Calling All Canadians in the Tokai Region

2009年6月20日

A Community You May Not Know You're Missing

If you're Canadian and living in the Tokai region - Nagoya, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka or nearby - there's a good chance you've built a comfortable life here.

You may be teaching, working in tech or manufacturing, raising a family, running a business, or simply enjoying life in Japan.

But here's a question we often hear from Canadians after they attend one of our events:

That's why we’re reaching out.

Who We Are

The Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven community that brings together people in Japan who share an interest in Canada and Japan - through culture, friendship, and business.

Think of us as a bridge:

• between Canadians and Japanese
• between social and professional life
• between long-term residents and newcomers

While many of our members are Japanese, Canadians are at the heart of what we do - and we'd love to see more of you involved.

You Don't Need to Be "That Type of Person"

You don't need to be:

• a business executive
• a diplomat
• a fluent Japanese speaker
• a lifelong volunteer

If you're Canadian (by passport or by spirit) and curious about connecting with people who genuinely care about Canada-Japan exchange, you belong here.

Why Canadians Get Involved

Sometimes the most meaningful opportunities come from simply being part of a community.

Attend First. Join When You're Ready.

You don't need to commit right away.

• Come to an event
• Bring a friend
• See if it feels right

Many Canadians attend first, then later decide to become Individual Regular Members (¥5,000 per year) - not because they have to, but because they want to support the community.

A Personal Invitation

If you've ever thought:

• "I should meet more Canadians"
• "I'd like to be more connected here"
• "I want to give back, but casually"

Then we'd genuinely love to meet you.

TJCS isn't about titles or nationality quotas.

It's about people showing up, sharing experiences, and building connections - one conversation at a time.

Learn more or check out upcoming events »

We look forward to welcoming you.