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# Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

In the Heart of Metro Vancouver

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- [Taste of Japan x Bite of Burnaby](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2026/02/10/taste-of-japan-2026/) - A special celebration of Japanese culinary heritage held in partnership with the Bite of Burnaby festival.
- [Membership discounts at Chado Tea House](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/03/23/membership-chado/) - NNMCC Membership Program - Featured Partner Chado Tea House supports our organization through providing NNMCC members with a 10% discount on online purchases and events. Support NNMCC and local Nikkei businesses by signing up or renewing your NNMCC membership today. Chado Tea House recommends two types of sakura tea (cherry blossom tea) to welcome the
- [Join Modo Car Sharing and Save $50 with NNMCC Membership](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/04/20/modo2023/) - Exciting news for NNMCC members! We've partnered with Modo, a member-owned carshare operator, to offer you a $50 discount when you join their car sharing group. Modo is a pioneer in affordable transportation and is committed to connecting people and places in a sustainable, convenient, and inclusive way. Sign up now and use your NNMCC
- [Reflections on Oshōgatsu Japanese New Year Celebrations](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2026/01/24/oshogatsu-2026/) - The spirit of renewal was felt by all on January 3, as our community came together for Oshōgatsu celebrations.
- [Call for Vendors: Join us for the 2026 Nikkei Markets](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2026/01/27/call-for-market-vendors-2026/) - 日系センター・マーケット出店者募集のお知らせ
- [New Year Message from NNMCC Executive Director](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2026/01/02/new-year-message-2026/) - 日系文化センター・博物館（NNMCC）館長より新年のご挨拶
- [Visit Us During the Holidays](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/12/17/visit-us-during-the-holidays/) - We are open December 23, 27, 29, 30, January 2 & 3, 10am-5pm. And join us for our Holiday events: Mochitsuki (December 29) & Oshogatsu (January 3).
- [Reflections on Remembrance Day 2025](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/11/22/remembrance-day-2025/) - This year marked significant milestones for our community with both the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War.
- [25th Anniversary Furoshiki](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/11/19/nnmcc-furoshik/) - In celebration of 25 years, we have created original furoshiki which showcase highlights of our organization.
- [World Digital Preservation Day: Safeguarding Japanese Canadian Community Archives](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/11/06/why-preserve/) - Why Preserve? For our community archives, preservation is fundamental to upholding our mission to honour, preserve, and share the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada.
- [Digitizing the Uyeda Family and the Kokonoe Kai Chrysanthemum Society](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/10/30/kokonoe-kai-chrysanthemum-society/) - Explore the captivating story of the Uyeda Family of Nakusp and Yonezo Uyeda’s passion for chrysanthemums. We share a peek into the Tomoni: Living with Ability, Atsu's Story digitization project, featuring photographs and records from the influential Japanese Canadian Kokonoe Kai flower society.
- [Restored Tea Set Honours Japanese Canadian Heritage](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/10/23/restored-tea-set/) - Now part of our permanent collection, this tea set is a poignant reminder of a painful past, and a symbol of resilience, memory, and cultural connection. It reflects our ongoing mission to honour, preserve, and share Japanese Canadian history and heritage.
- [The Art of Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in the Broken](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/10/28/the-art-of-kintsugi-finding-beauty-in-the-broken/) - The opening reception for Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru was held on October 11, 2025 during the Thanksgiving weekend.
- [Ask an Archivist Day](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/10/16/ask-an-archivist-day/) - We are sharing some of the tasks and projects that our Collections & Archives Team are involved in.
- [Past Wrongs, Future Choices Archives Cluster, Community Outreach Update](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/10/09/pwfc-archives-update-4/) - In the past year, the PWFC Archives Cluster ran three workshops centered around helping members of the Japanese Canadian community navigate and interpret the records found in the Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) database.
- [Thank you for your donations!](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/09/02/thank-you-for-your-donations/) - NNMCC Auxiliary gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following individuals who donated items that contributed to the success of our Otakara (Treasure) Market at Nikkei Matsuri 2025.
- [A Legacy of Culture: Honouring Yoko Matsuno-sensei](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/08/11/in-memory-of-yoko-matsuno/) - Yoko Matsuno sensei was a beloved dance master whose smile and graceful moves were part of the Japanese Canadian community and beyond.
- [25 Together: Celebrating 25 Years of Nikkei Centre](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/08/14/25-together/) - Celebrate 25 years of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre! Explore our special "25 Together" exhibit, featuring original items, architectural models, and heartwarming photos that celebrate the community members, volunteers, and donors who made it all possible.
- [Donations Gratefully Accepted](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/02/05/donate-to-auxiliary/) - NNMCC Auxiliary welcomes donations of items that can be sold at our fundraising events.
- [Unpacking Family History Through Jewelry](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/08/01/matsubayashi/) - This blog post by Reiko Pleau explores Japanese Canadian history, family heirlooms, and intergenerational memory through the lens of Nakataro Matsubayashi's jewelry business and contemporary Nikkei art.
- [Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship: Nikkei Place at the Heart of Burnaby-Kushiro Sister City Relations](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/07/18/burnaby-kushiro-sister-city-relations/) - To commemorate this special occasion, the beautiful Kushiro Lane Garden was officially opened right beside Nimi Nikkei Home.
- [Tanabata Market: A Community Celebration](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/07/11/tanabata-market2025/) - The Tanabata Market, held on Sunday, July 6, welcomed over 2,000 visitors to a day of shopping and Japanese culture.
- [The Art of Remembrance: How Marlene Howell's Work Preserves Japanese Canadian History](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/06/20/art-of-remembrance/) - Discover Marlene Howell's powerful painting, exploring the dispossession of Japanese Canadian fishing boats during WWII. Learn about her artistic process and ongoing work.
- [Get Ready to Create! Announcing Our Summer Manga Camp!](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/06/18/manga-camp-2025/) - Our Summer Manga Camp (July 28- August 1) helps ages 9-12 strengthen identity & develop drawing skills through character creation and Japanese cultural activities.
- [Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity (Part 2)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/06/03/umami-opening-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.
- [The Superlative Artistry of Japan Exhibit Opened with Fanfare](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/11/28/the-superlative-artistry-of-japan-exhibit-opened-with-fanfare/) - On Now until January 20, 2024.
- [A Blooming Success—Nikkei Spring Bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/05/07/spring-bazaar-2025/) - 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.
- [Remembering Tetsuo (Ted) Itani: A Lasting Legacy](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/03/15/ted-itani/) - 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 and impact. Ted’s journey began (born Sansei) in Ucluelet, B.C., son of Takeo Itani (commercial fisherman) and Sumako Oye. Shortly after the bombing of Pearl
- [Nikkei Place Foundation Receives A Transformational Gift](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2017/12/31/nikkei-place-foundation-receives-a-transformational-gift/) - This leadership gift from Ms. Karasawa will contribute to the redevelopment of the Nikkei National Museum, ensuring that Japanese culture, history, arts and exhibits continue to be promoted.
- [Celebration of Life for Gordon Kadota](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2019/08/30/celebration-of-life-for-gordon-kadota/) - Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:00pm at Nikkei Centre, Burnaby. 『ゴードン門田氏を偲ぶ会』日時：2019年9月22日 日曜日 午後3時 日系センターにて
- [Distance-friendly Journeys Education Kit rentals now free for classroom teachers](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2020/10/01/education-kit-rentals/) - Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the NNMCC Auxiliary, all JOURNEYS kit rentals to schools in Canada during the 2020-2021 school year will be free of charge.
- [Former Board president Akiko Gomyo receives Consul General’s Commendation](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2020/10/30/former-board-president-akiko-gomyo-receives-consul-generals-commendation/) - On October 23, 2020, the Consul General of Japan in Vancouver presented the Consul General’s Commendation to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre’s former Board president Akiko Gomyo. Akiko has been a dedicated community leader, supporter and advocate for the Nikkei and Japanese Canadian community for decades. Consul General Takashi Hatori (left) and Akiko Gomyo
- [Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi Remembered](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2021/02/22/mitsuo-emmie-hayashi-remembered/) - Nikkei Place is saddened by the news that Mitsuo (Mits) Hayashi, one of our founders, passed away on January 29, 2021.
- [Museum collection storage upgrade 2021](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2021/05/18/storage-upgrade/) - A short video welcomes you into the vault.
- [The 2022 Legacy Gala raises over $105,000 for the Japanese Canadian community at Nikkei Place](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2022/11/23/the-2022-legacy-gala-raises-over-105000-for-the-japanese-canadian-community-at-nikkei-place/) - On October 22, 2022, the Nikkei Place Legacy Gala was hosted at Nikkei Centre. On behalf of the Nikkei Place Foundation and Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, thank you to all our guests for joining us! We extend our deepest appreciation to our friends, donors, sponsors, volunteers and staff for making the Nikkei Place Legacy
- [The Japanese Canadians Who Fought at Vimy Ridge](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/04/09/the-japanese-canadians-who-fought-at-vimy-ridge/) - Recognizing the service and sacrifice of Japanese Canadian First World War veterans in honour of Vimy Ridge Day.
- [National Volunteer Week - Every Moment Matters](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/04/15/national-volunteer-week-every-moment-matters/) - 2023年は約11,000時間、約400名のボランティアの方々にご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。
- [Community came together for Spring Bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/06/29/community-came-together-for-spring-bazaar/) - 5月11日に開催された春のバザーでは約2,000人の来場者が買い物を楽しみました。
- [Nikkei Matsuri 2024: A Celebration of Japanese Culture](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/09/20/nikkei-matsuri-2024-a-celebration-of-japanese-culture/) - The 12th annual Nikkei Matsuri, held from August 30 to September 1, was a resounding success!
- [Announcing a Collection digitization project - Tegami: Reaching Out Across Distance](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/03/02/tegami/) - Explore the Eiji Yatabe Collection and Shinobu Family Fonds (Collection) online
- [Hayashi Hall unveiling ceremony](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/05/28/hayashi-hall-unveiling/) - On May 6, 2023 a commemorative event was held in honour of Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi. The couple was known for their tireless efforts to build strong relations between Canada and Japan, as well as their dedication to the Nikkei Place community since the 1990s. To honour their legacy, the Event Hall was renamed the
- [Mural to be installed at Nikkei Centre by Artist Taka Sudo](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/08/25/mural-by-taka-sudo/) - Featuring the elegant tanchōzuru Red-Crowned Crane
- [2023 Nikkei Matsuri Talent Search Winners](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/09/24/2023-nikkei-matsuri-talent-search-winners/) - That's a wrap! Our finalists of the 2023 Nikkei Matsuri Talent Search took our breath away, raising the bar even higher than the years before. Participants wowed the judges and the audience with a diverse array of talents: rocking out with electric guitars, original songwriting, impeccable dance moves, even theatrical Japanese sword combat! But in
- [Nikkei Place Volunteer Appreciation Event](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/10/04/nikkei-place-volunteer-appreciation-event/) - Volunteers are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without expecting anything in return...
- [2023 Remembrance Day ceremony](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/11/14/2023-remembrance-day/) - Thank you for joining in honouring and remembering the sacrifices made for our freedom at today's Remembrance Day ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park. For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, the reception was reinstated at the Vancouver Rowing Club, providing a meaningful space for attendees to come
- [Setting New Year's Intentions with Calligraphy](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/01/23/setting-new-years-intentions-with-calligraphy/) - We wish everyone best of luck with their new year aspirations. 皆様の新年の目標や抱負が実現することを心より願っております。
