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Shamisen Workshop 三味線ワークショップ

October 2007 2007年10月 Vol. 33 Issue 9

The Road To Asia Festival アジアへのいざない祭り

JCCC Movie Night “Roningai” 映画鑑賞会「浪人街」

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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 jamesh@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.224

Kathy Tazumi Accounting/General Administration Manager kathyt@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.229

Christine Takasaki Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator christinet@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.221

Haruko IshiharaCommunity Rentals harukoi@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.228

Christine SekiCorporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development christines@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.231

Sally KumagawaMembership/Database Administrator sallyk@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.223

Toshiko Yamashita Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator toshikoy@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.227

Yuki HipshReceptionist/Giftshop jccc@jccc.on.ca 416-441-2345 ext.222

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre NewsletterEditors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko YamashitaJapanese Translation: Toshiko YamashitaCover Photo: Momiji pattern on a kimono

We welcome your news! Please send articles to:newsletter@jccc.on.ca orJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347www.jccc.on.ca

The submission deadline for the November 07 issue is Wednesday October 10, 2007日本語の記事も受け付けています。11月号の締め切りは2007年10月8日(水）です。

CALENDAR OF EVENTSOCT/NOV/DEC 2007

October

Sat 6 Karaoke Club

Mon 8 JCCC CLOSED (Thanksgiving)

Wed 17 Japanese Cooking Workshop

Thu/Fri 18/19 Shamisen Workshop

Fri 19 Speaker Series / Book Reading

Sat 20 Karaoke Club

Sat 20 Sansei Pub Night

Thu 25 Movie Night "Ronin Gai"

Fri 26 Anime North Halloween Dance

Sat 27 Washi Craft Workshop “Nakayoshi”

November

Sat/Sun 3/4 Road to Asia

Sat 10 Karaoke Club

Wed 21 Washi Greeting Card Workshop

Wed 21 Japanese Cooking Workshop

Sat 24 Karaoke

Thu 29 Movie Night

December

Sat 8 Karaoke Club

Sat 15 Karaoke Club

Tue 25 JCCC CLOSED (Christmas)

Wed 26 JCCC CLOSED (Boxing Day)

Mon 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance

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2 Movie Night "Ronin Gai"

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8 　 日系コミュニティーニュース

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THE ROAD TO ASIA FESTIVAL 2007 As we say goodbye to summer and head into fall, anticipation for The Road to Asia Festival is building. Mark your calendars for the weekend of Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4, 2007 as this weekend will have the JCCC packed with the richness and exciting diversity of many Asian cultures. Kobayashi Hall will feature a variety of dance, theatrical and music performances on the main stage. There will also be a cultural marketplace featuring arts and crafts demonstrations and merchandise from all across the Asian region. If martial arts are what you want, the dojo will feature virtually non-stop demonstrations. Finally, a visit to The Road to Asia Festival will not be complete unless you sample some of the delicacies featured in the food court. The Road to Asia Festival takes the JCCC’s motto of “Friendship Through Culture” to a whole new level. With last year’s participants representing countries like Tibet, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, India, Taiwan, and, of course, Japan, and over 3,000 people in attendance, you won’t want to miss this huge two-day festival of Asian Canadian culture. So gather your family and friends and join us for another exciting trip along The Road to Asia!

Date: Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4, 2007Time: 11:00am to 5:00pmAdmission: $5 Adults, $3 Seniors/Students, JCCC members and children 12 & under are FREE

SHAMISEN WORKSHOP AT THE JCCCThe shamisen, or Japanese 3-stringed banjo, is the instrument most people associate with geisha. It is also the folk instrument of everyday people, played at festivals throughout Japan. There are very few shamisen teachers in North America, so here’s your chance to try your hand at this unique Japanese instrument. Participants will learn the basic components of the shamisen, how to hold the instrument and its plectrum correctly, basic tunings, basic techniques, and how to read simple music. No prior musical experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read or speak Japanese to take part. Students are welcome to bring their own instruments and accessories. A limited number of shamisen sets will be available for rent to use on JCCC premises during the workshop.

Date: Thursday October 18 and Friday October 19, 2007Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm both eveningsCost: $100 + GST for JCCC members $110 + GST for non-members Shamisen rental: $20 (payable to instructor)

The workshop will be taught by Linda Kakō Caplan – a Dai Shihan (Grandmaster) of the Ikuta-ryu Chikushikai koto and shamisen school in Fukuoka, Japan. She has studied koto and shamisen in Japan, Canada and the U.S., and has performed at events in those three countries for almost twenty-five years. Her teaching style is a comfortable blend of traditional and modern methods.

