The June Yamamoto Memorial Walk is an annual fundraising event held in memory of the late Junko (June) Yamamoto, a dedicated volunteer and supporter of Japanese Social Services (JSS). The event honours her legacy of kindness and compassion while bringing community members and supporters together to support JSS. This year, 25 participants joined us on October 18, 2026, walking a combined total of 70 km. Warm autumn weather and vibrant fall colours provided a beautiful setting

November 11th (Wednesday): Sewing Lover Seminar! Holidays Greeting Cards November 18th (Wednesday): Knitting Lover 「Christmas Ornaments」「Daisy Granny Square」& more! It will be held as an In-Person/Virtual Hybrid Instructor (volunteer): Naomi Yasui-Gorham & Kaneko Nakahara 　　　 Admission free How to Join RSVP to our Craft Club coordinator by email（craftclub@jss.ca）- please indicate which session you would like to attend. The coordinator will send the Zoom link by a day before

Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program! It is our hope that members of the community will continue to express their goodwill and caring by participating and contributing to this year’s Holiday Drive. In continuing with last year, JSS will be purchasing and delivering gift cards and food for families in need. We would appreciate your support in the form of a donation. Please see below for the available methods of donation. We look forward to your

Presented by Momiji / JSS / Yee Hong Centre Wed. November 11, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET　 (English and Japanese) Our popular annual online concert is back again this year! An hour-long online concert, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society, Japanese Social Services (JSS), and Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. Take this chance to request a memorable song! What is this session about? Music has the power to calm the mind, ease stress, bring back warm memories, and add

October 7th (Wednesday): Sewing Lover Seminar! 「Shimenawa」 It will be held in person only (no online option available) Instructor (volunteer): Akemi Kakinoki Shimenawa - Tsumamizaiku 　　　　　　　　 Shimenawa - Quilling Admission free Material fee: $6 (Tsumami Zaiku), $5 (Quilling) October 21st (Wednesday): Knitting Lover 「Daisy Granny Square」 「Bouquet Style Coaster」& 「Eco Tawashi」 It will be held as an In-Person/Virtual Hybrid Instructor (volunteer): Naomi Yasui-Gorham & K

Presented by Momiji / JSS Wed. October 28, 2026, 3:00 – 4:15 pm EDT (English & Japanese) Following Part 1, we’ll continue exploring the important topic of managing your finances and assets in retirement. This session will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). What is this session about? In Part 1, we learned about government pension programs for seniors, tax planning, and the basics of different types of investments. In Part 2, we’l

Please see the JSS Newsletter 2026 Spring from the link below (PDF).

We are deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Takeo Maekawa, former President of JSS, passed away on February 28, 2026. Mr. Maekawa served as President of JSS from 2004 to 2013. Together with his wife, Teruko, he devoted many years to supporting and strengthening the Japanese Canadian community. In 2012, his contributions through JSS were recognized with the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation. Mr. Maekawa will be remembered for his dedicated leadership and his warm and

Following up on Counsellor Kuge’s previous article about his passion for running, I would like to write about Nordic pole walking in this article. I was an active runner myself, participating in various races from my 30s to my mid-50s. I started feeling that running was somehow taking a toll on my body, and I switched to walking after encountering Nordic pole walking (hereafter Nordic walking) about ten years ago. While it has become common to see people walking with poles t

Momiji / JSS Present: Wed. Oct 23, 2024, 2:00 –3:00 pm An hour-long online concert, bringing back by popular demand, with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Yukiko Tsutsui, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). What is this session about? Music not only relaxes the mind and reduces stress, but it also has the power to awaken memories and enrich emotions. In this joint seminar, we are once again welcoming the Toronto-based singer-so