Culture and Celebration at National Day Hosted by the Consul-General
Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama gives remarks at the National Day Reception.
On Nov. 28, Consul-General of Japan Yasunori Nakayama, along with his wife, Mrs. Chizuko Nakayama, hosted the National Day Reception at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. In attendance were approximately 400 guests, including The Hon. David Zimmer, Ontario’s Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, and The Hon. Helena Jaczek, the province’s Minister of Community and Social Services, as well as a Member of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament, Mayors and Municipal Councillors and others. Presentation of Japanese culture included a performance by the local taiko drumming ensemble Nagata Shachu; a ceremonial opening of a sake barrel by dignitaries; tastings of sake from Sagamihara, a sister-city of Toronto located in Kanagawa Prefecture; distribution of tourism brochures by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) as well as projection of a JNTO tourism DVD on the big screen.
Mr. John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, extends greetings.
The Honourable Dr. Helena Jaczek, Ontario Minister of Community and Social Services,
gives remarks then conveys a message from Ontario's Premier.
Sake tastings featuring brands from Sagamihara.
Ceremonial opening of a sake barrel by dignitaries.
The Honourable Bryon Wilfert, former Member of Parliament and
Former Chair of the Canada-Japan Inter Parliamentary Group, gives a toast.
A performance by Nagata Shachu.
The many guests in attendance.
The Consul-General shares a moment with
The Hon. David Zimmer, Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
