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:　Temporary closed

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The renovations will be expected to be completed by the end of this month/beginning of June. As always, we appreciate your understanding.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<2025 Canada Summer Jobs program at JCCCM>

Under the Canada Summer Jobs program, the JCCCM has an opening for a job position beginning June 9, for a 9-week period, 30 hours per week. For details, visit canada-summer-jobs-program-at-jcccm

<LIBRARY news>

The library is temporary close and is expected to re-open in June. Due to the closure, the borrowed books are to be returned at the reopening of the library.

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, May 11 & 25, 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.

Please note that the activity on May 25, is limited to 5 participants only, due to space restrictions.

<SENIORS’ DROP-IN: Thursday, May 8, 10:30- 2 pm>

The next Drop-In will be on Thursday, May 8, from 10:30 to 2pm in the St-Paul_Ibaraki Hall, with obento prepared by Restaurant Sakura. The bentos cost $25 each for JCCCM members and $30 for non-members. Reservations are required. Please let us know if you would like to participate, by email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> or by phone at 514-728-1996, by May 1.

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

<DROP-IN CAFÉ : Thursday, May 22, noon to 2 pm>

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

Mr. Toshihide Ikoma, JCCCM volunteer, designed a logo for the Drop-In Café, too! A motif of kettle is used because we only serve tea even though we call it café!

<TEAM ORANGE – Seniors’ computer/tablet workshop – Wednesday, May 28>

We meet monthly, to promote the social well-being of the Japanese community, at the JCCCM for a potluck lunch and activities such as crafts, singing/karaoke, etc. For the May activity, other seniors will show you in a relaxed atmosphere how to read the Montreal Bulletin online, email your grandkids, zoom in and out (magnify what shows on the screen so you can read without reading glasses), and use Google Translate so that you can instantly translate articles written in Japanese to read them in English. Please bring any devices you have, such as tablets and computers. Call the JCCCM if you are interested, or contact mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com.

<JCCCM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Saturday, June 14, 3 pm – 5 pm>

The JCCCM AGM will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 3-5pm, in person. Only current JCCCM members have voting privileges. This is an election year, so if you know of any community members, who would be an asset to the JCCCM Council (and are willing to do so), please let us know.

<Volunteer needed! FESTIVAL MATSURI – JULY 5 & 6 >

Festival Matsuri is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in joining an unforgettable experience, visit festivalmatsuri on Instagram, for info, tickets and to sign up as a volunteer.

<KODOMO CLUB >

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.