This Sunday August 5th at 2:00pm. Prepare to be moved.
Next weekend!
GEORGE TAKEI’S ALLEGIANCE comes the Big Screen at the JCCC
Sunday September 9 at 2:00pm Tickets at 416-441-2345 or https://www.ticketweb.ca/…/allegiance-japanese-cana…/8531095
Inspired by the true-life experience of its star George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes), allegiance follows one family’s extraordinary journey in this untold American story.Their loyalty was questioned, their freedom taken away, but their spirit could never be broken. Rejoice in one family’s triumphant story of hope, love, and forgiveness in the new Broadway musical: Allegiance. Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese-Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. Sam Kimura seeks to prove his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war, but his sister, Kei, fiercely protests the government’s treatment of her people. An uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit, Allegiance follows the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves. Legendary performer George Takei — (Star Trek, “Heroes”), who was himself an internee as a child, stars alongside Tony® winner Lea Salonga – (Miss Saigon, Mulan) in this enthralling and epic new musical. But as long-lost memories are unlocked, Sam finds that it is never too late to forgive and to recognize the redemptive power of love.
August 5th at the JCCC.
August 22! Tickets at 416-441-2345. They are going fast!
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2018 Obon - on now outdoors!
The NATSU MATSURI SUMMER FESTIVAL is tomorrow!
This weekend! 17th annual JCCC NATSU MATSURI AND OBON SUMMER FESTIVAL – featuring Tanabata celebrations!
The JCCC would like to invite everyone to come out on Saturday July 14, 2018 for the 17th Annual Natsu Matsuri (3:30 – 7 pm) and Obon (7 – 9:30) Festival. Please join us for a lively festival atmosphere with children’s games, vendors, great food (including our famous Somen Bar and our Beer Garden) and spectacular performances.
Once again we will also be including Tanabata at this event. Visitors to the festival will be able to participate in activities such as a special Wishing Tree, and there will be more Tanabata activities for children, too.
We look forward to the 17th year of this exciting JCCC and Community tradition. We hope to see lots of new and familiar faces. Mark your calendars now! Everyone is welcome and admission is free!
第17回夏祭り&盆踊り - 七夕を祝おう!
7月14日(土)午後3時半から午後9時半まで恒例の夏祭り&盆踊りが開催されます。ゲームやそうめんバー、屋台の食べ物に加え、様々なパフォーマンスなど活気溢れるお祭りです。又、7月7日をちなんで、色とりどりの吹流しが風になびき、笹には個々の願いを書いた短冊を飾り、七夕の雰囲気を味わっていただきます。夕涼みにはビアガーデンで冷たいビールを一杯。たまりません。仏教会主催の毎年恒例盆踊りは午後7時からスタート!沢山のコミュニティグループが集まるユニークな行事となるよう現在企画中です。 今年で17周年を迎えるこの夏祭りは、JCCC駐車場と館内で行われます。(雨天の場合は館内のみ。) 入場料は無料です。今からカレンダーに印をつけ、ご家族、お友達をお誘いあわせの上、是非ご来場下さい!
One of the great taiko artists EITETSU HAYASHI is coming to the JCCC this summer for a full concert performance. Mark your calendars accordingly! Proceeds will go toward building the Taiko Studio at the JCCC. Tickets on sale at 416-441-2345 or https://www.ticketweb.ca/…/eitetsu-hayashi-japanes…/8414995…
The JCCC's new Anime festival is now on-line and tickets are on sale!
http://www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/b_000197.html
In the JCCC gallery: THE LAST OF THE SAMURAI Photo Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of the Meiji Restoration of Japan In the late 19th century, the Tokugawa Shogunate dispatched a delegation of Samurai later followed by the Iwakura Mission to North America
OPENING EVENT: Friday June 29 @ 7:00pm Greeting from Consul General Takako Ito - Introduction by Andreas Boettcher, Project Co-organizer - Short Lecture by Miro Ito, Producer in Art & Culture - Solo Performance with Samurai Sword Techniques combined with Ballet by Shunso Call to register: 416-441-2345
Director Masato Harada is in town for the premiere of his spectacular samurai epic SEKIGAHARA. Come and see the film and say hello to Harada-san. June 16 @ 7:00pm. Tickets 416-441-2345 or https://www.ticketweb.ca/…/-sekigahara-canadian-pre…/8354815
Very cool.
Check out 'Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern', in North American theaters on June 8th!"
#haikarasan #missmodern #anime
In their season finale, Canada’s pre-eminent taiko group Nagata Shachu present Japanese music at its highest calibre, featuring a new collaboration with one of the world’s best shamisen players, Japan’s Masahiro Nitta! Online: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/boxoffice. By phone: 416-973-4000, press 1. In person: 235 Queen's Quay West, open Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
I have actually been to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre before and the last time I was there the gallery was Not ready and they were still in the process of setting it all up.
