Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal

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

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Opening Hours

The JCCCM office is temporary closed

Library Hours:　Temporary closed

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THE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL MAY (DUE TO PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS). PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OFFICE RE-OPENING DATES. THE OFFICE CAN BE REACHED BY EMAIL AT centrejaponais@bellnet.caTHANK YOU FOR 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

<JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES >

The Spring/Summer session of classes will begin the week of May 5. Please check Japanese course page for details. The deadline to register is April 28.

<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, April 13 & 27, 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, May 8, 10:30- 2 pm>

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

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

<TEAM ORANGE >

We generally 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. 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. If you are interested, please contact Mariko Nishi at mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com .

<DROP-IN CAFÉ:>

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!

<JAPANESE COMMUNITY CHOIR “UtaOh Kai”: No Utao kai in April>

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.

<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.