1October 2008 2008年10月 Vol.34 Issue 9

The Road to Asiaアジアへのいざない祭October Movie Night “Twenty Four Eyes”10月の映画「二十四の瞳」The Art of Kimono Dressing Workshop着物着付け入門

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

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

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko YamashitaJapanese Translation: Toshiko YamashitaCover Photo: Valentine Moreno

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 November 08 issue is Wednesday October 15, 2008.日本語の記事も受け付けています。11月号の締め切りは2008年10月15日(水）です。

Calendar of EventsOctober/November/December 2008

October Wed 1 World of Noh Thu 9 The Art of Origami Sat 11 Karaoke Club Mon 13 JCCC closed –Thanksgiving Day Wed 15 Cooking Workshop – Steamed Dishes Wed 22 Shiatsu Workshop (Nihongo) Thu 23 Movie Night "Twenty Four Eyes" Sat 25 Karaoke Club Sat 25 The Art of Kimono Dressing Fri 31 Anime North Halloween DanceNovember Sat/Sun1&2 Road to Asia Sat 8 Karaoke Club Wed 12 Taiko Concert: Tribute Daihachi Oguchi Thu 13 The Art of Origami Fri 15 1st Annual Sakura Ball Wed 19 Cooking Workshop –Rice VI Thu 20 Washi Greeting Card Workshop Thu 27 Movie Night Fri 28 Speaker Session Sat 29 Karaoke Club Sat 29 Noel workshop (Nihongo)December Sat 6 Karaoke Club Sun 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

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Kimono Kitsuke Workshop for Beginners!Kimono are beautiful and fun to wear but there is one difficult challenge – putting them on! Without the skills - or a dresser - you simply can’t hope to wear that beautiful kimono in your closet. The JCCC hopes to help you remedy this situation. The JCCC is hosting a Kimono Kitsuke workshop on Saturday, October 25, 2008, for beginners. This will be a great opportunity to learn basic kimono dressing skills. In this workshop, participants will experience demonstrations and learn easy tips and techniques for wearing kimono and related accessories. Instructor Hiroko Natsume hails from Shizuoka prefecture, and received her teaching license from Nihon Bunka Kimono Gakuin in 2004. She then began teaching and kimono dressing in the Toronto area. Natsume sensei studied the traditional technique of te-musubi, which requires no extra tools other than string. She encourages her workshop students to have fun, while discovering the joys of kimono.

Necessary accessories (please provide your own): Kimono(komon), Obi, Hadagi, Susoyoke, Naga-Juban, Koshi-Obi(3 to 4), Date-Jime(2 or more), Obi-Makura, Obi-Age, Obi-Jime, Obi-Ita, Tabi, Hand Towels(3) Date: Saturday October 25, 2008Time: 10:00am to 1:00pmFee: $30 General, $25 JCCC members

For more information or to register please contact the JCCC at416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca.

The Road To Asia Festival 2008As we say goodbye to summer and head into fall, anticipation for The Road to Asia Festival is building. Mark your calendars for the weekend of Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2, 2008.

This weekend has the JCCC packed with the richness and exciting diversity of many Asian cultures. Kobayashi Hall will feature a variety of dance, theatrical and music performances on the main stage. As well, there will be a cultural marketplace featuring arts and crafts demonstrations and merchandise from all across the Asian region. If martial arts are what you want, the dojo’s will feature virtually non-stop demonstrations. Finally, a visit to The Road to Asia Festival is not complete unless you sample some of the delicacies featured in our food court.

The Road to Asia Festival takes the JCCC’s motto of “Friendship Through Culture” to a whole new level. With last year’s participants representing countries like Tibet, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, India, Taiwan, and, of course, Japan, and over 3,000 people in attendance, you don’t want to miss this huge two-day festival of Asian Canadian culture.

So gather your family and friends and join us for another exciting trip along The Road to Asia.

Date & Time: Saturday November 1 11:00am to 5:00pm Sunday November 2 11:00am to 5:00pmAdmission: JCCC Members Free, $5 Adults, $3 Seniors/Students, Children 12 and under FREE

Yoga Classes at the JCCCShinshin Toitsu – Unify your Body and SpiritThe JCCC Yoga classes have started this fall again. As many people know, flexibility is one of the most important components for health. Yoga enhances flexibility of the body and the mind and it also reduces stress as well as promotes relaxation, which leads to illness prevention. Regular yoga practice will hlep with healthy weight management. Yoga classes are taught in English and Japanese or English individual assistance will be provided depending on your preference at the JCCC. Both men and women, any age group over 12 year-old, are able to enjoy classes with detailed instructions of our popular instructor, Mariko Amano.

Mondays: September 8 – November 24, 2008 5:00pm – 6:20pm $110 (plus GST)Wednesdays: September 10 – November 26, 2008 5:00pm – 6:20pm $120 (plus GST)Drop-in Class: $12 plus GST (Non-JCCC members can join drop-in classes)

Gift Shop NewsGene DiNovi’s Generations Trio much an-ticipated album “Brand New Morning” is now available at the JCCC Gift Shop. This album is a live recording of the Japanese Suite Concert held earlier this year at the JCCC Kobayashi Hall. Together with bassist Dave Young and clarinetist James Campbell, DiNo-vi provides yet another exhilarating jazz experience with a unique Japanese touch. $22 plus taxes.

