With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from August 15, 2025 — September 25, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from August 15, 2025 — September 25, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous (2)
Marion Arai & family
Marion Arai & family & Peter Pulis
Charlotte Bergman
Rigo Chan
Christine Chiba
Katsuji Haya
Elaine Homma
Aki & Hamako Horii
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Frances Lising
Garrett Louie
Matsumoto/Tanabe Families
Dianne Minamimaye
Janet Nasu
RBC Social Impact Team & RBC Dominion Securities-
Burnaby Branch
Paula Rogers
Mark Takahashi
Don Takaki
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Alan Uyesugi
Nikkei Next Chashitsu Tearoom Project
Yukiko Basley
Japanese Women's Business Association
Saeko Tsuda
Vancouver Shinpo
NNMCC Community Kitchen Renovation
Norine Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Terry Kondo
NNMCC Collections & Archives
Anonymous
Janet Izumi
NNMCC Museum Gallery
Anonymous
Elaine Homma
Sophie & Andrew Latimer
Doreen Lau
Elizabeth Lau
Sam Yamamoto
Nikkei Matsuri 2025
Fred & Linda Yada
Anonymous (3)
Max Becker-Pos
Denise Egami
Karen & Brian Esson
Gail Mayer
Patricia Miyagawa
Ed & Jenny Nakamoto
Yvonne Nakano
RBC Social Impact Team & RBC Dominion Securities- Burnaby Branch
Kumi Sutcliffe
Osamu (Sam) Virginia Tanaka
Rona Tanaka
Sakae Tanaka & Takahiko Miyake
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Shizuka Tsuzuki
Anonymous (2)
Chieko Chijiwa
Cathy Marumoto
Seiji & Sachi Matsuo
Shawn Nishimura
Deanna Oda
Kenso Okino
Roger Pratt
RBC Social Impact Team & RBC Dominion Securities-
Burnaby Branch
S. Saimoto
Ron Shimizu
Rick Tajiri
Hozumi Takahashi
Joyce Tasaka
Jean Wakahara
Sara Au Yeong
Nikkei Next Building Improvement Campaign
Anonymous
Sindy Easter
Ronan Joseph
Kami Insurance Ltd.
Diane Miki
Chikako Kawano Rahman
Sam Yamamoto
Honours & Tributes
In Honour of Emi
Max Becker-Pos
In Honour of Mas Nakade's 104th Birthday
Marion Arai & Family
In Honour of Toshiro & Mita Ozaki Shimizu
Ron Shimizu
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 104th Birthday
Marion Arai & Family & Peter Pulis
In Memory of Family & Extended Family
Patricia Miyagawa
In Memory of Hideo Bill Kajiwara
Anonymous (3)
Katsuji Haya
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Sophie & Andrew Latimer
Doreen Lau
Elizabeth Lau
Frances Lising
Matsumoto/Tanabe Families
Rick Tajiri
Don Takaki
Joyce Tasaka
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Toshiko & Hideo Bill Kajiwara
Elaine Homma
In Memory of Kaye Koichi Kaminishi
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
In Memory of Yoneko Kondo
Seiji & Sachi Matsuo
Sakae Tanaka & Takahiko Miyake
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
Shawn Nishimura
In Memory of Yoko Matsuno
Dianne Minamimaye
Paula Rogers
In Memory of Keiko Mayede
Christine Chiba
Gail Mayer
In Memory of Ian Miki
Chieko Chijiwa
Terry Kondo
In Memory of Dr. Patrick Miki
Diane Miki
In Memory of Shilo
Alan Uyesugi
In Memory of Sadako Shudo
Anonymous
In Memory of Ruby Gaye Tanaka
Ed & Jenny Nakamoto
In Memory of Shigeru (Bill) Tanaka
Aki & Hamako Horii
Osamu (Sam) Virginia Tanaka
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
In Memory of Michiyo (Mickie) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Yoko Uyeno
Cathy Marumoto
In Memory of Setsuko Yamashita
Karen & Brian Esson
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (3)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Lindsay Tonogai
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Akiko Gomyo
Sachie Harpain
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Koichiro “Ken” Kanazawa
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Patrick Y. & Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
Nikkei Next 50/50 Raffle Raises $12,440 at Nikkei Matsuri 2025!
