1June/July 2007 2007年6/7月 Vol. 33 Issue 6

Gene DiNovi Generations Trio Jazz Concertジーン・ディノヴィトリオ　ジャズコンサートNatsu Matsuri and Obon Festival夏祭りとお盆フェスティバル

2 Great Jidaigeki Movies in July - “Bushi No Ichibun” “Oh-oku”７月は時代劇ー「武士の一分」「大奥」

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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 YamashitaCover Photo: Darren Hastings

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 August 07 issue is Wednesday July 4, 2007

CALENDAR OF EVENTSJUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2007

June Fri 8 Euchre Night Sat 16 Karaoke Club Thu 21 Rakugo – Katsura Sanshi Performance Sat 23 "The Slanted Screen" Movie Screening Mon 25 JCCC AGM Fri 29 Heritage Speaker Series - Ikeda Brothers Sat 30 Karaoke ClubJuly Sun 1 Canada Day - JCCC closed Sun 1 JC Community Picnic at Caledon Place Mon 2 In lieu of Canada Day –JCCC office closed Thu 5 Movie Night "Bushi No Ichibun" Sat 7 Nostalgia Night Mon 9 Kamp Kodomo Session 1 starts Thu 12 Gene Dinovi Concert Sat 14 Natsu Matsuri & Obon Festival Mon 16 Kamp Kodomo Session 2 starts Sat 21 Karaoke Club Sun 22 Arigato Day Mon 23 Kamp Kodomo Session 3 starts Thu 26 Movie Night “Oh-oku” Sat 28 Karaoke Club Sun 29 Terry Watada Play ReadingAugust Mon 6 Civic Holiday - JCCC closed Sat 11 Karaoke Club Sat 25 Karaoke Club Sun 26 Taiko Workshop by Yakudo Thu 30 Movie Night "Sumo Do, Sumo Don't"

features

2 Gene DiNovi Jazz Concert

2 Natsu Matsuri & Obon Festival

3 Nostalgia Night

4 Summer Movie Night

　　　　　

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JAZZ GREAT GENE DINOVI AND HIS “GENERATIONS” TRIO IN KOBAYASHI HALL FOR A LIVE CONCERT AND RECORDING

The JCCC is proud to present Gene DiNovi in a live performance in Kobayasahi Hall which will be recorded for Gene’s 26th CD release. “Generations” brings together the tri-generational musical talents of pianist Gene DiNovi, bassist Dave Young and guitarist Andrew Scott. With more than a century of combined musical experience, “Generations” entertains audiences with their creative performances of original compositions and gems from the great American songbook. Some of “Generations” repertoire is taken from Gene’s original ensemble that played many of New York’s fabled 52nd Street jazz clubs during the late 1940s and early 1950s. “Generations” captures the spirit and sound of that original bebop scene (of which DiNovi was a charter member), drawing on the pianist’s vast experiences as a sideman for Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Marsala, Boyd Raeburn, Stan Hasselgard, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lester Young, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Carmen McRae, Fats Navarro, Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, and Al Cohn. Since 1990 DiNovi has recorded for Candid, Hep, Baldwin Street and Marquis. However he has primarily recorded for Mitsuo Johfu and his prestigious Marshmallow label. The debut recording of ‘Generations’ will be on this label as well. Although younger than DiNovi, bassist Dave Young has had an equally impressive career in both jazz and classical circles having worked with Lenny Breau, Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, Moe Koffman and Nat Adderley to name but a few. His own recordings with Phil Dwyer,

Michel Lambert and Rob Piltch (winner of the 1993 best jazz JUNO award) and later his series of duo spots with such pianists as Oliver Jones, Mulgrew Miller, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan and Renee Rosnes earned him the respect of musicians and jazz critics worldwide. Young is currently the bassist with Oscar Peterson. Andrew Scott is the youngest member of the trio. With two recordings out on the Sackville label (This One’s for Barney with Harry Allen and Blue Mercer with Randy Sandke and Mike Murley), Scott has garnered radio, press and jazz festival attention around the world. Scott is in demand as both a jazz guitarist and educator (currently on the faculty of Humber College, York University and Seneca College). He has worked with such fine musicians as Bob James, Mike Murley, Randy Sandke, Perry White, Harry Allen, Bernie Senensky, Terry Clarke, Phil Stewart, Don Thompson, Marvin Stamm, Bob Moses, Duncan Hopkins, Terry Lukiwski, Phil Dwyer, Jake Wilkinson, William Carn, Terry Promane, Steve McDade, Andrew Downing, Mark Kelso, Dave Restivo and Marc Jordan. Join us on July 12 for a truly historical evening of world-class jazz.

Date: Thursday July 12, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Tickets: $20 JCCC members, $25 non-members

Gene DiNovi "Generations" Trio: Dave Young (bass), Gene DiNovi (piano), Andrew Scott (guitar)

NATSU MATSURI AND OBON FESTIVALClose your eyes and imagine a warm and sunny summer’s day, outdoors on the grounds of 6 Garamond Court. Imagine vendors with colourful wares or delicious food for sale. Picture children laughing, playing or trying to catch a goldfish at the kingyosukui. Finally, add the spectacle of a performance of over 100 yukata-clad dancers as the sun slowly sets in the background. Now open your eyes and mark Saturday July 14, 2007 on your calendar. Make sure that you join us, as the JCCC, the Toronto Buddhist Church and the New Japanese Canadian Association join together to celebrate the Toronto version of one of the most significant festivals in Japan. From 12:30pm to 10:00pm there will plenty of food, entertainment and fun. Admission is free, so bring your family and friends. There’s something for everyone at the 5th annual Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori Festival.

Date: Saturday July 14, 2007 Time: 12:30pm to 10:00pm Admission: FreeFor more information contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca

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JCCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:The JCCC Annual General meeting is being held on Monday June 25, 2007 at 7:30 pm. There will be messages from the President and the Executive Director and updates on our Expansion and Legacy committees, as well as financial reports. Please be sure to attend and be informed about your centre. Agenda and proxy are included in this newsletter.

