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THE NEW CANADIAN
An Independent Organ for Canadians of Japanese Origin
TORONTO. ONT.

SATURDAY, JULY 5. 1958

YOi 21—No. 53

^e (?&ntfce - - ^ P%o^eci $&<!/&& AfaMist^
Bn Search of a Solution
By RAYMOND MORIYAMA

THE PROBLEM
The problem called for an architecture which wnis to solve and
the
and almost incompatible requirements
was to fulfill the
and Niseis. Secondly, it was to attract and serve the general public,
especially7 those interested in thing's Japanese. (As such it was to
be a gift from the Japanese Canadians to Metropolitan loronto).
Thirdly, it was to become a permanent living memoriam to the ac­
complishment of the Isseis in Canada. Added to these, there were
various unknowns which had to be taken into account in the design.
The fund was virtually non-existent and the result of the fall fundraisinc* campaign impossible to pre-determine. As a consequence,
the site was unselected.

THE SOLUTION
Preliminary research and analysis were, made »s k’ tbe follow-

Looking, down on .the iCentre.mpdeUyou .can .see„a. birds .eye view of.it. On
the rio-ht is the auditorium building; to the left is the cultural building; and m
between is the L-shaped structure housing the kitchen, social rooms, snack area, eic.

'Still Be Modern 25 Years From Now’
By BpB KADOGUCHI
“Here’s a design that will stiH be modern 25
years from now!”
This observation was made by Kazuo Nakamu­
ra after he viewed the model of the Toronto Ja­
panese Canadian Centre last week. And while the
majority of the overflow crowd who attended the
unveiling could not view the model with quite the
precise or professional eye, they nevertheless ex­
tended the project their enthusiastic stamp of ap­
proval with expressions of similar sentiments.
Mr. Nakamura, of course, needs no introduction
here. As a prominent Canadian Nisei artist^ he is
infinitely qualified to comment with authority on
most any project with an aesthetic flavor.
The compliment is indeed a very welcome one,
and architect Raymond Moriyama should be heart­
ily congratulated for his excellent work.
That he injected his heart and' soul into this
model, as well as his capabilities, was more than
apparent to anyone who saw it.
“Whenever my head became confused, I v^ent in­
to church to offer my prayers and to be given
some peace of mind,” he confessed to me recently7.
At the risk of sounding pitifully maudlin, I
would like to say in all sincerity that there is every
reason to believe divine assistance played its help­
ful part in the creation of the model.
It is, in fact, a dream assuming real substance

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Today7 we depart from our
i usual format with a special
I spread on the proposed Japa• nese Canadian Centre. This is in
। answer to the queries we have
! received about it, many from
■ other than Japanese Canadians,
i The opinions expressed on these
। pages may aid in setting out the
| principles and purposes behind
i the project. '

We invite readers to send in
I their comments on the idea of
; the Centre.
>
(See Page 8 for another view
: of the model and some more
1 comments.)

for those Nisei and Issei who have gh en of theii
time so generously to the idea of a Centre. 1 re­
sent members of the centre executive K°ei Mitsui,
Tosh Moriyama, Mikio Nakamura—and those
hardy Issei—Messrs. Y. Iwasaki, T. Kadonaga, I.
Kameoka and T. Umezuki who all have been as­
sociated closely with the project since the very
first committee meeting in the fall of 1954, must
have derived a great measure of satisfaction from
observing the first stage of the project come to a
^successful conclusion.
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The Centre is very much worthy of everyone s
support. Even the indifferent will see convincing
evidence of this when they view the model
If one should take the time to examine the mo­
del and the various drawings, he will soon find
himself among the active participants, picturing
himself taking part in the many activities that a
Centre of this scope could offer.
. •
Because the Centre will be their own, they will
have the pride of ownership, find joy in sharing
in its facilities with others.
.
Tile entire project and its conclusion will be an
enriching experience for every7 Japanese Canadian.
The experience will be all the more beautiful when,
after the Centre is built, we could justly throw7 out
our chests and say:
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“This, dear friends, is our Japanese Canadian
Centre!”

