exciting year ahead at the jccc!
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1March 2008 2008年3月 Vol.34 Issue 3
Exciting year ahead at the JCCC! JCCCこの一年の注目行事
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2007-2008 JCCC Board of DirectorsPresident Martin KobayashiVP – Expansion Gary KawaguchiVP – Management Ann AshleyVP – Legacy Arthur ItoVP – Heritage Ken NomaVP – Marketing/Membership Dereck OikawaSpecial Ambassador Sid IkedaSecretary/VP- Projects Sharon MarubashiTreasurer Sri KuganPast President Steve OikawaExecutive Director James HeronDirectors-at-large Wai Chak Donna Davis Glen Inamoto Ojan Jamkhou Jane Liu Yuki Nakamura
Lorene Nagata Russell Onizuka Tak YoshidaAdvisors Miki Kobayashi Mickey Matsubayashi Fred Sasaki Connie Sugiyama
JCCC StaffJames Heron Executive Director [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi Accounting/General Administration Manager [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko IshiharaCommunity Rentals [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine SekiCorporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally KumagawaMembership/Database Administrator [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.223
Toshiko Yamashita Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki HipshReceptionist/Giftshop [email protected] 416-441-2345 ext.222
Constantin DutescuOperations and Techinical [email protected] 416-460-3522
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko YamashitaJapanese Translation: Toshiko YamashitaCover Photo: Kazuo Hamasaki "Bamboo by Moonlight"
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:[email protected] 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 April 08 issue is Wednesday March 12, 2008.日本語の記事も受け付けています。4月号の締め切りは2008年3月12日(水）です。
CALENDAR OF EVENTSMAR/APRIL/MAY 2008
MarchSat&Sun 1&2 Haru Matsuri Sat 8 Karaoke Club Mon 10 Nikkei Kids’ Day Mon 10 Kamp Kodomo starts Mon 17 Spring classes start Wed 19 Manju Workshop Fri 21 JCCC CLOSED (Good Friday) Thu 27 Movie Night "Tenchu" Sat 22 Karaoke Club Fri 28 Speaker Session Sat 29 Celebration of the life of Yone KobayashiApril Sat 12 Karaoke Club Wed 16 Manju Workshop W-F 16-18 Koto Workshop Sat 19 Haru no Utamatsuri Thu 24 Movie Night Fri 25 Speaker Session Sun 27 Mochitsuki for Bazaar
May Sat 3 Bazaar Thu 8 Origami Workshop Sat 10 Karate Tournament Thu 15 Masako Goto Pottery Exhibit opening Sat 17 Karaoke Club Mon 19 JCCC CLOSED (Victoria Day) Wed 21 Manju Workshop Fri 23 Gene DiNovi Jazz Concert Sun 25 Sogetsu Flower Show Thu 29 Movie Night Fri 30 Speaker Session Sat 31 Karaoke Club
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2 JCCC Bazaar
3 Movie Night "Tenchu"
3 Heritage News
4 Upcoming Events
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JCCC BAZAARJust a quick reminder about our annual JCCC Bazaar. It’s coming up on Saturday May 3, 2008 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm. We appreciate the fantastic support of all of the donors and the community. We hope that you will consider helping us out again this year. While we normally accept donations from early in the year, we ask that you do not bring them in until after March 31st this year. Until the construction is finished, we have very limited storage space for your generous donations. We are also looking for any volunteers to help with preparation before and on the day of the Bazaar. Please keep a lookout for more information in our April Newsletter. Thank you again for all your support. We look forward to a successful 2008 Bazaar!
MOVIE NIGHT "TENCHU"Directed by Gosha Hideo and starring Katsu Shintaro and Nakadai Tatsuya, TENCHU is a story of Okada Izo, a low ranking samurai of the Tosa Clan who falls under the influence of Takechi Hanpeita, an aspiring politician, and carries out a series of increasingly brutal asassinations. The film co-stars famed writer Mishima Yukio as Tanaka Shinbei, another famous killer from that era. All the characters are based on real historical figures, and the story and action are according to historian Romulus Hillsborough, “surprisingly accurate”.
