1February 2009 ２００９年２月 Vol.35 Issue 2

Haru Matsuri 2009　2009年春祭りFebruary Movie Night “Gabai Granny”２月の映画鑑賞会「佐賀のがばいばあちゃん」Children’s Activity:Nikkei Kids Day & Kamp Kodomo子供向けプログラム：日系キッズデーとキャンプ子供

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2008-2009 JCCC Board of DirectorsPresident Martin KobayashiVP – Expansion Gary KawaguchiVP – Management Ann AshleyVP – Legacy Arthur ItoVP – Heritage Ken NomaVP – Marketing/Membership Donna DavisSpecial Ambassador Sid IkedaSecretary/VP- Projects Sharon MarubashiTreasurer Sri KuganPast President Steve OikawaExecutive Director James HeronDirectors-at-large Wai Chak Glenn Inamoto Jane Liu Junko Mifune Yuki Nakamura

Lorene Nagata Dereck Oikawa Russell Onizuka Cary RothbartAdvisors Miki Kobayashi 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 heritage@jccc.on.canewsletter@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.227

Yuki HipshAdministrative Assistant/ICommunity Liason yukih@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.235

Constantin DutescuOperations and Techinical Coordinatorconstantind@jccc.on.ca 416-460-3522

Maki KlotzReceptionist/Giftshopjccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors:James Heron, Christine Takasaki, Haruko IshiharaJapanese Translation: Sachiko SuzukiCover Photos: Netsuke Collection donated by Ms. Naomi Tsumura, photo courtesy of Yosh Inouye

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 416-441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca

The submission deadline for the March 09 issue is Wednesday February 4 2009. 日本語の記事も受け付けています。3月号の締め切りは2009年2月4日(水）です。

Calendar of EventsFebruary / March / April 2009

February Thu 12 Origami Workshop Sat 14 Karaoke Club Mon 16 Family Day - JCCC closed Wed 18 Cooking Class Sat 21 Karaoke Club Thu 26 Movie Night "Saga no Gabai Baa-chan" Fri 27 Speaker Session

March Sat&Sun7 & 8 Haru Matsuri Sat 14 Karaoke Club Thu 26 Movie Night ‘ Fri 27 Speaker Session Sat 28 jpals Nihongo Program Creative Writing Workshop Sat 28 Karaoke Club

April Fri 10 Good Friday - JCCC closed Sat 11 Karaoke Club Sun 19 jpals Nihongo Program Seminar and Musical Workshop Thu 23 Movie Night Fri 24 Speaker Session Sun 26 Mochitsuki for Bazaar

日系文化会館役員及びスタッフ

features

2 Haru Matsuri 2009

2 Movie Night "Saga no Gabai Baa-chan"

3 Nikkei Kids Day

3 Kamp Kodomo

3 Creative Workshop

3 Speaker Session

7-8 ＪＣＣＣニュース

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HARU MATSURI 2009KimonoAre you tired of the snow? With the weather forecasters predicting huge amounts of snow for the winter of 2008/2009, everyone will be sure to want a change by the beginning of March. The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) can guarantee that spring will arrive on March 7 and 8, 2009! The JCCC will be opening their doors to everyone as they celebrate a weekend filled with activities, entertainment and exhibits at Haru Matsuri 2009!! This year’s theme is Kimono. For many people this traditional costume is often associated with the image of the Japanese woman. However, few people may realize that kimono is a word that encompasses a huge range of clothing from the style to the materials that are used to construct them. We hope to show our visitors a variety of kimono through the costumes of our entertainers, displays and demonstrations. The JCCC Heritage Committee will also be featuring a display of Netuske. Netsuke are small toggles, traditionally carved out of ivory, that are used to secure a pouch or container to the obi (sash) of a kimono. Haru Matsuri will also include Japanese arts and crafts demonstrations such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Bunka Shishu (embroidery), Origami (paperfolding) and Sumi-e (brush painting). The JCCC offers classes in all of these areas and you can sign up for our Spring programmes. The JCCC’s martial artists will demonstrate the techniques of “The Way of the Warrior” through Aikido, Judo, Karate, Iaido, Naginata, and Kendo. For entertainment, there will be odori (traditional Japanese dancing) by JCCC traditional dance groups Ayame-Kai and Sakura-Kai, Koto by the Toronto Chikushikai and Taiko (Japanese drumming). Japanese cuisine will also be available in the food court. As always the JCCC and Kobayashi Hall will be colourfully and elaborately decorated 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.Gather your family and friends and come to the JCCC, and join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Date: Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, 2009Time: 12:00-5:00pmAdmission: Family $12 (2 adults/2 children), Adults $5 Children and Seniors $2, JCCC Members free

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

Saga no Gabai Baa-chanA Heart-warming Tale ofa “Super” GrannyGabai Granny is based on the bestseller Saga No Gabai Baachan (Gabai Granny from Saga), which is penned by comedian Shimada Yoshichi as he recounts his childhood memories of growing up under the care of his grandmother. Starring the evergreen Yoshiyuki Kazuko in the title role, it tells the story of a young boy Akihiro, who was sent against his wishes and to his surprise, to the countryside to brought up by his grandmother. All the while his mother (played by Kudoh Youki) struggles as a bar-hostess. To a young boy, journeying to a faraway place, and living in conditions alien to him, definitely makes him miss home. Worse, he is not familiar with his grandmother and her ways too. The merits of the story, and the lessons learnt from Granny, are both touching and subtle. Yoshiyuki's earnest and heartwarming portrayal of a Granny who truly cares, and loves unconditionally, is the heart of the film. There is much to be learnt from her philosophy on thrift, though when it comes to spending, she goes for nothing but the best. But possibly the best lesson that can be learnt from her, is to always look at the positive side of adversity, to never be beaten down. She imparts excellent values, positive thinking and reasoning peppered with comedy, you can't help but feel endeared to her. Love, friendship, good advice, and plenty of everything else makes Gabai Granny a delight to watch. The film also features Ken Ogata – the great Japanese actor who passed away just last year – as the local Tofu seller. Date: Thursday February 26, 2009 Time: 7:00pm

