2024 TJCS Canada Day Party
Celebrating Canada Day in Nagoya, Japan
On Saturday, June 29th, the Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS) held its annual Canada Day party, this year, at Midtown BBQ in the Fushimi district of Nagoya. This year we welcomed nearly 180 participants.
Colour me Canada!
The event took place during lunchtime, and the venue was decked out in Canadian colours. Our international team of tireless TJCS Leaders and volunteers collaborated with the Canadian Consulate in Nagoya to adorn the venue with banners and promotional materials promoting Canada.
The Who's Who of the Tokai Region
The Governor of Aichi Prefecture, the Mayor of Kasugai City, and the Canadian Consul in Nagoya were all in attendance, adding a touch of prestige to the event. Corporate Members also took time out of their busy schedules to join us, making the event a great networking experience.
After greetings from TJCS President Shoji Amano, and Canadian Consul David Perdue, all participants joined in singing Canada's National Anthem, "O Canada" - led by three Canadian jiji's.
The official toast was delivered by Kasugai Mayor Naoki Ishiguro, who says that he enjoys promoting exchanges between his Kasugai City and Canada as he values Kasugai's sister-city relationship with Kelowna, BC.
With the Canada Day celebration well under way, attendees enjoyed ample opprtunity for mingling and networking while enjoying an array of casually-delicious Canadian party fare prepared by our hosts Midtown BBQ.
Midway through the event, a quiz was held to further promote interaction among attendees and help them learn more about Canada. There was also our always popular raffle with luxurious prizes, provided by sponsors, including bottles of Canadian wine, and a flight tour (for 4) over the city.
Aichi Governor Hideaki Ohmura was also in attendance and delivered a nice speech, after which he enjoyed mingling with the other attendees.
Perfect Weather for a Perfect Day
The party was held on Saturday, June 29th, and the weather was sunny despite being in the middle of the rainy season. We were able to celebrate Canada Day in style with many participants, making it a fulfilling day. Many of the guests came with their families, and we were able to celebrate Canada Day together, creating special memories for sure.
As always., we will be holding a Canada Day Party again next year, so be sure to follow TJCS and check back for details!
We appreciate the continued support of the community in the Tokai Region of Central Japan..