Date: Thursday March 27, 2008Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $5 JCCC members, $7 non-membersSPRING YOGA CLASSES
Shinshin Toitsu – Unify your Body and Spirit! Classes are suitable both for men and women. Classes are taught in English but Japanese or English individual assistance will be provided depending on your preference.
Hatha: Gentle relaxing Yoga. Uses postures and conscious breathing in combination with mental focus to develop a body’s flexibility and endurance, correct body alignment and promote relaxation.
Dates: Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2008 Time: 5:10pm - 6:40pmFee: 9 classes $90 (plus GST)Drop-In Class: $12 plus GST (Non-JCCC members welcome)
Ashtanga: A highly energized and dynamic form of Yoga. Involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures and improves circulation, maximize strength, concentration and flexibility and calms the mind.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 19 - May 14, 2008Fee: 9 classes $90 (plus GST)Time: 5:10pm - 6:40pmDrop-In Class: $12 plus GST (Non-JCCC members welcome)A martial arts/yoga waiver form must be filled out when registering. Please bring your own yoga mat.
TAMIO WAKAYAMA AND THE DREAM OF RICHES
The JCCC Heritage Committee invites you to hear Tamio Wakayama, one of the key organizers of the Dream of Riches Exhibition, share his personal experiences in the development of the original installation. Please join us in the JCCC Gallery; light refreshments will be served. Admission is free but reservations are recommended. Please RSVP to 416-441-2345 or [email protected].
Date: Saturday March 8, 2008Time: 1:00pmLocation: JCCC GalleryAdmission free
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Nikkei Kids DayMonday March 10, 2008
Theme: Manga and AnimeTwo free sessions to choose from
9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
At Nikkei Kids Day, children can:· Learn about Japanese prefectures at the special kenjin kai displays· Design their own family crest (kamon)· Make onigiri· Create manga origami· Draw manga· View anime feature movies· Tour A DREAM OF RICHES EXHIBIT in the JCCC Gallery· And 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 [email protected] to register. See you there!
Nikkei Kids Day is a great chance to involve grandparents, parents, and children in ac-tivities that will encourage children to be-gin research about their family‛s Japanese ancestry.
Organized by the JCCC Heritage Committee“Helping to Preserve the Past Today”
2 GENERATIONS: RAPPER NISH RAAWKS AND SANSEI
DAD, BOB MITSURU NISHIKAWAThis month the Heritage Committee is proud to present two well-known musical members of our community: Derek Nishikawa a.k.a. Rapper Nish Raawks, and his karaoke singing father, Robert Mitsuru Nishikawa in the Shokokai Court on Friday March 28, 2008 at 7:00pm. The yonsei (fourth generation JC) rapper has performed at the Powell Street Festival in Vancouver and at the JCCC and is well known in the Toronto music community. His father Bob, 67,
was a Lemon Creek internee who was deported to Hikone, Shiga-ken as a young boy and later returned to Canada. Bob is a familiar face at the JCCC, entertaining on stage for many years. “My grandparents are like my heroes,” says Nish Raawks, born and raised in Scarborough. “Just for the fact that they survived all the bull they went through. They could both speak English and both told me stories about Japan and Vancouver, never negative just positive stories. My grandfather was a ‘classic’ grandfather-type figure except instead of talking while we peeled potatoes, he told me stories while we pounded rice for mochi.” Please join us for this first intergenerational talk with “Nikkei Voice” writer Norm Ibuki. Light refreshments will be served after the talk.
Photo courtesy of Mika Fukuma
MARCH 2008 JCCC HERITAGE EVENTS
Please come and join us! All events are free admission and are held at the JCCC.