Every ticket purchased helps build a stronger future for Nikkei Place, ensuring our museum, cultural centre and seniors residences continue to thrive for future generations.
Burnaby came alive over the Labour Day weekend as Nikkei Matsuri 2025 transformed Nikkei Place into a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, food, music, and community spirit. The two-day festival was packed with unforgettable moments that brought thousands of people together.
One of the weekend’s biggest highlights was the Nikkei Next 50/50 Raffle, which raised an incredible $12,440! Half of the proceeds support building improvements at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and Nikkei Place seniors residences through the Nikkei Next Campaign, while the other half went home with one very lucky winner—walking away with a $6,220 prize!
Congratulations to winning ticket #2283!
Every ticket purchased helps build a stronger future for Nikkei Place, ensuring our museum, cultural centre and seniors residences continue to thrive for future generations.
Big thanks to all our amazing volunteers who helped run the Nikkei Next 50/50 Raffle—we couldn’t have done it without you!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, or stopped by our booth at Nikkei Matsuri. Your support makes a real impact, and together we’re bringing the Nikkei Next vision to life - to renew the spaces that connect us at Nikkei Place.
Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts, & Culture Bursary Recipients Announced at Nikkei Matsuri 2025
The Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts, & Culture Bursary celebrates exceptional Japanese Canadian young leaders making a difference in their communities, providing essential assistance to pursue their goals. This year’s 2024-25 recipients were announced at the Nikkei Matsuri, giving festival-goers the chance to share in the excitement. We are proud to congratulate Xauni de Figueiroa and Isabel Geiger!
Xauni is now in her first year at the University of British Columbia. She is an award-winning ceramic artist whose work reflects her Japanese Canadian heritage. She is also a competitive dancer and swimmer, and a passionate leader in sustainability and inclusion. Xauni co-founded a bee-friendly environmental project, led her high school’s Green Team, and volunteers at cultural and community events.
Isabel is a standout student-athlete at Queen’s University. She is a two-time Ontario University Athletics Rowing All-Star, Rookie of the Year, and a multiple gold medalist in lightweight pair and 8+ events. Beyond competition, Isabel mentors and coaches young rowers, promotes diversity and inclusion in sport, and founded the Kitsilano Care Club, which connects students with isolated seniors.
Pictured: Xauni at Nikkei Matsuri for the Nikkei Youth Bursary cheque presentation ceremony
Each bursary recipient was selected not only for their achievements but also for their commitment to strengthening community connections, reflecting core values of Nikkei Place.
Congratulations once again to Xauni and Isabel - their passion inspires us all! We look forward to seeing all the amazing contributions they will continue to make in the years ahead.
Keep an eye out for the next Bursary application intake opening in Spring 2026!
