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Harvest box is available!

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

OJCC Grand Re-opening and Annual General Meetings

We are delighted to bring you news of the Grand Re-opening of the Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre!

Sunday, October 5th from 1pm – 4pm
Unit B16-2285 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1G 4Z5
613-731-7939

Did you know at the OJCC we have a children’s play group, traditional and folk dance classes, ikebana and shodō, tea study group, Tomonokai seniors’ club, cooking classes and craft workshops? Come drop by anytime from 1pm – 4pm to see and sign up for all the activities these groups have planned at the Centre this year! Then enjoy some refreshments.

Hope to see you then!

Annual General Meeting

Likewise, every autumn ushers in another Annual General Meeting for both the OJCA and OJCC.

This year’s AGM is set for Sunday, October 19th from 1-4pm.

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. Members-in-good-standing are welcome to attend both or either AGM and to vote on any motions put forward, as well as the 2025-2026 Boards.

Edamame Harvest Festival 2025! @Jambican Studio Gardens

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.

Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) 2025

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

Performance Program for Good Weather

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)

The full vendor list, food stall list, community booth list:

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)

Kaylie Kreatrix Show “Kitsune”

Kaylie Kreatrix is back with another incredible Show, this time at the 2025 Ottawa Fringe Festival which will take place this coming June 12th -22nd. Community members will remember Kaylie Kreatrix’ Amazing Circus performances from Tomoni/GO Together, Natsu Matsuri and last year’s Picnic!

In the land of Japanese folklore, Kitsune fox are renowned for their shape-shifting abilities, their many tails, and the mischief they create. What adventure will this Kitsune go on, and who will she meet? Transporting the whole family through storytelling, circus, and puppetry, this show is an exploration of the rich land that is Japanese folk tales, deities, and superstitions.

Kitsune is an all-ages circus and puppet show that explores the rich world of Japanese folklore. Have you heard of the Kitsune? There are many stories of this famous shape shifting fox, and this performance tells one like no other. A show that is full of grace and surprise, laughter and learning. Follow the mysterious Kitsune fox as she brews up some mischief. Known as being tricksters, or lovers, or even posing as royalty, the lore of the Kitsune has us asking ‘what in life is actually not as it seems?’.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Showtimes

Thursday June 12th 6:30 PM

Saturday, June 14th 9:30 PM

Sunday, June 15th 2:30 PM

Wednesday, June 18th 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 21st 7:30 PM

Sunday, June 22nd 2:00 PM