January February March April May June
July August September October November December
Japan Society events given in blue.
January 1 (Monday)
Oshogatsu Dinner
New Year's Celebration
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 3 (Wednesday)
Judo Classes Start
Judo Education Centre
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 4 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
January 5 (Friday)
Judo Classes Start
Seidokai
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 7 (Sunday)
Aikido Classes Start
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 7 (Sunday)
Iaido Classes Start
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 7 (Sunday)
Kendo Classes Start
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 8 (Monday)
Momiji Seniors Centre Winter Session Class Registration
Contact Shirley at 416-261-6693 ext. 242
January 9 (Tuesday) to January 10
Staged Reading of Ice Blossoms
Japanese play in translation
Contact the Japan Foundation at taoyagi@jftor.org
January 9 (Tuesday)
Karate Classes Start
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 11 (Thursday)
Speaker's Session
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 11 (Thursday)
Sharaku Interpreted by Japanese Contemporary Artists
Artists re-interpret traditional Japanese paintings
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
January 13 (Saturday)
Toronto Japanese Language School Registration
Japanese Language Classes for Adults and Children
Contact the Toronto Japanese Language School at gtnaka@interlog.com or dwjjd.o@sympatico.ca
January 13 (Saturday)
Karaoke Party
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 19 (Friday)
Shodo Classes Start
Calligraphy
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 21 (Sunday)
New Year's Celebration
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 24 (Wednesday) to January 25
Violinist Kyoko Takezawa Performs with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Contact the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at 416-598-3375
January 27 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 29 (Monday)
Japanese & Canadian Community Network Organization Quarterly Meeting
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
January 31 (Wednesday)
Project Blue Sky Web Site Launch
Information on Domestic Violence as it relates to Asian women
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200 or Project Blue Sky
February 1 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
February 1 (Thursday)
Amernet Quartet Performs Toshi Ichiyanagi's "In the Forest"
Contact the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts at 416-366-7723
February 8 (Thursday)
Symbolism in Japanese Culture
Speaker's Session on Japanese Art featuring Fred Kay
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
February 8 (Thursday)
Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble Taiko Drum Concert
February 10 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
February 10 (Saturday)
Teen Dance
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
February 15 (Thursday)
Tokyo Quartet
Contact the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts at 416-366-7723
February 17 (Saturday)
Book Binding and Paper Craft Workshop
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
February 17 (Saturday) to February 18
7th Annual Japanese Storytelling Show
Stories in English on the 17th and in Japanese on the 18th
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
February 18 (Sunday)
Sharaku
Movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
February 21 (Wednesday)
Wynford Seniors Hot Lunch
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200
February 22 (Thursday)
"Memoirs of a Geisha" and "Audrey Hepburn's Neck": Reflections on the Characterization of Japanese in Popular Western Literature
Lecture by Ted Goossen of York University
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
February 24 (Saturday)
Dance in Support of Ayame-kai and the JCCC
Contact Dawna Kobayashi at 416-431-0296
February 28 (Wednesday) to April 8
Yayoi Kusama: Early Drawings
Contact the Art Gallery of York University
March 1 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
March 2 (Friday)
Treasures of Japanese Art
Guided Tour of the ROM
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
March 3 (Saturday) to Mar 4
Haru Matsuri and 50/50 Draw
Spring Festival
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 5 (Monday) to April 13
Conversational English Classes for Japanese Speakers Start
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200
March 8 (Thursday)
"Representing Canada in Budo"
Speaker's Session on Martial Arts by Brian Asa
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 9 (Friday)
Breakfast Meeting featuring John Morrison of MDS Nordion
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
March 10 (Saturday)
19th Japanese Language Speech Contest
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at access@japancg-toronto.org
March 10 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 11 (Sunday)
Teaching in Canadian Exile
Launch of a book about the experience of Japanese students and teachers in exile during the Second World War
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 12 (Monday) to March 16
Kamp Kodomo Starts
March Break Camp
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 14 (Wednesday) to May 17
Contemporary Japanese Architechture 1985-1996 Exhibit Opens
Contact the Design Exchange at 416-216-2160
March 16 (Friday)
Popular Japanism: Western interpretations of Japan in the late 19th and early 20th century
Lecture by Andrew Watt
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
March 18 (Sunday)
Shigeru Ban Lecture
Architecture
Contact the Design Exchange at 416-216-2160
March 19 (Monday)
Breakfast Meeting featuring Mitsuhide Noguchi of the Japan Bank for International Co-operation
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
March 19/21 (Monday/Wednesday)
Sumie Classes Start
Painting
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 20 (Tuesday)
Conversational Japanese Classes Start
Adult Language Classes
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 20/21/22 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
Ikebana Classes Start
Flower Arranging
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 21 (Wednesday)
Ugetsu Monogatari
Japanese Movie by Kenji Mizoguchi
Contact the Art Gallery of York University at 416-736-5169
March 22 (Thursday)
High and Low
Japanese Movie by Akira Kurosawa
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
March 23 (Friday)
An Autumn Afternoon
Japanese Movie by Yasujiro Ozu
Contact the Art Gallery of York University at 416-736-5169
March 24 (Saturday)
Income Tax Information for New Canadians & Visitors
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200
March 24 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
March 25 (Sunday)
Ikenobo Ikebana Show
Flower Arranging
Contact the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto at 416-229-9950
March 28 (Wednesday)
Breakfast Meeting featuring Tomohito Shinoda of Niigata International University
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
March 29 (Thursday)
Bunka Shishu Classes Start
Embroidery
