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

***** THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – Library will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 11 and the offices will be closed on Oct. 12 for Thanksgiving. *****

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<MOCHI TSUKI Voluntter sign up>

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 7, with preparations beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We’ll need over 100 volunteers to process the 800+ lbs of sweet rice into delicious mochi! Sign up now, using this Volunteer sign-up link . Places are limited.

Mochi order will be open on October 11 for the public.

<LIBRARY news>

Opening hours: Sun & Wed 1-4pm; Thurs 10:30 – 2:30. Borrowing Limit has been increased to 10 books at a time. For more info, visit Library page.

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, October 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.

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

All Nikkei and Japanese seniors are welcome! The fee is $10. Please reserve your spot by October 4 by email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> or by phone at 514-728-1996.

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

<DROP- IN CAFÉ : Thursday, October 22, 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, October 22, 12:45 – 1:30 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.

<Onikenbai Workshop: Saturday, November 14, 2 pm- 5 pm>

Come discover the history and traditions of Onikenbai. Try basic movements & techiniques with rhythm, energy of Onikenbai.

For more info & registration, visit: Fiche d’inscription d’atelier 14 nov 2026 // Workshop registration form Nov 14 2026

For questions, contact onikenbai.mtl@gmail.com

<TEAM ORANGE >

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 : next service will be in November>

<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.