Satruday March 8, 2008 at 1:00pmTamio Wakayama and "A Dream To Riches" exhibit
Monday March 10, 2008 at 9:00am and 1:00pmNikkei Kids Day
Friday March 28, 2008 at 7:00pmSpeaker Session: Robert and Derek Nishikawa
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With the completion of the Phase III construction, the JCCC will be in full swing this year with an exciting line-up of concerts and performances and much more, including popular annual events such as the JCCC Bazaar, Natsu Matsuri, and Road to Asia. Look for details in upcoming issues of the newsletter.
Gene Dinovi's Japanese Suite in Jazz May 23, 2008An Evening of Rakugo with Katsura Sanshi June 3, 2008JCCC Gala / Sophie Milman performance Fall 2008Gujo Odori / Natsu Matsuri Summer 2008Japanese potter Masako Goto exhibition May 2008Traditional Noh lecture and performance October 1, 2008 ...and more!
Photo courtesy of Noboru Iromoto
Photo courtesy of Sandra Symonds
Top performers from Japan and Canada promise an exciting year at the JCCC
Sophie Milman
Nagata Shachu
Noh Master Kawamura
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TSURUSHIBINAVisitors to this year’s exceptional popular NJCA-JCCC Oshogatsu-kai had the chance to enjoy a stunning display of Tsurushi Bina Kazari (Hanging Hina Doll Decorations). These beautiful decorations have a long history in Japan where, during the Edo period, families would use these to celebrate the March Girl’s Day Festival. The dolls were made and donated by Sayoh Yabu and her team of generous volunteers. You can look forward to enjoying these Tsurushi Bina at many future JCCC events and, of course, our 2008 Spring Festival.
MARCH VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
by the Consulate General of JapanFeel free to drop in with your lunch! Admission is free!
WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2008 1:45pm-2:35pm(Encore Presentation from January 2007)Project X: Innovators – Train of Thought: The Story of the Shinkansen (Presented by the Japan Foundation, Toronto.)
FRIDAY MARCH 14, 2008 12:10pm-12:50pmJapan’s Everyday Harmony - Flowers The people of Japan have always been attuned to the changing seasons, incorporating natural elements into their lives. Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, typifies this trait. This program presents the Japanese affinity for seasonal blossoms and the unique ways flowers are enjoyed in Japan.
Japan Video Topics · Try new products for free at “Sample Lab”· Revealing the Hidden Side of Industry· Eating on the Train – “Ekiben” boxed meals· A Designer’s Ideas Transform Local Industries
N.B. There will be an Encore Presentation of this Screening on Wednesday March 19 at 1:00pm.
FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2008 12:10pm-12:55pmJIC Signature Series: Japan Video Topics “Golden Digest”A collection of Japan Video Topics episodes featuring the increasingly active, community-focused lives of Japan’s senior citizens.
· Never Too Old to Play· Oasis for the Elderly· Grandparents Return to School· Golden Company· Cyber Town in the Snow· Living Together· Disability – Mother of Invention· Power Rehabilitation· Learning from Tradition· Senior Volunteers Work Abroad· The Man who Mapped Japan
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
MOMIJI’S 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BOWLATHON
by Yoneko WestergaardMomiji's popular Bowlathon will be back this spring on Saturday May 24, 2008. It’s never too early to organize your team and line up sponsors. Please visit www.momiji.on.ca/bowlathon for more information.
Photo courtesy of Noboru Iromoto
TORU DODO CD HAS ARRIVED! Two months ago, young jazz artist Toru Dodo held a dazzling concert at JCCC. Now, there's good news for those who miss his music or missed his concert! His CD titled "Dodo 3" is currenlty available at the gift shop priced at $22 (+tax). 10% discount applies to JCCC members so come and add this jazz gem to your collection!