They recently had a Grand Opening for Bryce Kanbara the artist, however, I missed it, however, his exhibition is till going on until Sunday, March 18, 2018 and so You have plenty of time to see it.
Thankfully I saw his artwork today and it was Very Nice!
I want to personally Thank Bryce Kanbara for putting on such a fine display of his artwork and Thank Sue for helping Me make my Youtube Video back on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
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The members of the JCCC is what makes it a special place. They are welcoming and kind. Events are a lot of fun.
The exhibits are interesting and educational and their special programs and exhibits are for everyone.
I apologize in advance to use this way to seek for talents.
I am currently looking for any English - Japanese speaking talents who are looking for a job in Montreal. One of my client has a position of Customer care for Japanese client. 40 hours per week, 19h30 to 07h30 night shift mainly. The client is one of the fastest growing fashion companies and the main responsibility of this position is telecommunication and direct email support for their Japanese customers.
It is a pretty difficult to find any candidates for this position, however if you know anyone who may be interested in this opportunity, can you contact me in a private message? I would really appreciate your cooperation.
If you have any ideas, or someone who has a good network, please let me know.
Thank you very much in advance.
Serge Labelle
I have always enjoyed stopping by at the JCCC but to be honest my reasons have little to do with the Anime conventions. I usually go there to check out the little museum and learn more about the history behind many western Canadians of Japanese-descents, especially because certain aspects overlap with the history of the Chinese-Canadians in the west who were lured here for cheap labour.
In addition, I have always wanted to take my Japanese-speaking skills a bit further and I feel that the people at the JCCC are very nice and helpful with explaining certain Kanji characters (usually those that are exclusive to Shinjitai) whenever I need help since I currently only read Hiragana, Katakana, and Kyujitai but was never taught the simplified system.
I look forward to taking full-courses there after I finish my marketing program at George Brown College.
The JCCC is a wonderful place to sample a taste of one of the most ancient and modern cultures in our world. It is both welcoming and, in it's exhibit about the WWII incarceration, warning about the risks of misunderstanding between different world views. I have celebrated Japanese festivals there and look forward to returning again.
This was our first time attending the spring festival at the JCCC and myself and my family really enjoyed it. We've always been fascinated by the Japanese culture and hope to visit Japan one day. Thank you for opening your doors to everyone and making us feel so welcome. We drove in from Peterborough just to visit your centre and we will be back again!
First time volunteer at JCCC for Anime 2018 & spring festival
This a great venue! Lots of room and friendly people.
What a wonderful place! Between the blooming (cherry) trees and the diorama of the Japanese village - wow! Thank-you to the JCCC for allowing the Toronto Knitters Frolic to use your venue for our event. This was my first visit and it won't be my last!
I LOVE that there is a place in my city where I can absorb and celebrate my culture and pass it on to my own children and all of our friends. The JCCC has always represented our heritage and background from my grandfather's generation (Issei) onward to my own children (Yonsei). From the days of Caravan at the original Pavilion to the recent events of the new centre, the JCCC will always be a part of our lives.
Great place! Great people. Great staff.
On another note, I am looking for a Japanese - English translator who is interested in translating Japanese texts on martial arts into English for my own personal use, not for mass publication. As such, I cannot afford a high-priced professional. Might be good for a university Master's student or such. Thanks.
Enjoyed the event. Though was expecting a little bit more. The high expectation may due to personal experience of living in Japan for a few years.. Overall a great event to get a good introduction of Japanese culture.
I am a bit biased but as one of the more than 400 volunteers who actively supports the JCCC it is an absolutely amazing vibrant cultural Centre that embraces the vision of "Friendship through Culture" wholeheartedly. It is by volunteering along side our "super senior volunteers" - volunteers who are in their 80's, 90's and even 100's that you learn more about the the Japanese Canadian history and culture. And being able to work with our Ijusha friends builds the friendships that strengthens and grows our community. If you haven't participated in the JCCC ' S many festivals events you are missing out on something special.
If you want to experience Japanese cultures, this place is the best place for you! ������
Its our first time at JCCC and we had a wonderful time at Spring Festival!
Can't wait for another event like this. I'm hoping i could volunteer for the next event.
My first time, was nice . hopefully will visit your beautiful country one day..:)
Amazing place to work! So calm! Great activities, food & very nice people!
I am Pakistani but I love japan so much. I have no word that write about my love to japan.
i am so intereted in this. i can speak some japanese and want to talk to japanese people for practising!how can i contact?