January 9, 2014: January IMK is *next* week!

Happy New Year, CJS friends! Chilly and snowy out there, isn't it? Then why not come in from the cold for some Japanese comfort food, drink and good company at January's Ichimoku-kai (IMK)? Normally, IMK would take place on the first Thursday of the month, but IMK will take place NEXT week on Thursday, January 9th.

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the "first Thursday meeting" and since 1995 it has been the Canada Japan Society of Toronto's monthly social event, naturally on the first Thursday of every month. (Or the second, on very rare occasions! ;)

IMK is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

We hope to see you there!

CJS ICHIMOKU-KAI
Thursday, January 9, 2014
6-10 pm
Manpuku Japanese Restaurant
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

December 5, 2013: Canada Japan Society's BONENKAI

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means that it's almost time for the Canada Japan Society’s legendary BONENKAI celebration and party on Thursday, December 5th!

Bonenkai literally means “forget the year party”. Always the biggest CJS party of the year, our Bonenkai is the perfect time to celebrate the end of another successful year as we all say goodbye to 2013.  

We hope you will join our event - come enjoy an evening of meeting new people with a connection/interest in Japan, reconnect with those you haven’t seen for a while, learn more about the Canada Japan Society, and most of all... have a great time!

This year we’ll be at AJI SAI PLUS RESTO LOUNGE on Yonge near Bloor. The evening will include great food, door prizes, and more!  Admission is $15 for CJS members and students and $20 for non-members.  If you would like to attend, you MUST RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca.

Thank you - and we hope to see you on December 5th!

CJS BONENKAI
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
6 P.M. to 12 A.M.
AJI SAI PLUS RESTO LOUNGE 
637 Yonge St, 3 blocks south of Yonge/Bloor 
CJS Members and Students $15
Non-Members $20
Admission includes food. Cash Bar with super drink specials.
RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca

November 7, 2013: The Last Ichimoku-kai of 2013 Features the Return of LIVE JAZZ!

Come on out on Thursday, November 7 for Ichimoku-kai (IMK) at Manupuku Japanese Restaurant. With the legendary CJS Bonenkai ("end of year party") coming up in December, this will be the last IMK of 2013 and will feature LIVE JAZZ too!  So please join us for a great evening of cultural exchange, "oishii" Japanese food and drinks, door prizes, and a special jazz performance by Yuko Hase and Kyoko Nakabayashi!

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the “first Thursday meeting” and since 1995 it has been the Canada-Japan Society’s signature monthly social event, naturally taking place on the first Thursday of every month.  It is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

IMK will also be the last chance to get special, discounted tickets to our ROM FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: PLANET ASIA event on November 8.  There are only a handful of tickets left at the moment - and they might be gone by IMK - so if you are interested in attending that event, e-mail markh@cjst.ca before IMK to reserve yours.  

Finally, be the first to hear details of the CJS BONENKAI coming up in December.  Participate in our door prize draw at IMK and you might be lucky enough to win a free ticket to that event!

Thank you - and we hope to see you at IMK! (And don't forget to come early for a good seat...)

ICHIMOKU-KAI (IMK)
FEATURING LIVE JAZZ with YUKO HASE and KYOKO NAKABAYASHI
Thursday, November 7, 2013
6-10 pm
Manpuku Japanese Restaurant
105 McCaul Street, Toronto
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the food court)

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at jeff@cjst.ca.

October 29, 2013: Lecture on Japan-China Relations

The Japan Society, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Consulate-General of Japan are proud to present a lecture by Dr. Akio Takahara, "Domestic Factors in China's External Policy: The Case of Japan-China Relations" on Tuesday, October 29th at the offices of McMillan LLP.

Dr. Akio Takahara is Professor, Graduate School of Law and Politics at the University of Tokyo, Secretary-General of the New Japan-China Friendship 21st Century Committee and Senior Researcher at Tokyo Foundation.

This presentation will discuss key domestic factors shaping China's current external policy, including intensive debates over the necessity and content of economic and policitcal reforms and people's dissatisfaction and anxiety about the flip side of China's rapid growth. Also to be discussed will be the situation over the Senkaku Islands, China's approach towards Japan over them and how the world should react to it.

If you are interested in attending this presentation, please RSVP to one of Ben Ciprietti, The Japan Society (ben@japansocietycanada.com), Christine Nakamura, The Asia Pacific Foundation (christine.nakamura@asiapacific.ca) or Rui Umezawa, Consulate General of Japan (rui.umezawa@to.mofa.go.jp).