RONIN GAI: THE STREET OF MASTER-LESS SAMURAI

Join us in October for another popular jidaigeki samurai action drama! Kazuo Kuroki’s international award-winning period drama was produced in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of Shozo Makino, “the father of Japanese films.” Set in the 1830s near the end of the age of the samurai, Ronin Gai is populated by an ensemble of colourful characters, social outcasts who patronize a restaurant and brothel on the outskirts of Edo. Among them are prostitutes and master-less samurai reduced to drunkenness and debauchery. When a rogue band of the local shogun’s retainers start killing the prostitutes in a ruthless, self-righteous murder spree, the drunken samurai must sober up and retaliate, leading to a climactic showdown in which they find a chance to redeem themselves in true samurai fashion. Ronin Gai also marks the final appearance of Shintaro Katsu, the Japanese actor best known for his title role in the long-lasting Zatoichi film series. The film also stars Yoshio Harada and Kanako Higuchi. The film is full of drama, intrigue and some quite bloody violence. The film is recommended for fans of the genre but is definitely not for children or the faint of heart. (Warning: Contains scenes of violence and some adult situations)

Date: Thursday October 25, 2007Time: 7:00pmAdmission: $5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members

CLASS BROCHURE CORRECTIONThe Washi Greeting Card workshop in November 2007 is on Wednesday November 21 NOT Thursday as stated in the 2007 Fall Class and Activities brochure. We apologize for the error.

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SPEAKER SERIESREVISITING THE REDRESS MOVEMENT

WITH BILL KOBAYASHI & YUKI MIZUYABUThe Speaker Series launches a new season of talks on Friday October 19, 2007 with two Toronto Redress activists who helped to toward the Redress Agreement on September 22, 1988. Mr. Bill Kobayashi was one of the founding members of the Toronto Chapter of the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) in the mid-1980s. Born in Vancouver and raised in the Kitsilano area. With the west coast expulsion of Japanese Canadians, his family moved to Blind Bay, B.C. in 1942, then to Kamloops. His family subsequently moved to Montreal where his community activism with wife Addie began with the 1977 JC Centennial project. The son of fisherman Tsumejiro and Moto, Mr. Yuki Mizuyabu was born in Nanaimo, B.C. in February 1929. Interned in Lemon

Creek until July 1946, the family was deported to Japan where they settled with relatives in Miomura, Wakayama-ken. Yuki worked in Japan as a translator and telephone switchboard operator with the U.S. Army before joining their Intelligence Unit in Okinawa. When he returned to Canada in 1961, all of his siblings had already resettled in Toronto. A retired Toronto city hall employee, Mr. Mizuyabu was an active supporter of the NAJC during the redress movement.

Join us in the JCCC Heritage Lounge for what is certain to be a lively and informative evening. Relive the days before, during and following the Redress Agreement with two Nisei whose wartime experiences give them both very different perspectives on what is one of the most important human rights victories in Canadian history. The talk will begin at 7:30pm and will be hosted by “Nikkei Voice” writer Norm Ibuki. Green tea and manju will be available afterwards. Admission is free. There will also be a special book reading by author Gail Tsukiyama in the Heritage Lounge at 6:30pm so please come early.

JCCC TOKEN KAI MEETINGMembers and guests are invited to attend the Japanese sword club meeting on Saturday October 20, 2007 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Hosaki Room. Our special guest is Mr. Fred Kay, club member and Iaido sensei at the Centre. His talk will focus on all the com-ponents of the sword (tsuka, blade, saya, menuki) which assist in making it an effective weapon. As always, there will be a sell/trade table available for members. For more information, please contact Ken Noma at: ken.noma@jccc.on.ca.

HERITAGE GOURMET TOUR OF JAPAN MARCH 28 TO APRIL 10, 2008

Lovers of Japanese food and beverages are invited to join the JCCC Heritage Committee on a tour of Japan to explore the culinary delights of this ancient island nation. The backbone of all great cuisines is the ingredients that make up the foundation of a dish and Japanese cooking, developed over thousands of years, is no different. With this in mind, we will visit traditional manufacturers of miso, shoyu, vinegar, rice, dried bonito, tofu, nori and fruit. To assist us to digest these delicacies there will be visits to manufacturers of sake, shochu, beer, whisky, wine and fine tea. As an added bonus, provided by nature, we will be able to enjoy all this under the canopy of sakura blossoms. For further information please contact your tour leader, Ken Noma at: ken.noma@jccc.on.ca.

