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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
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Honouring, preserving, and sharing the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians and Japanese culture in Canada.
【日系文化センター・博物館 】
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Skip the crowds and find thoughtful gifts at our Holiday Boutique! Join us for a curated, one-day shopping experience featuring 8 select local artists and designers.

🗓️ Sat, December 6
📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center
⏰ 10am - 4pm | Free Admission
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Holiday Boutique 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
December 6, 2025
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November 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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The Nikkei Craft Fair is back! Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
Nov 15 & 16, 10am-5pm
6688 Southoaks Crescent (Burnaby) ️
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Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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The Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee invites the public to attend its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 1:30am at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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TOW's Canadian Debut is at Nikkei Centre! 🎸🎤🪗
Experience their ethereal blend of guitar, voice, and accordion.
Presented by @powellstfest
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (Burnaby) 🔗 Tickets centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/tow/

日本が誇るアコースティック・デュオ、TOWが日系センターでライブ！
TOW in Burnaby: Japan's ethereal Acoustic Duo – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
See Japan’s acclaimed duo TOW live at the NNMCC. A unique concert event blending TOW's modern cinematic acoustic sound with vibrant Okinawan folk arts.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Announcing a new exhibit that invites you to see beauty in imperfection.

Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru
Opening Reception Oct 11, 2-5pm.
Exhibit dates: Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026
September 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery on October 3.
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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama
Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of work by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Nikkei from Canada, United States, and Australia spoke at @nnmcc.bsky.social in Burnaby to share their experiences on the #TomoshibiBusTour—a journey to former internment sites across BC. 🚎⁠
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Watch: youtu.be/kfBOFZQvK90

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Routes of Remembrance Panel Discussion
An international discussion moderated by Dr. Masumi Izumi (Japan) with past participants of the Nikkei National Museum’s Tomoshibi 灯 Journey Bus Tour reflecting on what the experience taught them, how the history of uprooting in Canada is connected with the injustices suffered by Nikkei civilians ac
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September 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Sachi presents a free beginner-friendly Koseki workshop on October 25. Sachi is a Japanese language educator and translator specializing in koseki. Find out more: learn.kokorocommunications.com/koseki-works...
Koseki Workshop: Family History & Visas
Join our free online koseki workshop to discover family history, renew passports from abroad, and learn about Nikkei visa applications.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Main Stage at Nikkei Matsuri 日系祭り(sponsored by Global BC) is packed with local talent on Aug 30-31!
Enjoy performances by Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, Hitotose, Non Sweet J-pop Girl Group, and many more.
Full schedule at nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
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August 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Join us for a special workshop (Sep 1) where you'll learn sakiami — a traditional finger-knitting technique that transforms vintage kimonos into a beautiful kimono patch shawl. Led by renowned Japanese designer Kiwa Anraku.
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August 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Nikkei Matsuri: A Shopping Experience to Remember!

🛍️ マーケットプレイス・Marketplace
🧸 アニメマーケット・ Anime Market
🎎 お宝マーケット・Otakara Market
日系祭りでショッピングをお楽しみください！

📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 30-31
📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
🔗 NIKKEIMATSURI.CA

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August 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Japanese language classes starting this September - Registration now open. Find out more at centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/jap...
Japanese Language class – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Learn the Fundamentals of the Japanese Language in 10 classes
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August 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Get ready to feast at Nikkei Matsuri's Food Zone! 🥢Enjoy Japanese Yatai street eats & treats like Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kakigori and more! 🦑 Supported by Axis Planning/Choya.
日系祭り：フードゾーン（Axis Planning/Choya提供）でおいしい屋台フードをお楽しみください。
🔗 Plan your food adventure at NIKKEIMATSURI.CA
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August 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Fuel your fun at Nikkei Matsuri! Grab delicious snacks and drinks from Nikkei Cafe (supported by McMillan Lawyers), featuring a fantastic lineup of vendors ☕🥤🍦🍫🍞🍱🍙
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August 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join us for Nikkei Matsuri on August 30 & 31! Enjoy traditional games, yukata rentals, kids' crafts, a tea room, a Pokémon league, a seniors lounge and more!
Free admission for youth under 18 & seniors over 65.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Routes of Remembrance — Japanese Canadian writer Aya Sakura shares her introduction to the Tomoshibi Journey Bus Tour. Have you visited internment sites? Watch the full panel video and share your memories!

