January to April 2010
Winter at the National Nikkei Heritage Centre
How to register for weekly programs
There are two ways to register for NNHC weekly programs:
1) Contact the program instructor if his/her phone number is listed. Please register in advance.
2) Call the National Nikkei Heritage Centre at 604.777.7000 to register for programs that do not have the instructor’s phone number listed.
If registering by phone, please have your VISA or Mastercard ready.
If registering in person, cash (please bring exact change), cheque, debit, VISA or Mastercard is accepted. Program fees in full are required prior to the registration deadline to guarantee a spot in the class. There are no refunds after the registration deadline.
For more information, please e-mail info@nikkeiplace.org
NEW PROGRAMS 新しいプログラム
NNM&HC Tea Ceremony Class 茶道教室
J & E
Instructor: Ayako Sakaino, Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association
Wednesday, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5 (5 classes)
Fee: $100 / 5 classes (material inclusive)
Registration: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
Attire: No jeans, miniskirt. Please bring a pair of white socks.
Limited 8 students, Min 5 or class will be cancelled.
This class is appropriate for someone with no experience, or with beginner level of ‘Chado’.
ARTS PROGRAMS 芸術
NNHC Bonsai Class 盆栽教室
Instructor: Tak Yamaura
Wednesday 7pm to 9:30pm
Fee: $40/session (2 classes), plus $45 for material
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
Min. 5 or will be cancelled.
Learn from a master and experience for yourself the breathtaking, ancient art of bonsai
• simple, fun, easy to follow instructions
• learn how to develop, transform, and care for your bonsai
• bonsai tools provided for duration of class
• take home 1 bonsai in 1 session (2 classes)
• all levels welcome (beginner to advanced) – classes are suited for everyone
For the information about instructor, please visit www.japanbonsai.com
NNHC Sumie Club (Japanese brush painting) 墨絵クラブ
Instructor: Masako Hori Age: 13+
Last Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Max. 15
Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27 & May 25 (5 sessions)
Fee: $30 / 5 sessions (plus material fee) Drop-in $10
Registration: 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
NNHC Ikebana (Flower arrangement) 古流 生け花
Instructor: Miyoko Usuda (Koryuu style)
1st & 3rd Fridays 7pm to 9pm
Fee: $30 / 4 sessions plus $15 for flowers Drop in: $10 plus cost of flowers
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
For those people interested in traditional and modern style of flower arrangement.
Please register at least 3 days prior the class.
Preserved Flower Arrangement プリザーブドフラワー・アレンジメント
Instructor: Akiko Morgan
3rd Wednesday 12pm to 2pm
(No class in Jan)
Fee: $15/class plus $25 for material/class
Registration: flower-westcanada@hotmail.co.jp
Min. 2 or class will be cancelled. Register at least one week prior to each class.
Preserved Flowers, unlike dried or pressed flowers, keep the beauty and softness of fresh flowers for more than an entire year. Preserved flower arrangements and bouquets can be assembled in advance and kept for a substantial period of time. They are ideal arrangements for wedding and gifts and to place in homes, hotels and restaurants.
Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) 書道
Instructor: Shodo Kenkyu Taiseikai
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays 10:15 am to 11:15 am
*Bring your own calligraphy materials. Ink and brushes are not provided.
For more info & registration: 604-273-1621 or rvan2@hotmail.com
BADMINTON バドミントン
NNHC Senior Badminton シニア・バドミントン
Age: 55+
Coordinator: Fumi Horii
Tuesdays 10:00am to 11:45am
(Please see the NNHC bulletin board for schedule)
Ongoing Fee: $4.25 / drop-in (birdie inclusive)
NNHC Adult Badminton 社交バドミントン
Coordinator: Kingsley Fong Age: 13 to 65+
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
(Please see the NNHC bulletin board for schedule)
Ongoing Fee: $60 / 12 sessions
Please register at NNHC on the day of the class
Taz Badminton タズバドミントン
Coordinator: Dennis Tazumi
Some Fridays 12:00pm to 3:00pm
For info & registration: 604.377.0955 (Dennis Tazumi) or dtaz@tazmath.com
Please confirm the schedule with the coordinator.
COOKING 料理
NNHC Naomi’s Cooking なおみ先生の料理教室
Instructor: Naomi Shimizu
1st Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm
Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 & Jun 1
Fee: $18 / class No drop-in
Registration 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNMHC)
Register early; class sizes are limited and classes often fill quickly! (Max 14 /class)
Please bring an apron and a food container.
