Non-profit Japanese martial arts group focusing on self-defense. Originating from Japan, Shorinji Kempo is a martial art that combines physical prowess with mental discipline. Witness the fluid and powerful movements of Shorinji Kempo practitioners, highlighting its unique blend of strikes, kicks, joint locks, and throws. Shorinji Kempo is as a philosophy of self-improvement, mutual respect, … Read more
Zmi is from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and has been based in Vancouver, BC for the last two years. Her music is inspired by Japanese seasons and sceneries which led her to release two albums which has gained popularity internationally. She has composed for various TV commercial ads including Shiseido, Asahi TV, and Yahoo! Japan … Read more
Kimiko Dorey is a hafu vocalist hailing from Vancouver. She is proudly Sansei, an anti-oppression educator, plus model, and devoted dog enthusiast. Kimiko is privileged to be playing with some of the city’s most talented musicians who add their rich texture and voice to the music. Kimiko’s performance aims to be a blend of narrative … Read more
The Vancouver Eishin-Ryu Iaido Club is dedicated to the study of the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido. Iaido is the art of drawing a katana (commonly referred to as a Samurai sword) and delivering a decisive strike against one or more opponents. Iaido is one of the oldest Japanese martial arts, and our dojo … Read more
Omikoshi group that plays Ohayashi Music and carrying a portable shrine ‘Mikoshi’ which was donated by the “Japan Traffic Cultural Association” (Nihon Kotsu) in 1985. In 2002, Rakuichi was formed and oversees the involvement of the shrine in the Powell Street Festival, as well as other festivals/events in and around Vancouver. In 2009, Rakuichi received … Read more
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko has been performing numerous festivals, charity functions and anniversary events for about two decades. The group’s aim is to promote and preserve Okinawan style drum-dancing called Eisa, and to share Okinawan cultural heritage. The membership consists of a mixed generation to reflect the presentation of grassroots folk art. We hope to deliver … Read more
The Sakura Singers was formed in 1970 by Ruth Suzuki, and was inaugurated into a Society in 2006. We promote the enjoyment of Japanese songs and for a better understanding and appreciation by all Canadians about Japanese Canadian culture. We invite anyone who loves to sing Japanese songs to join us. The Sakura Singers holds … Read more
3:00 – 3:15 pm & 5:00 – 5:15 pm, 日曜日 午後3時〜3時15分、午後5時〜5時15分 The Vancouver Buddhist Temple is the first Buddhist Temple in Canada and was established in 1904. The current temple building was constructed 35 years ago and contains a beautiful sanctuary originally constructed in Japan. Come meet a monk and see where generations of Canadian … Read more
In collaboration with Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund, seniors from Sakura So and Nikkei Home will guide us through a Radio Taiso exercise routine, as well as their original exercise routine, Nikkei Taiso. Whether old or young, everyone can experience the benefits of stretching our bodies. … Read more
JODAIKO is an international collective of women and non-binary wadaiko artists created so that its members could freely explore performance styles then largely restricted by gender. Deeply invested in the traditional foundations of the art form, members maintain close ties with traditional festival groups and wadaiko artists in Japan, and are leaders of their own … Read more
Obaasan’s Boots is the story of two girls learning the mystery of their family’s internment past. When they spend the day with their grandmother in the garden, she shares with them how her community was forced apart during WWII: uprooted from their homes in Vancouver, moved into camps, forced to rebuild in Toronto, and their … Read more
As PSF enters its 48th year, we recognize years of collaboration and belonging to Paueru Gai, and its neighbours and stewards of the land. The PSF Healing Circle is a space where folks from all walks of life are welcome to participate in building collective sense of place. This facilitated group session offering invites all … Read more
Kyudo is the art of Japanese Archery. It originates from ancient warfare, but nowadays it is performed with slower, deliberate movements, creating harmony within oneself in this fast-paced world. The Vancouver Kyudo Club is a non-profit organization and has been doing Kyudo at VJLS since 2005. We will first be demonstrating Taihai, a standard testing … Read more
Kenny Sembokuya, Iwama Aikido Fifth dan, Tamiyaryu Iaijutsu 6th dan, father of three children and Entrepreneur, leads the international Aikido group, Iwama Busenkai and the international headquarter of Tamiyaryu Genwakai Genkei branch which has achieved a presence not only in Japan, but also in Canada, US, France, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan. For this years … Read more
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is a Japanese martial system comprised of 9 warrior schools consisting of Samurai and Ninjutsu traditions having lineage dating back well over 1000 years. Studied internationally by military and security organizations working in high-threat situations, grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi’s Bujinkan system has received many elite awards including two directly from the Emperor … Read more
Vancouver Shito-Ryu was formed over 45 years ago and teaches traditional Japanese Karate. We emphasize basic techniques, using hands and feet, which are held to be most effective in combat. Self defence kata and combat as well as promoting a healthy body, mind and spirit! バンクーバー糸東流は45年以上前に結成され、伝統的な日本の空手を教えています。私たちは、実戦で最も効果的とされる手と足を使った基本技に重点を置いています。自己防衛の型や組手はもちろん、健康な体、心、精神の促進も重視しています。
Shohei Juku Aikido Canada is actively operating in various locations, including our base in Vancouver, Surrey, and the city of Gibsons. With the motto “Living vibrantly here and now,” we offer bright and enjoyable Aikido training for people of all ages, from children to the elderly. Aikido is based on the principle of “protecting oneself … Read more
The Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group has been actively participating in many festivals and cultural events in the Lower Mainland over 50 years. The members are of all different age groups of Japanese descendants. The repertoire consists of traditional (Buyo), contemporary (Shin Buyo) and folk dances (Minyo). Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group will present some … Read more
Q & A Sunday, 4:00 – 4:25pm 質疑応答 日曜日 午後4時〜4時25分 Hastings Park consists of a series of colour photographs depicting the four remaining buildings in Vancouver where over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were temporarily located and processed prior to being sent off to labour and internment camps during World War II. These buildings are the Livestock Building, … Read more
Room #416 416教室にて Ahead of an upcoming anthology of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction from Japanese Canadians affected by displacement and dispossession, and their descendants, editors Michael Prior (poetry) and Leanne Toshiko Simpson (creative nonfiction) are co-hosting a writing workshop about place and memory with Mata Ashita, the Japanese Canadian Writing Workshop. Submissions for the … Read more
Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu is a classical martial art focusing on sword fighting techniques. We train to fight with the traditional samurai weapons: katana, wakizashi, fighting staff, spear, and naginata. Katori’s techniques are practiced in their unmodified forms with a focus on combat. Katori Shinto Ryu is the oldest remaining kenjutsu style and recognized as … Read more
The Powell Street Festival takes place on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
