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Calendar of EventsAugust/September/October 2006

August 7 JCCC CLOSED - Civic Holiday12 Karaoke Club17 Concert : WA to YOGAKU no

KYOEN: A Musical MeetingOf East and West

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Childhood Days

September 4 JCCC CLOSED - Labour Day7 Karaoke ClubWeek of 18 Fall Classes begin23 Karaoke Club27 Cooking Workshop28 Movie Night : The Uchoten Hotel

October 1 Issei Day9 JCCC CLOSED - Thanksgiving7 Karaoke Club17 Sankai Juku - JCCC co-production

at Hummingbird Centre18 Cooking Workshop21 JCCC Benefit Dinner Show

featuring Tak Yoshida21 Karaoke Club27 Halloween Dance

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2 Annual Air Trip to Japan Raffl e

2 A Musical Meeting of East and West

3 August Movie “Childhood Days”

3 GAGAKU Concert

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JCCC ANNUAL AIR TRIP TO JAPAN RAFFLE

It’s finally here! Here’s yourchance to win an Air Trip toJapan with $1,000 spend-ing money, as well as othergreat prizes with a totalvalue over $16,000! TheJCCC Annual Air Trip toJapan Raffle (lottery license#M478344) is back and

tickets are now on sale. Proceeds from this annual raffle helpin managing and providing our many events and services tothe community. Please support the JCCC through this won-derful opportunity to win these terrific prizes. Tickets are only$3.50 each or 3 for $10.

Winning tickets will be drawn at the Road to Asia Festivalon Sunday November 5 at 2pm.

The prizes are:

1st Prize Two return airfares, economy class to Japan, Plus$1,000.00 spending money - JAL & JTB

2nd Prize 26" Bravia XBR Widescreen LCD Television -Sony of Canada Ltd

3rd Prize 34” Sony FD Trinitron Wega Widescreen Hi-Scan TV - Sid Ikeda

4th Prize 2 Weekend nights accommodation - The Westin Prince, Toronto

5th Prize Optio Wpi Waterproof Digital Camera - PENTAX Canada Inc.

6th Prize Dinner for Two at Sushi Kaji - FUNDING MATTERS Inc

7th Prize $200.00 Gift Certificate Dinner for Two - Nami Restaurant

8th Prize Kurosawa: Four Samurai Classics DVD Box Set - MADMAC Designs

9th Prize 2 Tickets Toronto Raptors - Darton Property Advisors

10th Prize SONY CFD-V8 Portable CD AM/FM Cassette Unit- G&G Electronics

The JCCC would like to thank the following donors whosegenerosity made the Annual Air Trip to Japan Raffle possible:Japan Airlines, Japan Travel Bureau, Sony of Canada, SidIkeda, Westin Prince Hotel Toronto, Pentax Canada, DartonProper Advisors and Managers, MADMAC Designs, NamiRestaurant, FUNDING MATTERS Inc. and G&G Electronics.

FALL CLASSES AT THE JCCCThis fall, brush up your artistic skills or try something new by tak-ing classes and workshops offered at the JCCC. There are manyinteresting classes and workshops to choose from - from culturalcourses (Bunka Shishu, Ikebana, Shodo, Sumi-e, JapaneseLanguage) to martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, Judo, Karate, Kendo,Naginata, Shorinji Kempo). The popular new Yoga classes will con-tinue with a special summer introductory session as well as the 12week Fall and Winter course. Popular workshops such as Chimakiand Japanese cooking, as well as the Taiko and Origami work-shops will be back this fall. New in time for the holidays is theWashi Holiday Card making workshop. Please check the JCCCFall 2006 Classes and Activities brochure or visit our websitewww.jccc.on.ca for details and information about the many activi-ties at the JCCC. Classes fill up quickly so register early to avoiddisappointment.

WA to YOGAKU no KYOENA Musical Meeting of East and West

The JCCC is pleased topresent a unique blend ofWA (Japanese culture)and YOGAKU (westernmusic) performed byEnsemble FUYOU. WA toYOGAKU no KYOEN is anevening of internationalmusic and dance.