fl) Site and Location—in relationship to the residences «t Jnpanose Canadians, especially7 the Isseis who depend solely on public
transit: to zoning by-laws: to possible amenities sucn ns paub,
s and city-owned recreational facilities; to future, deve­
lopment ;md re-development of the City; to future rapid transit
lines: and to general cost of land and income from rental of Centrefacilities.
(2) Functional requirements—questionnaires were sent to every
Japanese Canadian organization in Toronto for its desired needs,
membership, and present expenditure on rentals Almost all o! the
thirty-four organizations responded enthusiastically. Others had icligious affiliations.
(3) Maintenance—expected to be $20,000 per year.
(4) Construction cost—at the present figure of $14 per square
foot, the building of 20.000 square feet is expected to cost $280,000.
Since the result of the fund-raising campaign could not- be preestablished, (we are. however, very optimistic), it was decided at
the very outset to design a Centre, which can be constructed in
stages. And to do this in such a way that the connections arc minimum, avoiding “those large areas of ugly, tempGiaiy "ii lo we sec
everywhere.
,
,
.
.
.
The possible staging may be firstly the purchase of site and
erection of walls. Secondly, the erection of the auditorium Which
houses facilities for basketball, volley ball, three badminton courts,
judo golf practice range, concerts, movies, dancing, showers, lock­
ers and washrooms. Thirdly, the kitchen. Fourthly, the core of the
Centre the building which houses the cultural elements. This build­
ing would include the school (language and ikebana teaching, etc.),
loimge (library and display), offices (reception, files and conference
rooms), and washrooms. Finally, the social rooms.
_
The above is onlv the product of tentative thought, completely
dependent on the result of the fund-raising campaign. Ihe ipomt
of this flexible arrangement is that we can construct by7 stages as
the fund becomes available.
IN SEARCH OF THE AESTHETIC
In our designing process, we have tried reverently7 to weave
these various and almost incompatible requirements unto a whole
which has a quality of unpretentious dignity, an architecture excit­
ing through simplicity, a project which is friendly and yet an ad­
venture to walk through.


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(Continued on Page Light}

Unite Issei and Nisei
By T.U.
Whether they realize it or not,
the Issei must be thinking of re­
taining Japanese culture, which
is one of the most valuable things
that a Japanese Canadian can
contribute to Canada. Quite a lot
of people are talking about Japa­
nese culture and may be doing
something about it. )et we need
a centre which, would serve to
further its cultivation.
The idea of the Centre came
into being just ten years ago, and
during the interval, the Isseis
were anxious to see its realiza­
tion. Since their tenure on this
earth would be short, it was quite
natural that they wanted to have

it built rather quickly7. But in the
planning process, they realized
"that the Centre could only7 be es­
tablished through the efforts of
the Nisei, with the backing up of
the Issei. Whole hearted co-oper­
ation of the Issei and Nisei in
this venture would be a signifi­
cant thing.
Uniting the Issei’s desire and
the Nisei’s spirit would not only
work toward the successful estab­
lishment of the Centre, but would
result in great benefit for both
the Japanese Canadians and the
community7 at large.
I believe that all Japanese
Canadians, Issei, Nisei and San­
sei, should agree to the idea and
support it to the fullest degree.

Passing through the gate, you will see to the left
the cultural building with its encircling pond. On the
right is the auditorium; in the background is the wing
containing social rooms, etc. (This cut, and the one on
Page 8, have been made from drawings by architect
Raymond Moriyama.)

