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

VICTORIA DAY CLOSURE – Our Library will be closed on Sunday, May 17, and the offices will be closed on Monday, May 18, for the Victoria Day weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<2026 Canada Summer Jobs program at JCCCM>

Under the Canada Summer Jobs program, the JCCCM has applied for funding for a youth hire this summer. If successful, the position will be for a 9-week period, full time, beginning in June. Please submit your CV to centrejaponais@bellnet.ca before May 22. Only the successful candidate will be contacted. For more details, click here.

<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, May 10 & 24 , 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 14, 10:30 am- 2 pm>

All Nikkei and Japanese seniors are welcome! The fee is $10. Please reserve your spot by May 10 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, May 28, 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 : Sunday, May 24, 1:40 – 3:40pm >

This Knife Sharpening service is back! Free of charge for JCCCM members, $10 for non-members. Cash only. Please use the link to reserve your place(s): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CAFAC2CA2FF2-jcccm25

<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.