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Nikkei Craft Fair Vendors (November 14 & 15, 2026)
— Event Details Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Doors open 30 minutes…
Nikkei Garden Market Vendors
— Nikkei Garden Market
Nikkei Matsuri 2024
— Photos by Adam PW Smith August 30, 2024
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre’s 20th Anniversary Reception
Events
Members are invited to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's Annual General Meeting & Membership Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Archives Open House — Drop in to chat with our Collections & Archives Team, explore materials from our collections, and learn more about our research services. At the Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre Saturday, July 11, 2026
Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru Opening Reception — Opening Reception: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2-5pm Join us for an artist talk with Naoko Fukumaru. Light refreshments will be served. About the Exhibit
Japanese Tea Ceremony Fundraiser: An Afternoon of Tea & Tradition
Book talk with Author Clara Kumagai — Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM Join author Clara Kumagai for a presentation about her new Young Adult novel Songs for Ghosts. Clara will talk about her research in Japan, from history to folklore to music, and the process of reimagining the classic opera Madama Butterfly. This talk…
DIS exhibit opening — Saturday, September 19, 2026 4:00-5:00 PM DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed pairs concurrent group exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum and the Legacy Gallery , Victoria, bringing together work from contemporary artists exploring the lasting influence of the Second World War on Nikkei…
Nikkei Garden Market — Join us this July for a relaxed afternoon of shopping, snacking, and summer traditions. The Nikkei Garden Market is designed to celebrate the season across our beautiful Nikkei Garden and indoor spaces. Whether you are looking for a unique handmade gift, a new plant for your home, or a place to…
Holiday Boutique 2025
Ichigo Ichie — Special Guest from Japan: Chef Ryo Imai — 今井亮シェフによる「一期一会」の特別イベント。京都出身の料理家・今井シェフによる和風×カナダテイストの創作料理イベントや、Sake Association of BCとのコラボ日本酒ペアリングをお楽しみいただけます。 1. Sake × Otsumami: A Special Pairing Experience Savour premium Japanese sake expertly paired with creative otsumami (bar snacks) crafted by Chef Ryo Imai and presented alongside the Sake…
Member’s Shopping Week — Our exclusive Museum Shop Sale for members starts November 12, 2025! Come explore our wonderful selection of Japanese Canadian books, gifts, and unique items Discount: 30% OFF almost everything in the shop.
Nikkei Mochitsuki 2025 | 日系 餅つき — Mochi Sales Experience Mochi Pounding Entertainment
Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 — Door Prizes 抽選会 Your admission ticket is your entry to win a fantastic prize package Kids Corner キッズコーナー
Nikkei Matsuri 2026 — Japanese Summer Festival Celebrate the vibrant traditions, flavours, and sounds of Japan right here in Burnaby. Returning for its 14th year, Nikkei Matsuri is expanding with more culture, more food, and an all-new community zone. Whether you're here for the thunderous taiko drums, the sizzling…
Nikkei Place Legacy Gala — Hosts of the Evening Actors Hiro Kanagawa and Jennifer Spence join us as this year's co-emcees! Award Recipients
Oshōgatsu お正月イベント — Food and Drink Onigiri & Miso Soup Cafe : Warm up with comforting, homemade Onigiri (rice balls) and Miso Soup. Yama Cafe : Enjoy specially prepared oden and manju.
Remembrance Day 2025 — Explore the Warrior Spirit online exhibit about the bravery and honour of Japanese Canadian Military service.
Return to Paueru Gai – Opening Reception — Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival Join us for an evening to celebrate 50 years of Powell Street Festival. Curated by Emiko Morita, this retrospective exhibition brings together photographs, archival video, and immersive art installations that highlight the Festival’s rich…
Sakura Gala 2026 — Join us for an enchanting evening at the Nikkei Place Foundation Sakura Gala , celebrating 25 years of community at Nikkei Place. This milestone event will honour two outstanding leaders, Gary Kawaguchi and Sam Yamamoto , with the Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award . Enjoy an evening of…
Breakfast with Santa
Season of Japan
Shuichiro & Daichi: Live Tsugaru Shamisen Concert
Nikkei Spring Bazaar — Sponsored by
Taste of Japan x Bite of Burnaby — March 2026 Workshop Series Welcome to Taste of Japan , a special celebration of Japanese culinary heritage held in partnership with the Bite of Burnaby festival. Our mission is to be a gathering place where everyone—from any background or walk of life—can come together to celebrate Japanese…
TOW in Burnaby: Japan’s ethereal Acoustic Duo