On Saturday, October 5th, Nikkei Place Foundation Sakura Gala celebrates Kizuna - meaning the bonds or connections between people - the intricate web of connections that brings hearts together, bridges generations, and fosters a sense of belonging.
The Sakura Gala is the signature fundraising event for the Nikkei Place Foundation. Your support for Nikkei Place Foundation ensures the sustainability of our operations and our work to raise funds for Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society.
AN EVENING OF LEGACY, RECOGNITION & CELEBRATION IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF NIKKEI.
Place: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 5pm Reception
6pm Dinner
Tickets: $250 - Individual ticket
$2,000 - Table of 8
A portion of each ticket is tax receiptable, the amount is to be determined post-event.
For table reservations, please contact gala@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
We are proud to honour Ruth Midori Coles (nee Nakatani), founding Director and past President of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
We are proud to honour Dan Nomura, former CEO of Canfisco and a dedicated contributor to the Nikkei community
We are 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.
EMCEE
We are very excited to announce that our Sakura Gala emcee is Tetsuro Shigematsu, acclaimed filmmaker, comedian, Canadian radio broadcaster and playwright/performer. His theatre work includes Empire of the Son and One Hour Photo. Empire of the Son, sold out its run before it opened and was named the best show of 2015 by the Vancouver Sun and One Hour Photo was a finalist for the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Drama.
2024 Sakura Gala Committee
Chair
Brian Tsuji
Commitee Members
Don 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