Monthly Donations Update (June 26 — July 25, 2019)

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from June 26, 2019 — July 25, 2019 inclusive

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.

ADDED TO LEAF

Ambassador

Akiko Gomyo

Copper

Brian & Marcia Carr

Burgundy

George & Elaine Homma
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Lily Y. Kamachi
Louise Akuzawa & Ronald Kruschen
Sumiko Kamachi
Leigh A. Shoji-Lee

Red

Laurie Dinsmore
Sumiko Hui
Tom Teranishi
Mas & Kaori Yano

Orange

Ian Burgess
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Kelvin Higo
Dick Koyanagi
George Koyanagi
Yukimi Makihara
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Arlene K. Mayede
Hiroshi Minemoto
Russell & Gerry Nakamura
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Hayato Ueda
Dorothy Yamamoto

Yellow

Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Shig & Rae Kuwabara

Green

Jack & Teiko Harada
John Jamieson
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto

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GENERAL

Anonymous
Denise Egami
So-ichi Ishikawa
Japanese Womens Business Association
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
George Koyanagi
Kay Koyanagi
Alvin & Patricia Mackling
Wakako Morris
Sayoe Mukai
Mary Okabe
Yuko Shibata
Rick Tajiri
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Naomi & Jon Weiner
Margaret Yahiro

STEVESTON NIKKEI MEMORIAL PROJECT

Anonymous
Kelvin Higo
Jack & Teiko Harada
Kathleen Konishi

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Celebration of George Uyesugi’s 100th Birthday
The 3 Brothers: Dan Uyesugi, Roy Uyesugi, & Arthur Jonishi
Fred & Linda Yada and Family
Ken & Dorothy Yada and Family
Judy & Ed Whitehead and Family

In Celebration of Kiyo Goto’s 90th Birthday
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Memory of Aki Wakabayashi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya

In Memory of Chiyo Goto
Teruji Goto
Yaeko Nakamura
Sakae Ogaki
Margaret Shishido
Tomoko Yoshida

In Memory of Jane Ayukawa
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Keiko & Allan Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Ruby Y. Okano
Mikiko & Akira Oye
Irene L. Yano
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Memory of John K. MacRae
Barbara A. MacRae

In Memory of Kim & Larry Kobrle
Lily Y. Kamachi
Sumiko Kamachi

In Memory of Kimiyo Murao
Kelvin Higo

In Memory of Masaro Satake
Frank Hyodo
Mary & Grant McCracken
Linda, Tom, Stephanie, Matthew, Jessica & Ellen Kawamoto
Margaret, Ross & Michelle Yahiro

In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Jeff & Vivian Beckingham
Laura Dempsey
Marilyn A. Harris
Natalie Henault
Albert Kaga & Danny Engleson
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
Betty Nishimura
Mary Saruwatari
Pieta VanDyke
Lucy Yamashita
Thomas Yamashita & Susan Thompson

In Memory of Ronald Bain
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto

In Memory of Fumi Hamagami
Anonymous

In Memory of Steve Yamamoto
Arlene K. Mayede
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Keiko & Allan Mayede
Patsy Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Terry & Margaret Sakai
Dorothy Yamamoto

In Memory of Frank Yukio Higo
Kelvin Higo

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito

Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Nikkei Matsuri: Two Days of Family-Friendly Cultural Festivities

Nikkei Matsuri is One of the Largest Japanese Festivals in Canada!

It brings an authentic family-friendly “Matsuri” (festival) experience to Burnaby every summer at Nikkei Centre over the Labour Day weekend.

Hosted by the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), this two-day festival on August 31 and September 1 has something for everyone, and aims to showcase the pride of Japanese culture here in Canada. 

A matsuri (festival) has long been part of the cultural landscape in Japan. Many nikkei communities across North America and around the world carefully preserve and follow this tradition. Nikkei Matsuri provides a platform to celebrate Japanese culture through food, music, entertainment, games, and more.

The inaugural Nikkei Matsuri was held in 2013, and was originally organized by Nikkei Place Foundation, as a fundraiser for the NNMCC. The following summer, the organizing was handed over to the NNMCC, and has since become one of the biggest fundraising events of the year! All net proceeds benefit the NNMCC's cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and museum. 

