2012 National Day
Consul-General Eiji Yamamoto addressing the guests
The Consulate General of Japan hosted its annual National Day reception celebrating the 79th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on November 23rd, 2012 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
Co-Chair of the Canada Japan Inter-parliamentary group
and MP for Burlington, Mike Wallace
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly,
Honourable Dave Levac
Over 300 guests attended the celebration, including several high-level officials from the federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as many prominent business and community leaders. We were honoured to welcome all the esteemed guests to our celebration.
MPP Don Valley West, Kathleen Wynne
Chair of the JCCC Foundation, Shari Hosaki
Inside Kobayashi Hall, guests were treated to an array of Japanese traditional cultural experiences such as a koto (Japanese stringed instrument) performance, sado (Japanese tea ceremony) demonstrations, ikebana (art of flower arrangement) and sampling of Japanese cuisine.
Sado demonstration by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Toronto
Grandmaster Linda Kako Caplan (R)
and student Mari Kusanagi (L) performing a Koto duet
Displays from Sagamihara and Sanjo
Displays from Yamaha Motor Corp.
In Shokokai Court some fantastic displays featured the products from a number of Japanese companies and organizations. The evening was a great success thanks to all of the guests and supporters of the reception!