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 1 (Sunday)
Tips for Strengthening Relationships in Japanese-Western Couples
Workshop with Philip Howe
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200
April 3 (Tuesday)
Kakejiku Exhibition
Calligraphy Scrolls
Contact the Ontario Society of Artists at 416-928-6772
April 5 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
April 6 (Friday)
Shodo Classes Start
Calligraphy
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 12 (Thursday)
Sake Tasting 101 - An Introduction
Speaker's Session on Japanese alcohol by Shotaro Ozawa
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 12 (Thursday)
Body Drop Asphalt
Japanese Movie
Contact the Images Festival at 416-971-8405 or the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 15 (Sunday)
Gardening in Fields of Light, Part 1
Japanese Movie
Contact the Images Festival at 416-971-8405 or the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 18 (Wednesday)
Leather Fashion Show by Chako
Japanese Designer
Contact James Moto Enterprises at 416-977-2603
April 18 (Wednesday)
Tokyo Stories
Japanese Movie
Contact the Images Festival at 416-971-8405 or the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 18 (Wednesday)
High Park Sakura Planting Ceremony
Cherry Blossom Trees
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at access@japancg-toronto.org
April 19 (Thursday)
Solitary Dreams: Dolls by Kimiko Koyanagi Exhibit Opens
Unique Japanese Dolls
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 20 (Friday)
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Alumni Association General Meeting
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at access@japancg-toronto.org
April 20 (Friday)
Gardening in Fields of Light, Part 2
Japanese Movie
Contact the Images Festival at 416-971-8405 or the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 21 (Saturday)
Toronto Japanese Language School Benefit Dance
Contact Toshiye Tanaka at 905-455-0340 or Terry Nakamura at 416-466-3537
April 21 (Saturday) to Summer 2001
Early Works of Kazuo Nakamura
Painting Exhibition
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 21 (Saturday)
New Japanese Canadian Association Symposium: Japanese in my Heart
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 21 (Saturday)
Devotion
Movie about a Japanese Director
Contact the Images Festival at 416-971-8405 or the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
April 22 (Sunday)
Ukifune no Kai
Calligraphy Show by Ms. Fumiko Uyenaka
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 26 (Thursday)
A Strange Land at a Strange Time
Lecture and video presentation on Japanese Advertising by Dr. Alan Middleton
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
April 28 (Saturday)
Karate Tournament
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 29 (Sunday)
Mochi Tsuki Day
Making Japanese rice cakes
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
April 29 (Sunday)
Ohara Spring Ikebana Show
Flower Arranging
Contact 416-690-7818 or 416-695-8135 or 416-920-0775
April 29 (Sunday)
Sleeping with the Enemy
Movie documenting a group of Israelis and Palestinians on a trip to Japan
Contact the Toronto Jewish Film Festival
April 30 (Monday)
Japanese & Canadian Community Network Organization Quarterly Meeting
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
May 1 (Tuesday)
Naoko Yoshino Harp Recital
Contact Liliana Dimitrijevic at 416-391-5418 or Jane Millar at 905-274-5564
May 2 (Wednesday)
Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness
Movie documenting a Japanese Consul General who issued passports to Jews trying to flee Hitler
Contact the Toronto Jewish Film Festival
May 3 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
May 4 (Friday)
Naoko Yoshino Harp Recital at the Glenn Gould Studio
Contact the Glenn Gould Studio Box Office at 416-205-5555 or go to www.mayumi.seiler.com to see the concert programme.
May 5 (Saturday)
JCCC Annual Bazaar
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
May 6 (Sunday)
The Philosophy of Symbiosis
Lecture in Architecture by Kisho Kurokawa
Contact the Design Exchange at 416-216-2160
May 10 (Thursday)
Reiki Healing: Seminar and Demonstration
Speaker's Session at the JCCC
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
May 12 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
May 12 (Saturday)
JCCC Caledon Place Spring Cleaning (Lunch included)
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
May 12 (Saturday)
Buyokai
Japanese Dance Recital and Concert featuring the Kozakura Dance School, Isshin Daiko, Toronto Buddhist Church Karaoke Club, and Toronto Buddhist Church Buyo Group
Contact the Toronto Buddhist Church at 416-534-4302
May 13 (Sunday)
Sogetsu Ikebana Show
Flower Arranging
Contact Kyoko Abe at 416-491-7705
May 16 (Wednesday)
JET Pre-Departure Question & Answer Session
Contact the Japan Information Centre (Consulate General of Japan) at access@japancg-toronto.org
May 17 (Thursday)
Country Updates: Doing Business in the Asia Pacific Area
Graduate students report on their 8-month internship
Contact Schulich School of Business (York University) at intl@schulich.yorku.ca or call 416-736-5942
May 17 (Thursday) to June 23
E. Herbert Norman: Scholar, Diplomat & Friend (A Tribute to Japan's Canadian Son)
Photograph and Manuscript Exhibit
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
May 20 (Sunday) and May 21, 26, 27
Masaji Terasawa Spun-Sugar Creations
Candy Sculpture Demonstration
Contact Harbourfront Centre at info@harbourfront.on.ca
May 20 (Sunday)
Toronto Nichiren Buddhist Temple Spring Garage Sale
Contact the Toronto Nichiren Buddhist Temple at 416-463-9783
May 20 (Sunday)
Japanese Canadian Three Pitch League Exhibition Game
Contact Russ Takashima at russ.takashima@scotiabank.com or Bob Doi at r.doi@toyota.ca
May 21 (Monday)
Gaea Girls
Movie (Japanese with English Subtitles)
Contact Cumberland 2 Movie Theatre
May 24 (Thursday)
CJST Annual General Meeting
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
May 25 (Friday)
Quilt Show including Asian Quilts at the JCCC
Contact Yorkshire Rose Quilt Show at yr_quiltshow@hotmail.com
May 27 (Sunday)
Love/Juice (Shindo Kaze)
Movie (Japanese with English Subtitles)
Contact Cumberland 2 Movie Theatre
May 31 (Thursday)
A Global Company with a Canadian Home: AGF and Japan
Luncheon and Presentation Featuring Blake Goldring, President and COO of AGF
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
June 7 (Thursday)
The Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman
Film Screening
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
June 7 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
June 9 (Saturday)
JCCC Gala Fundraising Dinner & Raffle
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
June 13 (Wednesday)
Sake Tasting and Photo Auction
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
June 13 (Wednesday)
JET Pre-Departure Question & Answer Session
Contact the Japan Information Centre (Consulate General of Japan) at access@japancg-toronto.org
June 13 (Wednesday)
Fantastic Plastic Machine (a.k.a DJ Tomoyuki Tanaka) Concert
Japanese musician whose videos have been shown on Much Music and whose music is on the soundtrack of "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.
