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Newsletter - March 2012
Vernon Japanese Cultural Society
Vernon proudly hosted the 45th Annual BC Nisei Bonspiel at the Vernon Curling Club. Twenty-three teams travelled to Vernon and joined up with six local teams to compete in this annual event. Event winners were: A Kate Horne (Salmon Arm) Tony Imai Hiro Hasebe/Gordon Shimizu B Terry Uyeda (Edmonton) Bob Hatanaka Roy Asao/Ben Nishi C Seiji Mukuyama (Vancouver) Richard Omori Allan Trick/Gary Ohashi D Kaz Kitamura (Kamloops) Tom Miyahara Ron Shimizu/Blake Kimura
Vernon Hosts 2012
BC Nisei Bonspiel
Upcoming Events April
Sun. April 1st – AGM
April 14 & 15: Mizuhiki Show
June
1st: Fujinkai Golf Social (Hillview)
18th: Internment Bus Tour stops in
Vernon
TBD Keiro Kai
August
11-12: 24th Annual Golf Social
(Spallumcheen Golf Course)
VJCS ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
SUN. APRIL 1st 2 pm
VJCS Hall
Dinner to follow
5pm – Kiki Gardens
$5/person
Please RSVP to:
Aubrey (250)260-3885
Janice (250)545-3704
The bonspiel was organized by local committee - Agnes Sakakibara, Grace & Fred Tagaki, Kari Natsuhara, Janie Crockett, Betty Murray, Barb & Ed Miyasaki, Janice Mori. Thank you also to those that helped with the Bento dinner and other activities: Sachi & Harold Sato, Ann Johnson, Amy Svenson, Rosie Okazaki, Mas & Fumi Sakakibara, Mas Yakura, Ruth Erickson, Terry Mori. Special thanks to Stan Natsuhara for designing the bonspiel logo to tie in
with the St. Patricks’ Day theme!
Ongoing:
Every 2nd Sat @ 2:30 pm
Informal Buddhist talk/question hour
Every 2nd Sat @ 4:00pm
Buddhist Service in Vernon
Sunday am, once a month
Dharma School
Every Fri
Japanese School
Every 3rd Fri
Eigakai-Japanese Movie Club
A Event Winners 2012 L to R: Tom Kitagawa, Kate Horne, Barb
Kitagawa, Betty Murray
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Presidents Report Hi everyone: Another year has passed and as a community we have much to reflect on. As the seasons again change and winter is finally changing to spring-like conditions, we have a spring in our step as we prepare for nice weather and the anticipation of summer. The hall is still buzzing with activity, after a short break for spring break, our own Judo Club and Chidori-Kai dancers will resume activity and spring to their summer sessions. As well the Shotogan Karate group and Kumon Math and Reading will continue their sessions till the summer break. Also Japanese School, which we are very fortunate to have, has finished their Friday sessions until the fall. Just over a year ago, on March 11, 2011 Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake which triggered a deadly 23-foot tsunami in the country's north. The giant waves deluged cities and rural areas. We as a community sprang into action and were involved in three separate fundraisers to provide aid in some form or another. Our own Japanese School spearheaded our fundraiser with proceeds directly going to help with day-to-day food supply in some remote areas. The City of Vernon also became involved with our Sister City committee and ran a fundraiser for the City of Tome. Also two students from Seaton School became involved and, with some help from the VJCS, created a Relief Run in the park with those funds going directly to the Red Cross. All in all, it definitely showed me what our wonderful community can do in a short time. Great job to all those who got involved in any way. We also in the past year did some really necessary updates to the interior of our hall, and the exterior of the hall which is now one color. Many thanks to the Judo Club for their help with this project. We still have a few major renos to consider as we look ahead. These will need to be addressed to insure that the hall is maintained to an enjoyable condition for years to come. I feel very fortunate at this time to be part of such a great community. I still reflect on the all-important part of life that I feel we all can be reminded about - that is family. As I watch my own family grow up, I notice my oldest daughter, for instance, has had a couple of out of country trips on her own without her mom, dad and siblings - does that mean we will soon be doing family vacations without everyone? Although this is a good thing, it makes me see how my own children are growing up and getting ready to spread out into the world on their own. This makes me happy but also alerts me to making the most of all the time we have with our own kids as they get older and find themselves and do their own things. I know in past newsletters I have mentioned the same things, especially of family, but I feel this is an important thought. In closing, I invite any or all of our community who have never being involved in the VJCS - this is a call to you come out, be heard, get involved. Your community needs you. It is AGM time when we elect new officers and need new voices to be heard and to carry on the management of our hall and identify community needs..... Thanks, Rick Ogasawara
Japanese Odori Dancing practices are held every Thursday from 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. We were asked to be a part of the Official Opening of the B.C. Winter Games - Judo Venue held at Kalamalka Secondary School on February 24th, 2012. Thanks to Phylliss, Julie, Kia and Josie for a wonderful performance. For further information about Japanese (Odori) Dancing, please contact Rose Okazaki at 542-2912 or E-Mail
VERNON CHIDORI-KAI JAPANESE DANCING Submitted by Rosie Okazaki
Mark your calendar early and reserve June 1st for the annual Fujinkai Golf (Texas Scramble format), at the Hillview Golf Course. This is a social, fun event suitable for all golfers. Reach out to those not on our mailing list and invite them to join us!
