CJS Nihongo Lessons

Click the link above to hear Eiko teach Ken some Japanese for business!

1. ohisashiburidesu
= It has been a while (since we saw each other last)
- Used when people have not seen each other for a while.

2. okawari gozaimasenka
= How have you been? (Have there been changes?)
This phrase, I think, covers two areas in its implications. Remember
Japanese language is generally vague in meanings ;-)
(1) If there have been any changes or happenings in the person's life in
general.
(2) If there have been any changes in the person's health.

CJS Business Luncheon

The Canada-Japan Society (Toronto) and McMillan Binch Mendelsohn LLP were pleased to present a special lunch-hour lecture by Koichi Kawakami, Consul-General of Japan. The session was well attended by a cross section of both Canadian and Japanese business representatives. The CJS thanks Consul General Kawakami for his informative and thought provoking lecture, and McMillan Binch Mendelsohn once again for their generosity and support. Pictured above: CJS Director Don Waters and CG Kawakami.

June 15th: Samurai Rebellion

On Friday, June 15th, the CJS presents the final screening of its 2006-2007 Movie Nights series.

Samurai Rebellion is a classic! The great Toshiro Mifune stars as Isaburo Sasahara, an aging swordsman (and hen-pecked husband) living a quiet life until his clan lord orders that his son marry the lord’s mistress. Reluctantly, father and son take in the woman, and, to the family’s surprise, the young couple fall in love. But the lord soon reverses his decision and demands the mistress’s return. Against all expectations, Isaburo and his son refuse, risking the destruction of their entire family. Samurai Rebellion is the gripping story of a peaceful man who finally decides to take a stand against injustice. Interestingly, the literal translation of the Japanese film title, Jôi-uchi: Hairyô tsuma shimatsu, is “Rebellion: Receive the Wife”.

Click on the link to read film critic Donald Richie’s essay on Samurai Rebellion :

You are cordially invited to a special reception after the film, to celebrate the end of another successful season of CJS’s Movie Nights. Drinks and Japanese food will be offered.

EVENT DETAILS:

Samurai Rebellion (1967, 121 minutes)
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Cast: Toshiro Mifune, Yoko Tsukasa

Friday, June 15, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. (please note the early start time)
National Film Board Theatre
150 John Street (@ Richmond)

$15 for CJS members, $20 for guests (admission includes film and reception)

Please RSVP to: jeff@cjst.org

After the post-screening reception, please join us at Sushi Queen, 204 Queen Street West for an “after-after-party” (sometime around 10:00 p.m.).

Hope to see you at the screening! Regards,

Linda Adachi
CJS Communications Director

July 22: Blue Jays Vs Seattle Mariners!

The Canada Japan Society has once again scored great baseline seats at a 40% discount for our members. Game starts at 1:00 pm on a summer Sunday afternoon. If you would like tickets to this game, email: ken@cjst.org. Supplies limited, so don't wait. Tickets will be handed out at CJS Film Night June 15th, or by special arrangement. Come and join the gang!

Another Succesful AGM!

Canada Japan Society 2007 Board of Directors:
From left to right: Don Waters; Jeff Harju; Ken Bole; Linda Adachi; Eiko Shaul; Sonia Cardillo; Atiq Ahmed; Lisa Huston (Missing from photo: John LeBlanc; Chi Diep; Fumiko Shiba)