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Tribute Concert to Taiko Pioneer Daihachi OguchiOn Wednesday, November 12 2008, a once in a lifetime event will take place at Kobayashi Hall as former members of Toronto Suwa Daiko (Toronto’s first taiko group 1982-1992), Yakudo, and Nagata Shachu join forces in a tribute concert to taiko pioneer Daihachi Oguchi. Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi was the founder of Toronto Suwa Daiko and hundreds of taiko groups around the world. He passed away suddenly in his hometown in Nagano prefecture in June at the age of 84. In memory of his significant contributions to the art form, and for planting the seeds of taiko in Toronto, these three groups will share the stage and perform a selection of Oguchi-san’s trademark compositions and much more.

Date: Wednesday November 12, 2008Time: 7:30pmTickets: $15 General, $10 JCCC members

Twenty Four Eyes: A Deeply Moving Classic of Children and WarThe JCCC, in cooperation with Entertainment One, is proud to present Keisuke Kinoshita’s Twenty-Four Eyes (Nijushi no hitomi) This classic 1954 film is an elegant, emotional chronicle of a teacher’s unwavering commitment to her students, her profession, and her sense of morality. Set in a remote, rural island community and spanning decades of Japanese history, from 1928 through World War II and beyond, Kinoshita’s film takes a simultaneously sober and sentimental look at the epic themes of aging, war, and death, all from the lovingly intimate perspective of Hisako Oshi (Hideko Takamine), as she watches her pupils grow and deal with life’s harsh realities. Though little known in North

America, Twenty-Four Eyes is one of Japan’s most popular and enduring classics. Twenty Four Eyes is marvelous film chronicling twenty years in the life of a young schoolteacher and her pupils on a remote Japanese island beginning in 1928. The “24 eyes” are her twelve 6-year-old pupils living in a quiet and peaceful Inland Sea village whose harmony is shattered by the war. The schoolteacher is forced to resign when books she believes are good for the children are rejected as “Red” literature. War sees most of the boys going off to fight and the girls living in poverty. Not a dry eye in the house. Presented in a very simple and touching style, Kinoshita goes all out to show how war affects those that are left behind. The long timeframe in which the film plays out adds to the cumulative power of the story. Although little known to foreign audiences and critics, Kinoshita was more well known and successful in Japan than Kurosawa or Mizoguchi

Date: Thursday October 23, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $8 General, $6 JCCC Members

Gourmet Bento and Coffee at the JCCCMahoro Bento-ya and Café Open for Business!Our long awaited coffee shop and bento kiosk has finally opened! Mahoro features gourmet Japanese bento and sushi combos (assorted Maki-zushi and Inari-zushi) as well as small Okazu such as croquettes and ebi fry. There are also delicious Onigiri (rice balls) which are perfect as a snack or as part of lunch/dinner. Food at Mahoro is prepared by Sushi Marche - was selected by Toronto Life as one of the best sushi restaurants in Toronto last year. As quality is Number One in Japan we felt it was important to offer a top product to reflect those Japanese sensibilities. People who have tried our bento so far have commented on the quality, authenticity of flavour, and the variety of ingredients. We think you’ll be most satisfied. You may also have already experienced the aroma of fine coffee when you come into the building. The other important feature at Mahoro is coffee. Coffee sold at Mahoro is all Fair Trade certified organic and its tastes as good as it smells. Fair Trade is an internationally promoted system that offers better trading conditions for producers and workers in developing countries, including standardizing work environments, encouraging sustainability and guaranteeing fair prices to producers. We hope you enjoy the quality coffee. The name of Mahoro was taken from the ancient Japanese word Mahoroba which means a far-off land full of bliss and peace, roughly comparable to the western concepts of utopia. The staff at Mahoro are energetic and friendly and they will be happy to answer any questions you have about coffee, tea and bento. Stop by soon and try some great coffee and excellent Japanese food.Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am - 1:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sat 9:30am - 2:00pm Sun Closed

Mr. Daihachi Oguchi

WANTED: Japanese Toy RobotsThe JCCC Heritage Committee welcomes donations of Japanese mechanical toys, especially toy robots or books on Japanese robots for a planned future exhibit. Please contact Toshiko Yamashita at 416-441-2345 x227 or heritage@jccc.on.ca.

Also, Gundam Wing is coming to the Heritage Display case in November! Some Gundams never seen outside of Japan will be on display.

