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This past Wednesday, May 1st, Minyo-kai, in coordination with the Ottawa Arboretum and Experimental Farm organization Friends of the Farm celebrated the 2nd annual O-Hanami Flower blossom appreciation event at the Ottawa Arboretum!  

Those gathered then danced wonderful odori led by Ichino sensei, and once we worked up a healthy appetite, we sat down to a picnic supper under the magnolia blossoms!  The arboretum’s cherry trees are not yet robust enough to fully appreciate.  Thank you to all in attendance, it was a beautiful late afternoon gathering! 

On Tuesday, April 30th, 2024,

Surrounded by a great crowd of family and friends from Ottawa’s Japanese and Judo communities

 June Takahashi was conferred with a Certificate of Commendation by 

The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Kanji Yamanouchi for her lifelong achievements in Judo 

and for her commitment to the Japanese Canadian community.

June’s character and achievements were extolled in moving speeches by the ambassador, NAJC redress representative Anne Sunahara, June’s granddaughter Mariko Takahashi, son and Takahashi Dojo Manager Allyn Takahashi, and a beautiful toast from former OJCA President Sachiko Okuda

The certificate reads: The ambassador of Japan extends his deepest regards to Ms. June Takahashi in recognition of her distinguished service in contributing to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Canada. 

Congratulations June! 

This year will be exceptional, in that the bazaar will be the occasion of both the Silent Auction and Estate Sale of

Giselle Holloway’s Collection of fine Japanese items and clothing.

Venue：OJCC 　Unit B16 2285 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 4Z5

SILENT AUCTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 27th from 12:00pm – 3PM 

Bidding: 12:00pm – 2:30pm

Light refreshments, including Daifuku, baked goods, and beverages will be available for purchase

ESTATE SALE: SUNDAY, APRIL 28th from 11am – 3PM

Daifuku, Bento and Baked Goods available for purchase, donations of baked goods welcome!

Far above and beyond the bazaar’s traditional garage sale, Giselle’s collection boasts rare and exquisite items, many of which can be procured only in Japan.  Because of the intrinsic value of this collection, please expect higher pricing, and please bring your own bags.

This sale represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for those looking for specialty and quality Japanese cultural items and clothing.

To everyone who came, to the vendors, to the performers, to the volunteers, this was a great success thanks to all of you. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to you all. See you next year!