Contact www.milkevents.com or www.hi-hat.ca
June 20 (Wednesday) to June 23
Festival Caravan - Tokyo Pavilion
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
June 21 (Thursday)
The Man Who Might Have Been: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Herbert Norman
Film Screening
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
June 23 (Saturday)
Sixth JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Contact the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) at inquiry@jetro.go.jp
June 23 (Saturday)
Japan-Related Librarians Meeting
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
June 23 (Saturday) to June 24
JET Pre-Departure Orientation
Contact the Japan Information Centre (Consulate General of Japan) at access@japancg-toronto.org
June 23 (Saturday)
JET Alumni Association Pub Night
Contact the JET Alumni Association at jetaa_toronto@hotmail.com
June 25 (Monday)
2001 JCCC Annual General Meeting
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
June 27 (Wednesday)
Tokyo Bluesky Orchestra (JCCC Jazz and Obento Night)
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 1 (Sunday)
Japanese Canadian Community Picnic
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 1 (Sunday) to July 10
Women's World Series Baseball in Ontario
See these sites for more information:
betweeninnings.net/festival/wws.htm
www.womenplayingbaseball.com/b
ase_runner_p1.htm
www.womenplayingbaseball.com/base_runner_p2.htm
If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please email Stewart Franck at
sfranck@infinity.net
July 3 (Tuesday)
An Actor's Revenge
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 3 (Tuesday)
Enjo (Conflagration)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 3 (Tuesday)
Kyoto
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 5 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
July 5 (Thursday)
Fires on the Plain
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 5 (Thursday)
Harp of Burma (Biruma no Tategoto)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 7 (Saturday) to July 19
Sumi-e and Collage: Original Works by Minako Takahashi
Art exhibit
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
July 10 (Tuesday)
Report on Japan Seminar
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Canadian Manufacturers &and Exporters (CME) event
Contact Gloria Finnegan at 905-568-8300 x229 or email gloria.finnigan@cme-mec.ca or visit the CME website at www.cme-mec.ca or contact Tyson Garbe at 416-861-0000 x227 or email garbet@jetro.go.jp or visit the JETRO website at www.canada.jetro.org/toronto
July 10 (Tuesday)
Kagi (Odd Obsession: The Key)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 10 (Tuesday)
Nihonbashi (Bridge of Japan)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 12 (Thursday)
Ten Dark Women (Kuroi Junin no Onna)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 12 (Thursday)
Punishment Room (Shokei no Heya)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 14 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 15 (Sunday)
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 16 (Monday) to July 20
Kamp Kodomo Week 1
Summer Camp
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 17 (Tuesday)
Pu-san (Mr. Pu)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 17 (Tuesday)
A Billionaire (Okuman Chojya)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 19 (Thursday)
A Full-Up Train (Man'in Densha)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 19 (Thursday)
The Woman Who Touched Legs (Ashi ni Sawatta Onna)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 21 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 23 (Monday) to July 27
Kamp Kodomo Week 2
Summer Camp
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 24 (Tuesday)
The Men of Tohoku (Tohoku no Zummutachi)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 24 (Tuesday)
Tokyo Olympiad
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 24 (Tuesday) to July 25
National Japanese Canadian Seniors Invitational Golf Tournament
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or Mr. Sam Baba at 416-261-7637
July 26 (Thursday) to August 8
Linked Lines: Japanese Women's Texts through Time
Contemporary Japanese calligraphy exhibit
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org
July 26 (Thursday)
Crossing Cultures... In the Garden
Annual Night Garden featuring lanterns created by Canadian artists influenced by varying elements from Asian cultures. Includes Raku, Ikebana, Koto, Lanterns, Pagodas, Food
Contact the Portfoolio Art &and Craft Gallery at 416-236-9156
July 26 (Thursday)
Alone on the Pacific (Taiheiyou Hitoribochi)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 26 (Thursday)
Ototo (Her Brother)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 27 (Friday)
Bonchi
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 27 (Friday)
Money Talks (Zeni no Odori)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 28 (Saturday) to July 29
Yakudo Taiko Workshop
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 extension 222 to register or contact Yakudo at 416-410-9169 or see www.yakudo.com for more information
July 31 (Monday) to August 3
Kamp Kodomo Week 3
Summer Camp
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
July 31 (Tuesday)
I am Two (Watashi wa Nisai)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
July 31 (Tuesday)
I am a Cat (Wagahai wa Neko de Aru)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 1 (Wednesday)
A Woman's Testament (Jokyo)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 2 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578
August 2 (Thursday)
Kokoro (The Heart)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 2 (Thursday)
Hakai (The Outcast; The Sin)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 3 (Friday)
Dora-Heita
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 3 (Friday)
The Wanderers (Matatabi)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 7 (Friday) to August 10
The Makioka Sisters (Sasameyuki)
Japanese movie
Contact Cinematheque Ontario at 416-968-FILM (3456) or visit www.bell.ca/filmfest
August 11 (Saturday)
Yusuzumi Summer Dance Party
Theme: Midsummer Nights Dream
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 11 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 16 (Thursday)
Cha No Yu
Tea ceremony demonstration by Keiko Noguchi on behalf of her husband who is donating a set of tea ceremony utensils
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 25 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 26 (Sunday)
New Japanese Canadian Association (NJCA) Annual Summer BBQ Party
Food, games, prizes, booths, kiosks
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 27 (Monday)
Internet Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 29 (Wednesday)
Japan Society Annual Ambassador's Cup Golf Tournament
Angus Glen Golf Club
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
August 29 (Wednesday)
Japanese Food Seminar (in Japanese)
Examines Japanese food from a holistic and nutritional viewpoint
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
August 30 (Thursday)
Japanese Food Seminar (in English)
Examines Japanese food from a holistic and nutritional viewpoint
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 4 (Tuesday) to September 18
Disaffected Heroes: Japanese film posters of the late 20th century
The focus of this exhibition is the contemporary “disaffected” heroes of Japanese films. The Japanese films and their posters selected for this exhibition feature heroes that are defined by a sense of loss: a loss of meaning, of traditional values, of respect for authority and the law. The heroes are extreme non-conformists—gangsters, drifters, and delinquents—desperately searching for meaning and belonging. The world depicted in these films is often nihilistic and violent: a world spinning out of control. Although the films are dark in subject matter, many are also comical or satirical.