Direct from Kyoto,Ensemble FUYOU is led by SHOKO SONO. She is a Master ofKoto, Kitsuke (kimono), and Tea Ceremony, and is associated withthe Osaka Toudou Ongakukai. The ensemble is member of theKyoto Fumin Ongaku Iinkai and will be presenting their first everCanadian performance of nihon buyo, koto, flute and piano. Don’tmiss this opportunity!

Tickets are on sale now. Please contact jccc@jccc.on.ca or416-441-2345 to purchase.

Date: August 17, 2006Time: 7pmAdmission: $10, $8 for JCCC members

Ensemble FUYOU is sponsored by the Kyoto-fu Kokusai BunkaSuishin Centre of Kyoto, Japan.

JCCC FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENTThe JCCC is hosting the 10th Annual Family Golf Tournamenton Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Rolling Hills Golf Club.Over the past years, this event has become very popular andis a great way to spend time with family and friends! It is a funtournament for all skill levels with many prizes to be won!!After a great day of golfing, there will be presentations and abento dinner back at the JCCC....So polish off those clubsand get your forms in! The entry deadline is September 9.For more details see the entry form included in this mailing orpick one up at the JCCC.

JCCC MARTIAL ARTS AND ACTIVITIESSUMMER SCHEDULE

Aikido No Sunday class in AugustTue/Thurs evening classes will be combined 7:00-8:30pm (Aug. only)

Iaido Regular ScheduleJudo No classes August long weekend

Beginner classes on Mon. and Wed. during Aug.Karate Regular ScheduleKendo Mon. for bogu members 8:00-9:00pm (August only)Naginata Regular ScheduleShorinji Kempo Regular ScheduleBridge Tuesday - Resumes September 5

Friday - Regular Schedule

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AUGUST MOVIE

Shonen Jidai - Childhood Days

Winner of the JapaneseAcademy Award forBest Picture, BestDirector, Best Screenplayin 1991, Shonen Jidai isa variation of the plot for"Grave of the Fireflies,"

as director Masahiro Shinoda studies the cultural conflictscreated when, during the bombing of Tokyo during World WarII, whole urban populations fled into the countryside.

Set in the summer of 1944, the film centres on Shinji(Tetsuya Fujita), a ten-year-old Tokyoite evacuated from theruins of Tokyo to rural Toyama prefecture. Compared to thestraw sandals and threadbare clothes of the locals, Shinji'scrisp school uniform looks both glamorous and strange. Theschoolyard boss of the neighborhood is Takeshi (Yuji Horioka),the hard-driving son of a fisherman who says little but throwsa mean punch. Shinji soon falls in with the neighborhoodcrowd, but tension between the urban and rural cultures soonbuilds. At the same time, Shinji and his new schoolmatesdon't exactly know what is going on in the war. They see theB-29 bombers and the glow of cities on fire, but the problemsof being separated from one's mother and surviving amongone's peers loom larger than international politics.

Shonen Jidai, is a masterly film about war, childhood andmemory set in the beauty of rural Japan in a lost age.

Date: Thursday August 31Time: 7pmAdmission: $7 ($5 JCCC members)

GAGAKU COMES TO THE JCCCA Rare Evening of Japanese Imperial Court Music performed

by the Otonowaikai Ensemble of Kyoto

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience the oldest of Japaneseperforming arts with a history of over one thousand years.

Gagaku is the traditional music of the Japanese Imperial Courtwith roots reaching back to the 7th century. It is the oldest exist-ing court music from the Imperial Household of Japan and hasbeen played by musicians from the same families or guilds, formore than one thousand years. On August 28, the OtonowakaiEnsemble of Kyoto will mount a rare performance of Gagaku at theJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Kobayashi Hall. Join us andexperience the haunting sounds of the Japanese court and to seetheir magnificent costumes, masks and stately dances.Otonowakai was formed in 1994 in Kyoto, Japan, with more than20 group members. They have performed extensively in concertsand in shrines in Japan as well as overseas performances inMonaco, France, Prague, the Sydney Opera House in Australiaand at numerous locations throughout the United States.