There’s plenty to see, do, and eat at Nikkei Matsuri!

Come join the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre over the Labour Day weekend to be immersed in an authentic Japanese festival in your very own community.

• Enjoy delicious food offerings like manju, takoyaki, and ramen from local vendors.

• Join in on the Matsuri Star Power: Spotlight Nikkei panel, and hear from Nikkei film and TV stars Tamlyn Tomita, Kevan Ohtsji, and Jennifer Spence.

• Take in performances like taiko drumming and bon-odori dancing in the garden.

• Play games and win prizes in the Games Zone!

• See some amazing amateur talent at the Matsuri Star Talent Show in the event’s hall.

These are only some of the things to look forward to at the festival this year! Find out more at nikkeimatsuri.ca.

Get involved

If you are interested in getting involved, consider supporting Nikkei Matsuri as a sponsor or donor! You can have the chance to get your company or name showcased on the Lantern “Chochin” Wall display during the festival. Make a personal donation to Nikkei Matsuri and receive a charitable tax receipt. Or, bring your company on as an event sponsor and enjoy additional benefits. For more information about sponsorship or donations, contact Roger Lemire at rlemire@nikkeiplace.org.

You can also get involved with Nikkei Matsuri by joining the volunteer team!

Event Details

Nikkei Matsuri Family Festival
When: Sat. Aug 31 + Sun. Sept 1 | 11:00am — 7:00pm
Where: Nikkei Centre

Minister Tassi Visits with Seniors at Robert Nimi Nikkei Home

Nikkei Place Foundation recently received $24,000 in grant funding through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Through the Nikkei Legacy Project, we will purchase recording equipment to conduct interviews with Japanese Canadian seniors, in order to document their knowledge and experiences about their history and origins.

On Monday, July 8, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, was welcomed on a visit to Robert Nimi Nikkei Home by Nikkei Legacy Project leader Naomi Kawamura, Executive Director at Nikkei Place Foundation, as well as partners at Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, Cathy Makihara, Executive Director, and Ruth Coles, President of the Board. Her visit included meeting seniors, and sitting in on programs — seeing first-hand the positive impact that this grant will have in the lives of seniors at Nikkei Place. 

"We continue to build on measures that will improve the lives of Canadian seniors. In Budget 2019 our government made key investments that will help seniors enjoy a smooth transition into a financially secure, healthy and socially inclusive retirement. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are taking more steps to empower seniors by supporting opportunities where they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities."

– The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors

Stay tuned for more information about the Nikkei Legacy Project.

Monthly Donations Update (May 27 — June 25, 2019)

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from May 27, 2019 — June 25, 2019 inclusive

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.

ADDED TO LEAF

Visionary

Jane F. Nimi

Copper

Kikuye Komori
Maple Leaf Trading

Burgundy

Anonymous
Brian Tsuji

Red

Anonymous
Dan & Colleen Nomura
Tom Teranishi

Orange

Ian & Debbie Burgess
Keiko Funahashi
Donald Thomas Nishio
Chieko Yano

Yellow

Derek Inouye
John D. & Jean Turnbull (Miyazawa)
Yuchiro Watanabe

Green

Dr. & Mrs. John & Josie Yoshioka

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GENERAL

Anonymous
Jack S. Domitsu
Giant Octopus Restaurant Ltd.
Midori Hamamoto
Jay Haraga
The Frank H. Hori Charitable
Foundation
Wanda Madokoro
Yoshiye Nakata
Janet Nitta
Kenneth Robinson
Wayne Seller
Debra Suzuki
Hozumi Takahashi
Asae Tanaka
Glenn J. Tanaka
June Y. Tanemura
Charles Turpin
Hiroshi Yamamoto

STEVESTON NIKKEI MEMORIAL PROJECT

John Coulthard
Nancy M. Deshaw
Louise Doi
Timothy Hirose
Roy M. Matsuyama
Mr. Toshio Murao
Dan & Colleen Nomura
Terry & Margaret Sakai
David & Kei Takahashi
Joyce Tasaka

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Honour of Emily Yakashiro
Philip Storey

