Weekly Programs
Jan to Apr 2012
Winter Programs at Nikkei Centre
How to register for weekly programs
There are two ways to register for programs:
1) Contact the program instructor if his/her phone number is listed. Please register in advance.
2) Call Nikkei 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 are 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
NEW PROGRAMS 新しいプログラム
Michiko Vocal Class (Japanese instruction)
Instructor: Michiko Yokoyama
Fridays
4:00pm to 5:00pm/ Children’s Class(5-12)
5:30pm to 6:30pm/ Adults Class(13＋)
Fee:$35/4 classes, $10/ Drop-in (HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (Nikkei Centre)
Michiko ボーカルクラス (日)
指導・横山道子
毎週金曜日
第1回目：2012年 1月6、13、20、27日
第2回目：2012年 2月3、10、17、24日
午後4：00～5：00／子どもクラス（5歳～12歳）
午後5：30～6：30／大人クラス（13歳以上）
費用: $35/月4回、$10/ドロップイン （HST込み)
申込先： 604.777.7000、info@nikkeiplace.org (日系センター)
あなたの本来持っている”声”を生かし、”歌声”や”表現力”をのばしてみませんか？お一人ずつしっかり声を聞き、特別なエクササイズを行います。また、日本の童謡や名曲もたくさん取り入れながら、日本の音楽に触れていきます。歌が好きな方、苦手な方、将来ステージの上で歌いたい方など、どなたも大歓迎いたします！
子どもクラス: ゲームをしながら楽しく体とノドをあたためます。またボイストレーニングで、リズム感や力強い安定した歌声を身につけていきます。講師自らの舞台経験を生かした、子どもたちの感性と歌声を豊かにするプログラムです。
大人クラス: 声帯の仕組みや音楽知識などに少しずつ触れながら、ボイストレーニングを行います。自分の声、歌い方の特徴を知ることで、より効果的な発声法と魅力的な歌声を見つけていきます。楽譜の読めない方もご安心ください。日本の名曲をぜひ一緒に楽しく歌いましょう。
Korean Conversation Class (Japanese instruction)
Instructor: Mitsuko Nakagawa
Friday 10:30am to 12pm
Fee: $40 /month (HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (Nikkei Centre)
Info: 604.345.4556 mitsuko3131@gmail.com
Min. 3 or will be cancelled.
Experienced bi-lingual Japanese instructors provide easy to understand, fun and effective lessons for beginners to intermediate learners.
韓流を楽しむ韓国語 日
講師：中川満子金曜
午前10時30分から午後12時
費用：$40/1ヶ月(HST込み)
申込先： 604.777.7000、info@nikkeiplace.org (日系センター)
お問い合わせ: 604.345.4556 mitsuko3131@gmail.com
受講希望者が3名に満たない場合は開講されません。
今世界中に広がっている 韓流 ブーム。韓国語基礎会話を身につけてみませんか。講師は韓国人を夫に持つ日本人女性講師。韓国を 詳細に知る日本人が ていねいに韓国語と韓国文化をお教えします。
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Class J & E
Instructor: Yukiko Okazaki, VND Educational Society
Thursday 6pm to 7pm
Free Admission
Registration: please e-mail
Class shows you how to experience true meditation. You will also learn how to meditate at home and how to keep in balance. The techniques are easy to learn and practice. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. You can join in at any time – just come along. No prior knowledge is necessary. For more info, please visit www.freemeditation.ca.
Arts & Culture 芸術
Bonsai Class 盆栽教室 J & E
Instructor: Tak Yamaura
Wednesday 7pm to 9:30pm
Fee: $40/session (2 classes, HST included), plus $45 for material
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
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
Igo Club 囲碁クラブ J & E
2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays 1pm to 5pm
Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25, Mar 10, 24 & 31, Apr 14 & 28
Registration: 604.987.0897 (Tsuchiya)
New members and drop-in players are welcome at our regular meetings.