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 230
September 6 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night starting at 6pm at Megumi Japanese Restaurant (9 Church Street just south of Front Street)
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
September 6 (Thursday)
Ryokan: The Japanese Inn
Japanese Okami (managers of inns) will display booths presenting the beauty and serenity of the Ryokan experience.
Contact Japan National Tourist Organization at info@jntoyyz.com, 416-366-7140, or www.jnto.go.jp
September 6 (Thursday) to September 15
Toronto International Film Festival
Including many films by Japanese directors
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest
September 7 (Friday)
All About Lily Chou-Chou
Japanese movie by Shinji Iwai. 6:30pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 7 (Friday)
Waterboys
Japanese movie by Shinobu Yaguchi. 9:45pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 7 (Friday)
Japanese Devils
Japanese movie by Minoru Matsui. 8:15pm at Varsity 7
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 7 (Friday)
Versus
Japanese movie by Ryuhei Kitamura. 12am at Uptown 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 8 (Saturday)
Toronto Japanese Language School Registration Day
Sign up for Saturday morning Japanese language classes for children and adults
Contact the Toronto Japanese Language School at dwjjd.o@sympatico.ca or gtnaka@interlog.com or visit their web site at www.tjls.on.ca
September 8 (Saturday)
Reunion
Theatrical presentation in Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles.
Shinzo Fujita, the 79 year-old patriach of the Fujita family and a small entrepreneur, buries his pain by working hard. He is haunted by the past, but keeps his own secrets nonetheless. His family knows that during WWII he was a Japanese colonizer in Manchuria and a POW in Siberia. But there is much, much more. The past returns to haunt the present when a mysterious woman shows up at Yasutani Village looking for a Reunion with Shinzo and offering the truth of what happened during the chaotic closing days of the war.
Contact (416) 591-6837 or (416) 385-2660 for tickets or kraken@interlog.com for more information.
September 8 (Saturday)
Kaede Bunko Library Re-opens
Second floor of the JCCC. Viewing and rental of Japanese books, magazines, video tapes etc. Free tea and sweets. Borrowing free for NJCA members, small charge for non-members.
Contact Ms. Kato at 416-285-0353
September 8 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 8 (Saturday)
Water Under a Red Bridge
Japanese movie by Shohei Imamura. 3pm at the Visa Screening Room (Elgin)
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 8 (Saturday)
Waterboys
Japanese movie by Shinobu Yaguchi. 12:30pm at Uptown 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 8 (Saturday)
Pulse
Japanese movie by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. 6:30pm at the Cumberland 2
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 8 (Saturday)
Versus
Japanese movie by Ryuhei Kitamura. 3pm at Varsity 8
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 8 (Saturday)
Full Time Killer
Movie by Johnnie To and Wai Ka Fai, starring Takashi Sorimachi. 12am at the Uptown 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 9 (Sunday)
United Way Walkathon
Harmony International Club will be there with its own flag. Please prepare and dress appropriately for a long walk. Gather at the Nathan Philips Square (in front of Toronto City Hall).
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 9 (Sunday)
Toronto Japanese United Church Autumn Concert
Handbell, Violin, piano, flute, organ, okarina, koto, Tsugaru-Shamisen,
guitar etc. $5 donation recommended.
Contact Ms. Kobayashi at 416-599-5223
September 9 (Sunday)
All About Lily Chou-Chou
Japanese movie by Shinji Iwai. 12:30pm at the Uptown 3.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 9 (Sunday)
Hush!
Japanese movie by Ryosuke Hashiguchi. 8:30pm at Varsity 4 and 5
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 9 (Sunday)
Japanese Devils
Japanese movie by Minoru Matsui. 9:45am at Cumberland 4
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 10 (Monday)
Momiji Centre Fall Registration
Courses for adults and seniors including Bunka Shishu, Computer Basics, Conversational Japanese, Canvaswork (Needlepoint), Crafts, Decoupage, Ikebana, Internet, Line Dancing, Pottery, Quilting, Shodo, Sumi-e, Watercolour Painting, Yogo
Contact Shirley at 416-261-6683 ext. 242
September 10 (Monday)
Pulse
Japanese movie by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. 12:30pm at the Uptown 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 10 (Monday)
Distance
Japanese movie by Hirokazu Koreeda. 8:30pm at the Cumberland 3
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 10 (Monday)
Blue Spring
Japanese movie by Toshiaki Toyoda. 10pm at the Cumberland 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 10 (Monday)
Electric Dragon 80000V with Clip Cult (Vol. 1)
Japanese movie by Sogo Ishii. 12am at Uptown 2
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 10 (Monday)
Full Time Killer
Movie by Johnnie To and Wai Ka Fai, starring Takashi Sorimachi. 3:15pm at Cumberland 3
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 11 (Tuesday)
Hush!
Japanese movie by Ryosuke Hashiguchi. 11:30pm at Uptown 3
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 12 (Wednesday)
Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop Starts
Japanese flower arranging workshop (another class starts on the 13th)
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 12 (Wednesday)
Blue Spring
Japanese movie by Toshiaki Toyoda. 9am at the Cumberland 3
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 12 (Wednesday)
Electric Dragon 80000V with Clip Cult (Vol. 1)
Japanese movie by Sogo Ishii. 11:30am at the ROM
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 13 (Thursday)
Welcome Party for the new Japanese Ambassador to Canada
The Japanese and Canadian Community Network is honoured to play host to a welcome party for the new Japanese Ambassador to Canada, Mr. Kensaku Hogen. We hope that everyone will feel welcome to join us on that day, to meet the Ambassador and to enjoy light refreshments.
