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

<LIBRARY news>

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.

<YOUR VALUED INPUT IS NEEDED! >

We’re reaching out to request your participation in a short survey that will directly shape the redesign of the JCCCM website! The survey takes only a few minutes, and all responses are confidential. Thank you for lending your time and insight. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in strengthening visibility, accessibility and connection through our website, to the greater community!

<KAIWA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Sunday, June 14 & 28 , 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, June 11, 10:30 am- 2 pm>

All Nikkei and Japanese seniors are welcome! The fee is $10. Please reserve your spot by Jume 7 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, June 25, 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” : resume in autumn>

<TEAM ORANGE : Sunday, May 17, 11am – 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 : Next service will be in September>

This Knife Sharpening service is free of charge for JCCCM members, $10 for non-members. Cash only.

<KODOMO CLUB : Friday, May 8 & 22, 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

<JCCCM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING : Saturday, June 13, from 3-5 pm>

The AGM will take place in person. Only current JCCCM members have voting privileges.

<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.