November 7, 2013: The Last Ichimoku-kai of 2013 Features the Return of LIVE JAZZ!

Come on out on Thursday, November 7 for Ichimoku-kai (IMK) at Manupuku Japanese Restaurant. With the legendary CJS Bonenkai ("end of year party") coming up in December, this will be the last IMK of 2013 and will feature LIVE JAZZ too!  So please join us for a great evening of cultural exchange, "oishii" Japanese food and drinks, door prizes, and a special jazz performance by Yuko Hase and Kyoko Nakabayashi!

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.

IMK will also be the last chance to get special, discounted tickets to our ROM FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: PLANET ASIA event on November 8.  There are only a handful of tickets left at the moment - and they might be gone by IMK - so if you are interested in attending that event, e-mail markh@cjst.ca before IMK to reserve yours.  

Finally, be the first to hear details of the CJS BONENKAI coming up in December.  Participate in our door prize draw at IMK and you might be lucky enough to win a free ticket to that event!

Thank you - and we hope to see you at IMK! (And don't forget to come early for a good seat...)

ICHIMOKU-KAI (IMK)
FEATURING LIVE JAZZ with YUKO HASE and KYOKO NAKABAYASHI
Thursday, November 7, 2013
6-10 pm
Manpuku Japanese Restaurant
105 McCaul Street, Toronto
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. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at jeff@cjst.ca.

October 29, 2013: Lecture on Japan-China Relations

The Japan Society, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Consulate-General of Japan are proud to present a lecture by Dr. Akio Takahara, "Domestic Factors in China's External Policy: The Case of Japan-China Relations" on Tuesday, October 29th at the offices of McMillan LLP.

Dr. Akio Takahara is Professor, Graduate School of Law and Politics at the University of Tokyo, Secretary-General of the New Japan-China Friendship 21st Century Committee and Senior Researcher at Tokyo Foundation.

This presentation will discuss key domestic factors shaping China's current external policy, including intensive debates over the necessity and content of economic and policitcal reforms and people's dissatisfaction and anxiety about the flip side of China's rapid growth. Also to be discussed will be the situation over the Senkaku Islands, China's approach towards Japan over them and how the world should react to it.

If you are interested in attending this presentation, please RSVP to one of Ben Ciprietti, The Japan Society (ben@japansocietycanada.com), Christine Nakamura, The Asia Pacific Foundation (christine.nakamura@asiapacific.ca) or Rui Umezawa, Consulate General of Japan (rui.umezawa@to.mofa.go.jp).

This lecture will take place at the offices of McMillan LLP on October 29 (11:45-12:30 reception, 12:30-13:00 lecture, 13:00-13:30 Q&A session).

LECTURE BY DR. AKIO TAKAHARA
DOMESTIC FACTORS IN CHINA'S EXTERNAL POLICY:
THE CASE OF JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
11:45-12:30 reception
12:30-13:00 lecture
13:00-13:30 Q&A session
Offices of McMillan LLP
44th floor, Bay/Wellington Tower
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
RSVP required - see above for information

November 6, 2013: CJS presents "The Kirishima Thing" at the Reel Asian Film Festival

The CJS is proud to continue our support of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival with a showing of Daihachi Yoshida’s award- winning “The Kirishima Thing” (桐島、部活やめるってよ) on November 6th.


Based on the best-selling novel by Ryo Asai (2010), The Kirishima Thing tackles the subject of high school hierarchies and the experience of living in a tightly controlled social environment. Beautifully acted, written, and directed, the film received both the Best Film of the Year and Best Director awards at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2012.

CJS members and friends can use PROMO CODE: toronto17 to save 25% off regular ticket prices at www.reelasian.com (valid until Nov 5; online sales only).

We hope to see you there!

The Kirishima Thing (Japanese w/ English Subtitles)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

8:30PM 

AGO - Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

October 31, 2013: HaJJJoweeN 2013 (Presented by JCSA/JAVA/Japanada/CJS/JETAA)

On Thursday, October 31, 2013, the biggest Japanese-Canadian party of the year is taking place!  It's "HaJJJoweeN 2013", a Hallowe'en party at the Annex WreckRoom in downtown Toronto.

