We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported the Nikkei Place Foundation Sakura Gala on October 5th, 2024. Together, we celebrated kizuna—the bonds and connections that unite us, bridge generations, and foster a strong sense of belonging in our community.
The Sakura Gala is the signature fundraising event for the Nikkei Place Foundation. Your support helps ensure the sustainability of our operations, benefiting the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised a total of $115,000 at the Sakura Gala - exceeding our goal! These funds will directly support vital initiatives of the Nikkei Place Foundation in strengthening Nikkei Place and the community as a whole. Thank you for making this possible!
We invite you to join us at the next Sakura event on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Nikkei Centre, as we continue to build these connections and celebrate our shared heritage. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!
We were proud to honour Ruth Midori Coles (nee Nakatani), founding Director and past President of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
We were proud to honour Dan Nomura, former CEO of Canfisco and a dedicated contributor to the Nikkei community
We were proud to honour Dennis Shikaze for his contributions to the growth of Cantrail Coach Lines and nonprofit organizations such as the Nikkei Place, Tonari Gumi, and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival.
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Aburi Restaurants Canada
Dexter Realty
DLA Piper
Fujiya
Kami insurance agencies Ltd.
Gift-in-Kind
Great Bear Carbon Credit Corporation
Chief John P. Henderson
Consul General Kohei Maruyama
Gail Mayer
Banana Leaf
BC Lions
Canadian Fishing
Canadian Tire
Cathy Makihara
Coast Hotels
Daniel Chocolates
Deborah Griswold
Granted Sweater Company Inc.
ITSUMO HOME INC.
Ken Yada
Kiyo Godo
Listel Hotel
LUCKY CAT QUILT SHOP
Lumette
Nose and Hearts Scentwork Supplies
Ruth & Mike Coles
Sam Yamamoto
Sasaki Art Gallery
Tien Neo Eamas
UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Yuji's restauranT
Jane Nimi
Satoko Uyesugi / Judy & Ed Whitehead
Michael Coles
Ruth Cridland
Yoshiko Karasawa
Fred & Linda Yada
Dennis Shikaze
Masami Hanashiro
Laura Saimoto
Anonymous
Masako Arima
Cypress Capital Management
Donald Campbell
Dean Dalke
Janice Fujikawa
Gastaldo Concrete Ltd.
Akiko Gomyo
Bill Gruenthal
Keiko Honda
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Paul Kariya
Sharon Kawasaki-Chan
Eunice Lee
Mecklai Tax & Accounting Inc.
Karen Nishi
Dan Nomura
Next Level Games CARE Team
Nagisa Onishi
David Perkins
Sher & Howie Shikaze
Glenn Tanaka
Brian Tsuji
Ruichiro & Sayo Wakita
Judy Whitehead
Chair
Brian Tsuji
Commitee Members
Donald Campbell
Ruth Coles
Paul Kariya
Cathy Makihara
Craig Natsuhara
Karen Tanaka
For information on partnership opportunities or to make an auction donation, please contact Keiko Funahashi, Executive Director, at gala@nikkeiplacefoundation.org