Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre Opens at the JCCC
The new Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre provides an overview
of the history of Japanese in Canada.
(Above photo courtesy of Alexandra Petruck)
The Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre was officially opened at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on June 4, providing visitors with a comprehensive overview of the history of the Japanese and Japanese Canadians in Canada through photographs and exhibit booths. The Nikkei Heritage Centre is named after internationally renowned Japanese Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama.
Consul General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto gave remarks during the opening ceremonies, as did Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre President Gary Kawaguchi and Mr. Moriyama himself, who was in attendance with his wife Sachi. Also in attendance were representatives of 75 families which made the construction of the original JCCC at 123 Wynford Drive, designed by Mr. Moriyama, financially viable.
The auspicious event concluded with an unveiling of the new Heritage Centre signage created by celebrated calligraphy artist Noriko Maeda.
Consul General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto gives remarks as
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre President Gary Kawaguchi looks on.
Calligraphy artist Noriko Maeda (left) with Architect Raymond Moriyama
and his wife Sachi in front of the Nikkei Heritage Centre sign
designed by Ms. Maeda.