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from June 26, 2025 — August 14, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from June 26, 2025 — August 14, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous (4)
Michael Cameron
Aiko Yamada Charlton
Chieko Chijiwa
Leanne Haya
Louvaine Kadonaga
Esther Lee
Norm Lee
Marion MacQueen
Wanda Madokoro
Jim Mason
Esther Matsubuchi
Kathy, Laureen, Nancy & Diane Miki
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Dan & Rury Nakagawa
Ed & Jenny Nakamoto
Shingo Nichols
Lori Tanaka
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Ronald Ui
Yumiko Wei
Nikkei Sakura Momiji Project
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
NNMCC Auxiliary
Mas & Kaori Yano
Nikkei Next Chashitsu Tearoom Project
Anonymous
NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Ellis Cheng
Tsuyoshi Hamanaka
Noriko Miki
The McGill Gang
Lawrence Tsuji
Ruth Tsukishima
Paul & Julie Tubajon
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
NNMCC Collections & Archives
Kate Kamo McHugh
NNMCC Education Programs
Michael Cameron
NNMCC Museum Gallery
Ed Kaminishi
Namiko Kunimoto
Nikkei Matsuri 2025
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Sam Yamamoto
Satsuki-kai
Molly & Robert Akune
Anonymous (5)
Miwako Aoki
Fujiko Egami
Keiko Funahashi
Toshie Hosonuma
Derek Inouye
Dennis & Cathy Kimoto
Nora MacArthur
Akiko Minato
Reiko & Masashi Moizumi
Amy Momotani
Atsuko Mori
Hiroshi & Mitsuyo Morita
Vickie & Ken Nakagama
Yuji Ohara
Chris Oikawa
Caroline Nishi & Ronald Okada
Barry Parish
Patty & Mikel Ruegamer
Kazuhiro Shibata
Akira Tamaki Charitable Account
Kiyoko Tanaka
Rona Tanaka
Hayato Ueda
Kirby Uno
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Patricia Wood-Yodogawa
Seniors Outreach Programs
Michael Cameron
The 18th Annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic
Greciana Langamon
Lawrence & Alison Napper
Joyce Shimokura
Anonymous (2)
Yasuhiko & Yuko Bando
Anna Chang
Keith Farquhar
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Grant & Lisa Hamakawa
Takashi Iwata
Paul & Diana Kariya
Glen Katsuyama
Phyllis Kobayashi
Lorna Koyanagi
Leva Lee
Pam De Leijer
Jim Mason
Akiko Minato
Hiroshi Minemoto
Harriet Miyagawa
Joe & Kathryn Mukuyama
Terry & Sumiko Nakano
Aileen Randall
Karla & Eric Schroter
Phil Shoji
Akira Takeda
Kiyoshi & Mutsumi Tani
Vincent WM Wong
Keiko Yakumo
Nikkei Next Building Improvement Campaign
Anonymous (3)
Lori & Tony Breen
Mary Eaglesham
Jack & Takayo Matsuda
Diane Miki
Yuki Omoto & Cindy Chow
Nagisa Onishi
Ayako Sakaino
Shinichi & Rumiko Sueyoshi
Honours & Tributes
In Memory of Mark Ando
Reiko & Masashi Moizumi
In Memory of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Michael Cameron
In Memory of Patricia Hatsuye Chan
Lori & Tony Breen
In Memory of Laurie Dinsmore
Jim Mason
In Memory of Frank Egami
Fujiko Egami
In Memory of Yutaka (Butch) Hamade
Joe & Kathryn Mukuyama
In Memory of Donna Adams & Miyoko Hara
Jack & Takayo Matsuda
In Memory of Roy Horio
Joe & Kathryn Mukuyama
In Memory of Koji Ito
Keith Farquhar
In Memory of Hideo Bill Kajiwara
Leanne Haya
Namiko Kunimoto
In Memory of Miyoshi Percy Kimoto
Dennis & Cathy Kimoto
In Memory of Tak (Takashi) Kitamura
Akiko Minato
In Memory of Kenny Kochi
Anonymous
Grant & Lisa Hamakawa
Esther Lee
Leva Lee
Norm Lee
Lori Tanaka
In Memory of Emiko Amy Koyanagi
Lorna Koyanagi
In Memory of Naomi Mary Matsuba
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Yoko Matsuno
Dan & Rury Nakagawa
Ed & Jenny Nakamoto
In Memory of Keiko Mayede
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Harriet Miyagawa
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Yumiko Wei
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Ian Miki
Anna Chang
Ellis Cheng
Tsuyoshi Hamanaka
The McGill Gang
Lawrence Tsuji
Paul & Julie Tubajon
In Memory of Dr. Patrick Miki
Kathy, Laureen, Nancy & Diane Miki
In Memory of Patrick Tsutomu Miki
Chieko Chijiwa
In Memory of Tsuneo Miki
Noriko Miki
In Memory of My Grandparents & Parents: Mukai & Yodogawa
Patricia Wood-Yodogawa
In Memory of Tosh Nakamoto
