Monthly Donations Update (September 28, 2023 — October 27, 2023 inclusive)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from September 28, 2023 — October 27, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from September 28, 2023 — October 27, 2023, 2023 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Sylvia Skratek
Joann Tsumura
Yuichiro Watanabe
Mas & Kaori Yano
NNMCC BLOOM - The Superlative Artistry of Japan Event
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Akiko Gomyo
Yoshiko Karasawa
Suki’s
NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Noriko Miki, Joseph Miki, Debbie Miki Parsche
NNMCC Japanese Canadian War Memorial Fund
National Association of Japanese Canadians Conference
Kevin Okabe
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous
Rumi Sasaki
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Robert & Cathey K. Hoogerbrug
Kumi Sutcliffe
In Celebration of Sam Yamamoto's 102nd Birthday
Tim Collins
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Elaine Homma
Kazuko Koyanagi
A. Minato
In Honour of Masako Fukawa
Les Merson
In Honour of the Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee
Kevin Okabe
In Memory of Yoshiko Hirano
Anonymous
Carina Abe
Marcia Carr's Work Family at the Specialized Seniors/ NP Clinics
Benoit Guilbault
Mike & Gina Hall
Elaine Homma
Sherri Kensall
Itidal Sadek
In Memory of Joan Inouye
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of Fumio Kanno
Donald & Sharon Tasaka
In Memory of Lillian Lee
Kiyo Goto
Joyce Oikawa
In Memory of Dr. Patrick Miki
Dr. Akira Horii & Hamako Horii
Noriko Miki, Joseph Miki and Debbie Miki Parsche
Katherine Potzler
In Memory of Tadashi & Sumiko Sato
Kimiko Sato
In Memory of Gary Sutcliffe
Diane Shikaze & Michael Borowski
In Memory of Mary Ayako Tanaka
Meredith Garritsen
In Memory of Tom Teranishi
Anonymous
Ruth & Michael Coles
Dick & Setsuko Komori
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
In Memory of Dan & Sho Uyesugi and George Uyesugi
Gail Hirsch
Yaeko Uyesugi
In Memory of Harue Yoshida
Kimiko Sato
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Hiroko Shimizu
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Miyoko Watanabe
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Heritage Estate 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
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Legacy Gifts
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of Gordon Kadota
Estate of Laurie Dinsmore
Meet Our 2022-23 Bursary Recipient
Please join us in taking a moment to congratulate our 2022-23 Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient - the Kamloops Judo Club!
Please join us in taking a moment to congratulate our 2022-23 Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient - the Kamloops Judo Club!
The Kamloops Judo Club Society has been dedicated to teaching the principles and philosophy established by the founder of judo over the years. The Club has not only produced many champions at the national and provincial levels but has developed many outstanding citizens who became leaders in the City of Kamloops.
About the Bursary
The $1,000 NYAB is awarded annually and recognizes the achievements of Canadian Nikkei youth student-athletes who foster excellence in sports, academics and community leadership. It was made possible through a generous donation by the Nikkei Hockey Program.