This lecture will take place at the offices of McMillan LLP on October 29 (11:45-12:30 reception, 12:30-13:00 lecture, 13:00-13:30 Q&A session).

LECTURE BY DR. AKIO TAKAHARA
DOMESTIC FACTORS IN CHINA'S EXTERNAL POLICY:
THE CASE OF JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
11:45-12:30 reception
12:30-13:00 lecture
13:00-13:30 Q&A session
Offices of McMillan LLP
44th floor, Bay/Wellington Tower
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
RSVP required - see above for information

November 6, 2013: CJS presents "The Kirishima Thing" at the Reel Asian Film Festival

The CJS is proud to continue our support of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival with a showing of Daihachi Yoshida’s award- winning “The Kirishima Thing” (桐島、部活やめるってよ) on November 6th.


Based on the best-selling novel by Ryo Asai (2010), The Kirishima Thing tackles the subject of high school hierarchies and the experience of living in a tightly controlled social environment. Beautifully acted, written, and directed, the film received both the Best Film of the Year and Best Director awards at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2012.

CJS members and friends can use PROMO CODE: toronto17 to save 25% off regular ticket prices at www.reelasian.com (valid until Nov 5; online sales only).

We hope to see you there!

The Kirishima Thing (Japanese w/ English Subtitles)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

8:30PM 

AGO - Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

October 31, 2013: HaJJJoweeN 2013 (Presented by JCSA/JAVA/Japanada/CJS/JETAA)

On Thursday, October 31, 2013, the biggest Japanese-Canadian party of the year is taking place!  It's "HaJJJoweeN 2013", a Hallowe'en party at the Annex WreckRoom in downtown Toronto.

Last year's event attracted over 500 people and in the last two years this event helped raised over $6000 of donations for the JCCC Tohoku Earthquake Fund.

Wear your craziest, funniest or scariest costumes to the WreckRoom, which is conveniently located 1 minute from Bathurst Station. There will be a DJ playing Top 40, R&B and Hip Hop and a costume contest at 11pm with prizes to be given out.

Come out for a great night and find out what HaJJJoweeN is all about! Everyone 19 years of age and older (photo ID is an absolute must) is welcome!




HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS:
Buy tickets online:
http://guestlistapp.com/events/199353

*Early bird tickets: $5
Advance tickets: $10
Tickets at the door: $15

You can also purchase tickets in person at the following events:
October 22nd @ Japanada - "TOP TEA" 768 Yonge Street, Toronto (7-10 pm)
October 26th @ JCSA: Room OI2279, 252 Bloor St W, Toronto (3-5 pm)
October 29th @ Japanada - "TOP TEA" 768 Yonge Street, Toronto (7-10 pm)

This event is organized by JCSA, JAVA, Japanada, CJS and JETAA

HaJJJoweeN 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Annex WreckRoom
794 Bathurst Street, Toronto (across from main entrance to Bathurst subway station)
Doors open at 8:30pm
Adults only (19 years+, photo ID required)
No one on JCSA/JAVA "blacklist" will be permitted to enter
See above for ticket information

October 23, 2013: "The Man Who Might Have Been", A Film About Canadian Diplomat Herbert Norman

The Canada-Japan Society (CJS) and our friends at The Japan Society Canada are honoured to present a profound and moving documentary film about an important Canadian diplomat in our country’s historical relationship with Japan. “The Man Who Might Have Been” is a 1998 film from the National Film Board of Canada that poignantly portrays the life and death of Herbert Norman.

Born in Japan in 1909 to Canadian missionary parents, Norman developed a deep understanding of the country, its culture, its past and its people. He served at the Canadian legation in Tokyo during the 1940/41 period and later worked as an intelligence officer until the War’s end. After the War, he was assigned to U.S. General Douglas MacArthur’s occupation staff, and in 1946 was asked to tutor the Emperor’s young brother. Norman was bright, connected, innovative and essential to the success of the post-war effort.

During his remarkable career, Norman became a trusted aide of MacArthur, and later played a key role in the Suez crisis. However, during the “McCarthy era” in mid- 1950’s in America, his life tragically fell apart due to American assertions that he was a communist spy, culminating in his death in 1957.