Coming Soon to Movie Night "UDON"

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Speaker Series for February:The Future We WantThe Speaker Series begins its 2009 season with a panel discussion

with Nikkei Voice writer Norm Ibuki and guests Junko Mifune, a recent immigrant to Canada. Yonsei rapper Derek Nishikawa aka Nish Raawks and Sansei Masashi Nishihata, an outspoken University of Toronto student.Together, the panel will focus on the theme of “The Future We Want: 2009”. Junko is from Hanamaki, Iwate-ken. She was in Michigan for 12 years, and moved to Canada 8 years ago. At the University of Michigan she studied Psychology and Women's Studies,

and received a Master of Social Work. She worked with Japanese “futoukou” (children who refused to go to school) as a mentor at a homeschooling program at a private school in Michigan, at the Centre for Opportunity, Respect & Empowerment, an agency in Toronto to provide support to people with dual disabilities, and as a counselor at Japanese Social Services. She currently works at The Four Villages Community Health Centre, and is in charge of health promotion, program development, and advocacy for seniors in her catchment area. She joined the Toronto JCCC board last summer, and is the chair of the Ijusha Relations Committee.The February Speaker Series will be held on Friday February 27, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Heritage Lounge. Admission is free.

Nish Raawks courtesy of

Mika Fukuma

Junko Mifunecourtesy of Norm Ibuki)

Culture and Fun at March Break Kamp KodomoDon’t miss out on the all the March Break fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo is returning for another week filled with cultural activities.Our March Break camp features many of the favourites of the summer but also includes participation in the Nikkei Kids Day. Nikkei Kids Day is a half-day program organized by the Heritage Committee of the JCCC. Please see Nikkei Kids Day article for more information. Kamp Kodomo operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Fees for this program are $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 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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. So call us today, as the registration deadline is March 6, 2009. Kamp Kodomo’s maximum enrollment is 20 children.For more information or to register, please consult the enclosed flyer, call 416 441 2345 or check the website at www.jccc.on.ca.

NIKKEI KIDS DAY LUAUThe popular Nikkei Kids Day will be held on Monday March 16, 2009. This year’s theme is Manga, Anime & Robots. At Nikkei Kids Day, children can:• Learn about Japanese prefectures at the special kenjin kai displays• Have your given name done in Japanese script• Learn how to make SPAM MUSUBI• Make manga origami• Learn to draw manga• View anime feature movies• View NOBUO KUBOTA EXHIBIT in the Heritage Gallery• And Lots More….!!! Two free sessions to choose from: Morning 9:00am – 11:00am or Afternoon 1:00pm – 3:00pm There is no charge to participate in this event. A parent, grandparent, or an adult guardian must accompany each participant for the entire session. Activities are most suited for children 6 years old and up. Pre-registration is required. Please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca to register. See you there! Nikkei Kids Day is a great chance to involve grandparents, parents, and children in activities that will encourage children to begin research about their family’s Japanese ancestry. Organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee “Helping to Preserve the Past Today”

Creative Writing Workshop Use your writing power to solve any challenge in your life! Part I Jpals "Nihongo Program" will hold a very interesting workshop as part of Japanese program with a guest instructor on Sunday April 19, 2009, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Ms. Emiko Shuen who taught Creative Writing as a T.A. at York University for 8 years. No matter what your age, gender, creed, ethnicity or affiliation, it is a fact that "bumps" appear along the amazing journey called "Life". These "bumps" can be viewed as "problems" or they can be viewed as "challenges". The first point of view just leads to yet more problems and an increasing sense of helplessness, while the other point of view enriches and empowers the actual person, making him/her increasingly stable and available to enjoy the wondrous benefits of daily life. If you are interested to:- know what you fully think and feel about something- gain further clarity over not only your thoughts but also your emotions- experience your own unique power through the tool of writing- acquire a few tools and skills that can enhance your ability to resolve any "challenge"- be in an environment with other like-minded individualsthen this course is for you! The class will be taught in Japanese and you can chose any language that suits you best for writing and it is a part of series of 3 workshops. Each session is independent but cumulative. So bring your favourite notebook, pen, small blanket and snack and enjoy this rare opportunity to discover yourself. Tea and snacks will be also prepared by JCCC. Although this life-changing workshop is normally valued at $200.00, to JCCC members for just $50.00 and to non-JCCC members for $53.00 Date: Saturday March 28Fee: $50 JCCC members, $53 General + GST

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Kobayashi Hall was the place to be for New Year’s celebrations at the JCCC.December 31 in the Kobayashi Hall, was the place to be to ring in the New Year Eve with dinner and dancing. Nearly 170 revelers crowed the room, dressed in beautiful gowns, cocktail dresses, suits and tuxedos. Once again the Kobayashi hall was transformed into a moonlit winter night with twinkling lights and “frosty” trees. The evening started with a delicious buffet by Calvert’s Catering that featured prime rib roast. Once dinner ended, our favourite disc jockey, Ralph Yuan had the crowd on their feet. The elegant dancers floated around the room amid the sparkling reflections off the mirrored ball. Midnight brought the arrival of 2009 to the sounds Auld Lang Syne and the sights of multi-coloured balloons cascading down from the ceiling. The next afternoon Kobayashi Hall was again the place to be for the annual Shin-nen Kai New Year’s Banquet. The more than 250 attendees celebrated the start of a new year with an incredible evening of fine dining and entertainment. Chef Kunio Ishii of Toriichi Catering outdid himself again in preparing the star of the show. The buffet was an incredible array of traditional o-sechi ryori (new year’s dishes) including nishime, zoni, sashimi, sushi and so much more. Emcee Sid Ikeda got the crowd singing to a few tunes accompanied by his harmonica. The night also featured a special performance by the Richard Whiteman Trio. The JCCC thanks the organizing committees for all their great work in making each year’s celebrations better. Mark your calendars now, so that you can be a part of next year’s celebrations too.

