Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre
OJCA/OJCC-hosted events.
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
Minyo-Kai Dance Group
Minyo-Kai is a traditional Japanese folk-dance group that performs occasionally at local community events. They meet twice per month on Sundays from 2 pm at the Takahashi Dojo (5 Melrose Avenue).
They will be selling the following items at the Bazaar:
Inari Sushi (seasoned sushi rice stuffed inside sweet fried tofu pouches)
Assorted Baked Goods
Yukata
Obi
Kimono-making Material
Garage Sale Items
Masako Baked Goods
@masakobakedgoods
Bake Japanese bread by taking orders at home. Baking is Masako’s therapy!
They will be selling the following baked items at the Bazaar:
Melon Pan
Matcha Melon Pan
Mochi Anpan (sweet red bean paste with mochi)
Totoro Pan
Sausage Pan
Treat yourself to the delicious handcrafted Japanese bread at our Spring Bazaar! You won’t want to miss it.
Introducing Japanglish Ottawa!
A new Japanese & English language conversation club for speakers of all levels.
We aim to create a fun, welcoming space for people to comfortably practice their English/Japanese while having fun!
Japanglish Ottawa is where you can…
・Practice your Japanese/English WHILE also helping others practice the other
・Make new friends to motivate one another in the Japanese/English learning journey
・Find an opportunity to build a community! (Especially if you are new to Ottawa)
If you are someone who is…
Having a hard time keeping up with your Japanese/English learning,
New to Ottawa and looking for a space to connect with others in the city,
Looking to help others with THEIR language journey,
This is for you!
We will be meeting biweekly on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9 pm.
Sessions will include conversation times and activities (with snacks being provided!)
Our first session is on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Venue: 100 Frontier Path Private
Registration fee
・$5 for Non-OJCA/OJCC Members
・Free for OJCA/OJCC Members
An opportunity to connect with other Japanese learners and speakers, and help newcomers to Ottawa connect with the city and new friends!
Sign up here today!!
Japanglish is run in partnership with the Ottawa Japanese Community Association.
We are once again organizing Natsu Matsuri this year and this time, we want YOUR help!
We want to take this opportunity to highlight our community’s talent and so, have decided to host a Natsu Matsuri poster contest!
As 2026 is the Ottawa Japanese Community Association’s 50th anniversary, the theme for the poster is “Celebrating our Community“!
Entry is very easy:
1. Please check the details in the entry form below button.
2. Submit your entry via the form by May 4, 2026 @ NOON
3. Wait for the results!
This winning poster will be the face of Natsu Matsuri 2026 and will be used throughout the festival.
While open to all, submissions that reflect a connection to Japanese heritage or culture will be given favourable consideration in judging.
Open to all ages! (Parent/Guardian permission required for entrants under 19).
We look forward to seeing your submissions!