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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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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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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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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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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 ☕🥤🍦🍫🍞🍱🍙
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
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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.
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org

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August 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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August 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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August 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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August 8, 2025 at 4:46 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.
🔗 nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
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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August 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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August 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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August 7, 2025 at 4:43 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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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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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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Join a workshop to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture at one of our workshops.

Ikebana flower arrangement
July 5

Temari Workshops
July 6

Summer Kimono dressing class
July 6

Indigo Dye
July 12
August 14

Japanese Folk Dance
Every Sunday

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June 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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🎋 Join us for the #TanabataMarket Sun, July 6, 11-4pm. 🛍️Explore unique finds, enjoy Japanese food, & bring kids for fun! 🌟Write wishes. Meet a ninja. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with free admission & stage performances. 👘Yukata photos encouraged.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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You're invited to the opening of "Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity, Part Two" on Thursday, May 29, 6-8 PM.
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May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Yuka Morino will be teaching a new class for making lacquerware as well as her regular Kintsugi class on Saturday, June 21. Limited capacity—reserve your spot today.
Visit our website for more information.

拭き漆と金継ぎのワークショップを6月21日（土）に開催します。

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May 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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🌳 Also at the Nikkei Centre (Ellipse Lobby), the Nikkei Bonsai Society presents their Show & Sale, May 24-25, 10am-4pm. FREE admission! Bonsai, pots & more for sale.

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May 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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🌸 Celebrate 60 years of flower arrangement 🌸 The Vancouver Ikebana Association presents their Spring Show at the Nikkei Centre (Hayashi Hall), May 24-25.

Exhibition: Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Demonstrations: Sat 12pm & 2pm, Sun 12pm

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May 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony at Nitobe Garden (UBC) Sun May 18! Guided by Urasenke instructor Yasuko Takahashi, benefiting Nikkei Centre Tearoom Project.
Seats: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (12 each). Tickets: $35 + garden entry.
Tix: bit.ly/nikkeitea
Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/support-us/n...
April 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM