Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton

05/25/2026

June is the month for Flower Shows, The CJCC flower show will be June 20th at CJCC. If you love flowers, you can also go to the Ikenobo flower show in Toronto.

05/25/2026

We are welcoming all new and returning vendors, artists, performers and festival goers. Come to our 5th annual summer festival. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

05/14/2026

Competing in Calgary AB, representing CJCC at the Canadian National Championships.

05/13/2026

04/29/2026

CJCC is so proud of Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Academy as they travel to the 2026 Panamerican Kata Championships on May 1, 2026, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The team includes Mitchell Kawasaki as a judge and Valentina Millan Rincon & Zoey McIntosh. Congratulations to the team

04/10/2026

Suzuran Odori was proud to represent CJCC in Scarborough at the 2026 Momo Anime Festival. The Festival was held at Momiji Health Care Society. Suzuran odori performed a dance in honour of the year of the Horse! Chagu Chagu Umako: A joyful Morioka folk song celebrating beautifully adorned horses and the gentle sounds of horse bells.

03/23/2026

Are you interested in hosting Japanese students this summer?

GPI is looking for Host Families this summer to host their Japanese Summer Students.

Please see attached poster for all details.

If you are interested in participating, please email Naomi at [email protected] for further information.

03/04/2026

Countdown has started! 157 days until the summer festival! Come celebrate summer Canadian Japanese style at 45 Hempstead Drive Hamilton ON L8W 2Y6. It will be our 5th annual festival!

01/19/2026

Happy New Years from Suzuran Odori
Here are some of our 2026 performances. Come to see us dance!

01/10/2026

In collaboration with Dokon Daiko, CJCC is presenting a workshop for anyone who is interested in an introduction to Taiko Drumming.
Please plan to attend to learn more about this artform.
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Taiko Drumming Workshop with Dokon Daiko
Beginner-friendly, no experience required.
Learn basic stance and rhythm
Try with real taiko drums!

Fun group experience!

Saturday, January 24th 2026
1PM-3PM

Hamilton Japanese Cultural Centre
45 Hempstead Drive, Hamilton, ON

Fee: $75 per person

Questions and registration, please contact:
[email protected]

Registration deadline - January 16th

SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER SOON!

https://www.dokondaiko.com/workshops/join-our-japanese-drumming-workshop-in-hamilton-ontario/