Community Booth About We provide seniors with culturally sensitive home support. Our heartwarming Japanese speaking staff brings your compassion and smile by cooking a healthy Japanese meal, exercising, companionship and brain exercises! 文化に配慮した在宅サポートを高齢者に提供します。心温まる日本語を話すスタッフが、健康的な日本料理を作ったり、運動したり、交流したり、脳トレをしたりして、思いやりと笑顔をお届けします。 Find them here: Link Facebook
Community Booth Available for sale at the Festival Cookbooks, Handmade goods, kimono, dishware, donated items 料理本、手作り工芸品、着物、食器、寄贈品 About Tonari Gumi is a non-profit charity that has served the needs of Japanese Canadian community since 1975. Our activities include social services for Japanese-speaking seniors, recreational programs and volunteer opportunities for various generations. 隣組は、1975年から日系カナダ人コミュニティーのニーズに応えてきた非営利チャリティー団体です。日本語を話す高齢者のための社会福祉、レクリエーションプログラム、さまざまな年齢層のためのボランティア活動の機会を設けるなどの活動をしています。 Previous Next Link Facebook Twitter
Community Booth About The Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall is a non-profit, community-based and driven organization, committed to education, culture, and community. バンクーバー日本語学校および日本会館は、地域社会を基盤とし、教育、文化、コミュニティーに貢献している非営利団体です。 Link Facebook Instagram Twitter
Craft Booth Available at the Festival Handmade soap and body care products 手作り石鹸とボディーケア用品 About My name is Mami. Beauty Secrets of Japan is a small soap making company located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our natural handmade soaps, bath bombs and oils are made with high quality organic Japanese ingredients and created in small batches for … Read more
Craft Booth Available at the Festival Earrings, bracelets, necklaces ピアス、ブレスレット、ネックレス About Sachiko Ito, the owner and designer of Beads Ya, handmakes each bead jewelry one by one. Her bead jewelries are one of a kind and are made with cute and retro images so that you can feel new yet somehow nostalgic. Please enjoy the … Read more
Marketplace Booth Available at the Festival Kimonos, hats, WBSJ rain boots, clothes 着物、帽子、日本野鳥の会レインブーツ、衣類 About We are a fashion trading company with a retail store and wholesale operation that specializes in well-crafted fashion and fun innovative accessories from Japan and Canada. Everything is carefully selected and many items are are good for us and the earth. … Read more
Craft Booth Available at the Festival Coin cases, pouches, bags, shawls, monkey socks, dresses コインケース、ポーチ、バッグ、ショール、モンキーソックス、ワンピース About Amrita makes bags, pouches, coin cases, shawls, dresses, socks monkeys and more! We mainly use lovely natural fabric made in Japan. My little bags will make your day a little happier! Previous Next Facebook
Craft Booth Available at the Festival Paper crane pendant, bronze ring, silver ring, gemstone earrings and necklaces, gemstone mask holders 折り鶴ネックレス、ブロンズの指輪、シルバーの指輪、天然石のピアスとネックレス、天然石のマスクホルダー About Yui Nakahori studied at Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry in Tokyo, and LaSalle College in Vancouver. Yui uses mixed materials and style, including sterling K10 gold, 925 silver and bronze, gemstones – specifically … Read more
Craft Booth Available at the Festival Earrings, necklaces, rings ピアス、ネックレス、指輪 About agnit is a Handmade jewelry brand based in Vancouver and Tokyo. Our jewelry is composed of beads and material that are purchased in Canada, Japan or abroad.Our pleasure is making people feel as if they were peeking into a treasure box when they see … Read more
Food Booth Festival site location: Alexander/Jackson Teriyaki rice bowl, ginger eggplant with tofu, ginger pork with tartar, garlic shrimp, ika yaki (grilled squid) 照り焼き丼、生姜茄子と豆腐、豚の生姜焼きタルタルソース添え、ガーリックシュリンプ、イカ焼き About Teriyaki Boys is Squamish local Japanese street food trailer that has been serving delicious, fresh hot food since 2014. 照り焼きボーイズは、2014年からスコーミッシュを拠点とし、おいしくて新鮮な温かい料理を提供している日本の屋台の食べ物のフードトラックです。 Previous Next Link Facebook Instagram
