JCCA Bowl-a-thon a Great Success
Over 120 bowlers. The site of many a post-war nisei bowling game. Multiple generations of Japanese Canadians having a blast together. Community organizations working...
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Magic Hour at the Nikkei National Museum
Not everything is based on negotiation. Sometimes we do what we want to do, and unless there’s a problem it works really well, and it’s kind of like a festive way of working together. I used to be in a collective where we discussed everything, and came up with ideas, which were good, but it ends up taking so much time that sometimes you have a hard time actually getting things done.
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Bulletin Interview: Judge Maryka Omatsu
I loved my father and I regret that he died (1980) before our redress settlement, before my appointment to the bench, before I moved back to the west coast. In Vancouver, he had a popular restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Granville.
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The Human Gyre: cleaning up our shorelines
Born and raised in Perth, Australia, Kate Le Souëf grew up with a deep connection to the ocean. Spending weekends and holidays at the...
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JCCA Bowl-a-thon!
Going back to its post-war roots, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association is pleased to present the first annual JCCA Community Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser,...
“The Vancouver Asahi” reviewed by a 91-year old fan
Roy Yamamura, the shortstop. He came from Kitsilano. He would be dancing around, and wherever the ball came, he was ready. He had a good sense where the ball would go. He was amazing. He really was a star.
President’s Message
What a wonderful way to end 2014! After managing to pull through a challenging year full of change, it was so extremely heartwarming last...
Chef Yasushi Kurashima: the Joys of Sharing
These days the fieldhouse at Oppenheimer Park has a distinctly Japanese flavour thanks to retired chef Yasushi Kurashima who has been volunteering his time...
Kodo: a journey into mystery
Their new show, Mystery – their second under Bando’s direction – sees Kodo exploring new avenues of expression, integrating more women into their works and expanding the theatrical components in surprising and wonderful ways . . .
Half Asian – 100% Kip
Hapa Pioneer Kip Fulbeck As professor of art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Kip Fulbeck has received the university’s Distinguished Teaching award...
President’s Message
With the end of 2014 nearly upon us, I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every GVJCCA member and sponsor for...
Our Legendary Asahis —The Movie Version Invaluable Publicity vis-à-vis Japanese People of Today
Travis Takashi Ishikawa of the San Francisco Giants recently made a lot of Japanese North Americans feel proud when he said: “I never give...
Book Gift Guide
New Books by Sleepless Kao Discover two adorable new picture books by artist-in-motion Sleepless Kao! In Duet—the first book both written and illustrated by...
Give the Gift of Taiko
For the percussion lover on your gift list we have numerous ways to rock their world! Get off the couch and fulfil your dream...
Deck the halls with bottles of sake!
BY ELISE GEE Looking for a unique gift or a nice change from wine for your party contribution during the festive season? Here are some...
Holiday Gift Guide
Check out these fab finds in our Holiday Gift Guide from Coral + Cloud, Davie and Chiyo, Kanazawa Wines and Pidgin Restaurant. It’s a...
Remembrance Day 2014 (with gallery)
by Linda Kawamoto Reid Remembrance Day 2014 began a few weeks early with the atrocious acts in Montreal and Ottawa that claimed the lives...
