News & Updates
Welcome to the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia News page, where we share highlights, announcements, and moments from our ongoing journey in fostering Canada-Japan relations. Our news archive spans nearly two decades, offering a window into the Society’s rich history and community engagement over the years. While updates have been occasional in the past, we’re excited to share news and stories more regularly moving forward—so check back often to stay connected with what’s happening in and around the Society.
Dr. Hepburn - the Robert Iwata Memorial Lecture On September 29, 2011, the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia was pleased to bring Dr. John Hepburn, Vice President Research & International at the University of British Columbia as the featured speaker at the fourth Robert Iwata Memorial Lecture. Dr Hepburn is a man who [...]
Golfing and winning at 95... what more is there to say? Low Gross winner Mickey Hayashi (third from left) The 36th Annual Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia Golf Tournament and Dinner, held jointly with the Japanese Business Association of Vancouver (Konwakai) was held Meadow Gardens Golf Club on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The [...]
The Canada Japan Society of British Columbia congratulates the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan on the election of a new Board of Governors, led by Wilf Wakley as President. The Canada Japan Society of British Columbia looks forward to furthering our links with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, as together we seek [...]
Dr. Mamoru Mohri To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Science and Technology Cooperation, distinguished Japanese astronaut Dr. Mamoru Mohri, currently the Chief Executive Director of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Tokyo, will visit Canada this month. Dr. Mohri will participate in speaking engagements and events to be [...]
July 22, 2011 Vancouver, B.C. The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia held it's 51st Annual General Meeting today and elected Directors and Officers for 2011-2012. Elected were: Honorary Chair - Hideki Ito, Japanese Consul General President - Steven J. Archer, Avcorp Industries Inc. Vice President - James (Jay) Lemoine, Bull Housser & Tupper LLP Vice President [...]
Plan for shale gas exports from B.C. to Japan July 9, 2010 - Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan The global volume of natural gas resources was previously estimated as enough to meet worldwide demand for the next 60 years, but shale gas reserves will likely increase that number to 160 years. A Japanese consortium including [...]
Kagami-biraki - cracking the sake barrel June 15, 2011 Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships JS Mineyuki and JS Asagiri kicked off their port visit on June 15th with an on-board reception. Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood, the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, joined North Vancouver Mayor [...]
Survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami will soon be living in prefabricated homes manufactured in Richmond. Read more in the Vancouver Sun: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Hundreds+fabricated+homes+being+shipped+Japan/4777405/story.html#ixzz1MH8aq4lJ
