<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Montreal Japanese Bulletin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal Japanese Bulletin]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:48:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NAJC-Qc AGM Sep 20, 2:00-4:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Anne Koizumi Join us for the NAJC-QC Annual General Meeting on Sunday, September 20, from 2:00–4:30 p.m. at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM), 8155 Rue Rousselot, Montréal, QC H2E 1Z7, in the main event room. Whether you’re already involved with NAJC-QC or are simply curious about getting to know Montreal’s Japanese Canadian community, we’d love to see you there. The AGM is a chance to learn more about what we’ve been working on, meet current members and volunteers,...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/najc-qc-agm-sep-20-2-00-4-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa1332bad5d6da3cdd35a51</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:22:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_921579a1066c415fa34407487ba320cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaoru Wada... Musical Guests at Otakuthon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[par/by Clément Hamel Pour les amateurs d’animation japonaise et de manière plus générale de la culture, Otakuthon est un rendez-vous annuel a ne pas manquer. Ma première visite au festival remonte à l’édition 2012. L’évènement a beaucoup évolué depuis cette époque. Au cours des dernières années, les responsables du festival ont mit de gros efforts afin de nous amené des invités musicaux de grande envergure, et pertinents dans le monde de l’animation japonaise. Cette année ne fit pas...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/kaoru-wada-musical-guests-at-otakuthon-2026-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a92ebf3ca5c20d7201f0e87</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:25:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_a164417021bf4402abbed9c67738e505~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haruna Luna and Konomi Suzuki... Musical guests at Otakuthon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Par/by Clément Hamel Following the Mr. Wada tribute on Friday night was Konomi Suzuki’s performance Saturday afternoon. This event drew the biggest crowd as it was a sold out show. Fans were very eager to hear the singer responsible for such Anime music hits as Redo, Realize, and This Game. It is always a different experience seeing an artist perform in a live setting. Some singers shine in the studio, but struggle a little when performing live. For others it is the other way around. They...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/musical-guests-at-otakuthon-2026-haruna-luna-and-konomi-suzuki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a92e88440e0fd5137c9aa40</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_46a76bad3eb64139a37e84a81ba968d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kadodzuke Montreal 2026 (22 août)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qu’est-ce que c’est le Onikenbai? Onikenbai est une danse traditionnelle japonaise originaire de la région de Kitakami (préfecture d’Iwate). En 2022, cette danse a été reconnue par l’UNESCO dans la catégorie du patrimoine culturel immatériel appelée Furyuu Odori (風流踊り), une catégorie regroupant de nombreuses danses de festival. Il s’agit d’une forme d’art dynamique dans laquelle les danseurs se produisent en costume complet, munis d’un sabre et d’un évantail, accompagnés de musique jouée en...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/kadodzuke-montreal-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83d9f8fb2218bea309bdaa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_45de70803f81484990351dc6b7d165ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering the Best New Ramen Shop in Town: Youki Ramen Montreal ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clement Hamel On May 1st of this year, the Montreal branch of Youki Ramen opened on Laurier avenue. The owner and operator Shinichi Hara, originally from Hiroshima, arrived in Montreal in November 2023 and worked for almost a year on the opening of the restaurant. The plan was to open much earlier but there were many hurdles along the way. When Shinichi-san’s grandparents were struggling financially, they were given the Youki (陽気) food stall, along with the Youki name. Through hard work and...