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Honouring, preserving, and sharing the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada. 【日系文化センター・博物館 】

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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...

05.08.2025 16:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.
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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

15.07.2025 23:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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
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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.
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04.07.2025 20:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Research – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Learn about Japanese Canadian history, explore our collections, research your family's lineage, and more. Available through the Nikkei National Museum.

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/

02.07.2025 22:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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Call for Vendors: Nikkei Craft Fair 2025   – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre The annual Nikkei Craft Fair invites vendors to apply now for the fall fair.

Call for handmade vendors:
Nikkei Craft Fair 2025
November 15 & 16
秋に開催されるクラフトフェアの募集を開始しました。オンラインでお申し込みください。
Apply to become a vendor ONLINE.
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Join a workshop to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture at one of our workshops.

Ikebana flower arrangement
July 5

Temari Workshops
July 6

Summer Kimono dressing class
July 6

Indigo Dye
July 12
August 14

Japanese Folk Dance
Every Sunday

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Nikkei Matsuri Committee invites vendors to apply for a booth at the new Japanese Pop Culture Market. A room dedicated to merchandise related to Japanese anime, manga, J-pop, video games, original art and all things pop culture. Learn more and apply online by July 6. airtable.com/appPfc7U8dlb...

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Summer Manga Camp – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Sign up for 5-day Manga Camp in July 2025. Ages 9 to 12 years. Experience Japanese Canadian arts and culture.

Unlock your child's creativity this summer! 🖌️ Our Summer Manga Camp (July 28- August 1) helps ages 9-12 strengthen identity & develop drawing skills through character creation and Japanese cultural activities. Led by Ally Adachi.

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#SummerCamp #ArtForKids

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🎋 Join us for the #TanabataMarket Sun, July 6, 11-4pm. 🛍️Explore unique finds, enjoy Japanese food, & bring kids for fun! 🌟Write wishes. Meet a ninja. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with free admission & stage performances. 👘Yukata photos encouraged.
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13.06.2025 17:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Family History : One-on-One – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Trace your family history with expert personal assistance. Private sessions are one hour in length to guide you in your research of your family history.

#IAW2025: NNMCC celebrates Japanese Canadian stories! Home to the largest community archives, we share history globally. Get free family history research support. Email archives@nikkeiplace.org or visit centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/fam... #ArchivesAreAccessible

12.06.2025 18:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Super Happy Forever | VIFF Centre This beguiling film depicts a man's return to the Japanese seaside town where he met his now-deceased wife five years earlier. He tries to relive the past, and in the film's final section --...

Super Happy Forever is the latest film by Kohei Igarashi, one of Japan's most promising directors. A beautiful tribute to the enigmatic experience of being in love, to be discovered at VIFF Centre from June 27. viff.org/whats-on/sup...
五十嵐耕平 監督映画 Super Happy Forever が6月27日よりバンクーバーで上映されます。お見逃しなく

06.06.2025 22:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity (Part 2) – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Part 2 of Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity officially opened on May 29, 2025, with a conversation featuring exhibiting artists and curator.

Part 2 of Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity officially opened on May 29, 2025, with a conversation featuring exhibiting artists and curator Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara. Read about the event on our blog centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/06/03/u...

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Festival Lottery - Powell Street Festival Society Powell Street Festival Lottery 2025 Win a Trip to Japan for Two – Sponsored by ZIPAIR!Get your tickets NOW! This year's lottery features 20 amazing prizes with a combined value of $ $7,427! See a list...

Win a Trip to Japan and Support Powell Street Festival & NNMCC. Get tix online before July 24.
Enter seller code 'NNMCC'. This simple step helps support the National Nikkei Museum & Cultural Centre.

Find out about all their prizes and purchase your tickets here: powellstreetfestival.com/lottery/

03.06.2025 18:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fusion Flavors: Chef Ryo Imai from Japan – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre ichi-go ichi-e: Guests From Japan Series: Indulge in the fusion flavors of culinary artist Ryo Imai, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

料理家 #今井亮 スペシャルイベント開催
日本の料理家、今井亮が贈る、和とカナダを融合した特別なメニューを少人数制でご堪能いただけます。詳細・お申し込みはウェブサイトより

Experience a culinary journey with renowned Chef Ryo Imai from Japan on June 19. Delight in his unique Japanese-Canadian fusion creations. Find details on our website.

