Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal

JCCCM FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN IS ON!

We need your support!Welcome to the website of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM). Formally established as a non-profit, community organization in 1975, the JCCCM serves as a meeting point for the Japanese Canadian community as well as for all those interested in Japanese culture in the Greater Montreal Area. In particular, the Centre provides a focal point where the unique history and cultural heritage of the Montreal Japanese Canadian community can be sustained, promoted, and shared by all, irrespective of cultural background. With the changing demographic nature of the community, particularly the influx of immigration from Japan (from post-war to the present) as well as a large interest from individuals of non-Japanese heritage, the JCCCM also offers and supports a variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational activities to promote and develop a spirit of mutual understanding, appreciation, and cooperation between all facets of our diverse community as well as with the general public.

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Opening Hours

The JCCCM office is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4 pm

(by appointment only. Call 514-728-1996)

Library Hours

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<2025 SUMIE CALENDAR by Michael Abe>

A perfect New Year’s gift! 2025 Calendar of Animals of the Zodiac. Sumi-e Painting Print Collection by Michael Abe. It’s available at the JCCCM for $21 ($6 from the sale of each calendar will be donated to the JCCCM). Limited quantities. Call 514-728-1996 for availability.

<JCCCM Scholarship Program 2025>

The purpose of this program, is to support Nikkei youth, in their pursuit of higher education, keeping in mind the importance of community involvement. We are pleased to announce that this year’s recipient is Matthew Scarpellini. Matthew is currently attending the Université de Montréal, in Psychology, with a view to continuing to medical school to become a Psychiatrist. The JCCCM was fortunate to have had Matthew occupying the position of Community Liaison this past summer. During that time, he also was an active volunteer for the Matsuri Festival. We wish Matthew good luck in his studies and future endeavours.

<KODOMO CLUB – Fridays, January 10, 17& 24, 11am – 3pm >

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

<KAIWA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Sunday, January 12 & 26, 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, January 16, 10:30~2 pm>

All Nikkei seniors are welcome. The next Drop-In is the new year Ozoni Lunch on Thursday, January 16 from 10:30 am. The fee is $10. Please let us know your presence by January 13 by phone 514-728-1996 or email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> .

<TEAM ORANGE : Wednesday, January 22, 11 am – 2pm>

No Team Orange gathering in December. We are a group meeting every third Wednesday of the month at 11am, 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. We started out as a seniors group, but I hope to make it more intergenerational going forward. People aged 90+ eat for free. Those who cannot bring food can pay 10$ to participate, which will be donated to the JCCCM at the end of the year. Next event: January 15, 11:00-14:00. Activity tbd. If you are interested, please contact Mariko Nishi at mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com .

<DROP-IN CAFÉ: Thursday, January 30, noon to 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, January 30, 12:45 – 13:30>

Do you sometimes feel nostalgic for Japanese songs or feel like you want to sing in Japanese? 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 jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca to sign up.

<LIBRARY news>

The Library is open from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as Thursday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that there is no longer a separate membership fee for Library users. Anyone wishing to borrow books must become a JCCCM member. We have a small selection of Japanese books (novels, magazines, etc.) for sale (CASH ONLY).

≺JC LEGACIES SOCIETY>

In May 2022, the government of British Columbia acknowledged the historical wrongs perpetuated against Japanese-Canadians in BC during the 1940’s, and made a pledge to support a $100 million legacy initiatives package recommended by the NAJC BC Redress Project, and administered by the JC Legacies Society. To learn more, please visit www.jclegacies.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.

<JCCCM CAPITAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 2019-2024>

A big thank you to all those who contributed to this important fundraising effort. In the end, we reached approximately 69% of our goal of $400,000. These funds will be put to good use, in repairing and modernizing our Centre. Once the donors’ list has been finalized, we will be able to have a plaque made to commemorate all who supported this 5-year effort! We greatly appreciate your generosity.

http://www.jcccm-cccjm.ca/jcccm-fundraising-campaign-2019-2024/

<JCCCM MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT PROGRAM>

Please support the businesses participating in our discount program. A big thank you to all the participating businesses : L’Académie de Karaté Yamato Brasserie San-O (enter JCCCM10 to receive a 10% discount on Pantry items), Myofu An Dojo, Kyoto Fleurs, Kokoro Care Packages, Misa Oku, Beauté Business, Tokusen Store, Yen cuisine japonaise, Thés Guru. MTL Shamisen Projet.