- [Community gathered for annual Mochitsuki event](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/01/04/mochitsuki-event-2023/) - Thank you to all who came out to Nikkei Mochitsuki on December 29, 2023. 日系餅つきイベントを、いっしょに盛り上げいただき、ありがとうございました。
- [Past Wrongs, Future Choices Archives Cluster Update](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/03/01/pwfc-archives-cluster-update/) - The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a partner organization with Past Wrongs, Future Choices (PWFC) project based at the University of Victoria. Today, we are sharing an update written by the PWFC Archives Cluster, which is co-chaired by our Collections Manager Lisa Uyeda.
- [Kyōdai - our relationships past, present, and future](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/02/18/kyodai/) - Kyōdai acts as a rallying call to embrace our heritage, deepen communal bonds, and reveal what’s known and unknown about our relationships past, present, and future.
- [We Are on the Move: Announcing The Japanese Canadian Mobile Digitization Project ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/07/09/mobile-digitization-project/) - 1. scanning kit for photographs, 2. photography kit for objects, 3. audio cassette digitization kit
- [Preserving Heritage: Sharing the Okamura and Banno Families' Legacy Through Digitization](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/04/29/behind-the-lens/) - Announcing the completion our latest museum collection digitization project.
- [Archives at Ensoku 2024](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/09/24/ensoku2024/) - On August 17, 2024, the Japanese Canadian community was invited to ensoku 2024, an intergenerational gathering and Obon ceremony at the former Tashme internment camp.
- [Linda Ohama’s Kids for Kids Cloth Letter Project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/09/28/linda-ohama-donation/) - Artist Linda Ohama visited the museum this past summer to donate the cloth letters from her Kids for Kids Cloth Letter Project.
- [Heartwarming event Kansha (感謝)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/10/03/kansha/) - We hosted a heartwarming event Kansha (感謝) on September 22, 2024, to commemorate over 24 years of working together.
- [Haq and History: The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project Now Open](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/10/22/haq-and-history/) - This exhibit, developed by the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) and the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM), explores the lives, experiences, and contributions of Punjabi Canadian immigrants in British Columbia.
- [Grand-niece of Japanese Canadian Baseball Manager Finds Family History at Museum](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/10/30/eriko-ishikawa/) - Eriko Ishikawa, a Japanese illustrator and author, visited to research her grandmother's life as a Japanese Canadian. She viewed historical artifacts, shared family photos, and connected with her family's heritage. Her research will be featured in an upcoming picture book, "Bessie's Story."
- [George Tanaka—A Japanese Canadian to Remember](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/04/george-tanaka/) - A linguist with the Canadian Army's S-20, advocated for Japanese Canadian voting rights.
- [Haq and History: Exhibition Reception](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/16/haq-and-history-exhibition-reception/) - We celebrated the opening of our latest exhibition, Haq and History: The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project: A quest for community voices.
- [A Memorable Sake Celebration](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/17/kanpai2024/) - On November 2, Kanpai! Sake Celebration brought together sake enthusiasts, food lovers, and cultural aficionados.
- [Reflections of Remembrance Day 2024](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/27/reflections-of-remembrance-day-2024/) - Held at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial cenotaph in Stanley Park, the ceremony brought together approximately 300 attendees.
- [Preserving Our Past, Inspiring Our Future](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/30/archives-founders/) - The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's journey, from its founding driven by dedicated individuals to its current role as a national hub for preserving Japanese Canadian history and culture.
- [Tanaka Family Tofu Making](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/12/18/tanaka-tofu/) - These unassuming stones offer a glimpse into traditional tofu production and the resilience of the Japanese Canadian community.
- [Artists’ Conversations from Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/02/20/umami-opening1/) - On February 13, 2025, attendees enjoyed a thought-provoking conversation between three of the exhibiting artists and Curator Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara. Here are some highlights from their discussion.
- [The Mayo Lumber Company and its Intercultural Workforce](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/01/10/mayo-lumber-ledger/) - This payroll ledger from the Mayo Lumber Company reveals the names and wages of workers from various backgrounds, including Japanese Canadian, Chinese, Punjabi, and European.
- [A Sweet Taste of Tradition: Nikkei Mochitsuki Brings Community Together](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/01/11/nikkei-mochitsuki-2024/) - We are thrilled with the positive response from the community and believe that the Nikkei Mochitsuki event successfully fostered a sense of cultural pride and belonging.
- [Celebrating the Japanese New Year](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/01/15/oshogatsu2025/) - Many local Nikkei groups come together to share the beauty of Japanese New Year traditions.
- [Stories of My People by Roy Ito](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/05/30/stories-of-my-people/) - E-book "Stories of My People" by Roy Ito (published in 1994) is now available for free download. "Stories of My People" by Roy Ito, initially published in 1994, presents a distinctive and comprehensive perspective on the history of Japanese Canadians. It serves as a valuable testament to the contributions and narratives of Japanese Canadians, intertwining
- [Hanafuda cards belonging to Fukuyo Chiba](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/04/04/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.
- [Expanding Access to History: Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. Signs MOU to Strengthen TAIKEN Field Trips Program](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/03/21/taiken-field-trips-partnership/) - New partnership expands TAIKEN Field Trips, enhancing Japanese Canadian history education at the Nikkei National Museum.
- [Construction Notice: Roof and HVAC Upgrades at Nikkei Centre](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/03/05/construction-notice-roof-and-hvac-upgrades-at-nikkei-centre/) - We have commenced our roof and HVAC replacement project. This project is expected to run through the end of July 2025, with work occurring Mondays through Fridays between 6:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
- [Acquisition of Yasushi Yamazaki’s 1913 Trophy](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/03/13/yasushi-yamazaki-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.
- [Preserving History: The Uyeda Family Digitization Project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/02/25/atsu-uyeda/) - 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.
- [New Year Message from NNMCC Executive Director](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/01/03/2025-new-year-message/) - 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
- [Connecting Across Borders: Past Wrongs, Future Choices Symposium Brings Together Researchers, Artists](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/11/26/pwfc-banff/) - The University of Victoria’s Past Wrongs, Future Choices Project’s first symposium took place on November 15-17, 2024 in Banff, AB.
- [Setsuko Piroche Exhibit Opening](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/04/06/setsuko-piroche-exhibit-opening/) - On the afternoon of March 16, 2024, over 140 guests gathered for the much-anticipated opening reception of "WOVEN: Setsuko Piroche's Wonderland."
- [Accessing The New Canadian Newspaper Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/08/08/new-canadian-access/) - Online access through SFU’s Digital Collections will end in August but you’re welcome to view copies in-person at the NNMCC in Burnaby, BC or in Toronto at the MHSO.
- [Tomoshibi 灯 Journey: Lighting the Way Through Japanese Canadian Sites of Internment](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/07/14/tomoshibi-journey/) - We gratefully acknowledge the support from the Intergenerational Wellness Intergenerational Group Gatherings Fund of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.
- [Experience Japanese Culture, Food, Music, and Traditions at Nikkei Matsuri 2024](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/07/17/nikkei-matsuri-2024/) - The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is excited to announce the 12th annual Nikkei Matsuri, an authentic celebration of Japanese culture. Join us for a weekend of festivities on Friday, August 30 from 4pm-10pm, Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 from 11am-7pm. Admission is free for those under 18 and over 65, and members.
- [In Memory of Ian Miki](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/07/16/ian-miki/) - Celebration of Life on Aug 18, 2pm at Nikkei Centre.
- [New Publication: Explore Japanese Canadian Industrial Heritage Sites](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/06/14/nikkei-images-2024/) - From farming and logging to boatbuilding and the production of shoyu and miso...
- [Plans to plant cherry and maple trees](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/04/03/npf-tree-plan/) - Lane of almost 100 cherry blossom and maple trees proposed for Burnaby trail.
- [Call for Volunteers: Join the Education Programs Team!](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/03/07/education-volunteers/) - We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Education Programs team and help facilitate engaging Japanese cultural activities for school trip visitors.
- [In Memoriam: Honouring the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/03/01/brian-mulroney/) - For many Japanese Canadians his historic announcement concerning the Redress Settlement stands out amongst his many extraordinary achievements.
- [Support Us by Donating Japanese Books to Our Bookstore](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/02/15/book-donations/) - 日系ブックストアで、古本のドネーションの受付を再開しました
- [Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Turns 20](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2020/09/22/nikkei-national-museum-cultural-centre-turns-20/) - Over 30 years ago, the idea of having a gathering place for Japanese Canadians of all ages, and welcoming the larger community to share in this space, was just a dream. In December of 1986, a small group conceived of Nikkei Place - a multi-purpose complex joining a national Japanese Canadian cultural centre, seniors’ housing,
- [NNMCC ‘Resilience Fundraiser’ Campaign Concludes,  Surpassing $250,000 Goal](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2021/02/02/resilience-fundraiser/) - Community support has been overwhelmingly positive, and echoes the importance and desire for Nikkei Centre to serve as a place of community gathering, historic preservation, and cultural exchange. In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic created great challenges for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) was no exception, and faced
- [Province takes step to acknowledge historical wrongs against Japanese-Canadians](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2021/05/05/province-acknowledgement/) - The Province is providing the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society with $2 million as part of its commitment to honour the traumatic internment of almost 22,000 Japanese-Canadians during the Second World War.
- [Announcing the Journeys Digital Resource](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2022/01/28/announcing-the-journeys-digital-resource/) - Delve into dispossession with a new classroom tool The Broken Promises JOURNEYS Digital Resource features material from the Broken Promises exhibit organized in a downloadable and web-friendly format. Explore primary sources, interactive apps, a bilingual exhibit catalogue, sample teacher lesson plans, and more to teach and learn about Japanese Canadian dispossession. Explore
- [A Nikkei scientist who worked with Einstein and Oppenheimer](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/01/24/shuichi-kusaka-collection/) - Learn about Shuichi Kusaka who edited Einstein's biography.
- [January 11 proclaimed as Vancouver Asahi Day](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/01/11/vancouver-asahi-day/) - Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, on behalf of Vancouver City Council proclaims January 11, 2024 as Vancouver Asahi Day.
- [New Year Message from Karah Foster, Executive Director](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2024/01/01/2024-new-year-message/) - Happy New Year! 新年明けましておめでとうございます。
- [THE CENOTAPH TURNS 100](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2020/04/07/cenotaph100/) - The Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park will be 100 years old on April 9, 2020.
- [Weaving Us Together](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/04/16/weavingustogether/) - We would not be who we are today without our teams of dedicated volunteers. 261 volunteers worked over 7,000 hours for us in 2022. Let me tell you about the amazing volunteers at the Nikkei Japanese Bookstore, our second-hand bookstore on the 2nd floor. A dozon volunteers take in, sort, and sell the books. Although
- [NNMCC & VJLS&JH launch a new oral history project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/2023/01/25/okaeri/) - Okaeri おかえり Return from Exile: All Paths Lead Home