Mar 2: Hot Cross Buns & Swedish Ring
Apr 6: Curried White Fish & Spiced Honey Chicken
May 4: Rich Cream Cheese Cake & Mango Mousse Pudding
Jun 1: Fish Salad & Stir Fry Asparagus with Beef and Harusame
CULTURE & HERITAGE 文化と伝統芸能
Taiko for Youth and Adult 太鼓教室
Instructor: Shinobu Homma, Director of Chibi Taiko
Age: 15 years old and up
Sundays 1pm to 2pm
Fee: $40/ 4 sessions
Contact: 604-984-7248 or e-mail: lkomori@telus.net
Limited to 8 participants each class
You are advised to wear clothes and foot wear suitable for a physical activity. No jeans are permitted.
Beginner Class 1:
You will learn the basics of Taiko stance, stroke for the upright style and verbal notation.
By playing some drills you will get familiar with the above basics. Ultimately you will learn the main part of ‘Chibi Taiko’.
Beginner Class 2:
You will learn the basics of Taiko stance and stroke for the so called ‘Sukeroku-style’. In playing some drills you will practice and get familiar with the above style of basics. You will learn a song called ‘Renshu Taiko’.
Vancouver Tanka-kai (Japanese poetry club) バンクーバー短歌会
2nd Fridays 10am to 1pm
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9
Fee: $15/month
Registration: 604-608-4735 or nsato60@hotmail.com (Sato)
Shogi and Igo Club 将棋と囲碁クラブ
1st & 3rd Saturdays 1pm to 5pm
Jan 16 & 30, Feb 6 & 20, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 3 & 17
Registration / Shogi 604.321.3486 (Shimizu)
Registration / Igo 604.987.0897 (Tsuchiya)
New members and drop-in players are welcome at our regular meetings.
NNHC Karaoke カラオケ
Age: Adults
Last Fridays 7pm to 9:30pm
Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30
Registration for membership, please phone Kiyo Goto at 604.528.9717
DANCE ダンス
Ballroom Dance 社交ダンス
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesday
Beginner: 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Practice: 1:00pm to 1:20pm
Intermediate: 1:20pm to 2:10pm
Fee: $30-35/month, $10/drop-in *Ask instructor for details
Registration: 604-307-3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or at any classes
Beginner: Basic steps and simple routine
Intermediate: Bronze routine
Dancercise NY ダンササイズNY
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Fee: $8/drop-in, $60-75/10 lessons (Valid at all locations depend on expiry date)
*Ask instructor for details
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or dancercisenewyork@yahoo.ca
This is an enjoyable dance fitness class. Get fit while you learn exciting basic dance steps and exercise movements with romantic, lively music. Our course includes: warm-up, cardio(basic Latin dance steps), post-cardio cool down(slow dance steps),stretch and strength, relaxation
Ask your doctor if you have any medical issues such as heart problems, high blood pressure or osteoporosis.
Bring Yoga-mat or beach towel and water to drink.
NNHC Line dancing for beginners and intermediate ラインダンシング
Instructor: Joyce Oikawa Age : 13+
Fridays 10:00am to 11:45am
(10:00am: For Beginners, 10:15am to 11:45am: Regular Lesson)
Jan 29 to Apr 16 (No class: Feb 26, Apr 2, 10 sessions)
Fee: $35/10 tickets (1 ticket/session) ($4/drop-in)
Registration 604.777.7000 (NNHC)
HEALTH 健康
NNHC Reiki Sessions 霊気セッション
Healer: Parisa Alavi
Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 11:30am & 1pm
Fee: $15 / session (1hour) Each session is private.
Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Key”) goes to where energy is blocked, or not moving, and invites movement on all levels-physical, emotional and mental. (“Blocked” energy often shows up as disease).
Registration: 604-777-7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
Jiriki-Seitai 自力整体法
Thursdays 10:00am to 11:15am
No Class on Jan 28 & Mar 25
Registration: 604.448.8854 /jiriki-seitai@shaw.ca
Jiriki-Seitai is a way to correct the contortions of the body; loosen and relax stiff parts; contract the loose parts while getting natural energy from our own body and refreshing ourselves. We will work on removing and improving pains from the shoulder, back, etc. so can have a nice, healthy body, be refreshed and be in dialogue with our inner body. We will make sure that you are relaxed, refreshed and feel good after the lessons.
NNHC Meditation Class 瞑想教室
Instructor: Parisa Alavi
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Fee: $5 / person (1 hour)
Max. 9 people Advanced reservations required.