The film weaves interviews conducted with historians, diplomats and secret service personnel, dramatic scenes filmed in Tokyo, Toronto, and Ottawa, and remarkable historical stills and stock footage spanning decades. The final product is a film that reminds Canadians of their place on the world stage, the power of history, and the challenges of fully understanding a life lived by an extraordinary man raised and trained not to reveal his feelings. We are grateful to many for the opportunity of showing this telling film and, in particular, to the National Film Board and Yoshio Nakatani.

The presentation will take place in the offices of McMillan LLP on the 44th floor of the Bay/Wellington Tower, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Toronto beginning at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013.  Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served followed by the showing of the ninety minute film. There will be time for discussion and interaction with fellow attendees. 

The cost of the event will be $20 for CJS Members and $25 for Guests. Please RSVP by e-mail before October 19th to Jeff Harju (jeff@cjst.ca) to confirm your attendance.

We are very pleased to advise that this presentation is being hosted by The Japan Society and the Canada Japan Society, with the co-operation of the Japan External Trade Organization, and the Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry.

THE MAN WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN

Offices of McMillan LLP

44th floor

Bay/Wellington Tower, Brookfield Place

181 Bay Street, Toronto

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

5:00pm start

Admission: $20 for CJS Members,

$25 for non-members and guests

RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca

October 3, 2013: October Ichimoku-kai (IMK) at Manpuku

Everyone is welcome to attend the Canada-Japan Society's Ichimoku-kai (IMK) on Thursday, October 3rd at Manpuku Japanese Restaurant! Join us for a great evening of cultural exchange, "oishii" Japanese food and drinks, door prizes, and lots of fun!

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the “first Thursday meeting” and since 1995 it has been the Canada-Japan Society’s signature monthly social event, naturally taking place on the first Thursday of every month.  It is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

This will be your LAST CHANCE to purchase discounted tickets for Katsura Sunshine’s RAKUGO performance on Saturday October 5th. Rakugo (落語、literally meaning "fallen words") is a form of traditional Japanese comedic storytelling and it’s rare to see a performance with English subtitles, let alone totally in English. Katsura Sunshine is the only foreign professional rakugo performer, and he’s wrapping up his cross-country performances this Saturaday at the beautiful Winter Garden Theatre. The CJS has discounted tickets at $30 ($27 plus a $3 handling fee) which is $8 off of the original price of $38 (plus handling fees)!! 

Fall is a very busy season for the Canada Japan Society, so please come on out and hear about all the exciting events coming up in the next couple of months. 

We hope to see you there - and come early for a good seat!

ICHIMOKU-KAI

October 3, 2013

6-10 pm

Manpuku Japanese Restaurant

105 McCaul Street

Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court) 

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at jeff@cjst.ca.

Thank you for your support!

Thanks to the support of members and friends of CJS, our "Windows on Japanese Culture" event on Wednesday, September 25th (see the post below) is at capacity, and we unfortunately cannot accept any more RSVP's. Thank you once again to the Office of the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto for graciously offering to host the event in their space and for their continued support of CJS.

Wednesday, September 25: The CJS Presents "MOVING" お引っ越し

The Canada-Japan Society is proud to re-introduce our WINDOWS ON JAPANESE CULTURE PROGRAM, using media to bring to light aspects of Japanese culture. Our program will begin on Wednesday, September 25th with "MOVING" お引っ越し, Shinji Somai's award-winning tale of a young girl's passage to maturity, set amongst the background of Kyoto's dazzling festival season.

This adaptation by director Somai (Kaza-Hana, Wait and See) of Hiko Tanaka's novel focuses on changing Japanese family values during the 1990's while taking the audience on a captivating journey of Japanese cultural beauty and traditional festivals.  It stars Kiichi Nakai (Love Letter, Hero, The Magic Hour), Junko Sakurada and Tomoko Tabata (Blood and Bones) and won 8 acting and technical awards.

This is a FREE event that will take place at the Office of the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto (located at 77 King Street West near King and Bay streets).  The CJS is grateful for their help and support. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unlike similar events held by CJS, people interested in attending MUST RSVP in order to attend - anyone showing up at the event without having RSVP'd will be turned away.  To attend, please send an e-mail with the full name and e-mail addressees of all attendees to jeff@cjst.ca by September 20th.  We hope to see you there!

"MOVING" お引っ越し
(in Japanese with English subtitles)
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
6:00 pm start, Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Office of the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto, Sakura Room
77 King Street West, Suite 3300
FREE admission
GUESTS MUST RSVP (with full name and e-mail address) to
jeff@cjst.ca by September 20th

There will be a post-party at a nearby location, details of which will be announced later.

