Spring Bazaar poster with light blue back ground. Koinobori graphic on the left. Photos of Chirashi, pottery, flea market, plant sales, and print making on the right.

🎏 Looking for weekend plans in Burnaby? The Nikkei Spring Bazaar is back on Saturday, May 2!
Shop local crafts, browse the flea market, and enjoy delicious Japanese comfort foods. 🌷 11am–4pm at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Free admission for all!

Japanese History in BC | Now You Know BC YouTube video by CHEK Media

Check Media put together a program about Japanese Canadian history! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCBH...

Return to Paueru Gai looks back on 50 years of the Powell Street Festival The book celebrates a complex story.

Learn about the exhibit on now at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. www.straight.com/arts/return-...

A practice of enduring and concealing—Martial artist SABO brings Ninjutsu training to the province SABO Yu Amasawa hiding in the forest. | Photo Courtesy of Yu Amasawa. Being able to prevent conflicts or resolve them without drawing one’s sword is the skill of an excellent ninja, says SABO Yu Amasa...

A practice of enduring and concealing—Martial artist SABO brings Ninjutsu training to the province

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Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival exhibition opens at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre - Pancouver Former Powell Street Festival executive director Emiko Morita curated Return to Paueru Gai and edited a new book with the same title.

Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival exhibition opens at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/return-to-pa...

Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival Exhibition Opening Join us for the opening of the retrospective exhibit! Register for your free ticket today!

Join us for the Exhibition Opening of Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival

📅 Thursday, March 26 | 6–8 PM

RSVP online www.eventbrite.ca/e/return-to-...

Taste of Japan x Bite of Burnaby – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Explore the soul food of Japan in Burnaby. Join our Spring 2026 workshops for hands-on classes in miso, sushi art, and more.

We invite you to join us this March for a series of culinary workshops held in partnership with Bite of Burnaby.
Family-friendly Spring Break Workshops: Join our Onigiri or Truffle workshop. Register online today.
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Employment – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Join the NNMCC team. We periodically release opportunities for summer, part-time, and permanent positions. Thank you for your interest.

We’re Hiring: Part-Time Custodian
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Help us preserve stories that matter.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre team in two key roles:

Processing & Outreach Archivist (Leave Coverage)
Collections Assistant

Apply here: centre.nikkeiplace.org/about-us/emp...

Here’s where you can pick up the first Freshet newspaper in Burnaby, starting Dec. 18:

Nikkei Centre
Bonsor Seniors Centre
Confederation Seniors Centre
Safeway (4440 Hastings St.)
PriceSmart Foods (Edmonds)
Save On Foods
Waves
Starbucks

#burnaby

お正月イベント
1月3日（土）
11:00-15:00
日系文化センター・博物館（バーナビー）
書初め、獅子舞、門松、甘酒、かるたや将棋などの伝統的な遊びを通じて、日本のお正月文化をお楽しみください。温かいおでん、大福もち、おにぎりとお味噌汁、沖縄そば、Japadogなど飲食も充実。入場無料。

Oshōgatsu お正月イベント – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Join us for a day of fun activities and games as we celebrate the Japanese New Year. Discover traditional customs, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious treats.

🐎 Celebrate the New Year Japanese-style!
Join us for Oshōgatsu: Japanese New Year Celebrations.
🗓️ Sat, Jan 3
🕘 11AM-3PM
📍 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
🆓 Admission: Free
Experience the rich traditions of Oshogatsu with free activities for the whole family
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日系餅つき
12月29日（月）
11:00 - 15:00
年末恒例の伝統行事にぜひご家族やお友達といっしょにご参加ください。入場無料

Nikkei Mochitsuki 2025 | 日系 餅つき – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre A traditional year-end activity, Mochitsuki is when the community comes together to make mochi the old-fashioned way.

