Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 - March ICHIMOKUKAI at Manpuku!

Spring is almost here (well at least in Japan)….Please come out and keep warm with great Japanese food, drinks, and fun at the Canada Japan Society’s 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, March 3rd, 2016
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

Wednesday March 9th, 2016 - Community Event: JETAA Presents a the Canadian Premiere of TOHOKU TOMO

 

 

As 2016 marks the 5th year anniversary of 3/11, please join JETAA in their Canadian premiere screening of TOHOKU TOMO - a documentary telling the story of true friendship and commitment to Japan's recovery by the international community following the Great East Japan Earthquake.  Director Wesley Julian will be flying in from Chicago for the event, and will be participating in a Q&A panel following the film.  The screening will take place on Wednesday March 9th at the Revue Cinema in Toronto, and all profits will go to relief in the Tohoku community. #TTWeek

Tickets and additional details available at: https://tohokutomotoronto.eventbrite.ca

CJS members can enter the discount code "JCNO" at check-out an receive $2 off of your ticket.

Saturday, March 19, 2016 – Curling With The Canada Japan Society

Experience the thrill of one of the world's oldest and most enjoyable winter sports. Sometimes referred to as the "roarin' game" or "grand old game", curling has long been a display of skill, teamwork and good sportsmanship, highlighted by its presence in the winter olympics. Whether you're completely new to the game or a seasoned veteran, come out and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition and good fun at Bayview Golf and Country Club.

We have reserved 2 sheets at the venue and can accommodate a maximum of 16 people. The cost to participate will vary depending on the number of people who show up, but should not exceed $30 per person. The cost includes 30 minutes of instruction, followed by 2 hours of gametime. The club rental manager has asked that all participants wear appropriate clothing and refrain from bringing food or beverages into the curling area. You are recommended to wear layers of loose fitting clothes to allow mobility while keeping warm (the indoor temperature is around 7 degrees). A separate pair of indoor shoes with rubber soles is required to prevent the ice from getting dirty. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early so that everyone has enough time to change their shoes and we can begin on time.

Bayview Golf & Country Club

25 Fairway Heights Drive

Thornhill, Ontario

(905) 889-4833

To confirm your attendance for this event, please email MIKE at mike@cjst.ca

For more details about the venue, please refer to the official website:http://www.bayviewclub.com/

February 4th, 2016 - Ichimokukai at Manpuku!

Luckily it’s not as cold as last year, but it’s still February, and there’s no better way to beat the winter chill than to warm up with some great Japanese food, drinks, and fun at the Canada Japan Society’s 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, February 4th, 2016
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

November 30th, 2015 - The CJS BOUNENKAI Is Coming...With an Okinawan Twist!

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 Monday, November 30th! 

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 2015….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 party 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 switching things up a bit and adding an OKINAWAN twist to the evening by hosting the event this year at RYOJI RAMEN & IZAKAYA!  Admission includes lots of great Japanese and Okinawan food, drink specials and our ever famous door prizes!

BOUNENKAI

Monday, November 30^th, 2015

 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. 

We are capping numbers this year at around 100, so IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND YOU MUST RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca!  First come, first served!  We hope to see you there.