Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

TOW in Burnaby: Japan's ethereal Acoustic Duo – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre See Japan’s acclaimed duo TOW live at the NNMCC. A unique concert event blending TOW's modern cinematic acoustic sound with vibrant Okinawan folk arts.

TOW's Canadian Debut is at Nikkei Centre! 🎸🎤🪗
Experience their ethereal blend of guitar, voice, and accordion.
Presented by @powellstfest
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (Burnaby) 🔗 Tickets centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/tow/

日本が誇るアコースティック・デュオ、TOWが日系センターでライブ！

展覧会「美しく、壊れて」福丸直子による金継ぎ
オープニングレセプション＆アーティスト・トーク
10月11日（土）午後2時〜5時　ご自由にご参加ください
会期は10月14日から2026年2月21日まで。
火曜～土曜　10－5時　
入館料ドネーション制

Announcing a new exhibit that invites you to see beauty in imperfection.

Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru
Opening Reception Oct 11, 2-5pm.
Exhibit dates: Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026

Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of work by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama.

Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery on October 3.
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/...

An international discussion moderated by Dr. Masumi Izumi (Japan) with past participants of the Nikkei National Museum’s Tomoshibi 灯 Journey Bus Tour reflecting on what the experience taught them, how the history of uprooting in Canada is connected with the injustices suffered by Nikkei civilians ac Routes of Remembrance Panel Discussion

Nikkei from Canada, United States, and Australia spoke at @nnmcc.bsky.social in Burnaby to share their experiences on the #TomoshibiBusTour—a journey to former internment sites across BC. 🚎⁠
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Watch: youtu.be/kfBOFZQvK90

@jamuseum.bsky.social ⁠#landscapesofinjustice #PastWrongsFutureChoices

Sachi presents a free beginner-friendly Koseki workshop on October 25. Sachi is a Japanese language educator and translator specializing in koseki. Find out more: learn.kokorocommunications.com/koseki-works...

Main Stage at Nikkei Matsuri 日系祭り(sponsored by Global BC) is packed with local talent on Aug 30-31!
Enjoy performances by Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, Hitotose, Non Sweet J-pop Girl Group, and many more.
Full schedule at nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Join us for a special workshop (Sep 1) where you'll learn sakiami — a traditional finger-knitting technique that transforms vintage kimonos into a beautiful kimono patch shawl. Led by renowned Japanese designer Kiwa Anraku.
centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/kiw...

Nikkei Matsuri: A Shopping Experience to Remember!

🛍️ マーケットプレイス・Marketplace
🧸 アニメマーケット・ Anime Market
🎎 お宝マーケット・Otakara Market
日系祭りでショッピングをお楽しみください！

📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 30-31
📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
🔗 NIKKEIMATSURI.CA

#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Japanese Language class – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Learn the Fundamentals of the Japanese Language in 10 classes

Japanese language classes starting this September - Registration now open. Find out more at centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/jap...

Get ready to feast at Nikkei Matsuri's Food Zone! 🥢Enjoy Japanese Yatai street eats & treats like Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kakigori and more! 🦑 Supported by Axis Planning/Choya.
日系祭り：フードゾーン（Axis Planning/Choya提供）でおいしい屋台フードをお楽しみください。
🔗 Plan your food adventure at NIKKEIMATSURI.CA
#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Fuel your fun at Nikkei Matsuri! Grab delicious snacks and drinks from Nikkei Cafe (supported by McMillan Lawyers), featuring a fantastic lineup of vendors ☕🥤🍦🍫🍞🍱🍙
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

日系祭りでいろんなアクティビティをお楽しみください。18歳未満と65歳以上は入場無料です。詳しくはウエブサイトをご覧ください。🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
* 縁日ゲーム
* 浴衣レンタル＆着付け
* 子供向けアート＆クラフト
* 茶室＆テラス
* ポケモンリーグ ルーム
* アート展＆アーカイブ
* シニアラウンジ

