"The Zen Diary": A feast for the eyes and the soul
JCAM shares Japanese Canadian culture at Folklorama Festival
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Upsets reign supreme in JC3-Pitch semifinals
Kate Kamo McHugh's 20 Grains of Rice seeks to reclaim lost culture and identity
JCAM's Aurora Dancer Group celebrate 25 years with Silk & Saké fundraiser
David Mura's work continues to push readers to question the world
Mindfulness in the city: Summer playbook
Darcy Tamayose on exploring hauntings by ghosts, grief, and guilt
Drawing attention to the stigma surrounding addiction and homelessness
21 Sep 2023
Posted by Theresa Oye 
Pavilion ambassadors Rhea Teranishi, Miwako Miyoshi, Minami Tokairin, Nicolai Kazuyuki Diaz Tsuzuki, and greeter Daniel Cowen. Photo credit: Dr. Tse Luk. Not only does the Japanese Pavilion present outstanding entertainment, food, and drink, but it is the one event that brings family and friends...
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23 Aug 2023
Posted by Mackenzie Sato Dyck 
The Silk & Saké fundraiser, celebrating the Aurora Dance Group's 25th anniversary at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba on June 4. Photo credit: Royce O'Toole. Recalling the success of our first Silk & Saké fundraiser in 2013, we decided to organize it again for 2023, this...
Read more → 03 Aug 2023
Posted by Bayview United Church 
Bayview United Church members now worship at Cummer Avenue United Church. Photo courtesy: Bayview United Church. Due to a decline in the number of people able to provide leadership for the Bayview Church, the church council and members determined that supporting the church building and organizing...
Read more → 25 May 2023
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Volunteers with years of service ranging from a year to 30-plus were honored at Momiji Health Care Society’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Apr. 22. Organized volunteering emerged in the 19th century with the founding of the Red Cross and YMCA. The word 'volunteer' was originally associated...
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Posted by Lara Okihiro 
Lara Okihiro's grandparents, Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro in front of a New Year's feast Hisa prepared in their dining room of their home. Photos courtesy: Dr. Lara Okihiro. As the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act is underway, one Japanese Canadian whose family was subject to the War Measures...
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23 Mar 2023
Posted by Caitlin Kaneko 
Unique and vintage Japanese items like kimono, teaware, games, and artwork are available at Japonicamomiji.ca. Photos courtesy: Caitlin Kaneko. One of Momiji's most highly anticipated fundraisers is Japonica, which features unique and vintage Japanese items for sale. However, the pandemic resulted...
Read more → 27 Jan 2023
Posted by Michael Abe 
Project Director Dr. Jordan Stanger-Ross, Project Manager Michael Abe, and Research Coordinator Kaitlin Findlay were on hand to accept the award. Photo credit: Alexandra D’Arcy. The prestigious Impact Awards recognize the highest achievements from outstanding researchers and students in social...
Read more → 17 Jan 2023
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Left: A 19-year-old Frank Moritsugu sitting on the roof of a Yard Creek camp shack in 1943. Repository: JCCC. Collection: Dawn Miike Collection. Accession Number: 2014.02.01.09. Right: Current day Frank holding a letter with birthday wishes from the Queen for his 100th birthday. “Becoming 100 years...
Read more → 24 Nov 2022
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
New JCCC President and Board Chair Chris Hope says he is honoured to accept the voluntary role "to help to define the future of an organization that has meant so much to [his] family and the community.” Photo credit: Kelly Fleck. While Okura prepared for the Caravan festival with the Hifumi...
Read more → 23 Nov 2022
Posted by Mirui Kiuchi 
Exchange student Mimi experiences Japanese culture the Canadian way while volunteering at Japan Festival CANADA 2022. Photo: Canadians join Bon Odori folk dances, even if they don't know the moves, to celebrate Japanese culture at Japan Festival CANADA 2022. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Japan...
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