************************************************************************************** We are happy to announce that Léo Bertrand has been awarded the $500 scholarship this year. Léo is a CEGEP student who wishes to pursue a career in health sciences and has volunteered for Matsuri Japon as well as at the JCCCM. Congratulations! ************************************************************************************** The purpose of this program, is to support Nikkei youth (under…

  Mike Otabé, professional knife sharpener, will sharpen your precious knives using several kinds of Toishi (sharpening stone) on site. Reservation required. Please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CAFAC2CA2FF2-jcccm3 Due to popular demands, we only can accept upto 2 knives per person.  Thank you for your understanding!  It may not be possible to sharpen heavily rusted or chipped knives and…

Due to the rise of hate crimes against members of the Asian community, please be aware there are avenues to pursue, should you witness an incident or are the victim of crime. <Information from SPVM: spvm.qc.ca/hate> What to do if I am a victim or a witness of a hate crime?  –>Call 9-1-1 immediately. Give…

Here is the easy exercises for seniors that can be done at home. Please print these out and share with elders in your family or in the neighborhood. Paper copies are available at the JCCCM. Stay active, stay healthy! KANTAN TAISO 3_en KANTAN TAISO 4_en

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal is entering its 43rd year of operations, serving Montreal’s Nikkei community and the greater Montreal public, providing a variety of cultural, social and service-related programs and activities. In order for us to continue to offer the same calibre of programming, in a modern, efficient environment, we need your…

Don’t miss JCCCM Holiday Craft & Food sale where you can find Japanese inspired unique gifts and foods! One day only! Free Admission! Cash only (No ATM onsite) Bring your own bags! Our vendors (alphabetical order) Boutique Meico (Instagram: boutiquemeico) :Tabi, furoshiki, bags etc. Daniel Delisle (facebook.com/daniel.delisle.94):Pottery Emi Sakai : Crafts & foods Hiromi Nakazato…

JCCCM Scholarship Program 2020 ********************************************************************* The 2020 award was given to Noah Gagnon, a taiko member, community volunteer, and student at Concordia University. Congratutations to Noah! ********************************************************************* The purpose of this program, is to support Nikkei youth (under 30 years of age), in their pursuit of higher education, keeping in mind the importance of community…

The JCCCM has been approved to hire one person, under the Canada Summer Jobs program, for a 7-week period, 30 hours per week (at minimum wage), beginning the week of June 24. The ideal candidate will be less than 30 years of age, fluent in French, Japanese and English, and be comfortable working with Microsoft…

Rakugo Performance (organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal) Rakugo is the Japanese art of humoristic storytelling. Its origin dates back to the Edo era (1603-1868) but this type of entertainment remains popular nowadays. Short rakugo presentation in French followed by a French/Japanese bilingual performance by Cyril Coppini, French rakugo artist who regularly performs…

Art class for children “Hinata no Atelier” by Aya Takemoto Hinata no atelier is not a place where you study how to paint well. Here is place you will enjoy to make art works. The theme of the class is “Feeling free Art class for children” which is enjoyed painting. We speak mainly Japanese, but…

$15 DISCOUNTED TICKETS for members of the JCCCM! Simply call or visit the Centaur Box Office and tell them that you are a member of the JCCCM. Centaur Box Office: 514-288-3161 Box Office hours are Monday to Friday: 12pm – 5pm CENTAUR THEATRE 453 St. François- Xavier Montreal, QC H2Y 2T1 Otherwise tickets can be…

    Mike Otabé, professional knife sharpener, will sharpen your precious knives using several kinds of Toishi (sharpening stone) on site. Reservation not required. First come, first served. It may not be possible to sharpen heavily rusted or chipped knives and knives of certain materials. Due to popular demands, we only can accept upto 2 knives…