FREE! 30TH ANNUAL JC COMMUNITY PICNIC AT CALEDON PLACE

30 years of outdoor fun! Gather your families and friends and spend a fun-filled day at the 30th Annual Japanese Canadian Community Picnic to be held at Caledon Place on Sunday July 1, 2007. Many families hold their “summer get-together” at Caledon Place on July 1 - why don’t you do the same? You can partake in the ever-popular afternoon bingo, games and races for children and the young at heart. A pond stocked with trout awaits fishermen entering the fishing derby. The day ends with a Share-the-Wealth raffle and Fukubiki draw. Please bring your friends, family, plenty of drinking water and “bento” and enjoy Canada Day in the great outdoors. This year admission is free and there will be a free gift for the first 250 cars - all courtesy of Marty Kobayashi of Dundee Private Investors Inc. Caledon Place is on the west side of Highway 10, approximately 1.5 km north of the Town of Caledon (see flyer for more details). The gate opens at 8:30am.

ARIGATO DAYThe spirit of community and volunteerism is the foundation on which the JCCC is built. Throughout the year many individuals and groups selflessly support the various programs and special events held at the JCCC. As a small token of their gratitude, the JCCC Board of Directors invites all the volunteers to join them at Arigato Day. On Sunday July 22, 2007 at 3:00pm, Arigato Day will start with an informal social time, a chance to relax and have some fun with your family and friends. At 5:00pm the Board of Directors will serve dinner. The event will finish with an award ceremony, including the recognition of the 2007 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards sponsored by the Government of Ontario. RSVP’s would be appreciated at 416-441-2345 ext. 222 before July 13.

NOSTALGIA NIGHT 2007The JCCC Heritage Committee is presenting Nostalgia Night 2007 on Saturday July 7, 2007 in the Kobayashi Hall at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. This year we will be recognizing the Dance Clubs of the 1950s to the 1990s and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

Japanese Canadians were scattered throughout the Toronto area during the post war period. Numerous dance clubs over the years were the venues at which Japanese Canadians were able to meet and socialize as well as learn social and ballroom dancing with other Nikkei’s in the Metro Toronto area.

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Centre played a major role in the development of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre since they were responsible for preparing the food at the numerous fundraising functions and special occasions at the Centre. Come and reminisce about the old days, meet some of the former instructors, hear stories about how the ladies struggled in the past to prepare food. The evening will again feature the fabulous Japanese Canadian soul cuisine with old time favorites as well as other goodies. Bring the whole family, friends, and relatives as we celebrate the history of the Japanese Canadian experience. The festivities are scheduled from 3:00pm to 8:00pm Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Attendees who bring a recipe and a story related to the recipe for the JCCC Cookbook project will be admitted free. Pre-registration is preferred. Please call 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca

JCCC Women's Auxiliary

Sunday Niters

Caledon PlaceSunday, July 1st, 2007

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Bushi no Ichibun: Love and Honour - The Final Installment in Yoji Yamada’s Classic Samurai TrilogyBushi no Ichibun is director Yoji Yamada’s follow up to his previous samurai trilogy films Tasogare Seibei and Kakushi Ken - Oni no Tsume both of which were popular JCCC movie night attractions. All three films are based on the novels of Shuhei Fujisawa.

In this 2006 film, Takuya Kimura plays the main role as a blind samurai. Shinnojo Mimura became blind while working as a food-taster for his master. Though he had once given up hope and attempted suicide, he stopped himself for the sake of his beautiful wife, Kayo (Rei Dan). However, he finds Kayo is secretly meeting Shimada, a high-ranking samurai, in the hopes of finding financial support to maintain the house for Shinnojo. As Kayo’s sacrifice leaves him with nothing but agony, Shinnojo moves closer to his destiny.

Mark Schilling of the Japan Times rates the film 4½ out of 5 stars and calls it the strongest of the trilogy. Nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Award including including best film, director, actor, actress and screenplay.

Date: Thursday July 5, 2007Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $7 for non-members, $5 for JCCC members

Oh-oku: Women of the Inner Palace - Story of the Most Celebrated Romance Scandal in the Tokugawa ShogunateEnjoy the 2006 film version of the popular TV jidaigeki drama series “Oh-oku”, based on the Edo period practice of the shogun keeping a harem to bear successors. In seventeenth century Japan, the seventh Shogun Ietsugu comes to power at the age of four--obviously too young to play his role. As a result his retainers fight for the position of the Shogun’s primary supporter in hopes of surreptitiously usurping power. Meanwhile in the inner palace, the women of the ex-shogun’s are battling a similar type of power struggle. The plot revolves around a legendary power struggle, plots and intrigues between the young shogun’s natural mother--concubine to the previous Shogun--and his official wife, who must watch her stake in the bloodline fade. Directed by Toru Hayashi, Oh-oku stars Yukie Nakama (Shinobi), Yuko Asano and Mitsuhiro Oikawa.

Date: Thursday July 26, 2007Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $7 for non-members, $5 for JCCC members

KAMP KODOMO SUMMER PROGRAMDon’t miss out on the all the summer fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo is returning for another summer filled with cultural activities. Register now for a busy week filled with sessions covering a wide range of activities including martial arts, ikebana, origami, folklore, language, and so much more! The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. There will be three sessions offered: July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, and July 23 – 27. Fee for this program is $180 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 % discount will be applied for JCCC members and additional children from the same family will receive a 5% discount. Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session. Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks per day, and a special activity. Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink. Call us today, as the registration deadline is June 25, 2007 and Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 40 children per session. For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed flyer, call 416-441-2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

JCCC 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

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YOGA EARLY SUMMER CLASSES AT THE JCCC

Introduce yoga to your daily life! JCCC Shinshin Toitsu Yoga classes are suitable for both men and women. Our certified yoga instructors teach in English or Japanese; individual assistance will be provided depending on your performance. Course schedule and simple descriptions of the two types of yoga taught at the JCCC are as follows:

Hatha: Beginner to IntermediateTuesdays, June 5 – July 24 (8 weeks), 5:10pm-6:40pmGentle relaxing yoga. Uses postures and conscious breathing in combination with mental focus to develop a body’s flexibility and endurance, correct body alignment, and promote relaxation.