Celebrate a year-end Japanese tradition at Nikkei Mochitsuki! Enjoy mochi pounding, cultural performances, and more!
📅 Dec 29
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM
Free admission
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ホリデーブティック・厳選されたベンダーによる、質の高い日本にインスパイアされたアイテムのみを集めた、一日限りのイベントです。入場無料。

Holiday Boutique 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre December 6, 2025

Skip the crowds and find thoughtful gifts at our Holiday Boutique! Join us for a curated, one-day shopping experience featuring 8 select local artists and designers.

🗓️ Sat, December 6
📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center
⏰ 10am - 4pm | Free Admission
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Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

日系クラフトフェア
手仕事が紡ぐ、あたたかい贈り物。
日時：11月15日（土）と16日（日）10:00から17:00まで
会場： 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
入場料: 大人5ドル [18歳未満、65歳以上、NNMCC会員は入場無料] centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/nikke...

Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

The Nikkei Craft Fair is back! Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.
Nov 15 & 16, 10am-5pm
6688 Southoaks Crescent (Burnaby) ️
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Start time is 10:30 AM (NOT 1:30...)

11月11日、午前10:30よりスタンレーバーク内にある日系人戦没者慰霊碑前（水族館近く）にて式典が行われます。NNMCCのYouTubeチャンネルでもリアルタイムでご覧いただけます。セレモニー後にスタンレーパーク内のVancouver Rowing Clubでレセプションが行われます。どちらもご自由にご参加ください。

The Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee invites the public to attend its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 1:30am at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park.
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TOW in Burnaby: Japan's ethereal Acoustic Duo – Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre See Japan’s acclaimed duo TOW live at the NNMCC. A unique concert event blending TOW's modern cinematic acoustic sound with vibrant Okinawan folk arts.

TOW's Canadian Debut is at Nikkei Centre! 🎸🎤🪗
Experience their ethereal blend of guitar, voice, and accordion.
Presented by @powellstfest
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (Burnaby) 🔗 Tickets centre.nikkeiplace.org/events/tow/

日本が誇るアコースティック・デュオ、TOWが日系センターでライブ！

展覧会「美しく、壊れて」福丸直子による金継ぎ
オープニングレセプション＆アーティスト・トーク
10月11日（土）午後2時〜5時　ご自由にご参加ください
会期は10月14日から2026年2月21日まで。
火曜～土曜　10－5時　
入館料ドネーション制

Announcing a new exhibit that invites you to see beauty in imperfection.

Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru
Opening Reception Oct 11, 2-5pm.
Exhibit dates: Oct 14, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026

Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of work by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama.

Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery on October 3.
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/...

Routes of Remembrance Panel Discussion An international discussion moderated by Dr. Masumi Izumi (Japan) with past participants of the Nikkei National Museum’s Tomoshibi 灯 Journey Bus Tour reflecting on what the experience taught them, how the history of uprooting in Canada is connected with the injustices suffered by Nikkei civilians ac

Nikkei from Canada, United States, and Australia spoke at @nnmcc.bsky.social in Burnaby to share their experiences on the #TomoshibiBusTour—a journey to former internment sites across BC. 🚎⁠
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Watch: youtu.be/kfBOFZQvK90

@jamuseum.bsky.social ⁠#landscapesofinjustice #PastWrongsFutureChoices

Sachi presents a free beginner-friendly Koseki workshop on October 25. Sachi is a Japanese language educator and translator specializing in koseki. Find out more: learn.kokorocommunications.com/koseki-works...

Main Stage at Nikkei Matsuri 日系祭り(sponsored by Global BC) is packed with local talent on Aug 30-31!
Enjoy performances by Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, Hitotose, Non Sweet J-pop Girl Group, and many more.
Full schedule at nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org
#NikkeiMatsuri #日系祭り

Join us for a special workshop (Sep 1) where you'll learn sakiami — a traditional finger-knitting technique that transforms vintage kimonos into a beautiful kimono patch shawl. Led by renowned Japanese designer Kiwa Anraku.
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