ART CASE: GLORIA KAGAWAAn invitation is extended to contemporary art lovers to view five works by Nikkei artist, Gloria Kagawa of New Hamburg, Ontario. Her works can be viewed in the display case by the JCCC Heritage Lounge until the end of October. Those wishing to purchase a work are asked to contact Toshiko Yamashita at 416-441-2345 ext. 227 or email heritage@jccc.on.ca. Art Case will feature the works of contemporary Nikkei artists on a regular basis.

1ST ANNUAL SANSEI PUB NIGHT REVISITED

The JCCC would like to revive the old “pub nite” from the 1970s. It has been such a long time since the Sansei gathered at the Centre for a social event, so it’s definitely time to try and get together. Please get in touch with your family and friends and tell them to join you for an evening of fun,

reminiscing, laughter, sharing of photos and telling of tall tales of the good old days. This invitation is extended to anyone who would like to meet others from this generation, whether you’re Sansei or not, whether you’re Japanese or not. If you enjoy classic rock and disco music, then come and join in! The more the merrier! The festivities will take place in the Kobayashi Hall on Saturday October 20, 2007 from 8:00pm to 1:00am. For more information, please call Dawna Kobayashi at 416-431-0296 or email at: dawna.kobayashi@sympatico.ca.

Inside Aquaba by Gloria Kagawa

FROM THE GIFT SHOPHaruko Ishihara, Holistic Nutritional Consultant and JCCC staff member, will be publishing a book on staying healthy by being gentle to the body, soul, and Earth. In the book, which is written entirely in Japanese, Haruko shares her deep knowledge on topics such as the benefits of traditional Japanese food and how the intake of vegetables and a vegetarian lifestyle affects the environment. She also introduces a variety of health tips. The book is $12 plus GST and will be available at the gift shop after November 11, 2007.

Mr. Kobayashi (Photo courtesy of Tak Yano)

Mr. Mizuyabu(Photo courtesy of Norm Ibuki)

Haruko Ishihara

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JCCC FAMILY GOLF TOURNAMENTThe JCCC held it’s 11th annual Family Golf Tournament on September 9. It started off with rain but the weather held out for most of the day and we thank all the golfers for braving the cloudy conditions!!!! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves. This year all money raised from the family golf tournament will be used to support Heritage initiatives and programming at the JCCC. These are events that involve getting families and different generations together in a fun atmosphere. We encourage everyone to join us next year for another great day!! A special thank you and appreciation to all of our sponsors this year:Platinum – Dundee Wealth Management (Marty Kobayashi)Gold – Marubashi Family , Towers PerrinBronze – Wakayama Family, Oikawa Family , Funding Matters IncGifts in Kind – Aim Trimark / CI Investments / Fidelity Investments / Dynamic Funds / Ogden Funeral Homes. Also appreciation to the hard working committee – Dawna Kobayashi (Co-chair),Tom Oyagi, Dereck Oikawa, Linda Oikawa, Steve Oikawa and Marty Kobayashi.WINNERS:Counsel General’s cup (low net family pair): Michael Slater and Paul Slater (Father/Son)Dundee Wealth Management Cup (scramble champions):Tatsuo Hori, Kevin Gibson, Michi Armstrong and Rich ArmstrongRoy and Kay Shin Memorial Cup (lowest grandparent/grandchild low net): Tsutomo Shimizu and Michael SlaterLow Net – Mens and Ladies: Chris Reid and Dale ReidLow Gross – Mens and Ladies: Gord Nobuto and Lil YamamotoLongest Drive – Mens and Ladies: Kevin Gibson and Eva VelillaClosest to the Pin – Mens and Ladies: Andy Matsumoto and Dale ReidMost Honest Scramble team: Bob Nishino, Kay Fujiwara, Tom Yamamoto, Christine Nishino

Sharon MarubashiJCCC Family Golf Co-Chair

OCTOBER VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE

by the Consulate General of JapanFeel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan on our Event Room’s large movie screen and theatrical sound system. Admission is free, and you’re bound to learn a lot about Japan in the process!