Date : Monday August 28, 2006Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $20 JCCC members, $25 non-members

JCCC TORONTO TOKEN KAI MEETINGMembers of the Japanese Sword Club are invited to attend a lec-ture by Ken Noma on the Naminohira school. This school, found-ed in Satsuma (Kagoshima Prefecture), is one of the earliest inJapan (c. 980). The presentation will also examine SatsumaKoshirae (sword furniture) as well as the history and famous per-sonalities who came from this famous Han. As always, there willbe an interesting display of swords and calligraphy. The meetingwill take place Saturday September 30 from 1:00-5:00pm and isopen to members only. Please pre-register at 416-441-2345.

A MAGICAL EVENING OF KOTO,SHAKUHACHI AND JAPANESE DANCE

Last month the JCCC presented a veryspecial performance of Hogaku inKobayashi Hall featuring YoshioHiratsuka and the Korei-HogakukaiEnsemble. The ensemble performedboth original compositions and classicalpieces as part of a hugely successful and

well-attended evening. Their visit to Toronto even included aperformance on CITY-TV’s popular Breakfast Television. We lookforward to hosting these great artists again in the future.

NATSU MATSURIThe Natsu Matsuriand Obon Festival,held on July 8 atthe JCCC, provedto be anotherfantastic success.Thousands of visi-tors enjoyed thelively festivalatmosphere, thegreat food, theperfect weather

and spectacular taiko and odori performances. The festival is alwaysa special one because of the tremendous co-operative effort - it wastrue community festival, organized by many community organiza-tions. Everyone played an important role - Nikkei of all generations,the Buddhist Church, The New Japanese Canadian Association,JAVA … the list of supporters would include almost every groupwithin the community!!

Thank you everyone! The festival marked the 4th year of anexciting community tradition and we look forward to an even biggerand better festival next summer!

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YOGA CLASSES AT THE JCCCShinshin Toitsu - Unify your Body and Spirit

The JCCC is pleasedto announce excitingnews on our Shinshin-Toitsu Yoga classesthat started this spring.The classes have beenvery successful andthe JCCC has decidedto offer “AugustSpecial Promotion: 4

weeks” and “Fall Courses”. Classes are for men and women and the program will pro-

vide instruction in two different styles: Hatha and Ashtanga, alltaught by bilingual Japanese instructors. Our instructors are:Mariko Amano, Hiroshi Miyamoto and Peter Kosaka. All arecertified Yoga teachers and are bilingual so they can providedirection in either English or Japanese.

In order to guarantee quality of instruction, class sizes arelimited so please sign up soon.

August Special Promotion: 4 weeksHatha & Ashtanga: All levels

Hatha: A classical approach to Yoga and most widely practicein the west. Hatha yoga uses postures and conscious breath-ing in combination with mental focus to develop a body’sstrength, flexibility and endurance, correct body alignment, andpromote relaxation.

Ashtanga: A highly energized and dynamic form of Yoga,involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series ofpostures - producing internal heart and detoxifying the body.Ashtanga yoga improves circulation, maximize strength, con-centration and flexibility, and calms the mind.

Schedule: August 2 & 9: HathaAugust 16: Ashtanga (Peter Kosaka)August 23: Ashtanga(Mariko Amano)5:10pm - 6:40pm

Course Fee: $29.00(4 classes) + GSTDrop-in class: $10.00 + GST

Fall Courses: 12 weeksHatha: Beginners to Intermediate

Wednesdays, September 13 to November 295:10pm - 6:40pm

Ashtanga: Beginners to IntermediateThursdays, September 14 to November 305:10pm - 6:40pm

Courses Fee: $119 + GST per course (12 classes)Drop-in class: $12.00 + GST

Pre-registration is required. Class registration forms are avail-able on our website www.jccc.on.ca or at the JCCCReception Desk. A waiver form must also be filled out at theReception Desk on the first day of class.

JCCC EUCHRE TOURNAMENTEarlier this summer, the JCCC once again hosted a very enthusi-astic crowd of Euchre players. There were new players, regularsand returning players all gathered together. With 32 players, it wasthe largest field the tournament has ever seen. The mood waslight with a serious competitive undertone. Brothers faced sisters,fathers took on sons, and husbands squared off against wives. Ifthe noise level in the room was any indication - everyone had agreat time!