In Memory of Takeru (Tabo) Araki
Mary F. Kawamoto
Sachio & Betty Tomihiro

In Memory of Jane Ayukawa
Fumi Horii
James & Yoko Nishimura

In Memory of Ronald Bain
Sachi Pretty

In Memory of Michio Kishiuchi
Sam Yamamoto

In Memory of Kim & Larry Kobrle
Audrey Shimozawa

In Memory of Kimiyo Murao
Mr. Toshio Murao
Joyce Tasaka

In Memory of George & Gene Oikawa
Dave Macfarlane

In Memory of Marge Oike
Anonymous

In Memory of Steve Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Sueko Yamamoto

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito

Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Over $75,000 in net proceeds raised for dementia-friendly programs, awareness + more!

Helping Seniors Live Well

The Nikkei Place Charity Golf Tournament + Fundraising is run by Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, in partnership with Nikkei Place Foundation. Since 2015, we have been helping raise vital funding specifically for dementia-friendly programs, awareness, and more, at Robert Nimi Nikkei Home and outreach into the surrounding Burnaby area and Vancouver. Find out more here about the huge impact sponsors and donors have made in the lives of seniors.

This Year was the Best Yet: A Letter from the Nikkei Golf Committee

To all our friends, sponsors, donors and volunteers,

Thank you for helping #BeatTheOdds at our Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 31, 2019!

It was great to see you on Friday, May 31, 2019 for our annual Charity Golf Tournament at Burnaby's Riverway Golf Course! YOU have helped make this our best year yet!

The 2019 Nikkei Golf Committee can't thank you enough for coming out and supporting this year’s event! What a spectacular day it was, and we hope you and your team enjoyed raising money for dementia friendly programs, awareness, and more, for the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.

We raised over $75,000 in net proceeds for dementia-friendly programs, awareness, and more!

We extend a special thank you to the City of Burnaby, and Riverway Golf Course! We are so grateful for their partnership and support in helping make this the best year yet!

As mentioned during the banquet, in addition to our "Iki-Iki" dementia programs, we also offer “Outfight Parkinson”, and are currently waiting for approval to start another boxing based exercise program for seniors. Program updates will be made available on the Nikkei Seniors Society's website.

Don't forget to check out the photo gallery for some of the great moments from the tournament here.

This year, we were also happy to welcome the support of media partner Global BC, and print media sponsor What's On! Burnaby.

It was an another amazing year with Global meteorologist Yvonne Schalle as our emcee, and former Canadian tour pro, RBC's Darren Wallace, for hitting it close on #15. On course, golfers were treated to goodies from All Nippon Airways, and refreshments from The Keg Steakhouse + Bar tent.

We would not be nearly as successful without the generosity from our sponsors. Thank you to our Executive Sponsors (Bosa Properties, Fujiya, and Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation) and our Premium Sponsors (The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, and ONNI Group), and Patrons (Ken Yada & Family, and Jane Nimi & Patty Ruegamer) for their support! Click here to see a full list.

Thank you again for your tremendous support and making this our 4th consecutive sell out!

Sincerely,

The 2019 Nikkei Golf Committee
Glenn Tanaka, Joey Oikawa, Ruth Coles, Cathy Makihara, Bobby Ruegamer, Jay Hiraga, Karen Tanaka, and Cheryl Wong

What's 'Planned Giving' anyway?

Planned Giving in a Nutshell

Simply put, “Planned Giving” means creating a charitable gift now that will go to a charity you care about in the future — usually once you pass away.

It’s “planned” because it is the type of gift that is designated in your Will, and involves both consideration of your financial situation, and preparation, usually with a lawyer and financial advisor.

Why should I consider Planned Giving?

Planned Giving can get you thinking about the future, and the legacy you will leave once you’re gone. You may start to ask yourself “What type of world do you want to pass on to future generations?” and “How do I want to be remembered?” .

Increased Impact

Making a planned gift in your Will gives you the opportunity to give the gift of a lifetime to a causes you believe in. It allows you to leave a larger gift that may not be possible during your lifetime, while still remaining in control of your assets. In doing so, you can make a lasting impact on the type of world you would like to pass on to future generations.

