September 1, 2011: September Ichimoku-kai (IMK)

The end of the summer may be near - but never fear - Ichimoku-kai is here! What better way to say goodbye to the heat and bring on the fall with some "cool" jazz? This month marks the return of live jazz with the Chris Kao Trio ... so please join us this Thursday, September 1!

Ichimoku-kai 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 Ichimoku-kai 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.


ICHIMOKUKAI
Thursday, September 1st
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.

August 4, 2011: August Ichimokukai (IMK)

Want to have something to look forward to in the work week after a summer long weekend? Then join us at Ichimoku-kai on Thursday, August 4!

Ichimoku-kai 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 Ichimoku-kai 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.

ICHIMOKUKAI
Thursday, August 4th
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.

July 15th, 2011: Last Movie Night of the Summer is VILLAIN 悪人

The Canada Japan Society invites you to come on out for our last movie night of this summer; Lee Sang-il’s acclaimed thriller “Villain” 悪人.

Helmed by Lee (Hula Girls), Villain tells the tale of a young girl’s murder and explores the boundaries of good and evil through the stories of all involved with the case. The director expertly moves the story from a standard, very formulaic Japanese murder drama to an intriguing second half that exposes surprising aspects of human nature not commonly explored.

The film stars Eri Fukastsu, Satoshi Tsumabuki and Akira Emoto who give excellent performances and were rewarded with Best Acting awards from the Japanese academy last year for this work. The film was nominated for 15 awards in 2010, competing with “Confessions” for best overall film that year.

The film will be followed by our post-party at Everest. It’s a great way to finish off a Friday evening with a chance to meet new people, talk about the film, and have a bit of fun.

We hope to see you there.

VILLAIN 悪人
Friday, July 15th
National Film Board Theatre
150 John Street (at Richmond)
7PM Start
CJS Members $5, Non-Members $10

July 7th, 2011: July Ichimokukai....LAST CHANCE FOR BOAT CRUISE TICKETS

Summer is in full swing...its time for holidays, relaxing...and fun at Ichimokukai!

Ichimoku-kai 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 Ichimoku-kai 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.

GET YOUR BOAT CRUISE TICKETS HERE! They are selling fast and this is the last chance at a CJS event to grab tickets for this super great cruise filled with fun, performance art, dancing, great scenery and a host of great people from the Canada Japan Community. (See details in the post below).



ICHIMOKUKAI
Thursday, July 7th
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.

CJS-JAVA-JETAA Boat Cruise Fundraiser

The Canada Japan Society, the Japanese Visitors Association, and the JET Programme Alumni Association of Toronto welcomes everyone aboard the CJS-JAVA-JETAA Boat Cruise Fundraiser on Sunday July 10th.

The summer boat cruise has become an annual event for local Japan-related NPOs, and this year CJS, JAVA, and JETAA have taken the lead and made this year’s a fundraiser for those affected by the March 11th disasters in Japan. All proceeds will be donated to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Japan Disaster Relief Fund. In addition to ticket sales, we will be accepting donations throughout the night, and will also offer all guests the opportunity to express themselves in our collection of “Messages of Support” to Japan, so please feel free to share your thoughts, gratitudes, and experiences with us.

The event will take place on the Stella Borealis, a 280-person cruise boat, and will feature DJs, dancing, two cash bars, and an unbelievable view of Toronto’s skyline at sunset. A special door prize will be give to anyone who comes in their yukata, jimbei, or any other traditional/cultural summer clothing, Japanese or otherwise.

The details are as follows:

-Date/Time: Sunday July 10th (boarding at 18:30, departure at 19:00, returning to port at 23:00)
-Place: The Stella Borealis departs from and returns to Pier 27, 1 Queens Quay East at Yonge Street
-Price: $20/ticket

Please note:

-Tickets much be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
-19+ event. Please bring your ID.
-For event and ticket inquiries, please contact letsboatcruisetoronto@gmail.com
-Tickets will be available for purchase at these events so please come on out.

CJS・日加協会 (The Canada Japan Society),
JAVA・ジャバ(the Japanese Visitors Association),
JETAA (the Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association),

の三団体は合同で、7月10日にチャリティーボートクルーズを行います。

このボートクルーズは毎年、トロントの日系非営利団体によって運営されており、今年は3月11日に起きた震災の被害者の為の義捐金を集める為のイベントとします。このイベントの全ての収益は日系文化会館の救済基金へと一旦、募金され、その後日本へ送金されます。当日は募金も受け付けています。また、今回の災害に関連して、乗船者の皆様のいろいろな考え、思い、経験、感謝の念などを発表し、分かち合う機会を作りたいと考えています。

ステラボーリアリス(Stella Borealis)という280人乗りのクルーズにおいては、DJによる音楽の提供、二つのバーカウンター（有料）、ダンスフロアがあります。 また、日没時の水平線とオンタリオ湖側から眺めるからトロントの夜景は、とても美しく、トロントの思い出を忘れないものにしてくれます。浴衣、甚平、その他の民族衣装をお持ちの方は、賞品を差し上げますのでぜひ着てお越しになってください。

詳細：

2011年7月10日（日曜日）午後6時半乗船開始、7時出港、午後11時寄港　

出港、寄港ともに、 27番埠頭(Pier 27), 1 Queens Quay East at Yonge Street

チケットは一枚20ドルとなります。

注意事項：

チケットは前売りのみで、当日販売はありません。

18歳以下は入場できません。入場時に必ず政府発行のID/写真付き身分証明書（英語）が必要です。

日本のパスポート、国際免許書、カナダ政府の発行した免許書などの原本。コピー不可。

当日、IDを確認するのはボート会社のセキュリティーがIDを確認しますので、必ず”上記の”IDをお持ちください。

運営団体は、IDのトラブル、乗り遅れなどによる払い戻しは行いません。

チケットお問い合わせはletsboatcruisetoronto@gmail.comまで。

チケットは例年完売しますので、お早めにお求めください。