Japan-Related Events

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July 2004

ONGOING to July 8
Utamakura Sites
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and LEE, Ka-sing Gallery are proud to present the exhibition Utamakura Sites by British artist John L. Tran.
Utamakura Sites revisits sites throughout Japan that have associations with literature dating back as far as the 7th century. In this photographic documentation of contemporary landscape, the high culture of classical Japanese poetry and the artifacts and detritus of modern life collide to produce images that speak of the interaction between self and world.
The Toronto exhibition is a selection of the entire Utamakura project, which was produced over three years and covered 190 sites in total. Photographs from this exhibition were originally part of exhibitions held at the Asuka Historical Museum, Japan in 1998 and at the Pitshanger Manor Gallery in London, England in 2001. The project was sponsored by the Asuka Historical Museum, the Asuka Preservation Fund, the Toshiba International Foundation, The Sasakawa Foundation, The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Yakult UK Ltd and London Arts Board.
Location: The Japan Foundation, Toronto,131 Bloor Street West, 2nd F, Colonnade building
Free admission

July 1 (Thursday)
CANADA DAY
The Japan Society is closed, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday!

July 1 (Thursday)
JC Community Picnic at Caledon
Come out and bring your family for another fun-filled day at Caledon Place. You can join in a game of bingo, games, races for children and adults, even enter the fishing derby. Please bring your friends, famiy, food and plenty of drinking water, and enjoy a great day outside!
Location: Caledon Place is on the west side of Highway 10, approximately 1.5km north of the Town of Caledon.
For more information, contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 3(Saturday)
Karaoke Party
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 10 (Saturday)
2004 Natsu Matsuri & Bon Odori Festival
The JCCC, Toronto Buddhist Church and NJCA have joined together to bring you the Natsu Matsuri and Bon Odori Festival. There will be entertainment, booths, events and delicious food that make a Japanese festival unique. Come out ant enjoy learning the traditional summer festival dance or making Japanese crafts. There is so much to do with your friends and family, it's a day you shouldn't miss out on!!
Location: The JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Admission is FREE!
For more information, contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 17(Saturday)
Karaoke Party
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 18 (Sunday)
JCCC Family Day at the ZOO
The JCCC and the Toronto ZOO are pleased to announce the JCCC Family Day at the zoo. All members and its friends are welcome to a special day with a $4.00 admission discount. If you would like some coupons, please call the JCCC at 416-441-2345 to make sure there are still some left.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 25 (Sunday)
Arigato Day
The JCCC Board of Directors and staff will be hosting the annual Arigato Day. This is our way of showing our appreciation to all those who have taken time to volunteer at the Centre. There will be dinner and social activities, and will also be honouring our 2004 Ontario Volunteer Award recipients.
For more information, contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

July 25 (Sunday)
Southern Ontario Polymer Clay Guild Open House Show & Sale
Highlights include free polymer clay demos, vendor tables, member gallery showcasing of one-of-kind works of polymer clay and many more.
Admission is free
Location: JCCC

July 29(Thursday)
DVD - NIGHT
More details to follow.
For more information contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

August 2004

August 1 (Sunday)6:00PM
Bell Ringing Concert
Come out to the JCCC for a night of enchanting music. There will be over 135 Bell Ringers, including some from Japan.
Admission is free, location is the JCCC, Kobayashi Hall
For more information contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

August 2 (Monday)
CIVIC HOLIDAY
The Japan Society will be closed

August 7(Saturday)
Karaoke Party
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

August 14 (Saturday) from 10:00am
JCCC Community Garage Sale
Here's your chance to find some of the best bargains in town. More interested in selling than buying? Tables are available for rental on a first come basis, $30 for non-members, $25 for JCCC members.
Contact Linda Oikawa at 416-441-2345 ext 221 for more info or to reserve a table.

August 21(Saturday)
Karaoke Party
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca

August 25 (Wednesday)
The 12th Annual Ambassador's Cup Golf Tournament
Presented by The Japan Society
This year's tournament will be played at Glen Abbey Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and host to the world's top pros at the 2004 Bell Canadian Open. Registration fee is $ 300.00 + GST and will include lunch, dinner, golf with cart and opportunities to win many prizes including Two Return Executive Class tickets to anywhere in Asia, courtesy of Air Canada and A Hole-in-one opportunities for a new vehicles/strong> courtesy of Honda Canada Inc. Also many great prizes from Casio, Hitachi, Canon to name a few.
Invitations have been mailed out. If you would like to participate or receive more information, please contact Marianne Kamiyama at The Japan Society at 416-366-4168 or email us at admin@japansocietycanada.com