Page 2

page 2Saturday. June

SPORTS
Toronto Netters Invited by Cleveland

Personal Notes' Across Canada

Metropolitan Niseis lost out in
That completes the season for
the finals of the inter-church
the
year.
Considering the fact
the coupie left for their honey­
championships
against
Eaton
ceremony on June 14,
tnat
most
of
the
netters
are
Memorial by a score of 2-1 to re­
moon trip to the New England
Reception was he
playing
in
their
first
A
league
HASEGAWA-IKEGAMI
states.
linquish the title they held for
Horseshoe
Restaurant
match,
a
hearty
congratulations
three years.
Montreal,
Que.
to
them
all
for
their
good
show
­
They didn’t give up the title
In
the
McGill
University
FURUKAWA-NAKAMICHI
without a fight, for in the mixed ingMORITA-ASOU
The league tournament will Chnpcl, Rev. Clifford Knowles
IS
doubles match which would have
• Toronto, Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
decided the issue Nana Yamamo­ start on August 7. It will consist officiating", the marriage took
to and Edzy Tsujimoto were ox men’s and ladies, singles, dou­ place on June 7, 1958. of Helen
Mr. and Mrs. Seiichiro Naka- . L1VSOU of Toronto, and g
Hiroko, third daughter of Mr. micni, of Toronto, gave away in ouro Morita, son of Mr. ?„h ^'
barely defeated by Joan Dewar bles and mixed doubles?
Cleveland Niseis have invited and Mrs. Mitsuo Ikegami, of
and veteran Ralph Power, in a
daughter, Hirokichi Morita, of Wterf/? I
the
Toronto netters to visit them Montreal, to Dr. ‘James Shiro marriage their first
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closely fought three-set match,
Naomi
Nakamichi
to
Akiro
Fu- were united as man and
I
on the Civic Holiday weekend for Hasegawa, third son of Mr. and rukawa, fourth son of Mr and
o: 1
2-6, 6-2, 4-6.
June 21, 1958, at the Co
Some of the doubtful tactics of an inter-city match. Those inter­
J1f°Yemon Hasegawa, of Mrs.' Chuzo Furukawa/at the Japanese. United Church. Tenri
ested
are
asked
to
contact
their
k
MS^aL. •
.
,
L
Centennial
Japanese
United -. Following the ceremoi
the veteran opponents upset Edzy
club executives as soon as pos­
oni
Sr
quite a bit, but Nana and Edzy sible.
Given in marriage oy her Church on June 21, 1958.
ciated by Rev. K. Shimizu, tLrf
a
^heu'the
bride
wore
a
gown
of
Rev.
Dr.
K.
Shimizu
officiated
managed to give a good account
eepton was held at the W J
s
of themselves.
white
crystallette
having
a. in the ceremony.
Country.
"u
square appliqued neckline, short
Sue and Amy Iwasaki tookAhe
Reception was held at Muir­ . The newlyweds honevnw0^
sleeves, with a full skirt and head’s “Restaurant, after which in Quebec.
ladies doubles as expected from
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The Dominion Day Tourna- train trimmed with appliques. the couple left for a honeymoon
Ruth Merrill and Pat Cowan, 6-2,
6-2, 6-4.

°^ ^e Toronto Japanese Her short tulle illusion veil fell trip to Bermuda.
Golf Club will be held this Sun­ from a flowered headpiece and
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day, July 6, at 7:30 a.m., at she carried a bouquet of apricot
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Rouge Hill Golf Course.
colored roses.
Tomegoro Furuya, 77, uassj
SAKAMOTO-AKASE
because of the large member­
Miss Betty Ikegami attended
away on June 2/. Funeral sen
£
LOS ANGELES.—Ron Kiino,
ship
this
year,
the
tournament
her.
sister,
and
wore
a
turquoise
Toronto,
Ont.
one of the most talked about
at the
I
be played in two flights
chiifon cocktail length gown and
I
United in marriage at the Cen­ Buddhist Church on June 30 F
young Nisei ballplayers in that will
Fifteen, and under h^dkap- carried a bouquet of pale yellow’
tennial Japanese United Church is' survived by three sons '®
area, won the most coverted
pers
an
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flight.
Over,
handi
­
chrysanthemums.
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on June 21, 1958, officiated by three daughters, all living jn Tor­
award of his career recently,
cappers
will.be
in

B

flight.