From 5:30pm at the JCCC, Tickets $10
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 13 (Thursday)
JET Alumni Association Pub Night
Contact the Toronto JET Alumni Association at jetaa_toronto@hotmail.com
September 13 (Thursday)
Distance
Japanese movie by Hirokazu Koreeda. 2:30pm at the Cumberland 2
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 14 (Friday)
Shodo Workshop Starts
Japanese calligraphy
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 14 (Friday)
Water Under a Red Bridge
Japanese movie by Shohei Imamura. 6:30pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 14 (Friday)
Harmful Insect
Japanese movie by Akihiko Shiota. 9pm at the ROM
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 14 (Friday)
Ichi the Killer
Japanese movie by Takashi Miike. 12:00am at Uptown 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 15 (Saturday)
Baby Items Exchange and Conference
Exchange starts at 2pm. You can join and leave any time. Please bring baby items that you do not need. You must take the items left with you. Conference on childrearing from 3pm.
Contact Nobby Miura nobbym@idirect.ca
September 15 (Saturday)
Toronto Buddhist Church Fundraising Dinner and Dance
The Toronto Buddhist Church is raising money to build a new temple which will enhance their contribution to the community. This fundraising dinner and dance will help to publicize this campaign and raise money for its completion.
Contact the Toronto Buddhist Church at 416-534-4302
September 15 (Saturday)
Japanese Heritage Language School Registration Day
Sign up for Saturday morning Japanese language classes for children and adults
Contact A.Y. Jackson Secondary School at 416-395-3140
September 15 (Saturday)
Harmful Insect
Japanese movie by Akihiko Shiota. 2:15pm at Varsity 4 and Varsity 5
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 15 (Saturday)
Ichi the Killer
Japanese movie by Takashi Miike. 2:00pm at Cumberland 1
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
September 16 (Sunday)
Washi Workshop
Working with Japanese paper. From 9:30am. $15 for JCCC members, $20 for non-members. Materials extra. Potluck Lunch.
Contact Pauline Tanaka at 905-889-0455 or Sono Sugie at 905-889-2805.
September 16 (Sunday)
Computer Workshop for Ultra Beginners and Internet Club
Free workshop from 11am. Bring a lunch. Internet club from 1pm discusses the history of the computer.
Contact Mrs Fujimoto at 905-629-2160 (workshop) or Mr Takabe at 416-461-5575 or Nobby Miura at nobbym@idirect.ca (club)
September 17 (Monday)
Sumie Workshop Starts
Japanese brush painting using black ink or watercolours (another class starts on the 19th)
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 18 (Tuesday)
Japanese Language Classes at the JCCC Start
Structured classes in an informal setting
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 18 (Tuesday)
Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop Starts
Japanese flower arranging workshop (another class starts on the 20th)
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 20 (Thursday)
Koto Workshop
Japanese floor harp seminar and performance introducing the history, art, and sound of the instrument. From 7pm. $10 for JCCC members, $15 for non-members.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 20 (Thursday)
Bunka Shishu Classes Start
Japanese embroidery using a punch needle and special rayon lily yarns
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 22 (Saturday)
Ikenobo Ikebana Introductory Workshop
Japanese flower arranging workshop. $80 for JCCC members, $100 for non-members.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 22 (Saturday) to September 23
Majestic Autumn
Japanese flower arranging exhibition honouring the chrysanthemum
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 230
September 22 (Saturday)
Tribute to Mr. Roy Shin
Dinner Show and Entertainment (Karaoke) featuring members of the Karaoke Club, Toronto Kohaku, Sakura-kai, and Ayame-kai
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 23 (Sunday)
Nikkei Heritage Day
Many events including a performance of an updated version of the Japanese fable Kaguyahime (Bamboo Princess).
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 25 (Tuesday)
Moriyama & Teshima Donation
Reception at the Bata Shoe Museum commemorating donation of architectural records to the Archives of Ontario.
Contact Janet Ioannidis at 416-327-1578
September 29 (Saturday)
Resume and Interview Workshop
Contact Japanese Social Services at 416-385-9200
September 29 (Saturday)
National Judo Referee Seminar
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
September 30 (Sunday)
JCCC Issei Day
This day is an annual tradition that honours and appreciates the contribution and support given by the first generation of Japanese immigrants to Canada (Issei). All Issei who are 70 years or older are invited to attend. Starts at 2pm at the JCCC.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 2 (Tuesday)
Welcome Reception for the new Consul General of Japan
Please join us to give a welcome reception to the new Consul General, Mr. Takashi Koezuka, to wish him every success in his new position.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345
October 4 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night starting at 6pm at Megumi Japanese Restaurant (9 Church Street just south of Front Street)
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
October 6 (Saturday)
Seicho-no-Ie Church Fooderama
Featured items include udon, sushi, noodles, baked goods, manju, etc. From 11am.
Contact Seicho-no-Ie
October 6 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 11 (Thursday)
Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble
Free Taiko (Japanese Drum) Concert at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music
See Kiyoshi Nagata's web site at www.kiyoshinagata.com
October 11 (Thursday) to December 8
Graphic Intensity in Mid-tones
Eighty-five large-format posters by the renowned Japanese graphic designer Kenya Hara will be featured in a major exhibition, providing insight into his multi-disciplinary and dynamic career. Hara is one of Japan's most prolific and influential designers. He is engaged in a wide range of design activities such as graphic, industrial products, and collaborations with other designers from other genres, throughout which his distinctive aesthetic style is appreciated. His major work include the program for the Nagano Olympics, the official poster of the 2005 Aichi Exposition, as well as his artistic direction in the IM (Issey Miyake) book project. The exhibition is loosely organized into five thematic groups: Presentation of Japan, Concept of Emptiness, Design with Photography, Art Posters and Exhibition & Space Design.
Contact the Japan Foundation at info@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 229
October 13 (Saturday) to November 18
Big in Japan
Exhibition of six contemporary Japanese artists born in the late-60s and early-70s. Their works provocatively satirize consumer culture, urban living, instant gratification, speed, crowds, shopping, sex, desire, fame, anonymity, and excess, all conditions that are rampant in a metropolis like Tokyo.