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HARU NO UTAMATSURI AT THE JCCCby Kunio Suyama
WELCOME NEWS! Haru no Utamatsuri (Spring Songfest) will return on April 19, 2008. Co-sponsored by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, JCCC Karaoke Club and Toronto Geino Aikokai it will be an evening of enjoyment, full of popular enka songs, nostalgic natsumelo songs and a hilarious skit or two. Spring Utamatsuri is presented in a series of songs with particular themes such as: Haru no Uta series, Okuni Meguri series, Matatabi series, Nihoncho series and Koi no Uta Ko-na (corner) series. Haru no Uta Matsuri of course will welcome the season with heartwarming songs symbolic of spring. Okuni Meguri songs will then take you on a sentimental journey through the islands of Japan. Matatabi songs are the happy go-lucky thrills enjoyed by all. If Nihoncho songs are traditional Japanese style love songs, then the ensuing series of Koi no Uta songs, you might say, are the modern version of Japanese love songs. Haru no Utamatsuri, a songfest complemented by odori numbers and skits that will elicit resounding laughter, should be your next not-to-be-missed event. Come early for udon, sushi, bento, zenzai and other delicious snacks. Mark this on your calendar, HARU NO UTAMATSURI at the JCCC Kobayashi Hall, Saturday April 19, 2008 from 7:00pm. Admission will be $15 (reserved seating only). For tickets and information, please call: Evelyn Sato 416-752-6879 Keiko Kuroyama 416-489-9929 Keiko Omori 416-531-2749 Etsuko Doyama 416-291-7002
MOMIJI HEALTH CARE SOCIETY BAZAAR
by Chris Okawara, Momiji Bazaar ChairMomiji Health Care Society staff and volunteers are hard at work planning the upcoming Community Bazaar which will be held on Saturday April 5, 2008 at 3555 Kingston Road at Markham Road from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. This is Momiji’s largest fund-raising event of the year, in support of our many community programs. Please think of Momiji as you identify things you no longer need: plants, Japanese ware, crafts, paperbacks, toys and children’s books are special favorites. The manju, karinto, sushi, and baked goods booths will be glad of your contributions – they are always early sell-outs. Become involved as a volunteer. Come help at our manju and sushi bees the day before: pass on your skills to the next generation (we have jobs for the inexperienced too!); offer your help in setting up, tearing down and in manning the various stations. If you are able to help in any of these tasks, please contact Jovel Patricio at the Momiji office 416-261-6683 to be put in touch with the correct team. Finally, come out April 5th and meet your friends, hunt for treasures and enjoy some Japanese cuisine. We hope to see you all at Momiji Centre!
HIROSHIMA KENJINKAI SHINBOKUKAIby Kay Yaguchi
The Hiroshima Kenjinkai’s 102nd annual shinbokukai will take place at the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W., Downsview, on Saturday March 15, 2008. Registration will start at 12:30pm to be followed by a memorial service at 1:00pm, a short business meeting, Bingo, group sing song and karaoke, the obento and finally a draw for door prizes.There will be ample time for socializing. Not only those of Hiroshima origin but any others who are interested are all cordially invited to join in the fun and games. Interested parties are asked to contact the following so that an accurate count of attendees may be established: Kay Yaguchi 416-757-4306, Toronto George Nakano 905-785-9381, Mississauga Mike Honda 905-385-6325, Hamilton
JOIN THE SANSEI CLUB!by the Sansei Club
Meet new friends and participate in fun social activities! The club is free. There are no membership fees and although the club was initially targeted to Sansei (3rd generation Japanese) in the 30s and 40s age range, the club has evolved into a friendship club with a wide variety of people. We currently have over 40 members of differerent age ranges and of different heritage. So, you don’t have to be a Sansei to join! The club is open to everyone. Past activities include dinners, barbeques, movies, picnics, boat cruises, wine tours, casino trips, games nights, house parties and Christmas dinner. For more information, call Sandra at 416-503-1260.