## Pages

- [Home](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/) - Our Mission To honour, preserve and share the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada. 日系文化センター・博物館はカナダでの日本文化の普及および日系カナダ人の歴史の保存と共有に努めています。 Subscribe to our Newsletter * indicates required Email Address *
- [Search the Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/search-the-collection/) - Search the Collection The Nikkei National Museum houses archival materials, art and objects relating to Japanese Canadian heritage. Our mandate is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage; and an awareness by all Canadians of the contribution of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society. We do this by making our
- [Welcome Back](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/welcome-back/) - Thank you for confirming your subscription. We’ve updated your preferences, and you’ll continue to receive our latest updates, exhibit announcements, and stories from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Please add programs@nikkeiplace.org to your address book. Don't forget your 10% discount. Next time you're in Burnaby, come visit us. Just show our staff the
- [Upcoming Events](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/upcoming-events/)
- [Nikkei Images](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/nikkei-images/) - Nikkei Images is a publication that offers a rich exploration of the history, experiences, and contributions of ethnic Japanese (or Nikkei) in Canada. Produced by the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Nikkei Images has been published multiple times a year since 1996. Through in-depth research and captivating storytelling, this publication delves into various aspects
- [Employment](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/employment/) - Thank you for your interest in joining the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre team!! Ongoing opportunities Facility Team Brief Description: The Facility Staff is a hands-on staff person assuming overall responsibility for the set up and cleaning duties and for facilitating use of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Employment Period: Part-time and
- [Travelling Exhibitions](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/museum-exhibits/travelling-exhibitions/) - Broken Promises Grounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, community engaged project, this exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It illuminates the loss of home and the struggle for justice of one racially marginalized community. The story unfolds by following seven narrators. Learn about life
- [Rentals](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/rentals/) - Rentals at Nikkei Centre The Nikkei Centre offers an exclusive and unique venue for special events. Located on the corner of Kingsway & Sperling in Burnaby, our signature building was conceived by architects Raymond & Jason Moriyama, renowned for high-quality, sustainable and award winning design, together with talented project architect Ken Takeuchi. The Centre is
- [Volunteer](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer at Nikkei Centre Volunteers are a crucial part of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. We have a team of enthusiastic, reliable, dynamic and service‐driven volunteers who are generous with their time, skills and talents. If you are looking for ways to help others, support the greater community, and gain work experience all
- [Weddings](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/rentals/weddings/) - Weddings at Nikkei Centre We're here for you Whether you’re planning your engagement party, bridal shower or wedding ceremony and reception, our staff look forward to helping your plans come together seamlessly. Peak season rates apply between May through September. Low season rates apply between October through April. Questions? For all Wedding Site Tour interests,
- [Japanese Canadian Mobile Digitization Project / Trousses mobiles de numérisation canadienne japonaise ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/digikits/) - The Japanese Canadian Mobile Digitization Project aims to support capacity building in the Japanese Canadian community and heritage sector and increase access to Japanese Canadian materials in a digital format across Canada. Our digitization kits are available to rent to community organizations pursuing the digitization of materials under their stewardship. Three travelling digitization kits have
- [NNMCC Staff](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/staff/) - For general inquiries: info@nikkeiplace.org | 604.777.7000 To contact a member of our staff, call 604.777.7000 + extensions or send an email. Directors Karah Goshinmon Foster, Executive Director - kfoster@nikkeiplace.org | ext. 110 Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director|Curator - skajiwara@nikkeiplace.org | ext. 112 Staff Marika Bise, Museum Assistant - mbise@nikkeiplace.org | ext.105 Momoko Cuesta, Rental Coordinator - mcuesta@nikkeiplace.org | ext. 101 Sam
- [Bus Tour](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/bus-tour/) - Tomoshibi 灯 Journey lighting the way through Japanese Canadian sites of internment Tomoshibi 灯 is a Japanese word lit. meaning ‘to light’, used for traditional lanterns in shrines or in matsuri that lead people to places of gathering, worship, celebration, healing, warmth, and connection. Conceptually it can mean to ignite hope and is a light
- [Nikkei Japanese Bookstore | 日系ブックストア](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/nikkei-japanese-bookstore/) - Nikkei Japanese Bookstore | 日系ブックストア 年末年始の営業時間： 12月20日まで通常営業 お休み：12月23日から27日 12月29日（月）は餅つきイベント中11時から3時まで営業します。 お休み：12月30日から1月2日 場所： 日系センター2階にブックストアはあります。グラッドストーン日本語学校の手前となります。 営業時間： 火曜日・木曜日～土曜日 午前11時から午後3時 休み：日・月・水・祝日 お断り：ボランティア運営のため、予告なくお休みをいただく場合があります。 本のドネーションについて 古本のドネーションをお願いします。 本の寄付は、ブックストアの営業時間中に日系センター2階のブックストアで受け付けております。1階の受付では受け取りませんのでご注意ください。また、館内の他の場所に古本を置いていかないようお願いします。 お持ちいただく前に、ドネーションできる本を選別していただくようお願いいたします。スペースが限られているため、全ての本を受け取ることができない場合があります。 日本語の本のみ受け付けております。 受け取りできない本： ページが黄ばんでいるものや傷んでいるもの 書き込みがあるもの カバーのないハードカバーと文庫本 ビジネス本の内容が古いもの 雑誌 辞典 聖書 英語の本 本以外の媒体（CD・DVD・ビデオなど） 日系カナダ人に関する書籍については、博物館で受け取りができる場合がありますので、ご相談ください。 ボランティア募集 本の整理や店番をしてくれるボランティアさんも募集中です。お問い合わせは、volunteer@nikkeiplace.orgまでお願いします。 リサイクル情報 バーナビー バンクーバー BC州 Holiday Hours: Regular Hours until Saturday, December 20, 2025. Closed: December 23-27. Open During Mochitsuki event:
- [Renters](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/renters/) - NNMCC embodies the warm, familial atmosphere of a traditional Japanese household, where generations come together under one roof to celebrate life's occasions and support one another. Our venue serves as a gathering place for groups and families, who infuse their events with personal touches, making each occasion unique. Many of our renters become NNMCC members,
- [Birthday Parties](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/rentals/birthday-parties/) - Celebrate Your Child's Birthday at Nikkei Centre Nikkei Centre offers wonderful kids' birthday party experiences. To book your child’s next birthday adventure, please fill out our online Inquiry Form. Party Perks Your party booking includes these great benefits: • Free underground parking • Capture memorable photos in our outdoor garden • Bring your own food
- [Research](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/) - Research at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre The Nikkei National Museum houses archival materials, art, and objects relating to Japanese Canadian heritage. Our mandate is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage; and an awareness by all Canadians of the contribution of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society.
- [Newsletter](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/news/newsletter/) - Stay updated on opportunities to engage with Japanese Canadian heritage, as well as celebrate Japanese culture. We will send you an email once a week. See latest news here. Unsubscribe any time. Add programs@nikkeiplace.org to your address book. Subscribe to our Newsletter * indicates required Email Address *
- [Visit Us](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/visit-us/) - Located at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby, at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, Nikkei Place is easily accessible by both automobile and transit. Underground public parking is available. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 日系文化センター・博物館 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC V5E 4M7 CANADA Tel: 604.777.7000 Email: info@nikkeiplace.org Hours [Reception, Karasawa Gallery,
- [Museum Collections & Archives FAQ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/archives-faq/) - Q: What kind of items or materials are in the collection?A: A wide range! We safeguard thousands of items that capture the experiences and contributions of Japanese Canadian individuals, businesses, and organizations. These include letters, photographs, and artworks, as well as cooking tools, swords, and issues of The New Canadian newspaper. Plus many more! See
- [Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/charles-h-kadota-resource-centre/) - By appointment, researchers can access the Museum’s collection and reference library in the wheelchair accessible Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre. As an alternative, Museum staff are happy to respond to long-distance research requests via email at archives@nikkeiplace.org. Please note that for long distant requests, museum staff will dedicate a half hour of free research time.
- [Board of Directors](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/board-members/) - Board Members Meet the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's Board of Directors for 2025-2026 Herbert I. OnoPresidentHerbert is the Co-Chair of McMillan LLP's Japan and US Securities Practice Groups, with two years' experience as a foreign lawyer with the Tokyo "Big Four" law firm known as Nagashima, Ohno and Tsunematsu. A sansei born and
- [TAIKEN Field Trips](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/taiken-field-trips/) - TAIKEN Field Trips Explore over 100 years of Japanese Canadian history and culture. Learn from community members and elders, engage with our collections and museum exhibits, and participate in fun hands-on activities to learn about Japanese arts and culture, such as Karate, Origami, and Kimono. Details Duration: 120 minutes (optional add-on available for some programs) Price: $10 (+tax) per
- [Donate to the Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/donate-to-the-collection/) - Who We Are The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is home to the largest community-driven repository of Japanese Canadian history in Canada. By acquiring, preserving, and making accessible archival records and personal belongings related to Japanese Canadian heritage, we offer an important resource for all communities to learn about Japanese Canadians’ place in our
- [Other Research Resources](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/other-resources/) - The following resources were created by other organizations and people with consultation from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Directory of Japanese Residing in Canada (1929) by Nakayama Jinshiro Published by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Heritage Committee Download PDF Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) database The LOI digital archive collections are the culmination of
- [Japanese Canadian History in Brief・日系カナダ人 の歴史の概要](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/japanese-canadian-history-in-brief/) - Whether you have visited us many times, or are thinking of doing so for the first time, you may or may not know about the history behind the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Here is a quick one-page overview of some of the major aspects of Japanese Canadian history. It includes recommended reading for those who want to learn
- [Order Reproductions from the Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/order-protographs-from-the-collection/) - You may order digital reproductions of photographs and other media from the Museum’s archives. To order a reproduction, contact us at archives@nikkeiplace.org and include the identification Numbers (available via our database) of the items you are requesting to reproduce. Alternatively, you may call our Collections & Archives team at 604.777.7000 ext 111. All reproductions used
- [Annual Reports](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/annual-reports/) - Annual Report 2024 | 2025 It has been another landmark year. Read our Annual Report. 2024-2025 Annual Report View our previous Annual Reports 2023 | 2024 Annual Report Download 2022 | 2023 Annual Report Download 2021 | 2022 Annual Report Download 2020 | 2021 Annual Report Download 2019 | 2020 Annual Report Download 2018 |
- [Summer Manga Camp](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/kids-camps/) - When Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm July 28- August 1, 2025 Where Summer Manga Camp takes place at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, located in Burnaby at 6688 Southoaks Crescent, on the corner of Kingsway and Sperling. How to get here. Registration Register online or call us at 604.777.7000. Ext
- [JOURNEYS Education Kits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/journeys-education-kits/) - JOURNEYS Education Kits offer object-based and multimedia learning tools for classroom use to learn about Japanese Canadian internment. The kit includes historical artefact replicas, primary and secondary source documents, and sample lesson plans suitable for students from grades 5 to 12. 3 WEEK LOAN: Sponsored - free of charge* Teachers may pick up the kit
- [Membership Application From](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership-form/) - Become a Member! Membership has its privileges! Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a non-profit, registered charitable organization and relies on the ongoing support of our dedicated members. Your annual membership entitles you to Unlimited free admission to museum exhibits Two free passes to museum exhibits to share with friends and families 10% discount
- [Membership](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/) - Become a NNMCC Member The NNMCC fosters a sense of belonging through diverse programs and events for all ages. Learn about Japanese Canadian history, experience Japanese culture, and build community with us.Members enjoy the following benefits: 20% discount in the museum shop Discount on member shopping days Free admission to events hosted by NNMCC Discounts
- [Registered Non-Profit Application Form](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/nonprofit-form/) - Registered Non-Profit Sign-Up Form
- [Senior Membership Application Form](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/senior-form/) - Senior Membership Sign-up Form
- [Membership Event Calendar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/membership-calendar/) - Member Event Calendar
- [Individual Membership Application Form](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/individual-form/) - Individual Sign-up Form
- [Family Membership Application Form](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/family-form/) - Family Membership Sign-up Form
- [Shop](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/shop/) - Nikkei National Museum Gift Shop The museum gift store stocks select items from local artisans and imports from Japan. Check out original items only available here: Nikkei soap, Nikkei Strawberry Green Tea, Asahi baseball t-shirts, prints by Takao Tanabe, and museum publications. We carry the largest selection of Nikkei books in Western Canada, including history, fiction and
- [Supporters](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/supporters/) - Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to acknowledge the support from the following: FUNDERS Akiko Gomyo Foundation Canadian Heritage - Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Canadian Heritage - MAP - Digital Access to Heritage Canadian Heritage - Veterans Affairs Canada Canadian Museums Association - Young Canada Works in Heritage Organization City of
- [体験プログラム予約](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/taiken-booking-details-jp/) - ご予約詳細 To see Booking Details in English, click here. プログラムは火曜から木曜に行われています。 通常、ゲストスピーカーのご予約は2時間です。 生徒１名につき消費税込み $10.50、ゲストスピーカーの追加料金は１時間につき$150です。引率者は無料です。 ンクーバーの学校で助成金が必要な場合は、バンクーバー ヘリテージ財団へご申請下さい。 ２週間前までにお申し込み下さい。 プログラム開始の１５分前までに当館へご到着下さい。 キャンセルは２週間前まで可能です。２週間を切ってからのキャンセルは、料金の50%のキャンセル料がかかります。 小切手の支払先は Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 宛にお願い致します。 体験プログラム中に広報のための写真撮影を行う場合がございます。 (スタッフ、役員、日系センター会員、公的助成機関などのため). ご予約の詳細は プログラムについてをご確認下さい。 体験ツアー申込フォーム お弁当の申し込みについて ご好評いただいている日本食のお弁当をお楽しみ下さい。 料金は1つ$12.00 +tax ($12.60) です。体験プログラム参加者はいくつからでもご注文可能です。 お弁当にお飲み物は含まれておりません。 食事制限によるメニュー変更のご希望はお受けできません。 お弁当ご注文の代金は、体験プログラムの請求書に含まれます。 お弁当A(チキン唐揚げ)とお弁当B(ポテトコロッケ/ベジタリアン)からお選び下さい。 どちらのお弁当にも含まれるもの: ご飯 日本食の副菜 (マカロニサラダ、きんぴらごぼう、お漬物)
