Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal

Welcome to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM)!

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Opening Hours

JCCCM office : Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4 pm

Library Hours: Wednesday & Sunday 1 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<HINA DOLLS & ACCESSORIES ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE>

Hina dolls and accessories are on display and for sale in the office and at the entrance during the month of March. High quality Hina dolls decoration set is also for sale.

<LIBRARY news>

Due to water damage, the books are moved to the upstairs. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Opening hours: Sun & Wed 1-4pm; Thurs 10:30 – 2:30. Borrowing Limit has been increased to 10 books at a time.

We have a small selection of Japanese books (novels, magazines, etc.) for sale ($1 each. CASH ONLY) at the JCCCM entrance. Available during the office hour.

<KAIWA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Sunday, March 8 & 22 , 1:30-3:30 pm>

Kaiwa is held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Open to JCCCM members only. Limited space, no charge – sign up required. We ask that a minimum level of Japanese is required to participate; JLPT N5 / approx. JCCCM level 2B. To become a JCCCM member, visit our Membership page. Please reserved your spot at JCCCM Échange linguistique KAIWA language exchange (signupgenius.com), and kindly respect your reservation.

<SENIORS’ DROP-IN: Thursday, March 12, 10:30 am- 2 pm>

All Nikkei and Japanese seniors are welcome! The fee is $10. Please reserve your spot by March 9 by email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> or by phone at 514-728-1996. The afternoon activity will be postcard workshop. Additional fee of $1 for paper.

Drop-In logo by Mr. Toshihide Ikoma, our JCCCM volunteer.

<DROP- IN CAFÉ : Thursday, March 26, from noon – 2 pm.>

Freshly made Japanese sweets and a rice dish are available for takeout or eat-in. All Nikkei seniors are welcomed.

<JAPANESE COMMUNITY CHOIR “UtaOh Kai” : Thursday, March 26, 1 pm-1:45 pm>

No matter your experience, age or gender, anyone can enjoy singing with live piano accompaniment instead of karaoke. Let’s sing Japanese songs that everyone knows, such as seasonal songs, nursery rhymes, and local folk songs, in Japanese. Piano accompaniment: Kanae Nobori. Fees: $5 for JCCCM members, $8 for non-members. Call 514-728-1996 or email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> to sign up.

<TEAM ORANGE : Sunday, March 15, noon – 3pm >

The goal of our group is to promote social well-being of the members of the Japanese community, by holding potluck lunches with activities such as crafts, singing/karaoke, etc. Seniors aged 90 and over, can have lunch at no charge. Reservations required. For more info, contact mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com.

<KNIFE SHARPENING – Sunday, March 22, from 1:40pm – 3:40pm>

The Knife Sharpening service is back! Free of charge for the JCCCM members, $10 for non-members. Cash only. Please use the link to reserve your place(s): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CAFAC2CA2FF2-jcccm25

<KNIFE SHARPENING – Sunday, March 22, from 1:40pm – 3:40pm>

<KODOMO CLUB : Friday, February 27, 11 am – 3 pm>

Come join us at Kodomo Club with your little ones! It’s an opportunity for Japanese-speaking families with pre-school aged children to socialize and to exchange various information concerning raising children in Montreal. There will be a Japanese story-time at Kodomo Club this month. Fee $1. For reservation and more info, contact at kodomoclub.montreal@gmail.com

<NATTO AND MISO FOR SALE>

There is a limited quantity of miso ($6), ~~Natto ($4)~~ , ~~Koji ($14)~~ and soya beans (Non-GMO, $8/2kg) available to purchase at the Centre. Due to the popularity of these products, we are limiting sales to JCCCM members only. CASH ONLY. Please call for details 514-728-1996.