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OCTOBER VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTREby the Consulate General of JapanFeel free to drop in with your lunch! Admission is free! FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008 12:10pm—12:55pm WEDNESDAY OCTOBER, 2008 12:10pm—12:55pm

Project X: Innovators<Electronic Ticket Readers - Revolutionizing Mass Transit>During Japan’s economic boom, urban populations grew and led to terrible congestion in trains and stations, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. Platforms were packed, and cases of passengers falling onto tracks were common. Then, automated ticket gate machines appeared. The machines were developed by engineers at a small parts factory. So as not to interrupt the flow of people through the gates, the machines had to be able to process 80 tickets per minute. It was also necessary that the machines be able to process large amounts of information, distinguishing between adults and children, as well as between people and packages, and identifying fraudulent tickets. The magnetic ticket technology developed for the machines is now used in ATMs and the parts factory has grown into a major enterprise. This story portrays the struggle of the young men who paved the way for magnetic technology.

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

Toronto Japanese Garden Clubby the Toronto Japanese Garden ClubThe Toronto Japanese Garden Club will hold their 56th Annual Fall Flower and Bonsai Show at the JCCC, Kobayashi Hall, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto on Sunday October 26, 2008 from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. Chrysanthemums, Ikebana, Bonsai and Box Gardens will be exhibited as well as demonstrations of Ikebana and Bonsai. Admission $5. Children under 12 free. Please phone 416-425-3161 or 416-621-8176 for information.

Ikebana International Toronto Chapter27th Annual Flower Showby Ikebana International Toronto Chapter Ikebana International Toronto Chapter will be holding their 27th Annual Flower Show on Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19, 2008 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm both days at the Garden Hall of Toronto Botanical Gardens (777 Lawrence Ave. East). Official opening by Consul General Kawakami will be at 1:30pm on Saturday, followed by demonstrations by members. A tearoom will also be available. Admission is $10 and tickets are good for both days. For ticket information, please contact Ming Li Wu at 905-607-6085 or visit www.ikebana-toronto.com.

Grand Opening Japanese Gospel Church of Torontoby The Japanese Gospel Church of TorontoThe official opening of the JAPANESE GOSPEL CHURCH OF TORONTO will take place on Saturday October 25, 2008 at 301 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough. A special bilingual program presenting the “Journey of Faith” which embraces the past, emphasizes the present and envisions the future will start at 2:30pm. After 48 years of renting facilities, this is our first new church building which is highly unique since it was constructed largely by volunteer skilled tradesmen and JGCT volunteers. For more information, please go to www.jgct.com and click on Opening Celebration, or e-mail: mgshintani@sympatico.ca or call Matt Shintani at 905-426-2097.

Shiga Kenjin Kai Biwako Matsuri 2008by Shiga Kenjin KaiThe Shiga Kenjin Kai’s 25th annual Biwako Matsuri will be held on Saturday October 11, 2008 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the Korean Canadian Cultural Centre, 1133 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON.Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets and more information, please contact Joanne Nishikawa 416-438-8919 or Kathy Wani 416-498-1772.

United Church Bazaarby United Church Bazaar CommitteeThe Centennial Japanese United Church and the Toronto Japanese United Church invites everyone to join us on Saturday October 18, 2008 between 11:30am to 2:00pm for our Annual Bazaar. Bazaar will be located at Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Avenue, near Yonge and Sheppard. Stop by to visit with old friends and to grab a few bargains! Sit down and enjoy a bowl of our famous udon!!! For more information please contact 416-536-7004 or cjuc_tjuc_bazaar@yahoo.com

Urasenke Tea Ceremonyby Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association

To celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada, the Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association would like to welcome you to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday October 26, 2008 from 10:00am

1:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the JCCC. Savour a peaceful moment, enjoy seasonal sweets and matcha (powdered green tea) from Japan. Admission is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register please contact one of the following:

Mrs. Katsuya: katsuya.sokyu@gmail.comMs. Baba: 416-494-6296 Mrs. Shin: 416-493-6776

Please indicate whether you will be attending in the morning or the afternoon.

Fall Bazaar and Garage Saleby the St. Andrew’s Japanese Congregation (Anglican)St. Andrew’s will be holding its annual bazaar and garage sale on Saturday November 1, 2008 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm in the church hall at 49 Donlands Avenue, Toronto. (Opposite the Donlands Subway Station) On sale are sushi, baked goods, udon, teishyoku, and many other favourites you have enjoyed in the past years. Please come.

St. Andrew’s Japanese CongregationBazaar Committee

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Introducing Sedai's Honorary Advisor Janice FukakusaAmong the Honorary Advisors to Sedai, the Japanese Canadian Legacy Project of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, is Janice Fukakusa. Janice holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an M.B.A. from York University, and the professional designations of Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator. She joined the Royal Bank of Canada in 1985 and has held positions in retail and business banking, corporate banking, account management, corporate finance, treasury, strategic development, and corporate functions. She is presently the RBC’s Chief Financial Officer. Janice sits on the Board of Governors of Ryerson University and on the International Advisory Board of the Schulich School of Business (York University). The Women’s Executive Network has chosen Janice four times as being among “Canada’s Top 100 Women” and in 2005 was named as one of the 25 most powerful women in Canadian banking. Janice’s community service is represented by her being a cabinet member of The United Way, a major fundraising organization for charities in the Toronto area. At the beginning of World War II Janice’s Nisei family was living in British Columbia. With the forced removal of the Japanese Canadians her mother was sent to Lemon Creek (a town in he B.C. interior) and her father to a labour camp in northern Ontario. After the war the family was reunited in Fort William (Thunder Bay) before settling in Toronto. The war experience was never discussed at home, but Janice maintained her links with the JC community in her youth by taking dance lessons at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and attending selected events thereafter. Janice is married and has one daughter.

