Society News
In Memoriam – Mr. Mamoru Yamaguchi
Mr. Mamoru Yamaguchi May 11, 1934 – November 4, 2015 We are mournful to learn that Mamoru Yamaguchi passed away on November 4, 2015 at
Fundraising Campaign off to a great start!
Thanks to several generous donors, our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser is off to a fantastic start! We’re just over a week in and we’ve already raised $6,495.98. Help
The science behind our festival statistics
In 2015 we saw an approximate 32% increase in our attendance at Powell Street Festival! In 2014 we had an estimated 10,253 – 12,530 visitors and
Kimono & Japanese Gifts Xmas Sale
How about a Japanese gift for someone special? We have a one day sale coming up! Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 am – 4 pm At
Vancouver Asian Film Festival International Shorts
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas November 6, 2015 9:45 pm 120 min Buy tickets Are you in, or are you out? The films of
Kiai! An Afternoon of Japanese Music & Tea Tasting
Saturday, November 7th at 2pm Canadian Music Centre, BC Region 837 Davie Street, Vancouver Powell Street Festival (PSFS), in partnership with Tealeaves and Vancouver Intercultural
REVITALIZING JAPANTOWN? Film Screenings at Heart of the City Festival
Friday October 30, 7pm – 9:30pm Carnegie Theatre, 401 Main Free The Heart of the City Festival is proud to present two films by award-winning
Against the Current: A collaborative cross-cultural performance
Against the Current, is created by Chibi Taiko, Katari Taiko, Sansho Daiko, Sawagi Taiko and Vancouver Okinawan Taiko, with Grace Eiko Thomson, storyteller Rosemary Georgeson
Against the Current (the FishStix) Project for the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Participants Wanted! Against the Current (the FishStix) Project for the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival! Rehearsal Dates: Sunday, October 25 and Thursday November
Powell Street Festival’s Zero Waste Campaign
Many of you noticed our incredible Environment & Sustainability team at work in Oppenheimer Park during the 39th Powell Street Festival. These folks were on hand
Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall is Now Hiring!
Now Hiring General Manager – Japanese Hall The Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) is seeking a skilled individual for the new position
Ode to 1945
This year marks 70 years since the end of World War II. Ode would like to invite you to a poetry reading event to recognize