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/discovering-the-best-new-ramen-shop-in-town-youki-ramen-montreal-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a296fe3b2d71ad74fec8a8e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:13:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_d245cc668d894867bceb6818d1e8f33e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary for Akiko Edith Sakai October 31, 1923-April 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akiko Edith Sakai passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in her 103rd year (widow of the late Katsushige Sakamoto).  Dear mother of Wendy (widow of Brian McDermott) and Grant (Diane Loisel, grandmother of Simon and Laurence, great grandmother of Charlie).  Survived by her sister Chiyo Sakai Brydon (late Jock Brydon) and brother John Shuichi (late Emi Gwen Hayakawa).  Predeceased by the Sakamoto brothers-in-law Minoru (late Kimi), Bill (late Bessie), Yuki (late Omiye), Koichi (late Tiny...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/obituary-for-akiko-edith-sakai-october-31-1923-april-30-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04bf6f48aeb3fcb2431e87</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:15:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_2df5d0d1c9254ba9b5b0641ddb5a765d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residency of artist TAKUYA TAKEMOTO at Centre Clark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centre CLARK is an artist-run centre dedicated to the dissemination and production of contemporary art. Founded in 1988 (originally located downtown at the corner of Clark Street), the Centre moved to Gaspé Avenue in 2001. Rooted in the active involvement of its approximately 50 members, the Centre CLARK presents around 10 exhibitions per year, along with a range of public activities and performances. The centre includes two exhibition spaces as well as the Poste audio dedicated to audio...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/residency-of-artist-takuya-takemoto-at-centre-clark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fcc1f9ff1f3255572a4d4d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_3d20c17aea4b48b99506a5658cd0bcf1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_862,h_582,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[モントリオール日本語センター発表会 (Happyokai: spectacle de fin d’année au Centre de la Language Japonaise de Montréal)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Le 21 Mars j’ai eu le privilège d’assister, en tant que parent, au 発表会 annuel (Happyokai: spectacle de fin d’année, puisque l’année scolaire Japonaise se termine en Mars et commence en Avril) qui se tenait au Centre de la Langue Japonaise de Montréal. Ce fut une année spéciale pour moi car mon fils de première année, qui avait un peu plus de difficulté à apprendre le Japonais que sa sœur aînée, a connu une percée et a commencé à prendre la parole en classe. J’étais toute aussi fière de sa...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8%E4%BC%9A-happyokai-spectacle-de-fin-d-ann%C3%A9e-au-centre-de-la-language-japonaise-%C3%A0-montr%C3%A9al</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fcbdd525e3fb6b30c8e1a1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_4fefe622e8a84f44918cb17f06a6c03c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[第36回 ケベック州日本語弁論大会                         36th Japanese Language Speech Contest of Quebec ]]></title><description><![CDATA[第36回（2026年）ケベック州日本語弁論大会が、3月7日、UQAMにて開催されました。今回は、ベリ・ウカム駅の上に姿をのぞかせる旧サン＝ジャック教会の一角、サル・ド・ボワズリで行われ、歴史を感じさせる空間の中、落ち着きと緊張感のある、どこかおごそかな雰囲気に包まれた大会となりました。一方で、会場には参加者を温かく見守るまなざしと拍手があふれ、日本語学習を通じた喜びや達成感が共有される、心和むひとときでもありました。 今年度は初級・中級部門に参加者が集中し、それぞれの部門で力のこもった発表が続き、なかでも中級部門は甲乙つけがたい発表が並び、審査が特に白熱しました。本大会の優勝者は、3月29日に開催された第37回カナダ全国日本語弁論大会（アルバータ大学・高円宮日本教育・研究センター）に出場しました。全国大会では、初級部門のノエミ・ブノワさん（UQAM）が第2位、中級部門のサミ・エラガさん（UQAM）が第3位を獲得し、ケベック州代表として見事な成績を収めました。州大会での努力が全国の舞台でも実を結び、参加者一人ひとりの学びの積み重ねが感じられる結果となりました。 各部門の入賞者：...]]></description><link>https://www.montrealjapanesebulletin.ca/post/%E7%AC%AC36%E5%9B%9E-%E3%82%B1%E3%83%99%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E5%B7%9E%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E%E5%BC%81%E8%AB%96%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A-36th-japanese-language-speech-contest-of-quebec</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f80c3990b4365cb866ea88</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ff2d7_c0b4bd40f8bc437797ecc42d756d8c22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor Montreal Japanese Bulletin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>