Sumi-e Painting Exhibitionby the Sumi-e Artists of CanadaExpressing the spirit of nature and man in sumi-e painting has been a tradition dating back centuries. The spiritual aspect of this ancient Japanese art is demonstrated in this year’s sumi-e painting show titled the Spirit of the Brush. This show hosted by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada is a participant in the celebration of 80 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. Date: Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23, 2008Time and Place: 12:00pm-5:00pm, Shokokai CourtAdmission: No charge. Donations are accepted.Opening ceremony: Saturday, November 22 at 1:00pm

More information: www.sumieartistsofcanada.org

Toronto Kohaku Newsby Toronto Kohaku CommitteeTickets are now available for the ever popular “Toronto Kohaku” which has become the year-end tradition in the Japanese community in Toronto. Last year was the very memorable 30th anniversary show. The best Toronto singers and performers will be coming back to offer another entertaining evening on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the JCCC Kobayashi Hall. Showtime is 6:30pm. Admission is $20. Reserved seating only. Tickets are now available through Ms. Ohmori (416-531-2749) or Ms.Sasaki (905-940-3652).

Shiatsu Workshop in NihongoThe JCCC is now offering new and exciting workshops in Japanese on a regular basis. The workshop for October is "Shiatsu for a Good Night's Sleep". Mariko Amano, a shiatsu therapist and yoga instructor, will be teaching easy points and techniques to promote good sleep. The workshop will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2008 from 7:00pm. Fee is $5 for JCCC members, $8 for non-members. To attend, please register at 416-441-2345 or jccc@jccc.on.ca. All instructions as well as hand-outs will be in Japanese only.

Kyudo ProgramWe will be commencing with our Kyudo program this autumn under the guidance of Head Sensei Mie Takahashi. Class size is extremely limited. Please see the article in next month’s newsletter for more on the registration process.

Photo courtesy of Valentine Moreno.

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Asahi Author’s 88th Birthday Celebrated With Five Lucky “8s” by Dale VaillancourtAugust 8th was the opening of the Beijing Olympics, but for some people the flashy event in China paled in comparison to the surprise birthday party held the same day for Pat Adachi at the JCCC. The B.C.-born Nisei author of Asahi: Legend in Baseball not only turned 88 that day, her special birthday fell on the 8th month of the 8th day in 2008. (Making five 8s in all. In the Japanese tradition “8” is a particularly good number and stands for “good fortune.” That is why the 88th birthday has its own name, “Beijyu” and is especially celebrated by many families.) For Pat Adachi’s Beijyu, more than 140 family members and friends joined in the celebration. Pat’s late husband, Harry Adachi, was born on the same day and during the programme, a special tribute was paid to him by son Dennis who spoke about Pat’s life in colourful detail. Those attending the August 8th party included family members from British Columbia: son Dennis, daughter-in-law Mary, granddaughter Jennifer, and niece Marlene Howell. From Edmonton, was nephew Rodney Adachi. From Toronto and surrounding areas were daughters Kathy, Christine, Dale Vaillancourt, and son-in law Joe. Well-wishers from across Ontario included friends Pat has known from her Vancouver Powell Street days, representatives of the Asahi baseball team, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, St. Andrews Japanese Anglican Church, Glenwood Avenue,

JCCC Family Golf Tournament 2008 a Great SuccessThe JCCC held it’s 12th annual Family Golf Tournament on September 14th. We had a beautiful day despite the rainy forecast and also had the best turn-out ever, with 95 players!! We’d like to thank all the golfers, both newcomers and returnees, for coming out this year. This tournament was the brainchild of the late Roy Shin, a lifetime supporter of the Centre and an avid golfer himself. He wanted to create a multi-generational family fun-day to not only bring families together, but to introduce younger generations to the Centre to help them find their roots and be proud of their heritage. The funds raised from this tournament will be used to support Heritage initiatives and programming at the JCCC. A special thank you to all of this year’s sponsors:Title Sponsor: Marty Kobayashi of Dundee Private Investors Inc., who supplied the snack bags at the course and provided the majority of the prizes.Gold – Paul and Sharon Marubashi & Family, Towers PerrinSilver – J & K Die Casting , Peter and Ethel Wakayama & FamilyBronze – Steve and Linda Oikawa & FamilyGifts in Kind – FUNDING matters Inc., Ogden Funeral Homes, CI Investments, Fidelity Investments, Dynamic Funds, Invesco Trimark, Brian Kai Thanks go out to the hard-working committee – Dawna Kobayashi (Co-chair),Tom Oyagi, Dereck Oikawa, Linda Oikawa, and Marty Kobayashi. Also, we are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Hattori of Bistro Camino for making the bento and musubi. The winners were:Dundee Wealth Management Cup (Scramble Champions) - Lauren Hirano, Karen Yatabe, Wayne Yatabe & Richard Tsuchiwa (Foursome)Consul General’s Cup (Low Net Family Pair) – Michael Slater and John Moritsugu (Cousins)Roy and Kay Shin Memorial Cup (Low Net Grandparent/Grandchild )- Stum Shimizu and Michael SlaterLow Net – Mens/ Ladies/ Junior – John Moritsugu / Kay Marubashi / Kathleen ReidLow Gross – Mens/Ladies/Junior – Ian Reid / Dale Reid / Thomas ShinLongest Drive – Mens/ Ladies/Junior – Mike Mulville Jr. / Lauren Hirano / Thomas ShinClosest to the Pin – Mens /Ladies/Junior – Mike Mulville Jr. / Lauren Hirano / Thomas Shin Everyone at the tournament received a prize through random draw in appreciation of their participation! We encourage not only families but friends as well to join us next year for what promises to be another fun-filled day!