Emergency blood transfusion needed - please help if you can

A member of the Toronto Japanese-Canadian community is in urgent need of an emergency blood transfusion.  She has a rare blood type which is found in some Japanese.  It is called Anti-JRA.

If you are of Japanese descent with the Anti-JRA blood type, please contact Canadian Blood Services to donate blood as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Thursday, September 5: Ichimoku-kai (IMK) features a video presentation on RAKUGO

Summer is winding down, so why not get out on the town while it lasts?  Join us at Canada-Japan Society’s ICHIMOKU-KAI at Manpuku on Thursday, September 5th for a great evening of cultural exchange, tasty Japanese food, cold drinks, door prizes, and lots of fun!

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the “first Thursday meeting” and since 1995 it has been the Canada-Japan Society’s signature monthly social event, naturally taking place on the first Thursday of every month.  It is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

At this month's IMK, we will have a special video presentation courtesy of the Consulate-General of Japan's Toronto Office.  Starting at 5:30pm (prior to the start of IMK) we will be screening an episode of Japanology: The Past in the Present, highlighting aspects of Japanese culture and society. Thursday's episode showcases RAKUGO (落語、literally meaning "fallen words"), a traditional form of Japanese comedy; it contains English subtitles, making it a rare and informative documentary on a Japanese art!  After the screening, we will continue with our "regularly scheduled program" - IMK - beginning at 6. 

We hope to see you there - and come early for a good seat!

ICHIMOKU-KAI

September 5, 2013

5:30 (Rakugo video); 6-10 pm

Manpuku Japanese Restaurant

105 McCaul Street

Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court) 

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at jeff@cjst.ca.

September 9-11: Events Celebrating the Third Volume of Literary Journal "Monkey Business"

"Monkey Business", the only English-language journal focused on contemporary Japanese literature, is celebrating the publication of its third volume with a series of events in Toronto on September 9, 10 and 11. Events will feature Japanese writers Masatsugo Ono and Yoko Hayasuke with Ted Goossen (York University) Motoyuki Shibata (Tokyo University), Roland Kelts.  Events will take place at York University, the offices of The Japan Foundation, and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.  

About the Events:

Japanese Authors at York: Part III
Monday, September 9 at 12:00 noon
at York University
Click here to learn more about the event

Japanese Literature Today
Tuesdsay, September 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Click here to learn more about the event

Dialogues: Japanese Literature at Home and Abroad
Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
This event will be moderated by Roland Kelts, noted critic and author of Japanamerica, and interpreted by Rui Umezawa, author of The Truth about Death and Dying and other works. Click here for more information

About the Speakers:

Ted Goossen
York University Professor Ted Goossen specializes in Modern and
Contemporary Japanese Literature. Goossen has translated works
by many Japanese authors including Haruki Murakami, Hiromi
Kawakami, Yukio Mishima and Yoko Ogawa.

Yoko Hayasuke
Yoko Hayasuke made her debut with the story “John,” in the 12th
issue of the Japanese Monkey Business. The English translation
appeared in the 2nd issue of the English Monkey. “Eri‐chan’s
Physics” appeared in the 14th issue of the Japanese MB, and her
stories have appeared in various literary journals including
Waseda Bungaku, Subaru and Bungei.

Roland Kelts
Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica, is a Lecturer at the
University of Tokyo and a co‐editor of the New York‐based literary
journal, A Public Space. His first novel, Access, will be published
next year. His articles, essays, and stories have been published in
Playboy, Salon, The Village Voice, Newsday and The Japan Times,
among others. He currently splits his time between New York and
Tokyo.

Masatsugu Ono
A Professor in French Literature & French at the Faculty of Letters
at Meiji Gakuin University, Masatsugu Ono combines his
academic work with an acclaimed career as an author, having
been shortlisted three times for the prestigious Akutagawa Prize.
Ono has also published translations of foreign literature, including
work by V.S. Naipaul, Edouard Glissant, Paul Nizan and Marie
NDiaye.

Motoyuki Shibata
Professor Shibata teaches American literature and literary
translation at the University of Tokyo. He received the 1992
Kodansha Essay Award for his book The Half‐Hearted Scholar, and
was the winner of the 27th Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and
Humanities for American Narcissus. Among others, he has
translated works by Paul Auster, Thomas Pynchon, Rebecca
Brown, Stuart Dybek, Kelly Link, Steven Millhauser, Richard
Powers, Charles Simic, and Barry Yourgrau.