Ashtanga: Beginners to IntermediateThursdays, June 7 – July 30 (8 weeks), 5:10pm-6:40pmA highly energized and dynamic form of Yoga. Involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures and improves circulation, maximize strength, concentration and flexibility, and calms the mind.

Course Fee: $80 + GSTDrop-in class: $12 + GST (JCCC non-members can join in drop-in classes)

Pre-registration is required. Class registration forms are available on our website www.jccc.on.ca or at the JCCC Reception Desk. A waiver form must also be filled out at the Reception Desk on the first day of class. In order to guarantee quality of instruction, class sizes are limited so please sign up soon. If you have our own Yoga mat, please bring it with you.

MANGA COMIC DRAWING COURSE FOR KIDS COMING THIS AUTUMN!

The JCCC is pleased to announce a 5-week Manga Drawing Course for Kids in cooperation with leading Toronto comic designers Freeze DNA (creators of Blac Ice: Urban Super Heroes) This 5-week course will teach children to draw comic art with a focus on art techniques, creativity, literacy and communication. In the workshops kids learn the basic fundamentals of drawing comic character as seen on television. These skills will be expanded as students learn to create and develop their own comic book character. Dates and costs are being finalized. Watch this newsletter or our website for more information as it comes available.

JCCC GIFT SHOP NEWSJust arrived at the gift shop - new Japanese pottery! The subtle charm of these items makes mealtime even that more enjoyable. Please feel free to ask for assistance at the reception desk when you visit the JCCC.

Oval Medium Plate(Beige or Brown)-$31.29Tea Set (Flower Drawing, Designed by Remi Hirano) -$61.85Soy Saucer Set (Pink)-$62.5810% JCCC membership discount applies.

HERITAGE LOUNGE SPEAKER SERIES “A TALE OF TWO BROTHERS:

ART AND SID IKEDA” The Heritage Committee continues its Speakers Series with an interview with brothers Sid and Art Ikeda on Friday June 29, 2007 at 7:00pm. The Ikeda brothers, born in Vancouver, B.C., were interned along with

their five brothers and sisters and parents, Masao and Tamae, first in Roseberry, then in New Denver in interior British Columbia. Art worked on a dairy farm there and attended Notre Dame high school. He arrived in Toronto after World War II, found work at “Star Cleaners” and eventually started his own roofing business, which he owned until retirement. Younger brother Sid has been an active community volunteer for more than 35 years. He was recently awarded the The Order of Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. He credits Art for supporting the family through the troubles and hardship they endured during World War II because of the internment, the sudden loss of their 42-year-old father who died at a road camp, and the family’s resettlement in Toronto after the war. Please join us for what is sure to be an entertaining evening with the Ikeda brothers and interviewer Norm Ibuki of the “Nikkei Voice” newspaper. Refreshments by Chef Shoji will be served. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

Art and Sid Ikeda (photo courtesy of Nikkei Voice)

JCCC members enjoy a 20-30% discount for e-ticket purchases!

Just visit www.canadaswonderland.comClick “tickets” then “corporate partners” and

enter “JCCC” into the ID box. (JCCC membership number may be required)

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PEACE’S NEW CENTURY PROJECT – EXTENDED TO JUNE 30TH!

Peace’s New Century, a collaborative art project currently on display in the JCCC's Gendai Gallery, opened to a 100+ crowd on May 10, 2007. Artists Masaru Tanaka (Japan) and Betsie Miller-Kusz (U.S.A.) were present at the opening. Adele Buckley of the Canadian Pugwash group spoke about the historical and political context around the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and of the threats to and instability of our current political climate. In addition to the exhibition, the artists gave a workshop and presentation on their project on Saturday, May 12. For the workshop, visitors of all ages wrote “peace” messages onto recycled papers, which were pasted onto larger papers and folded into paper cranes. Cranes made at various workshops around the world are on display in the gallery. The opening was preceded by a peace-themed concert by million-selling Japanese pop duo Cousin before 250 fans! Peace’s New Century project has been extended until June 30, 2007. For further information, please contact programming@gendaigallery.org

THE JCCC BAZAAR 2007A TRIUMPH OF GENEROSITY, VOLUNTEERISM

AND COMMUNITY SPIRITWhat happens when you combine hundreds of volunteers, thousands of community members and friends, countless bargains and a warm, sunny spring day? You have the 2007 Annual Bazaar! The JCCC Bazaar was held on May 5 and proved to be another enormous success. The doors were virtually bursting with the thousands of shoppers and volunteers. Not even the weekend closure of the DVP could prevent people from getting to our building and grabbing some great bargains. From high end electronics to baked goods to white elephant to art; very few people left without a shopping treasure. As one of the biggest single day fundraising events at the JCCC, the Bazaar has a few key ingredients for success. One key ingredient is the individuals and companies who generously support us with donations of items both big and small. Another key ingredient is the hundreds of volunteers; from the committee members who started planning in December, to the volunteers who helped at Mochitsuki, to the volunteers who helped setup on Friday and Saturday. Without their efforts, the Bazaar would not have been possible. The last key ingredient, but far from the least, is the community. Seeing people line up in the morning, just waiting for us to open the doors, helps to reassure us that the JCCC will be able to raise some much needed funds. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the organizing committee, the wonderful volunteers and the community for making this year another great success.

