

a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture


a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
Carrying Our Legacy Torch : with a little help from the Government of Japan
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre: The Jewel of New Denver
by Eleanor Quirk Arriving from England in 1968 my family first lived a block from Hastings Park, later moving to Steveston. When I came to live in New Denver in 1977 I had just seen the photo show 1877-1977: 100…
Asian Studies at UBC
Dear all For all of those who have spent many years working towards the creation of Asian Canadian studies at UBC, we are writing to pass on the happy news that last night, at the February 19, 2014 meeting of…
The Importance of the GVJCCA to the NAJC
by Ken Noma President, National Association of Japanese Canadians Vancouver subscribers of The Bulletin will have already have heard through the grapevine that Gary Matson, President of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens Association, has decided not to seek another…
Exploring Japanese culture through ukiyo-e woodblock prints
Two fantastic exhibits – showcasing over one hundred woodblock prints from the 1800s from a private collection in Japan are currently on display at the West Vancouver Museum and the Nikkei National Museum. Ukiyoe Spectacular includes compelling images and gives…
An open letter to Japanese Canadians
We are aware of an initiative that is underway by the JCCA Human Rights committee in Vancouver to clear the air and bring closure for the victims of our father’s heinous sexual attacks while he was a priest of the…
3.11.3 Commemorating the Third Anniversary of Japan’s Triple Disasters
Presentations of its On-going Effects Based on Research and Residence in Tohoku Cities and Communities Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 4:30-6:00 Choi Building, University of British Columbia (UBC) Commemorating the third anniversary of Japan’s March 11, 2011 (3.11) triple disaster and…
Tsuneko Kokubo exhibition
Tsuneko Kokubo will be exhibiting paintings from her Monochromatic Contemplation series at the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall as part of the Vancouver International Dance Festival. The exhibition will run from March 13 to 29. There will be an opening reception for…