Tax Benefits

Because of Canada’s tax regulations, a planned gift may provide substantial tax relief for you now or for your estate later.

Some people believe that giving to a charity will diminish the amount they are able to leave to their kids and loved ones. However, because of Canada’s tax regulations, you can give money to a charity that would otherwise be given to Canada Revenue Agency in taxes.

Continued Goodwill

After providing for your loved ones, your Will enables you to continue to help others. When a charity receives a planned gift, it can allow them to use it for something special — something that would not be possible otherwise. It can ensure your compassion for others will live on.

A Legacy of Your Own

You will be remembered as someone who helps the Nikkei community preserve and share history, heritage, and culture for future generations, and a better Canada.

Get the Facts

Learn more about the benefits of making a planned gift by downloading our Planned Giving Factsheet to help you get started, or visit our Planned Giving page.

If you have questions, or would like more detailed information, please contact us at 604.777.2122 or gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org

Volunteer at Nikkei Matsuri on Aug 31 + Sept 1!

Nikkei Matsuri festival needs YOU!

What is Nikkei Matsuri?

Nikkei Matsuri is a 2-day authentic Japanese festival filled with family friendly entertainment, food, games and more. All proceeds support Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

Volunteering at Nikkei Matsuri

The Nikkei Matsuri festival counts on a team of volunteers to help make everything run smoothly, and enjoyable for all festival goers. Volunteering your time at Nikkei Matsuri means making new friends, being part of a team, and supporting your community! Be a part of a family-friendly event that celebrates the significance of Japanese immigrants’ contribution to the Nikkei community.

We invite you to get involved, and choose to help out in the area that interests you most:

• Event Set-Up & Tear-Down

• Food Services

• Workshops

• Games

• Parking

• Merchandise

• Greeters & Information

• Registration & Tickets

• Stage Assistants

  ...and more!

Ready to sign up? Fill out the information requested through our volunteer application form and we’ll be in touch once the Volunteer Schedule is available! Deadline to register is Friday, August 16th, 2019.

For questions please contact volunteer.nikkeimatsuri@gmail.com

Free Admission on July 20: Come See the New Nikkei National Museum!

The Nikkei National Museum Re-Opens on July 20, and Celebrates with Free Admission

Mark Your Calendars! Free for one day only, on July 20.

Come visit the new Nikkei National Museum, and the new Karasawa Museum exhibit space with an inaugural exhibit called “Nikkei 日系”. This ambitious exhibit will elucidate milestone events of our community’s history in a non-linear and intersectional way. 

The Opening Reception will be on Saturday July 20, 2019, at 1:30 – 5:00pm. On this day, everyone is welcome as our guest. Regular admission is $5 or free with NNMCC membership. Please consider becoming a NNMCC member for future free access to the gallery, complimentary admission to all NNMCC events, and discounts in the museum shop.

Featuring a New Core Exhibit:

Nikkei 日系

Pronunciation: nee-kay

Literal translation: of Japanese ancestry

Definition: anyone with one or more ancestors from Japan, and/or anyone who self-identifies as Nikkei (XI COPANI Eleventh Pan-American Nikkei Conference 2001).

The term Nikkei originated in Japan during the Meiji imperial restoration, beginning in 1868, to identify Japanese immigrants and their descendants residing in foreign countries. Today, it is widely used within the Japanese diaspora worldwide but often requires explanation outside of Japan where the label is most relevant.

More than 25 individual and family stories, accompanied by rare and previously inaccessible personal belongings from the community, give evidence to lived experience of Nikkei in Canada. Discover unique stories of arrival, heroism in the face of racism, the resilience of community, and the experience of generations through the intersections of migration, racism, identity, and belonging.

The core exhibit promises, over time, to rotate through a repository of over 30,000 photographs, 35 metres of textual records, 500 oral history recordings, 100 film reels, and over 2500 artefacts and artworks, which continues to grow with the tireless efforts of our archive and collections team.

2019 Exhibit Programs*:

• July 20 - Opening of Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre from noon

• July 20 - Opening of new Karasawa exhibit space from 1:30pm

• Aug 24 - Film screening from 2pm of The Vancouver Asahi – 2014 directed by Yuya Ishii, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yuske Kamiji, Sosuke Ikematsu, Koichi Sato. Running time 133 minutes.