OBON: A PLAY READINGOn Sunday, July 29, 2007 the JCCC Heritage Committee and Fugen Asian Canadian Theatre Company present a public reading of Terry Watada’s Obon: Festival of the Dead. This occasion also welcomes back the inimitable R.A. Shiomi, playwright (Yellow Fever) and theatre director of Theatre Mu in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as dramaturge and director. In a 1990s Canadian hospital, a dying Japanese woman has visions of a ghostly woman, dressed in a white kimono and straw hat. Through the use of Japanese myth and fairy tales and switching through time periods and versions of reality, Obon: Festival of the Dead, a two-act play, explores the family history. The reading will take place at 1:30pm in Multi III Room at the JCCC. Admission is free.

Cousin in concert (photo courtesy of Goh Iromoto)

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FROM THE GENDAI GALLERYARTsu MATSURIOpening Reception: Friday July 13, 2007, 6:00pm-9:00pmin conjunction with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s NATSU MATSURI (Summer Festival)As a celebration of art, artists and community, the Gendai Gallery @ the JCCC is pleased to present ARTsu MATSURI: annual art exhibition and sale of works, opening Friday July 13th, 2007, 6-9pm. Following its great success in the summer of 2006, this community fundraising event will bring together the artworks of the Asian Canadian community and beyond, with colourful performances and delicious food to accompany the opening festivities. The Gendai Gallery is currently looking for visual, media, and performing artists to participate in the show. As was the case last year, proceeds from sale of works at Artsu Matsuri will be split, with 60% of sales going to the artists and 40% to the gallery. If you are interested in contributing an artwork for Artsu Matsuri, please send an email to programming@gendaigallery.org to receive more details about artwork drop-off dates, opening reception, and other matters. It would be great to have you on board! The gallery is also looking for volunteers to help with the organization of Artsu Matsuri this year. If you can help with installing artwork, setting up equipment, packaging artwork or food and refreshments, please email programming@gendaigallery.org. For more information please visit www.gendaigallery.org.

LOOKING FOR ARTWORK BY THE LATE SHIZUYE TAKASHIMAResearch is currently underway on Japanese Canadian artist, the late Shizuye Takashima, for a retrospective exhibition at the JCCC’s Gendai Gallery in 2008. We are trying to locate the artist’s paintings for inventory and documentation purposes. If you own any artwork by Shizuye Takashima and would be willing to give us the opportunity to view the pieces, please contact:Maiko Tanaka, Programming/Exhibitions CoordinatorGendai Gallery, inside the Japanese Canadian Cultural CentreToronto, Ontario 416-551-2816programming@gendaigallery.orgwww.gendaigallery.org

AT MOMIJI CENTREART SHOWCASE & SALE AT MOMIJI CENTRESo much talent! We just couldn’t keep it to ourselves. It’s time to showcase the many talented students and teachers who have participated in the education programs at Momiji Centre. We will be featuring watercolours, jewellery, pottery, needlework, quilted items and sumi-e at our Art Showcase and Sale, Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, 2007 from10:00am to 4:00pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase an original work of art. Momiji Centre is located at 3555 Kingston Rd. Look for the tall building on the southeast corner of Markham and Kingston Roads. It’s worth the drive.

COMMUNITY FUND RAISING CONCERT AT MOMIJI CENTREThe event is 4th Community Fund Raising Concert to be held Sunday June 24, 2007 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the auditorium of Momiji Centre. The objective is to raise funds for Japanese-Canadian communities and to provide stage experience for Japanese-Canadians studying classic music. This year’s special performance will be made by Mayumi Seiler, an internationally acclaimed violinist, in addition to choirs, vocal and piano solos and instrumental ensemble including taiko by local music-loving performers. The concert will be followed by a light reception. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. For tickets, please contact Yoshiko Nakao 416-444-9466, or Kyoko Iwamura 905-275-8738.

KOKIKAI 71ST REUNION LUNCHEONby Kokikai

The Kokikai 71st Reunion Luncheon will be held on Wednesday June 27, 2007 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at the China Buffet King, 22 Metropolitan Rd, Scarborough, ON. For details and reservations, please contact one of the following:Misao Tehara 416-259-1285Eiko Tateishi 416-267-2063Eileen Harada 416-425-4582

TBC DANA YARD SALEby the Toronto Buddhist Church

The Toronto Buddhist Church Dana will be holding a “Trash and Treasures” yard sale on Saturday June 16, 2007 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. at the church located at 1011 Sheppard Avenue West (located on the southeast corner of Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West, east of the Downsview subway station). Rain date is Saturday, July 7.

ASIAN COMMUNITY GAMES 2007The 3rd Annual Asian Community Games is looking for participants of all ages to compete on Saturday July 21 and Sunday 22, 2007. Established in 2005, the Asian Community Games were developed with a mission to unite Asian communities for a couple of days of friendly athletic competition and to facilitate a better understanding of our ethnic communities through interaction with others. The goal of participation by as many athletes as possible is achieved through a wide range of sporting events. The previous categories of Track and Field, Table Tennis and Soccer are joined this year by competition in Basketball and Badminton. The competitions are open to all and include many different age categories from children to adults, as well as individual and team competition. The Asian Community Games is sponsored by the LuCliff Company Ltd., and Sing Tao Foundation, organized by Sing Fai Sports Club, and supported by the Ontario Track & Field Association, the Ontario Table Tennis Association and the Ontario Badminton Association. For more information, please contact 416-593-6060 or info@acgames.ca

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JUNE-JULY 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!

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6, 2007, 1:45pm-2:30pm(Encore Presentation)Traditional Japanese Culture - Pottery and PorcelainJapan Video Topics· Volunteer Rescue Guardians· Art from Fallen Leaves· The Ultimate View of Mt. Fuji· Nagasaki City – Gateway to the World· After visiting EXPO – Visit Iseshima

FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2007, 12:10pm-1:10pmJapan Video Topics

· Climbing for Cleaning· Living with Flowers· Furoshiki – The Flexible Wrapping Cloth· Self-expression through Digital ArtDaily Planet Goes to Japan – Episode 5 (This Week: Earthquake Science; Smart Car; Asteroid Mission; Anime; Monkeys & Stone Play;

Plastic Sushi; Night Vision; Shinkansen Bullet Train.)

FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2007, 12:10pm-12:40pmJIC Collection Signature Series: Nihon no Kokoro: Makoto –Sincerity of Heart

FRIDAY JULY 13, 2007, 12:10pm-12:50pmYokoso! Visit Japan Campaign (2006 Edition)Japan Video Topics· Mobile Phone TV· Exploring Japan: Appreciating Wooden Architecture· Japan Welcomes Young StudentsTraditional Japanese Culture – Japanese Cuisine

FRIDAY JULY 27, 2007, 12:10pm-1:10pmJIC Collection Signature Series: Four Seasons of the Mogami River

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

“SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI” HISTORY TOUR OF JAPAN

- OCTOBER 29, 2007 (12 DAYS)- Tour of Shikoku & Kyushu Islands organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee. Those wishing further information about the trip are invited to a special meeting on Thursday June 14, 2007 at 7:00pm in the Heritage Lounge. Please RSVP to Ken Noma at 416-737-2401 or email to: ken.noma@jccc.on.ca

IN PRAISE OF SHADOWSPHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN HASTINGS

“In making for ourselves a place to live, we first spread a parasol to throw a shadow on the earth, and in the pale light of the shadow we put together a house.” - Jun’ichirō Tanizaki

Starting this month JCCC is proud to exhibit a new series of photos from Canadian photographer Darren Hastings. The photographs were taken over a period of four and a half years while living, working and traveling in Japan. They explore animated spaces of light, spaces which speak of the energy of the culture, and spaces which are transformed by light. It is the distinctive use of light, shadow and colour that is uniquely Japanese and transforms daily life into something extraordinary, as exemplified in the ephemeral beauty of the Matsuri. These local festivals embody centuries of tradition and culture in a place which has increasingly become diluted by the influence of the west. It is through the Matsuri that one can truly experience Japanese culture. A sample of his work can be seen on this month's and last month's newsletter cover.

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CELEBRATION AT CMC GALAby Sid Ikeda

Canadian Multicultural Council-Asians in Ontario celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a Gala Dinner honouring outstanding Asian Canadians in the community. Mr. Kunio Suyama was one of 11 recipients to receive the award given to honour our pioneers who have made a significant contribution to the community. Over 380 people attended the event and enjoyed a very exciting evening and award ceremony. Previous recipients from the Japanese community were Fred Sasaki 2005 and Mits Ito 2006.

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of May 16, 2007

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCMrs. Pat Adachi 100 Mr. David Arikado 1,003Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fowlie

Japanese ArtifactsMs. Kazuyo Hori 100 Japanese American

National Museum 2,500 USD Sedai Project

JTI-Macdonald Corp 25,000 Heritage Project

Mr. Richard Kanagawa 200 Mr. and Mrs. Koji Kari 15 Mr. and Mrs. Tohru Kawaguchi 100 Mr. and Mrs. Yoshifumi Kitaura 15 Mr. and Mrs. Noboru Koyama 100 Mrs. Kazuko Kumamoto 50 Mr. Masaru Matsubara Dojo Mirror Ms. Norah Matsumoto 20

To Gerry Kawaguchi - in appreciationMr. Dennis Nakamoto 200 Mrs. Terry Nakamura Koto Mr. and Mrs. Masaki Naruse 200 Mrs. Makiko Ngo-Shirosawa 50 Mr. Ross Ohashi 10 Mr. and Mrs. Mataharu Otsu 100 Ms. Nobuko Sagara 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Sagara 15 Mr. Ron Shimizu & Ms. Edy Goto 50 Ms. Brenda Shin 88

For Hisako Shinkoda's birthdayMr. and Mrs. George G. Suzuki 45 Mrs. Kay Takeda ShamisenMrs. Lillian Tanizaki 1,000Mr. and Mrs. Okan Tanrikulu 50 Toronto Geino Aikokai 1,000

For Katsura SanshiMs. Gina Valle & Mr. David Chemla 100

Sedai Project Mrs. April Watt 25

In MemoriamIn memory of William Tasaburo HashizumeMrs. Ann Ashley 25 Mrs. Barbara Kuwahara 25 Mrs. Neddie Majesky 50 In memory of David Fumiaki ShiozakiMr. and Mrs. Armando Baldassarra 100 Mr. Kojiro Ebisuzaki 20 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada 25 Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Dawna Kobayashi 100

Mr. and Mrs. Savvas Krotiris 50 Ms. Arlene Lang 30 Mr. Golden Lang 30 Mr. Robin Li 50 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Miura 25 Mrs. Mary Tomie Mizutani 20 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moritsugu 25 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nakamura 25 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 25 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ohashi 25 Mrs. Polly Fujiye Okuno 50 Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Omoto 25 Mr. and Mrs. Keigi Saisho 20 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shiozaki 500 Mr. George Takahashi 25 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Takashima 50 Mrs. David Tam 25Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 25 Mrs. Chizuko Yasui 15 In memory of Harold TazumiMrs. Kay Tazumi 100 In memory of Hugh NakataMrs. Miyeko Sugamori 20 In memory of Kana WatanabeMrs. Joan Hirano 20 Dr. Rick Nishikawa 25 Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Okawara 20 Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki 25 Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Stacey Takashima 25 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Tazumi 30 Mrs. Toshiko Usami 25 In memory of Kiyoshi TanakaMr. and Mrs. Tad Miura 20 In memory of Larry MuraiMr. and Mrs. Fujio Inamoto 25 Mrs. Mary Murai 200 In memory of Lisa SasakiMrs. Ann Ashley 25 In memory of Miyoko and Tamio MarubashiMr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Cowan 100 In memory of Miyoko KubotaMr. Roy Kubota 500 In memory of Nana IshiiMrs. Kay Mende 25 In memory of Reginald MoriMr. Steve Muraki 100 In memory of Tak HirasawaMrs. Tamaye Harafuji 25 Mrs. Kaye Kusano 25 In memory of Takashi IshiiMr. and Mrs. Gordon Sakamoto 25