Pam De Leijer
Karla & Eric Schroter
In Memory of Noboru & Sentaro Omoto
Yuki Omoto & Cindy Chow
In Memory of Yume May Tahara
Nora MacArthur
In Memory of Chic & Henry Tanaka
Vickie & Ken Nakagama
In Memory of Mary Ayako Tanaka
Anonymous
In Memory of Ruby Gaye Tanaka
Phyllis Kobayashi
In Memory of Shigeru (Bill) Tanaka
Molly & Robert Akune
In Memory of Grace Eiko Thomson
Anonymous
In Memory of Hideo & Masaye Ui
Ronald Ui
In Memory of Chieko Mary Welt
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Hisayo Evelyn & Roy Hideo Yamada
Aiko Yamada Charlton
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (3)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Lindsay Tonogai
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Akiko Gomyo
Sachie Harpain
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Patrick Y. & Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from May 16, 2025 — June 25, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from May 16, 2025 — June 25, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous
Doris Kimura Charitable Giving
Rachel Rizko Enomoto Family
Deidre Hamaguchi
Christine Hamrol
Cheryl Honkawa
Scott Jan
Yumi Johnson
Ken Kajiwara
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Wesley Koyanagi
Chiyomi Matsuno
Taeko Sakakibara
Sam & Virginia Tanaka
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Mas & Kaori Yano
西川流カナダ名取５名
/Nishikawa Ryu Natori Dancers (5)
NNMCC Auxiliary
Marion Arai & Family
Pat Sakai
NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Noriko Miki
Neal Nakano
Nikkei Next Chashitsu Tearoom Project
Anonymous (2)
Akiko Gomyo
Yasuyo Bosshardt
Tara O’Connor
Yasuko Takahashi
Marina Tsujimura
Nikkei Matsuri 2025
Akiko Gomyo
Greciana Langamon
Kaori Lytton
Marion Arai & Family
Wesley Koyanagi
Lisa Nasu
Albert & Linda Perkins
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
The 18th Annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic
Anonymous (2)
Appia Developments
Chieko Chijiwa
Jane Nimi & Family
David Perkins
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Glenn Tanaka
Strand Properties
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Mark Waslen
Gerald & Caryn Horii, Michael & Sue Horii, Janice McMillan & Fumi Horii, Kelly & Dyan Uyeno
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Sachi Pretty
Chuck Tasaka
Akio Tsuji
Roy & Yuriko Uyeda
Dorothy Yamamoto
Honours & Tributes
In Celebration of Dr. Akira & Hamako Horii’s 65th Wedding Anniversary
Gerald & Caryn Horii, Michael & Sue Horii,
Janice McMillan & Fumi Horii, Kelly & Dyan Uyeno
Sam & Virginia Tanaka
Dorothy Yamamoto
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Honour of Akira & Hamako Horii
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
In Honour of Ian Miki
Chieko Chijiwa
Noriko Miki
Neal Nakano
In Honour of Fumiko Nakade’s 101st Birthday
Marion Arai & Family
In Memory of Tak (Takashi) Kitamura
Lisa Nasu
In Memory of Yoshiko Koyanagi
Wesley Koyanagi
In Memory of Yoko Matsuno
Cheryl Honkawa
Yumi Johnson
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Chiyomi Matsuno
西川流カナダ名取５名/
Nishikawa Ryu Natori Dancers (5)
In Memory of Keiko Mayede
Marion Arai & Family
Christine Hamrol
Fumiko Horii
Sachi Pretty
Pat Sakai
Taeko Sakakibara
Chuck Tasaka
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
In Memory of Masuo & Shigeko Nagasaka
Albert & Linda Perkins
In Memory of Tosh Nakamoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto
In Memory of Harumi Ono
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
In Memory of Yaeko Uyesugi
Akio Tsuji
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (3)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Lindsay Tonogai
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from April 24, 2025 — May 15, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from April 24, 2025 — May 15, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous
Carole Griffin
Les Merson
Evelyn Negoro
Masami Hanashiro
Scott Jan
Kerri Nakahara
Margaret Sakon
Hayato Ueda
Carole & John Wevers
Carol Yakura
