Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre
The OJCA and OJCC Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 19th, from 1-4 pm.
This year, the OJCA’s AGM will go first, followed by a delicious potluck snack break, and then the OJCC’s AGM will close out the day’s activities. All Members-in-good-standing are welcome to attend either AGM and to vote on any motions put forward, as well as the 2025-2026 Boards.
Jambican Studio Garden (2969 River Road) is located south of Manotick and is growing a variety of vegetables without the use of pesticides. We would like to offer a vegetable box that includes some Japanese products, such as daikon, gobo, komatsuna, mizuna, and processed food.
The price is $45 including delivery fee.If you could pick up at the Main Street farmers market on Saturday or Jambican farm directly, the price will be $40.
Delivery day October 9th and 16th( more options )
If you would like to order or are interested, please email Kumiko :
jambikumi@gmail.com.
Jambican Studio Garden
Kimono Fashion Show – A Cultural Evening
Join us on November 1, 2025, at the Canadian Museum of History for an elegant celebration of kimono and Japanese culture. This special evening will feature the unveiling of stories and photographs from the Kimono Connections / Kimono Tsunagari Project, made possible thanks to the support of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.
Your ticket includes:
Doors open at 6 pm, and the show begins at 7 pm.
Experience an enchanting evening of Japanese culture, timeless tradition, and artistic elegance — a special and unique celebration you won’t want to miss!
Sunday, September 14th
2969 River Rd, Manotick, ON K4M 1B4
Open from 11 am onward
Pick your own Edamame!
Garage sale!
Food and craft vendors!
Mocktail workshop and more!
Looking for Fresh Edamame before the festival? Jambican Studio Gardens also sells Edamame and other delicious produce every Saturday at the Main Street farmers Market. They will be there every Saturday. Edamame is expected to be available on Saturday, September 6th and 13th.
Join us for a celebration of Japanese culture in Ottawa this summer at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) 2025!
Free Event! No Admission Fee.
Enjoy a full day! :
Live Performances
Japanese-themed Vendors (from Ottawa and Montreal )
Delicious Japanese Food
Fun Cultural Activities for the Family
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Location:
Indoors – Sandy Hill Community Centre
Outdoors – Annie Pootoogook Park
Natsu Matsuri 2025
Outdoor Stages:
11:00 Opening remarks by the OJCA and the Embassy of Japan in Canada
11:05 Oto-Wa Taiko/ 音和太鼓 (Park Field)
11:30 Takahashi Dojo/ 高橋道場 (Judo, Shitoryu Karate) (Courtyard)
11:50 Ottawa Iaido, Jodo, Jukendo club (Courtyard)
12:10 Koto Ensemble featuring Misao Tsutsumi and Tommy Bissonnette (Courtyard)
12:30 TKC Ottawa Martial arts (Courtyard)
12:50 Minyo Kai/ 民謡会 (Courtyard)
Indoor Stage:
14:30 Emino Kai/ えみの会 (Grand Hall)
14:50 Ottawa Kyudo association (Grand Hall)
15:10 Yukata Fashion Show (Grand Hall)
Performers/Martial arts groups:
Oto-Wa Taiko/ 音和太鼓 (@otowataiko)
Minyo Kai/ 民謡会
️Hugo’s Yukata Fashion Show
️Ottawa Iaido, Jodo club and Jukendo club
Emino Kai/ えみの会
Takahashi Dojo/ 高橋道場 (@takahashidojo)
TKC Ottawa (@tkcottawa)
Koto Ensemble Misao and Tommy (@misao_kotomusic)
Ottawa Kyudo Association (@tokushikai.canada)
Vendor Lineup:
AriArt (@ariart.s2)
Boutique Meico (@boutiquemeico)
Calligraphy Ottawa (@calligraphy_ottawa)
Camellia Handmade Accessories (@camellia_ott)
️Eastern Villages
Gudemushi’s Trinket Trunk (@gudemushi)
️Kimono Yuki (@kimonoyukimontreal)
Kyoto Fleurs (@kyotofleurs)
La Brasserie San-Ô Sake Inc. (@labrasseriesan_o)
Sakao Japanese Tea (@teasakao)
Sawa Art + Design (@sawa_art_design) & Tamago Book (@cooltamago)
Tokusen (@tokusen.store)
Wander Letters (@wander.letters)
Food Stalls:
KotoAn Wagashi (@kotoan_wagashi)
Moo Shu Ice Cream (@mooshuicecream)
Oni (@oni.riceball)
Ramen Nakamichi (@ramen.nakamichi)
️Takedon (@takedonottawa)
TeaLive (@tealivecanada)
Uncle Tetsu (@uncletetsuottawa)
Community Organization Booths:
Ottawa Japanese Community Association (OJCA) (@ojca_ojcc)
Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre (OJCC) (@ojca_ojcc)
️Embassy of Japan (@japan_embassy_canada)
Japan Exchange & Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) (@jetaaottawa)
Ottawa Japanese Language School
Ikebana International Ottawa Chapter
Minyo-Kai
Ottawa Kyudo Association (@tokushikai.canada)
Takahashi Dojo (@takahashidojo)
TKC Ottawa (@tkcottawa)
Yoseikan Budo International
KotoAn Wagashi (@kotoan_wagashi)
Moo Shu Ice Cream (@mooshuicecream)
Oni (@oni.riceball)
Ramen Nakamichi (@ramen.nakamichi)
️Takedon (@takedonottawa)
TeaLive (@tealivecanada)
Uncle Tetsu (@uncletetsuottawa)