The Flower Travellin’ Band

photo courtesy of David OhashiOn December 14, 2008 veteran Japanese rockers The Flower Travellin' Band brought their powerful sound and exciting show the Kobayashi Hall. Is more rock to follow in 2009? We hope so!

Kohaku Photo (courtesy of David Ohashi)December also say the 30 anniversary Kohaku Utagassen. A huge crowd.

KohakuDecember also saw the 30th anniversary of the Toronto Kohaku Utagassen. True to form, and in keeping with its rich tradition, the evening was a highly enjoyable showcase of the great wellspring of musical talent in the Japanese Community in Toronto. The huge crowd enjoyed every moment of this special evening. Thanks go to the Geino Aikokai for another spectacular success.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY COMPETITION in Canada

The November 23, 2008 opening of the exhibition of all 120 entries to the 1st Annual Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada at the Gendai Gallery was celebrated by an overflow crowd with presentations and

speeches by the Consul General of Japan, Koichi Kawakami; Mr Mayasaki Suzuki, Director of the Japan Foundation; James Heron, Executive Director JCCC; Ken Noma, JCCC Heritage Committee; Martin Kobayashi President JCCC. The competition was judged by five renowned calligraphers in Japan who deemed worthy five gold, five silver, eight bronze awards and twenty-four honourable mentions. The variety and diversity of the work was highlighted by the beautiful mounting of everyone’s work on silk scrolls. Shodo Canada wishes to thank the Japan Consulate, the Japan Foundation and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre for their generous support. With the success of this year’s competition, we are pleased to announce the continued support of these organizations and we hope everyone and many more will share the passion and practice of Shodo by entering the 2nd Annual Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada. Please contact ShodoCanada@gmail.com for more information.

Nobuo Kubota Exhibit “New Calligraphy – Works on Paper”

Nobuo Kubota is an artist/musician/vocalist living in Toronto. While performing with the artists improvisational band CCMC in the 1980s, Kubota encountered the sound poetry group. The Four Horsemen. He was inspired to explore his own voice as an art form and since then, his singing style has become a hybrid form with influences from jazz, scat singing and Buddhist chanting.

In 2004, he began to develop a calligraphic and notational system of writing sonic/sound scores. This show is the result of that investigation.The exhibit will be on display in the JCCC Heritage Gallery until Sunday March 22, 2009.Gallery hours: 10am - 5pm Mon- Fri, 10am - 4pm Sat & Sun

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Welcome to Toronto!!The Japanese and Canadian Network Organization, in association with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, cordially invite you to join us in welcoming Consul General Tetsuo Yamashita. A reception will be held in the JCCC’s Kobayashi Hall on Wednesday February 25, 2009. The evening will begin with light refreshments and a cash bar. This will be followed by a short welcoming ceremony and a public meet and greet. Help us give Consul General Yamashita and his family a warm welcome to the Japanese Canadian community and to Toronto. Mark the date in your calendar and plan to attend.

Date: Wednesday February 25, 2009Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pmAdmission: $25.00 Please RSVP to 416-441-2345.

Haiku Corner 俳句コーナー

　　傘の 幾つ過ぎゆき 雪の暮北技　Karakasanoikutsusugiyuku yukinokura　 Manyumbrellas　　Arepassingby,Thiseveofsnow. Hokushi

　行燈の　 煤けぞ　 寒きの暮 越人　Andonno susukezo samukinokura

　　Thenight-lightissmoke-stained,　　Snowfallschilled 　　Throughthedusk. Estujin

Gift Shop NewsJCCC Haru Matsuri will be held on March 7 & 8. This year the theme is KIMONO. There are many accessories and bags made from kimono fabrics available at the JCCC Gift Shop. We will be carrying new interesting books about Kimono soon. Why don’t you stop by and take a look?

