The Tanabata Market, held on Sunday, July 6, welcomed over 2,000 visitors to a day of shopping and Japanese culture.
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Author Archive: Nichola Ogiwara
Join the NNMCC Collections & Archives Team for our Archives Open House
Visit the Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre to learn more about our research services on July 12 and September 13, 2025.
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Call for Vendors: Nikkei Craft Fair 2025
November 15 & 16, 2025
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Join Nikkei Matsuri as a volunteer
日系祭りをいっしょに盛り上げていただけるボランティア募集
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Call for vendors: Japanese Pop Culture Market
Nikkei Matsuri Committee invites vendors to apply for a booth at the new Japanese Pop Culture Market.
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The Art of Remembrance: How Marlene Howell’s Work Preserves Japanese Canadian History
Discover Marlene Howell’s powerful painting, exploring the dispossession of Japanese Canadian fishing boats during WWII. Learn about her artistic process and ongoing work.
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Get Ready to Create! Announcing Our Summer Manga Camp!
Our Summer Manga Camp (July 28- August 1) helps ages 9-12 strengthen identity & develop drawing skills through character creation and Japanese cultural activities.
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Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity (Part 2)
Part 2 of Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity officially opened on May 29, 2025, with a conversation featuring exhibiting artists and curator Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara.
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A Blooming Success—Nikkei Spring Bazaar
This year’s Spring Bazaar held a special significance as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the NNMCC serving the community. It was heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and new friends come together to celebrate Nikkei culture.
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Hanafuda cards belonging to Fukuyo Chiba
Discover the journey of the Kawamoto family, from their berry farm to their forced displacement during WWII, told through the lens of Fukuyo Chiba’s cherished hanafuda cards.
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