NO MORE HIROSHIMA, NO MORE NAGASAKI
The National Film Board Colin Low Award Winner for Best Canadian Documentary “No More Hiroshima, No More Nagasaki” (Japanese version), directed by Yuki Nakamura, will air on OMNI TV channel on Sunday March 30, 2008 at 7:00pm. This documentary film is a powerful telling of the horrendous disaster of the August 1945 nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Survivors describe in detail their personal experience and tell the story of how through survival comes the courage to live. Their message is the same: peace must prevail with the lessons learnt from this colossal human force of war and destruction. For more information on the film, please visit www.iwdtoronto.com/YukiNakamura.htm
TORONTO KUMAMOTO KENJINKAIby Kumamoto Kenjinkai
57th Annual Shinbokukai will be held on Saturday March 29, 2008 at the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. West.The Shinbokukai will start at 1:00pm with a memorial service, followed by the annual general meeting, cash bingo, entertainment, obento supper, and fukubiki. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family, grandparents! The fee $15 per person; free to members 80 and over. Annual membership is single $3, couple $5. For reservations, please call Arthur 416-444-3702 or Martha 416-466-9096.
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JAPANESE CANADIAN INVITATIONAL BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
by Christine TakasakiThis event is open to anyone of Japanese descent, his or her spouse and offspring. It will be held on Sunday April 27, 2008, at Glenforest Secondary School, Mississauga. The tournament attracts players of all age groups with varying levels of skill--from novice and juniors (under 16 and under 21) to seniors and veterans(over 45). After a day of badminton and fun, a raffle and door prizes, the group retires to a private residence for a delicious oriental buffet. For further details, please phone 416-441-2345 ext. 221. See you there!
KARATE TOURNAMENTby Mark Uyeda
Hello from the JCCC Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate Club! We will be hosting the Canadian Invitational Spring Karate Championships, on Saturday May 10, 2008. The Tournament will be held in Kobayashi Hall with opening ceremonies at 10:00am. Tsumura Shihan 8th Dan, having taught Karate at the JCCC since it first opened, has seen thousands of students spread out around the World and Canada to teach Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate (one of the four major styles of classical Japanese karate). This tournament will see competitors attending from as far away as Ar-gentina, Ireland, and Italy and many Canadian provinces. Mark the date on your calendar and come support JCCC Karate. Spectator Admission: $5 adult, $2 child under 12 Any inquires please contact Mark Uyeda, 5th Dan Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai Karate, 3rd Dan Ryukyu Kobudo, Canadian Director, Ito-su-Ryu Karatedo International Federation (I.K.I.F.) at Honbu Dojo 416-233-3478.
GREENWOOD REUNIONby Greenwood Reunion Committee
A reunion of former Greenwood, Grand Forks, Midway and Christina Lakes will be held on Sunday June 29, 2008 in the Shokokai Court at the JCCC. Seating is limited so please submit your acceptance as soon as possible. The cut-off date will be May 15, 2008 unless the quota is reached before.Please send an email to [email protected] or contact the following people:
Faye Harafuji (Yonemitsu) 416-447-3413Sachi Nakai 416-429-3598Steve Hamamoto (Shuji Doyama) 905-237-3038Yuki Onizuka 416-444-9244
Please send your cheque or money order to “Greenwood Reunion” ($40 per person) to one of the following:
Greenwood Reunion Greenwood Reunionc/o Miyoko Noda c/o Steve Hamamoto3555 Kingston Rd. Apt. 704 23 Marble Bridge DriveScarborough, ON M18 304 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4K5
Also, please forward pictures of that era or of present town to be included in slide presentation either by email or by mail. If by mail, please include name and address.
KATARI JAPANESE STORYTELLINGby Yusuke Tanaka
The 14th Katari Japanse Storytelling will be held on March 29th at the Japan Foundation as part of Canada-Japan 80th anniversary event programme. Performance features funny, adventurous Japanese folklore, Rakugo classics and contemporary stories accompanied by music! Stories are told in English.For 10 years old +
Date & Time: Saturday March 29, 2008, 3:00pm-5:00pmLocation: The Japan Foundation, Toronto 131 Bloor Street West (Bay + Avenue Road) 2nd floor of Colonnade Bldg.Admission: Free (RSVP required to 416-966-1600 ex. 500 or [email protected])
List of storytellers:*Mika Fukuma & Yuko Nozoe “The Haunted House”*Masako Yasunishi “The Thief”*Sharon Isac “Singing Skull”*Yusuke Tanaka “The Man Called So-Be-It”*Tane Akamatsu “Saburo”*Momoko Oishi “Tengu Judgement”Music by Yoshito & Chie Yamano Duet: Didgeridoo and Sitar
For further details, please contact Yusuke Tanaka at 416-386-0287 or nikkei1@bellnet. ca. Co-sponsored by The Japan Foundation and Toronto Festival of Storytelling.
