Japanese cultural programs hosted by third parties at the NNMCC. Sign up for calligraphy, martial arts, dance & music programs, and more.
Please contact the instructor listed on a program's page for the latest information on their program, or email mcuesta[at]nikkeiplace.org.
How to Register for Programs
Please contact the program instructor or coordinator in advance if their email or phone number is listed. If no contact information is listed, phone the Nikkei Centre at 604.777.7000 or email info[at]nikkeiplace.org for assistance.
Current Programs

Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme
Eveline Yu Cantonese, English Thursdays, 10 – 10:45am 604-832-6932 [email protected] Introducing Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme, a Cantonese music program for children, led by Eveline Yu. Join us as we explore the […]

Calligraphy Club | 習字クラブ
村上 白舟 日本語 Japanese 9月申し込み、10ー6月 大人のみ 第2 & 4 木曜日 1:00―2:00pm NNMCCメンバーシップ 必須 お電話でお申し込みください 604-515-0980(グラッドストーン日本語学園) 習字クラブでは、字を丁寧に美しく書く喜びを感じるとともに、心を落ち着けて、楽しんで学んでいきましょう。 Students will learn correct stroke order as well as the art of how to write calligraphy concisely and beautifully. […]

歌声喫茶・Utagoe Kissa
日本語・Japanese 毎月第二土曜日 Every 2nd Saturday of the month Utagoe Kissa, or a “singing voice cafe”, is a type of coffee shop where customers sing together in chorus. Enjoy singing Japanese […]

Pilates
English Tuesday 10-11am Exercise your body and mind with this Pilates program.

Chibi Taiko
English | 日本語 Sunday 5-9pm Email shinobu.homma[at]gmail.com The first children’s taiko ensemble in Canada, Chibi Taiko was founded in the fall of 1993 with the goal of passing this unique […]

Rhythmic Gymnastics
English Sunday 1-5pm, Tuesday 4-8pm, Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday 4-6:45pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm Email [email protected] Combine gymnastics, dance, and calisthenics and train your body to be stronger and more flexible […]

日系ラインダンス友の会・Nikkei Line Dance Club
ゆっくりペーズで仲間とラインダンスを楽しみませんか。シニア・初心者大歓迎!

Taz Badminton
Dennis Tazumi English | 日本語 Fridays, 12:00pm – 2:30pm NNMCC Membership registration required. First trial session is free. Drop-in fee $6 ($5.71 + GST) For info & registration: 604.377.0955 or e-mail (Dennis […]

Adult Badminton
Kingsley Fong English Wednesdays, 7-9:45pm NNMCC Membership registration required. First trial session is free. Drop-in fee $7 ($6.67 + GST) Birdies and racquets not provided. Please check in and pay […]

Hawaiian Hula Dance フラ・ダンス
Yoshi Yamamoto | Wailele Wai Wai 山本芳照 、ワイレレワイワイメンバー English | 日本語 Beginner: NNMCC Membership registration required. Drop-in fee $8 ($7.60 + GST) Adult/Senior: Annual fee Sept-August ***New students, please inquire […]

そろばん Ikoma Abacus
Norie Ikoma 日本語・English Fridays, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Contact Instructor for registration Norie Ikoma at 604.926.1940 (Tel/Fax) 778.233.7999 [email protected] www.ikomaabacus.com *Ongoing. You can join anytime throughout the year. Using an abacus […]

Aikido
Masaru Kiyota English | 日本語 Adult/Youth Class (12+) Tuesdays & Thursday, 7:00pm-8:00 pm Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30 pm The Children’s Class is on hiatus. Registration: 604.222.0024 (Kiyota) or [email protected] Adult (18+): $60/month, $10 / […]

柔道 Judo
Ishikawa Judo Club English | 日本語 Children class (8-12): Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30pm – 7:30pmAdult class (13+): Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:30pm – 9:00pm *Please confirm schedule with your instructor. Registration:604.298.7300 (Takao Izumi) […]

Nikkei Karate
Chief Instructor: Mert Horita Assistant Instructor: Tony Han English Teen/Adult Class: Mondays & Thursdays, 8:00pm-9:30pm and Saturdays, 9:30am-11:00am Junior Class (6-12): Mondays & Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays, 9:30am-11:00am Also, special tournament classes and […]

Senior Badminton | シニア・バドミントン
Tuesday morning badminton club for seniors. 火曜 午前中 シニア向け バドミントン・クラブ

囲碁クラブ Igo Club
Go is a strategy game with relatively few rules. It transcends age, gender, and nationality, allowing players to converse through play.

彩月会 日本舞踊 Satsuki Kai Japanese Dance (Nichibu)
Beginners welcome! Call ahead to come and observe a class. We begin by practicing Minyo dances.

Iaido
Iaido is a series of solo forms practiced using a katana, which builds character through physical and mental self-discipline.