- [Taiken Field Trip Booking Details](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/taiken-booking-details/) - Booking Details 予約の詳細を日本語で確認するには、こちらをクリックしてください。 Programs are offered: Mondays (Sensory Day), Tuesdays through Thursdays, and Friday afternoons. Program duration is 2 to 2.5 hours (duration may vary depending on program, for example, Guest Speaker) Cost is $10.00 + 5% GST ($10.50) per student. Guest Speaker Add-On is $150 per hour. Accompanying adults and supervisors are free. Vancouver
- [Rooms](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/rentals/rooms/) - Our Rooms Capacity limits for rooms are as follows: MATSU: 50 persons TSUBAKI: 50 persons KAEDE: 50 persons INTERGENERATIONAL ROOM: 50 persons ELLIPSE LOBBY: 140 persons HAYASHI HALL: 400 persons Matsu Room 201 Capacity: 30 to 65 Our Matsu Room has a beautiful carpeted floor and plenty of natural light coming through the glass wall.
- [Art For All](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/art-for-all/) - Donate to Support #ArtForAll Join in and Give For Culture! Our initiative, #ArtForAll and #GiveForCulture, aims to break down barriers to art by funding free exhibits. We believe that everyone should have access to the enriching experience of art, and your support can make this vision a reality. How You Can Contribute: Monetary Donation: Your
- [Support Us](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/) - Support Us Thank you for your interest in supporting the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre! Support Culture, History, Heritage, Preservation & Programming Your donation contributes to ensuring the fulfillment of our mission to honour, preserve and share the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada. We rely on the generosity
- [Donate](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/donate/) - Donate Thank you for your interest in supporting the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre! Support Culture, History, Heritage, Preservation & Programming Your donation contributes to ensuring the fulfillment of our mission to honour, preserve and share the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada. We rely on the generosity of
- [All Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/) - Join Japanese cultural programs to explore and engage in activities such as learning traditional arts, singing, dancing, exercising, martial arts, and much more. 日系センターでは、日本語でのプログラムも開催しております。柔道、合気道、書道、歌声喫茶、日本舞踊、囲碁、将棋、そろばん、和太鼓、フラダンス、ラインダンス、バドミントン、ピクルボール、シニアカラオケなど、ぜひご参加いただければ幸いです。 How to Register for Programs Certain programs at Nikkei Centre are managed by NNMCC, while others are independently led by dedicated program instructors. For NNMCC-run programs, registration can be completed at
- [Nikkei Place Campus](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/nikkei-place/) - Nikkei Place is a campus of three non-profit organizations working collectively for the good of our local, national, and international Canadian and “Nikkei” (Japanese ancestry) communities. Together, our mandates support children, new immigrants, and seniors with engaging programs, activities, events and services. Community organizations and businesses that operate and have offices at the Nikkei Place
- [About Us](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/) - Our mission is to honour, preserve, and share the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) 日系文化センター・博物館 Vision: A nationally recognized museum and gathering place that bridges Japanese and Canadian arts, culture and history, fostering pride in our heritage and a strong multicultural
- [Cultural Programs by NNMCC](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/japanese-cultural-programs/)
- [Children & Youth Oriented Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/children-youth/) - How to Register for Programs Certain programs at Nikkei Centre are managed by NNMCC, while others are independently led by dedicated program instructors. For NNMCC-run programs, registration can be completed at the reception desk. For all other programs, please reach out directly to the respective instructor for registration details.
- [NNMCC Auxiliary](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/volunteer/nnmcc-auxiliary/) - NNMCC Auxiliary The NNMCC Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who support the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and its programs - but more importantly, they are our friends. Our Auxiliary group organizes and participates in special events like the annual Mochitsuki, Spring Bazaar, and Nikkei Garden Farmers Market. When they're not volunteering
- [Nikkei Matsuri 2024](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/nikkeimatsuri2024photos/) - Photos by Adam PW Smith August 30, 2024 August 31, 2024 September 1, 2024
- [Japanese Language Classes](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/japanese-language/)
- [Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/maintenance-fund/) - Support the Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund The Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund was established in 2015 through a generous gift from a friend of the NNMCC. The investment income earned by the Fund is dedicated to the preservation of NNMCC’s facilities. In 2016, it enabled Nikkei Centre to make vital renovations to the main floor washroom
- [JOURNEYS Education Kit Order Form](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/journeys-education-kit-order-form/) - Thank you for your interest in the Nikkei National Museum. To order your JOURNEYS Education Kit, please provide us with the following information to inquire about a kit loan. Loading…
- [Member Profile Update](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/member-profile-update/) - Member Profile Update Member Profile Update
- [Membership Renewal Page](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/membership/membership-renewal/) - Membership Renewal Membership Renewal
- [Media Resources](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/) - We are always creating educational resources and making various media available that is relevant to our mandate to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage; and an awareness by all Canadians of the contribution of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society. See below for some of these resources, and find more
- [Resilience Fundraiser Donor Wall](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/resilience/) - Resilience Fundraiser Campaign April 1, 2020 - January 22, 2021 Thank you to all our supporters for giving to our Resilience Fundraiser campaign, and believing in our cause. The coronavirus pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to our organization in 2020, however through resilience, resourcefulness and the generosity of our campaign donors, the Nikkei Centre persevered through the
- [Inspiration Fundraiser Donor Wall](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/inspiration/) - Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre — a place to connect. learn. inspire. This year marks the 21st anniversary of Nikkei Centre. During the past 20 years, we have built a home for Japanese Canadian history, heritage and culture — a place to gather and build community, to share our legacy, and to educate and
- [Drop-in programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/dropin/) - Casually drop in to these programs. No prior registration is required, however, some programs require NNMCC membership to participate.
- [Teaching Guide](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/teaching-guide/) - Teaching Guide Below is a select listing of teaching resources for learning about Japanese Canadian internment. It includes resources developed in-house by the Nikkei National Museum, collaborations with academic and community partners, and the references we find most helpful to supplement our own materials. This list is a living document meant to highlight the richest
- [JOURNEYS Education Kits - online resources](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/journeyseducation-kit/) - For the full object-based learning experience, order your Journeys Education Kit rental here. Download additional copies of our inventory checklist (to be completed and returned with kit) Journeys Education Kit - BC curriculum connections, kit contents Text Resources Teaching Guide Lesson Plans Further online resources: Canadian Encyclopedia article on Japanese Canadians Japanese Canadian History Resource
- [Japanese Canadian Timeline](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/japanese-canadian-timeline/) - The Early Years 1877 Manzo Nagano lands in New Westminster, the first Japanese person known to land and settle in Canada. The First Japanese Immigrant Manzo Nagano was born in 1855, a time when Japan remained locked in self-imposed isolation from the outside world. By the time he had reached working age, working as a
- [Sign Up for Spring Break Manga Camp](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spring-manga-registration/)
- [Martial Arts Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/martial-arts/) - For more information and to join, please contact the instructor listed on the program’s page.
- [Arts & Culture Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/arts-culture/) - How to Register for Programs Certain programs at Nikkei Centre are managed by NNMCC, while others are independently led by dedicated program instructors. For NNMCC-run programs, registration can be completed at the reception desk. For all other programs, please reach out directly to the respective instructor for registration details.
- [Health & Fitness Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/health-fitness/) - How to Register for Programs Certain programs at Nikkei Centre are managed by NNMCC, while others are independently led by dedicated program instructors. For NNMCC-run programs, registration can be completed at the reception desk. For all other programs, please reach out directly to the respective instructor for registration details.
- [Senior Friendly Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/senior-friendly/) - How to Register for Programs Certain programs at Nikkei Centre are managed by NNMCC, while others are independently led by dedicated program instructors. For NNMCC-run programs, registration can be completed at the reception desk. For all other programs, please reach out directly to the respective instructor for registration details.
- [Virtual Tours](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/virtual-tours/) - Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre staff and interns have been working on at-home content to share with you. Missed the cherry blossoms, or missing them already? Check out our Nikkei Garden tour to learn more about the carefully chosen Japanese and Canadian plants. Kitsilano neighbourhood virtual walking tour - explore the pre-war Japanese Canadian
- [Upcoming Exhibits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/museum-exhibits/upcoming/)
- [Past Exhibits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/museum-exhibits/past/)
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- [Current Exhibits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/museum-exhibits/current/)
- [Lost and Found blog](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/lost-and-found-blog/) - Lost and Found is a blog created by the Nikkei National Museum with featured posts from our friends to generate a conversation across our community. This conversation will help us put names to faces and places on some of the more mysterious photographs in our collection. Each week we will post new photographs and we
- [Spring Break Manga Camp Registration](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/manga-camp-spring-break-registration/) - March 18 – 22, 2024 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Fee: $250.00 / $225.00 NNMCC members [ninja_form id=13]
- [The Politics of Racism](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/por/) - Read The Politics of Racism online Download the free ebook in epub (10 MB) or mobi (10.1 MB) format Explore the Sunahara Collection at NikkeiMuseum.org We gratefully acknowledge the support of Metro Vancouver's Regional Cultural Project Grants Program in the production of this eBook. The Politics of Racism: The Uprooting of Japanese Canadians During the
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- [TAIKEN Video Resources](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/taiken-video-resources/) - EDUCATION SERIES: Our Elders, Our Stories View interviews designed to give students, community members and the general public, primary resources from which to research and learn about Japanese Canadian history. The interviewees in this project are survivors of the forced removal, internment, incarceration, and forced dispersal of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. Hearing our
- [TAIKEN Card Game](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/taiken-card-game/) - Taiken: History Mystery is an interactive educational card game about surviving the Japanese Canadian internment. Ready-to-play printed sets are available through our museum shop. Or, you can download the files below to print your own set. Standard gameplay methods are suitable for 2-5 players, ages 11 and up. Younger children can play Memory Matchup with
- [Podcasts](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/podcasts/) - Season 4: Nikkei Women During the run of the “Iron Willed: Women in STEM” exhibition, we will be sharing stories of Nikkei Women. Lives of remarkable Japanese Canadian women who have survived through the Japanese Canadian internment will be presented by Julie Tamiko Manning. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss
- [Nikkei Book Club](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/nikkei-book-club/) - Nikkei Book Club ran in 2016 to read and discuss Nikkei literature in person and online. Check out the blog posts with discussion prompts for both books here. April-May 2016: Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto February-March 2016: Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka, by Roy Kiyooka
- [Past Events](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/past-events/)
- [Omoi: Cultural Experiences](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/media-resources/omoi-cultural-experiences/) - Culture is a complicated word. The Nikkei National Museum knows many Japanese Canadians. We see a lot of different ways that different people think about being Japanese. We also see a lot of different ways that different people think about being Canadian. We have come to believe that: Culture is anything that connects us to
- [Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's 20th Anniversary Reception](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/news/photo-gallery-20th-anniversary-reception/) - Photos from Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's 20th Anniversary Reception — a small gathering of current board members and special guests hosted on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Loading...
- [Family History : One-on-One](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/family-history/) - Trace your family history with expert personal assistance. Private sessions are one hour in length, by telephone, skype, whatsapp, google meet or zoom, to guide you in your research of your family history. For questions or to make an appointment, contact archives@nikkeiplace.org, 604.777.7000 ext. 111 Topics for discussion may include: - References for Nikkei family search -
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- [Museum Shop](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/museum-shop/) - Museum Products Taiken: Japanese Canadians since 1877 TAIKEN is an overview of Japanese Canadian history from the early immigrants in the late 1800s through internment and redress to recent achievements. This book is based on the long-term exhibition TAIKEN on display at the Nikkei National Museum since 2012. $16Available in the museum shop. Contact jcnm[@]nikkeiplace.org
- [Education](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/) - Book a field trip, check out our teaching guide, or browse the "Education" menu above to learn more about our offerings.
- [Moving Image Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/moving-image-collection/) - The Nikkei National Museum has digitized over 70 historical home movies from its moving image collection. These fragile 16mm, 8mm, and Super 8 films along with VHS tapes are now safely placed in long term storage within the museum repository. Watch these incredible films to capture a glimpse into the personal and public lives of
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- [Oral History Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/oral-history-collection/) - You can listen to the Nikkei National Museum’s Oral History Collection online. The museum has partnered with Simon Fraser University to digitize our collection and the interviews are now available to hear from the comfort of your chair. There are currently over 300 digitized interviews, with more to come. The museum would especially like to
- [Cultural Resources](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/education/cultural-resources/) - "How to Wear a Kimono", featuring Yoko Matsuno, by BCIT journalism students Tiana Mohebi and Nikita Nayak. Learn more about kimono with KimonoPlay online game