Contact 519-621-0460 or see www.gallerycambridge.on.ca
October 14 (Sunday) from 11am to 5pm
Shinkikai Japanese Autumn Fair
Play traditional Japanese games in a festive atmosphere, get great deals on a variety of products and taste mouth-watering food from some of the best Japanese restaurants in Toronto. For more information, please call 416-977-2603.
October 14 (Sunday) from 11am to 5pm
Nihongo Circle Book Fair
Book fair for Japanese textbooks at the JCCC as a part of "Shinkikai Japanese Autumn Fair"
Contact Nihongo Circle at 416-961-5510 or email sugi@total.net
October 14 (Sunday)
Sunday Niters
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 16 (Tuesday)
Sake Symposium 2001
Contact Mai Ly at 416-861-0000 ext. 229
October 17 (Wednesday)
Wynford Seniors Hot Lunch
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
October 19 (Friday) to October 21
Miniature Show
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 20 (Saturday)
Centennial Japanese United Church Annual Bazaar
Includes handicrafts, baked goods, fresh vegetables, white elephant, books, sushi, manju, dining room, etc. From 1pm.
Contact the Centennial Japanese United Church at 701 Dovercourt Road
October 21 (Sunday)
Free Japanese Movies at the ROM
Moe no Suzuka (English Title: Suzuka) at 5:00pm, Himitsu no Hanazono (English Title: The Secret Garden) at 6:50pm, Fukai Kawa (English Title: Deep River) at 8:30pm.
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at access@japancg-toronto.org
October 21 (Sunday)
Sunday Niters
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 21 (Sunday)
Internet Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 22 (Monday)
20th Anniversary of the CJST
At the Steam Whistle Brewery (The Roundhouse), 255 Bremner Blvd. (behind the CN Tower), 6:30pm, $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
October 23 (Tuesday)
State of US-Japan Business Relations
Panel Discussions: The US and Japanese Economies: 12 month outlook; What steps the US-Japan Business sectors can take to revitalize their economies; Restoring Consumer Confidence
Panelists to include: Congressman Mike Oxley (R-Ohio) and chair, House Finance Committee; John Hilley, Vice President, NASDAQ, Adam Posen, Institute for International Economics, Robert Alan Feldman, Morgan Stanley Japan,, Robert Grondine, Partner, White & Case and President, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. Invited: Jun Kurihara, Fujitsu Research Institute, Dinner Speaker : Taizo Nishimuro, Chairman, Toshiba Corporation and chair-designate Japan-US Business Council
As the Japanese and the US economies face further weakening, business and policy leaders focus on what needs to be done in the private sector to avoid deeper recessions and stimulate their economies. For ten years, Americans have been telling Japan to loosen their pocketbooks. Now it’s America’s turn as consumers are urged to spend in uncertain times. US and Japanese business and policy leaders discuss the impact of recent terrorist attacks on their economies, possible ripple effects on the world economy and what needs to be done to avoid prospects of a US recession and a further prolonged recession in Japan as Japan undertakes tough restructuring measures
Contact the National Association of Japan America Societies at 202-783-4550 or by fax at 202-783-4551 or email najas@us-japan.org
October 24 (Wednesday) at 8pm
Yoko Tawada Reading
Book: The Bridegroom was a Dog. Yoko Tawada's writing questions reality, but attempts no explanation. The Bridegroom Was a Dog is a metaphysical mystery that overwhelms our sense of order and logic. It is the story of a beautiful, unconventional, small-town schoolteacher whose life takes off on unpredictable tangents. The book's dazzling examination of contemporary Japanese society is also a brilliant complement to Japanese myths and storytelling. Born in Japan, Tawada now lives in Germany. She has won the Japanese Akutagawa Prize and the Albert-von-Chamisso-Prize, a German award for foreign writers that recognizes their contribution to German culture.
Harbourfront Centre, Lakeside Terrace www.readings.org
October 25 (Thursday) at 5pm
How To Start a Successful Business
Business seminar at the JCCC
Starting up a New Business, Financing an Existing Business, Management & Control, Legal issues & Tax matters, How to start an Export & Import Business, E-Commerce. Seminar is FREE. Please Register early as seats are limited.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 or Sid Ikeda at ikeda.consultants@sympatico.ca.
October 25 (Thursday) at 5pm
Yoko Tawada Interview with Ted Goossen
See Reading description on October 24
Harbourfront Centre, Studio Theatre www.readings.org
October 25 (Thursday) at 5pm
Yakudo Concert
Performing at the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Bay in Yorkdale Mall (Dufferin and 401).
October 27 (Saturday)
Guys and Dolls Uta Gassen
Karaoke singing competition pitting men against women
Contact Kunio Suyama at 416-461-2384
October 26 (Saturday) at 6pm
Yuichi Higashionna Lecture
Using interior implements such as curtains, ceiling lights, furniture and fancy wardrobes, Higashionna looks at the consumer and durable goods that normally have a higher value in Western society compared with the society of Japan. In his work, which includes installations and two- or three-dimensional works, he takes visual images from housing catalogues and represents them in printed curtains and panels. He also makes spray paintings in which different patterns of lace curtains are reproduced on canvas. YYZ Artists' Outlet, 140-401 Richmond Street West. Free admission. Yuichi Higashionna is exhibiting at Gallery 101 (Ottawa) from Oct. 25 through Dec. 1.
Contact 416-598-4546 or yyz@interlog.com
October 28 (Sunday) 1pm to 5pm
Toronto Japanese Garden Club Show
Plant sale, white elephant, bonsai sale. Ikebana (flower arranging) demo will be held at 2pm and a Bonsai demo will be held at 3:30pm. Refreshments will be available. Admission: $5
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
October 28 (Sunday)
Moe no Suzuka
Japanese Movie, Moe no Suzuka (English Title: Suzuka) will be shown at the Cineplex in Hamilton, Ontario
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at access@japancg-toronto.org
October 31 (Wednesday) to December 19
New Mothers Support Group
Support group for Japanese mothers with young children. Facilitator is Junko Mifune-Boland. Meets every Wednesday for eight weeks.