Monthly Donations Update (July 28, 2023 — August 30, 2023 inclusive)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from July 28, 2023 — August 30, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from July 28, 2023 — August 30, 2023 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Anonymous
Amanda Haswell
Delano Ishida
Ed Kaminishi
William Kamitakahara
Setsu Miyanishi
Fred & Linda Yada
Norine K. Yamamoto
Nikkei Matsuri 2023
Takako Iura
Greciana Langamon
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Fred & Linda Yada
NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous (2)
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Anonymous (3)
Ruth & Michael Coles
Kelvin & Kay Higo
John Kamitakahara
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Leslie & Phyllis Murata
Yuji Ohara
Carol Nishi & Ronald Okada
Hayato Ueda
Howard Uyede
Fred & Linda Yada
In Loving Memory of Nancy Machiko Cameron (nee Uyesugi)
Michael Cameron
In Memory of Mary Hamakawa
Anthony & Kazuko Dufficy
Chris Saito
Jean Wakahara
Ryoko Ward
Caroline Yamashita
In Memory of Lucy Hayashi
Dennis & Elaine Kamiya
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Ryoko Ward
In Memory of Joan Inouye
John Kamitakahara
In Memory of Gordie Iwata
Yoko Nishimura
In Memory of Toshiko Kajiwara
Haruyo Judy McKinnon
In Memory of Tsuneo Miki ~ NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Manami A. Calvo
Kazuko Inaba, Ken Inaba & Ayumi Inaba
Dan & Mitsue Kurahashi
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Minori Miki
Noriko Miki
Jane Nimi
Masao & Fumiko Noguchi
Mitsuyo Ozaki
Miyo Saito
Tsuyako Sokugawa
Ikuko Suzuki
Junko Tomita & Chie Anderson
Tracey, Anibal Valente & Family
Ryoko Ward
Sam Yamamoto & Family
Charito Yuen
In Memory of Dr. Patrick Miki ~ NNMCC Building Maintenance Fund
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
In Memory of Kevin Nakamoto
May H. Ishikawa
In Memory of Emily Saito
Ryoko Ward
In Memory of Eva Takako Shiho
Anonymous
In Memory of Mary Ayako Tanaka
Dr. Akira Horii & Hamako Horii
Sharon Kawasaki-Chan
Jack & Takayo Matsuda
Jane Nimi
Nancy Ranger
In Memory of Tom Teranishi
Dr. Akira Horii & Hamako Horii
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Jane Nimi
Barbara Shishido
In Memory of Michiyo (Mickie) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Roy Uyesugi
Fred & Linda Yada & Family
Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family
In Memory of Naomi Irene Weiner
Ryoko Ward
In Memory of Nobby Yamamoto
Masako Hori
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Miyoko Watanabe
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Monthly Donations Update (June 28, 2023 — July 27, 2023)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from June 28, 2023 — July 27, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from June 28, 2023 — July 27, 2023 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Betty, Michelle & Brent Comartin
Doris Kimura Charitable Giving Account
James Hong
Tomoko Konagaya
Wanda Madokoro
Esther Matsubuchi
North Shore Numismatic Society
Kumi Shanahan
Takumi & Elaine Tsumura
Nikkei Matsuri 2023
Dean L. Dalke
Tomohiko Kato
Nancy Okano
Kumi Shanahan
Nikkei Place Foundation
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Tomoko Konagaya
Hideko Onouye
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Susan H. Gratton
Tomoko Konagaya
In Celebration of Sumi Kamachi’s Birthday
Noriko Atobe
Craig Inouye
Doug & Jennifer Kamachi
Mark & Tanya Kamachi
Steve & Delaina Kamachi
Sumiko Kamachi
Dr. Yosh & Jean Kamachi
Tsuyako Sokugawa
Josephine Tsen
Kurt & Mona Watters
In Honour of the Japanese Canadian Survivors
Charles Tasaka
In Memory of Arlene Clark
Kumi Sutcliffe
In Memory of Mary Hamakawa
Kazume & Lloyd Berry
Aiko M. Hamakawa
Grant & Lisa Hamakawa
Taeko Hamakawa
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Ken & Michiko Kochi
Calorine Yamashita
In Memory of Kimie Kay Hashimoto
Gordon & Dawn McDonell
In Memory of Fumio Kanno
Kiyo Goto
Joyce Oikawa
In Memory of Tsuneo Miki
Akiko Ikeuchi
Keiko Funahashi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Junko Tomita & Chie Anderson
In Memory of Frank Nishimura
NNMCC Tashme Historical Project
Raymond Reilly
Nancy Wallace
In Memory of Yeiji, Kinuyo & Alan Omae
Darrel & Dorothy Omae
In Memory of Emily Saito
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Eva Takako Shiho
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
In Memory of Masataka Suga
Hiroko Stuart
In Memory of Dan & Sho Uyesugi
Judy & Ed Whitehead
In Memory of Nancy Yamamoto
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Patsy Mayede
In Memory of Nobby Yamamoto
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Patsy Mayede
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Miyoko Watanabe
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Heritage Estate 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
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Legacy Giving Circle
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of Gordon Kadota
Estate of Laurie Dinsmore
Nikkei Matsuri returns Sept. 1-3 at Nikkei Centre
Celebrate Japanese Culture at the Nikkei Matsuri and Zenyasai events
Nikkei Matsuri returns Sept. 1-3 at Nikkei Centre
The 11th annual Nikkei Matsuri festival takes place on September 1-3, 2023, to celebrate Japanese culture. We invite families and all ages in Metro Vancouver and beyond to join this authentic cultural celebration!