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2007, 1:45pm-2:30pm(Encore Presentation)Japan’s Everyday Harmony: SpaceA traditional Japanese-style room, or washitsu, is designed so that it can easily be adapted to any use. This program gives an overview of how the washitsu makes use of space.Japan Video Topics · Global Oysters Supported by Forests· Not Just for Play – Mobile Game Devices Evolve· Tokyo One-Day Trip· Udon – Noodles Fostered by Nature

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 2007, 12:10pm-12:50pmJapan: A Flair for Design - ArmourJapanese armor is known around the world for its gorgeous, novel designs. Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju examines these designs, vibrant with the individual personality of the warriors, for a samurai aesthetic that still resonates today.Japan Video Topics · Japan’s 50 Years as a UN Member· Onsen, Warm-hearted Hot Springs Beppu and Yufuin· Ramen, Japan’s Favorite Noodle· The Small Island that Drives on EthanolN.B. There will be an Encore Screening on October 17 at 1:00pm.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2007, 12:10pm-1:10pmJIC Collection Signature Series: The Men Who Made Meiji ArchitectureKnown as the father of Japanese architecture, British architect Josiah Conder became a professor at the University of Tokyo in 1877 and went on to educate many Japanese architects who would later win distinction in their field. His most renowned apprentices, Kingo Tatsuno, Tokuma Katayama, Tatsuzo Sone and Shichijiro Satachi, were the first Japanese architects to build western-style buildings in Japan’s Meiji era.

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

From left: Tsutomu Shimizu, Ross Shin, and Michael Slater

(Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi)

From left: Dawna Kobayashi, Dale Reid, Sharon Marubashi

(Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi)

From left: Rich Armstrong, Michi Armstrong, Marty Kobayashi, Tatsuo Hori, Kevin Gibson(Photo courtesy of Kristin Kobayashi)

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IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL 26TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

by Ikebana International Toronto Chapter 208Ikebana International will be holding their annual flower show on Saturday October 20 and Sunday October 21, 2007 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm both days at the JCCC. Admission is $12 and is good for both days. Refreshments at the Japanese Tea Room, Ikebana books and vases will also be available for sale. There will be a demonstration by Mr. Gregory Williams, Riji of the Sogetsu School, on Sunday October 21 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Mr. Williams will also lead workshops on Saturday October 20 (morning session 11:00am, afternoon session 1:45pm). The fee is $60 for one session or $100 for both sessions and includes flowers and containers. A bento box lunch will be available for an additional $10. Please request along with registration. For further information, or to register, email: info@ikebana-toronto.com or phone: 416-512-8349. Visit our website at www.ikebana-toronto.com

NIHONGO ART CONTEST 2007by Gendai Gallery

Nihongo Art Contest is a unique exhibition of artworks by children using art to help them learn the Japanese language. This year’s juried exhibition includes over 215 drawings – from the whimsical to the sublime -- by children across Ontario in grades 1 to 12 currently studying the Japanese language. The exhibition opens on Saturday October 13, 2007 from 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Gendai Gallery located in the JCCC and continues until October 31, 2007. Opening events on October 13 will include a fun art and language workshop open to children of all ages, and an awards presentation for the top winning entries. The Nihongo Art Contest was founded in 2004 by Yukie Uchida, a teacher of Japanese at Hillfield Strathallan College in Hamilton. She invented a unique method of teaching: she asked students to draw pictures that incorporated Japanese characters to embody a word’s meaning in the drawing itself. With the support of the Japan Foundation, the Ontario-wide contest was established open to young students of the Japanese language. “The Nihongo Art Contest presents a fun side to language acquisition,” said contest president, Michiyo Uchida. “It is exciting to see how words can inspire great visual creativity.” The exhibition and contest is co-hosted by the organizing committee of the Nihongo Art Contest and the Gendai Gallery. It is generously supported by The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto, The Japan Foundation, Toronto, The Japan National Tourist Organization, The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, James Moto Enterprises Inc., Hillfield Strathallan College, and Kokugo Kyoshitsu. For more information, please visit www.nihongoart.org or www.gendaigallery.org.