TroMr.
Ron
Jones
was
best
man,
Rev.
Dr. K. Shimizu, were Ma­ onto.
when he was (picked as one of
phies
for
each
class
as"
well
as
and ushers were Mr. James Ito deline Madoka Akase, daughter
two representatives from the Los ball prizes.
and Mr, Goro Matsushita.
Angeles region, to play in the
of Mr. and Mrs. K. Akase of
“A” flight players are asked
•3.
After the reception at the-Lo­ Toronto, and Jim Kiyoharu Sa­
WAKABAYASHI
prep all-star game at the Polo
to
be
on
hand
early,
as
they
will
tus Garden, the couple left on kamoto of Toronto, son of Mr.
Grounds in late August.
Yokichi Wakabayashi, 75 01
their wedding trip to New York and Mrs. S. Sakamoto of Japan.
Ron, a strapping 5-912, 170- be teeing off first.
Toronto,
Ont., passed awav on
Citv.
pounder, was the second choice
Following the reception at the June 21, 1958.
of the 29 major league scouts
House of Fuji-Matsu, the couple
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Funeral services were held Ul
who picked - the two to represent .Jhe New Canadian acknowledges with
left for their wedding trip to U.S.
.
e
. Toronto Buddhist Church ofSHIGA-HISAKI
Los Angeles at the national plav- thanks generous donations from the fol­
ficiated
by Rev. T. Tsuji on June
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lowing:
offs in New York.
Toronto, Ont.
of Taber- A!ta- and
£
AKAGI-SAKAI
Saba o. Toronto on occasion of
The marriage of Amy Grace
uniting the families through marriage
Hisaki, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Vancouver, B.C.
o< son and dauahter
y
HIGA
Mr. and Mrs.' K. Kumano of N°w K. Hisaki, of Toronto, to'Terry
I
Aiko
Marion
Sakai,
daughter
Denver, B.C.
F. A. BREWIN, Q.C
_ Yasumori Higa, 77, of Chatham,
Teruji Shiga, son of Mr. and Mrs.
of Mr. and Mrs. Tetsuma Sakai Ont., passed away at his home
M. Shiga of Toronto, took place of Vancouver, and Kiyoshi Ty
Barrister & Solicitor
:
on June 28, 1958, at the Trinity Akagi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ma- on June 23, 1958.
. Tsuya was held at the Steven's
X-RAY DIAGNOSIS
United Church. Rev. .Hunter offi­ sata Akagi, of Nipigon, Ont.,
Cameron, Weldon
Funeral Home in Chatham, on
ciated.
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were united in marriage at the June 24. Funeral services were
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The reception was held at Vancouver
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
Brewin & McCallum
First United Church. held on June 25, conducted bv
6,
Scotts Restaurant, after which
XG"
SL
Toronto
Rev. Y. Mitsui officiated the Mr. S. Nakagawa.
372 Bay St.

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The Lakehead Nisei Club held
The Annual Eakehead Nisei
June 25 with the following Ni­
their annual meeting on Friday, Picnic
T i
s w*^ 'be held on Sunday,
May 30, at Wayside Church, with July 27 at Chippawa Park. Bus seis graduating": L. Mochizuke
the following being elected to of­ will leave the corner of McLau­ and T. Kawahara, with the latter
ghlin and Christie Sts., at 11 a.m. receiving the Lakehead Nisei
fice :
Then W1H proceed to Rowand and Club Scholarship. Also receiving %
President, Bill Okada; past pre­ McKenzie Sts.
a prize for having the highest
sident, Joe Ibata; vice-president,
academic standing for Grade S
Graduation exercises were held
Ken Ibata; general secretary, at the Selkirk Collegiate and Vo­ boys at Ogden Street Public
Luke Nakamoto; recording secre- cational Institute on Wednesday, School was Jerry Hashiguchi.
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tarv Theresa Miyata; treasurer.
"rns
Amy Nishimura.
Chairmen of the Committee:
rmance, Dave Horiguchi; mem­
bership. Mel Sakiyama; enter­
The Toronto Young- Buddhist Dundas Union, Groom Cleaning
tainment, Dick Sato, Jim InabaSociety
with and Pressing, Furuya Trading
i ecreation, Min Sakiyama. Ken thanks the acknowledges
many generous dona­ Co. Ltd., Yee On Trading", OK
Isuoouchij citizenship, Sab Ari­
nobu; publicity, Eiji Tsubouchi; tions received at the recent an­ Cleaners, Cory Cleaners, Mar­
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auditor, Harry Kano; advisory, nual picnic from the following:
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nobu McCarthy