After nine games of play, Alan Yu, a rookie to the JCCC Euchretournament, took the 2006 title. He beat last year’s winner, MikeMulville Sr., by an astounding 6 points. Not far behind was ourthird place winner June Shin. Family rivalries were all talking,“rematch, next year”. Overall, the 4th annual tournament was a“roaring” success. We’ll see everyone again next year!!

TORONTO'S HIROSHIMA DAYIn commemoration to those affected by the Atomic Bomb and forthe elimination of Nuclear Weapons, there will be a Hiroshima Dayon Sunday August 6 and Nagasaki Day on Wednesday August 9- both at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. Cities around the worldwill participate in activities to remember the devastation of theatomic bombs and renew their commitment to stop the nuclearthreat.

Toronto is contributing its voice of solidarity in its statement,"Toronto says NO to Nuclear Weapons". Activities will includereading of a peace message, taiko by the Yakudo Drummers,poetry reading and musical performances. Toronto's HiroshimaDay coalition is comprised of local peace groups, working togeth-er to ensure Toronto's participation in commemorating this globalday of peace. The afternoon of peace activities is free to thepublic.

TORONTO FUKUOKA KENJINKAIANNUAL PICNIC

The Toronto Fukuoka Kenjinkai asks you to come out withyour family and friends for a relaxing day of games, socializ-ing and bento. Sunday, August 13, 2006, 10am - 5:00pm,RAIN OR SHINE. Admission: $2.00/adult; Seniors 80 andover, children 12 and under, FREE. This year the picnic haschanged to a new location: Ernest Thompson Seton Park(Eglinton and Don Mills area) Directions to ErnestThompson Seton Park: Eglinton Ave. East to Don Mills Rd.South to Overlea Blvd., turn West to Thorncliffe Park Drive.South, about 200 meters, on the East side between an apart-ment building, you will see a sign, ET Seton Park. Down thehill at the North end there is a parking circle before the bridge.Walk through, under the bridge and you will see the picnicshelter. If possible please bring along some folding chairs.Hope to see you all for a great day of FUN! Contact: Mr.S.Tominaga: 416-266-5746, Mr. S. Wakayama 416-742-7358.

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NOSTALGIA NIGHT 2006

Over 250 people gathered inthe Kobayashi Hall on June 24,to enjoy Nostalgia Night 2006.This year‘s event recognizedthe 50th Anniversary of twooutstanding teams who wontheir city championships;Honest Ed’s baseball team andthe Double S hockey team.

The Arashi hockey team who participated in the 2005Multicultural Hockey Tournament was also recognized. Manymembers of the teams were present and introduced to the audi-ence. Mel Tsuji, the well-known sports writer, interviewed thecaptains. Photographic panels and artifacts from various pastteams were displayed in the Shokokai Court.

Another feature this year was the cook-off contest, whichwas a take-off on the Iron Chef series. Three teams of Sanseiand Yonsei battled in the crowded Centre kitchen for an hourwith a predetermined list of ingredients plus the secret ingredi-ent, tako (octopus), which was announced at the start of the

contest. Not only were the dishesbeautifully presented and originallycooked, the taste category waspronounced excellent by the threejudges, James Heron, JCCCExecutive Director, ShizukoKadoguchi, Ikenobo Ikebana senseiand Chef Kunio Ishii of ToriichiCatering. The winners of the cook-off were Dereck Oikawa and AaronBeharrell.

The attendees were treated toa huge, delicious buffet table ofJapanese Canadian cuisine pre-pared by members of the Heritage

committee and volunteers. The 2006 event turned out to be oneof the most successful Nostalgia Nights, not only for the largestattendance but also for having many of the younger generationsattending the event.

photos by Mark Suzuki-Tsuji

BUYOKAI 2006At this time last year, the Toronto Buddhist Church was anxiouslyplanning their move to 1011 Sheppard Avenue West. To celebratethe first anniversary at their new home, the Bukkyo-kai BuyoGroup will be holding a benefit concert. Buyokai will feature per-formances by the Kozakura Dance School, Isshin Daiko, popularkaraoke singers and the Bukkyo-kai Buyo Group with a specialguest performance by the headmaster of the Kozakura DanceSchool, Iemoto Sumako Kozakura.

