Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Taste of Japan x Bite of Burnaby – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Explore the soul food of Japan in Burnaby. Join our Spring 2026 workshops for hands-on classes in miso, sushi art, and more.

We invite you to join us this March for a series of culinary workshops held in partnership with Bite of Burnaby.
Family-friendly Spring Break Workshops: Join our Onigiri or Truffle workshop. Register online today.
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Employment – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Join the NNMCC team. We periodically release opportunities for summer, part-time, and permanent positions. Thank you for your interest.

We’re Hiring: Part-Time Custodian
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Help us preserve stories that matter.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre team in two key roles:

Processing & Outreach Archivist (Leave Coverage)
Collections Assistant

Apply here: centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/emp...

Here’s where you can pick up the first Freshet newspaper in Burnaby, starting Dec. 18:

Nikkei Centre
Bonsor Seniors Centre
Confederation Seniors Centre
Safeway (4440 Hastings St.)
PriceSmart Foods (Edmonds)
Save On Foods
Waves
Starbucks

#burnaby

お正月イベント
1月3日（土）
11:00-15:00
日系文化センター・博物館（バーナビー）
書初め、獅子舞、門松、甘酒、かるたや将棋などの伝統的な遊びを通じて、日本のお正月文化をお楽しみください。温かいおでん、大福もち、おにぎりとお味噌汁、沖縄そば、Japadogなど飲食も充実。入場無料。

Oshōgatsu お正月イベント – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Join us for a day of fun activities and games as we celebrate the Japanese New Year. Discover traditional customs, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious treats.

🐎 Celebrate the New Year Japanese-style!
Join us for Oshōgatsu: Japanese New Year Celebrations.
🗓️ Sat, Jan 3
🕘 11AM-3PM
📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
🆓 Admission: Free
Experience the rich traditions of Oshogatsu with free activities for the whole family
centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/oshog...

日系餅つき
12月29日（月）
11:00 - 15:00
年末恒例の伝統行事にぜひご家族やお友達といっしょにご参加ください。入場無料

Nikkei Mochitsuki 2025 | 日系 餅つき – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre A traditional year-end activity, Mochitsuki is when the community comes together to make mochi the old-fashioned way.

Celebrate a year-end Japanese tradition at Nikkei Mochitsuki! Enjoy mochi pounding, cultural performances, and more!
📅 Dec 29
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM
Free admission
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ホリデーブティック・厳選されたベンダーによる、質の高い日本にインスパイアされたアイテムのみを集めた、一日限りのイベントです。入場無料。

Holiday Boutique 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre December 6, 2025

Skip the crowds and find thoughtful gifts at our Holiday Boutique! Join us for a curated, one-day shopping experience featuring 8 select local artists and designers.

🗓️ Sat, December 6
📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center
⏰ 10am - 4pm | Free Admission
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Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

日系クラフトフェア
手仕事が紡ぐ、あたたかい贈り物。
日時：11月15日（土）と16日（日）10:00から17:00まで
会場： 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
入場料: 大人5ドル [18歳未満、65歳以上、NNMCC会員は入場無料] centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikke...

Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

The Nikkei Craft Fair is back! Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
Nov 15 & 16, 10am-5pm
6688 Southoaks Crescent (Burnaby) ️
centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikke...

Start time is 10:30 AM (NOT 1:30...)

11月11日、午前10:30よりスタンレーバーク内にある日系人戦没者慰霊碑前（水族館近く）にて式典が行われます。NNMCCのYouTubeチャンネルでもリアルタイムでご覧いただけます。セレモニー後にスタンレーパーク内のVancouver Rowing Clubでレセプションが行われます。どちらもご自由にご参加ください。

The Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee invites the public to attend its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 1:30am at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park.
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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.
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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!

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@jamuseum
@nnmcc.bsky.social
#pastwrongsfuturechoices