Join us for Nikkei Matsuri on August 30 & 31! Enjoy traditional games, yukata rentals, kids' crafts, a tea room, a Pokémon league, a seniors lounge and more!
Free admission for youth under 18 & seniors over 65.
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org

#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Tomoshibi: The Bus Trip to Canadian Internment Sites For Japanese Canadians born and raised outside of British Columbia, tracing their family history can be daunting. Custodian files, oral histories, and, of course, the task of physically going to the West Coast; there’s a lot of literal and metaphorical ground to cover when learning about Nikkei history in Canada. I should know. I’m Gosei, …

Routes of Remembrance — Japanese Canadian writer Aya Sakura shares her introduction to the Tomoshibi Journey Bus Tour. Have you visited internment sites? Watch the full panel video and share your memories!

discovernikkei.org/e...

@jamuseum
@nnmcc.bsky.social
#pastwrongsfuturechoices

The Nikkei Matsuri 🍙Food Truck Plaza (Sponsored by Yokohama Tire) is back!
Enjoy tasty eats from local Japanese food trucks and festivities on Aug 30-31.
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
今年も日系祭りでフードトラックプラザ（ヨコハマタイヤ提供）をお楽しみください。
#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Get ready for feeling like visiting Japan with the Mikoshi shrine procession, Bon Odori dancing, live music on the Garden Stage (supported by DLA Piper) and more festivities at Nikkei Matsuri on 📅 August 30-31 | 🕚 11am-7pm 📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby 🔗 NIKKEIMATSURI.CA #NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Unpacking Family History Through Jewelry – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Explore Japanese Canadian history, family heirlooms, and intergenerational memory through the lens of a jewelry business and contemporary art.

Explore how inherited loss can inspire new artistic expression. Read Reiko Pleau's story of honouring her great-grandfather through her art. centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/08/01/m...

25 Together – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Celebrate the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's 25th anniversary by exploring the "25 Together" exhibit, showcasing our community's journey since 2000.

This year marks our 25th anniversary! Come visit our new exhibit “25 Together” and travel back in time with items from our earliest days, and don't forget to share your memories in the provided notebook.
centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/25-...

Nikkei Matsuri 日系祭り returns August 30 & 31! Join us for an authentic Japanese culture festival, marking NNMCC's 25th Anniversary.
Experience: Mikoshi, Bon Odori, taiko, samurai show, Japanese food stalls, beer & sake garden, family games and more!
Learn more & get tickets: www.nikkeimatsuri.ca

Bus Tour – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre July 15 – 19, 2024 (4 nights, 5 days). We will share stories, have healing circles, and watch films on the bus to immerse you in Japanese Canadian history and culture.

Tomoshibi 灯 Journey: September Tour
Our July tour is sold out, but you can still join the powerful Tomoshibi 灯 Journey. This 5-day bus tour (Sept 15-19, 2025) explores Japanese Canadian internment sites, offering history, healing circles, and more.

Learn more
centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/bu...

Learn about the history, ingredients and basic techniques for 寒天 kanten agar-geleé based sweets from Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets.
Visit our website to find out more details and register.
centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/wag...

Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre Open House

Drop in to chat with Collections & Archives staff
Explore materials from our collections
Learn more about our research services

July 12
September 13th
11:00am to 5:00pm
centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/

Join Nikkei Matsuri as a volunteer – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Join us for the annual Nikkei Matsuri festival on August 30-31! We need your help to make this event a success.

Volunteer at Nikkei Matsuri! Help us celebrate Japanese culture on Aug 30 & 31, 2025. Get a free shirt, meal, and festival entry! No experience needed. Join us! Apply online:
日系祭りでボランティア募集！ 8月30日・31日開催。日本の文化を一緒に祝いませんか？Tシャツ、食事、入場パス付き。経験不問！詳細・応募はウェブサイトより。

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