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) is excited to announce the 11th annual Nikkei Matsuri, a cultural celebration of an authentic Japanese festival. Taking place at the Nikkei Centre in Burnaby, this vibrant gathering will provide an immersive experience for families and individuals alike to enjoy the richness of Japanese culture.
Nikkei Matsuri is the NNMCC's largest fundraising event of the year, with all proceeds helping provide important funding for their cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and museum. This festival is not possible without the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners and members. Your contribution helps bring the community together by making enjoyable and affordable programs possible. Thank you to all our supporters!
Opening Ceremony in front of the Yagura Tower (2022)
This year, a pre-festival “Zenyasai Beer Garden” celebration with will take place on Friday, September 1, with the main festivities happening on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3.
Zenyasai is an evening of music, art, and relaxation in the picturesque and festive Nikkei Garden. The event features summertime house music, hi-tech soul vibes, dancing with DJs Rennie Foster, Byegas, Move78, and live mural painting by celebrated artist Taka Sudo.
The Nikkei Matsuri festival serves as a cultural gathering place inviting everyone to participate in the celebration of Japanese heritage. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of dance and music performances, powerful taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations by local artists, and much more. Visit the festival website for a list of performances. Special guests KAMUI, samurai artists, are travelling from Japan to grace the event.
Samurai Artists KAMUI from Japan
Japanese drum performance by Chibi Taiko (2022)
Bushido Performance (2022)
Monthly Donations Update (May 26, 2023 — June 27, 2023)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from May 26, 2023 — June 27, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from May 26, 2023 — June 27, 2023 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Anonymous
Ron & Marion MacQueen
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
NNMCC Auxiliary
Roger Kishi
Nikkei Matsuri 2023
Akiko Gomyo
Alan & Wakako Morris
Sam Yamamoto
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous (4)
Denise Egami
Takashi Iwata
Rae Kuwabara
Kazuhiro Shibata
Rick Tajiri
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Takiko & Takehisa Kawasaki
Albert & Linda Perkins
Yukihide & Kazuko Ogasawara
Nikkei Place Charity Golf Classic
Janice Dungate
Yuki Kurozumi
Jane Nimi
In Honour of Sumi Kamachi
Gayle Oliver
In Memory of Frank Egami
Fujiko Egami
In Memory of Mary Hamakawa
Michiyo Maeda
M. Susan Thompson
Brian Yamashita
Emily Yamashita
Garry Yamashita
Kiyoshi Yamashita
Kumiko Yamashita
Thomas Yamashita
In Memory of Gordon & Donald Hoita
Toyoko & Alan Oikawa
In Memory of Tadaka Kawase
A McKinnon
In Memory of Miyoshi Percy Kimoto
Phil & Pauline Cooper
In Memory of Kaye Kishibe
Sheila Laidlaw & Laidlaw Family
In Memory of Kevin Nakamoto
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
In Memory of Len Sakakibara
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of Eva Takako Shiho
Carol Nishi & Ronald Okada
Osamu & Virginia Tanaka
Cydney, Nellie & Terry Wong
In Memory of Paul Tanaka
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
In Memory of Hideo & Misaye Ui
Ronald Ui
In Memory of Dan Uyesugi
Yasuhiko & Yuko Bando
Akio Tsuji
In Memory of Nobby Yamamoto
Constance S. Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Heritage Estate 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
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Legacy Giving Circle
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of Gordon Kadota
Estate of Laurie Dinsmore
Nikkei Place Charity Classic golf tournament raises over $300,00 net!
It was an inspiring and record-breaking year — the 2023 Golf Committee extends a big thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and golfers for the instrumental support!