## Resources

- [Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders Activity Book](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/women-of-change-activity-book/) - Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders The culmination of a year-long digitization and research project focusing on the existing collections of Japanese Canadian women leaders, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are proud to present a virtual exhibit that highlights the incredible stories of six Japanese Canadian
- [Nikkei Images](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/nikkei-book-club-2/) - Nikkei Images is a publication that focuses on the history of ethnic Japanese (or Nikkei) in Canada. Published by the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Download issues for free here.
- [Kimono Play - Online Game](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/kimono-play-online-game/) - Learn about kimono customs by dressing your own kimono doll in this online game. Suitable for all ages: recommended 5+ Play Now!
- [National Japanese Canadian Digitization Strategy](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/national-japanese-canadian-digitization-strategy/) - The National Japanese Canadian Digitization Strategy, developed in partnership with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, is now available for download!
- [Sounds Japanese Canadian to Me Podcast](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/listen/sounds-japanese-canadian-to-me-podcast/) - Nikkei Women series2021 During the run of the “Iron Willed: Women in STEM” exhibition, we will be sharing stories of Nikkei Women. Lives of remarkable Japanese Canadian women who have survived through the Japanese Canadian internment will be presented by Julie Tamiko Manning. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss an
- [Stories of My People by Roy Ito](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/stories-of-my-people/) - "Stories of My People" by Roy Ito, originally published in 1994, offers a unique and comprehensive perspective on Japanese Canadian history. It serves as a valuable record of the contributions and stories of Japanese Canadians, intertwining community experiences with personal narratives from esteemed Nikkei pioneers like Manzo Nagano, Yasushi Yamazaki, Tatsuro Buck Suzuki, Tom Shoyama,
- [Okaeri おかえり Return from Exile: All Paths Lead Home](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/moving-images-collection-2/) - 21 interviews with Japanese Canadians who lived through the Second World War
- [PICTURE BRIDES 写婚妻](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/picture-brides/) - Between 1908 and 1928, young women ventured across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Canada with dreams of a happily ever after with a spouse most had never met but pinned their hopes on from a photo. Their reality, however, was far from fairy tale. Outside of a handful of academic and community essays, and
- [Broken Promises JOURNEYS Digital Resource](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/broken-promises-journeys-digital-resource/) - Learn about Japanese Canadian dispossession with primary sources and other material from the Broken Promises exhibit. The JOURNEYS Digital Resource has documents, photos, interactive apps, sample teacher lesson plans, and more, all organized in a downloadable and web-friendly format. Go to Website
- [Taiken: History Mystery Card Game](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/taiken-history-mystery-card-game/) - Taiken: History Mystery is an interactive educational card game about surviving the Japanese Canadian internment. Ready-to-play printed sets are available through our museum shop. Or, you can download the files below to print your own set. Standard gameplay methods are suitable for 2-5 players, ages 11 and up. Younger children can play Memory Matchup with the deck’s Start
- [Ask an Elder](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/ask-an-elder/) - Watch some of Aki's story in his Taiken video, and ask him a question.
- [Kitsilano Virtual Tour](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/kitsilano-virtual-tour/) - Take a virtual Google Earth tour of Kitsilano, Vancouver.
- [TAIKEN Series: Our Elders, Our Stories](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/taiken-series-our-elders-our-stories-2/) - Interviews & Teaching Tools
- [Nikkei Favourites: Stories and Recipes from the NNMCC Auxiliary](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/nikkei-favourites-stories-and-recipes-from-the-nnmcc-auxiliary/) - A dedicated group of volunteers have helped raise funds to realize the dream of a place that honours, preserves, and shares Japanese Canadian history and heritage.
- [Omoi: Cultural Experiences](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/teacher-tools/omoi-cultural-experiences/) - We created the Omoi: Cultural Experiences videos to talk to some people in our community. We asked them about Japanese culture. We also asked them about their experiences as Nikkei (people of Japanese ancestry).
- [Broken Promises Catalogue](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/broken-promises-catalogue/) - What was taken and what was lost? Where did this all take place? Who were the key perpetrators? What are the lasting legacies?
- [The Politics of Racism](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/the-politics-of-racism/) - The Politics of Racism
- [How to Wear a Kimono](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/how-to-wear-a-kimono/) - “How to Wear a Kimono”, featuring Yoko Matsuno, by BCIT journalism students Tiana Mohebi and Nikita Nayak. Learn more about kimono with KimonoPlay online game
- [Treasures from the Vault](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/treasures-from-the-vault/) - Short videos introduce items from the Nikkei National Museum collection about Japanese Canadian history. Discover More nikkeimuseum.org​
- [Nikkei Book Club](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/read/nikkei-book-club/) - Nikkei Book Club ran in 2016 to read and discuss Nikkei literature in person and online. Check out the blog posts with discussion prompts for both books here. April-May 2016Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto February-March 2016 Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka, by Roy Kiyooka
- [20 in 2020](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/photo-galleries/20-in-2020/) - Photo Gallery The 20 in 2020 digitization project includes over 3900 photographs & 35mm negatives preserved in the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC)’s archives that capture the life of the NNMCC from its pre-history in the 1980s to the present day. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the NNMCC and
- [Moving Images Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/moving-images-collection/) - Kaye Kaminishi Collection Accession number: 1994.73 Date: circa 1927 – 1950 This collection consists of 16 film reels created by Kannosuke Kaminishi. The first 4 films document the Kaminishi’s leisurely life with friends and family in Vancouver including scenes at Powell Grounds/Oppenheimer Park; and a trip abroad to Japan, and features parades, military, Japanese martial
- [Swimming Upstream: Japanese Canadian Struggle for Justice in BC](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/swimming-upstream-japanese-canadian-struggle-for-justice-in-bc/) - The following video was created with consultation from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Swimming Upstream powerfully documents the Japanese Canadians' case vs the BC government for its policies promoting ethnic cleansing, dispossession and community destruction - Maryka Omatsu
- [Heritage Minute: Vancouver Asahi](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/watch/heritage-minute-vancouver-asahi/) - By Historica Canada The following video was created in consultation with the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. From 1914-1941, the Vancouver Asahi were one of city’s most dominant amateur baseball teams, winning multiple league titles in Vancouver and along the Northwest Coast. In 1942, after Canada declared war on Japan, 22,000 Japanese Canadians were
- [NNMCC 20th Anniversary](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resources/photo-galleries/nnmcc-20th-anniversary/) - Photo Gallery

## Spotlights

- [Masao K. enjoys the camaraderie of volunteering with others at the Nikkei Centre bookstore](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/masao-k-enjoys-the-camaraderie-of-volunteering-with-others-at-the-nikkei-centre-bookstore/) - I enjoy volunteering, and volunteering motivates my life now.
- [Yoshi Hashimoto: President of the NNMCC Auxiliary since 2001.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/yoshi-hashimoto-president-of-the-nnmcc-auxiliary-since-2001/) - Meet Yoshi Hashimoto, who has been the NNMCC Auxiliary President since 2001. The NNMCC Auxiliary provide volunteer service for the Nikkei Centre and the greater community. They raise funds to enhance the programs and facilities of the Centre, and supports the work of the staff of the Centre, as well as assisting with special events
- [Roy Uyeda and Akira Horii are dedicated to giving talks to students about their experiences growing up Japanese Canadian](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/roy-uyeda-and-akira-horii-are-dedicated-to-giving-talks-to-students-about-their-experiences-growing-up-japanese-canadian/) - Meet Roy Uyeda and Akira Horii -- elders in our community that have volunteered for many years with our Taiken education program. They are dedicated to giving talks to students about their experiences growing up Japanese Canadian. ROY UYEDAThrough volunteering at the Nikkei Centre, I try to grasp every chance I can to speak to
- [Ritsue K. made new friends volunteering at the Nikkei Centre Japanese book sale after recently moving to Canada from Hiroshima](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/ritsue-k-made-new-friends-volunteering-at-the-nikkei-centre-japanese-book-sale-after-recently-moving-to-canada-from-hiroshima/) - Meet Ritsue K. I moved to Canada from Hiroshima in October of 2019. Fortunately my place is very close to the Nikkei Centre. My partner recommended me to go there and volunteer! Because I didn’t have any friends here at that time. I met Mr. Ogasawara at the Japanese book sale, he gave me many
- [Fumiko M. helps the Nikkei National Museum translate Japanese documents from the 1890’s and early 1900’s.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/fumiko-m-helps-the-nikkei-national-museum-translate-japanese-documents-from-the-1890s-and-early-1900s/) - Meet Fumiko Miyahara (宮原史子). I have been a volunteer translator for the Nikkei Museum for three years. I work on translating documents written in Japanese mostly in the 1890’s and the first half of 1900’s, many of which were written by the Issei (first generation immigrants) in Canada. These documents could be a diary, letters
- [Mandy C. helps tag archival records as a Casefiles Assistant](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/mandy-c-helps-tag-archival-records-as-a-casefiles-assistant/) - Meet Mandy C, who has been volunteering for the NNMCC since last September. I started as a Casefiles Assistant for the Landscapes of Injustice project, where I created metadata for archival RCMP records from the 1940's of forcibly removed and/or exiled Japanese Canadians. I'm currently creating metadata for archival photographs for the Museum's 20 in
- [Karlene O.S. helps record and digitize important memories from the community’s past as a archival assistant](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/karlene-o-s-helps-record-and-digitize-important-memories-from-the-communitys-past-as-a-archival-assistant/) - Meet Karlene, a Yonsei originally from Winnipeg who now lives in Toronto, by way of Montreal, Tokyo and London (UK). She grew up volunteering and dancing odori at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, instilling in her a strong belief in the importance of community and human rights activism. As an archival assistant with Nikkei
- [Katie B.: Happy to be part of a group that preserves culture](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/katie-b-happy-to-be-part-of-a-group-that-preserves-culture/) - Meet Katie, a volunteer who just recently joined us at the beginning of this year. Katie was introduced to the NNMCC during a Zoom meeting for the Langara Library Program regarding archives. She has been volunteering at the Nikkei National Museum since January 2021, and is currently working on the Barber Photo Album descriptions. Fun
- [Wendy F. joined us as a Nikkei Ambassdor volunteer.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/wendy-f-joined-us-as-a-nikkei-ambassdor-volunteer/) - Currently, she helps write archival descriptions for photo albums.
- [Yukiko Tosa teaches students about Japanese Canadian history with “Storigami”](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/yukiko-tosa-teaches-students-about-japanese-canadian-history-with-storigami/) - Meet Yukiko Tosa, an education volunteer with our Taiken program. I retired in 2017 after nearly working 40 years at the Vancouver Public Library, 16 of those years were spent as a Children’s Librarian, so I have always enjoyed spending time sharing stories and activities with children of all ages from babies to teens.
- [Yoko Matsuno and Friends (Satsuki-kai) share Japanese dance through popular Nikkei Centre events and our Taiken education program](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/yoko-matsuno-and-friends-satsuki-kai-share-japanese-dance-through-popular-nikkei-centre-events-and-our-taiken-education-program/) - Meet the Satsuki-kai Dancing Group, which started in May 2011 to learn and enjoy Japanese dances in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere under the direction of dancing master Kayo Nishikawa of the Nishikawa School of classical Japanese dancing. You may have seen them dancing during their weekly rehearsals at Nikkei Centre. But they are not
- [Eleanor W. lends her video editing skills to help create Treasures from the Vault clips.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/eleanor-w-lends-her-video-editing-skills-to-help-create-treasures-from-the-vault-clips/) - Volunteer Spotlight Meet Eleanor W. She started volunteering with the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in January 2021 answering a volunteer call out. She has lent us her video editing skills, helping to create four videos so far for our Treasures from the Vault series. "Through volunteering with Nikkei National Museum on the Treasures
- [Bob and Naomi (The Mooney Family) give back through Karate and the positive impacts it provides people of all ages.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/spotlight/bob-and-naomi-the-mooney-family-give-back-through-karate-and-the-positive-impacts-it-provides-people-of-all-ages/) - Meet Bob and Naomi. They have been very dedicated volunteers, doing karate with visiting students before the pandemic. “Naomi and I look forward to teaching young people and adults about Japanese Karate. We enjoy giving back to our community which has, over the years and continues to sustain us, by sharing Karate and its positive