Last year's event attracted over 500 people and in the last two years this event helped raised over $6000 of donations for the JCCC Tohoku Earthquake Fund.

Wear your craziest, funniest or scariest costumes to the WreckRoom, which is conveniently located 1 minute from Bathurst Station. There will be a DJ playing Top 40, R&B and Hip Hop and a costume contest at 11pm with prizes to be given out.

Come out for a great night and find out what HaJJJoweeN is all about! Everyone 19 years of age and older (photo ID is an absolute must) is welcome!




HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS:
Buy tickets online:
http://guestlistapp.com/events/199353

*Early bird tickets: $5
Advance tickets: $10
Tickets at the door: $15

You can also purchase tickets in person at the following events:
October 22nd @ Japanada - "TOP TEA" 768 Yonge Street, Toronto (7-10 pm)
October 26th @ JCSA: Room OI2279, 252 Bloor St W, Toronto (3-5 pm)
October 29th @ Japanada - "TOP TEA" 768 Yonge Street, Toronto (7-10 pm)

This event is organized by JCSA, JAVA, Japanada, CJS and JETAA

HaJJJoweeN 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Annex WreckRoom
794 Bathurst Street, Toronto (across from main entrance to Bathurst subway station)
Doors open at 8:30pm
Adults only (19 years+, photo ID required)
No one on JCSA/JAVA "blacklist" will be permitted to enter
See above for ticket information

October 23, 2013: "The Man Who Might Have Been", A Film About Canadian Diplomat Herbert Norman

The Canada-Japan Society (CJS) and our friends at The Japan Society Canada are honoured to present a profound and moving documentary film about an important Canadian diplomat in our country’s historical relationship with Japan. “The Man Who Might Have Been” is a 1998 film from the National Film Board of Canada that poignantly portrays the life and death of Herbert Norman.

Born in Japan in 1909 to Canadian missionary parents, Norman developed a deep understanding of the country, its culture, its past and its people. He served at the Canadian legation in Tokyo during the 1940/41 period and later worked as an intelligence officer until the War’s end. After the War, he was assigned to U.S. General Douglas MacArthur’s occupation staff, and in 1946 was asked to tutor the Emperor’s young brother. Norman was bright, connected, innovative and essential to the success of the post-war effort.

During his remarkable career, Norman became a trusted aide of MacArthur, and later played a key role in the Suez crisis. However, during the “McCarthy era” in mid- 1950’s in America, his life tragically fell apart due to American assertions that he was a communist spy, culminating in his death in 1957.

The film weaves interviews conducted with historians, diplomats and secret service personnel, dramatic scenes filmed in Tokyo, Toronto, and Ottawa, and remarkable historical stills and stock footage spanning decades. The final product is a film that reminds Canadians of their place on the world stage, the power of history, and the challenges of fully understanding a life lived by an extraordinary man raised and trained not to reveal his feelings. We are grateful to many for the opportunity of showing this telling film and, in particular, to the National Film Board and Yoshio Nakatani.

The presentation will take place in the offices of McMillan LLP on the 44th floor of the Bay/Wellington Tower, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Toronto beginning at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013.  Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served followed by the showing of the ninety minute film. There will be time for discussion and interaction with fellow attendees. 

The cost of the event will be $20 for CJS Members and $25 for Guests. Please RSVP by e-mail before October 19th to Jeff Harju (jeff@cjst.ca) to confirm your attendance.

We are very pleased to advise that this presentation is being hosted by The Japan Society and the Canada Japan Society, with the co-operation of the Japan External Trade Organization, and the Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry.

THE MAN WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN

Offices of McMillan LLP

44th floor

Bay/Wellington Tower, Brookfield Place

181 Bay Street, Toronto

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

5:00pm start

Admission: $20 for CJS Members,

$25 for non-members and guests

RSVP to jeff@cjst.ca