Food Booth Festival Site Location: Jackson Ave. (south of Powell St.) Crepes (various flavours) クレープ（クレープ各種） About We offer Japanese-flavoured crepes, which are widely popular in Japan, with delicious dough that is uniquely created. クレープサスケは、日本で人気のクレープをご提供します。 Previous Next Facebook Instagram
Food Booth Festival site location: Dunlevy Ave. Takoyaki – various flavors (Octopus, Shrimp, Unagi etc) たこ焼き各種（タコ、エビ、ウナギなど） About Hatchan specializes in a Japanese-style snack called takoyaki: a flour base ball filled with tasty octopus or shrimp. 八ちゃんはおいしいタコやエビが入った日本のおやつ、たこやきを専門としています。 Previous Next
We teach and follow the traditional form of Shiatsu which was developed by the founder of Shiatsu. 私たちは指圧の創設者が作り上げてきた伝統的な指圧に従い、教えています。 Where you can find them: Link Facebook
Japan Seiko-Kai Karate-Do Canada was established in 1970 and currently has over 1000 members nationally. We also have over 25 international branch clubs. They focus on teaching traditional methods of self-defense while promoting a balance between mind, body and spirit. Currently, they are increasing our focus on bullying-prevention activities, including collaboration with other martial arts … Read more
Founded in 1988 to provide a creative outlet for women performing with the confines of a then largely male-dominated cultural tradition, JODAIKO continues to bring together some of the top professional women taiko artists currently based throughout North America. Following the custom of returning for the hometown matsuri, Jodaiko members gather together each year for … Read more
Katari Taiko: Canada’s first Taiko ensemble. In its 41st year, this exhilarating, intergenerational and multi-cultural percussion collective continues to pursue “a way to summon music from thunder.” Rooted in the Japanese-Canadian experience, and inspired by the social struggles and liberation movements of North America, it bridges cultures through athletic, powerful, and graceful performance that is … Read more
Kaya & the Criers is a soulful group comprised of students and alumni of Capilano University’s Jazz Studies program. From pop tunes to reinterpretations of jazz standards, they got it all. カヤ＆クリアズは、キャピラノ大学ジャズ学部の学生と卒業生からなるソウルフルなグループです。ポップスから、ジャズ・スタンダードの編曲まで様々な曲を演奏します。 Where you can find them: Link Facebook Instagram
The omikoshi, or portable shrine, is an essential element of festivals all over Japan. The carriers, who are believed to be possessed by a divine spirit, rock the omikoshi vigorously; the more frenzied their efforts, the more good fortune is said to pass onto everyone. お神輿は、日本中のあらゆるお祭りで欠かせない存在です。神霊が宿ると信じられた人が神輿を担ぎ激しく揺さぶることで、人々に幸運がもたらされると考えられています。参加希望の方は、ジャクソン・ストリートのアレクサンダーより南にあるブースで申込をしてください。 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0ESq9b7Bs&list=PLrZCXwSdzprD7x0pHLX9nSoi4PrMTY7wj&index=53 Where you can find them: Link Facebook
Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group has introduced Japanese traditional dances and folk dances at many festivals and events across Canada since the group was formed in 1971. The group consists of all ages, from Issei (1st generation) to Gosei (5th generation). 音羽流日本舞踊会は、1971年の結成以来、カナダ全国の多くのお祭りやイベントで日本の伝統的な舞踊や民謡踊りなどを広く紹介してきました。グループは１世から５世まで、幅広い年代のメンバーで構成されています。
Formed in 1990, Sawagi Taiko is the first all Asian women’s taiko group in Canada. They are a multi-generational group of women of East Asian and Indigenous heritage, brought together by our shared passion for Japanese drumming. “Sawagi” means to “cause a commotion” in Japanese. With thunderous drum beats, stirring vocals, & martial-arts inspired choreography, … Read more
The Sakura Singers was formed 45 years ago, directed by Mrs. Ruth Suzuki, and was inaugurated into a Society in 2006. They promote the enjoyment of Japanese songs and better understanding and appreciation by all Canadians pertaining to Japanese Canadian culture. They invite anyone who loves to sing Japanese songs to join them. さくらシンガーズはRuth Suzuki指揮のもと45年前創設され、2006年にブリティッシュ・コロンビア州の非営利団体として登録されました。日本の歌を広く広めたり、日系カナダ人の文化への理解を深めるための活動をしています。日本の歌がお好きな方はぜひご参加ください。さくらシンガーズは、2年に一度コンサートを開催しています。 … Read more
