President’s Message
By Lorene Oikawa It’s the J word that shocks and hurts me.…
The Bulletin
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
The Bulletin
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
Read MorePresident’s Message
Powell Street Festival 2015
On August 1 and 2, this year’s Powell Street Festival returns to…
Rick Shiomi receives 2015 McKnight Distinguished Artist award
Toronto native and one-time Vancouver resident Rick Shiomi is the recipient of…
JCCA President’s Message
In a place that is better known for the annual Pacific National…
Landscapes of Injustice – Spring Institute
Community CouncilSummary of the Critique presented on April 29, 2015 The following…
Landscapes Of Injustice – The Community Council
During the Second World War, Canada enacted mass displacement and dispossession of…
Shako Club
Shako Club (or ‘social club’) is a two month long residency project…
JCCA President’s Message
“Stop here, we’re going to take a group photo.” A call goes…
The Tashme Project – The Living Archives
Julie Tamiko Manning and Matt Miwa first met in 2009 as members…
JCCA President’s Report
We hope to see many from the Japanese Canadian community at Hastings Park on April 26th for the unveiling of four panels introducing the history of Japanese Canadians who were incarcerated at Hastings Park in 1942. The event will include a walking tour and reception. On June 14th, we’ll be practising our swing and having some fun at the 3rd Annual Tonari Gumi and JCCA Golf Tournament.
Read MoreJCCA President’s ReportShogi – The Vancouver Shogi Club Rides Again
Like most board games, playing shogi is a blast, and every single match is different. There will be always be something new to learn, no matter how many games you play. And if you join a club, you can meet interesting people.
Read MoreShogi – The Vancouver Shogi Club Rides AgainUnclaimed BC Sports Hall of Fame Asahi medals
In 2005, the Vancouver Asahi Team was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Medals were made for individual players but many remain unclaimed by family members. Last year’s 100th anniversary of the first Asahi team and the film Bancuba (Vancouver) no Asahi produced by Fuji TV brought much excitement and celebration of the legendary Asahi baseball team, not only locally but in Japan and Hollywood.
Read MoreUnclaimed BC Sports Hall of Fame Asahi medals