Sharon Marubashi, JCCC Family Golf Co-Chair

Congratulations! From left: Wayne Yatabe, Karen Yatabe, Marty Kobayashi, Lauren Hirano and

Richard Tsuchiwa. Photo courtesy of Marty Kobayashi.

Wynford Seniors, and the JCCC’s Heritage Committee. Given the party’s baseball theme, it was fitting that a banner with a prewar Asahi team picture draped the entrance to the Shokokai Court. Inside, Master of Ceremonies Peter Wakayama conducted the programme which included congratulations sent by Prime Minister Harper and local MP Olivia Chow. Family members and representatives of the various community groups that Pat has been involved in treated guests to a medley of memorable speeches and a reading from one of her books. A PowerPoint presentation provided a musical array of photos highlighting Pat Adachi’s life to date. And the entertainment included harmonica playing of select tunes by Sid Ikeda and Frank Moritsugu. Then Kay Fujiwara delighted the audience with an amazing baseball tap dance she had choreographed just for this event. The “surprise” of the party for Pat was when she was brought to the JCCC under “false pretense” and the assembled crowd shouted “Surprise!” when she entered Shokokai Court. As her daughter Dale reports, her mother was extremely touched and also overwhelmed by the outpouring of heartfelt wishes to her. Pat often exclaimed throughout the day: “There are so many people!” The climax of the party was the cutting of the 88th birthday cake, followed by words of thanks from the honoured guest. A sincere thank you from the Adachi and Vaillancourt families is extended to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Members of the committee who organized this event were Sid Ikeda, Kay Fujiwara, Marie Ikeda, Frank Moritsugu, Ken Noma, Tom Sumi, Dale Vaillancourt, and Peter Wakayama.

Surprise! Photo courtesy of Tak Yano.

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DOWNSIZING A Reality of Life when Contemplating a Move or Just Regaining your Sanityby Bonni MaikawaDo you ever think about….· All the ‘stuff’ stored in your basement? (including your kids temporarily stored ‘stuff’)· All the ‘stuff’ stored in your garage?· All the ‘stuff’ stored under your beds or in the upper reaches of your closets?· All the ‘heirlooms’ in your china cabinet and kitchen cupboards?· All the clothes that you’re waiting to ‘come back’ or are waiting for you to be that size again?· All the projects planned or started waiting for you ‘when you have time’?Or are you just one of those souls from another time when frugality dictated that we save everything…bags, elastic bands, yogourt tubs, jars, bottle caps, corks (they make wonderful craft projects)…you never know when these things may come in handy! A good piece of advice we’ve probably all heard is…”when you move something in, you should move something out”. But who ever really does this? I know I don’t. The word Downsizing is a relatively new one, popularized after the economic boom and halcyon days of the 80’s when corporations and companies had to start reducing costs. They cut and slashed wherever they could…people, operations…everything. Jobs disappeared, people were ‘disposed’ of. Consequently it comes with some negative connotations. But in Real Estate terms, Downsizing is a practical concept which can have huge benefits financially and psychologically. It means the process of decluttering, reorganizing, cleaning out, repairing and even renovating. After this you can sell your house for the best price or just sit back and enjoy it. Downsizing certainly comes with its Downside, not least of which is that it can be, and is mostly, absolutely overwhelming. It is very natural then for procrastination to follow. And while procrastination rules, “Stuff’ just keeps mounting! As a Real Estate Agent I spend a lot of time looking at houses for sale and always find myself a little in awe of the ones that have obviously been well prepared for the market. The clear spaces, lack of clutter and the clean, calm feeling make you want to move in…or at the very least have your home feel the same way. I have even been inspired to try to achieve this in my own home and in the past year had the opportunity to try it on when I decided to put my house on the market. I went through the whole process of decluttering, reorganizing, cleaning out, repairing and some cosmetic renovation and in the end decided NOT to move! Lucky me…I then had the opportunity to enjoy the results of all that work. I have had many clients who were selling their homes who, when finally ready to put it on the market, lamented that they wished they had done it sooner so they could have enjoyed it! So obviously there are benefits to the overwhelming task of Downsizing:* When done before the sale, the house will present well and get its best price. Remember, everything has to go when you move anyway.* The peace of mind that comes with knowing that years of accumulation and clutter have vanished As a realtor and a homeowner, I encourage you to consider embracing the Downsizing Process, even if your move is not imminent. As a Real Estate Agent I consider it a very important part of my job to provide help with this task. I have a system which I use which reduces stress and can speed up the process. I have removal/dumping, cleaning, packing and renovating resources which can be readily available to you. Please visit www.bonnimaikawa.com or contact me at 416-966-0300 or e-mail bonnimaikawa@trebnet.com.Next month: If you’re a senior, where do you go from here?