PAGE 7

superman now
speaks Japanese

Man’s White Shirt Makes difference

REMINDER

Small reminder to those in­
TOKYO.—-In another five or tending to go to the TJCCA An­
six years, color TV will be ns nual Japanese Community Picnic,
popular as black and white TV tomorrow. July 6.
is today in Japan. Some 30 hew
Rain or Shine the picnic will
commercial television stations be held at the proposed location
have been granted permission re­ —Jim Kick's Park near Mark­
cently to telecast color and sev­ ham.
eral are currently experimenting
To mention a few of the events
daily with colorcasts.
—bingo, swimming, races, odoris,
The demonstration of color TV Centro raffle dmw. Don’t miss
at the recent Osaka International- this affair, over ROOD people
Trade Fail- was big hit among won't. Why should you?
the Japanese.
This is in contrast to the think­
ing ' businessmen had several
years ago when black and white
CLASSIFIED
TV was first introduced, which
they said was too far in the fu­
Help Wanted
ture for Japan. Now, electronic
manufacturers
are
seriously
ex^nencod sn packing and
studying means of 'mass-produc­ SHIPPER
invc-.cu-.g far ladies dresses. Front Pago
ing sets to sell for $560. Import­
ing sets from the U.S. is still ex­ FasJncn.-- led Spadma Ave. CoronuO.
pensive when one considers the
duty that has to bo paid.
Female Help Wanted
Hundreds of on-lookers crowd
about color TV sets to enjoy ‘bo DESIGNER experienced- tor better
Opportunity tor top-notehftr.
programs, much in the same aresses.
Confidential.
EM. 2-1361.
Mr, Kron*
fashion when black and white
'(Toronto).
. .
sets were first demonstrated in
the open-air to the public.
HOME we: Lots Experienced on ladies
With about a million sets in | dri sses Fbctn- immediately EM 9 8651
Japanese homes today, the pro­ (Toronto).
gram includes live sports shows
as well as American cartoons and COUNTER aul tor dry cleaning plant,
short subjects. The youngsters experience not necessary, steady emhere go for Superman, who j pioyment for reliable girl, will pay top
| wagos, apply Quick-Way Cleaners Ltd ,
speaks in Japanese.

was told he had.
_ after Japan's defeat, and my
Nobu told Thomas she was mother were very upset when I
born in Ottawa, Canada where married David. In fact, they
her father was a diplomatic sec­ moved to Brazil, partly because
retary; At the time of World War of our marriage. They naturally
II she was in Tokyo with her wanted me to marry a Japanese
parents and finally was evacuat­ boy, and they had no way of
ed with other children to north­ knowing my husband’s' back­
ern Japan. But because of illness, ground and family.”
she forsook the sanctuary of the
"I believe they have reconciled
north to return to Tokyo to sur­ themselves to our marriage by
vive the fire bombs which razed now,” she says.
the Japanese capital in the last
David McCarthy now has an
days of the war.
embroidery business in Holly­
“My father suggested I try out wood and Nobu helps.
It was
for a movie career.” says Nobu. after she had done some model­
“I entered a contest but was so ing in Hollywood, that she tested
But things
uninterested that I wore a frowsy for . “Sayonara.”
costume.”
She was chosen the didn’t really start looking up un­
winner.
til Frank Tashlin brought in a
Nobu, then 16, found she liked white shirt for her to wear.
acting.
But when .the director
—from Pacific Citizen
came to a certain risque scene in
the film, he balked. “I could be
too embarrased to direct an in­
nocent girl like you in such a
sexy scene,” she quotes him as
saying. “So I lost my first role.”
But she had decided to make _________ JULY___________
a career of acting, and found 5—Montreal. MYBS Annual Picnic at
other roles.
She also modeled,
Plattsburg, N.Y.
Bus at St. Louis
Square, leaving S a.m.
and it was while she was posing
Toronto. TJCCA Community Picnic
in a bathing suit, according to 6—
and Community Centre rattle ‘draw at
Thomas, that she met the GI,
Jim Rick's Park near Markham.
David McCarthy, whom she mar­ 13—Toronto. Kisaragi Club annual pic­
; 507
Yonge
Street,
Toronto.
Phone
ried. Nobu posed for an Army nic, Kew Beach.
photo club of which McCarthy 27—Vancouver. Nisei Fellowship Beach
New Talkie Co.
Party at Kitsilano. Meet at tennis
was a member;
BOOKKEEPER WANTED
court in afternoon.
HONOLULU. — A Japanese
The love match was opposed by 27—Fort William. Annual Lakehead Pic­ American motion picture com­
Young lady to take charge of ac­
nic at Chippawa Park.
Bus at Mc­
Nobu’s parents. “My father, who
counting department- of large manufac­
pany