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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of February 10, 2008
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCCMs Reiko Baba 20Mr Ian Darabie 15Mrs Shizuko Fujimoto 30Mrs Hanaye H Isoki 200Mr Rob Johnston 150Kaede Bunko 190Mrs Teruyo Kitamura 20Mr and Mrs David Klotz 66Mr and Mrs Thomas Matsushita 50Mrs Mary Tomie Mizutani 30Mr and Mrs Harry Nobuto 50Mr and Mrs Mack Oikawa 65Mr George Saito 50Mr and Mrs Jim Sakamoto 50Mr Frederick Sasaki 5,000
Sedai ProjectMr Brian Smeathers & Ms Miyuki Ito 25St Andrew's Japanese Anglican Church 200
From Annual BazaarMr Harold Takayesu 100Mr and Mrs Tsuzuku Takeuchi 100Mr Howie H Toda 100Toronto Chapter National Association of Japanese Canadians 1,500
‘Dream of Riches’ exhibitMr John-Vincent Troiano 10
In honour of Glenn Inamoto's 50th Birthday Mr John Bai 100Mr and Mrs Stephen Carlin 150Ms Freda Dong 50Mr and Mrs Anthony Faiella 100Ms Laura Filippetto 200Mr and Mrs Tim Hylton 100Mr John McDowell 50Mr Andrew Munro 50Mr Andre Robillard 50Mr Bill Robinson & Ms Cathy Simmons 100Mr Brian Toda 50
In MemoriamIn memory of Akiko IdeMrs Pat Y Kusano 20Mrs Kay Mende 20Mr and Mrs Harvey Okawara 25Mr and Mrs Richard Shiozaki 50Mr and Mrs Robert Takagi 25Mrs Eiko Tateishi 10Mr and Mrs Sachio Tomihiro 20Mrs Betty Ura 50In memory o f Frank KumagaiMrs Haruko Nakashima 25In memory of Fujie HamaMr and Mrs Hugo Hama 300In memory of Jim UraMrs Shizuko Fujimoto 25In memory of Masakichi and Chise SaitoMs Frances Saito 300In memory of Mikiko OtsuMr and Mrs Steve Organ 200Mr and Mrs Tad Oyagi 50In memory of Mits TaninoMrs Doris Fujioka 20
Mrs Pat Y Kusano 20Mr and Mrs Bud Madokoro 15Mr and Mrs Richard Shiozaki 50In memory of Rose TsujiMs Patricia Tsuji 200In memory of Shig MagasuyeMrs Mae Nagasuye 100In memory of Takako KoboMr Marty Gross 25In memory of Teiko KishimotoMs Patti Kishimoto 25In memory of Toshio BandoMrs Doris Fujioka 20Mr and Mrs Tom Oyagi 20In memory of Yukiko NakamuraMrs Pat Adachi 50Mrs Janet Aitken 25Mrs Betty Lou Arai 40Mr and Mrs Dick Arai 75Mrs Tosh Fukuda 50Mr and Mrs Wallace Fukumoto 30Mr and Mrs Tets Harada 25Mr Damon Hartlin 25Mr George Hiraki &
Mr and Mrs Stanley Hiraki 150Mr Mike Honda 20Dr Tatsuo Hori 50Mr and Mrs Arthur Ikeda 25Mr and Mrs Sid Ikeda 50Mr and Mrs Fujio Inamoto 25Mr and Mrs Kiyo Ise 25Mr and Mrs George Iwata 25Anonymous 50Mr and Mrs Tom Kawabe 25Mr and Mrs Ritz Kinoshita 25Families of Vince Kishimoto, Reg Kishimoto,