UNITED CHURCH AKI MATSURIby Centennial Japanese United Church and

Toronto Japanese United ChurchThe Centennial Japanese United Church and the Toronto Japanese United Church invites everyone to come see our new home at Lansing United Church (49 Bogert Avenue, near Yonge and Sheppard). Join us on Saturday October 13, 2007, between 11:30am to 2:00pm for our first annual Aki Matsuri (formerly the Bazaar). Stop by to visit with old friends and to grab a few bargains! The return of our famous udon can’t be missed!!! For more information please call 416-536-7004 or email:cjuc_tjuc_akimatsuri@yahoo.com

ST. ANDREW’S JAPANESE ANGLICAN CHURCH ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR AND GARAGE SALESaturday November 3, 2007, 1:00pm - 3:30pm49 Donlands Avenue, Toronto (at the Subway Station)Contact: Frank Nishioka: 905-886-6444

TORONTO POTTERS’ SHOW AND SALE AT THE JCCC

by the Toronto Potters Toronto Potters is a not for profit organization made up of some of the most talented and acclaimed ceramic artists in the greater GTA. With over 40 potters’ works to choose from at the Fall Show and Sale, you will certainly find the perfect gift or treasure for your own home, be it functional, decorative or sculptural. Don’t forget to plan ahead for Christmas; everyone loves pottery. A plate, a platter, a vase, a sculpture or jewellery, make the perfect gift for that special “hard to buy” someone. Come early and bring a friend. Artists will be displaying their best work and you will be dazzled by what can be made from simple clay. Free admission - barrier free access and free parking. Door prize. Cash, Interact, VISA, MC.Thursday October 25 12:00pm – 9:00pmFriday October 26 12:00pm – 9:00pmSaturday October 27 10:00am – 6:00pmFor more information about the Fall Show and Sale or Toronto Potters please contact Jackie Ramo at ramo203@rogers.com or visit www.torontopotters.com.

SUMI-E PAINTING EXHIBITION by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada

Ancient Japanese scrolls show that landscape and natural subjects have played a central role in sumi-e painting for centuries. Nature has also been the subject of many Canadian painters, such as the Group of Seven. This year the Sumi-e Artists of Canada celebrates its 26th year at the JCCC with an exhibition of sumi-e painting titled In Harmony with Nature.

Date: Saturday November 10 and Sunday November 11, 2007Time & Place: 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Shokokai CourtAdmission: No charge; donations are acceptedOpening ceremony: Saturday November 10th at 1:00pmMore information: www.sumieartistsofcanada.org

TORONTO KOHAKUby Toronto Kohaku Committee

The ever-popular “KOHAKU” is coming back to the Kobayashi Hall! This year commemorates the 30th anniversary. The best Toronto performers will be offering another entertaining evening on Saturday December 8, 2007 at JCCC. Admission is $20. Reserved seating only. The tickets go on sale on September 30. For tickets and further information, please contact Ms. Ohmori at 416-531-2749 or Ms. Doyama at 416-291-7002.

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DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of September 9, 2007

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

JCCCMr. and Mrs. Michael Byrnes 100 Mrs. Tosh Fukuda 50 Dr. Jeanne Ikeda-Douglas & Dr. Foch Douglas 15 JCCC Karaoke Club 500Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lee 150 Ms. Daniela Masuda 20 Mr. Alex Medeiros 20 Mrs. Frances Nakamura 30 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka 10 Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Ogaki 25 Mr. and Mrs. George Ohashi 25 Mr. George Pachovsky 15 Mr. and Mrs. Barry Shikatani 100 Mrs. Margaret Sora 80 Mrs. Jessie Tanaka 30 Mrs. Kay Tazumi 300 Ms. Yan Yan Woo 20 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yokota 15 Mr. Toki Yoshida 20 Mr. Ken Murata 350