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006Time: 2pm (doors open at 1pm)Tickets: $20 general admissionPlace: The Toronto Buddhist Church

1011 Sheppard Avenue West (next to the Downsview subway station)

For tickets and more information, please contact the TorontoBuddhist Church at (416) 534-4302.

THE NEW JAPANESE CANADIANASSOCIATION (NJCA)

submitted by NJCA

A BBQ Party commemorating the NJCA's 30th anniversary will beheld on Sunday August 27 11:30am-3pm at the JCCC. BBQadmission $6 for adult, $12 for family (2 adults + 3 children), $4 forsenior and child.

The NJCA invites everyone who was involved in the associa-tion in one way or another in the past or present. It’s an afternoonof famous BBQ meat, cash bar, booths and kiosks, and doorprizes. Why don't you enjoy a beautiful summer day with friendscelebrating the 30th anniversary? The members (past and pres-ent) of the NJCA and its affiliate organizations are invited. You canjoin the NJCA at the door. (The annual membership fee is $20 forindividuals or families). Contact: Mr Nagaishi 905-475-7173 (Forbooth application as well), Ms Ono 416-763-1056 or Mr Sumida416-835-9633.

CANADIAN NATIONAL U14/U16 BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Almost 200 juniors from 10 provinces, ages between 13 and 15,were competing at the National Junior U14 and U16 champi-onships in Edmonton earlier this year. Nyl Yakura, a grade 7 stu-dent at William Dunbar Public School in Pickering, captured thegold in U14 Boys Singles. Over 50 U14 boys from all provincestook part in this event. Nyl was ranked/seeded number 3/4 in thedraw. Nyl competing in Mixed Doubles, partnered with Tracy Wongof Newmarket and captured Silver after losing in the finals toanother Ontario team. Nyl also received the sportsmanship awardfrom Badminton Canada.

He is currently spending 3 months in Indonesia for intensivetraining. This will be a lifetime experience and opportunity for Nyland we wish him all the best in his badminton career. Nyl’s longterm goal is to represent Canada one day at the Olympics (2012,2016 or 2022). At the 2006 Junior U14 Provincial Championshipslast April, Nyl captured 2 golds for Singles and Boys Doubles, anda silver for Mixed Doubles. Currently, Nyl is a member of theMandarin Badminton in Markham.

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Iron Chefs Derek & Aaron

GIFT SHOP NEWS

New Movies in stock! There are new DVDs available at theJCCC gift shop: “Late Spring” ($58.99) and “Early Summer”($64.99) directed by Yasujiro Ozu, and “The Eel” ($32.99)directed by the late Shohei Imamura. Shohei Imamurapassed away in May. He was the only Japanese moviedirector to ever win two Palme D’Or Award at the CannesFilm Festival. Enjoy these Japanese classics!

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Stamps Mrs. Violet Green Kimono & ObiMr. & Mrs. Thomas Hashimoto 50Mrs. Nobuyo Henderson 10Yoshio Hiratsuka &

Korei-Hogakukai Ensemble 150Mr. Ken Hotta 25Mr. Jim Imada Wood TurningsMr. & Mrs. Takao Irizawa 100Mr. & Mrs. James Ito 100Japanese American

National Museum USD 5,000Sedai Project

JCCC Judo Kai 200Mr. & Mrs. Koji & Elaine Kari 15Mr. Samuel Kuwahara 25Mr. B.A. Laplante 10Ms. Cheryl Lim 20Mr. & Mrs. Robert Marubashi 50

In honour of Dawna Kobayashi Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Matsubayashi 65Mrs. Hisako Minemoto 30Mrs. Sumi Morito 100Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Moritsugu 100Mr. Arthur M. Okimura 30Mr. & Mrs. Tak Sagara 15Mr. & Mrs. Tak Shiga 100Mr. & Mrs. Shigeo Tabata 50Mr. George Takahashi 100Mr. & Mrs. Tad Tanabe 100Mr. & Mrs. Rick Tazumi 50

Shiz & George Tsuyuki's 50th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Tazumi 50Happy Birthday Dawna Kobayashi