In memory of Tokiyoshi KusanoSt Justin Martyr Council 25 In memory of Tom Yosh KishimotoMr. and Mrs. Richard Shiozaki 100 In memory of Tomeko KuwaharaMr. Samuel Kuwahara 150 In memory of Yayeko FujiiMr. and Mrs. Ted Harada 25 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 25 Mrs. Mary Kawasaki 50 Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga 30 Ms. Haruko Kondo 10 Mrs. Kay Mende 25 Mrs. Rae Miwa 20 Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono 25 Mr. and Mrs. Mataharu Otsu 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Sakura 30 Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 20 Mrs. Toshiko Usami 35 Wynford Seniors' Club 50

BazaarAnonymous 300Fujitec Canada Inc 50 Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto 100 Jefferson Elora Corporation 200Mrs. Koko Kinoshita 25 Konko Church of Toronto 150 Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc 200Mrs. Tomi Nishimura 50 Quality Safety Systems Company 100 St. Andrew's Japanese Anglican Church 300 The Workroom Company 260Toronto Japanese Garden Club 100 Toronto Japanese United Church

Fujinkai 150 Toronto JCCA Issei-bu 100

Supporting Members:AmbassadorMr. & Mrs. Martin & Dawna Kobayashi 1,000LeaderMr. and Mrs. Henry Okada 500 PartnerMr. and Mrs. George Nakamura 150 Mr. and Mrs. Mataharu Otsu 115 Mr. and Mrs. Kunio Suyama 115 Mr. Tokugi Suyama 130 Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tanaka 115 Mr. and Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka 150

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ACE BakeryAll Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.Alpine Electronics of Canada IncAmram’s Distributing Anton Kozlik’s Gourment MustardAstellas Pharma Canada IncBank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi (Canada)Brama Leather Products Inc.Bridgestone/Firestone Canada IncBulova Watch Company Ltd.Canadian National ExhibitionCanadian Thermos Products IncCanon Canada IncCBC SportsCentennial Japanese United ChurchClover Leaf SeafoodsDarton Property ManagementDavis & CompanyDeloitte & Touche LLPDenso Manufacturing Canada IncDon Valley North Automotive IncDruxy’s IncDufflet PastriesEDO RestaurantsEmission CheckEpson Canada LtdF & P Mfg., Inc.Fairmont Royal YorkFitzhenry & Whiteside PublishersFlorien-Arts Florist CoFujitec CanadaG & G ElectronicsGrano Hitachi CanadaHitachi Koki Canada CoHoliday Inn Toronto MidtownIkenobo Ikebana Society of TorontoIntegrated Plastics LtdJames Moto Enterprises IncJapan Airlines Japan Camera Centre Ltd.Japan Food Canada Inc.Japanese Gospel Church of TorontoJapanese Social ServicesJCCC AikikaiJCCC Bunka ShishuJCCC Iaido ClubJCCC Ikenobo IkebanaJCCC Judo KaiJCCC Karate ClubJCCC Kendo ClubJCCC Naginata ClubJCCC Women’s AuxilliaryJefferson Elora CorporationJTB International (Canada) LtdKaede BunkoKaren Jack Designs

Kasumi PotteryKazu Hair DesignKintetsu International Express Canada IncKomatsu Canada LtdKonko Church of TorontoKyocera Mita Canada LtdKyoda Plastics Ltd.Lick’s RestaurantMakita CanadaMandarin RestaurantMaple Accent Boutique (Mia Dolce Vita)Margarite Pommer Jewellery Inc.Marufumi FoodMaxell Canada Mazda Canada IncMcMichael Canadian Art GalleryMemories of JapanMika’s Japanese GiftMIT Power Canada Investment IncMitsubishi Canada LtdMitsubishi Electric Sales of Canada IncMitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada IncMitsui & Co (Canada) LtdMitutoyo Canada Inc.Miyabi Japanese RestaurantMomiji Health Care SocietyNational Ballet of Canada Naka Nursery Ltd.NEC Canada IncNestle Purina Pet CareNew Japanese-Canadian AssociationNGK Insulators of Canada LtdNGK Spark Plugs Canada LimitedNikken CanadaNikon Canada IncNishimoto Trading Co, LtdNissan Canada IncNissin Transport (Canada) IncNoritake Canada LtdNorthYork Tire Depot IncNSK Canada Inc.Ocean Food Company Ltd.Ogden Funeral Home Ltd.Omron Healthcare Canada Ontario Place Corp.Ontario Science CentreOxford University PressOzawa Canada IncPanasonic Canada IncPasquale Bros. Downtown Ltd.Patty King InternationalPeek Frean BiscuitsPentax Canada IncPioneer Electronics of Canada IncPlant WorldProgress Luv2Pak InternationalQuality Safety System Company

Random House of Canada LtdRicoh Canada Inc.RS Kane Funeral HomeSanko Trading Co.Sanyo Canada IncSeabourne EnterprisesSeabreeze Electric CorpSharp Electronics of Canada LtdSHISEIDO (Canada) Inc.Sleeman Brewery & Malting Co LtdSmucker Foods of CanadaSony CanadaSt. Andrew’s Japanese Anglican ChurchSubaru Canada IncSumi-e Artists of CanadaSumitomo Canada LtdSuzuki Canada IncTEC Canada IncThe Japanese Paper PlaceThe Workroom CompanyThings JapaneseTokyo Tours Ltd.tomolennonTori Ichi Catering IncToronto Buddhist ChurchToronto Fukuoka Kenjin KaiToronto Japanese Garden ClubToronto Symphony OrchestraToshiba of Canada LimitedTowers Perrin ReinsuranceToyota Canada IncToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada IncTrue World Foods Inc of CanadaTS Tech Canada IncTsubaki of Canada LtdUniwell Canada IncVuteq Canada IncWesley Chapel Japanese ChurchWilliam AshleyWine Rack/Vincor InternationalWynford Seniors ClubYamaha Canada Music LtdYamaha Motor Canada LtdYork Heritage Quilters GuildYusen Air & Sea Service (Canada) IncZebra PZen Canada Corp

THE JCCC WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BAZAAR 2007:

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June/July 2007

Philanthropic Financial PlanningIn recognizing charitable gift planning opportunities, certain defining moments or situations arise that may call for specific planning solutions.

