EVENTS

At the heart of the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia is a tradition of connection. Through events that bring our community together to share, learn, and celebrate. From business networking mixers and cultural workshops to academic panels and seasonal gatherings, our events reflect the dynamic and evolving relationship between Canada and Japan.

Below, you’ll find a listing of both upcoming and past events, offering a glimpse into our ongoing story. We welcome you to attend, revisit, and participate in the experiences that shape our Society.

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Past Events

  • Okada Appreciation “Iron Chef” event and dinner

    Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia members and guests joined March 3, 2016 in a unique culinary event and dinner event to honour Consul General of Japan in Vancouver, Seiji Okada and Mrs. Okada. As Honourary Chair of the Society, Consul General Okada has contributed to the advancement of trade and investment opportunities between Japan and British Columbia. [...]

  • 2015 CJSBC Christmas Luncheon Featuring Ambassador of Canada to Japan Mackenzie Clugston

    Ambassador Clugston The Society Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 15th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver.  Ambassador Clugston will be making his first visit to Vancouver since the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement reached on October 5 and the election of the Trudeau government on November 17. Ambassador Clugston will reflect on [...]

  • 40th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner

    Congratulations Tarumi san and a big thank you to Air Canada and Maria Lu This year the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia hosted its 40th Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner – and over the past 12 years the event has been jointly hosted by our friends at the Japanese Businessmen’s Association of Vancouver [...]

  • 2015 Sakura Benefit Dinner & Concert

    Kohmi Hirose On Saturday, April 4, 2015 the Nikkei Place Foundation is holding the Sakura Benefit Dinner & Concert at the Coast Hotel Coal Harbor in Downtown Vancouver. On this special night Japanese recording star, Kohmi Hirose, will perform for us in an intimate setting. Having sold over 2.4 million copies of one [...]

  • Japanese Design Today

    This rare opportunity to learn about current trends in Japanese design and architecture will feature Professor Hiroshi Kashiwagi from Musashino Art University, and Mr. Yoshifumi Nakamura, an architect and furniture designer who also teaches at the College of Industrial Technology at Nihon University. The afternoon will begin with highlights from the Design 100 Exhibition, showing in Toronto and Montreal this fall. [...]

  • 2014 Konwakai CJSBC Golf Tournament

    JOINT KONWAKAI | CANADA-JAPAN SOCIETY 39th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & DINNER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 MEADOW GARDENS GOLF CLUB 19675 Meadow Gardens Way Pitt Meadows, BC (Pro Shop: 604.465.5474) FIRST TEE-OFF:  11:00 AM DINNER: 5:30 PM $145 GOLF AND DINNER $60 DINNER ONLY (PRICE INCLUDES GST #139057855 RT0001) Limited to 40 Golfers --So Sign Up [...]

  • 2014 CJSBC Annual General Meeting

    In 1928, in order to promote friendship and better understanding between Canada and Japan, a prominent group of local businessmen and professionals banded together to form The Japan Society of Vancouver. It was the first Asian bi-lateral friendship association established in Canada and, with the exception of the years during and immediately following World War [...]

  • 2012 Society’s Annual Fall Gala set for November 28th

    2012 CJSBC ANNUAL FALL DINNER Keynote speaker: Hon. Pat Bell, B.C. Government Minister Responsible for International Trade The Society's Annual Fall Gala Dinner will be held on November 28th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. The Honourable Pat Bell, British Columbia's Government Minister Responsible for International Trade, has kindly agreed to be our keynote [...]

  • CJSBC VP John Tak presents in Ottawa to the Standing Committee on International Trade

    House of Commons - Standing Committee on international trade Study: A Comprehensive and High-Level Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan Meeting Date:      Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time:                   11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location:              Room 306 - 151 Sparks Street John W. Tak Vice President - International Business, Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. Vice President - [...]

  • Annual Fall Gala with Ambassador Fried

    Jonathan T. Fried 2011 CJSBC ANNUAL FALL DINNER GALA Featuring Canada’s Ambassador to Japan, Jonathan T. Fried GRAND DOOR PRIZE:  JAL return tickets to JAPAN! We would like to inform you that our annual fall dinner gala has been postponed to TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND6:30PM (REGISTRATION) DINNER 7PM AT THE COAST COAL HARBOUR HOTEL IN [...]