Registration: 604-777-7000 (NNM&HC)
The purpose of this class is to relax from a busy routine. Meditation is used as a technique to learn concentration and obtain a feeling of calm or peace. You learn simple breathing, which helps you improve your overall health. Meditation has been practised for over 5000 years, and is a state of concentration or intellectual exercise.
Momoko’s Yoga モモコのヨガ教室
Instructor: Momoko Suzuki-Powles
Wednesdays 10:15am to 11:15am
No class: Jan 6
Fee: $65 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee: $16)
Senior: $60 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee $15)
Registration 604.737.3601 (Momoko Suzuki-Powles)
Canadian Reiki Association 霊気
Host: Barbara Weston RT-CRA
1st Saturday 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6 & Apr 3
Fee: Admission by donation, $5 min.
For information call Barb Weston at 604.985.7302 or email barb@innerfocus.ca.
Come experience Reiki energy! Everyone is welcome.
EDUCATIONAL 教育
Eurhythmics (Music for Children) 親と子のリトミック幼児音楽教室
Instructor: Rieko Ishii & Mineko Uchihara
Age: 1 ½ to 3 Thursdays
Set 1: 10:30am to 11:15am
Set 2: 11:30am to 12:15pm
Fee: $45 / 4 sessions
($15 / drop-in at instructor’s discretion)
Registration 604.219.1584 (Rieko Ishii) or rieko2@lintac.com
Taz Math Learning System タズ式算数
Instructor Dennis Tazumi
Age 6 to 17
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm
No class on Mar 10
Fee: $55/month
Registration 604.377.0955 (Dennis Tazumi) or dtaz@tazmath.com
More information: www.tazmath.com
Soroban (Abacus) そろばん
Instructor: Norie Ikoma (Ikoma Abacus learning, Inc.)
Ongoing, you can join anytime through the year.
Fridays 5pm to 7pm
No class on Apr 2
For more information & registration: Norie Ikoma at 604.926.1940 (Tel/Fax), 778.233.7999 or nori@ikomaabacus.com, www.ikomaabacus.com
Instructor: Burnaby South – Edmonds Kumon Centre, Theo Witijono
Wednesday 4:30pm to 7pm
Saturday 1pm to 3:30pm
Kumon Math and English Reading Programs.
For information please call: 604-942-2558 or visit: www.kumon.com
Kumon Math and Reading 公文
MARTIAL ARTS 武道
Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu (Kobudo) Traditional Japanese/Okinawa Martial Art
糸東流古武術（沖縄伝統武術）
Chief Instructors: Marlon and Carole A’Hearn
NCCP Certified and NKA & KBC members
Age: Adults (14+)
Mondays: 6:30pm to 8pm
No class on Apr 5
*Please check with Instructors for dates of available Saturday Classes (9:30am to 11:00am)
Please arrive earlier for your first class.
Fee: $50 per 4 classes. Drop-in fee: $15
We have spare weaponry on hand to begin practicing. Students will be expected to supply their own.
Registration: 604.789.7499 for info: kobudo@shitoryu.net
Health, self-defense, exercise, discover your inner power, have fun. Take part in the traditional martial art of weaponry. Learn the Bo (long staff), Sai (two-pronged fork), Tonfa (mill handle), and Kama (sickle).
Aikido 合気道
Instructor: Vancouver Shomonkai Aikido
Age: Adult (13+), Children (6-12)
Adults Class
Tuesday & Thursdays 7 pm to 9 pm (Tuesday class will start in February)
Saturdays 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Children’s Class
Saturdays 11:30 am to 12:20 am
* There will be no class on some Saturdays. Please check with the instructor for detailed schedule.
Fee: Adult Class: January $45 /month ($8 drop-in), February ~ $60 /month ($8 drop-in)
Children’s Class: $24 /4 classes *for children’s classes, consult instructor.
Registration: 604.222.0024 (Kiyota) or info@vancouveraikido.com
Aikido is a Japanese martial art anyone, regardless of age and gender, can enjoy and benefit from. Develop healthy body and mind, while studying traditional Japanese manners and customs. Students can start any time. Classes are ongoing.