the
Waikiki
Productions
Laughlin and Christie Sts.. 11 a.m.,
had become a dress designer
turer. Will train right person if have
then to Rowland and McKenzie Sts.
—was organized recently.
Tn addition to turning out pic­ anwinon and above average intel­
tures, the new film company ex­ ligence.
pects to contract local entertain­
We after excellent oppat tutuhva and
Bathurst St
ers for television and night club good salary.
SUNDAY, JULY 6,' 1958
performances on the mainland.
Apply Box 21, The Now Canadian,
11:00 a.m., English Service
Lane Nakano, who has appear­ 479 Queen St. W., Toronto.
SERMON
ed in a number of Hollywood
Rev. T. Tsuji
vehicles,
including
“Go
for
EVERYONE
CO RD I A L L Y
INVITED
Male Help Wanted
Broke,” and the “Japanese War
Bride,” is president of the new
COOK-Houscboy, must have chauffer's
Sales and Service
Waikiki Productions.

By LARRY TAJIRI
The third time’s the charm for
a 23-year-old actress named No­
bu McCarthy. Two years ago No­
bu. then new in Hollywood,
rested for the lead opposite Mar­
lon Brando. But Miiko Taka got
the role.
"Miko told me she thought I
had the role,” Nobu recalled the
other day. “But I lost out to her
because my English was very
poor.”
Then last year Nobu tested for
rhe role of the geisha, Okichi, in
Eugene Frenke’s 20th Century
Fox production of the Townsend
Harris story, “The Barbarian and
the Geisha.” “T lost out to Eiko
Ando (5 feet 6) because I wasn’t
tall enough for John Wayne.”
The other day Jerry Lewis was
looking for a leading lady for his
comedy, "Geisha Boy,” in which
he plays a GI entertainer in Japan who falls in love with a Ja­
panese girl. Nobu prefers west­
ern clothes, but she .was told to
report for a tryout before Lewis
and Director Frank Tashlin in a
kimono. Lewis took a glance,
thanked her for ■ coming, and
showed her the door. But Tashlin
saw a gamin quality in the girl,
and asked her to report back in
a man’s white shirt.
He took
photos of her in a shirt, sitting
in an office window. He showed
the photos to Lewis.
“That’s our girl!” said Lewis.
"Why haven’t I seen her?” He

