Opens June 17
Kurosawa Centennial • 1910-2010
Pacific Cinematheque
Film institutes and film lovers around the world have been commemorating this year’s centennial of the birth of the great Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Running to mid August, Pacific Cinémathèque presents a comprehensive retrospective of Kurosawa’s films. The exhibition includes rare prints (courtesy The Japan Foundation) of Kurosawa’s early works and a number of newly struck 35mm prints and recent restorations (from Janus Films in New York) of his masterpieces and mature films.
For film details and screening dates, visit www.cinematheque.bc.ca

Saturday, July 31st, 12:30 PM
VJLS-JH Gakuyukai Alumni Reunion
5th Floor Tatami Room & Rooftop Garden
487 Alexander Street (@ Jackson)
An informal gathering and light lunch for pre-war students of VJLS-JH and their families.
To reserve, please call the School at 604.254.2551 by July 28.

Friday, August 13, 8pm
Vancouver Sings:
10th Anniversary Choral Concert
(Scotiabank Chan Centre Series)
Chan Centre at UBC
One of the pleasures of looking back on ten years of festival programming is the discovery of certain retroactive themes. So we seized the opportunity to ask five excellent choirs to come back this year and appear together on one evening at the Chan Centre, where their particular strengths could be appreciated singly and en masse.
Elektra Womens Choir, the Laudate Singers, musica intima, the Vancouver Bach Choir and Vancouver Chamber Choir will each provide a set of signature works. To add to the mix, a top Japanese women’s choir, Brilliant Harmony, will be returning to Vancouver to perform with their Canadian counterparts. The finale will be a massed choir performance led by respected Japanese conductor Ko Matsushita. This will be a must-attend event for fans of Vancouver’s choral singers and we predict the collective energy and joy of the gathering will make Vancouver choral history!

July 31 – August 1, 2010
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre
Commemorative Celebrations
New Denver, BC
A free weekend-long event open to the public including entertainment, workshops, National Historic Site Commemorative Ceremony and annual Obon Ceremony.
For more information: 250.358.7288

Saturday, August 21, 11am to 4pm
Tonari Gumi Reunion Picnic
“Kokoro no Furusato” (Home is where the heart is)
Jericho Beach Park, Jericho Pond Picnic Area
Anyone who has had any connection with the Tonari Gumi or are interested in our work, come back “home” to join us in an old-time Japanese-Canadian community picnic. There will be taiko drums, giant tug-a-war, and games for all ages. It will be a pot-luck with everyone being asked to bring their picnic favourites for themselves and to share with a few others. Tonari Gumi will have cold punch available and some Japanese picnic favourites. Some canopies will be set up for the seniors to keep them out of the sun and some tables and chairs. You are welcome to bring your own chair or blanket too. This event will take place rain or shine and in the event of a major downpour we will move back to the Tonari Gumi. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family. Because we are expecting a large attendance, please purchase your tickets as soon as possible by contacting Tonari Gumi at 604.687.2172 or by e-mail at tgreunion2010@gmail.com. Ticket deadline is Monday, August 9.

Saturday, August 21, 12noon
BC Wakayama Kenjinkai Picnic
Steveston Buddhist Temple Grounds
4360 Garry Street, Richmond
Come and enjoy teppan meat, BBQ salmon and yakisoba with us.

Saturday, September 18
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tonari Gumi’s 9th Annual Premium Sake Tasting Night
Listel Vancouver
1300 Robson Street, Vancouver
Thanks to our partner, the Listel Vancouver, this year’s TG Premium Sake Tasting Night will be one of our biggest ever with the largest selection of different sakes presented in BC, accompanied by exceptional appetizers from some of the best restaurants in BC. In addition, we will be holding a silent auction for some extraordinary items donated in support of the Japanese Canadian community. We expect tickets for this fundraising event to go fast and so purchase your tickets at the Tonari Gumi. Tickets are still only $50.00. Advance ticket sale only, payment accepted by cheque or cash only. Information by calling TG or email at info@jcva.bc.ca.

Friday, September 3, 1:30pm-5:10pm (Doors, 1pm)
Friday, September 10, 1:30pm-4:50pm (Doors, 1pm)
NHCS 2010 Stress Management Seminar
Oriental Wisdom + Western Enterprise
Consulate General of Japan
Tamokuteki-Hall (9th floor)
800-1177 Hasting Street, Vancouver
see details page 8

Saturday, September 25, 2010
NNMHC 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER: With Keynote Speaker Dr. David Suzuki!
– TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre by attending the Gala Dinner, which will be held at the brand new Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. Featuring over 200 silent auction items and a very special list of live auction items which includes some fantastic and unique gifts that have been generously donated by individuals and companies. Updated info to be added regularly to www.nikkeiplace.org.
Tickets are $125.00 per person and a portion of each ticket will be tax deductible. For more information on corporate sponsorships, auction donations, or to purchase tickets, please contact Harumi Suzuki at 778. 835.1091 or by email at harumisuzuki@shaw.ca.