Karaoke カラオケ E
Age: Adults
Last Fridays 7pm to 9:30pm
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 30 & Apr 27
Registration for membership, please phone Kiyo Goto at 604.528.9717
Preserved Flower Arrangement プリザーブド･フラワー･アレンジ教室 J & E
Instructor: Akiko Morgan
3rd Wednesday 12pm to 2pm
Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 21 & Apr 18
Fee: $15/class plus $25 for material/class
Registration: e-mail
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 J
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 e-mail
Tea Ceremony Class 茶道教室 J & E
Instructor: Ayako Sakaino, Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association
Wednesday, Jan 18 to Feb 15 (5 classes) & Apr 18 to May 16 (5 Classes)
Introductory Course: 11am to 12:30pm
Beginner Course: 1:30pm to 3pm
Fee: $100 / 5 classes (material, HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
Attire: No jeans, miniskirt. Please bring a pair of white socks.
Limited 8 students, Min 5 or class will be cancelled.
Introductory: This class is appropriate for someone with no experience. Students will learn the basic of tea including how to walk in the tea room and how to drink tea.
Beginner: This course is for those desiring to learn more about tea fundamentals
Tea Ceremony Club 茶道クラブ J & E
Coordinator: Ayako Sakaino, Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association
2nd Wednesdays 1:30pm to 3pm
Fee: $12 / 1session (Tea, sweets, HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
This club is for everyone who is interested in tea ceremony. You don’t need any skill. Let’s have fun with traditional Japanese tea and sweets! We will set a different theme for each session. Come and join us!
Vancouver Tanka-kai (Japanese poetry club) バンクーバー短歌会 J
2nd Fridays 10am to 1pm
Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9 & Apr 13
Fee: $20/month
Registration: 604.608.4735 or e-mail (Sato)
Health & Fitness 健康
Adult Badminton 社交バドミントン E
Coordinator: Kingsley Fong Age: 13 to 65+
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Fee: $70 / 12 sessions (HST included)
Please register at NNM&HC on the day of the class
Aikido 合気道 J & E
Instructor: Vancouver Shomonkai Aikido
Age: Adult (13+), Children (6-12)
Adults Class
Tuesday 7 pm to 9pm
Saturdays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Children’s Class
Saturdays 11:30am to 12:20pm
* There will be no class on some Saturdays. Please check with the instructor for detailed schedule.
Fee: Adult Class: $50 /month, $9 drop-in (HST included)
Children’s Class: $24 /4 classes *for children’s classes, consult instructor.
Registration: 604.222.0024 (Kiyota) or e-mail
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.
Ballroom Dance 社交ダンス J
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesday 12:10pm to 1:10pm
Fee: $35/month, $10/drop-in
Registration: 604.600.8643 (Chinami Kobashi)
Dalibor Yoga ダリバー・ヨガ E
Instructor: Dalibor Covic
Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm to 9pm (starting from September 2011)
Fee: $90/ per month, $50/ half month, $15/drop in
Information and registration: daliboryogavancouver.com or 604.720.0869
Bring your own yoga mat and blanket.
Yoga classes including asanas, pranayama and relaxation
Learn to breathe deeply while experiencing a flow of postures, to stimulate the body physically and mentally.
Hatha yoga flow. Welcome beginners.
Dancercise NY ダンササイズNY J
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Fee: $8/drop-in, $60/9 lessons (Valid at all locations)
Registration: 604.600.8643 (Chinami Kobashi)
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 problem such as heart problem, high blood pressure or osteoporosis.
Bring Yoga-mat or beach towel and water to drink.
Japanese Dance 日本舞踊 J
Instructor: Nishikawa-ryu Dance, Yoko Matsuno
Friday 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Fee: $10/lesson, (plus $5 for membership for the first lesson)
Registration & Information: 604.584.8320 (Yoko Matsuno)
Please bring Yukata, Hoso-obi, Tabi socks
Jiriki-Seitai 自力整体法 J
Thursdays 10:00am to 11:15am
Registration: 604.448.8854 or e-mail
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.
Judo 柔道 J & E
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 e-mail
Ongoing
Please join our judo club for fun, self-defence and tournaments.