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society is proud to announce that the 16th annual Nikkei Place Charity Classic golf tournament, presented by Google, Rogers Kinetic Wireless, and Fido Skynet Wireless, on Friday, May 26, 2023, was a tremendous success, with over $300,000 net raised!
120 golfers enjoyed a fun day out on the links, raising funds for dementia friendly programs, activities, and resources for the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society. We were honoured to have Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, Consul General Maruyama, and Deputy Consul General Okagaki in attendance. Global BC meteorologist Yvonne Schalle joined as our premium reception emcee, CPGA Golf Professional, Seymour Golf & Country Club’s Lindy Miyashiro, hit it close on #15, and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre team served up refreshments.
It was an inspiring and record-breaking year — the 2023 Golf Committee extends a big thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and golfers for the instrumental support! They helped raise $75,000, which was more than what the tournament has raised in previous years.
Many thanks, to our Tournament Matching Donors, Ken & Junko Shinozaki for their $75,000 donation to bring the tournament total to $150,000. In 2024, our programs will be realized.
With an unexpected donation from Jane Nimi & Family of $150,000, this will enable more programs and initiatives to help meet the increasing needs of seniors, for which we are very grateful.
We also extend a special thank you to the City of Burnaby for their partnership and support.
With this funding we can expand our “Iki Iki” social day programs, “Outfight Parkinson’s” boxing, and “Kenko Talks” seminars. More information about programs are available online at seniors.nikkeiplace.org/programming
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Donors
Monthly Donations Update (April 27, 2023 — May 25, 2023)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from April 27, 2023 — May 25, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from April 27, 2023 — May 25, 2023 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Anonymous
Elaine Englar
Yuki Hashizume
Rodney Yutaka Hatanaka
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Dr. Donald Jinnouchi & Francoise Jinnouchi
The Johnston Family
Chizuru MacGregor
Yoko Matsuno
Carrie Okano
Satsuki-kai
Michael Souza
Ryoko Ward
Nikkei Matsuri 2023
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Carrie Okano
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous (3)
Eileen Miyanaga
Setsu Miyanishi
Shigenari Onouye
Roger Pratt
Tom & Ayako Sakaino
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Hiromitsu & Yoko Akitaya
Anonymous (4)
Toshie Hosonuma
Patricia Miyagawa
Toshihiko Mori
Joyce Nasu
Miki Tsuboi
Charlene White
Keiko Yakumo
Nikkei Place Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Paul & Diana Kariya
Nature Of Things Contracting Ltd.
Sam Yamamoto
In Celebration of Sumi Kamachi’s Birthday
Dr. Lindsay Kamachi & Family
In Honour of June Kawaguchi
Elisabeth Weir
In Honour of Gemma Shimizu
Gloria & Paul Ross
In Memory of Mark Ando
Reiko & Masashi Moizumi
In Memory of Patricia Hatsuye Chan
Kelvin & Kay Higo
In Memory of Ineke J. Dijks
Dr. Michael Wilson
In Memory of Tosh Goto
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Toyoko & Alan Oikawa
Margaret Sakai
In Memory of Sumire Hirayama
Janice Hall
Derek Inouye
Harvey Kaita
Kelly Kaita
Christine Kaita
Nora MacArthur
Matthew McNair Secondary School Community
Janet Okabe
Devina Ozla
Ishaan Ozla
Diane Rask
Virginia Y Tahara
Rona Tanaka
Masayuki & Sachiko Yamakami
Kay (Kazu) Yamamoto
Bernice Yamamoto
In Memory of Yoshitada Isojima
Shirley Isojima
In Memory of Ted Itani
Nancy Minato
In Memory of Frank Kanno
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of Miyoshi Percy Kimoto
Sharon Kawasaki-Chan
In Memory of Setsuko Kishi
Joe & Charlene Meier
In Memory of Miki Rose Matsumoto
Ampco Manufacturers Inc.