Nikkei Next Capital Campaign
Anonymous (2)
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Nikkei Next Chashitsu Tearoom Project
Anonymous
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Nikkei Matsuri 2025
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Alan & Wakako Morris
Carrie Okano
Dennis Shikaze
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Kumio & Harumi Okamoto
Tom & Shigeko Uyeyama
The 18th Annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic
Janice Dungate
Paul & Diana Kariya
WeConstruX Investment Corp
Tom H. Motomochi
Roberta H. Nasu
Honours & Tributes
In Memory of Harumi Ono
Kumio & Harumi Okamoto
Tom & Shigeko Uyeyama
In Memory of Yoko Matsuno
Roberta H. Nasu
In Memory of Sanzo & Kinori Oka
Les Merson
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Lindsay Tonogai
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from March 22, 2025 — April 23, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from March 22, 2025 — April 23, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
Anonymous
Claire Dewar
Elizabeth A Gallant
Masami Hanashiro
Elaine Homma
Fumiko Horii
May H. Ishikawa
Scott Jan
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Mas Kitagawa
Tim Lyon
Les Merson
Gerry Nakamura
Dereck Oikawa Family
Kiyo Goto & Joyce Oikawa
Joni Pleau
Joyce Trinh
Mireille Bilodeau VongPhit
Ryoko Ward
NNMCC Collections & Archives
Mihoko Kanashiro
Nikkei Matsuri 2025
Anonymous
Kazuo Bessho
Elaine Homma
Anonymous (2)
Miyako Hirai
Emi Kitano
The 18th Annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic
Stanley & Audrey Kanegawa
Gloria & Paul Ross
Hiroshi Yamamoto
Anonymous (2)
Atsushi Ide
Marilynn Kobayashi
Rich & Nancy Minato
Louise Noguchi
Sam Yamamoto
Honours & Tributes
In Memory of Masami Fujita
Tim Lyon
In Memory of Ken Iwasa
Joni Pleau
In Memory of Kaye Koichi Kaminishi
Elaine Homma
Mas Kitagawa
Marilynn Kobayashi
In Memory of Naomi Mary Matsuba
Elizabeth A Gallant
Fumiko Horii
May H. Ishikawa
In Memory of Yoko Matsuno
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Kiyo Goto & Joyce Oikawa
In Memory of Tad Nishigawa
Miyako Hirai
In Memory of Shiro Oye & Yaeko Shirley Oye
Rich & Nancy Minato
In Memory of Aurora Soerbo
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Marion Miwa Hoshino Sunahara
Les Merson
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from February 25, 2025 — March 21, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from February 25, 2025 — March 21, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
General
Anonymous
Gordon Bryan
Deidre Hamaguchi
Scott Jan
Brenda Joy
Minori Miki
Harry & Akemi Mizuta
Paul Osaki
Yosh Saito
Ken & Dorothy Yada
Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund
Noriko Miki
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Mas & Kaori Yano
Tetsuo (Ted) and Frances Itani Endowment Fund
Anonymous
Catherine L. Hoogerhyde
Gordon Bryan
Anonymous
Gloria & Paul Ross
Sachie Harpain
Yosh Saito
Gordon Bryan
Cathy Makihara
Fred & Linda Yada
Fumiko Horii
Taeko Darlene
In Honour of Nobby Ishikawa’s 88th Birthday
Fumiko Horii
In Memory of Roy Hamaguchi, Audrey (Nagano) Hamaguchi
Deidre Hamaguchi
In Memory of Tetsuo (Ted) Itani
Anonymous
Catherine L. Hoogerhyde
In Memory of Tsuneo Miki
Noriko Miki
In Memory of Harumi Ono
Harry & Akemi Mizuta
In Memory of Yaeko Uyesugi
Fred & Linda Yada
Ken & Dorothy Yada
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Estate of Dennis Yuji Enomoto
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Cathy Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Diane Miki
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida
Expanding Access to History: Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. Signs MOU to Strengthen TAIKEN Field Trips Program
We are pleased to share an exciting development for the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC)!
On February 14, 2025, the NNMCC officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Canada Ltd., launching a three-year partnership that will enhance and expand their TAIKEN Field Trips Program.