Fred Sasaki's 89th birthdayMr. Hiro Suyehiro 100

50th Ann of Sab & Grace Takata

In MemoriamIn memory of Amy EngMs. Barbara Matsugu 50 In memory of George Hosaki Mrs. Elaine Iwai & Family 3,000In memory of George NegoroMiss Yoshie Kosaka 30 In memory ofKana WatanabeMrs. Fumi Marubashi 50 In memory of Hatchiro Hatch YagiMrs. Yukiko Tamaki 25 In memory of Terry Teruo AdachiMrs. Pat Adachi 50 Mrs. Betty Lou Arai 20Mrs. Daisy Asada 25 Mrs. Betty Asano 20Ms. Diane Cowan 50 Mrs. Beverley Fujimoto 30 Mr. and Mrs. John Fujimoto 30 Mrs. Doris Fujioka 20 Ms. Terri Fujioka 20 Mr. and Mrs. Susumu Fujiwara 50 Mrs. Ruby Fukumoto 25 Mrs. Kim Fukushima 50 Mrs. Yoshiko Fukushima 20 Mrs. Jean Goto 25 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harada 25 Mrs. Mary Hatanaka 20 Mr. and Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa 25 Ms. Mary Hiraishi 25 Ms. Tomi Hiraishi 25 Dr. and Mrs. David Hirano 100 Mr. and Mrs. Kenji Hori 25 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ikeda 50 Ms. Ella Irving 100 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ishii 25 Mr. Peter Ito 30 Mr. and Mrs. Yoshihiro Kamiyama 50 Mr. and Mrs. Yo Kato 20

Mrs. Teiko Kishimoto 35 Mrs. Pat Y. Kusano 35 Mrs. Eiko Maruno 50 Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Matsunaga 30 Ms. Maemi Matsushita 50 Mrs. Kay Mitsui 25 Mrs. Lucy Mori 30 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moritsugu 50 Ms. Kay Nagao 20 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nakamura 25 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nakamura 20 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishioka 25 Miss Hitomi Noda 20 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noda 25 Mrs. Kaye Oda 45 Mrs. Shizue Ogaki 20 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Ogura 25 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ohori 25 Mr. and Mrs. Isao Ono 20 Mrs. Teruko Otani 20 Dr. Talvan Peng 100Mr. and Mrs. Tak Sagara 25 Mr. and Mrs. Yasushi Saito 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tats Sakauye 25 Ms. Fumi Sasaki 30 Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki 25 Mrs. Mary Shikatani 20 Mr. and Mrs. Shoji Takahashi 35 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Takeuchi 25 Mr. and Mrs. Tad Tanabe 20 Mr. Tad Taniishi 30 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tsuda 25 Mrs. Sakae Tsukada 30 Mrs. Gladys Uchimaru 20 Mr. and Mrs. George Umemoto 25 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ura 50 Mrs. Ruth Usami 20 Mr. and Mrs. Kenzo Yakura 20 Mrs. Chizuko Yasui 20 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Yatabe 75 Mr. Tad Yonekura 20 Mrs. Sue Yoshida 20 In memory of Terry Adachi & Eiko Teranishi Wynford Seniors' Club 100In memory of Toyo HorikawaMrs. Tamaye Harafuji 40 Mrs. Brenda Troendlin 30 Mrs. Margaret Turnbull 100In memory of Sam HonkawaMr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 50 In memory of Tony and Mary ShojiMrs. Louise Hayashi 20

Family Golf TournamentMr. and Mrs. Paul Marubashi 600Ms. Laurie-Ann Nakagawa 170Mr. Henry Okada 150Towers Perrin Inc 150Mr. Peter Wakayama 210

Supporting MembersLeader:Mr. N Seko & Ms. N Kuroyama 450Mr. Masashi Shin 500

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THE NAKED EMPEROR PRESENTSA CHARITY CONCERT

A Delectable Evening of Classical, Folk/Blues, World, Jazz Music & Dance by Emiko Hsuen

Come for an unforgettable evening of talent, spanning four diverse genres of classical, folk/blues, world music and jazz. The Naked Emperor is “a slice of life” showcasing different expressions of truth as presented by a selection of gifted, well-established and promising artists. This charity concert is for the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund, an organisation with a “bold, non-profit initiative designed to integrate, educate, celebrate and promote all facets of music therapy” in Canada. They have been “providing services to those in hospitals, clinics and special schools” since 1994. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the JCCC. Take pleasure in the light, lyrical fingers of classical pianist Yuka Koreeda, or the soothing, yet rejuvenating originals sung by singer/songwriter Francesca Blandizzi. Enjoy the supple, bright tones of soprano Emiko Hsuen, and the hip yet elegant innovations of choreographer Chantal Ferris – as presented by dancers from the Woodbridge School of Dance. Experience the colours, tints and hues of eclectic originals performed by composer Hubert Razack, and the ‘tinkling ivories’ of pianist Danny McErlain - one of the mainstays of Toronto’s music scene for the past 30 years. Be captivated by the stirring renditions of one of Toronto’s heavyweight jazz singers, Peggy Mahon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to savour, experience and support The Naked Emperor. Visit http://www.thenakedemperor.org to purchase tickets online, or call 416-410-7109.