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Saturday^ July 5, 195S

OUR READERS WRITE
We wanted the Isseis to feel the strains of samisens, the Niseis
The Editor:
to feel the richness of their ancestry7. We desired an architecture
It is indeed admirable that the which was Japanese in its overall spirit—not by' imitation, but by'
proposed
Japanese
Canadian implication. Also, we wanted a contemporary7 architecture suited
Centre has enlisted the support to the Canadian environment,
..._________ , an architecture which will remain conof so many in Toronto. Here is temporary7 for the next 30 to 40 years,
a project that has apparently7
We felt that the indoor-outdoor relationship was of utmost im­
fired the enthusiasm and imagin- portance. Each outdoor space is related to adjacent rooms to create
ation of the community. As a an interplay of space, to add to the effectiveness of both the out­
MtaiiSt
memorial to the Issei, the gesture side and the inside. For example, the lounge looks out into the
is certainly7 commendable. It is simplicitv and quietness of the pond, a grassed area_ with a buildfortuitous that we can channel in°- beyond as a simple background. To give an added sparkle to
our energies in this endeavour this overall simplicitv, there is an island in the pond with stepping
since apparently7 there. are no stones to it. A" sense‘of serenity pervades the whole.
longer any7 demanding issues of
On the other hand, the social room flows out into an area of
social or political import with smooth paving, sand garden, trees and a few shrubs, enclosed by a
which to deal. The Centre is a
Here is. the social area which looks out onto the tangible, practical project that wall—an area suitable for dancing, snacks, bazaars, and carefree
outdoor space. The social area< has space for about 200 will require active participation
Since the maintenance cost was an essential factor to consider,
persons, and can be used for crafts, dancing', banquets, in fund raising and publicity.
the buildings are of "maintenance free” materials. The garden con­
The activities slated to be car­ sists basicallv of sand, gravel, paved material, rpc^s, trees, flowing
and so on. The outdoor space is really an extension, and ried
on range from badminton to water: and only two small areas require mowing of grass.
can be utilized for the same functions.
bathing with flower arranging
We have made provision for noise—the buildings are zoned
for those whose tastes are more against it The "'cultural building” is separated from the music oi
aesthetic. Thus the interests and the Social room; the kitchen and outdoor space act as buffers be­
social
tastes of the Japanese commu­ the
tween
the auditorium and the social rooms; and the judo hall with
nity. whether it be to participate
noise is placed in the basement of the auditorium under
actively7 in sports or bathe in its impact
Here are seme past, opinions from the pages of The New Can­ steamy, soporific oblivion, will be the foyer.
' COLOR AND TEXTURE
adian on the possibilities of a Centre. Ten years ago, when the satisfied.
The
Centre,
with
its exterior simplicity dominated by the white
Nisei first thought about its need, the dream was called a “’Nisei
No doubt there are a number
cocoon
roofs
and
rich
brown walls,.is designed for an urban lot o
Recreation Centre.”
of Niseis who feel that the Centre
Commenting on a recent suggestion of Toronto’s Japanese popu­ is "not a good tiling.” Perhaps it be appreciated by those travelling by7 at 30?^0
lation building a Nisei recreation Centre sometime in the future— is because their interests lie out­ automobiles. The color and texture oLthe
and
it sounds practical with the evident need. . . However, thinking Niseis side the customary pursuits of bossed block wall are designed to appeal to the sense o
and our Occidental friends will wonder a debatable question whether the community. Or they are not ViSi TW STS? one. being only six and a half feet high
if such a project will be an asset or a detriment to the present Ni- in favor of it on the general prin­
ciple that it will be "typically Ja­
seis and the future. . .
Jan. 31, 1948. panese.” It may well be that their
objections are' well founded and
We are quite aware of the danger created by an establishment it is only fair that the committee
which deals exclusively with Niseis. . ;. We. have had an intensive hear the dissenting side.
discussion, on the subject and have decided that anyone, regardless
If those people will come forth “/"h1? writtennheere Pi'n generality only a few of the thoughts
of race, creed or color, would be admitted to this centre. . . Oui ami with their opinions instead of
is that through such an institution, harmonious relationship and being "typically7 Ja.pa.hese” them­
understanding could be developed among all kinds. . .
.
,
selves by muttering ominously7 in
Quite a noticeable number of Niseis are literally7. going to the the background and clear the air,
Mog's” Therefore by availing such recreational facilities to them, then the Centre will receive the be Amembered that this a hypothetical ^eme to preset what is
we would be able to avert further delinquency7 among Niseis and active support of those who .sin­ possible as a concrete idea.. By no means is it the final scneme.
other voung boys and girls. . . Meanwhile, the planning committee cerely feel that it will fullfill a
is bashing ahead with the preliminary design of the Centre .
vital part in the lives of the com­ h
reb. 21, ly-ib
munity.

What Others Said |

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What Others Say

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I recall during pre-evacuation davs an enquiry7 by an Occidental
friend, "why7 shouldn’t Niseis join Occidental groups instead of
grouping together among themselves ?” Another Occidental fuend
in Toronto, on the other hand, suggested to me the advantage of
having a Nisei Recreation Centre, long before such a project was
seriouslv considered by7 the Toronto Niseis? . . If such a Centre
fosters ‘greater fellowship and understanding with Occidentals as
well as Niseis without hindering the natural process of assimilation
then the project will undoubtedly be worth while. . . .
,
—June 16, 1948
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How convenient it would be if we had our own hall which would
be the hub of our cultural and social activities. In this respect, other
centres are far ahead of us. . . Most Niseis are aware of and ap­
preciate our racial and cultural heritage, and today7 there seems to
be a gradual awakening to a long felt need of a Community centre.
A Community' Centre would not only' benefit Isseis, Niseis and
the Sanseis alike? but will serve permanently to commemorate the
achievements and the history of our Issei -pioneers. . .
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: "What do you think of the Centre, its funcThe question was:
asked this question to people of various protions and aims?’’ Me <
fessions and positions in Toronto, and here are some of the reactions to the small-scale public forum.

