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Activities of the Tokai Japan Canada Society
The TJCS is regularly involved in a variety of business, social and cultural activities held throughout the Tokai region.
Below are summaries of some of our regular as well as special events. Most of our events are open to non-members (although TJCS Members typically get a discount), so please feel free to join us.
Some of Our Activities
T.G.I.F
Each month, usually the last Friday, we get together at a local watering hole for an after-work drink and to enjoy the company of good friends. It's a great chance to sample the TJCS experience and meet our members without any obligation to join. In fact, as with most of our activities, non-members are welcome!
Hanami Party
- A Japanese tradition with a Canadian twist! (April)
Each spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, we gather in the park for a delightful picnic featuring a Canadian-style BBQ and potluck. There's usually a short window when the blossoms are in full bloom on a weekend...so the event usually happens rain or shine (it's OK! We bring tarps!)
Canada Day Party
- On or around July 1st
Celebrate Canada Day with an event that is gaining a reputation in the expat community as the party of the summer in Nagoya. A catered BBQ always draws a good mix of Canadian, Japanese and other members of the international community.
Space is limited, and priority is given to TJCS members. Be sure to reserve early.
Camp Canada
- Family camping weekend in September
On a weekend in September, when the central-Japan heat begins to subside, we head for the hills to enjoy 1 night of camping. Campers have the choice of bringing a tent or renting bungalows. Meals are cooked over an open fire, and in the evenings we gather around the campfire to relax, tell stories and roast marshmallows.
Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner
- Turkey with all the trimmin's! (October)
Canadian Thanksgiving happens to coincide with a Japanese national holiday (Sports Day) so we are able to celebrate the occasion in style complete with the long weekend.
Shooters Sports Bar & Grill puts on a traditional turkey dinner buffet including roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberry sauce...and, of course, seconds!!
Kariya City Street Hockey Taikai
- Usually in November
A day-long street-hockey tournament sometimes featuring guests all the way from Mississauga, Ontario (sister city to Kariya).
Champagne Ball and Awards Evening
- Gala Event in November
Co-hosted along with our friends at the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Chubu Chapter, this event is, without a doubt, the premier international event of the year in Nagoya.
A luxurious evening of fine-dining, quality entertainment and great fellowship taking place in a lush ballroom at the Nagoya Hilton Hotel. Usually a sold-out affair, you'll want to book early!
Christmas Dinner
In lieu of a full-out party in the season when people are either gearing up to head home for the holidays or up to their ears in Bonenkai, we opt for a quiet, casual dinner among friends.
One of the local restaurants offers a spread featuring a full-course turkey dinner. Don't miss a great chance to wish holiday cheers to your fellow friends of Canada!