Date: Saturday November 24, 2007Time: 8:00pmLocation: JCCC Kobayashi HallGeneral Admission: $35

DONATIONS TO THE JCCC As of September 9, 2007

The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

Partner:Dr. Tatsuo Hori 150Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kobayashi 175Mrs. Frances Nakamura 150

Mrs. Keiko Ono 120Mr. and Mrs. Tad Oyagi 150Mrs. Jean Yoshiko Seki 130Mr. and Mrs. Ray Takeuchi 115

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健康へのホリスティックアプローチの本「健康でいたいから。体にやさしく、心にやさしく、地球にやさしく」トロント在住のホリスティック栄養コンサルタント、石原治子さんが健康へのアプローチを一冊の本にまとめました。 彼女の健康に対する考えを総括した２０ページの書き出しで始まる本書は、栄養、食生活、病気予防、生活の項目に分かれ、トピックごとにコラム形式で書かれています。コラムはこれまでトロント日本語情報誌“Ｂｉｔｓ”で掲載していたコラムの内容を一層充実させて書き直したもの、それに新たに書き上げた新しいトピックなどもあります。 食とライフスタイルの健康とのつながりが中心に展開されているこの本は、昔ながらの日本の食生活がどのように優れているのか、この時代に地元で収穫された季節の食べ物がより大切なわけ、植物性食品中心やベジタリアンの食生活が如何に健康と環境にかかわってくるのか、などがわかりやすく説明されています。健康のために摂取したい食品、控えたい食品、それに日本食には欠かせないごはんやお味噌などの食べ物や健康法の話も満載です。 治子さんはこの本を通して、「人間の健康を支えてくれる地球を大切に」という大きなメッセージを送っています。そして、その根底に流れるのは「あくまでも無理をせず」という考え方です。「どうしてもこうじゃなくちゃいけない」という健康法ではなく、健康に対する考え方もリラックスした姿勢が大切だと、教えてくれる本です。 この本の発表会が、２００７年１１月８日（木）午後７時に日系文化会館にて行われます。当日は著者の石原治子さんによる朗読、本製作にあたってのお話などがある他、本の販売もあります。一般の発売日は１１月１１日（日）頃で、日系文化会館を始め、トロント市内、及びバンクーバー、オタワ、モントリオールの各日系のお店にて販売されます。定価は＄１２（＋税）です。

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２００７年１０・１１・１２月の行事予定１０月 ６日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ８日（月） ＪＣＣＣ休館ー感謝祭 １８・１９日（木・金）三味線ワークショップ １９日（金） スピーカーシリーズ ２０日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ２０日（土） 三世パブナイト ２５日（木） 映画鑑賞会「浪人街」 ２７日（土） 和紙クラフトワークショップ１１月 ３・４日（土・日）アジアへのいざない祭り １０日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ２１日（水） 和紙グリーティングカード ワークショップ ２９日（木） 映画鑑賞会１２月 ８日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 １５日（土） カラオケクラブ会合 ２５日（火） ＪＣＣＣ休館ークリスマス ２６日（水） ＪＣＣＣ休館ーボクシングデー ３１日（月） 大晦日ディナーダンスパーティー

トロント紅白歌合戦日系人社会人気のイベント「トロント紅白歌合戦」は今年で30周年を迎えます。２００７年12月8日（土）夜の1回公演。入場券は＄２０。全席指定。発売は９月３０日です。販売窓口：大森４１６－５３１－２７４９、土山４１６－２９１－７００２。

ＪＣＣＣ映画鑑賞会「浪人街」恒例の映画鑑賞会が２００７年１０月２５日（木）午後７時から行われます。１０月の映画は黒木和雄監督作品、原田芳雄主演「浪人街」（１９９０年）です。江戸末期の下町を舞台に、その裏界隈を生きる浪人たちの人

間模様を描いた時代劇です。出演者が他に樋口可南子、勝新太郎、石橋蓮司、田中邦衛とキャストも豪華です。入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員＄５、非会員＄７です。ぜひお楽しみください。（注：残虐・暴力的シーンあり）

三味線ワークショップ初心者向けの三味線ワークショップが２００７年１０月１８日（木）、１９日（金）の二日間に渡ってＪＣＣＣで行われます。時間は両日とも午後６時半から９時半までです。受講費は二日間でＪＣＣＣ会員＄１００＋ＧＳＴ，非会員＄１１０＋ＧＳＴです。三味線のレンタルは＄２０です（数に限りあり）。　講師は生田流琴と三味線の大師範であるリンダ・カプランさんです。彼女は日本、カナダ、アメリカで琴と三味線を勉強し、２５年以上公演を行ってきました。受講お申し込みは４１６－４４１－２３４５またはjccc@jccc.on.caまでどうぞ。

三世パブナイト１９７０年代にＪＣＣＣで開催されていた「パブナイト」が復活！当時は主に三世が中心になって集まっていましたが、今回は三世だけでなく、誰でも参加できます。クラシックロックやディスコ音楽が好きな人、楽しい時間を過ごしたい人はぜひいらしてください。パブナイトは２００７年１０月２０日（土）午後８時から午前１時まで小林ホールで開催されます。詳細はダーナ小林４１６－４３１－０２９６またはdawna.kobayashi@simpatico.ca（英語）までご連絡ください。

スピーカーシリーズ２００７年１０月１９日（金）午後７時半から行われるスピーカーシリーズ、今回はビル・コバヤシさんとユウキ・ミズヤブさんをお迎えします。　コバヤシさんは全カナダ日系人協会（ＮＡＪＣ）のトロント支部を興した人の一人です。バンクーバーで生まれ、戦中はブラインド・ベイとカムループスの強制収容所で過ごし、戦後は家族と共にモントリオールに移住しました。１９７７年の日系カナダ人移住１００周年記念プロジェクトを機会に妻のアディーと日系コミュニティー内での活動を活発化してきました。　ミズヤブさんは漁師の息子としてＢＣ州ナナイモで生まれ、戦中はレモンクリーク強制収容所で過ごしました。１９４６年７月に家族と共に日本へ送還され、１９６１年にカナダに戻るまでは進駐軍の通訳や電話オペレーターなどをして働いていました。 カナダでは兄弟の住むトロントに移り、日系カナダ人の損害賠償運動のためにＮＡＪＣを強く支持しました。　カナダ史の人権問題の中でも重要な勝利として考慮されている日系カナダ人の損害賠償運動を戦中戦後の経験が異なる二人の視点からみていきます。ぜひご参加下さい。

日系コミュニティーニュース＊日本語アートコンテスト展覧会ＪＣＣＣ内現代美術館にて２００７年１０月１３日ー３１日まで。１０月１３日は午後２時半から４時半まで「日本語で遊ぼう」ワークショップが行われます。詳細、お問い合わせははwww.nihongoart.org, www.gendaigallery.orgまでどうぞ。＊合同教会「秋まつり」センテニアル日系合同教会とトロント日系合同教会の「秋まつり」が２００７年１０月１３日（土）午前１１時半から午後２時まで行われます。場所はLansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave, Toronto)です。お問い合わせは416-536-7004またはcjuc_tjuc_akimatsuri@yahoo.comまでどうぞ。＊いけばなインターナショナル展示会いけばなインターナショナルトロント支部の展示会が２００７年１０月２０日（土）、２１日（日）両日とも正午から午後５時まで行われます。入場料は一人＄１２で両日有効です。また、１０月２０日にはワークショップも行われます。詳細、お問い合わせは416-512-8349またはinfo@ikebana-toronto.comまでどうぞ。＊Toronto Potters 陶芸展示会とセールToronto Pottersの展示会とセールが２００７年１０月２５日（木）から１０月２７日（土）に行われます。時間は木、金が正午から午後９時、土曜日は午前１０時から午後６時までです。入場は無料です。詳細、お問い合わせはramo203@rogers.com, またはwww.torontopotters.comまでどうぞ。＊聖アンドリュー日系聖公会バザー聖アンドリュー日系聖公会のバザーが２００７年１１月３日（土）午後１時から午後３時半まで49 Donlands Avenue, Torontoで行われます。お問い合わせはフランク・ニシオカ905-886-6444までどうぞ。＊墨絵展示会墨絵カナダの展示会が２００７年１１月１０日（土）、１１日（日）両日とも正午から午後５時まで行われます。入場料は無料ですがご寄付は感謝します。開会式は１１月１０日午後１時です。詳細はwww.sumieartistsofcanada.orgまでどうぞ。

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