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of January 7, 2009

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCMrs. Pat Adachi 60 Katie & Bob Nishino's 60th anniversary Mr. Michael Burke 30 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cares 50 Barron Wakabayashi's 90th birthday Mr. Kojiro Ebisuzaki 30 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edamura 750 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fujii 300 Mrs. Shizuko Fujimoto 30 Ms. Miyuki Fukuma 20 Government of Ontario 15,000 Mrs. Yoshiko Harada 100 Mrs. Mary Hatanaka 100 Mr and Mrs. Terry Hatanaka 15 Mrs. Louise Hayashi 30 Miss Masuko Iguchi 1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Junji Ikeno 25 Mr. James Imada 200 JCCC Judo Kai 200 In appreciation - Christmas Lunch JTI-Macdonald Corp 25,000 Mrs. Mary Kawasaki 50 Rev Takao Kishii 100 Mr. and Mrs. John Kitamura 65 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 30 Heritage-Rememberance Day Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Koyanagi 50 Ms. Sally Kumagawa 50 James Heron's 50th birthday Mrs. Tsuyo Kusano 50 Ms. Karen Kuwahara 300 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Matsushita 50 Mrs. Hilda Mitsubata 80 Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Miya 65 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mori 100 Anonymous 100 Mr. & Mrs. Takeshi & Tsuneko Nehyo 15 Mrs. Alice Nicholson 30 Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuo Nishimura 50 Mrs. Elizabeth Nishizawa 100 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nobuto 50 NSK Canada Inc. 100 Mr. and Mrs. Mack Oikawa 105 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye 250 Ms. Victoria Ollers 400 Mr. Toki Oyakawa 100 Mr. Bernard Ozawa BCE shares Ms. M. Rathbone 10 Sakura Kai 100 For all Sakura Kai supporters and volunteers Mr. and Mrs. Kazumi Sato 15 Mr. Sab Seki 115 Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Shibatani 2,000 Mrs. Barbara Shimizu 90 Barron Wakabayashi's 90th birthday Mr. and Mrs. Ko Sogawa 100 Mrs. Sharon Stephens 10 Mr. Richard Tanouye 30 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tatebe 25 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Tazumi 50 James Heron's 50th birthday Mr. Howie H. Toda 100 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Toki 100 Mrs. Kyoko Tomotsugu 30 Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Tsuchida 66 Mr. Mas Tsuji 100 Mrs. Michi Ueda 20 Mr. Jose Ventura 40 Mrs. Masae Yamashita 30 Ms. Michiko Yano-Shuttleworth 9,000 Heritage-Makaha Sons concert

Mrs. Sumi Yasui 30 Mrs. Marcia Masako Yoshida 100 Gendai Art Gallery In memory of Hanako & Yoshimatsu Nagao Ms. Kay Nagao 100

In Memoriam In memory of Jack Asano 200 Ms. Valerie Nash In memory of Kazuo Richard Hamasaki Mr. Shigeo Hamasaki 500 Mrs. Evelyn F. Towata 500 Mrs. Shizu Yoshida 500 Heritage- Makaha Son Concert In memory of Ai Kurokawa Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi 25 In memory of Ben Aida Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yip 50 In memory of Carol Ikeda Mrs. Louise Hayashi 20 In memory of Don Kiyonaga Mrs. Eiko Kiyonaga 200 In memory of Frank K Kumagai Mrs. Natsuko Kumagai 500 In memory of Fumie Gyotoku Mr. Clayton Gyotoku 100 Mrs. Asaye Amemori 25 In memory of Ian Nishio Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25 In memory of Isamu Kobayashi Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga 25 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Tazumi 30 In memory of Janice Nauman Mr. and Mrs. Dick Higaki 100 In memory of Katsumi Isoshima Mr. Richard Isoshima 100 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga 25 Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori 25 In memory of Kay Kanako Matsuo Mr. and Mrs. Mas Matsui 300 In memory of Martha Seki Mrs. Pat Adachi 30 Mrs. Doris Fujioka 25 Mrs. Mary Hatanaka 25 Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Matsubayashi 50 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nishimura 20 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 25 Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Nozaki 50 Mr. and Mrs. Aki Saisho 30 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Shiga 50 Mrs. Margaret Takata 30 Wynford Seniors' Club 50 In memory of Mary Baillie Ms. Ella Irving 100 In memory of Mas Kuroda Mr. Roy Toyama 25 In memory of Masuko Jacqueline Iguchi Mr. David Arikado 10 Mr. Yoshio Hyodo 50 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marubashi 50 Mrs. Kaye Oda 25 Mrs. Polly Fujiye Okuno 20 Mrs. Hisako Shinkoda 25 In memory of Paul Asada Mrs. Daisy Asada 150 In memory of Robert Kawaguchi Anonymous 10,000 In memory of Sadako Sadie Arai Mrs. Betty Lou Arai 100

Mr. Ted Bunker 100 Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita 25 In memory of Tak Seki Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Seki 200 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Tazumi 30 Mrs. Yuri Yamamoto 200 In memory of Takashi Igashira Mrs. Margaret Mori 50 In memory of Ted Nagai Mrs. Betty Lou Arai 25 In memory of Terrie Nishino Mr. Richard Nishino 50 In memory of Tsutomu Tom Yamashita Mrs. Masae Yamashita 100 In memory of William Oyama Oyama Family 50 In memory of Yasushi Saito Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hiraki 20 Mr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita 25 Mr. and Mrs. Masaki Naruse 25 Ms. Fumi Sasaki 20 Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 25 In memory of Yukiharu Mizuyabu Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sato 100

Gala Hitachi Canada Ltd 5,000 Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble 1,000 Mrs. Kimiko Koyanagi 1,200 Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation 75,000 Ms Victoria Ollers 4,950 The Mitsui Canada Foundation 10,000

Supporting Members Leader:Mr. Andre Benoit 470 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 500 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama 500 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yoneyama 500 Partner: Dr. Arnold Arai 115 Mrs. Daisy Asada 130 Mr. Brent Borgundvaag 120 Mrs. Kay Fujiwara 150 Mrs. Ruby Fukumoto 150 Mr. Gary Hamasaki &. Ms. Gloria Baxter 125 Anonymous 120 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ishida 150 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kitazaki 150 Mrs. Yuki Kondo 150 Mrs. Barbara Kuwahara 150 Mr. and Mrs. Tsuyoshi Maruoka 115 Mr. Hideo Matsumoto 130 Ms. Kay Nagao 150 Mr. and Mrs. Tak Nishino 115 Mr. and Mrs. Akio Oda 150 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shin 150 Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Takasaki 150 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takasaki 100 Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 150 Mr. and Mrs. George Umemoto 115 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Usami 150 Mr. Barron Wakabayashi 150

