Calling All Canadians in the Tokai Region
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:
I wish I’d known about this sooner.
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.
