President Lorene Oikawa’s Message – May 2018
Kanpai! I am sipping pink sake as I write and look at my photos of cherry blossoms. My attempt at Hanami. Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom of taking time to view and enjoy the exquisite beauty of sakura (cherry tree) blossoms. The tradition is believed to have started... Read More
Join us on April 18, 2018 for National Canadian Film Day
Join the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (GVJCCA) and the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) for a free screening at Tonari Gumi in Vancouver. GVJCCA and NAJC are hosting the films, The Breadwinner and Meditation Park, as part of the National Canadian Film Day on Wednesday, April... Read More
President Lorene Oikawa’s Message – April 2018
Spring is officially here. Although, looking at the weather in some communities around the province you would be forgiven for thinking it’s still winter. We had our annual general meeting on Saturday, March 24 and it was snowing in Burnaby, but it was mostly wet slush. Our blossoms... Read More
President Lorene Oikawa’s Message – March 2018
Lots of work goes into producing the Bulletin Geppo. Before managing editor John Endo Greenaway puts it all together, Japanese editors Sleepless Kao (aka Kao Kasai) and Kazuho Yamamoto are working on the Japanese section, Advertising Manager Anne Jew is working with our advertisers, and Administrative Assistant Mitsuyo... Read More