Learning to See: Shizuye Takashima in Retrospectby Gendai GalleryGendai Gallery would like to welcome all JCCC members, their families & friends to the current exhbiit Learning to See: Shizuye Takashima In Retrospect. This will be a unique chance to see important art work on loan from privately held collections as well as exceptional pieces from the collections of the Toronto Public Library’s Osbourne Collection, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, and the Burnaby Art Gallery. Learning to See runs to November 16, 2008. Gallery hours: 12:00pm – 5:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday, Free admission. For more information about the show and/or to volunteer at Gendai Gallery please contact: LesleyLookHong@gendaigallery.org or visit www.gendaigallery.org. Takashima was an internationally acclaimed artist, an admired professor at the Ontario College of Art and uniquely insightful writer. Her creative life spanned from 1959 right up to her passing in 2005. Gendai Gallery curators have been working diligently over the past two years researching Takashima, her work and life for this exhibition celebrating an extraordinary Nikkei artist. Eleven oil paintings, four drawings, six watercolours and one etching will be on show, each representing significant periods of her artistic journey. Learning to See will also feature an audio component where gallery visitors can listen to recordings of individuals talking about the significance of Shizuye Takashima. Pick up the headphones in the gallery to hear Joy Kogawa, David Fujino, Gerry Shikitani, Olexander Wlasenko and Archie Graham talk about Takashima, her life and her art. A quality catalogue has also been compiled to commemorate the exhibition. The Learning to See catalogue features full colour reproductions of Takashima’s works in the show and an extensive chronology of her life. Essays by each of the two curators, Yoshiko Sunahara and Maiko Tanaka, as well as arts writer Kyo Maclear round out this unique publication which is an excellent accompaniment to the show. The catalogue will be available for purchase at Gendai Gallery through the duration of the show.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of September 10, 2008

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCAnonymous 500

Japanese Heritage nightMrs. Hiroko Barall 500

Japanese Heritage night Mrs. Karen Chan 40Elite Orient Tours Inc 2 AirfareMrs. Kay Fujiwara 50

Sumi Uno's 90th birthdayMrs. Tosh Fukuda 50Mr. and Mrs. Katsu Iguchi 100Mr. and Mrs. Sid Ikeda 500

Japanese Heritage Night Mr. Mitsuyoshi Ito 1,000

Japanese Heritage Night Mrs. Fumi Iwata 30JCCC Karaoke Club 500Mr. Goro Kawaguchi 500

Japanese Heritage night Mr. Susumu Kozai 30Ms. Masako Kurobe 20Mr. Samuel Kuwahara 30Mrs. Sumi Morito 100Mrs. Frances Nakamura 30Mr. and Mrs. George Ohashi 25Ms. Victoria Ollers 2,200Mrs. Mari Rutka 50Mr. Frederick Sasaki 100

Sumi Uno's 90th birthdayMrs. Gwenne Sattaur 10Mr. and Mrs. Barry ShikataniMs. April Sora &

Mr. David Parkinson 100Ms. Arlene Sora 30Subaru Canada Inc 10,000Mr. Patrick Suen 700

2008 Ontario Iaido OpenMr. Victor Suzuki 100Mr. and Mrs. Masaru Tanaka 15The Salden Foundation 1,000

Japanese Heritage Night Mrs. Sumiye Uno 100Mrs. Dale Vaillancourt 3,000Ms. Yan Yan Woo 20Mr. and Mrs. Tokuo Yano 50Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yokota 20Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yonekura 50Mr. Takehiko Yoshida Frames & Mats

In honour of Pat Adachi's 88th birthdayMr. and Mrs. Roy Adachi 300

Mrs. Norma Cheng 35Mrs. Kay Fujiwara 50Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fukushima 100Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa 100Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 50Mrs. Shirley Isojima 30Mrs. Tomiko Kadonaga 50Mr. Martin & Mrs Dawna Kobayashi 88Mr. and Mrs. Noboru Koyama 50Mrs. Eiko Maruno 100K.M. Nagata 88Mr. and Mrs. Satsuo Nakawatase 100Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 88Mrs. Margaret Perschy 20Mr. and Mrs. Tak Sagara 25Ms. Mary Sano 88Mr. Frederick Sasaki 100Ms. Fumi Sasaki 88Mr. and Mrs. George Sasaki 88Mr. and Mrs. James Sasaki 50Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Sato 100Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sumi 100Mr. and Mrs. Shig Suyama 35Ms. Mary Jane Tuthill 25