SedaiNelson Arthur Hyland Foundation 25,000

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２００９年２・３・４月の行事予定

２月 １２日（木） 折り紙ワークショップ １４日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 １６日（月） JCCC休館（ファミリーデー） １８日（水） クッキングクラス ２１日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ２６日（木） 映画鑑賞会「佐賀のがばいばあちゃん」 ２７日（金） スピーカーシリーズ「私たちが望む将来」

３月 ７日（土）８日（日） 春祭り １４日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ２６日（木） 映画鑑賞会 ２７日（金） スピーカーシリーズ ２８日（土） クリエイティブライティングワークショップ　 ２８日（土） カラオケクラブ会合

４月 １０日（金） JCCC休館（グッドフライデー） １１日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 １９日（日） 父母向け教育セミナーと 子供向けミュ ージカルワークショップ ２３日（木） 映画鑑賞会 ２４日（金） スピーカーシリーズ ２６日（日） バザーのための餅つき

２００９年春祭り大雪や極寒に度々見舞われている今冬ですが、皆様は如何お過ごしでしょうか。しかし３月には早 と々ＪＣＣＣに春がやって来ます。恒例の春祭りが２００９年３月７日（土）８（日）に開催されます。開催時間は両日共正午から午後５時まで、入場料は家族（大人２人、子供２人）＄１２、大人＄５、子供／シニア＄２、ＪＣＣＣ会員無料。 今年のテーマは「着物」。着物と聞いて美しい着物姿の日本女性を連想する人は少なくありませんが、この伝統衣装の幅の広さを知る人は以外に多くありません。この度、来館の皆様に展示や実演、舞台衣装を通じて様々な着物をご紹介できたらと願っております。尚ＪＣＣＣヘリテージ委員会による根付の展示が同時に開催。根付はポケットのなかった江戸時代に紐で帯から小物袋を吊るす留め具として使われました。 春祭りでは生け花、文化刺繍、折り紙、墨絵などの日本文化やクラフト、各種武道の実演、日本舞踊、琴の演奏、和太鼓のパフォーマンスが行われます。 会館入り口には雛人形、花と色鮮やかに飾られた館内で一足早い春を迎えませんか。お友達やご家族をお誘い合わせの上どうぞお越し下さい。皆様のご来館をお待ちしております。 春祭りに関する詳細及びお問い合わせは４１６－４４１－２３４５又はjccc@jccc.on.caまでどうぞ。

映画鑑賞「佐賀のがばいばあちゃん」―心温まる豪快な祖母の物語漫才師・島田洋七のベストセラー自伝小説の映画化。物語りは居酒屋で懸命に働く母親（工藤夕貴）に育てられていた少年昭広が、ある日、母のもとを一人離れ佐賀の祖母（吉行和子）の家で暮らすことになった。ばあちゃんの元に預けられた少年の心情が、ばあちゃん独自の卓抜としたユーモアとともに気持ちよく描かれている。「がばい」とは佐賀弁で「がばいすごか」と使われ、非常にすごいと言う意味。ばあちゃんと二人きりの貧乏暮らしだったが、その極貧生活の中にあっても持ち前の人生哲学で明るく気丈に生きた祖母の思い出。祖母と孫の心のふれあいの感動ドラマ。尚映画には昨年他界した俳優の緒方拳さんが豆腐屋として出演しています。 上映日時は２００９年２月２６日（木）午後７時。入場料のお支払いは自由意志にお任せいたします。

Jpals日本語で学ぼう楽しもうシリーズ

クリエイティブライティングワークショップ

「書くパワーで解決するあなたのチャレンジ！パートⅠ」３月のJpals日本語プログラムは過去８年間ヨーク大学でTAとしてクリエイティブライティングを教えていたシュエン恵美子さんをお迎えしてのワークショップです。 年齢、性別、信条、国籍や民族、所属団体に関わらず、「人生」と言う名のすばらしい旅の途中にはこぶがつきものです。このデコボコのこぶは「問題」や「悩み」として捉えることも出来るし、「チャレンジ」として捉えることも出来ます。一つ目の見方は更なる問題を増やし、無力感をもたらします。一方、もう一つの見方は、人間を高めると共に力を与えてくれます。安定感をもたらし、毎日の生活のすばらしさを楽しむことが出来るようになるのです。 －自分が考えていること、感じていることを知りたい －考えていることだけでなく自分の感情をもっと明確にしたい －書くことによって自分独特のパワーを体験したい －「チャレンジ」を解決する能力を高める手段やスキルを習得したいこのような気持ちを持っている人にぴったりのワークショップです。 ワークショップは日本語で行われますが、実際に書く時に使用する言語は各人の自由で、日本語に限りません。 この人生のチャレンジワークショップは通常２００ドルの価値でJCCC以外の場所、世界各国で行われていますが、今回は講師のシュエン恵美子さんのJCCCに対する全面的なサポートとして、５０ドルで提供できるようになりました。又、このワークショップから出た収益金は全て恵美子さんより日系文化会館に寄付していただくことになっています。

日時：３月２８日（土）、午前９時半より１２時半時まで（茶菓付き）参加費：セミナー：５０ドル（JCCC会員）＋GST、１人５３ドル（一般）＋GST持ち物：好きなノートとペン、ひざかけ、スナック、（ワークショップを録音希望であればそのための機械）お申し込み、詳細お問い合わせは、お電話にて日系文化会館受付416-441-2345までご連絡ください。 このシリーズはパート３まで全三回のシリーズですが、一つ一つが個別の完結ワークショップになっていますので、一回のみの参加も出来ますし、続けて取っていくことも可能です。