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 1 (Thursday) at 6pm
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Ichimokukai
Monthly Pub Night starting at 6pm at Megumi Japanese Restaurant (9 Church Street just south of Front Street)
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
November 1 (Thursday) at 7pm
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Launch
The 5th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, scheduled for November 15-25, will be officially launching the 2001 program at a sake and sushi press event at the JCCC on November 1. The Artists Spotlight will feature Japanese-Canadian filmmaker Miki Onodera in retrospective. A selection of her experimental, corporate and narrative work spanning her entire career so far will be screened and Ms. Onodera will discuss her work. Light refreshments are provided and a sake and sake-tini bar will be available. Admission: $3 JCCC members, $5 non-members
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 to confirm attendance.
November 2 (Friday) to November 4
Road To Asia
The Road To Asia is a three-day festival celebrating the richness and exciting diversity of Asian culture, all under one roof. The festival will be a thriving multicultural atmosphere in which individual cultures are highlighted within the context of the Asia region. The focus will be on food, arts & crafts, music, dance, and martial arts. All countries from Asia, including Japan, are invited to participate and share their cultures with Canadians of all heritages. The Road To Asia Festival is held in cooperation with the JCCC and members of the Canadian Multicultural Council. Nov 2: 7pm to 10pm (media launch), Nov 3: 11am to 11pm, Nov 4: 11am to 6pm
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345.
November 2 (Friday) 1:30pm to 3:30pm
JET Programme Information Session
Held at the Japan Information Centre in the Consulate General of Japan.
Contact the Consulate General of Japan at information@japancg-toronto.org or 416-363-5488.
November 3 (Saturday) from 1pm to 4pm
St. Andrew's Japanese Anglican Church Bazaar
49 Donlands Avenue. Enjoy sushi, nikudonburi, noodles, baked goods, crafts, and more.
Call 416-461-8399
November 3 (Saturday) to December 1
Stations of the Tokaido
Exhibition and sale of original antique okiyoe (woodblock prints) by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858).
Contact the Stuart Jackson Gallery.
November 5 (Monday) to December 14
Conversational English School (CES)
English language lessons for Japanese people
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 6 (Tuesday)
Issey Miyake Hommage
Tribute to the internationally celebrated designer. Part of the World Leaders Festival at Harbourfront
November 10 (Saturday)
NAJC Redress Settlement Tribute Dinner
National Association of Japanese Canadians hosts reception at 6pm welcoming His Excellency Kensaku Hogen, Ambassador of Japan to Canada and dinner at 7:30pm featuring the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., Q.C., Former Prime Minister of Canada.
Location: Toronto Board of Trade, Downtown Centre, 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto.
Dress: Black Tie or Business Attire
Subscription: $100
Contact Michael Doi at 416-864-7284
November 10 (Saturday) from 1pm to 5pm
Toronto Buddhist Church Annual Bazaar
918 Bathurst St. Food, crafts, white elephant, bargains, trip to Japan Benefit Draw.
Call 416-534-4302.
November 10 (Saturday)
Karaoke Club
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
November 10 (Saturday)
Clothing Corner
JSS received a large donation of quality clothing for Japanese-sized people. They will sell the items for between $3 and $7 on November 10 and 24.
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 10 (Saturday) to November 11 from 12noon to 5pm
Sumi-e Artists of Canada Exhibition and Sale: The Four Paragons
This show will represent a retrospective of Ruth Yamada's paintings from 1970's to the present time at the JCCC. Free Admission. Call 905-839-0103.
November 11 (Sunday)
Ontario Senior Kendo Tournament
At the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)
Contact the JCCC Kendo Club
November 14 (Wednesday) at 3pm and 5pm
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sumiko Minami will perform tea ceremony at Eleanor Winters Art Gallery, York University.
November 15 (Thursday) at 12 noon to 1:30pm
Beyond Protocol: Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) in Cross-Cultural Leadership
Japanese and North American business leaders face a surge of opportunities and challenges in today's global business environment. Ms. Toshie Miura, a management consultant based in Chicago, will discuss differences in cross cultural (Japanese and North American) management, improving global leadership skills for Japanese and North American managers and developing success strategies for expatriate executives both in Canada and Japan.
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
November 17 (Saturday) from 6pm
Toronto Utagoe Kissa Autumn
Group singalong at the JCCC (2F)
Contact Toronto Utagoe or Nobby Miura nobbym@idirect.ca or Mr. Iromoto at 416-923-2819
November 17 (Saturday) 10am to 3pm
Momiji Arts and Crafts Sale
3555 Kingston Road
Contact the Momiji Health Care Society at info@momiji.on.ca or call 416-261-6683.
November 17 (Saturday) from 12pm to 4pm
Konko Church Udon-Fest
398 Kennedy Road. Udon, sushi, baked goods.
Call Mary at 416-751-0064 or Rev. Kishii at 416-266-4763
November 18 (Sunday) from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Washi Workshop
Working with Japanese paper at the JCCC. $15 JCCC members, $20 non-members. Materials extra. Potluck Lunch.
Contact Pauline Tanaka at 905-889-0455 or Sono Sugie at 905-889-2805.
November 18 (Sunday) from 1pm
Toronto Internet Information Exchange Club (IIEC)
Information exchange, Q&A and socializing. Computer seminar "Animating Your Web Site using Flash". At NJCA/AJC Court upstairs at the JCCC. Donation of $2 toward coffee, sweets and space charge.
Contact the IIEC or Nobby Miura nobbym@idirect.ca or Mr. Takabe at 416-461-5575
November 18 (Sunday) from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Japanese Culture in my Heart
Symposium featuring a panel of Japanese and Japanese Canadian community members discussing what Japanese culture means to each of them as individuals. At the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Includes light refreshments. Free admission.
Contact the New Japanese Canadian Association or the Japan International Cooperation Agency
November 21 (Wednesday) at 7:30pm
Caravan Awards 2001
Evening in tribute to the late Leon Kossar, President and Co-founder of the Metro International Caravan. Includes entertainment and awards presentation. Tickets cost $15 and should be ordered by Nov 9th.