Tobu Canada Wakayama Kenjin Kai 50

Mrs. Ruth Yoriko Tsujimura 30Mr. & Mrs. Robert Willson 10Mrs. Pat Adachi PaintingMr. & Mrs. Maw Mori 20

Nostalgia Night Ms. Donna Wuest 100Ms. Elizabeth Yamashita Wedding Kimono

In Memoriam In memory of Bill Kazuo Aoki Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kuwahara 25Mr. & Mrs. George Nakamura 20Mr. George Shoji Toyama 20In memory of Chieko Clare ShimonoTsujimoto Mr. & Mrs. K. Kanda 500In memory of Eleanor Ruth Ogaki Mr. Charles Ogaki 200Dr. Tatsuo Hori 50Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi 25Mr. & Mrs. John Kinoshita 20Mrs. Yukiko Nakamura 40Mr. & Mrs. Bob Nishino 25Ms. Fumi Sasaki 20Mrs. Alice Takimoto 25Mr. & Mrs. George Tsushima 25Mrs. Kana Watanabe 20Mr. Ken Yamada 20In memory of Erma Ikeno Mrs. Ruth Yoriko Tsujimura 25In memory of Helen KawaguchiMr. & Mrs. Robert Marubashi 100In memory of Isao Hugh Nakata Mr. Paul Collins 30Mr. & Mrs. John Fujimoto 20Mrs. Mary Kawasaki 20Mr. & Mrs. Mack Oikawa 25Mrs. Teruko Otani 20Mrs. Miyoshi Tomihiro 25In memory of Jesse Nishihata Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sano 30In memory of Joseph Hamade Mrs. Joan Hirano 20Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kusano 20Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kuwahara 25Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sano 30In memory of John Irie Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 30Mrs. Chizuko Yasui 20In memory of Kazumi Kawahara Mrs. Yasuko Kawahara 100In memory of Lily Yuriko Saito Mrs. Mary Kawasaki 20Mrs. Catherine Kumamoto 20Pat Fraser, Judi Saito &

Carole Muranaka 300Mrs. Toshiko Usami 25

In memory of Lucy Masuda Mrs. Kay Matsumoto 20In memory of Ken Iwai Ms. Stephanie Noble 25In memory of Kiyoshi Yamamoto Mr. & Mrs. Kazuo Arai 100In memory of Matsuye Aoki Mr. & Mrs. Hiroshi & Mary Aoki 100In memory of Percy Cheng Mr. & Mrs. George Tsushima 25In memory of Shichan Takashima Lisa Sheinin & Howard Cohen 100In memory of Shoji Nakashima Dr. Noble Hori 200Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi 100Mrs. Geraldine Kikuta 40Mr. & Mrs. Herb Kikuta 30Mr. Ted Kodama 20Ms. Atsuko Nakashima 30Mr. Jack Tanaka 20Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tanaka 20Mr. & Mrs. Tony Tonegawa 50In memory of Tamio & Miyoko MarubashiMr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Cowan 100In memory of Toshiharu Kobayashi Mrs. Doris Fujioka 20Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ito 50Mrs. Grace Kobayashi 150

Bazaar Mrs. Pat Adachi PaintingChor Trillium 30Tori Ichi Catering Inc. 800Trim Masters Limited

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Supporting MembersAmbassador:Mr. & Mrs. Martin Kobayashi 1,000Mr. & Mrs. George Toyota 1,000Leader:Mr. & Mrs. Paul Marubashi 450Ms. Dawn Maruno 500Partner:Mrs. Pat Adachi 150Mr. & Mrs. Miki Kobayashi 115Mrs. Toshie Miura 150Mr. & Mrs. Mataharu Otsu 115Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Saito 100Mr. George Takahashi 150Mr. & Mrs. Kamezo Tanaka 150

DONATIONS TO THE JCCCAs of July 6, 2006

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

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Once a month, the Japan Information Centre (JIC) screens short

video features on modern Japanese culture, society and other

subjects in the JIC Event Room. Each English-language, lunch-

hour screening (12:10-12:45pm) features a regular showing of

episodes from the series Japan Video Topics, as well as other

culturally relevant videos in the JIC collection. These screenings

are a wonderful opportunity to discover many things about

Japan that you never knew before! Feel free to drop in with your

lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan on the Event

Room’s large movie screen and theatrical sound system.