Nikkei Karate 空手
Chief Instructor: Mert Horita
Assistant Instructor: Junya Yamamura
Teen/adult Classes
Mondays & Thursdays: 8pm to 9:30pm
Some Saturdays: 9:30am to 11am
Junior Classes (7-13)
Mondays & Thursdays: 7pm to 8pm
Some Saturdays: 9:30am to 11am
No class: Monday, Apr 5
Fee: under 19 yrs, $40/month, 19 yrs. and over, $50/month
Registration: Any Monday class or nikkeikarate@gmail.com
Please be advised there may be a waiting list for our popular Junior class
Learn the Power & Grace of Karate
Judo 柔道
Instructor: Ishikawa Judo Club
Adult class (13+)
Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesdays or Fridays 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Children’s class (8-12)
Wednesdays or Fridays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Please confirm the schedule with your instructor
Fee: $30 / month (kids class)
$40 / month (adult)
Registration 604.298.7300 (Takao Izumi) or ti7300@shaw.ca
Ongoing
Please join our judo club for fun, self-defence and tournaments.
NNHC Martial Gym 六合八法新体操
Instructor: Mario Lam
Tuesday:
Ages: 9+
Intermediate 1: 4:30-6:00pm
Intermediate 2: 6pm-7:30pm
Advance: 7:30-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Ages: under 8 or beginners
Beginners – early class: 3:30pm-4:45pm
Beginners – late afternoon class: 4:45pm-6:00pm
Fee: $35 per month (Wednesday class), $40 per month (Tuesday class)
Registration 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
Martial Gym is a developmental approach that recognizes and draws its strength from both martial arts and Japanese men’s rhythmic gymnastics. As opposed to a blended approach, Martial Gym maintains their distinct characteristics to bring out the best of the two similar, yet different sports.
The gymnastics portion comes from the Japanese men’s rhythmic gymnastics. They have impressed audiences worldwide with their unique dynamics, extension, tumbling, synchronization and precision.
The martial arts portion of the program is based on the ancient internal style of Chinese martial art of Luk Hop Bak Fat. The immense power generated through seemingly effortless exertion and its effective strategies and techniques make it more than just another style of self-defense.
For further information please contact the instructor Mario Lam at 604.435.8175 or visit www.MartialGym.infoand www.menrg.com.
SENIORS PROGRAMS シニア
Seniors Health Taiso & Massage シニアのための健康体操とマッサージ
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Tuesdays 10:15am – 11:45am Ongoing
Fee: $12 / month ($4/ drop-in)
Registration 604.275.6387 (Kay Fujishima)
Please bring your own lunch if you plan to attend karaoke
Seniors Karaoke シニアのためのカラオケ
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Tuesdays 12:30pm – 3:45pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3.50 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387
Seniors Gateball シニアのためのゲート･ボール
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Thursdays 12pm – 4pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387
WOMEN & INTERCULTURAL 異文化と女性
MOM Prenatal Class for Japanese Women MOM 出産準備教室
Classes will start from April 2010. Please contact MOM at 604.980.8539 or momwestcanada@hotmail.com for the schedule.
Thursdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Fee: A) $160 (5 sessions includes text, home guidance after childbirth, breast-feeding tutorial training)
B) $25 drop-in ($10 for text)
Registration: 604.980.8539, Fax: 604.980.5149 or momwestcanada@hotmail.com
MOM offers Japanese prenatal courses to pregnant women and their families in a series of 5 classes. Topics include lifestyle during pregnancy, the mechanisms of labour, breathing methods and pain relief massage using the Lamaze method, breast-feeding and breast care, postnatal lifestyle, care for the newborn babies. Make new friends, eliminate the nervousness for your first pregnancy or labour so that you can be confident and well prepared when the time comes.
Class topics
Class 1: Basic mechanisms of pregnancy, physiologic and physical changes
Class 2: Lifestyle during pregnancy, nutrition, posture and exercises, prenatal breast care
Class 3: The labour, breathing methods, postnatal lifestyle
Class 4: New born babies, bathing, baby care basics, growth process of babies
Class 5: Breast-feeding and breast care, massage
MOM & Kids Brunch Party ＭＯＭベビー健診会とブランチパーティー
Fee: $5 /family
This is a potluck party to have fellowship with mothers. Free baby medical examination and child care consultation by nurse. For further information & registration, please contact MOM @ 604-980-8539.
MOM Baby Food Consulting & Tea Party ＭＯＭ離乳食トークとティーパーティー
Fee: $5/family
Registration: 604.980.8539 or momwestcanada@hotmail.com
(Japanese Instruction)
First Aid Class for Mom & Kids ＭＯＭこどものための応急処置講座
Fee: $12/class plus $8 for textbook
Registration: 604.980.8539 or momwestcanada@hotmail.com
(Japanese Instruction)
Gladstone Japanese Language School グラッドストーン日本語学園
Please call the Gladstone Japanese Language School for more information at
604-515-0980.