In MemoriamIn memory of Danita NishiokaMr. and Mrs. Tom Oyagi 25In memory of Douglas AraiMr. and Mrs. William Hatanaka 250Mr. Harry Takaoka 50In memory of Fusae MukaiMr. and Mrs. Roy Oiye 100In memory of Harold FukakusaMr. Steven Fukakusa 200In memory of Harry Kaname IzumiCatherine Heighway &

Wally MacKinnon 100Mrs. Catherine Kumamoto 50In memory of Kay TazumiIseki Family 20Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nishino 25Mrs. Miyeko Sugamori 20Mr. and Mrs. Yoshio Tonogai 20In memory of May MatsumotoMr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 25In memory of Rae MiwaMr. Harold Miwa 500Mr. and Mrs. Tak Nishino 25

In memory of Ray Ryuichi KumagaiMr. and Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita 50Mr. and Mrs. George Tsushima 25Ms. Fumi Sasaki 35In memory of Sumi TakashimaMr. and Mrs. Paul Marubashi 100Mrs. Eiko Maruno 50Mr. Bruce Takasaki 30In memory of Sumi Takashima & ToshiyeKaminoWynford Seniors' Club 100In memory of Sumiye OtaguroMrs. Doris Fujioka 20In memory of Terry ShigaMrs. Doris Fujioka 20Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata 30Mr. and Mrs. Koji Morishita 30Mr. and Mrs. George Nakamura 25Mr. and Mrs. Yaki Nakashima 50In memory of Tokio NishimuraMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nakamura 25In memory of William HashizumeMs. Victoria Greco 100In memory of Yoshimichi YamashitaYamashita Family 100Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sano 25

Family Golf J & K Die Casting Limited 350Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marubashi 310Anonymous 350Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oikawa 125Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wakayama 230

Supporting Members:Leader:Mr. and Mrs. Tad Ogura 465Partner:Mr. and Mrs. George Iwata 150Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi 130Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 185Mrs. Frances Nakamura 150Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Oikawa 150Mr. and Mrs. Tad Oyagi 150Mr. and Mrs. Tosh Sakura 150Mr. and Mrs. Ray Takeuchi 115Mrs. Lillian Tanizaki 115Ms. Kim Uyede-Kai 120

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October 2008

Helping To Build A Legacy

The origins of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre begins with the surprising story of 75 families pledging their homes as collateral to secure financing for the original building on 123 Wynford Drive, back in 1963. These fami-lies had taken a risk, but believed firmly in the success of the Centre as becoming a place of comfort for Japanese Canadians. Indeed, these early visionaries had started a legacy which advanced even further with the move to the current location on 6 Garamond Court, and the completion of the various phases of the new building.

Recently a large part of Phase 3, involving the second floor of the Centre was completed. The JCCC is actively rais-ing funds to meet its needs. And for a lasting legacy, the Legacy Campaign was born.

As Art Ito, chair of the Legacy Campaign (previously known as “fundraising”) explains, “Legacy is an appropriate name because the JCCC is a legacy to the Japanese-Canadian community and it symbolizes its accomplishment, especially with the struggle to establish a community in Canada.” And he finds that seeing the cultural centre in the current state over 100 years since the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant is quite an accomplishment for the community.

Ito himself became involved in the JCCC and Campaign about two years ago, and his reason for taking on the chal-lenging task lies in the fact that it is important to have a foundation for the Centre to continue. After the struggles the Japanese-Canadian community has gone through, it would be upsetting to the see the Centre disappear for any-one, especially our future generations. “I think the centre will continue the needs of not only the Japanese but also the Canadian. And will become a hub of Japanese culture that represents Canadian community,” says Ito.

Although the hopes are that someday the JCCC will become a self-sustaining centre, your donations are very im-portant, especially at this point of its life. With the keen interest in becoming involved with the Centre and value in its increasing programming, the JCCC has received numerous corporate support as well, and calls on any Japanese companies based in Canada for further support.

At the moment, it appears that many sansei and yonsei don’t show as much interest in the Centre as their parents, but Ito believes that “as you become older, you want to look at your roots and history and gain a sense of who you are and see where you come from.” And this was precisely what had happened with Ito.

Your support will make a difference. Please help continue the Japanese-Canadian legacy.

For discussion in regards to philanthropic giving, please contact William Petruck, President, FUNDING matters Inc. at (416) 441-2345 ext. 225.