Admission is free, and you’re bound to learn a lot about Japan in

the process!

SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 11th, 2006Rekishi Kaido

- Part Four [This Week: Koyasan (Mt. Koya), Nachi-no-Ohtaki(Great Waterfall of Nachi), Kumano Ancient Road, Chikatsu-Atsuka, Habikino.]

Traditional Japanese Sports - Naginata (A look at the art of theJapanese Halberd.) Japan Video Topics

• Getting Close to the Animals (The special aquariums, glass tunnels and transparent domes of Asahiyama Zoo allows visitors to safely get within just feet of the animalsand experience their world like never before!)

• When Computers Can’t Match Human Skill (Welcome to the world of Machi-Kÿba, small-scale factories whose skilled artisans make goods that rival if not exceed the quality of those produced in the world’s most advanced manufacturing plants.

• Aomori - Land of Contrasts (The harsh winters of Aomori prefecture are more than counterbalanced by its beautifulcherry blossoms in Spring, its lively Nebuta Summer festival and its colourful Fall harvests.)

• Kyoto Gozan Fire Festival - (This late-August festival is theclimax of the O-Bon festival in Kyoto. Giant bonfires in theshape of religious kanji characters light the mountainsidesabove the city to bid farewell to departing spirits.)

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

LUNCHTIME VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTREby The Consulate General Of Japan

ISSEI DAYThe Board of Directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centreinvites all who are 70 years and older to Issei Day, SundayOctober 1, 2006 in the Kobayashi Hall at the JCCC. This year weare celebrating the 44th anniversary of Issei Day. Every year, over300 Issei, Nisei and a handful of Sansei celebrate this annualevent. The day is full of activities and entertainment, which is fullof songs, odori and sing-songs. We want to see all seniors 70 andover come out and enjoy an afternoon full of entertainment andfriends. As usual, a wonderful and tasty bento will be served dur-ing intermission. The program begins at 2:00pm and concludes at5:00pm.

Issei Day Committee

Hilary Yamazaki (left), Yoko Matsuno - absent, Yoko Murphy

Roster change! Once again the summer season brings about somereception staff changes at the JCCC. We say goodbye to Chitose,who will be returning to Japan shortly. We wish Galina well - shetoo is off to Japan, but will be teaching English as part of the JETprogramme. Jaime moves from being receptionist and ends herJCCC career as the Kamp Kodomo Programme Leader. She hasgraduated teacher's college and hopes to be teaching Grade 7 inthe fall. Thank you to everyone for being part of the JCCC and wewish you the best of luck in the future.

We welcome three new part-time staff to the JCCC receptionteam. Yoko, Hilary and Yoko! Over the past few months, each hascompleted their training at the reception desk and is looking for-ward to helping you in either languages, English or Japanese. Allthree are working part-time at the JCCC and also attending schoolpart or full time. Please stop by and say hi next time you visit theJCCC.

CHANGING FACES

MOMIJI HOLDS SUCCESSFULBOWLATHON

The Board, Staff and most importantly, the hundreds of clients ofMomiji Health Care Society wish to thank the more than twohundred bowlers, thousands of sponsors, prize donors and volun-teers for the success of the recent bowlathon. The proceeds, tobe reserved for equipment replacements, will benefit so manyseniors. We think a good time was had by all - see you next year!

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The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday July 16.Returning back to its original summer date, the event sawover 300 volunteers in attendance. The afternoon startedwith some rousing games of Bingo, saw the introductionof the Nisei Veteran Award winners and the CommunitySeishin Award recipients, and ended with a celebration ofthe Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recipients. ChefKunio Ishii of Torii Ichii rounded out the evening with afabulous buffet featuring roast beef and Japanese food.

The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills ofour volunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part ofthe JCCC’s programs, events and just about every otheraspect of the operation of the Centre. Arigato Day is justa small measure of our gratitude.

Thank you very much and Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!