Golf and dinner $35.00 To sign up or for more information call Grace Takagi 250 545 2484 Note: we must have at least 20 confirmed by May 1st or we lose the booking.
FUJIN KAI NEWS
Remember to keep the weekend of
Aug. 11th - 12th 2012 free for our
24th Annual Interior BCJC Golf
Social. Fun event for golfers of all
calibers.
Further details will be available in
June.
IBCJC GOLF SOCIAL
Submitted By Irene Oizumi
attention, place
an interesting
sentence or quote
from the story
here.”
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Back row: Josie and Julie Middle row: Phylliss and Kia
Front row: Rose
For more information contact:
Agnes Sakakibara -
or 250-545-2165
Tosh Oizumi - [email protected]
or 250-542-7128
HALL RENTAL Our hall & boardroom are available for rental. Since we don’t actively advertise, please make sure to let your friends, family and co-workers know. Please contact Rick Ogasawara 2 5 0 - 9 3 8 - 1 3 7 2 or email: [email protected] or [email protected] for information on renting the
hall.
JAPANESE SCHOOL
Konnichiwa! Japanese school is open for anyone
who is interested in Japanese language
& culture. Please note that this school
term ended on March 16th and starts
up again in fall 2012. We have been
learning Japanese through some
activities such as cooking, origami,
songs, reading picture books & folk
tales.
Currently we are looking for
volunteers who want to help children
learning Japanese. If you can share
your time for planning or teaching the
class (once a week, once a month or
even once a year), please contact
instructors below.
Contact:
Mitsuyo Kaneda 250-545-4934
EigaKai 映画会(Japanese Cinema Club) There have been some interesting developments locally for Japanese film. First, I was delighted to see the Kelowna Grand showing The Secret World of Arrietty (借りぐらしのアリエッティ Karigurashi no Arietty). It was the first time I’d seen a studio Ghibli film on the big screen. While I give Disney credit for getting the movie to the big screen in North America (the enlisted different voice talent for the UK and NA releases), I have to wonder about the publicity or popularity of masterful animation in NA (if it isn’t directly from DreamWorks, Disney or Pixar). We just chanced on the viewing and my family accounted for half in attendance. Watch for this title to come out as a Disney DVD in July. While all but a few independents have dropped out of the video market, there are other local options that shouldn’t be forgotten.
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Crystal Wilson 250-260-5967
Masako Manton 250-542-8506
Mika Phelan 250-558-5176 [email protected]
Library: Japanese children books,
textbooks, some videos are
available for loan
Fee: $15 Registration fee per child a
year (maximum of $30 per
family)
Plus VJCS membership fee per
family (for insurance)
*Drop in fee - $3
The online Okanagan Regional Library video collection lists 7 Japanese Language titles and two more Ghibli films in the animation section. The copy of Kurosawa’s Dodes’kaden I borrowed includes liner notes and I look forward to watching it in the next couple days (7-day borrowing free with library membership but $1/day overdue fees). Next, don’t forget the Videoscape program – a joint venture between the Vernon Film Society and the Vernon Public Art Gallery (weekly rentals $3 for one or $5 for two; same overdue rates as the library). Their Japanese collection (details online) has doubled in the last year to 13 classic films. Last, with roughly 150 tiles on the shelf, the VJCS library continues to grow. This month I took in The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail
(虎の尾を踏む男達 1945). It’s short and one shouldn’t expect the same action as in Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai but it builds in tension and includes many of the key elements and actors Kurosawa uses throughout his career. The Eigakai’s best intention is to meet the third Friday of each month and watch films in the original Japanese with English subtitles. The group is flexible about the day and venue (and subtitles too for kids’ movies). To host a session, suggest a film join a film or get more information about the group, mail [email protected].