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You're invited to the opening of "Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity, Part Two" on Thursday, May 29, 6-8 PM.
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Yuka Morino will be teaching a new class for making lacquerware as well as her regular Kintsugi class on Saturday, June 21. Limited capacity—reserve your spot today.
Visit our website for more information.

拭き漆と金継ぎのワークショップを6月21日(土)に開催します。

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16.05.2025 21:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🌳 Also at the Nikkei Centre (Ellipse Lobby), the Nikkei Bonsai Society presents their Show & Sale, May 24-25, 10am-4pm. FREE admission! Bonsai, pots & more for sale.

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🌸 Celebrate 60 years of flower arrangement 🌸 The Vancouver Ikebana Association presents their Spring Show at the Nikkei Centre (Hayashi Hall), May 24-25.

Exhibition: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Demonstrations: Sat 12pm & 2pm, Sun 12pm

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戦争に翻弄された野球チーム『バンクーバー朝日軍』収容所に入れられ全財産を奪われた“日系カナダ人”の選手たち「この国の生まれなのに敵と扱われた」【MBSニュース特集】(2025年3月25日)
YouTube video by MBS NEWS 戦争に翻弄された野球チーム『バンクーバー朝日軍』収容所に入れられ全財産を奪われた“日系カナダ人”の選手たち「この国の生まれなのに敵と扱われた」【MBSニュース特集】(2025年3月25日)

戦争に翻弄された野球チーム『バンクーバー朝日軍』収容所に入れられ全財産を奪われた“日系カナダ人”の選手たち「この国の生まれなのに敵と扱われた」【MBSニュース特集】(2025年3月25日)

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A Blooming Success—Nikkei Spring Bazaar – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Our grounds buzzed with excitement as visitors explored familiar and comforting flavours of Japan, plants, and crafts.

This year’s Spring Bazaar held a special significance as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the NNMCC serving the community. It was heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and new friends come together to celebrate Nikkei culture.
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Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony at Nitobe Garden (UBC) Sun May 18! Guided by Urasenke instructor Yasuko Takahashi, benefiting Nikkei Centre Tearoom Project.
Seats: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (12 each). Tickets: $35 + garden entry.
Tix: bit.ly/nikkeitea
Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/n...

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Join us for a delightful weekend of Japanese food, spring plants, and one-of-a-kind handmade crafts. Admission is free, and your support benefits cultural and community programs.

Nikkei Spring Bazaar
Saturday & Sunday
May 3 & 4
11 am - 4 pm
Admission free
centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/sprin...

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Kodo: Japanese Incense Ceremony - ROEDDE HOUSE MUSEUM Dōjin Arts and Roedde House Museum are pleased to invite you to engage your senses while learning about kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense.Join us for an

Our friends at Dōjin Arts and the historic Roedde House Museum present a kōdō workshop on April 26.
Learn more about the program on the Roedde House Museum website.
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Expanding Access to History: Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. Signs MOU to Strengthen TAIKEN Field Trips Program – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre New partnership expands TAIKEN Field Trips, enhancing Japanese Canadian history education at the Nikkei National Museum.

We are proud to announce the signing of a MOU with Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. to support the TAIKEN Field Trips education program for the next 3 years. We are excited to bring Japanese Canadian history and culture to life for more students and teachers.
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We're hiring an Operations Coordinator for a 1-year term, starting April 2025. Assist with events, maintenance, and administration. M-F, 9:30-5pm. Young Canada Works opportunity.

See website for details. centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/emp...

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A Timeless Legacy: Tetsuo (Ted) and Frances Itani Endowment Fund — Nikkei Place Foundation Established in loving memory of Major Tetsuo (Ted) Itani, the Endowment Fund honours his lifetime contributions to peace and humanitarian work, and his deep commitment to the Japanese Canadian communi...

Tetsuo (Ted) Itani's dedication to peace and humanitarian work is truly inspiring. Discover his legacy in this beautiful tribute created by the Nikkei Place Foundation : www.nikkeiplacefoundation.org/tribute/imo/...

13.03.2025 17:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Summerland museum shares a look back at a Japanese women's club in 1934 in honour of International Women's Day - Penticton News Summerland museum shares a look back at a Japanese women's club in 1934 in honour of International Women's Day

Summerland museum shares a look back at a Japanese women's club in 1934 in honour of International Women's Day - Penticton News www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...

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