The holiday season is fast approaching….and there is no better way to start it off than with the Canada Japan Society’s legendary BOUNENKAI 忘年会 celebration and party on Tuesday, December 5th 2017!
Bounenkai literally means “forget the year party” and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the end of another successful year and banish any negative memories you might have of 2017….all while getting you ready for the start of the holiday season! The tradition is said to have begun in Japan during the 15th century during the Muromachi period as gatherings to express thanks. At that time, the parties were known as noukai (great achievement gathering). By the 18th century, they had become known as Bounenkai, or year-end parties. Bounenkai is seen as a time for letting one's hair down and not worrying about the everyday work or societal formal, rank or age division relationships that exist…..everyone just comes out to have a good time!
The CJS is building on our successful Bounenkai events of years past with this, our largest event of the year. We would love to have you join this event and enjoy an evening of meeting new people with a connection/interest in Japan, reconnecting with those you haven’t seen for a while, informal networking, practicing your English and/or Japanese, learning more about the Canada Japan Society, and most of all…..have a great time!
This year we’re returning to RYOJI RAMEN & IZAKAYA! Admission includes lots of great Japanese and Okinawan food and our ever famous door prizes!
BOUNENKAI
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
6 P.M. to 12 A.M.
RYOJI RAMEN & IZAKAYA
690 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C1 (just East of Ossington)
CJS Members and Students $20
Non-Members $25
Admission includes lots of great food. Cash Bar.
This year, we are once again capping numbers , so IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND YOU MUST RSVP to steve@cjst.ca! First come, first served! We sell out every year and hope to see you there.
Monday, November 6, 2017
CJS Bounenkai 2017 - Dec 5
Saturday, October 21, 2017
November 2, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・一木会
We're drawing ever closer to the end of the year, but there's still time for one last Ichimokukai before Bounenkai 2017.
Ichimokukai (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. 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.
We hope to see you there and please come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
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
Sunday, October 15, 2017
November 15, 2017 - CJS Axe Throwing
This is a sport somewhat sort of remotely similar to throwing darts in the sense you want to hit the bullseye, except instead of darts, it's with axes, so it's waaaay more fun!!
BATL - Backyard Axe Throwing League is the original Backyard Axe Throwing League in Toronto. What started in a backyard in 2006, is now an 11-location operation all across North America. This CJS event will be held at the Toronto-East location at
When:
BATL’s axe throwing events last 2 – 2.5 hours, and are led by coaches. The event will begin with approximately 30 minutes of practice on private targets before starting a group tournament to crown a champion.
Price will be $35.49 (+ tax) per person.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
October 5, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・一木会
We're now officially into the autumn season, so what better way to enjoy the last of the warm weather than Ichimokukai.
Ichimokukai
(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. 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.
We hope to see you there and please come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
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
Thursday, August 31, 2017
September 7, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・一木会
With the back to school season just staring, it's time for another Ichimokukai.
Ichimokukai (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. 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.
We hope to see you there and please come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
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
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
August 10th, 2017 - August Ichimokukai will be a Nimokukai
Ichimokukai (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. 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.
August will be a Nimokukai, as Manpuku will be closed during the first week.
We hope to see you there and please come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, August 10th, 2017
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
Thursday, June 29, 2017
CJS Annual General Meeting - Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017
June 20, 2017 - Toronto Japanese Film Festival - CJS Sponsored Film SURVIVAL FAMILY
The Canada Japan Society is once again proud to be a community sponsor at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival. This year we’re sponsoring the Canadian Premiere of SURVIVAL FAMILY (サバイバルファミリー) by Shinobu Yaguchi (Wood Job!, Swing Girls and Water Boys).
When an extended global electrical blackout occurs, the world grinds to a halt. Salaryman Yoshiyuki Suzuki decides to escape from Tokyo with his wife and two kids. Their hilarious and heartfelt journey teaches them independence and cooperation as the kids grow up and the parents learn the error of their rigid paternalistic ways. They must also face and array of challenges including furious rainstorms, rabid dogs and runaway poultry!
This feel-good family-friendly, disaster comedy is guaranteed to please! Official Website and Trailer: http://
SURVIVAL FAMILY
Tuesday, June 20th at 7PM
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Ticket info can be found here: http://jccc.on.ca/tjff/
We hope to see everyone there!
(映画.comより)
Thursday, May 25, 2017
June 1, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・一木会
The Canada Japan Society welcomes the return of LIVE JAZZ to our long-running monthly Ichimokukai event at Manpuku!
Ichimokukai (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. 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.