（パートⅡ：６月２０日（土）、パートⅢ：１０月２４日（土））

ノブオ・クボタ展　―　書道の新しい姿クボタ氏はトロント市に住む芸術家、音楽家そして歌手。８０年代にＣＣＭＣ即興バンドと共演していた時にサウンド・ポエトリーに出会いました。それに触発され芸術形態としての声の可能性を探索、以来、氏の歌唱スタイルはジャズやスキャット・シンギング、読経を取り入れたハイブリッド形式に発展。氏は２００４年から書と音のコラボレーション、新しい姿の書道に取り組んでいます。展示はＪＣＣＣヘリテージ・ギャラリー、開催最終日は２００９年３月２２日（日）、時間は平日（午前１０時～午後５時）、土日（午前１０時～午後４時）。皆様のお越しをお待ちしています。

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スピーカーシリーズ；私達が望む将来２００９年の第一回スピーカーシリーズは日系ヴォイス記者のノーム・イブキさん、ＪＣＣＣ新移住者委員会の三船純子さん、ラッパーの四世デリック・ニシカワさん、歯に衣を着せないトロント大学学生のマサシ・ニシハタさん、四者をお迎えして「私達が望む将来」に焦点を当て公開討論会を行います。 三船さんは岩手県花巻出身。ミシガンで１２年間過ごした後、８年前にカナダに移住した新移住者。ミシガン大学にて心理学と女性学を専攻しソーシャルワーク学修士課程を修了。不登校児童、在宅学習教育、２００３年～２００６年までジャパニーズ・ソーシャル・サービス（ＪＳＳ）にてカウンセラーとして従事。現在はフォービレッジ・コミュニティー・ヘルスセンターで健康増進プログラム開発、お年

寄り支援運動に携わっています。　昨夏ＪＣＣＣ理事に就任、移住者関連委員会を担当しています。　日時は２００９年２月２７日（金）午後７時、入場無料。ヘリテージラウンジにて開催。皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。

jpals日本語で学ぼう楽しもうシリーズ父母向け教育セミナーと子供向けミュージカルワークショップ日本語でのプログラムを望む声にお応えし昨年９月に発足した日系文化会館のJpalsプログラムは、今年４月に日本の児童劇団「大きな夢」のスタッフの方々によるプログラムを計画しています。お子様をお持ちのお父様、お母様向けのセミナーと、お子様向けのミュージカル体験ワークショップを同時に行う企画です。日本全国規模で劇団を展開する「大きな夢」は、子供たちの無限の可能性を引き出すべく１５年前に設立された児童劇団です。

父母向けセミナーは「ミュージカルを通して学ぶ子供たち」と題し、劇団の代表の青砥洋さんが、子供たちがミュージカルの稽古と舞台を通して如何に成長していくかをお話しくださいます。別室での子供向けワークショップは、｢ミュージカルのワンシーンをやってみよう！」と、約２時間のトレーニングと稽古で、その成果を其の後にすぐ父母の方々の前で発表するという構成です。 講師の方々は今回のセミナーとワークシ

ョップのために日本から駆けつけてくださいます。このチャンスに是非、子供たちの成長に関する楽しいお話を聞くと共に、お子様に歌と踊りで自分を表現する力を試させてあげてはいかがですか？

日時：　４月１９日（日）、午後１時半より４時まで父母向けセミナー：　「ミュージカルを通して学ぶ子供たち」 講師：児童劇団「大きな夢」・劇団BDP代表、青砥洋さん参加費: JCCC会員 $10、一般$13子供向けワークショップ：　「ミュージカルのワンシーンをやってみよう！」 指導：ダンス指導、振り付け、演技指導担当、阿部奈音子さん 年齢、６歳から１３歳まで参加費: JCCC会員 $27、一般 $30（ワークショップに兄弟姉妹で２人以上参加の場合は、二人目から１人２０%割引）セミナー、ワークショップに各１名参加の場合、JCCC会員$34、一般＄40参加費には全てGSTが加算されます。 お申し込み、詳細お問い合わせは、日系文化会館受付416-441-2345までご連絡ください。

２００９年春休みキャンプ子供キャンプ子供の楽しい一週間をお見逃しのないように！日本や日系カナダ人の歴史と文化に触れ体験する６～１２歳向けのキャンプが、２００９年３月１６日～２０日まで行われます。キャンプ費は５日間で一人＄１８０、ＪＣＣＣ会員１０％割引、兄弟割引５％。キャンプ時間は午前９時から午後４時半まで（追加料金＄３５で午前８時から午後６時までの延長あり）。キャンプ費には教材、２回分のおやつ、特別活動費が含まれています。昼食と飲み物は各自持参。キャンプ申し込み締切りは２００９年３月６日。定員２０名。詳細、お申し込みにつきましては同封のチラシ又はwww.jccc.on.ca、４１６－４４１－２３４５までご連絡下さい。

日系キッズデー年々人気が高まっている日系キッズデー、今年はハワイアン・ルアウの雰囲気の中で漫画、アニメ、ロボットを中心に、県人会ディスプレイで出身県の発見、日本語での名前書き、スパムお握り、折り紙、漫画の描き方、アニメ映画鑑賞、ノブオ・クボタ展の観賞など盛りだくさんの活動を準備。６才以上のお子さんに最適です。お子さんには必ず保護者が常時一緒に付き添って下さい。継承文化保存を目差すＪＣＣＣヘリテージ委員会による日系キッズデーは家族のふれ合い、お子さんと一緒に楽しみながら祖先探索ができる又とない機会です。 日時は２００９年３月１６日（月）参加費無料、事前登録要。午前の部（９時～１１時）午後の部（１時～３時）のいずれかのセッションをお選び下さい。ＪＣＣＣ４１６－４４１－２３４５またはjccc@jccc.on.caにてお申し込み願います。

