Carleton University Japanese Association (CUJA) Japan Festival
On Saturday March 19th, the Carleton University Japanese Association (CUJA), in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan, hosted its annual Japan Festival at Carleton University. The Japan Festival aims to showcase the multiple facets of Japanese culture to the Ottawa public.
The opening remarks were given by CUJA President Ms. Mana Murata, CUJA Executive Mr. Kenji Misawa, Ottawa Japanese Community Association (OJCA) representative Ms. Sachiko Okuda and H.E. Ambassador Monji. Ambassador Monji expressed his deep appreciation of the strong community of people engaged with Japan in the National Capital Region, as demonstrated by around 300 people in attendance.
The public had the opportunity to discover various aspects of Japanese culture through a variety of performances and workshops. Mr. Ichiro Fujii, the Japanese Ambassador’s chef, gave a lecture on how to make sushi rolls to several enthusiastic participants.
Dr. Kovalio, Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Department of History, and CUJA President Ms. Mana Murata thanked all the participants for a successful event which will contribute to strengthening the ties between Canada and Japan.
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Ambassador Monji giving his opening remarks
Ms. Rebecca Cragg performing a tea ceremony
Ambassador Monji with Mr. Gabriel Riera, winner of the Japanese language haiku contest |
Dr. Kovalio with Mr. Neil O'Brien, winner of the English haiku contest |
 A Shamisen performance played by Ms. Ryoko Itabashi |
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The Japanese dance group performing a minyo dance |
Participants begin to join the group in the minyo dance |
Ambassador and Ms. Monji at an origami workshop |
Ms. Rebecca Cragg performing a tea ceremony |
Tea ceremony workshop |
Caligraphy workshop |
Kendo demonstration by Carleton Kendo Club |
Two participants being intiated to kendo |
Participants discovering the game of karuta |
Participants supporting the fundraising efforts of Flowers for Fukushima |
The Japanese Exchange Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) |
The Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program booth |
Dr. Kovalio giving the closing remarks |
Ms. Mana Murata thanking all the participants |
Film Screening of "The Vancouver Asahi" |
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