Sometimes you will be aware of these situations, but more often than not it will be up to your professional advisor to ex-plain and recommend options that open a discussion with a client about using charitable gift planning to help solve an estate, tax and/or financial planning problem.

Charitable gift planning opportunities tend to fall into several broad categories. Often they overlap, affording the profes-sional advisor a range of options from which to choose.

It is quite common for many individuals to have the bulk of their wealth tied up in a very small number of assets. Perhaps it is a closely held family business, a family farm or other real estate holding. The individual might hold a number of stock options that are ready to mature, or may own marketable se-curities that have a low cost basis and significant capital ap-preciation. Regardless of the asset type, the client may be in a position to unlock some of the appreciation, significantly reduce the capital gains tax and thoughtfully exercise a phil-anthropic impulse, all through well-conceived charitable gift planning strategies.

When individuals seek to re-align their asset allocation to produce more income and diversify their portfolios, they will face a substantial tax on their gains. This gives the advisor and client a chance to be creative in their approach to con-verting paper gains to cash flow, saving taxes, and turning non-deductible items into ones that attract tax credits while addressing charitable objectives.

Perhaps the most opportune time to talk with an individual about charitable gift planning strategies is when doing estate planning. Based on the status of the federal and provincial in-come tax system, clients in the top brackets could pay almost 50 percent on taxable income in the year of death, depending on the tax rates of the province in which they reside.

A key strategy to lessen this tax burden is to add a philan-thropic component to the estate plan.

Unlike the annual general donation contribution limit of 75 percent of income, the limit in the year of death is 100 percent. This can result in significant savings to the estate. However, philanthropic estate planning is not done solely to reduce the burden of taxes. It is also critical for any plan to instill, com-municate and transfer the client’s values.

Creating “social” or “community” capital is a strategy that has little to do philosophically with taxes. Rather, it is the means by which the client through planned gifts to a registered char-ity sets an example for the future generation.

Many professional advisors choose this as the starting point for discussions with clients about philanthropic interests. Cli-ents are interested in philanthropy for different reasons.

A discussion about values and the family’s charitable legacy can shape and ultimately realize an effective philanthropic vi-sion. These are just a few suggestions. Financial advisors and their clients may work together to develop a variety of options to enhance the impact of an estate plan.

There are times when clients initiate the philanthropic plan-ning discussion. It is at these times when the professional ad-visor may be most helpful to the client, since charitable intent and interest have already been expressed. Understanding all the options a client has to work with will give definition and depth to a client’s philanthropic vision. They may help him/her to perpetuate a special interest in a charitable area and/or allow him/her to create a values-based plan that will involve future generations of the family.

To discuss charitable giving options please consult your financial advisor or for further information please con-tact Bill Petruck at 416-441-1234 x 225 or 416-579-0870 wpetruck@fundingmatters.com

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慈善寄付をしようとする時、寄付方法の具体的計画の有無で状況が変わってきます。

時としてこのような状況を認識している場合もありますが、気付かずにいる場合がほとんどです。専門のアドバイザーは遺産、税金、財政計画に関する問題解決に役立つ慈善贈与計画の選択肢をクライアントに説明し勧めることが出来ますが、それは貴方のアドバイザー次第です。

慈善贈与計画は幾つかの広範囲なカテゴリーに分類されます。しばしば重複しますが、アドバイザーは様々な選択肢を提供できます。

一般的な傾向として、多くの人は財産の大部分を非常に少ない資産項目に固定しています。恐らく非公開の家業とか自営農場とか不動産といったものです。或いは満期を迎えるストックオプション、低原価で購入し資本増価した有価証券をお持ちかもしれません。資産の種類に関わり無く、クライアントは幾つかの増価を換金する立場にあるかもしれません。キャピタルゲイン税を大幅に軽減し慈善的衝動を思慮深く実行するには、良く練られた慈善贈与計画が必要です。

収入増加を計り、ポートフォリオを分散する資産配分の再調整時に生じる利得には相当な税金がかかります。しかしこの時にアドバイザーとクライアントは、取り扱いに工夫を凝らすことで、帳簿上の利益をキャッシュ・フローに、節税に、本来控除出来ない物を税額減免にと変えることが出来ます。同時に慈善贈与をすることが出来ます。

恐らく慈善贈与計画ストラテジーを立てる一番良いタイミングは、遺産計画をする時でしょう。連邦、州の所得税制度に基づきますが、最高税率に属するクライアントは、居住する州によりますが、没年の課税所得のほぼ５０％を支払うことになります。

この税負担を軽減する主なストラテジーは、遺産計画に慈善要素を加えることです。

一般的年間寄付の非課税上限は所得の７５％ですが、没年時はそれとは違って１００％です。これは遺産の相当な節約に繋がります。しかしながら慈善的な遺産計画は単に税金負担の軽減だけではなく、クライアントの価値観を尊重し反映し伝えることにもなります。

慈善的なファイナンシャル計画社会あるいはコミュニティー資本を造ることは、達観して税金とは余り関わりないストラテジーです。公認慈善事業への贈与はむしろ次世代への模範という意義があります。

専門の職業アドバイザーの多くはクライアントと慈善的贈与についてクライアントと協議をする際、最初にここから話し合いを始めます。クライアントが慈善事業に興味を抱く理由は様々です。