Line dancing for beginners and intermediate ラインダンシング E
Instructor: Joyce Oikawa
Age: 13+
Fridays 10:00am to 11:45am
Starting from Feb 3, 2012 (10 lessons)
Fee: $40/10 tickets (1 ticket/lesson, valid only each session), $5/drop-in (HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
Martial Gym 六合八法新体操 E
Instructor: Mario Lam
Tuesday:
Age: 9+
Intermediate 1: 4:30-6:00pm
Intermediate 2: 6pm-7:30pm
Advance: 7:30-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Age: 5+ or beginners
Beginners – early class: 3:30pm-4:45pm (Age: 5-6 year olds)
Beginners – late afternoon class: 4:45pm-6:00pm (Age: 7+ & beginners)
Fee: $40 per month (Wednesday class), $45 per month (Tuesday class) (HST included)
Registration: 604.435.8175 (Mario Lam) or visit www.MartialGym.info and www.menrg.com
The Martial Gym program at Nikkei Heritage Centre is a year-round program for both boys and girls starting from 5 years old and progressing all the way to adult. The program starts in the fall and ending the season with a performance in June.
Children love Martial Gym classes because they are fun and they learn lots of cool moves. Classes bring diversity from gymnastics and the practicality of martial arts into its programs. Children learn different rolls, jumps, obstacles, handstands, cartwheels, rope skipping and a wealth of other movement patterns so they run and react faster, have better control over their bodies than typical at their age. In Martial Gym, children do not just follow instructions but are encouraged to understand, be inquisitive, to participate and to be creative within a structured framework.
Meditation Class 瞑想教室 E
Instructor: Parisa Alavi
Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Fee: $6 / person (1 hour) (HST included)
Max. 9 people Advanced reservations required.
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
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.
MOM Prenatal Class for Japanese Women MOM出産準備教室 J & E
Wednesday, 6:15pm to 9:15pm
*Recommend to finish all classes during the pregnancy between 20 and 36 weeks.
*New courses start every two months. Please contact MOM for schedule.
Registration: e-mail or 604.980.8539 or http://canadamom.babymilk.jp
*Limited 10 families/couples
MOM offers Japanese prenatal courses to learn pregnancy, childbirth, and basic knowledge for nursing in a series of 4 classes. For fully understandings and supports from husbands and families of the international marriage couples, we have an interpreter for people who don’t speak Japanese. You will eliminate the nervousness for pregnancy or labor and find new friends.
Class 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. Home Guidance after childbirth and breast-feeding tutorial training are optional with a discount price.
Topics
Class 1: Basic mechanisms of pregnancy, physiologic and physical changes. Early discovery of anything unusual happens to your body, nutrition and exercise
Class 2: The labour, breathing methods, and postnatal lifestyle.
Class 3: New born babies, bathing, baby care basics, growth process of babies and postpartum care.
Class 4: Breast-feeding and breast care, massage, questions and answers
Nikkei Karate 空手 E
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 (7-12)
Mondays & Thursdays: 7pm to 8pm
Some Saturdays: 9:30am to 11am
Fee: under 19 yrs, $45/month, 19 yrs. and over, $55/month
Registration: at any Monday class
For information: e-mail
Please be advised there may be a waiting list for our popular Junior class
Learn the Power & Grace of Karate
Reiki Sessions 霊気セッション E
Healer: Parisa Alavi
Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 11:30am & 1pm
Fee: $17 / session (1hour) (HST included) 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, Nikkei Centre
Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu (Kobudo) Traditional Japanese/Okinawa Martial Art 糸東流古武術（沖縄伝統武術） E
Chief Instructors: Marlon and Carole A’Hearn
NCCP Certified, NKA and KarateBC Members
Age: Adults (14+)
Saturdays 9:30am to 11am
*Please check with Instructors for updated dates
Fee: $50 per 4 classes. Drop-in fee: $15
Registration: 604.789.7499 for info: e-mail
Discover your inner power. Join us, for health, self-defense, exercise, and fun. Take part in the traditional martial art of Kobudo (weaponry). Learn the Bo (long staff), Sai (two-pronged fork), Tonfa (mill handle), and Kama (sickle).