Temple services will continue on the second Saturday of each month at 4pm. Notices are usually in the Morning Star in the Community Calendar. Dharma school services usually happen once a month on varying Sundays. Please call Mari at 250-542-5633 for more information. Every month we remember members and family who have passed away in a memorial service held in conjunction with our regular monthly service. I hope you will join the service if you have a family member being remembered. Thank you to the many people who cooked for 2 to 3 days for our Teriyaki Chicken Obentos. Thank you to all of you who purchased them. Butcher Boys and Kiyo/Ruby Ohashi donated to our cause to make this fundraiser such a success.
I thought the Japanese community would be interested to know that there has been a new Scientific Discovery that has the international world a buzz. Jill Miwa, daughter of Bill Miwa of Vernon, and her team of physicists made the discovery of a Single Atom Transistor which will revolutionize computing in the future. The discovery was made at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia where Jill was working on her post Doc.
Rose Scott, Assistant Professor of Ikenobo School of Ikebana, continues to study the art and is looking forward to attending the workshop at Kyoto Headquarters in Japan this June. If you are interested in learning the art of Japanese Flower Arranging, Rose is available to teach beginners and advanced. Please contact Rose Scott at 250-558-3661.
Jill Miwa: Part of huge discovery submitted by Dale Shuko
Johnston
VERNON IKEBANA
FEBUARY: Isaku Yamada, Usa Natsuhara, Kumakichi Sato, Shigeo Tanaka, Kikuye Okazaki MARCH (and Ohigan and Eitaikyo): Hiroshi Nagano, Yoshitomo Ogasawara, Tokimitsu Takemura, Jujiro Ohashi, Maki Shibata, Chiyoshi Sakakibara APRIL SHOTSUKI (and Hanamatsuri): Tomicho Teramura, Miyoko Tatebe MAY SHOTSUKI (and Gotanye): Kiyoto Yamada, Jyoji Ohashi, Kuri Nakai, Kiyono Aura, Hariye Ohashi, Satarra Negrin
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Coming up we have 3 big events: • Hanamatsuri ( Shakamuni Buddha’s
birthday) on April 7th at 4:00pm. Potluck supper to follow service. •Mizuhiki Art Show by Mrs. Naoko Hayashi at the Japanese Hall April 14 and 15. • Obon service 3:30pm June 23. Potluck supper and Obon dancing to follow. Graveside services at Pleasant Valley Cemetary at 2:00pm the same day. Rose Okazaki , our talented Japanese dance teacher will start Obon dancing classes in May. Please contact her at (250) 542-2912 for more information. Our executive for the 2012-2013 year are:
Arnie Hayashi- President Mari Cameron Co-President Phylliss Ohashi- Vice president Rose Okazaki- Secretary Kari Natsuhara - Treasurer
Jill took her first degree at UBC, then Masters' at Queens, and her Ph.D in Montreal. She is now in Denmark at the
University of Aarhus. Jill co-authored this paper which was released in the February issue of NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY. Not many know that there was a Canadian very much involved in this Discovery. The Vancouver Sun on Feb.20/12 mentioned the Discovery but didn't check into the Physicists involved. If you would like to read the paper, check out: NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY | ADVANCE
ONLINE PUBLICATION | http://www.nature.com/nnano/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nn
ano.2012.21.html
MAGNIFICENT MANGO SALAD From the collection of Colleen Murakami
1 large ripe lime 2 large ripe mangoes 1 tbsp. fish sauce 2 red peppers 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 small red onion 1/2 tsp. hot red chili flakes 1/2 cup chopped mint 1/2 cup chopped coriander
Oishii Oishii (Yum Yum) submitted by: Irene Oizumi
“To catch the
reader’s attention,
place an interesting
sentence or quote
from the story
here.”
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Squeeze juice from lime & place 2 tbsp. in bowl. Stir in fish sauce, sugar & chili flakes until sugar dissolves. Peel mangoes & slice into bite size julienne strips. Slice peppers into julienne strips. Finely chop onion. Chop mint & coriander & add to mangoes & peppers. Toss with lime dressing. Make at least one hour ahead.