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２００８年10月

日系文化会館は１９６３年にウィンフォード通り１２３番地に誕生しましたが、その建設資金を確保するのに７５家族が担保として自らの家を抵当に入れると言う驚くべき事実がありました。この７５家族は、日系人が安心して集える会館になる事を堅く信じて疑わず、危険を顧みませんでした。この様な先見の明のある人達が、永遠に受け継がれていくべきレガシー構築に着手。その後、会館は現在地ガラモンドコート６番地に移転、新会館完成を目差し、数々の拡張工事に発展しました。

会館の２階を含む第３期拡張工事はその大部分が最近完了。現在ＪＣＣＣは、必要に対応するべく募金活動を活発に行っています。同時に、従来の募金活動はレガシー・キャンペーンとして新たにスタートしました。

そのレガシー・キャンペーンの伊藤アート氏は、「ＪＣＣＣは、特にカナダでの苦しい日系社会の確立という偉業を象徴するレガシー（遺産）であり、新名称レガシーは、キャンペーン活動に大変相応しい。」と話します。日本から最初の移民がカナダに来て以来１００年が経過、日系文化会館の現況は、日系社会の業績の反映であると伊藤氏は見ています。

伊藤氏は２年前からＪＣＣＣに関与しキャンペーン活動に努力しています。氏がこの難しい仕事を引き受けた理由は、これが会館存続に不可欠な土台だからです。日系社会が長年の苦労の末に築いた会館が、万一なくなったら、誰もが、特に後世の人達が悲しむ事は明らかです。又、氏は、「会館は、日系社会を代表する日本文化の中心として、日本人、カナダ人、皆に役立つ存在になる。」と語っています。

ＪＣＣＣは、いつか自主経営が出来るようになる事を願っていますが、皆様のご寄付は大切です。特に現時点においては必要且つ大変重要です。会館関与への強い関心、増える有意義なプログラムにより、ＪＣＣＣは数々の企業からご支援を受けて参りました。今後もカナダに基盤を置く日本企業のご支援、お力添えを宜しくお願い致します。

今の所、３、４世の方々は両親世代に比べて会館への関心が薄いようですが、「人は年を取るに従って、自分自身を一層深く知りたくなる。そして自分のルーツと歴史を顧みるようになる。」と氏は実際にご自身に起きた経験からそう信じています。

日系レガシーを存続させる為に皆様のご協力をお願い申し上げます。慈善寄付に関するご質問等、FUNDING matters Inc.社長ウィリアム・パトラック、電話４１６－４４１－２３４５内線２２５までご連絡お願い致します。

Translated by Sachiko Suzuki

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Date: Saturday October 25, 2008Time: 10:00am-1:00pmFee: $30 ($25 for JCCC members)Language: Japanese & English

This special workshop will train you in theart of dressing and tying your own kimono.

The Art of Kimono DressingWorkshop

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You need to have:

Please register at 416 441 2345.Spaces are limited. Call soon!!

着物に親しもう！For Beginners

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Kimono (Komon)Obi (Nagoyaobi)Hadagi, SusoyokeNagajyuban3-4 Koshihimo2 or more DatejimeObimakuraObiageObijimeObiitaTabi3 Hand towels

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“International Marriage Workshop” � � �����������A JSS – JCCC Co-presentation

The JCCC is very proud to co-present an important series of workshops to support the many community and centre members who are part of the growing number of kokusai kekkon or “cross-cultural marriages.” Japanese Social Services(JSS) will be organizing and conducting this series of four workshops.

As an organization serving the Japanese-speaking community in the GTA, JSS has seen an increasing demand in counseling related to cross-nationality marriages. Cross-nationality couples encounter difficulties due to language barrier andvarying customs. Differences in values may be exacerbated in situations involving the children’s education or interaction within-laws.

JSS is aware that these problems are usually combined with the challenges of adapting as an immigrant to a new socialenvironment. It is a daunting task for Japanese newcomers to raise a family, while struggling to master an unfamiliarlanguage, and dealing with the feeling of isolation which comes from not being able to fully participate in their non-Japanesepartner’s friends and family circles.

The first aim of the JCCC - JSS collaborative workshops is to help the participants come to an understanding of the nature of their problems. By listening to case studies and engaging in discussions, the participants will then hopefully see a positivepath in order to deal with their problems. The workshops will be conducted in Japanese, by panellists who all havethemselves experience with Kokusai Kekkon.

Panelists : Yusuke Tanaka (Managing Editor of the Nikkei Voice), Takanori Kuge (JSS Counselor, CCA), Hiromi Noguchi(Counselor, Columnist, Author of “Rikon Kakekomi-dera”), Momo Kano (PHD in Sociology, Associate Programme Adviserof Robert H. Harney Ethnicity Program at University of Toronto)Facilitator : Koko Kikuchi (JSS Board Members, Former President of New Japanese Canadian Association)

Dates : Saturday November 8, 2008 Saturday November 15, 2008 Saturday November 22, 2008 Saturday November 29, 2008

Time : 10:00am to 12:00pm per session (registration starts at 9:30am)* Refreshments will be served

Admission : $6 per session, *$20 for 4 sessionsDiscount available for JCCC members* Payment must be made in full at the first session

Location : JCCC

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