This month we’ll have a special live performance by Hiro Suzuki. Hiro is a jazz guitarist from Kanagawa who began playing guitar at age 13, and drums at 15. During college, he played in the orchestra pit for several musicals, including Hairspray and Bye Bye Birdie. After winning a jazz competition for college students in Tokyo (2012), he taught guitar at Kurosawa Music School for over 3 years. He currently performs and teaches in Toronto.
We hope to see you there and please come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, June 1st, 2017
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
Sunday, April 2, 2017
April 6, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・一木会
Hi All! C’mon out and get a start on Spring with the Canada Japan Society at ICHIMOKUKAI!
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.
We hope to see you there!
Come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, April 6, 2017
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
Saturday, March 25, 2017
April 24, 2017 - CJS Sake Tasting Party
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
April 7 - 9, 2017: Nagata Shachu presents Toronto Taiko Tales
Friday, April 7: http://regentparktaiko1.bpt.me
Saturday, April 8 @ 2 pm: http://regentparktaiko2.bpt.me
Saturday, April 8 @ 8pm: http://regentparktaiko2-8pm.
Sunday, April 9: http://regentparktaiko3.bpt.me
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
CJS Escape Room Adventure @ Mystery Room
Need a distraction from the long work week to lift your spirits? Do you enjoy solving puzzles and playing cooperative games? If so, then this event is for you. CJS is thrilled to be hosting its first ever outing to an escape room!
There are already hundreds of online games that involve solving puzzles, collecting items and deciphering riddles to unlock a door and successfully escape from the room you're in. At Mystery Room, you'll put yourself into that very same situation. You and a group of team mates will be forced to think outside the box and put your problem solving skills to the test if you want to escape successfully. Did I mention there's a time limit?
Date: Thursday, April 20
The cost for this event is $22 per person. Our reservation can accommodate up to 9 people; beyond that, anyone wishing to participate will be subject to the availability of the other rooms. For those that do not wish to join the escape room, Mystery Room also has a library of board games to enjoy for a reasonable rate. Please refer to the home page for further details about the venue.
http://www.mysteryroomonline.
Monday, February 27, 2017
March 17, 2017 - Japan Now Lecture Series - The Age of Three Emperors: The Direction of US Foreign Policy and the Future of US-Japan Relations
Continuing the Japan Now Lecture Series, the University of Toronto will be hosting Professor Tosh Minohara, who will be providing his commentary on the current political situation in the US and what potential effect it will have on the nation's relationship with Japan.
March 2nd, 2017 - Ichimokukai ・ 一木会
Hi All! There may not be any cherry blossoms here yet in Toronto but they’re going to arrive soon in Japan! C’mon out and get a start on Spring with the Canada Japan Society at ICHIMOKUKAI! We’re back to our regular schedule of the first Thursday of the month at the cozy confines of 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…..and get information on Bonenkai and a multitude of CJS upcoming events.
We hope to see you there!
Come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, March 2, 2017
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
Friday, February 17, 2017
Japan Foundation Toronto - February Upcoming Events
This Family Day weekend and throughout the month of February, the Japan Foundation will be organizing a number of events including film screenings, art exhibitions, kabuki performances and more. To see the complete schedule, please check out the events calendar page on the Japan Foundation website (http://jftor.org/events/)
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Japan Now Lecture Series: Mar. 10
The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto will be hosting a lecture series entitled GREEN JAPAN: COMBINING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY on the afternoon of March 10 (2 - 4 PM) at the Munk School of Global Affairs (1 Devonshire Place, Room 108, North House). If you would be interested in attending this lecture, please register at http://munkschool.utoronto.
Monday, January 30, 2017
February 2nd, 2017 - February ICHIMOKUKAI
We hope to see you there!
Come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai
Thursday, February 2, 2017
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
Saturday, January 28, 2017
February 12, 2017th - Community Event - RAKUGO - TRADITIONAL JAPANESE COMIC STORY-TELLING (with English Subtitles)
He became an apprentice to Yanagiya Kosan VI and received the high shin’uchi rank in 1981. A gifted performer, he is famous for his ability to portray the subtlest emotions of a character during a performance.
Time: 2:00pm
Ticket: $12 (JCCC member); $17 (General) HST Included.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Thursday January 12th 2017 – JAPAN NOW Lecture Series; “Japan’s Global Reach: Development Cooperation and Foreign Policy”
Thursday January 12th, 2017 - The First Ichimokukai of the Year Will Be a NIMOKUKAI
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…..and get information on Bonenkai and a multitude of CJS upcoming events.
We hope to see you there!
Come early to ensure a good seat!
Ichimokukai (Nimokukai)
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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
Thursday January 5th, 2017 - Happy New Year and Our Blog is Back!
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