Rui Umezawa
Born in Tokyo in 1959, Rui Umezawa’s articles, reviews and essays
have appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and
Venue Magazine, and short stories in Descant magazine. Among
his publications are The Truth about Death and Dying and the
children’s book Aiko’s Flowers.

August 6, 2013: Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration at Nathan Phillips Square

Friends of the CJS, the Hiroshima Day Coalition, have teamed up with Sierra Club Canada to commemorate the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 in their world-wide movement to abolish nuclear weapons and promote peace.  Actress Shirley Douglas will be the featured speaker and there will musical performances, lantern ceremonies and an art display at this event taking place in Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto beginning at 6:45 p.m.  This is a public event, free and open to all.  For more information, please visit hiroshimadaycoalition.ca.

August 1, 2013: LIVE JAZZ at CJS Ichimoku-kai!

Hot in the city? Join us for some "cool" LIVE JAZZ at Canada-Japan Society’s ICHIMOKU-KAI at Manpuku Japanese Restaurant on Thursday, August 1st for a great evening of cultural exchange, tasty Japanese food, cold drinks, door prizes, and lots of fun!

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the “first Thursday meeting” and since 1995 it has been the Canada-Japan Society’s signature monthly social event, naturally taking place on the first Thursday of every month.  It is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

As mentioned, this month's IMK will feature the return of LIVE JAZZ music with a duo-guitar performance by Chris Kao and Martin, so don't miss out!

We hope to see you there - and come early for a good seat!

ICHIMOKU-KAI

Thursday, August 1, 2013

6-10 pm

Manpuku Japanese Restaurant

105 McCaul Street

Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court) 

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

July 4, 2013: Join us at the CJS July Ichimoku-kai (IMK)

It's hot like a Tokyo summer night, so why not embrace the season? Join us at the Canada-Japan Society’s ICHIMOKU-KAI at Manpuku Japanese Restaurant on Thursday, July 4th for a great evening of cultural exchange, tasty Japanese food, cold drinks, door prizes, and lots of fun!

Ichimoku-kai (IMK) literally means the “first Thursday meeting” and since 1995 it has been the Canada-Japan Society’s signature monthly social event, naturally taking place on the first Thursday of every month.  It is a great place to informally network, make new and interesting friends, practise your Japanese or English, and – most of all – have a good time!  Usually, half the attendees are Japanese and half are Canadian, all with an interest in or connection to Japan.  Attendees receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

Also, this is your LAST CHANCE to purchase from the CJS your tickets for the upcoming Japanese Community BOAT CRUISE happening on July 14th. We have only a few tickets left and at $20 each they are a great deal.  They are being sold strictly on a first-come first-served basis, so don't miss out!

We hope to see you there - and come early for a good seat!

ICHIMOKU-KAI

Thursday, July 4, 2013

6-10 pm

Manpuku Japanese Restaurant

105 McCaul Street

Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court) 

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

The 2013 CJS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is Thursday, June 20th!

The Canada Japan Society cordially invites you to our 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM).

The event this year will take place in the offices of McMillan LLP, featuring a beautiful view of Toronto from the 44^th floor! The evening will start off with the AGM. An overview of what the CJS has done this past year will be given, along with the goals for the upcoming year and future. Other topics will include the important election of the 2013/14 Board of Directors (non-members will not be allowed to vote).

This will be followed by a special live demonstration about GEISHA makeup and kimono dressing. Come see how the GEISHA’s famous makeup is done in an informal and up close setting!  Photographs are welcome.

And after that it’s our always popular ALL INCLUSIVE RECEPTION featuring great JAPANESE FOOD and DRINKS…and yes, that includes sushi.

THE 2013 CJS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, June 20th, 2013
6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:oo…please come early if you are renewing your membership)
The Offices of MCMILLAN LLP
44th floor, Bay/Wellington Tower
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Toronto
CJS Members: FREE, Non-CJS Members: $20

PLEASE RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca to attend!

SPECIAL OFFER, ONE NIGHT ONLY: Renew or begin your membership with the CJS tonight and get the following discount:

     *  Regular Membership $40 (save $10)

     *  Student or Senior Membership $20 (save $5)
     *  Plus you get in FREE to the event!

It’s a perfect time for old and lapsed members to renew their memberships. For non-members it’s a great time to learn a bit more about the Canada Japan Society and have a fun night with a traditional Japanese demonstration (Geisha), Japanese food, and drinks.

