By Terry Watada The Toronto summer of 2005 was the so-called “Summer of the Gun”. 52 were shot dead. By June 2016, the number of shooting deaths in the city rose to 21. Appalling figures with many, many tragic consequences not only for the victims but for family and friends. Perpetrators too ruined their lives....
Woodbine Park, September 4, 2016 by David Fujino “Like a ninja, ACE-K’s moves are swift and precise. His jaw-dropping routine will amaze crowds with his unique set of acrobatics and juggling and some of the most insane balloon manipulation ever. This Japanese sensation is a must-see!” After reading the above energetic Buskerfest press release, I...Continue reading
Hello everyone, I am currently a JET Programme Assistant Language Teacher here in Sendai. I would like to present the National Association of Japanese Canadians with a gift of a book that symbolizes Canada-Japan bilateral relations. I do not wish to overwhelm you with too much exposition so I will try my best to be...Continue reading
The National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) and Japanese Canadians join with Japanese Americans and allies who are denouncing the racist acts and rhetoric following the US election. The election of Donald Trump appears to have emboldened many to speak and act on their belief that differences in race, ethnicity, and religion are to blame...Continue reading
December 7, 2016 Premier Kathleen Wynne Constituency Office 795 Eglinton Ave East. Unit 101 Toronto, Ontario M4G 4E4 Dear Premier Wynne Re: MPP Soo Wong Private Members Bill 79 to proclaim Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day As the only organization representing 17 member associations across Canada (4 in Ontario), the National Association of Japanese Canadians wish...
By Art Miki, Chair The mandate of the Community Renewal Fund (CRF) Committee is to respond to the request of NAJC Full Member organizations and Supporting Member organizations based on the motion that was adopted at the NAJC Annual General Meeting in Victoria, BC on September 26, 2015. The motion adopted by National Council is...
By Terry Watada It’s the end of 2016 and I find myself in an increasingly alien world. Everyone has a smart phone and developing neck pains from bending the head over to see the world on a tiny screen. Whenever I see someone walking and talking on a cell, I think to myself, “You’re not...Continue reading
“Seventy Five Years is Long Enough” a working paper by Dr. John Price, University of Victoria Centre for Asia Pacific Migration and Mobility Program Access: http://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/docs/MMP_Price_Working_Paper_v2.pdf. The National Executive Board of the NAJC supports the views presented by Dr. John Price in his working paper, “Seventy Five Years is Long Enough”. The unilateral apology delivered...Continue reading
Japanese Restaurant 582 Yonge St., Toronto 416 968-7054 by David Fujino It’s a hole in the wall — or how about a narrow slash of a restaurant on Yonge Street at Wellesley Street West? Now, we all have our go-to Japanese restaurants in downtown Toronto — perhaps Konnichiwa on Baldwin Street and Ema Tai...