## Events

- [Nikkei Matsuri](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikkei-matsuri-2026/) - Sep 5, 6, 2026
- [2026 Calendar of Events](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/2026-calendar/) - 2026年のイベント・カレンダー
- [Remembrance Day](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/remembrance-2026/) - November 11, 2026
- [Nikkei Spring Bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/spring-bazaar-2026/) - May 2, 2026
- [Nikkei Mochitsuki](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/mochitsuki-2026/) - December 29, 2026
- [Nikkei Craft Fair](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/craft-fair-2026/) - Nov 14-15, 2026
- [Nikkei Garden Market](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/garden-market-2026/) - July 4, 2026
- [Sakura Gala 2026](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/sakura-gala-2026/) - March 7, 2026
- [Oshōgatsu お正月イベント](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/oshogatsu2026/) - January 3, 2026
- [Nikkei Mochitsuki 2025 | 日系 餅つき](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/mochitsuki-2025/) - December 29, 2025
- [Holiday Boutique 2025](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/holiday-boutique-2025/) - December 6, 2025
- [Breakfast with Santa](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/santa2025/) - December 6, 2025 sold out
- [Remembrance Day 2025](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/remembrance-day-2025/) - November 11, 2025
- [Nikkei Craft Fair 2025](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikkei-craft-fair-2025/) - November 15-16, 2025
- [Member's Shopping Week](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/members-week-2025/) - November 12-16, 2025
- [TOW in Burnaby: Japan's ethereal Acoustic Duo](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/tow/) - November 8, 2025
- [Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru Opening Reception](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/beautifully-broken-opening-reception/) - October 11, 2025
- [Book talk with Author Clara Kumagai](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/clara_kumagai/) - September 21, 2025
- [Nikkei Matsuri 2025](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikkei-matsuri-2025/) - Aug 30 & 31, 2025
- [Matsuri Eve Zenyasai Beer Garden](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/zenyasai2025/) - August 29, 2025
- [Tanabata Market](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/tanabata-market2025/) - July 6, 2025
- [Fusion Flavors: Chef Ryo Imai from Japan](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/chef-ryo-imai/) - June 19, 2025
- [Umami: Exhibit Opening + Artists’ Conversations](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/umami-opening/) - Feb 13 and May 29, 2025.
- [Ikebana & Bonsai Show](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/ikebana-bonsai-show/) - May 24 & 25, 2025
- [Japanese Tea Ceremony Fundraiser: An Afternoon of Tea & Tradition](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/chashitsu-fundraiser/) - May 18, 2025. At Nitobe Garden.
- [Nikkei Spring Bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/spring-bazaar2025/) - May 3 & 4, 2025
- [Anime Evolution's Harumatsuri](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/harumatsuri2025/) - April 26, 2025
- [Sakura Bento for your spring picnic](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/sakura-bento/) - Pick up Sat, April 19, 2025. 11 AM - 1 PM
- [Taste of Japan x Bite of Burnaby](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/taste-of-japan/) - March 1-29. Tea Ceremony, Miso Making, Soba Making, and more.
- [Kokyu Mini Concert: Misato Tachidani](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/misato-tachidani/) - January 22, 2025
- [Nikkei Place Legacy Gala](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikkei-place-legacy-gala/) - October 22, 2022.

## Programs

- [Soba Making Workshop](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/soba/) - March 29, 2026
- [Art Sushi Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/art-sushi/) - March 21, 2026
- [Japanese Conversation Class and Language Exchange](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/kaiwa/) - On Break Feb. 14
- [Nerikiri Workshop 練りきり](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/nerikiri/) - March 14, 2026
- [Japanese Tea Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/senchado/) - March 21, 2026
- [Kizuna Art Salon 絆アートサロン](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/kizuna-art-salon/) - Fridays
- [Indigo Dyeing Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/indigo/) - Friday, Feb. 27. 2026
- [Jukendo and Tankendo 銃剣道 短剣道](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/jukendo/) - Sunday
- [Kyougi Karuta 競技かるた](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/karuta/) - Second & Fourth Sunday
- [Wagashi Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/wagashi/) - February 14, 2026
- [Kimono Salon and Lecture: Fundamentals](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/kimono-dressing/) - February 15, 2026
- [Hitotose – Samurai Cinema Club](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/samurai-cinema-club/) - Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30pm – 8:00pm
- [Pokémon League](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/pokemon-league/) - Friday evenings
- [Senior Badminton | シニア・バドミントン](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/senior-badminton/) - Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
- [Taz Badminton](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/taz-badminton/) - Fridays, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
- [Adult Badminton](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/adult-badminton/) - Wednesdays, 7-9:45pm
- [Shogi Meetups](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/shogi/) - First & Third Saturday
- [囲碁クラブ　Igo / Go](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/igo-club/) - Saturdays 1:00-5:00 PM
- [Iaido　居合道](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/iaido/) - Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
- [習字クラブ Calligraphy Club](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/calligraphy-club/) - 大人のみ 第２ & ４ 木曜日 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- [Nikkei Senior Karaoke | 日系シニア・カラオケ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/senior-karaoke/) - Tuesdays 12:00-3:30pm
- [Nikkei Pickleball](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/nikkei-pickleball/) - Tuesdays 1:00-3:30pm
- [Nikkei Line Dance Club 日系ラインダンス友の会](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/line-dance-club/) - 毎週水曜日・午前10時～11時30分
- [フラ・ダンス  Hawaiian Hula Dance　](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/hawaiian-hula-dance/) - Wednesdays, Saturdays
- [Sogetsu Ikebana Workshops 草月流](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/sogetsu/) - TBD
- [Japanese Language class](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/japanese-language-class/) - 10 classes, Winter Session full
- [Temari Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/temari/) - Next date TBA
- [Mizuhiki Workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/mizuhiki/) - March 1, 2026
- [Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/shodo/) - Next date TBA
- [Judo 柔道](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/judo/) - Wednesdays and Fridays
- [Aikido　合気道](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/aikido/) - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
- [彩月会　日本舞踊 Satsuki Kai Japanese Dance  (Nichibu)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/satsuki-kai-japanese-dance-nichibu/) - Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- [囲碁 Go Lessons: From Basics to Beyond](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/go-lessons/) - Thursday 4pm - 6pm
- [Nikkei Karate　空手](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/nikkei-karate/) - Mon, Thur, Sat. Kids, Youth, Adult classes.
- [歌声喫茶・Utagoe Kissa](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/utagoe-kissa/) - 毎月第二土曜日
- [Writing Manyoshu](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/writing-manyoshu/) - 月１回
- [Elite Gymnastics](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/elite-gymnastics/) - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- [Calligraphy Class](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/calligraphy-class/) - 月2回、第一と第二 水曜日
- [自力整体](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/seitai/) - 月2回金曜日・月1回日曜日
- [Bonsai Club　盆栽クラブ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/bonsai/) - Fourth Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm
- [そろばん　Ikoma Abacus](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/ikoma-abacus/) - Fridays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- [Chibi Taiko](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/chibi-taiko/) - Sundays 5-9pm
- [Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/rhythm-n-rhyme/) - Thursdays, 10 - 10:45am

## Exhibits

- [Hina Matsuri: Doll Display & Sale](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/hina-matsuri-2026/) - February 11 to March 3, 2026
- [Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/return-to-paueru-gai/) - March 26 to September 5, 2026.
- [The Vancouver JCCA Nisei Baseball Team](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/nisei-baseball/) - On Now
- [A Century of Community Spirit](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/a-century-of-community-spirit/) - Location: Vancouver Japanese Language School 487 Alexander Street Vancouver, BC Discover the important role played by the Vancouver Japanese Language School in the early days of Vancouver. First opened in 1906, the school was an important educational and cultural centre for the Powell Street community. Powell Street was the pre-war business centre of the Japanese
- [Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/beautifully-broken/) - Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026.
- [Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/umami-savouring-artistic-nikkei-identity/) - Feb - Sep 2025
- [25 Together](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/25-together/) - On Now
- [Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/woc/) - Meet 6 Japanese Canadian women leaders who upheld the community for over a century.
- [Japanese Canadian Veterans](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/japanesecanadianveterans/) - Powerful stories and in-depth research about Japanese Canadian veterans who served our country during the Frist World War, Second World War, and the Korean War.
- [The Suitcase Project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/the-suitcase-project/) - June 16 – September 2, 2018 Kayla Isomura
- [Haq and History](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/haq-history/) - Oct 19, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025
- [WOVEN: Setsuko Piroche’s Wonderland](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/setsuko-piroche/) - March 16 - September 28, 2024
- [BUILDING COMMUNITY](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/building-community/) - Japanese Canadian Contributions to Steveston/Richmond. Feb 6 - Mar 2, 2024
- [Our Mothers’ Patterns](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/our-mothers-patterns/) - Sewing and dressmaking in the Japanese Canadian community is a legacy of pride, skill and accomplishment passed on from thousands of women who mastered this vital art to practice their craft in British Columbia and across Canada from the early part of the twentieth century to the present. The inspiration for this exhibit came from a collection of dresses donated to the Nikkei National Museum by Mary Ohara, typical of those worn in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
- [Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/women-of-change/) - On Google Arts & Culture
- [Broken Promises](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/broken-promises/) - Dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. September 2020 - June 27, 2021
- [Understanding Forgiveness （赦し）](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/understanding-forgiveness/) - Adapted from the Nikkei National Museum exhibits Taiken and Hastings Park 1942 as a companion to the Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2023 production of Forgiveness.
- [SAFE | HOME ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/safe-home/) - October 26, 2021 - April 30, 2022
- [Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/inuit-prints-japanese-inspiration/) - October 11 – December 3, 2011
- [Ryoshi](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/ryoshi/) - September 12, 2012 - May 19, 2013 | Nikkei Fishermen of the BC Coast
- [Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian, 100% Hapa](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/kip-fulbeck-part-asian-100-hapa/) - September 13, 2014 - January 4, 2015 | Kip Fulbeck
- [Revitalizing Japantown?](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/revitalizing-japantown/) - October 24, 2017 - January 31, 2016 | A Right To Remain
- [Takao Tanabe: Sumie](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/takao-tanabe-sumie/) - February 13 - May 8, 2016 | Ink Brush Paintings
- [物部 : Warrior Spirit](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/warrior-spirit/) - October 8, 2016 - January 5, 2017
- [Warrior Spirit 1916](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/warrior-spirit-1916/) - Beginning in early 1916, over 200 Japanese Canadian recruits began military training in Vancouver. These men went on to fight in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, participating in the major battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Lens, Avion, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, Denain, Valenciennes, and Mons. 55 were killed or died of their wounds. Only six came home uninjured.
- [Nikkei 日系](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/nikkei-exhibit/) - July 2019-July 2020
- [Rock, Paper, Scissors](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/rock-paper-scissors/) - February 4 - April 30, 2017 | Cindy Mochizuki
- [BETA VULGARIS](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/beta-vulgaris/) - February 10 – May 27, 2018 Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon
- [TAIKEN: Generations of Resilience](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/taiken-generations-of-resilience/) - Permanent exhibit. Explore Japanese Canadian history and continuing heritage on the walls of the upper level at the Nikkei Centre.
- [Superlative Artistry of Japan](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/superlative-artistry-of-japan/) - November 7, 2023 - January 20, 2024. A traveling exhibit from the Japan Foundation
- [Japanese Design Today 100 | 現代日本のデザイン100選](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/japanese-design-today-100/) - May 7 - June 26, 2022
- [Roy Kiyooka](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/roy-kiyooka/) - Roy Kiyooka - A Commemorative Exhibit North Hall Lobby May 9 - June 26, 2014 Includes original print chapbooks and archival material showcasing Kiyooka's enduring influence on the artistic scene in Vancouver and beyond in the fields of visual art, collage, prose and poetry.
- [Shashin](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/shashin/) - SHASHIN: JAPANESE CANADIAN STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY TO 1942
- [Taiga Chiba: Arctic Experiences](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/taiga-chiba-arctic-experiences/) - October 2011 – January 7, 2012
- [Asahi: Canadian Baseball Legends](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/asahi-canadian-baseball-legends/) - This is the story of the Vancouver Asahi baseball team whose home ground was Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver from 1914 to 1941.
- [Pow! The Art of the Festival](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/pow-the-art-of-the-festival/) - May 28 - October 8, 2011
- [Where Songs Surface](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/where-songs-surface/) - 詩が生まれる場所 Masako Miyazaki + Yoshimi Lee. March 18-Sep 16, 2023
- [Hastings Park Commemorative Project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/hastings-park-commemorative-project/) - Location: Pacific National Exhibition 2901 E Hastings St Vancouver, BC Website: www.hastingspark1942.ca In early 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the BC interior or to work camps across the country. A permanent outdoor exhibit and related website preserve the stories and images of this
- [Magic Hour by Instant Coffee](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/magic-hour-by-instant-coffee/) - January 17 - April 5, 2017 | Instant Coffee
- [Washi 和紙](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/washi-online/) - Naoko Matsubara + Alexa Hatanaka
- [Hastings Park 1942](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/hastings-park-1942-2/) - In early 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the BC interior or to work camps across the country.
- [Writing Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Protest Letters of the 1940s](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/writing-wrongs/) - Writing Wrongs is inspired by over 300 letters written by Japanese Canadians in the 1940s to protest the Canadian government's forcible sale of their property.
- [Iron Willed: Women in STEM](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/women-in-stem/) - July 10 - October 2, 2021
- [Lost and Found](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/lost-and-found/) - evidence of Kagetsu/Seymour logging camp
- [Jesse Nishihata - Visual Storyteller](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/jesse-nishihata-visual-storyteller/) - April 1 – May 4, 2014
- [Ukiyoe Spectacular](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/ukiyoe-spectacular/) - January 10 - March 22, 2014 | Japanese Woodblock Prints from the 1800s
- [Canada 75](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/canada-75/) - January 1 - December 31, 2017 | 75th Anniversary of Internment
- [Hastings Park 1942](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/hastings-park-1942/) - September 30, 2017 – January 14, 2018
- [Witness to Loss](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/witness-to-loss/) - Along with every other Japanese Canadian, Kishizo Kimura saw his life upended by events that began in 1941. His experience of the tumultuous decade that followed—his uprooting and internment, his loss of personal property and livelihood, his effort to forge a new life in a new place after the war—was shared with tens of thousands of others. But his story is also unique: as a member of two controversial committees that oversaw the forced sale of property, Kimura participated in the dispossession of his own community.
- [Chino Otsuka: Arrival](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/2042/) - June 11 – September 4, 2016 | Chino Otsuka
- [YO-IN 余韻](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/yo-in-余韻/) - May 19 – August 25 2012 | Reverberations
- [The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/the-art-of-jimmy-tsutomu-mirikitani/) - January 18 – March 26, 2011
- [Monogatari - Tales of Powell Street (1920-1941)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/monogatari-tales-of-powell-street-1920-1941/) - May 28 – October 1, 2011
- [Tenugui](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/tenugui/) - January 13 - March 24, 2012 | Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life
- [Love an exhibit](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/love-an-exhibit/) - February 2012 | 1st floor hallway
- [Changing Tides Photo Exhibit and Silent Auction](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/changing-tides-photo-exhibit-and-silent-auction/) - January 14 - March 10, 2012 | JET Alumni Association
- [Kimono Culture](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/kimono-culture/) - May 20 - September 3, 2017 | Hitomi Harama
- [Mingei: Japan's Enduring Folk Arts](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/mingei-japans-enduring-folk-arts/) - June 20 - October 11, 2015
- [Registered](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/registered/) - April 11 – June 7, 2015 | Leslie Hossack
- [Double Zero](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/double-zero/) - June 14 - September 1, 2013 | Jeremy Isao Speier and Junichiro Iwase
- [Ghostown](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/ghostown/) - June 14-August 31, 2014 | Installation by Steven Nunoda
- [The Open Doors Project](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/the-open-doors-project/) - Wouldn’t it be great if visitors to the Powell Street Festival could also walk up and down Powell Street and explore some of the businesses and workshops in the area? This was the simple idea that started the Open Doors Project – a multidimensional project to help commemorate and animate the Powell Street area.
- [Nikkei Stories](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/nikkei-stories/) - Combining storytelling with archival photographs, Nikkei Stories reanimates the people, places and events important to the social, economic and cultural life of Japanese Canadians who lived in the Powell Street community in Vancouver and Steveston, Richmond, BC.
- [Tashme](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/tashme/) - Online exhibit In July 1942, the Tashme Internment camp, the largest in Canada, opened its doors to Japanese Canadians who had been ordered removed from the coast following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Formerly called the Fourteen Mile Ranch, the camp was located 14 miles southeast of Hope, just outside the 100-mile “protected” zone imposed

## Podcasts

- [Episode 19 - Place Names](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-19-place-names/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss the who, what, where, when, and why of Japanese place names in Canada, from Ikeda Bay in Haida Gwaii to Bonsai Street in Vancouver, and even "Matane" in Quebec. While some are named in honour of early immigrants from Japan, others are more like tributes from afar to the idea of Japan and Japanese culture, or arrived at their names through a variety of interesting and surprising occurrences.
- [Episode 28 - Mixed Heritage](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-28-mixed-heritage/) - It's not alien, it's utopian! In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss the history, the social politics, and the experience of having mixed heritage. From the reasons for so many Japanese Canadians being of mixed heritage, to describing yourself as "half", "mixed", or of course "hapa", even to the level of your own name, having mixed heritage is a complicated experience. This double-sized episode of Sounds Japanese Canadian to Me is just one part of a huge and continuously evolving conversation.
- [Introducing the Marpole Monogatari](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/marpole-teaser/) - We present stories of Marpole (Vancouver, British Columbia) where Japanese Canadians lived, worked, and built a community before they were forcibly uprooted and relocated in 1942.
- [Marpole Monogatari - Work](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/marpole-work/) - Work experiences of Japanese Canadians living in pre-War Marpole told by former residents, their descendants and associates.
- [Marpole Monogatari - Home](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/marpole-home/) - Conversations with former Marpole residents shed light on pre-War Marpole as a home to Japanese Canadians - from celebratory stories of birth and marriage to tragedies of illness, accidents, and abuse.
- [Marpole Monogatari - Community](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/marpole-community/) - Community stories of Japanese Canadians who lived in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver tended to intermingle more with non-Japanese.
- [Introducing the Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/nikkei-women-intro/) - Tune in weekly for stories of amazing Nikkei women on Sounds Japanese Canadian To Me.
- [Episode 27 - Hastings Park 1942 ](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-27-hastings-park-1942/) - It's not all fun and games at The Fair. In this episode, Raymond is joined by guest Erica Isomura to talk about Hastings Park in East Vancouver, better known as the PNE Fairgrounds, and its role for Japanese Canadians from up the coast and Vancouver Island in internment.
- [Episode 26 - Taiko](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-26-taiko/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn explore the fascinating history of Japanese taiko drumming, from its ancient roots in folk culture to the emergence of taiko ensembles in both Japan and North America after the Second World War. Taiko ensembles first began in North America in the 1970s, and were closely tied to Asian American and Asian Canadian political activism.
- [Episode 24 - Cultural Centres](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-24-cultural-centres/) - Just what is it with Japanese Canadian cultural centres, anyway? This episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss this phenomenon, from the JCCC in Toronto to centres in Montreal, Steveston, and even the Nikkei Centre which they're recording out of. Different centres across Canada have unique and interesting origins related to varying histories of postwar Japanese Canadian settlement, and today continue to provide space for their local communities in many ways. Many were built with the help of the redress settlement, and are important venues for celebrating multiculturalism and Japanese heritage today.
- [Episode 23 - Harmonicas](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-23-harmonicas/) - The harmonica was the musical instrument of choice for young nisei Japanese Canadian men in the 1930s and 1940s. Raymond and Carolyn look at some reasons why it became so iconic for this generation, some of the more prominent players, and story of the Lemon Creek Harmonica Band.
- [Episode 22 - Cherry Blossoms](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-22-cherry-blossoms/) - Join Raymond and Carolyn as they discuss figures in ancient Japanese folklore, botanical attractions in Vancouver and across Canada, and...mutants and clones? The Japanese ornamental cherry tree is all of these, not to mention a feature of spring in Japan and many places in Canada.
- [Episode 21 - Baseball](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-21-baseball/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss the Japanese Canadian favourite of baseball. While the Vancouver Asahi are the most famous Japanese Canadian baseball team, there were many Nikkei teams and leagues throughout BC before the forced removal, in the camps during internment, and even some established east of the Rockies in the 1950s and beyond.
- [Episode 20 - Cumberland](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-20-cumberland/) - For our twentieth episode, Raymond and Carolyn look at the fascinating history of Japanese Canadians in the village of Cumberland on Vancouver Island. Coal baron Robert Dunsmuir began importing workers from Japan and elsewhere to Cumberland in the late 19th century. Labour disputes and racism were rampant, but the Japanese immigrants were also able to build lives there, moving from mining to logging and service industry work, and even bringing over their families and establishing a Japanese Language School. After the community was forcibly removed in 1942, efforts have been made by Cumberlanders in more recent years to uncover, preserve, and celebrate the multicultural history of the village.
- [Episode 17 - Obon](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-17-obon/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss the Buddhist holiday of Obon, and how it is celebrated in Japan and Canada. Obon is a summer festival held in remembrance of deceased ancestors, but rather than being a sombre occasion, it is seen as a time to celebrate and show gratitude to those who came before. It is one of the major holidays in Japan, and an important cultural occasion for Japanese Canadian communities across Canada.
- [Episode 18 - Samurai](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-18-samurai/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss the samurai way of life - from the Satsuma clan to Inazo Nitobe's Bushido - and its possible influence on Japanese Canadian history and culture. While the figure of the samurai has been popularly mythologized in Western culture by the likes of Tom Cruise, many real-life samurai emigrated from Japan in the late 19th century to build new lives for themselves in places like Canada. Some went on to become Canadian citizens, and fight for their adopted country in the First World War.
- [Episode 16 - Japanese (Canadian) Food](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episdoe-16-japanese-canadian-food/) - In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss some of their favourite Japanese (Canadian) cuisine, sharing stories and interesting facts about different dishes. Do you have a favourite Japanese or Japanese Canadian food that we didn't mention in the episode? Tell us about it!
- [Episode 15 - Japanese Canadians in Japan](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-15-japanese-canadians-in-japan/) - In this super-size episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss various experiences of Japanese Canadians in Japan, from the kika-nisei, to the war years and the difficult experience of deportees after the war, to their own stories of living there as Canadians.
- [Episode 14 - Aiko Saita](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-14-aiko-saita/) - Raymond and Carolyn share the story of Aiko Saita, an international music star and Cumberland-born Nisei. Saita's studies in Italy were funded by the Japanese Canadian community, who formed the "Saita Aiko Kouenkai" (Aiko Saita support group) to pay for her world-class training. Although she passed away in Japan in 1954, Aiko Saita maintained a deep connection with the Japanese Canadian community: her third North American tour was cut short by the illness which took her life. Even today, many Nisei still remember going to hear her sing.
- [Episode 13 - Franchise](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-13-franchise/) - In light of the recent federal election, Raymond and Museum Intern Carolyn Nakagawa discuss Japanese Canadians' long fight for the right to vote, from the British Columbia government's ban against Japanese Canadians being added to the voters' list in 1885, to the lifting of all restrictions on citizenship rights for Canadians of Japanese descent in 1949.
- [Episode 12 - Magic Hour](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-12-magic-hour/) - Raymond, Scott, and special guest Momoko Ito took some time this past spring to tour the museum's Magic Hour exhibit, admiring the treasures of the collection quirkily curated by the Instant Coffee collective and sharing background stories on some of the items. Now, their conversation is an archive of this unique exhibit.
- [Episode 11 - Strawberry Farming in the Fraser Valley](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-11-strawberry-farming-in-the-fraser-valley/) - Strawberry farming the the lower mainland was an industry pioneered by Japanese Canadians in British Columbia. At one point, Japanese Canadians were responsible for as much as 83 percent of strawberry production in the province.
- [Episode 10 - Hide Hyodo Shimizu](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-10-hide-hyodo-shimizu/) - At 18 years of age, Hide Hyodo Shimizu was the first Japanese Canadian teacher to teach in British Columbia's public school system. She was part of the delegation sent to Ottawa in 1936 to campaign for voting rights for Japanese Canadians, along with Samuel Hayakawa, Edward Banno and Minoru Kobayashi. She was responsible for organizing schools in the internment camps in British Columbia and later moved to Ontario to attend art college.
- [Episode 9 - Registration Cards](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-9-registration-cards/) - In March, 1941, the RCMP, under the orders of Prime Minister King, began registering Japanese and Japanese Canadians. Afterwards all people above the age of sixteen carried registration cards with them at all times. But wait this was nine months before Pearl Harbour?! Join Raymond and Alexis as they talk about the what, why and how of registration cards.
- [Episode 8 - Japanese Folklore (and its Creatures)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-8-japanese-folklore-and-its-creatures/) - Join Raymond and Alexis as they talk about their favourite Japanese folklore creatures, characters and folks including daruma, kitsune and tanuki.
- [Episode 7 - Prisoner of War Camps](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-7-prisoner-of-war-camps/) - A day after Pearl Harbour, a large handful of Japanese Nationals were rounded up and shipped to Prisoner of War Camps in Canada. Later they were joined by Japanese Canadians. Over the course of the war, around 800 issei and nisei were sent to POW camps. In this episode, Raymond and Alexis look at the camps and the men who were put inside them.
- [Episode 6 - Pidgin...Bamboo English...Japlish?](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-6-pidgin-bamboo-english-japlish/) - In this quick and casual episode, Raymond and Alexis look at the mixing of the Japanese and English languages - sometimes called pidgin. We had hoped to tell you more about Japanese-Canadian Pidgin but sadly no sources, besides Raymond's brain, were found. So instead, we cobbled together some historically interesting mixes between English and Japanese along with Raymond's recollections. Enjoy.
- [Episode 5 - The Murder of Naokichi Watanabe](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-5/) - On the night of March 29, 1931, Naokichi Watanabe was murdered in Japantown. The suspects were Shinkichi Sakurada, Tadao Hitomi and Bunshiro Fujino. The murder weapon was a hatchet. The motive was insurance money. The Japanese Canadian community was in an uproar - fueled by Japanese newspapers' headlines. What happened next? Dooo dooo dooooooo.
- [Episode 4 - Thomas Shoyama](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-4-thomas-shoyama/) - Thomas Shoyama was the Editor of the New Canadian during the internment period and later went on to become one of the most powerful public servants in the Canadian Government. But throughout his life, it is important to note, that this thoughtful man always took time to water the plants.
- [Episode 3 - Picture Brides](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-3/) - Picture brides were the early twentieth-century's version of extreme online dating. Japanese men living in Canada would exchange pictures with a Japanese woman back in Japan. Once a match was struck, the woman would marry the man by proxy in Japan and then sail to Canada to meet her husband for the very first time. Talk about intense.
- [Episode 2 - Redress](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-2-redress/) - In this episode, Raymond and Alexis look at the three points and six sections of the Redress Agreement and unpack the meaning behind the stuffy wording.
- [Episode 1 – British Columbia Security Commission](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-1-british-columbia-security-commission/) - The British Columbia Security Commission was created by the Canadian Federal Government through Orders in Council PC 1665 and 1666 on March 4th,1942. Its main role was to organise and supervise the uprooting and relocation of approximately 23,000 Japanese Nationals and Japanese Canadians. In addition, it was to set up housing and welfare programmes including employment, education for children and medical services for the sick.
- [Muriel Kitagawa - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/muriel-kitagawa-nikkei-women-series-episode-4/) - Muriel Kitagawa was an eloquent voice for the Canada-born nisei generation.
- [Episode 25 - Dressmaking (Our Mothers Patterns)](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/episode-25-dressmaking-our-mothers-patterns/) - Sewing was an important occupation for Japanese Canadian women before and during the Second World War, not only to clothe themselves and their families, but also as one of the few professions which was not barred to them in the racist climate of the time. Many pre-war issei and nisei women were skilled technicians, attending schools to learn how to draft their own patterns. In this episode, Raymond and Carolyn discuss some of what they learned about this history from the Nikkei National Museum's online exhibit, Our Mother's Patterns.
- [Irene Uchida - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/irene-uchida-nikkei-women-series-episode-1/) - Irene Uchida was a renowned down syndrome researcher.
- [Mary Kitagawa - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/mary-kitagawa-nikkei-women-series-episode-10/) - The Nikkei Women series introduces you to Mary Kitagawa who is an educator, human rights crusader, and Order of BC recipient.
- [Margaret Lyons - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/margaret-lyons-nikkei-women-series-episode-9/) - Margaret Lyons broke down many barriers for Japanese Canadian women with her successful career in broadcast journalism.
- [Midge Ayukawa - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/midge-ayukawa-nikkei-women-series-episode-8/) - Midge Ayukawa earned degrees in chemistry and later became a Japanese Canadian historian.
- [Marie Katsuno - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/marie-katsuno-nikkei-women-series-episode-7/) - Marie Katsuno was one of almost 4000 Japanese Canadians deported to Japan after the Second World War.
- [Shizuye Takashima - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/shizuye-takashima-nikkei-women-series-episode-6/) - Japanese Canadian classic A Child in Prison Camp was written and illustrated by Shizuye Takashima.
- [Hide Hyodo Shimizu - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/hide-hyodo-shimizu-nikkei-women-series-episode-5/) - Hide Hyodo Shimizu was an activist and teacher in the Japanese Canadian community.
- [Hanako Sato - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/hanako-sato-nikkei-women-series-episode-3/) - Hanako Sato immigrated to teach at the Vancouver Japanese Language School.
- [Kinori Oka - Nikkei Women series](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcasts/kinori-oka-nikkei-women-series-episode-2/) - Kinori Oka was a picture bride from Japan.

## Categories

- [Exhibits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/exhibits/)
- [Past Events](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/past-events/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/upcoming-events/)
- [News](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/news/)
- [Spotlights](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/spotlights/)
- [Volunteer](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/spotlights/volunteer/)
- [Press Release](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/news/press-release/)
- [Collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/collection/)
- [Shop](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/shop/)
- [Membership Benefits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/category/resource-benefits/) - Used for membership landing page. Created by Daigo for trial purpose.

## Tags

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- [announcement](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/announcement/)
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- [storigami](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/storigami/)
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- [nikkei ambassador](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-ambassador/)
- [archival descriptions](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/archival-descriptions/)
- [preserving culture](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/preserving-culture/)
- [Langara](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/langara/)
- [Karlene](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/karlene/)
- [yonsei](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/yonsei/)
- [archival assistant](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/archival-assistant/)
- [nikkei youth](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-youth/)
- [Mandy](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/mandy/)
- [archival records](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/archival-records/)
- [casefile assistant](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/casefile-assistant/)
- [metadata](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/metadata/)
- [Masako K](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/masako-k/)
- [Nikkei Centre bookstore](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-centre-bookstore/)
- [Motivation](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/motivation/)
- [Ritsue K.](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/ritsue-k/)
- [Japanese book sale](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/japanese-book-sale/)
- [opportunities](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/opportunities/)
- [translation](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/translation/)
- [translator](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/translator/)
- [issei](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/issei/)
- [translating documents](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/translating-documents/)
- [Japanese Canadian survivors](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/japanese-canadian-survivors/)
- [NSHCHS](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nshchs/)
- [Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-seniors-health-care-and-housing-society/)
- [NAJC](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/najc/)
- [health and wellness fund](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/health-and-wellness-fund/)
- [Digitization](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/digitization/)
- [history](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/history/)
- [stories](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/stories/)
- [thank you](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/thank-you/)
- [appreciation](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/appreciation/)
- [new exhibit](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/new-exhibit/)
- [exhibit opening](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/exhibit-opening/)
- [community](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/community/)
- [tanabata](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/tanabata/)
- [membership](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/membership/)
- [legacy gala](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/legacy-gala/)
- [gala](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/gala/)
- [event](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/event/)
- [nikkei place](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-place/)
- [community leaders](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/community-leaders/)
- [youth bursary](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/youth-bursary/)
- [collection](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/collection/)
- [Spring Bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/spring-bazaar/)
- [donate](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/donate/)
- [support](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/support/)
- [tea](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/tea/)
- [volunteers](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/volunteers/)
- [Market](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/market/)
- [publication](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/publication/)
- [Broken Promises](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/broken-promises/)
- [art](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/art/)
- [mural](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/mural/)
- [volunteer appreciation](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/volunteer-appreciation/)
- [exhibit](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/exhibit/)
- [war memorial](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/war-memorial/)
- [craft fair](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/craft-fair/)
- [grateful](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/grateful/)
- [Nikkei Images](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/nikkei-images/)
- [new year](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/new-year/)
- [mochitsuki](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/mochitsuki/)
- [message](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/message/)
- [kids](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/kids/)
- [bazaar](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/bazaar/)
- [video](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/video/)
- [archives](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/archives/)
- [bookstore](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/bookstore/)
- [PWFC](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/pwfc/)
- [trees](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/trees/)
- [digi kits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/digi-kits/)
- [digital](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/digital/)
- [celebration of life](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/celebration-of-life/)
- [Ian Miki](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/ian-miki/)
- [Obituary](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/obituary/)
- [matsuri](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/matsuri/)
- [festival](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/festival/)
- [okaeri](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/okaeri/)
- [New Canadian](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/new-canadian/)
- [ensoku](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/ensoku/)
- [Remembrance Day](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/remembrance-day/)
- [research](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/research/)
- [author](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/author/)
- [kanpai](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/kanpai/)
- [Past Wrongs Future Choices](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/past-wrongs-future-choices/)
- [oshogatsu](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/oshogatsu/)
- [endowment](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/endowment/)
- [partnership](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/partnership/)
- [umami](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/umami/)
- [summer camp](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/summer-camp/)
- [Burnaby](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/burnaby/)
- [Sister city](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/sister-city/)
- [Otakara Market](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/otakara-market/)
- [Archivist](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/archivist/)
- [Beautifully Broken](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/beautifully-broken/)
- [World Digital Preservation Day](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/world-digital-preservation-day/)
- [garden market](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/garden-market/)
- [bite of burnaby](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/bite-of-burnaby/)
- [taste of japan](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/taste-of-japan/)
- [workshops](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/tag/workshops/)

## Podcast Shows

- [Sounds Japanese Canadian to Me](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/podcast_shows/sounds_jc_to_me/)

## Resource Types

- [Read](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/read/)
- [Teacher Tools](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/teacher-tools/)
- [Photo Galleries](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/photo-galleries/)
- [Watch](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/watch/)
- [Listen](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/listen/)
- [Play](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/play/)
- [Membership Benefits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/resource_type/page-benefits/) - Used for membership landing page. Created by Daigo for trial purpose.

## Status

- [Upcoming](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/upcoming/)
- [Past](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/past/)
- [Ongoing](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/ongoing/)
- [Online](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/online/)
- [Current](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/current/)
- [Travelling](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/travelling/)
- [Offsite](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/status/offsite/)

## Type

- [Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/new-programs/)
- [Cultural Programs](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/cultural/) - Check this space frequently for updates on new cultural programmes and workshops provided by the NNMCC, including ikebana, tea ceremonies, Japanese cooking, and more.
- [Martial Arts](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/martial-arts/) - Martial Arts programs at Nikkei Centre are independently led by dedicated instructors. Explore Karate, Judo, Aikido, Iaido, and more.
- [Kids](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/kids/) - Programs for kids at Nikkei Centre are independently led by dedicated instructors. Explore Chibi Taiko, Soroban, Gymnastics, song and dance, and more.
- [Drop-in](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/drop-in/) - Drop-in Programs at the Nikkei Centre, encompass a range of offerings, featuring programs facilitated by NNMCC as well as independent programs led by dedicated instructors. Explore which programs you can easily drop into every day.
- [Seniors](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/seniors/) - Discover senior-friendly programs at Nikkei Centre, featuring offerings from NNMCC as well as independent sessions led by committed instructors. Join us for activities like exercise, dance, and singing to promote an active and social lifestyle.
- [Health & Fitness](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/health-fitness/) - Health and Fitness Programs at the Nikkei Centre, encompass a range of offerings, featuring programs facilitated by NNMCC as well as independent programs led by dedicated instructors. Explore our comprehensive array of health and fitness initiatives to enhance your well-being.
- [Arts & Culture](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/arts-culture/) - Arts and Culture Programs at the Nikkei Centre, encompass a range of offerings, featuring programs facilitated by NNMCC as well as independent programs led by dedicated instructors. Explore calligraphy, dance, bonsai, and more.
- [NNMCC members](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/nnmcc-members/) - Take part in our low-fee drop-in programs exclusively for members, ranging from the energetic pickleball and badminton to the rhythmic beats of line dance and beginner hula dance. Plus, enjoy a complimentary shogi match once a month. Explore new activities and make the most of your membership benefits. If you’re not already a member, sign up today at reception or online.
- [Japanese Language](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/japanese-language/)
- [Taste of Japan](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/taste-of-japan/)
- [Membership Benefits](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/type/benefits/) - Used for membership landing page. Created by Daigo for trial purpose.

## Program Status

- [Current](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/program-status/current/)
- [Upcoming](https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/program-status/upcoming/)