Overnight is okay too.
Lazy Perogy Casserole From the collection of Colleen Murakami
8 large servings Preparation and cooking time 1 hour
Bake 350° 30 minutes
16 lasagna noodles ** see note 2 cups cottage cheese 1 egg 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups mashed potatoes ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp onion salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup butter or margarine 1 med onion chopped finely
Cook noodles as directed on package; drain. Line bottom of 9 x 13 pan with noodles. In medium size bowl mix cottage cheese, egg and onion salt together, Spoon over noodles and spread. Cover with a layer of noodles Add onion powder to mashed potatoes and spoon over noodles. Add another layer of noodles. Melt butter in frying pan. Sauté onions slowly until clear and soft. Pour over noodles. Cover bake 30 minutes in 350°oven . Let stand 10 minutes serve with sour cream. ** I use a large pan about 15 x 12 so need 18 noodles, if you use a 9 x 13 then you will only probable need 12. Keep the nice ones for the top layer.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE CANADIANS
DR. GORDON HIRABAYASHI HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
DR. GORDON KIYOSHI HIRABAYASHI was born in 1918 in Auburn, Washington. He was known
for his courage and leadership in Canada and the U.S. in upholding human rights principles. In May 1942, Gordon Hirabayashi, a college student, a Quaker and pacifist deliberately
violated the curfew imposed upon Japanese Americans and officially challenged the government order on the grounds that it violated his Constitutional rights. He lost his appeal to the Supreme Court, serving 90 days in prison. In 1987 the courts reversed his conviction on the grounds that the curfew, internment and uprooting policies were based on political expediency and not on any risk to national security. After the war, he completed his education, receiving B.A., M.A. and Ph.D degrees in sociology from the University of Washington. Dr. Hirabayshi, a Canadian citizen, resided in Edmonton and was Chair of the Sociology department at the University of Alberta from 1963-70 and retired in 1983.
He was actively involved in the Edmonton Japanese Community Association and founded their newsletter, Moshi Moshi, to keep the community informed during the redress movement. He was a well-known and active member on the NAJC Council during the ‘80s. His historical perspective and strong belief in individual rights helped shape the NAJC redress principles and laid the ground work for future redress settlements such as the Chinese Head Tax, and the First Nation and Inuit residential school settlements. He received the NAJC National Award in 2003. Dr. Hirabayashi died on January 2, 2012.
Description of the Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Award: The award may be presented every two years annually at the NAJC AGM, starting in 2012, in recognition of an individual or organization in Canada contributing to the development or promotion of human rights and equality in Canada.
Eligibility: • The individual or group must be committed to the ideal, as stated in the mission statement of the NAJC, “to strive for equal rights and liberties for all people, particularly racial and ethnic minorities”. • Individuals or groups must live/operate in Canada • The award will not be given posthumously nor to an organization that is no longer active. • The person may or may not be of Japanese ancestry or a member of NAJC., but supportive of its mandate.
Selection process: Nominations will be accepted by email, mail or fax together with the following documents in a single submission:
• A letter from the nominator (including address, phone number and email) describing the nominee, their volunteer or paid work and accomplishments, as well as why the nominee merits the award. • A curriculum vitae or detailed biography or a profile of the nominee. • Any additional supporting documentation such as articles written by or about the nominee, print materials, internet links or other information. • At least two references (including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses), who have in-depth knowledge of the nominee’s work and activities, and who may be contacted by jury members to obtain more detailed information. • A jury of 3 people composed of the Chair of the Human Rights Committee, plus two others selected by the NEB, will review all nominations and make the selection. • Deadline for nominations is June 30, 2012 and providing there is a suitable candidate, the award will be presented at the AGM.
Nominations are to be sent to the attention of the Chair, NAJC Human Rights Committee by email to [email protected] or by regular mail to 207 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M5 or fax 204-947-3145.
