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/