2006 Ontario Volunteer Service Award RecipientsEach year the JCCC nominates volunteers in differentcategories to receive this award from the Province ofOntario.

ARIGATO DAY

caption - JCCC Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients

Community Seishin AwardAwarded for exceptional service to the JCCC andcommunity which may reflect contributions other thanvolunteering.

ART AND CULTURE

Mariko Iseki Eiji KujiraiPeter Hanzel Laurie-Ann NakagawaWarren Kawaguchi Harold Takayesu

SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPERATIONS

Edna Uda Christine OkawaraKoko Kikuchi Tsutomo (Tom) TanakaHenry Sugimoto Ruth RyojiGeorge Yano Linda OikawaNaomi Takasaki Ayako TsushimaMinnie Hemmy Akio Oda

Roy & Shirley Murakami (centre) surrounded by family and Marty Kobayashi

Kaz (left) and Tom Nishio with Marty Kobayashi

John Kawaguchi with Marty Kobayashi

Don Shaw Tom NishioLydia Shaw Kaz NishioJohn Kawaguchi Roy and ShirleyMasatoshi Fujii Murakami and family Yoshi Kamiyama

Nisei Veteran AwardAward sponsored by the Nisei Veterans given to theyoung members of the community whose service to theJCCC reflect the values and qualities exemplified by theJapanese Canadian Veterans

Shujon Mazumder Sally Saori Sugimoto

Sally Sugimoto with veterans Tom Nishio (left) and MinoruYatabe (right)

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August 2006

Remembering Thomas Kazuhiko AraiTo some, being a member at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is more than just the membership, it is also participating in activities and events, volunteering time and assistance, and being part of a community. Thomas Arai was one of those members.

Born in B.C. Canada in 1925 to a hard working and loving family, Thomas grew up in a rural environment where his family was involved with strawberry farming. Like many Japanese Canadian families Thomas and his family was relocated and interned during WWII. After the War Thomas began working for the B.C. Security Commission but in the mid 40’s he moved to Toronto to be with his brother. He worked various jobs in Toronto but eventually he studied auto mechanics and went into the business with his brother.

In the early 1950’s Thomas met and married the love of his life Betty Lou. Betty Lou was a nurse but she also was, and still is, a professor of Ikebana. Betty Lou regularly teaches Ikebana classes at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, and Thomas would often assist Betty Lou when she would teach. Thomas also helped others at the Centre, and was not shy to volunteer his time and friendship when needed. Thomas and Betty Lou have helped bring meaning and value to the Centre and to those who use it.

Thomas not only devoted his time to the JCCC but was also known to spend time at his local church helping out youth who needed guidance and support. Thomas was a wonderfully dedicated man who was known to be meticulous and tidy, and generous and understanding. He was a craftsman and an artist known for his watercolours. He loved cars and loved to drive; he often would drive out west and has driven as far west as Alaska.

Sadly Thomas passed away on June 20th, 2006. He was surrounded by his loving wife and his many nieces and nephews. His spirit and dedication will forever live on at the JCCC.

Thomas will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is saddened by the loss of a great member, and most importantly a great friend.

“It was very sad to lose such a great man and friend like Tom. He was a great volunteer, a hard worker, and always reliable. He was a quiet man who made a huge impact on us all. He is deeply missed.”

- Sid Ikeda, Special Ambassador JCCC

Thomas Arai’s family have expressed that all memorial donations be made to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre - Capital Campaign, in memory of Thomas Arai.

Our sincerest thanks go out to all of those who have already made a donation in the memory of Thomas Arai.

“On behalf of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas Arai. Tom was a true Japanese Canadian gentleman. For me he was the embodiment of the best qualities associated with the community; modesty, humility, quiet strength and considerable artistic accomplishment. It seems fi tting that so many contributions have been made to our capital expansion in Tom’s name. It is wonderful to see that his contribution will be refl ected the physical building as well as in its spirit.”

James Heron, Executive DirectorJCCC

If you would like to make a donation to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in memory of Thomas Arai please call the JCCC at 416-441-2345. Or if you have any questions regarding the Capital Campaign, or if you would like to learn more about Leaving a Legacy at the JCCC please contact Bill Petruck at 416-441-2345 ext. 225.