Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre
Come join us to celebrate our Japanese community this summer at the July 6th, 2024 Natsu Matsuri 🎊🙌
There will be
✨️Performers
✨️Local Vendors
✨️Japanese Food
✨️ Activities
✨️ Crafts
🌸Natsu Matsuri 2024🌸
📆Date: July 6th, 2024, Saturday
⏰️Time: 11 am to 4 pm
📍Location: Sandy Hill Community Centre (indoor) and Annie Pootoogook Park (outdoor)
We will be posting more details in the following weeks leading up to the event!
Stay tuned 👀✨
Let’s celebrate Asian Heritage Month in May at the OJCC!
‘Make & Take’ Japanese Lantern Workshop
Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm At Ottawa Japanese Cultural CentreClass fee: Members $15, non-members $25
Class size: limited to 15 people
Attached are photos of a sample of the lantern we will be making. All supplies will be provided; however, if you have a ruler, scissors and craft utility knife, please bring them with you.
RSVP to craftsojcc@gmail.com to reserve your spot, as class size is limited, and please wait for confirmation before sending your class fee.
Hope you can join me for this new workshop!
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!
Though it started as a rainy day, the weather turned beautifully warm and sunny to once again to shine on our event. Organized by Mari Wellman and Shigemi Ichino, O-Hanami opened with a land acknowledgment and words of welcome and education by Arboretum scientist Owen Clarkin and Friends of the Farm member Elizabeth Atkinson.
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.