Discover Japanese arts & culture at Season of Japan on Oct 4, 2026. Bonsai & Ikebana displays, hands-on workshops, KOKUHO movie, and more.

A Day of Mindfulness through Wood, Tea, and Scent

Join the NNMCC team. We periodically release opportunities for summer, part-time, and permanent positions. Thank you for your interest.

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The book celebrates a complex story.

SABO Yu Amasawa hiding in the forest. | Photo Courtesy of Yu Amasawa. Being able to prevent conflicts or resolve them without drawing one’s sword is the skill of an excellent ninja, says SABO Yu Amasa...

Former Powell Street Festival executive director Emiko Morita curated Return to Paueru Gai and edited a new book with the same title.

Join us for the opening of the retrospective exhibit! Register for your free ticket today!

Explore the soul food of Japan in Burnaby. Join our Spring 2026 workshops for hands-on classes in miso, sushi art, and more.

Join the NNMCC team. We periodically release opportunities for summer, part-time, and permanent positions. Thank you for your interest.

Join us for a day of fun activities and games as we celebrate the Japanese New Year. Discover traditional customs, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious treats.

A traditional year-end activity, Mochitsuki is when the community comes together to make mochi the old-fashioned way.

December 6, 2025

Find one-of-a-kind Japanese-inspired gifts at the Nikkei Craft Fair. This beloved event showcases the creativity and talent of local artisans, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

See Japan’s acclaimed duo TOW live at the NNMCC. A unique concert event blending TOW's modern cinematic acoustic sound with vibrant Okinawan folk arts.

Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama is the first major solo exhibition and retrospective of work by documentary photographer Tamio Wakayama.

An international discussion moderated by Dr. Masumi Izumi (Japan) with past participants of the Nikkei National Museum’s Tomoshibi 灯 Journey Bus Tour reflecting on what the experience taught them, how the history of uprooting in Canada is connected with the injustices suffered by Nikkei civilians ac

Join our free online koseki workshop to discover family history, renew passports from abroad, and learn about Nikkei visa applications.

Learn the Fundamentals of the Japanese Language in 10 classes

For Japanese Canadians born and raised outside of British Columbia, tracing their family history can be daunting. Custodian files, oral histories, and, of course, the task of physically going to the West Coast; there’s a lot of literal and metaphorical ground to cover when learning about Nikkei history in Canada. I should know. I’m Gosei, …

Explore Japanese Canadian history, family heirlooms, and intergenerational memory through the lens of a jewelry business and contemporary art.

Celebrate the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's 25th anniversary by exploring the "25 Together" exhibit, showcasing our community's journey since 2000.

July 15 – 19, 2024 (4 nights, 5 days). We will share stories, have healing circles, and watch films on the bus to immerse you in Japanese Canadian history and culture.

Learn about Japanese Canadian history, explore our collections, research your family's lineage, and more. Available through the Nikkei National Museum.

Join us for the annual Nikkei Matsuri festival on August 30-31! We need your help to make this event a success.

The annual Nikkei Craft Fair invites vendors to apply now for the fall fair.

Sign up for 5-day Manga Camp in July 2025. Ages 9 to 12 years. Experience Japanese Canadian arts and culture.