Edmonton Japanese Community Association upcoming events

2026 Children's Day festival (9 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

2025 Children's day festival (Kodomo no Hi)こどもの日イベント

Children’s Day, known as Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) in Japan, is a national holiday celebrated on May 5th. It is a special day dedicated to honoring children's happiness, health, and growth, as well as expressing gratitude to mothers and families.

Originally, May 5th was called Tango no Sekku,(端午の節句）, a festival to celebrate the growth and health of boys in samurai culture, nowadays it is a festival to wish for the healthy growth of all children, regardless of gender.

Fun Children's Day activities and mochi making await you! Plus, fun outside activities are scheduled. Come and have a wonderful Children's day festival with your friends!

Date：　May 9 Saturday 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Location: EJCA 6750 88 Street, Edmonton

Fees：　EJCA Members: Free, use your membership email address for registration. Please register each adult individually.

Non-member: 1 Adult - $5.00 including children(under age 12）

Registration: ends on April 26 or when all reserved.

Program:

1:30 pm Door open , Feel free to come when you want and stay as long as you want.

2:00 – 4:00 Koinobori display, Kids' crafts and colouring

1:30 – 3:00 Outdoor play

2:00– 3:00 Mochi making

3:00 – 3:45 Games and storytelling

4:00 pm Event end

Notes:

Please come with your own drinks if required. We serve Genmai-cha and water.
Children will receive children's day goodies!
Volunteers, EJCA appreciates your help! Volunteer registration is included in the registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact at: lessons@ejca.org

子供の日イベントへのおさそい

みんなでワイワイ楽しく子供の日をお祝いしよう！ ✨

力いっぱいペッタン！楽しい「餅つき」もやるよ！ ✨

お友だちといっしょに、楽しい子供の日を過ごそうね。
楽しみに待ってるよ！

日時：　5月9日(土曜日)　午後1時30分-4時　ご都合の良い時間にご来場ください。参加登録は必要です。

場所：　EJCA 会館、6750 88 Street, Edmonton　

参加費:　EJCA 2025年会員ー無料、登録にはMembershipに登録してあるメールアドレスをお使いください。大人はお一人ずつ登録してください。子供は大人と一緒に登録できます。

　　　　非会員ー大人１人5ドル、大人と一緒に来る子供(12歳以下）は無料

登録締め切り:　4月26日、または満席になり次第締め切ります。

プログラム

1:30 開場

1:30 - 4:00    鯉のぼりの展示、クラフトとぬりえ

1:30～3:00    外遊び

2:00– 3:00    餅つき

3:00 – 3:45   紙芝居

4:00 終了

お知らせ:
1. 必要な方は飲み物を持参してください。玄米茶、水をご用意しております。

2. お子様にはお菓子のプレゼントがあります。

3. 当日のボランティア、大歓迎です！登録は参加申込フォームからどうぞ。

ご質問、お問い合わせは lessons@ejca.org まで。

エドモントン日本文化協会

Discover Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Shodo, the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll discover the meditative beauty of brush and ink.

Whether you're an art enthusiast or just curious about Japanese culture, this hands-on experience will introduce you to the fundamental techniques and philosophies under the guidance of master calligrapher Ranko Shidehara, from Japan.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own "shikishi" paper on a Kakejiku (hanging artwork) to take home and display!

No Japanese language or calligraphy experience required.

Location: EJCA Centre

Date/time: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Session 1: 1:00–2:30 pm (10 spots)

Session 2: 3:00–4:30 pm (10 spots)

Sessions 1 and 2 are the same program.

Registration deadline: May 15, 2026

Fee: $25. All materials and the rental of calligraphy tools are included.

Questions? Email us at events@ejca.org

中学校で書道をしたけど、それ以来　筆をもったことがないなー　という日本生まれの皆様、久しぶりに筆をもってみる素晴らしい機会です！書道クラブの指導者でいらっしゃる幣原蘭江先生が日本からみえて、優しく書道の楽しさを思い出させてくださいます。詳細は英語をご覧ください。Session 1 と 2の内容は同じです。10人ずつしか参加できませんので、早めに登録されるようお勧めします。