SECOND CHANCE
TO SEE MODEL

The public will be offered a
second chance to view the model
and drawings of the projected
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Japanese Canadian Centre, when
the Toronto J CCA holds its an­
nual mammoth community picnic
this Sundav, July 6, at Jim Rick
Park.
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After the successful unveiling
late-last month at the Canadian
Legion Hall, the Centre Commit­
tee agreed to a second exhibit of
—reb.
the model and drawings following
a number of requests from those
lt might even be considered convenient to have a stationary7 who were unable to attend the
place, where one would be sure of a welcoming ‘at home atmospheie, initial gathering.
With the co-operation of the
an unchanging location in a familiar Japanese-influenced decoi, an
address that 'taxi-drivel's would eventually recognize as Yeah, 1 local JCCA, the Committee will
•set up the exhibit at a central
know the place’. . .
a
r
If there isn’t enough real support for the Centre project after location of the picnic grounds.
it has been built on the'initial enthusiasm of the promoters, it could
The picnic, which annually7
draws about 3,000 people, will ex­
become a ‘white elephant’, a luxury7 and a burden. . .
—April 26, 1958. tend an added incentive this year
to Toronto residents and visitors
Lord Alfred Tennyson, poet: To strive, to seek, to find, and to enjoy7 open-air activities.
Apart from the exhibit of the
not to yield.
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model and drawings, the Commit­
Robert Browning, poet Ah. but a man’s reach should exceed tee will conclude ’ another major
undertaking with the draw of a
a heaven for?
pair of lucky' winners for a trip
to Japan.
"The sale of tickets have pro­
gressed very7 well.’’ said Bill Ta­
keda, in charge of the raffle.
"If the sales could be taken as
an indicator, there should be
t
Published or: Wednesday and Saturday of each week
thousands of Centre supporters
who are quite as anxious as I am

dfd ruedturn of expression and news outlet
to hear the results of the draw.”
anion & those of Japanese origin in Canada
The winning couple will be a
very' happy pair indeed, joined
T. UMEZUKI, .Publisher
Tosh Moriyama, also in charge.
..Japanese Section Editor & Advertising
KEN MORIBut the losers could find some
English Section Editor
JERRY KUTSUKAKE.
measure of satisfaction in having
contributed to a worthwhile ven­
ture when they view the model
Authorized as second Claris mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa
at first-hand, he said.

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Something Different
Rev. T. Tsuji of Toronto Bud­
dhist Church: Something that is
quite different from other reli­
gious individual participation. It
is more of a^ project in which all
sympathetic of this approach in
studving Japanese culture and
the Japanese world can become
interested individually.
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Common Heritage
Mils Sumiya of TJCCA: It ap­
pears to be architecturally7 indi­
cative of our common heritage,
somewhat Japanese in its con­
tours, but of the best Canadian
material. •
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It is a Must
Sam Yamada of Yamada Studio: A sound idea, its recreational facilities are a must, necessary
for the growing generation.
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Broaden Scope
Ed Ide of National JCCA:
We're contributing something in
which we can play our part in
o-iving seiwice to the people or
the community7. This will broad­
en its whole scope and meaning.
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Worthy Purpose
Rev. K. Shimizu of United
Church: The purpose is a worthy
one, and I hope the plan, will
meet with the approval and sup­
port of the many citizens. I hope,
too, that it will soon be realized
to meet the vital needs of the Ja­
panese community, and, at the
same time, make valuable social
and cultural contributions to Canda.
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Good for Children '
Frank Moritsugu managing
editor of Canadian Homes and
Gardens: I find it difficult to
comment on the design for t e
Centre because I haven't seen t e
model. But the newspaper photo­
graphs of Ray Moriyama s de­
sign .suggests it is quite intri­
guing. The idea of the Centre i self is one that seems very worth
Miile—not only7 will it satiety
many7 of the unique needs of the
Nisei and the Issei-of today, bur
it should be particularly valuable
for the Sansei and others to
come. My7 own children are al­
most old? enough to attend the
Japanese language classes ana
the Centre would provide thenonly7 opportunity7 to do this.
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Need Enthusiasm

Shows Imagination

Ulysses. Homers friend: There
will be some arguments against
it. as well as some apathy7 and
indifference. These last two are
themajor 'obstacles that the Committee must face. But let us clear
the air of petty squabbles, and,
for once, indulge in enthusiasm.

Mayor Nathan Phillips of Tor­
onto: Japanese Canadians should
be proud of contributing something of their background to the
city? This is a
and shows ima^nataon It^.hou
increase understanding and tole
ance.

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