In Memory of Reginald Mitsuo Matsumura
Laverne Matsumura
In Memory of Sayoe Mukai
Leah Erhardt
In Memory of Kevin Nakamoto
Lucy S. Bain
Reiko Barabas
BIO Club Maui
Pam De Leijer
Mary F. Kawamoto
Donald Mayede
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Margaret Sakai
Taeko Sakakibara
Karla & Eric Schroter
Tsuyako Sokugawa
Jean Wakahara
Cydney, Nellie & Terry Wong
Nancy Yamauchi
In Memory of Luke Nakashima
Miyoko Nakashima
In Memory of Steven Nasu
Gerry & Russell Nakamura
Janet Nasu
Tami Nasu
In Memory of Peter Nimi
Henry & Kathleen Mukai
In Memory of Betty Saito
Ken & Michiko Kochi
In Memory of Setsuko Shibata
Martin Chang
In Memory of Eva Takako Shiho
Yoshio Arai
Christine Chiba
In Memory of Cheryl Suzuki
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Dan Uyesugi
Fred & Linda Yada
Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family
In Memory of Naomi Irene Weiner
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Nancy Yamamoto
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Arlene K. Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Margaret Sakai
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Setsuko Yamashita
Karen & Brian Esson
In Memory of Stanley Yip
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Heritage Estate 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
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Legacy Giving Circle
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of Gordon Kadota
Estate of Laurie Dinsmore
A Lasting Legacy: Nikkei Centre Events Hall Renamed The Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi Hall
On May 6, 2023 a commemorative event was held in honour of Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi.
A Lasting Legacy: Nikkei Centre Events Hall Renamed The Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi Hall
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
林光夫・恵美子夫妻
Nikkei Place and the Japanese Canadian community in Vancouver are grateful for the many contributions by Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi. They leave behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich future generations. In their honour, Nikkei Centre’s Event Hall was renamed the Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi Hall.
On May 6, 2023 a commemorative event was held in honour of Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi. The couple was known for their tireless efforts to build strong relations between Canada and Japan, as well as their dedication to the Nikkei Place community since the 1990s. To honour their legacy, the Event Hall was renamed the Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi Hall. About 50 attendees, including volunteers, Board Directors, Auxiliary, and friends, gathered to pay tribute.
L-R: Frank Kamiya, Akiko Gomyo, Kohei Maruyama, Kayoko Ihara, Herbert Ono, Ruth Roles, Karah Foster
(左より、敬称略) フランク・カミヤ、五明明子、丸山浩平、伊原香代子、ハーバート・オノ、ルース・コールズ、ケーラ後新門フォスター
Photo by Manto Artworks.
Keiko Funahashi, the Development Director of the Nikkei Place Foundation, delivered welcoming remarks, and special guest Kayoko Ihara, Mits Hayashi's niece from Japan, was in attendance.
Karah Foster, the Executive Director of NNMCC, spoke about the couple's generous contributions to the Nikkei Place community from the early days of visioning and fundraising to its opening and development as an active cultural gathering place. Upon their passing the couple left a generous legacy gift.
Consul General Maruyama paid tribute to Mitsuo and Emmie Hayashi's significant contributions to Nikkei Place and the Japanese Canadian community, including Mr. Mitsuo Hayashi’s receipt of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by the Japanese government in 2012 for his outstanding contributions to the Japanese Canadian community and the Japanese in Canada.
Frank Kamiya, who served on the board of NNMCC with Mits and knew the couple since the beginning, spoke about their involvement with the centre and how they supported the NNMCC Auxiliary. He also highlighted Mits's role in building bridges between Nikkei Place and Japan through his business network.
Akiko Gomyo, past President of NNMCC, expressed gratitude for Mits's contributions, including his establishment of the Nikkei Community New Year's celebration, and described him as her mentor in volunteering in the community.
Ruth Coles, past President of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, highlighted their support for the development of the organization through financial contributions, mentorship, and team building. She described them as dignified and respectful individuals who left an enduring legacy for the community.
The event concluded with the unveiling of the Mitsuo Emmie Hayashi Hall sign, followed by the display of exquisite Ikebana in the newly named hall. The commemorative event was a touching tribute to the Hayashi’s significant contributions and lasting legacy.
