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.
Haiku, originally called haikai (comical verse), evolved from the first three lines of elegant waka poetry of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables and from the beginning was imbued with a sense of lightheartedness. In the spirit of international friendship, submit a haiku on the cherry blossoms to the Haiku Invitational 2009. Top haiku will be announced this Spring at a Vancouver Symphony [...]
The 22nd Japan-Canada Joint Economic Committee was held in Vancouver on December 4, 2008. This dialogue has been held once a year since 1977 to exchange views on such issues as economic relations between Japan and Canada and the international economic issues in which the two countries have common interest. The dialogue was chaired on the [...]
KODO Drummers of Japan January 28, 2009, 8:00 pm Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver Since ancient times the taiko has been a symbol of community, serving as a link among people, as well as a link between people and the heavens. Through the 'One Earth Tour,' Kodo continues to bring the sound of the Japanese drum to the ears [...]
Jonathan Fried (centre) "opening the mirror" - Kagami Biraki (鏡開き) Canadian ambassador-designate Jonathan Fried contemplates the task at hand, which is cracking into a cask of SPACE SAKE at the 2008 Japan Aerospace Exhibition (http://www.japanaerospace.jp/) opening ceremonies in Yokohama October 1st. The Japanese government has identified Aerospace as a top priority for next [...]
Last year over 8 million foreigners visited Japan and there was a marked increase in individual travelers using the rail system. To meet this increase in the inbound travel market and to promote the use of the rail system, JR East is opening a new internet rail seat reservation system effective Tuesday, 25 March 2008. The [...]
Some of Canada’s biggest competitors are rediscovering Japan, which has made a major economic comeback. But one expert points out that Canadian firms have been slow to get back in the game. “Canadian entrepreneurs may be preoccupied by the U.S. market and may be underestimatingopportunities in Japan—the very opportunities that American, European and Australian firms [...]
John Powles, President of the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia, addresses over 200 members of the Canada Japan community on the occasion of the Society's annual gala fall dinner. This was a special year for the Society as we welcomed Premier Gordon Campbell as our honoured guest and featured speaker. Premier Campbell, through his government’s Pacific Gateway initiatives and [...]
Press Release Vancouver, Wednesday, June 5, 2007. The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia today elected its officers and board for the 2007 – 2008 term. At the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Society, John Powles, managing partner of Pacific Bizlinks Trade Consultants Inc., was elected president. Powles was president of the Society from 1998 [...]