ＪＣＣＣ大晦日＆新年会１２月３１日大晦日ディナー＆ダンスは、美しい装いの１７０人以上の参加者を迎え小林ホールで華やかに行われました。舌鼓を打つ美味しいビュッフェ、人気ＤＪのラルフ・ユアン、キラキラ輝くミラーボールの光の会場を漂うエレガントな社交ダンス。真夜中には蛍の光のメロディーに合わせて天井から滝のように舞い落ちる極彩色の風船とともに２００９年の幕開けを迎えました。翌日の元旦、再度小林ホールは恒例の新年会ディナーに訪れた２５０人以上の人で埋まりました。伝統的なおせち料理と洋風豪華ビュッフェ、シド・池田司会者のハーモニカ演奏に合わせて会場が合唱。リチャード・ホワイトマン・トリオの演奏など数々のエンターテーメントで新年の幕開けを祝いました。ＪＣＣＣは組織委員会の皆様のご尽力にお礼申し上げます。

カナダ書道コンクール２００８年１１月２３日、年次第一回書道コンクールの１２０点の作品が現代画廊に展示されました。川上公一トロント日本総領事、鈴木雅之トロント国際交流基金所長、ジェームス・ヘロンＪＣＣＣ館長、ケン野間ＪＣＣＣヘリテージ委員会副会長、マーティン小林ＪＣＣＣ理事長を始め多くの関係諸氏の参加で祝賀会を開催。作品は日本の著名な５人の書道家によって審査、金、銀、銅、選外佳作が選ばれました。書道カナダは今後も皆様と書道の魅力を共有し、多くの方が第２回書道コンクールに応募される事を期待しております。詳細、お問い合わせはShodoCanada@gmail.comにご連絡下さい。

三枝師匠今年もいらっしゃーい！今年も桂三枝さんの楽しい創作落語公演が日系文化会館で行われます。今年は５月５日（火）、例年通りお弟子さんを率いての公演です。なんとカナダ人のお弟子さんもいらっしゃいますのでお楽しみに。チケットは２月から販売開始です。

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February 2009

JCCC Room Named in Honour of Nisei Sumi-e Artist Kazuo Hamasaki

Kazuo Hamasaki’s technical knowledge frees him and en-ables him to experiment and so achieve a new vision of his Canadian landscape. This is in keeping with the original purpose of the Sumi-e painters who rebelled against the stiff academic style of professional artists and adopted a new, more lyrical style, related to the spirit and express of the Nanga School.— The New Canadian, October 21, 1977

Sumi-e/watercolour Master Kazuo Richard Hamasaki passed away on September 17th, 2005, in his 80th year, but his art and name will live on at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

On Monday December 15th, 2008, family and friends of the late Kazuo Hamasaki gathered at the JCCC for a dedi-cation ceremony, which renamed the Sky Room to the Ka-zuo Hamasaki Room. The Room is located on the second floor, just around the corner from the newly built stairs and elevator. It now displays prints of two of his water-colour paintings and a Hawaiian deity woodcarving pre-sented to Hamasaki by the Royal Hawaiian Band, and do-nated by Mas and Miyo Hamasaki.

A special weekend exhibition of his works was also held back in November 2006 at the JCCC, to honour his final wish.

Kaz Hamasaki was born and educated in Prince Rupert, B.C., interned at Slocan Valley, and moved to Toronto after the war to reunite with his family. He pursued a career as a dental ceramist and meanwhile studied Japanese cul-ture and sumi-e painting. He studied the Nanga School of Japanese Painting and received his diploma and artist name, ‘Shin-Sen.’ His paintings have been exhibited across Canada, Hawai’i and Brazil and have also been document-ed in art magazines across the world.

As Ken Noma of the Heritage Committee of the JCCC told, “his paintings of nature speaks of the timelessness of hope and renewal and the innate beauty in solitude.”

Hamasaki is known to have taken an active role in the de-velopment and establishment of the Society of Canadian Artists and was elected President for two terms. He is also remembered for his love for Hawaii and karaoke.

In his dedication speech, Ken Noma expressed that the Centre is honoured to have a permanent collection of Hamasaki’s paintings that will be enjoyed by all. He an-nounced that some of these paintings will be exhibited at the Woodstock Gallery (in Woodstock, Ont.) on Saturday, March 7. Heritage Committee curator Bryce Kanbara of Hamilton has met with the family to produce a catalogue, and they hope that it will travel to B.C. in the near future.

“Although Kaz was a bachelor, he has left us his paintings – his children. All Japanese Canadians are ‘Watari Dori’ – birds of passage. Many, like Kaz, never visited Japan, but feel a spiritual connection to their ancestral land. With the donation of his remaining paintings and the dedication of the room, we will finally honour his legacy as a Nikkei art-ist,” said Noma.

Hamasaki’s nephew Gary Hamasaki also gave a brief speech and noted, “We are very fortunate that the Cultural Centre has decided to further recognize the Japanese Canadian heritage that Kaz has left behind through his paintings…His name and art will live on and guests who use this room will be able to read about him and see his art. Eventually more of his art and cherished memories will be able to be seen within the Heritage Resource Centre.”

The room was unveiled by Hamasaki’s nephews Gary Hamasaki and Ken Yoshida, and JCCC president Marty Ko-bayashi.

For information concerning naming opportunities at the JCCC, please contact William Petruck at (416) 579-0870.