Please arrive earlier for your first class. We have spare weaponry on hand to begin practicing. Students will be expected to supply their own in due time.
Sushi class すし教室 J & E
Instructor: Takayuki Omi
Saturday, Jan 7 & 21, 11:30am to 1pm
Once a month on some Saturday (Please see Nikkei Place website for the schedule)
Fee: $25/class (HST included)
Registration & Info: 778.788.3574 (Taka)
Please join our fun Sushi class!! More than 10 years experience sushi chef show you a lot’s of technique how to make Maki sushi & Nigiri sushi.
Tai Chi Quan 太極拳 E
Instructor: Arsenio Chua (English /Mandarin instruction)
Beginner 1: Monday & Thursday, 4pm to 5:30pm or Tuesday & Friday, 7pm to 8:30pm (twice a week)
Fee: $80 for 12 lessons (HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000, Nikkei Centre
Min. 5 students or class will be cancelled
Lesson: Learn basic foundation and fundamental forms before proceeding to actual Young style 8 steps.
Learn Taichi for good health, good exercise and self defense. Intermediate class is available.
Arsenio Chua (Instructor): Participated different local competition in Tai Chi Quan and Taichi Sword and have won medals, Gold, Silver, Bronzed Lately, and won Gold Medal in Taichi Kung Fu Fan at the 8th Hongkong Wushu Int’l Championship in March 2010.
Taz Badminton タズバドミントン E
Coordinator: Dennis Tazumi
Some Fridays 12:00pm to 3:00pm
For info & registration: 604.377.0955 or e-mail (Dennis Tazumi)
Please confirm the schedule with the coordinator.
Yoga ヨガ J
Instructor: Momoko Suzuki-Powles
Wednesdays 10:15am to 11:15am
Fee: $65 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee: $16)
Senior: $60 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee $15)
Registration 604.737.3601 (Momoko Suzuki-Powles)
For more info, please visit www.momokoyoga.com
Education 教育
Eurhythmics (Music for Children) 親と子のリトミック幼児音楽教室 J
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: $55 / 4 sessions ($18 / drop-in at instructor’s discretion)
Registration 604.219.1584 (Rieko Ishii) or e-mail
Kumon Math and Reading 公文 E
Instructor: Burnaby South – Edmonds Kumon Centre, Theo Witijono
Wednesday 4pm to 7pm
Saturday 12pm to 3pm
Kumon Math and English Reading Programs.
For information please call: 604.942.2558 or visit: www.kumon.com
Soroban (Abacus) そろばん J & E
Instructor: Norie Ikoma (Ikoma Abacus learning, Inc.)
Ongoing, you can join anytime through the year.
Fridays 5pm to 7pm
For more information & registration: Norie Ikoma at 604.926.1940 (Tel/Fax), 778.233.7999 or e-mail, www.ikomaabacus.com
Taz Math Learning System タズ式算数 E
Instructor Dennis Tazumi
Age: 5 to 19
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Fee: $55/month
For info & registration: 604.377.0955 or e-mail (Dennis Tazumi)
For more information please see www.tazmath.com
Useful English Conversation for Everyday Life 暮らしに役立つ英会話 J
Tuesday 4pm to 5pm
Registration & Information: Canada Journal ESL, 604.688.0303 www.canadajournal.com/esl
Experienced bi-lingual Japanese instructors provide easy to understand, fun and effective lessons for beginners to intermediate learners.
SENIORS PROGRAMS シニア
Senior Badminton シニア・バドミントン E
Age: 55+
Coordinator: Fumi Horii
Tuesdays 10:00am to 11:45am
Fee: $4.50 / drop-in (birdie inclusive) (HST included)
Seniors Health Taiso & Massage シニアのための健康体操とマッサージ J
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
J
Instructor: Kay Fujishima
Age: 55+
Tuesdays 12:30pm – 3:45pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3.50 / drop-in)
Registration 604.275.6387
Seniors Gateball シニアのためのゲート･ボール J
Instructor: Kay Fujishima
Age: 55+
Thursdays 12pm – 4pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387
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.
