To commemorate this special occasion, the beautiful Kushiro Lane Garden was officially opened right beside Nimi Nikkei Home.
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Author Archive: Nichola Ogiwara
Tanabata Market: A Community Celebration
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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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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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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Expanding Access to History: Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. Signs MOU to Strengthen TAIKEN Field Trips Program
New partnership expands TAIKEN Field Trips, enhancing Japanese Canadian history education at the Nikkei National Museum.
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Remembering Tetsuo (Ted) Itani: A Lasting Legacy
We wish to honour the memory of Tetsuo (Ted) Itani, a respected member of our community. A beautiful tribute has been created by the Nikkei Place Foundation, highlighting Ted’s contributions […]
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Acquisition of Yasushi Yamazaki’s 1913 Trophy
Yasushi Yamazaki’s trophy, awarded to him by the Canadian Japanese Association in 1913, is now safely in the hands of the museum after being listed for public auction over the holiday season.
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Preserving History: The Uyeda Family Digitization Project
Spanning from the 1930s to the 2010s, the Uyeda Family of Nakusp Collection captures the experiences of Yonezo and Yukiye Uyeda and their four children, Masayuki, Teruko, Atsushi, and Michiyo, who were born and raised in New Westminster in the 1920s and 1930s. The family lived in New Westminster until the onset of the Second World War when they were forcibly relocated first to Kaslo, then to New Denver, and finally settled in Nakusp after the war, having been prevented from returning to New Westminster.
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