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二世墨絵アーティスト故濱崎氏にちなんでカズオ・ハマサキ・ルームと命名

濱崎和夫氏の画技、画法はカナダの風景画に新たな展望をもたらす域に達した。これはプロ芸術家の型にはまった伝統的な形式に対して反旗を翻し、精神面と印象を重んじる南画の新しくてより叙情的なスタイルを導入した墨絵画家の本来の目的を踏まえている。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

１９７７年１０月２１日ニューカナディアン紙

墨絵、水彩画家の濱崎和夫氏は２００５年９月１７日に８０歳で他界されましたが、氏の芸術と名声は日系文化会館と共に生き続ける事でしょう。

２００８年１２月１５日、会館の新しい階段とエレベーター付近にある二階スカイ・ルームがカズオ・ハマサキ・ルームと改名されました。故濱崎和夫氏のご遺族、ご友人が改名式に臨まれました。部屋には氏の水彩画２点、ご遺族からご寄贈頂いたロイヤル・ハワイアン・バンドから故人に贈呈されたハワイの神様を模る木彫品が飾られています。

故濱崎氏の最期の望みを適える特別週末展覧会が、氏に追悼の意を捧げる為に２００６年１１月に会館で催されました。

故濱崎氏はＢＣ州プリンス・ルパートにて出生。スローカン・バリーでの抑留生活を経て、戦後家族との再会にトロントに移住。歯科陶材技工士として働く傍ら日本文化、墨絵を学びました。本格的に日本書画の南画を学び、免状と号「心泉」を修得。作品はカナダ、ハワイ、ブラジル各地で展示、世界中の数々の雑誌で取り上げられました。

「氏の作品には、静けさの中に時代を越えた不朽の秘められた美しさ、希望、蘇生が感じられます。」とＪＣＣＣヘリテージ委員会副会長のケン野間氏は話します。

又、故人はカナディアン・アーティスト・ソサエティーの設立と発展に尽力を尽くし、会長を２期務めました。氏のハワイとカラオケ好きは周囲の人の間では懐かしい想い出になっています。

「作品の常設展示により来館する全ての人が鑑賞できるようになりました。そして、それは会館にとって大変名誉な事です。」と野間氏はスピーチの中で述べました。又、オンタリオ州ウッドストックのウッドストック画廊で３月７日土曜日に濱崎氏の作品数点が展示されます。ＢＣ州での将来の展示の為に、作品目録制作にハミルトン・ヘリテージ委員会管理人ブライス・カンバラ氏とご家族が対面しました。

「カズは独身でしたが作品がカズの子供達です。そして、その子供達が後生の私達に託されました。全ての日系人は渡り鳥。日本はカズの祖先の国、行った事はありませんでしたが精神的には深く繋がっていました。寄贈された作品とその常設展示室の設置でついに私達は日系アーティスト濱崎の貢献と精神に敬意を表す事ができます。」と野間氏は語りました。

甥のゲリー濱崎氏は、「故人の作品を日系ヘリテージと認めた会館に感謝します。作品が会館を訪れた人達に観賞され、故人の業績と芸術が生き続ける事を嬉しく思います。日系ヘリテージ・リソース・センターに故人に関する文献、資料を徐々に取り揃えておきます。」と話しました。

ゲリー濱崎氏、ケン吉田氏、ＪＣＣＣ理事長マーティー小林氏がカズオ・ハマサキ・ルームの除幕を執り行いました。

命名に関する詳細及びお問い合わせは、４１６－５７９－０８７０ウィリアム・パトラックまでどうぞ。

Translated by Sachiko Suzuki

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Kamp Kodomo March Break 2009

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

young children.

Who can register?Children ages 6 to 12 Years

DatesMarch 16 – 20, 2009

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$ 180.00

10% discount for JCCC Members 5% discount for additional siblings

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 to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in

a safe environment.

Our hands-on sessions will include:

DramaMartial Arts Music Cooking Dance

LanguageHistory Arts and Crafts GeographyAnd More!!!

There is also one special activity day that may include an offsite trip.

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 20 children. Registrations will be accepted after January 5, 2009.

Registration deadline March 6, 2009.

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

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Kamp Kodomo Registration Form March 16 – 20, 2009

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

Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

We would appreciate an email address for to send you confirmation of your child’s enrollment and to send the parent manual and emergency card prior to the beginning of Kamp. Please note that registrations with out email contact will need to fill in the forms on the first day of Kamp.

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) Sub-total =

Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership = Deduct 5% for additional children from each family =

Additional Extended Program Fee = ($35.00 per week Flat rate only)

Total =

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

[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX Number Expiry Date

Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s names 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 card or 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 AMEX declines. Debit card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00 administrative charge per registrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one week prior to the program start date. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form. A minimum of one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the JCCC office and we will endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any liability 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 the applicant. The child(ren) & parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. They are also aware that the pictures are available for purchase by Kamp Kodomo attendees and their families. By signing below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all rules, regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for the session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

If you are registering more than one child, submit a Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or via fax. Enrollment is limited to 20 children. Registrations will be accepted after January 5, 2009. Registration deadline March 6, 2009

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

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ALOHA!NIKKEI KIDS DAY LUAU

MANGA, ANIME & ROBOTS Monday March 16, 2009

Two free sessions to choose from: Morning 9:00am – 11:00am or Afternoon 1:00pm – 3:00pm

At Nikkei Kids Day, children can: Learn about Japanese prefectures at the special kenjin kai displays Have your given name done in Japanese script Learn how to make SPAM MUSUBI Make manga origami Learn to draw manga View anime feature movies View NOBUO KUBOTA EXHIBIT in the Heritage GalleryAnd Lots More….!!!

There is no charge to participate in this event. A parent, grandparent, or an adult guardian must accompany each participant for the entire session. Activities are most suited for children 6 years old and up. Pre-registration is required. Please call the JCCC 416-441-2345 or email jccc@jccc.on.ca to register. See you there!

Nikkei Kids Day is a great chance to involve grandparents, parents, and children in activities that will encourage children to begin research about their family’s Japanese ancestry.

Organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee “Helping to Preserve the Past Today”