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Tomoshibi: The Bus Trip to Canadian Internment Sites
For Japanese Canadians born and raised outside of British Columbia, tracing their family history can be daunting. Custodian files, oral histories, and, of course, the task of physically going to the West Coast; there’s a lot of literal and metaphorical ground to cover when learning about Nikkei history in Canada. I should know. I’m Gosei, …
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August 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The Nikkei Matsuri 🍙Food Truck Plaza (Sponsored by Yokohama Tire) is back!
Enjoy tasty eats from local Japanese food trucks and festivities on Aug 30-31.
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今年も日系祭りでフードトラックプラザ（ヨコハマタイヤ提供）をお楽しみください。
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August 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Get ready for feeling like visiting Japan with the Mikoshi shrine procession, Bon Odori dancing, live music on the Garden Stage (supported by DLA Piper) and more festivities at Nikkei Matsuri on 📅 August 30-31 | 🕚 11am-7pm 📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby 🔗 NIKKEIMATSURI.CA #NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り
August 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Explore how inherited loss can inspire new artistic expression. Read Reiko Pleau's story of honouring her great-grandfather through her art. centre.nikkeiplace.org/2025/08/01/m...
Unpacking Family History Through Jewelry – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Explore Japanese Canadian history, family heirlooms, and intergenerational memory through the lens of a jewelry business and contemporary art.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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This year marks our 25th anniversary! Come visit our new exhibit “25 Together” and travel back in time with items from our earliest days, and don't forget to share your memories in the provided notebook.
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25 Together – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Celebrate the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's 25th anniversary by exploring the "25 Together" exhibit, showcasing our community's journey since 2000.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Nikkei Matsuri 日系祭り returns August 30 & 31! Join us for an authentic Japanese culture festival, marking NNMCC's 25th Anniversary.
Experience: Mikoshi, Bon Odori, taiko, samurai show, Japanese food stalls, beer & sake garden, family games and more!
Learn more & get tickets: www.nikkeimatsuri.ca
July 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Tomoshibi 灯 Journey: September Tour
Our July tour is sold out, but you can still join the powerful Tomoshibi 灯 Journey. This 5-day bus tour (Sept 15-19, 2025) explores Japanese Canadian internment sites, offering history, healing circles, and more.

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Bus Tour – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
July 15 – 19, 2024 (4 nights, 5 days). We will share stories, have healing circles, and watch films on the bus to immerse you in Japanese Canadian history and culture.
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July 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Learn about the history, ingredients and basic techniques for 寒天 kanten agar-geleé based sweets from Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets.
Visit our website to find out more details and register.
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July 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre Open House

Drop in to chat with Collections & Archives staff
Explore materials from our collections
Learn more about our research services

July 12
September 13th
11:00am to 5:00pm
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Research – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Learn about Japanese Canadian history, explore our collections, research your family's lineage, and more. Available through the Nikkei National Museum.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Volunteer at Nikkei Matsuri! Help us celebrate Japanese culture on Aug 30 & 31, 2025. Get a free shirt, meal, and festival entry! No experience needed. Join us! Apply online:
日系祭りでボランティア募集！ 8月30日・31日開催。日本の文化を一緒に祝いませんか？Tシャツ、食事、入場パス付き。経験不問！詳細・応募はウェブサイトより。

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Join Nikkei Matsuri as a volunteer – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Join us for the annual Nikkei Matsuri festival on August 30-31! We need your help to make this event a success.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM