Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre
Happenings of interest to the Ottawa Japanese community.
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)
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?’.
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
📆: Sat. May 31 (from 10 am, doors open at 9:30 am)
📍: Embassy of Japan (255 Sussex Drive)
💴: Free
Learn more about 武道 (Japanese martial arts) at our “Explore Budo” event on May 31! Experience live demonstrations of Judo (柔道), Kendo (剣道), Iaido (居合道), Kyudo (弓道), and Karate (空手) by experts, introducing both the techniques and the spirit behind them, and then try it for yourself (so wear something you can move around in)! Free admission!
The OJCA proudly presents an evening of Okinawan Music.
Enjoy the sound of Okinawa this Spring at the Okinawan-themed show, Hello! Haisai! S’il vous plaît concert!
Friday, March 28th 2025
@ the Takahashi Dojo (5 Melrose Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1T8)
$20 Cover Charge
Featuring
Musicians Takane Kochihira @Takane_kochi123 and Sho Takashima @churadushi_montreal
Takane Kochihira is on tour from Okinawa itself, while Sho Takashima is from Okinawa but based in Montreal. They will be collaborating together for the show and will play in Montreal the night before, and Toronto the night after. It’s a whirlwind tour!
Delicious Japanese snacks and refreshments will be available free of charge!
Beer, Signature Cocktail and Sake will be available for purchase on-site.