Non-members are invited to become members at the event. If so, you get in free to the event, saving $20 off your annual membership price. CJS members receive free admission to all Ichimokukai events throughout the year, as well as discounted admission to most other events. They are also invited to special events not open to the public.

Cultural Exchange, Japanese Food, Drinks & Fun at ICHIMOKUKAI This Thursday!

The early summer heat is here and its time to relax and “chill” with some nice cold beverages, great Japanese food, and lots of chances for informal cultural and language exchange at the Canada Japan Society’s ICHIMOKUKAI (IMK) this Thursday at Manpuku!

 

 

Ichimokukai literally means the "first Thursday meeting" and since 1995 it has been the Canada Japan Society of Toronto's monthly social event, naturally on the first Thursday of every month. It is a great place to make new friends, practice your English and/or Japanese, informally network, learn more about life in Canada and Japan, and most of all have fun! Our attendees are usually around 50 percent Canadian and 50 percent Japanese, all with a common interest or connection with Japan. At IMK you will receive special food and drink discounts, get to talk to lots of interesting people, and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes. All are naturally encouraged to informally practice their English and/or Japanese if they so wish!

 We hope to see you there! Come early to ensure a good seat!

Ichimokukai

Thursday, June 6, 2013
6-10 pm
Manpuku
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

ALSO…..this is your chance to get your great DISCOUNTED tickets to the Canada Japan Society’s presentations at the upcoming Toronto Japanese Film Festival at the JCCC:

Rent a Cat (co-presented with JAVA)  https://www.facebook.com/events/168800159950067/
The Samurai That Night  https://www.facebook.com/events/337224409737959/
The Floating Castle  https://www.facebook.com/events/136356316554091/
****Discounted prices of only $10 each, or one of each for $25. Get them while they last!

ALSO…come on out to hear the details of our ever famous Annual General Meeting (AGM) happening on Thursday, June 20^th with FREE JAPANESE FOOD and DRINKS, a special cultural presentation, and our annual DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.

The CJS Presents THREE GREAT JAPANESE MOVIES at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival!

For all of you who have mourned the demise of our long running MOVIE NIGHTS, the Canada Japan Society is proud to have the opportunity to PRESENT three films at the upcoming 2^nd ANNUAL TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL!

Title: Rent-a-Cat  レンタネコ (2012)
Friday, June 14  7:00 PM

Director: Naoko Ogigami
Stars: Mikako Ichikawa, Kei Tanaka
Summary: This gentle, whimsical comedy by director Naoko Ogigami (Kamome Shokudo, Megane) celebrates self-discovery explores the importance of finding companionship, both human and otherwise

Title: The Samurai That Night その夜の侍 (2012)

Wednesday, June 19  7:00 PM
Director: Masaaki Akahori
Stars: Masato Sakai, Takayuki Yamada, Hirofumi Arai and Sakura Ando
Summary: Stage actor-director Masaaki Akahori turns film director with this adaptation of one of his own best plays. The ‘samurai’ of the title is Kenichi Nakamura, manager of a small ironworks foundry, who is obsessed with the idea of avenging his wife, killed in a hit-and-run incident five years earlier

Title: The Floating Castle のぼうの城 (2012)
Thursday, June 27  7:00 PM

Director: Isshin Inudo ,Shinji Higuchi
Stars: Tamiyo Kusakari, Koji Yakusho, Tadanobu Asano, Takao Osawa
Summary: Adapted from the best-selling novel by Wada Ryo and based on true events, Floating Castle is an epic samurai action-comedy packed with wonderfully over-the-top characters, beautiful visuals and spectacular battle sequences. In 1590, powerful daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi nears his plan to unify all of Japan, but he comes across a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. The good-hearted but inept Narita Nagachika and his 500 men (plus one warrior princess) must protect the “floating castle” against Hideyoshi’s vast army of 20,000.

 CJS Members and their guests can purchase ADVANCE, DISCOUNTED TICKETS for only $10 each…or a 3-pack (one for each film) for $25!  Tickets can be purchased at:

·         The CJS Ichimokukai at Manpuku (105 McCaul St.) on Thursday, June 6^th, from 6-10 pm
·         JAVA Pub Night at Ajisai (637 Yonge St) on Saturday, June 8^th 
 

OR BY EMAILING JEFF@CJST.CA

TICKETS ARE LIMITED, SO GET YOURS NOW!

All films will be held at the Japanese Canadian Community Centre located at 6 Garamond Ct .  Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 www.jccc.on.ca/