Category: Events

Date: Sunday, Sept. 27th from 1 – 3 p.m.

Place: Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre

This two-hour introductory workshop covers the Japanese technique of sashiko stitching.  Participants will each be making a set of four beautiful coasters as shown in the photo.  All materials and equipment needed will be provided at the class and participants will take home their coasters.

Register:

Please register by Friday September 25th on Communal ojca-ojcc.getcommunal.com to hold your spot as class size is limited to 12 participants.

Fee:

For OJCA-OJCC members, registration is $8, and $15 for non-members. 

In addition to your registration fee, there is a $35 workshop fee payable in cash to Shino-san when you come to class.

NM 2026 Guide

📅 Saturday, July 4th 

 📍Sandy Hill Community Centre and adjoining Annie Pootoogook Park

The Matsuri will take place both indoors and outdoors, and will feature a wide range of Japanese cultural and martial arts performances, 

as well as a humongous selection of Japanese products and food vendors! 

A full listing of vendors will be published later, alongside the day’s performance schedule, which includes crowd-pleasing favourites like Taiko and another splendid Yukata Fashion show. 

Plenty of drinks and water will be available for sale from the OJCA and many other vendors, but please be sure to bring your own water and sunscreen!

The event will take place rain or shine, but inclement weather will move the event completely indoors.

Please check here for the sitemap, performance schedule, vendor list, and more.

We are seeking volunteers for the 2026 Natsu Matsuri, Saturday, July 4, from 11 am – 4 pm at Annie Pootoogook Park/Sandy Hill C.C. 

Japanese food, crafts, performers, and vendors are all on the program!

We need volunteers for a variety of tasks. If you can spare 2 or more hours on July 4 between 9 am and 5:30 pm, please contribute to the continued success of this beloved festival by volunteering. 

We really appreciate your help!

If interested, please complete our Volunteer Sign Up 

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 1 – 4 pm

🛐 OJCC

💰 Class fee: $30 for OJCA-OJCC members;

$50 for non-members

👥 Maximum class size: 12Register on Communal