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Interpretive Signage for Slocan Valley Internment Sites at Lemon Creek and Popoff The Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society will be dedicating interpretive signage beside the sites of the Lemon Creek and Popoff internment sites on Saturday,
June 16, 2012 – this year being the 70th anniversary of the mass uprooting and relocation of Japanese Canadians. (Note: this is a change in the originally announced date for this event.) Between 1942 and 1946, approximately 2,200 Japanese Canadians lived at these two sites which contained hundreds of houses, streets, schools and other buildings. Today, two empty hay fields are all that is left and passers-by have no idea of the story these two fields could tell about what once happened here. Nothing remains and not one sign identifies either site. It is as if it is forgotten, vanished and never was. That will all change this June 16. Interpretive signage will be displayed on the popular Slocan Valley Rail Trail where the CPR railway once ran beside these camps. Created by local historian Ian Fraser, the signage will tell the story of Japanese Canadian internment in pictures and narrative that document the human story and highlight the national injustice that was perpetrated. Renowned author Joy Kogawa will be participating in the sign dedications which will take place on the old highway (now Kennedy Road) in front of the Lemon Creek site at 2PM, and on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail adjacent to the Popoff site at 3PM. After the sign dedication ceremonies, visitors are invited to assemble at the former “Odd Fellows Hall” in the Village of Slocan (now called the Legion Hall) beginning at 4PM. This building is virtually unchanged from the internment days and will be remembered as the site of dances, movies and other social events during that time. Displays, socializing and other activities are planned. A buffet dinner will be hosted at 6PM with presentations and readings by Joy Kogawa and others during and following the meal. As seating for the $25 a plate dinner is limited to 100 people, visitors are recommended to reserve tickets well ahead of time by contacting the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society at 888-683-7878 or [email protected]. Anyone wishing to make a presentation or to speak at the event, or to make a donation to the Society to support this event is urged to contact the Society as soon as possible. The Society totally depends on donations and grants to carry out its work. Cheques can be made out to the SVHTS and mailed to Box 22, Winlaw, BC, V0G2J0. Our website - www.slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca – lists local places to stay on the “Amenities” page.”
2012 Membership
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Sorry, membership list not available online. Apologies if we have missed anyone. Please contact Janice Buick via email [email protected] or phone 250-545-3704
VJCS 2010/11 Executive
President Rick Ogasawara 1st Vice Pres Aubrey Comley 2nd Vice Pres Dean Yakura Treasurer Darrell Oshiro Secretary Terry Mori Hall Managers: Satosh Oizumi & Tom Ouchi Judo Club Reps: Dean Yakura, Aubrey Comley & Yosh Ouchi Hall Rentals: Rick Ogasawara 2011 Fujinkai Rep: Agnes Sakakibara Communication Committee: Aubrey Comley & Janice Buick Newsletter Editor: Janice Buick Buddhist Temple: Mari Cameron Japanese Club: Mitsuyo Kaneda
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
http://vjcs.org
PAID MEMBERSHIP 2012
VJCS Donations 2011-2012
George & Bernice Nakashima
Shig & Toshiko Tabata
Diane & Daniel Katz
Rose Okazaki
Mas & Fumi Sakakibara
Ruby & Kiyo Ohashi
Vernon Buddhist Temple
Tosh & Mas Sakakibara
Japanese School
Susie Ouchi
Judy & Richard Mori
Agnes Sakakibara, Bryan & Ava
Eleanor Kaneda
Pam Kaneda
Randy & Kate Kaneda
Yoshi & Kyoko Shibata
Kazumi & Hiroko Hoshi
Jerry & Donna Isobe Janie Crockett
Sue Kaneda
Nina Langton & Tom Ouchi
Michael & Tracy Lowe
Stacey Sakakibara & Brendan Robertson
Rick & Dionne Ogasawara
Franky & Nicole Martens
Yoshitaka & Mariye Mori
Ken Irie & Carol Marks
Fees are due for 2012, FAMILY: $20.00 SINGLE: $10.00
Please complete the following and send along with appropriate remittance. VERNON JAPANESE CULTURAL SOCIETY BOX 566, VERNON, B.C., V1T 6M4 NAME:____________________________________SPOUSE:________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY:______________________________________POSTAL CODE:_______________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:__________________________E Mail:________________________________________
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J – DON
Japanese Donburi Café
EAT IN / TAKE-OUT
2900 30th Ave. Vernon / Tel: 558-6939
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11:00am – 2:30pm
J – DON J – DON J – DON J – DON J – DON J – DON
A variety of Japanese cuisine and groceries available for
Take out & Delivery #5-1800 Kalamalka Lake Rd (Next to Polson Place Mall)
558-3371
Hours: 10:30 am—5:30 pm Mon—Sat
(closed on holidays)
Mahoroba Japanese Restaurant
2921 30th Ave Vernon, BC 558-0893
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