Contact the Festival Office at 416-977-0466.
November 21 (Wednesday)
Readings: Maryka Omatsu and Kerri Sakamoto
Two authors will read from their works (Bittersweet Passage and The Electrical Field) both of which deal with the Japanese-Canadian experience during World War II. Tickets are $12 ($10 for AGO members)
Contact the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) (AGO) 416-977-0414
November 21 (Wednesday)
Wynford Seniors Hot Lunch
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 23 (Friday)
Kurotokage (Black Lizard)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1968). 6:30pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 23 (Friday)
Battle Royale
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (2000). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 24 (Saturday)
Seventh Annual Joy of Christmas Concert
Benefit concert with proceeds going to Japanese Social Services and needy families over the Christmas season. Tickets are free, but limited, so reserve tickets early. Tickets are available at JCCC, JSS, and all Japan-related churches.
Contact Edward Yoshida at 416-425-6760.
November 24 (Saturday)
Japanese Social Services Holiday Drive Starts
Drop off donations at the JCCC, Ikebata Nursery School, Momiji Centre. Most needed items include non-perishable (dry and canned) Japanese groceries, new toys and gifts for children, and warm clothing for seniors (hats, scarves, gloves).
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 24 (Saturday)
Clothing Corner
JSS received a large donation of quality clothing for Japanese-sized people. They will sell the items for between $3 and $7.
Contact Japanese Social Services (JSS) at jss@projectbluesky.ca or 416-385-9200
November 24 (Saturday)
Annex Seniors Bazaar
Held at the Chinese Mennonite Church, 1038 Woodbine Avenue. Features sushi, obento, okazu, baked goods, crafts, plants, raffle, etc.
November 24 (Saturday) to November 25
Ontario Open Judo Championships
Humber College.
Contact Judo Ontario.
November 24 (Saturday)
Jinginaki Tatakai (Battles without Honours & Humanity)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1973). 6:30pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 25 (Sunday)
Gunki Hatameku Moto Ni (Under the Fluttering Military Flag)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1972). 1pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 26 (Monday)
Ohkami to Buto to Ningen (Wolves, Pigs, Men)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1964). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 27 (Tuesday)
Jingi no Hakaba (Graveyard of Honour)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1975). 6:30pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 28 (Wednesday)
Transition to the Euro
We are fortunate in being able to invite you to a seminar on this important subject organized by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT). There will be two ambassadors and three representatives from Europe to discuss this timely topic. Click on the title above for more information.
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
November 28 (Wednesday)
Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble
Taiko lecture and demonstration to illustrate the role of percussive music in Noh and Kabuki theatre. University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, Leigha Lee Browne Theatre. Free admission, but limited seating.
Contact 416-287-7076 or the University of Toronto Faculty of Music at 416-978-3750 or visit www.kiyoshinagata.com
November 28 (Wednesday)
Gendai Yakuza: Hito-Kiri Yota (Modern Yakuza: Outlaw Killer)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1972). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 29 (Thursday) at 7:30pm
JCCC Video Night
Free evening of video. Shall We Dance will be playing.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
November 29 (Thursday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Past Obsessions: War and Memory in the Twentieth Century
Lecture Series. Carol Gluck, George Sansom Professor of History, Columbia University.
Contact the Japan Foundation at klysneparis@jftor.org or RSVP at 416-966-1600 ext. 400
November 29 (Thursday)
Nihon Bouryokudan: Kumicho (Japan Organized Crime Boss)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1969). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
November 30 (Friday)
Kenkei Tai Soshiki Bouryoku (Cops vs. Thugs)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1975). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
December 1 (Saturday) from 9:30am to 12noon.
Ikenobo Ikebana Introductory Workshop
Japanese flower arranging workshop with a Christmas theme. $80 for JCCC members, $100 for non-members.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
December 1 (Saturday)
Hakuchu no Buraikan (Greed in Broad Daylight)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1961). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
December 4 (Tuesday)
Bakuto Gaijin Butai (Yakuza Combat Forces)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1971). 8:45pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
December 5 (Wednesday)
Yakuza no Hakaba: Kuchinashi no Hana (Yakuza Graveyard)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1976). 6:30pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
December 5 (Wednesday) from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Present Situation and Prospects of U.S. Economy
Lecture in Japanese by Mr. Shigeki Maeda, Deputy Executive Director (Research) of JETRO, New York at JETRO Toronto, 181 University Avenue, Suite 1600. Free, but you must register by November 28.
Contact Junji Kurokawa, Director, Research and Investment of JETRO - Toronto Office
181 University Avenue, Suite 1600, Toronto ON M5H 3M7. Tel 416-861-0000 ex.234, Fax 416-861-9666, junji_kurokawa@jetro.go.jp, www.jetro.go.jp, www.canada.jetro.org
December 5 (Wednesday)
Yagyu Ichizoku to Inbo (Shogun's Samurai)
Japanese movie by Kinji Fukasaku (1978). 8:30pm.
Information www.bell.ca/filmfest or call 416-968-3456
December 11 (Tuesday) at 3:45pm and 4pm
Japan Society Board Meeting and Japan Society Annual General Meeting
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
December 13 (Thursday)
Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) Bonenkai
Sushi Bistro
Contact the Canada Japan Society of Toronto (CJST) at 416-406-2578 or see the website at www.cjst.org
December 14 (Friday)
Japan Society First Annual "Bonenkai"
End of the Year Party at Edo Restaurant.
Contact the Japan Society at admin@japansocietycanada.com
December 14 (Monday)
Sansei Social Club
New club for members in their 30s and 40s.
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
December 31 (Monday) at 6:30pm
New Year's Eve Gala
Contact the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) at jccc@jccc.on.ca
December 31 (Monday) at 11:30pm
Joya no Kane (Ringing the Bell at Midnight)
Ontario Place. Use the west gate and gather at the bell by 11:30pm. A brief Buddhist service will be observed and then the bell striking will begin exactly at midnight. Traditional Kagami Mochi will be given to all those attending.
Contact the Toronto Buddhist church at 416-534-4302.