Janie Beckley & Patti Kishimoto 100Mr and Mrs Arthur Kobayashi 30Mr & Mrs. Martin & Dawna Kobayashi 100Laura, Lindsay, Gillian & Sarah Kotick 250Mr and Mrs Peter Kurita 30Ms Josie Matsumoto 25Mr and Mrs Tad Miura 25Mr and Mrs Koji Morishita 25Mrs Mary Morita 50Mr and Mrs Minoru Mototsune 50Mrs Setsuko Sue Nakagawa 25Mrs Frances Nakamura 30Ms Jane Nakamura 200Mrs Terrie Nakamura 50Mrs Haruko Nakashima 25Mrs Yuki Newbold 20Dr Rick Nishikawa 50Ms Denise Nishimura 100Mr Frank Nishimura 25Mr and Mrs Tak Nishino 20Mr and Mrs Sam Nishiyama 50Mr Charles Ogaki 50Mr and Mrs Tad Ogura 25Mrs Christine Okawara 50Mr and Mrs Harvey Okawara 50Ms Louise Okawara 20Mrs Martha Onodera 30Mr and Mrs Tom Oyagi 50
Mr and Mrs Keigi Saisho 20Mrs Ruth Saito 50Mr and Mrs Yasushi Saito 25Mrs Omiye Sakamoto 50Mr Frederick Sasaki 50Ms Fumi Sasaki 30Satoko Sato & Joy Sato 30Mrs Muriel Seko Ishii 25Mr and Mrs Tosh Shigeishi 25Mr and Mrs Richard Shiozaki 50Mrs Miyoko Sora 30Mr and Mrs Kunio Suyama 50Mr George Takahashi 25Mr and Mrs Shoji Takahashi 35Mr Terence Takashima 20Mr and Mrs Ray Takeuchi 25Ms Yoshie Tanouye 50Mr and Mrs Rick Tazumi 30Mr and Mrs Sachio Tomihiro 25Mr George Toyama 25Mr Roy Toyama 20Miss Akiko Tsujimoto 50Mr and Mrs George Tsushima 25The Uchida Family 250Mrs Betty Ura 50Mr and Mrs Frank Usami 25Mr Barron Wakabayashi 50D Wani & O Salvador 100Mr and Mrs Joe Wani 25Mrs Masako Wani 200Mr and Mrs Daniel Washimoto 25Mrs Josie Yoshioka 50In memory of Mary Yukiko Takayesu
Gendai GalleryMr and Mrs Tosh Sakura 30Mr George Toyama 25Mr Roy Toyama 25Mr and Mrs George Nakamura 25
Supporting Members:Ambassador : Mr and Mrs Richard Shiozaki 1,000Leader:Mr Glenn Inamoto & Ms Jennifer Kennedy 500Mr and Mrs Tsugio Tanaka 500Partner:Mr Brent Borgundvaag 120Mr and Mrs Norm Harrison 100Ms Kyoko Kitazaki 130Mrs Barbara Kuwahara 150Mr Hideo Matsumoto 130Mr and Mrs Shoji Takahashi 150Mr Noriyuki Tanahashi 120Dr Jane Toyota 120Mr and Mrs George Uyeyama 150
Correction:The donation listed in February 2008newsletter ‘In memory of Tom Tsutomu Yamashita’ should be from Mr Sam Nagata.We apologize for the error.
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March 2008
Yone Kobayashi’s LegacyIt wasn’t too long ago when Yone Kobayashi stood in the Japanese Canadian Cultural Cen-tre (JCCC) and honoured us by painting the first eye of the daruma. She made a wish for the successful completion of Phase III con-struction at the Kansei e no Michi, Pathway to Completion, groundbreaking event in the fall of 2007.
On January 5, 2008, after a brief stay in Van-couver General Hospital for pneumonia, Yone died peacefully in her sleep, but her legacy lives on.
Born in Vancouver, on March 30, 1918, Yone has had many accomplishments. From be-ing a seamstress to an office manager in an osteopathic practice, Yone has led an exemplary life. She has travelled the world and taken family trips to Expo ’67, the Maritimes, Yellowstone Park and Vancouver Island, to name a few.