• Aug 31/Sept 1 - Gallery tours during Nikkei Matsuri

• Oct 8 – 11 - Alberta Sugar Beets Bus Tour

• Oct 17 – Nov 2 - Hold These Truths, Cultch Historic Theatre
  Directed by Lisa Rothe, starring Joel de la Fuente, exec produced by Tamlyn Tomita
  www.holdthesetruths.info

• Dec 14 - Nikkei Christmas Boutique

*Programs are subject to change. Please check centre.nikkeiplace.org for details and updates.

2020 plans include an inter-generational dialogue, art making, preserving photos, and genealogy workshops.

Nikkei Museum Education Gets New “Journeys” Education Kits

New and improved “Journeys” Education Kits to Launch Fall 2019!

Two updated kits will bring Japanese Canadian history and heritage to classrooms nationwide, with direct connections to BC’s Curriculum.

Kits provide students with object-based, multimedia learning tools to interact with Japanese Canadian experiences during the Second World War through primary and secondary sources, including authentic and replica artifacts and archival materials.

New and improved “Journeys” Education Kits to Launch Fall 2019!

When BC’s new curriculum launched in 2016, the NNMCC education team knew that it was time to update the Taiken Field Trip program and Journeys Education Kits. Finally, we will replace five older kits with two new kits for the 2019/2020 school year, available for educators to rent from anywhere across Canada.

Kits include lesson plans that incorporate all aspects of the kit for both elementary and secondary school classrooms, yet remain flexible, allowing teachers to develop class-specific lessons utilizing kit resource. The kits can be re-imagined by educators to create hands-on activities in informal learning environments such as galleries, museums and cultural centres, particularly as a complimentary addition to NNMCC Travelling Exhibits.

Redevelopment of the Journeys Education Kits was curated by Nathalie Picard in conjunction with her Masters in Public History at Carleton University, and made possible by support from the Province of British Columbia, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia Arts Council, NNMCC Auxiliary Committee, the Frank H. Underhill Endowment, and the Landscapes of Injustice Project.

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We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

Spring Update: Letter From Our Executive Director

Dear Friends of Nikkei Place,

It’s been an exciting spring so far at Nikkei Place – and there’s even more on the horizon!

In March, we celebrated Nikkei heroes at our annual Thomas Shoyama Gala, and raised funds for the Nikkei Place Foundation. On this night, we presented Kaye Kaminishi of the historic Vancouver Asahi baseball team with the Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award, for helping bridge racial divides through the game of baseball. We also recognized Shig and Akemi Hirai (owners of Fujiya and other businesses) for over three decades of entrepreneurial success and their immense generosity to the community. I also had the pleasure to award the Foundation’s 2018-19 Nikkei Youth Bursary Award to the Shin-Asahi baseball team as they embarked on a tour of Japan (read all about their trip here!)

I am happy to share with you that the Nikkei Place Foundation was recently awarded a federal “Employment and Social Development Canada” grant, which will help fund projects aimed at expanding the social participation of seniors at our charity. Stay tuned for more information about this new initiative!

Other exciting things include the 14th annual Nikkei Place Charity Golf Tournament, which happened on May 31st in support of Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, and the public re-opening of the Nikkei National Museum’s renovated space on July 20th (with free admission)!

What makes Nikkei Place is YOU

Since the founding of Nikkei Place, our community’s generosity has always been the backbone of Nikkei Place. Support from you and the rest of our community is what defines our past, our present, and our future. Giving to Nikkei Place Foundation means helping fund much-needed public programming, support and care for seniors, initiatives that inspire youth, and the extraordinary staff who make it all happen.

I invite you to stay tuned to our website for all the latest community updates. And if you haven't already received one in the mail, please check out our newest brochure to learn more about our core values, the many things that we are doing here at Nikkei Place, and what we aspire to do with the support of you and the community.

Please consider making a donation to the Nikkei Place Foundation today!

Warmly,

Naomi Kawamura
Executive Director, Nikkei Place Foundation