家族の慈善遺贈や価値について話し合うことは、実効的な慈善ヴィジョンを形作り、最終的に自覚に結びつきます。より一層良い遺産計画を立てるのに大切なことは、ファイナンシャル・アドバイザーとクライアントは、選択肢を増やすように相互協力で取り組むことを提案いたします。

勿論クライアント側から慈善的計画の話し合いを持ちかけることが出来ますし、このような場合、クライアントは既に贈与の意向と興味を示していますから、専門の職業アドバイザーの助けが最大に生かされるでしょう。自分自身の有効な全選択肢を知ることでクライアントは慈善に関する明確なヴィジョンを持ち得ます。慈善分野についての特別な関心を持ち続け、家族の次世代にも影響を及ぼすであろう価値あるプラン作りを可能にします。

慈善寄付の選択肢につきましてはファイナンシャル・アドバイザー、詳細な情報はビル・パトラック４１６－４４１－２３４５内線２２５又は４１６－５７９－０８７０wpetruck@fundingmatters.comまでご連絡下さい。

Translated by Sachiko Suzuki 　

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Notice of Annual General Meeting – Monday, June 25, 2007

Members of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are requested to attend the Annual GeneralMeeting on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30 pm in the Shokokai Court of the JCCC, 6 GaramondCourt, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5.

AGENDA

1) Message from the President Marty Kobayashi2) Approve Minutes of AGM – June 26,2006 Sharon Marubashi3) Executive Director’s Report James Heron4) Report from the Treasurer Sri Kugan 5) Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year Sri Kugan 6) Appreciation to Retiring Board Members Marty Kobayashi7) Approve Nominations to the Board Sharon Marubashi8) Expansion Update Gary Kawaguchi9) Legacy Committee Update Art Ito

10) New Business

Any member who will not be present in person is requested to sign the attached Proxy Form.Members may only vote in person or by completing the attached Proxy Form and returning it to the JCCC office prior to the commencement of the Annual General Meeting.

Dated at Toronto, Ontario, this 14th day of May 2007.By order of the Board of Directors,

Sharon Marubashi Secretary,

In accordance with the By-Laws of the JCCC, Proxies may be exercised by any member of the JCCC Board of Directors or any other member of the JCCC in good standing. Any such member may exercise a maximum of 5 proxy votes. -I/We* hereby appoint _____ as proxy for each of the undersigned to vote forthe undersigned on all matters to be put before the Annual General Meeting of the members ofthe JCCC to be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 25, 2007 at any and all adjournments thereof.

Dated this __ ___ day of , 2007.

__ _ __Membership No. Signature of 1st Member Signature of 2nd Member

___ _________ Please Print Name Please Print Name

* Family membership entitles each of the 2 adults in the same family and residing at the same address to exercise one vote each. You may leave the appointment name blank; your proxies willbe exercised by a member of the JCCC Executive Committee or JCCC Board of Directors.

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Tel 416.441.2345 Fax 416.441.2347 www.jccc.on.ca

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The JCCC Heritage Committee presents

Recognizing the Women’s Auxiliary of the JCCC and the Dance Clubs of the 1950s to the 1990s

Saturday July 7, 20073:00pm to 8:00pm

Admission:$5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members

FREE admission if you bring a recipe or story for the JCCC Cookbook Project!

Pre-registration is preferred. Please call 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca

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The Spirit of Community and Volunteerismis the Foundation on which the JCCC is built.

On July 22, the JCCC Board of Directors would like to express their appreciation to all of the volunteers who so selflessly support the JCCC and its activities throughoutthe year.

All of the JCCC’s volunteers are cordially invited to join us foran informal social time from 3:00pm followed by dinner at 5:00pm.

Thank you so much for all you do for us!

We will also be recognizing the 2007 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards,which is sponsored annually by the Government of Ontario.

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Where: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre6 Garamond Court

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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

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Kamp Kodomo Summer 2007

Our MissionTo provide a stimulating and educational Japanese/Japanese Canadian cultural experience for young children.

Who can register?Children ages 6 to 12 Years

DatesSession 1 – July 9-13 Session 2 – July 16-20 Session 3 – July 23-27

TimesCamp Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Fee$ 180/week

10% discount for JCCC Members 5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session

Extended care is $ 35/week.

What is included?

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

LanguageHistoryArts and CraftsGeographyAnd More!!

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

Why register?Kamp Kodomo is run by trained and qualified instructors and many dedicated volunteers. This team knows that exposure

to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition to the next generation. Together, they work toensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.

How to registerJust fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in

person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 40 children per week.Registration deadline June 25, 2007

6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347Email: jccc@jccc.on.ca Website: www.jccc.on.ca

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Kamp Kodomo Registration FormJuly 9-27, 2007

Please Print Clearly One Form for Each Child

Child’s Name:Last First

Child’s Home Address: Number Street Apt/Suite

City Postal Code Telephone, include area code

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

Ontario Health Insurance Number Doctor’s Name Phone No.

Name of Parent or Guardian:Last First

Relationship to Child: [ ] Mother [ ] Father [ ] Other, please specify:

Contact During the Day:Work Telephone Number Cellular Phone/Pager Number

In Case of Emergency, alternate contact is: Name

Relationship Telephone Number

Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, specialinterests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:

Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:

Program Fees = ($180.00 per week) ( ) Week 1: Jul 9-13 No. of weeks = ( ) Week 2: Jul 16-20

Sub-total = ( ) Week 3: Jul 23-27 Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family

Membership=

Deduct 5% for additional children from same family

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Additional Extended Program Fee = ($35.00 per week) Specify week:

Total =

Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC) (Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)

[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEXNumber Expiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’snames on the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit cardor if you are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEXdeclines. Debit card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00administrative charge per registrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one weekprior to the program start date. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. Aminimum of one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact theJCCC office and we will endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release andagree to indemnify and hold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from anyliability concerning our child(ren)'s involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of theapplicant. The child(ren) & parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. Bysigning below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all rules, regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for thesession for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 40 children perweek. Registration deadline June 25, 2007

JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca