６－４４１－

２３４５までご連絡下さい。

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JCCCバザーへのご寄付来る２００５年５月７日（土）に恒例のJCCCバザーが午後１２時

半―５時半まで行われます。毎年コミュニティーの皆様から沢山

のご寄付、ご支援をいただいております。今年もバザーのための

ご寄付の受付を開始いたしました。またバザーのお手伝いをして

下さるボランティアも募集中です。ご興味のある方はJCCCまでご

連絡下さい。

JCCCギフトショップ新商品ギフトショップでは宮元武蔵や沢庵宗彭の英訳本、侍、武士道に

関する本などを新たに入荷しました。ぜひお立ち寄り下さい。ま

た、年度末セールを３月５日より開催します。食器セット、本、

急須、ビデオ、本などの特売品をどうぞお見逃しなく！

「語りの会」第１１回公演「語りの会」がトロント・ストーリーテリング・フェスティバル

の一環としてJCCCで公演を行います。ご家族全員が楽しめるお話

が満載です！

英語の部（１０歳以上向け）

エイプリル・フールにちなんでいたずら小僧やお馬鹿さんのお話

日時： ２００５年４月２日（土）午後３時―５時

入場料：子供＄１、大人＄５、家族＄１０

日本語の部（５歳以上向け）

狐と狸のオンパレード

日時： ２００５年４月３日（日）午後３時―５時

入場料：無料

トロント・ストーリーテリング・フェスティバル、トロント移住

者協会（NJCA）、日系文化会館（JCCC）、語りの会主催

さくら会生徒募集４０年以上に渡り日本舞踊を教えてきたさくら会は移住者から４世まで幅広い世代の生徒が日本舞踊を通して日本文化や日本のルーツを学んでいます。４月から新たに５－７歳の初心者向けのク

ラスを開講します。参加希望の方はキャシー田住、kathyt@jccc.

on.caまでご連絡下さい。

中華ちまきワークショップ飲茶メニューで人気の緑の

笹で巻かれた中華風粽のワ

ークショップがＪＣＣＣに

て４月２８日（木）に行わ

れます。材料の購入先のか

ら下ごしらえの説明まで細

かい説明と笹の巻き方等が

学べます。要予約。お申し

込みはJCCC受付４１６－

４４１－２３４５までご連絡下さい。

日時： ２００５年４月２８日（木）午後６時半―８時半

参加費：JCCC会員＄１０、非会員＄１５（参加費にはGSTが加算

　　　　されます）

材料費込み。エプロンをご持参下さい。

日系コミュニティーニュース*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３月の上映会は１１日（金）午

後１２時１０分―１２時４５分に行われます。トピックは英語面に

掲載してあります。上映会に関する詳細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。

*２００５年トヨタホッケーチャレンジ

１９９８年に始まったこの大会、今年は北海道苫小牧市の少年ホッ

ケーチームが来加し、ウォータールーのチームと親善試合を行いま

す。日程は下記の通りです。

カジュアルゲーム：３月１９日（土）午前１０時 RIM Park, 2001

University Ave. Waterloo

フォーマルゲーム：３月２０日（日）午前９時　Waterloo Memorial

Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo

入場料は両試合とも無料ですが、フォーマルゲームへはフードバン

クへの寄付をご持参下さい。詳細はトヨタ５１９－６５３－

１１１ext.２２５３までご連絡下さい。

*モミジセンターバザー

モミジセンターのバザーが２００５年４月２日（土）正午－３時半

まで行われます。これに際して、皆様からのバザーへのご寄付を受

け付けております。また、ボランティアも募集中です。

詳細は４１６－２６１－６６８３までご連絡下さい。

*トロント熊本県人会親睦会

第５３回トロント熊本県人会の親睦会が４月２日（土）午後１２時

半―６時までトロント仏教会で行われます。参加費は一人＄１５、

８０歳以上の方は無料です。どなたでも参加できます。予約は

４１６－４４４－３７０２または４１６－４６６－９０９６まで

お電話下さい。

*トロント陶芸グループ作品展示・販売

１月からJCCCで会合を定期的に開いているトロント陶芸グループが

４月に作品の展示・販売を商工会コートで行います。日時は

４月８日（金）正午―９時、９日（土）午前１０時―午後６時、

１０日（日）午前１０時―午後５時までです。入場は無料です。詳

細はwww.torontopotters.com　をご覧下さい。

*浮舟の会書道展

トロントの書道グループ「浮舟の会」（上中李舟主宰）による第三

回書道展は４月２３日(土)２４日(日)の両日、正午―５時まで日系

文化会館（ウィンフォード・ルーム）にて開催されます。漢字の部

では、てん、隷、草、行、楷の各書体の作品、仮名の部では平安時

代の古筆臨書をはじめ現代詩に至るまで広いジャンルの作品が展示

されます。多くの方々に観ていただき、コメントを仰ぎたいと会員

一同は願っているそうです。ぜひお立ち寄り下さい。

*アサヒ野球団展示会の資金援助について

この度、BC州バーナビー市にある日系ナショナル・ミュージアムで

戦前バンクーバーで活躍したアサヒ野球団の展示会が開かれる予定

です。展示を作成し、さらに全国に回覧できるようにするには金銭

的にみても容易ではありません。しかし、アサヒの活躍を後世代に

残してゆくためにこの展示を完成させることが非常に大切な、意味

のある事なのです。詳細はwww.vancouverasahi.com　をご覧いただ

くかsam.araki@bcsportshalloffame　までメールでお問い合わせ

下さい。皆様のご協力よろしくお願いいたします。

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at the Japanese Canadian Cultural CentreKobayashi Hall

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Music by D.J. Manny Batalla

Refleshments

Cash Bar

Door Prizes

Raffle

Ball Room

Line Dancing

Minyo Dancing(Japanese)

$25.00 per person

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