Pictured: Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between NNMCC and Mitsubishi Canada Ltd., witnessed by Consul General Takahashi
The TAIKEN Field Trip offers an immersive educational program that brings Japanese Canadian history and culture to life, exploring key moments from early immigration to the internment era and beyond. Through this partnership more students will participate in enhanced activities supported by the expansion of educational resources, providing an improved field trip experience.
Thank you to Mitsubishi Canada Ltd. for their dedication to education and cultural understanding. Together, we are making Japanese Canadian history more engaging, accessible, and impactful for future generations!
With Gratitude: Thank You to Our Recent Nikkei Place Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors from January 27, 2025 — February 24, 2025 inclusive
The following list recognizes gifts made from January 27, 2025 — February 24, 2025 inclusive
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
General
Kathy & Derek Bonin
Deidre Hamaguchi
Ruth Ikoma
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Lorna Koyanagi
Reiko Kurushima
Les Merson
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Roberta H. Nasu
Herbert Ono & Tara O’Connor
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Anne Uchiyama
Ryoko Ward
Eiko Zhao
Nikkei Centre Chashitsu Tearoom Project
Mel & June Tanemura
Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Junko, Yuki & Elina Kurahashi
Reiko Kurushima
Philip Nishikihama
Hiro Tsujimoto
M. Tsujimoto
Nikkei National Museum Collections & Archives
Kesia Nagata
Laura Kumi Saimoto
Laura Sakai
Sea Island Heritage Society
Ray & Joyce Shimokura
Jason Vanderhill
Neil Whaley
Susan Yatabe
Tetsuo (Ted) and Frances Itani Endowment Fund
Jane Anderson
Phyllis & Gotham Bruce
Nancy & Richard Minato
General
Anonymous
Miwako Aoki
Michael & Ruth Coles
Doug Egami
Sumi Kinoshita
Cheryl Kosaka
Margaret Sakon
18th Annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic 2025
Sam Yamamoto
Anonymous
Art & Lynne Heeney
Irene H. Imai
Tony Imai
William Liao
Arlene K. Mayede
Donald Mayede
Tatsutoki & Karen Mizushima
Tom & May Mukai
Janet Nasu
Robert Nelson
Jean Wakahara
Betty Welsby
In Honour of Satsuki-kai
Cheryl Kosaka
In Memory of Helen Best
Betty Welsby
In Memory of Lynn (Ito)
Hall, Tosh and Ritsuko Ito
Reiko Kurushima
In Memory of Roy & Audrey (Nagano) Hamaguchi
Deidre Hamaguchi
In Memory of Ted Itani
Jane Anderson
Phyllis & Gotham Bruce
Nancy & Richard Minato
In Memory of John Kamada
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Kaye Koichi Kaminishi
Kathy & Derek Bonin
In Memory of Naomi Mary Matsuba
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Reiko Kurushima
Roberta H. Nasu
In Memory of Ian Miki
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Junko, Yuki & Elina Kurahashi
Philip Nishikihama
Hiro Tsujimoto
M. Tsujimoto
In Memory of Kanekichi & Naoye Morisawa
Sumi Kinoshita
In Memory of Takeo Ujo Nakano
Les Merson
In Memory of Yukio Tony Nasu
Janet Nasu
In Memory of Robert Katsumasa Okazaki
Les Merson
In Memory of Harumi Ono
Michael & Ruth Coles
Irene H. Imai
Tony Imai
Arlene K. Mayede
Donald Mayede
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Tatsutoki & Karen Mizushima
Tom & May Mukai
Jean Wakahara
In Memory of Naomi Irene Weiner
Ryoko Ward
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Jun Hayashida
Estate of Tom Teranishi
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Todd
Estate of Nancy Miyuki Oka Woodward
Monthly Giving Club
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Michael & Frances Johnson
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Setsu Miyanishi
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Sunni Nishimura
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Gloria & Paul Ross
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Charlotte Takasaki
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Yumiko Hiroike Turco
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yama
Jack Yeh
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
William Umezuki
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Junko Yoshida