As a founding member and lifetime supporter of the JCCC, alongside her husband Coby, Yone believed in bringing the Japanese community together to one place where there could be an exchange, learning and celebration of tradi-tions. She was known as the Master Chef of shrimp & vegetable tempura, helping the JCCC win many Best Food Awards at the annual Metro Toronto International Caravan festivities. She also served many terms as President of the JCCC’s Women’s Auxiliary.
Coby and Yone’s total financial contributions of $3 million have supported many facets of the JCCC including the Kobayashi Hall, The Cranes National Tribute and upcoming facilities for Phase III construction. Her presence at the Kansei e no Michi groundbreaking event is just an example of her unwavering commitment to the JCCC and to the Japanese Canadian community. Without a doubt, Yone’s hard work, generosity and dedication to our com-munity is greatly appreciated and we honour her memory for that, she will never be forgotten.
The JCCC invites everyone to attend a celebration of Yone’s life, to pay their respects to one of its founding mem-bers. The event takes place on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., in the Coby and Yone Kobayashi Hall.
In lieu of koden or flowers, donations to the JCCC would be greatly appreciated and will go towards the Legacy Building Campaign. 6 Garamond Court, North York, Ontario M3C 1Z5. <www.jccc.on.ca>
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小林ヨネさんが日系文化会館（ＪＣＣＣ）の第三期拡張工事起工式「完成への道」で工事の無事完成を願い達磨に目を入れたのは昨秋、つい数ヶ月前の出来事でした。
ヨネさんは肺炎を患いバンクーバー・ジェネラル病院に入院、数日後の２００８年１月５日睡眠中穏やかに永逝されました。しかしヨネさんの精神は後世の人達に引き継がれる事でしょう。
１９１８年３月３０日バンクーバーで出生。裁縫師として活躍、更に整骨院での事務管理業務に従事、その業績と回りの人に与えた影響、ヨネさんの模範的な生活態度に多くの人が共鳴しました。家庭思いのヨネさんは、１９６７年万国博覧会、カナダ東海岸、イエローストーン公園、バンクーバー島など率先して家族を連れて旅行。家族の楽しい想い出を幾つも作りました。
故小林コビー氏と共にＪＣＣＣ創立、生涯会員だったヨネさんは、日系コミュニティの皆が伝統文化を学べ年中行事を行え、集い交流できる場所の実現を願い、その為に弛まぬ努力を続けました。ヨネさんのエビと野菜の掻揚げ天ぷらが会館名物だった事は良く知られていますが、ＪＣＣＣがメトロ・トロント・キャラバン祭で何度も食事部門で最高賞を獲得できたのはヨネさんのお陰です。更にヨネさんはＪＣＣＣオーグジリアリ（補助団体）女性部の会長を何期も務めました。
小林ホール、鶴の贈り物、現第三期工事を含む多くの改築は、小林夫妻からＪＣＣＣへの３００万ドルの寄付で実現しました。「完成への道」起工式への参列は、会館と
日系カナディアン・コミュニティへの彼女の強い意思の現われです。勤勉、寛容そして日系社会への貢献に対して感謝すると共に尊び、その精神は決して忘れられることはないでしょう。
ＪＣＣＣ創立会員ヨネさんの生涯に敬意を表し、偲ぶ会が２００８年３月２９日午後２時ＪＣＣＣ小林ホールにて執り行なわれる事を皆様にご案内申し上げます。どうぞご出席下さい。
尚お香典、お花の代わりにＪＣＣＣへのご寄付をお願い申し上げます。寄せられたご寄付は、オンタリオ州ノースヨーク、ガラモンドコート６番地、日系文化会館<www.jccc.on.ca>、the Legacy Building Campaign（レガシー・ビルディング・キャンペーン）に当てられます。皆様のお志に感謝致します。
Translated by Sachiko Suzuki
小林ヨネさんの貢献と精神