2023年5月6日、林光夫・恵美子夫妻を称える記念式典が行われました。夫妻は、カナダと日本の関係構築や、日系プレースと日系カナダ人コミュニティへの献身で知られていました。この式典では、夫妻の遺贈を称え、イベントホールが「林光夫&恵美子ホール」と改称されました。50人の参加者が集まり、日系プレース基金の船橋敬子氏が司会を務め、林夫妻の姪である伊原香代子さんが日本より特別ゲストとして出席されました。
日系文化センター・博物館の事務局長のケーラ後新門フォスター氏は、夫妻が設立初期のビジョンと資金調達から、センターの活発な文化的な集会場としての発展に至るまでの、日系プレースと日系カナダ人コミュニティへの多大な貢献について語りました。丸山浩平在バンクーバー日本国総領事は、林夫妻が日系プレースと日系カナダ人コミュニティに与えた重要な影響、特に2012年に日本政府より旭日双光章を授与したことについて言及しました。
林光夫氏とともに日系文化センター・博物館（以下、NNMCC）の理事を務め、NNMCC活動補助グループの一員であるフランク・カミヤ氏は、夫妻のグループへの貢献や、林氏がビジネスネットワークを通じて日系プレースと日本の架け橋をになったことを強調しました。
NNMCCの前理事長である五明明子氏は、林氏が日系コミュニティ・ボランティア活動のリーダーであり、林氏が設立した日系合同新年会などへの貢献に感謝の気持ちを表しました。また、日系シニアズ・ヘルスケア＆住宅協会前理事長のルース・コールズ氏は、林夫妻が財政的な貢献やメンターシップ、チームビルディングを通じて組織の発展を支援したことを強調し、夫妻を尊敬し、品格ある人物であると表現しました。
当日「林光夫&恵美子ホール」の看板の除幕式に続き、新しく名前が付けられたホールで生花ショーが開催されました。
Monthly Donations Update (March 31, 2023 - April 26, 2023)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from March 31, 2023 - April 26, 2023 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from March 31, 2023 - April 26, 20233 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Bang Chiem
Nitin Cunha
Mary Eaglesham
Kay Kazue Kozaka
W. B. Lee
Elmer & Sofia Lee Morishita
Yoko Nishimura
Joyce Sakon
Studio Brewing
Toshiko Tabata
Tracey Tabata
Harry Tonogai
Hayato Ueda
NNMCC Building Maintenance
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Nikkei Matsuri 2023
Kazuo Bessho
Elaine Homma
Kaori Lytton
Yoko Matsuno
Kaori (Mick) & Mariko Namiki
Satsuki-kai
Nikkei Place Foundation
An Fa
Atsushi Ide
Hideyuki Tom Motomochi
Aileen Randall
Sam Yamamoto
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Terry & Sumiko Nakano
Theresa Marks
In Memory of Patricia Hatsuye Chan
Imogene Lim
In Memory of Lee Cudworth
Kathryn & Joe Mukuyama
In Memory of Frank Cunningham
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Tosh Goto
Don Kamachi
Gary Kamachi
Lorie Naylor
Gayle Oliver
In Memory of Doris Midori Kimura
Blanche Kishi
Beatrice Tanaka
In Memory of Miki Rose Matsumoto
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Okinu Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Memory of Kevin Nakamoto
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Faith Koyanagi
Arlene K. Mayede
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Tom & May Mukai
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Jill Nakamoto
John & Marion Nakamoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Jim & Louise Nakano
Jason Nakano
Edward Pereira
Sachi Pretty
Mitsuka Sakai
Gerry Turner
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Keri Wong
Dorothy Yamamoto
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Steven Nasu
Roberta Nasu & Family
In Memory of Victor Omatsu
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Betty Saito
Archie & Marjory Kamiya
In Memory of Eva Takako Shiho
Christine Chiba
Dr. Akira Horii & Hamako Horii
Dennis & Gloria Joe
A. Minato
Howard Shimokura
In Memory of Kosaburo Shimizu
Les Merson
In Memory of Sam Yamanouchi
Howard Shimokura
Anonymous (2)
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Michael & Frances Johsnon
Mary F. Kawamoto
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Bruce Kosugi
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Brian & Sally Milligan
Ken & Masako Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Jack Yeh
Heritage Estate 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
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Legacy Giving Circle
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of Gordon Kadota