Education
Aikido Yoshinkai Canada
1283 Seagull Drive Mississauga Ontario L5J 3T6
905-823-2378
Martial art.
Aikido Yoshinkai Seimeikan
#7, 2115 Midland Avenue Toronto Ontario M1P 3E4
416-609-2681
Martial art.
Aitasu Japanese Language School
www.aitas.ca
Japanese Language.
Audio Forum
Ontario
800-243-1234
Several self-directed language study courses. Includes a series of tapes and a textbook. Business/Travel Japanese $125. Beginner Japanese $185. Intermediate/Advanced Japanese $245.
Ayamekai
c/o JCCC 6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345
Dance.
Berlitz Language Schools
Suite 603, 130 Bloor Street West Toronto Ontario
416-924-7773
Private and semi-private group lessons, tailored to suit your needs. Small group lessons, 4.5 hours per week for 5 weeks $320.
Bunka Shishu Class
85 Snowshoe Crescent Thornhill Ontario L3T 4M7
Sewing.
Canada Sumie Society
20 Glenayr Rd. Toronto Ontario M5P 3B8
416-483-5084
Sumie (watercolour art).
Canadian Jiu-jitsu Association Inc.
#1205, 8th Line Oakville Ontario L6H 2H2
905-844-3388 905-844-0114
Martial art.
Canadian Kendo Federation
R.R. #4 3571 Stouffville Rd. Stouffville Ontario L4A 7X5
905-887-9554 905-857-9554
Martial art.
Contact Canada
Suite 407, 234 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto Ontario
416-322-7448 416-322-8059
www.contactcan.com
School referrals, farmstay, homestay for Japanese visitors.
Fujima Ryu
#1706, 980 Broadview Avenue Toronto Ontario M4K 3V1
416-461-3601
Dance.
George Brown College
Japanese Department, 200 King Street East Toronto Ontario
416-415-5000, ext. 2092
Three levels. Monday and Wednesday evenings during school terms. Three hours classes. One term $315.
Ikebana International Toronto Chapter
35 Addington Avenue Toronto Ontario M2N 2L1
416-223-7798 416-223-7798
Ikebana.
Ikebata Nursery Centre
c/o JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, #101 Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-510-1441 416-510-0841
Japanese immersion child care program. 18 months to 6 years.
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Hamilton
8 Greeningdon Drive Hamilton Ontario L9A 3A7
905-389-7406 905-389-7119
uchida@plimus.ca
Ikebana.
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Toronto
#708, 5785 Yonge Street Toronto Ontario M2M 4J2
416-229-9950 416-229-9950
Ikebana.
Japan Foundation (Japan)
Japan
www.jpf.go.jp
Quasi-governmental organization established to further mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. Japanese language instruction, cultural events, libraries.
Japan Martial Arts Centre
135 Danforth Avenue Toronto Ontario M4K 1N1
416-465-2326
Martial art.
Japanese Academy of Cultural Exchange (JACE)
229 College Street Toronto Ontario M5T 1R4
416-599-5223 416 599-6955
jace@idirect.com
All levels. Small groups of four or less. Private lessons also available. Small group lessons cost $408 for 2 hours per week for 12 weeks. Also has library (certain fees apply)
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)
6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Organizes various cultural events throughout the year. Workshops and courses in karate, ikebana, sumie, shodo, needlepoint, and language. Classes start in September and January. Well-qualified instructors.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Hamilton
45 Hempstead Drive Hamilton Ontario L8W 2Y6
905-383-5755
Japanese Canadian Garden Club
1063 Pape Ave. Toronto Ontario M5K 3W4
Gardens.
Japanese Heritage Language Program
c/o Bedford Park Public School, 81 Ranleigh Avenue Toronto Ontario M4N 1X2
416-499-2533
Japanese classes for children with native or near-native proficiency.
Japanese Heritage Language School
c/o AY Jackson Secondary School, 50 Francine Drive Toronto Ontario M2H 2G6
416-266-4763
For children.
Japanese Language School of Hamilton
c/o Canadian Japanese Culture Centre, 45 Hempstead Drive Hamilton Ontario L8W 2Y6
905-383-5755
Japanese language and culture classes.
Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc.
c/o McMurrich Jr. Public School, 115 Winona Drive Toronto Ontario M6G 3S8
416-656-4822 416-658-8931
toroho@echo-on.net home.echo-on.net/~toroho
Japanese language school for ex-patriate children (who intend to return to Japan).
JETAA Japanese Lessons
c/o Japan Foundation, 131 Bloor Street West Toronto Ontario
905-272-9267 (Chi)
chi_ki_energy@yahoo.com
Every Monday night from 6pm to 8pm. October to December $25 (10 lessons).
Judo Canada
#301A James Naismith Dr., Ottawa Ontario K1B 5N4
613 748-5640 613 748-5697
Martial art.
Kaplan Educational Centre of Canada, Ltd.
180 Bloor Street Toronto Ontario M5S 2V6
416-967-0771
www.kaplan.com
GMAT Testing information. Also please check www.gmat.org.
Kinyu-kai
#501, 330 McCowan Road Toronto Ontario M1J 3N3
416-266-9689
Music. Kodo, shamisen.
Kumon Canada Inc.
344 Consumers Road Toronto Ontario M2J 1P8
London Japanese Heritage Language School
418 Dolway Place London Ontario N6H 3L1
519-641-0871
isoranak@julian.uwo.ca
For children.
London Japanese School
c/o G.A. Weable Centre for Adults, 70 Jacqueline Street London Ontario N5Z 3P7
Japanese classes for ex-patriate children who will return to Japan.
McMaster University
Faculty of Business, MBA Program, Room 118, Kenneth Taylor Hall Hamilton Ontario
905-525-9149 x4433
MBA Program with Japanese component. Japan Study Program allows students to take courses at the Institute for International Studies and Training (IIST) near MT. Fuji for four months.
National Karate Association of Canada
#230, 2616 - 18 St. NE Calgary Alberta T2E 7R1
250 297-2720 250 297-2702
Martial art.
Nikka Gakuen
c/o Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute, 200 Fundy Bay Boulevard Agincourt Ontario M1W 3G1
416-754-0840
Teaches Japanese to children of Japanese descent.
Ogawa-Ryu
3 Fraserton Crescent Toronto Ontario M1J 1S7
416-267-6672
Dance.
Ohara-Ryu Toronto Chapter
Suite 3702, 3 Massey Square Toronto Ontario M4C 5L5
416-690-7818
Ikebana.
Peel Board of Education Heritage Language Japanese School
c/o T.L. Kennedy Secondary School, 3100 Hurontario Street Mississauga Ontario L5B 1N7
Japanese classes for Canadian children of Japanese descent.
Sakurakai
c/o JCCC, 6 Garamond Court Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
Dance.
Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology
1430 Trafalgar Road Oakville Ontario L6H 2L1
905-815-4007 905-815-4043
www.sheridanc.on.ca
One year post-diploma program for graduates of Sheridan's Science and Technology Co-op Program. Basic Japanese skills, understanding of culture, and includes at least one work term with a Japanese company. Also School of Animation, Arts, and Design.
Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo
Suite 206, 320 Danforth Avenue Toronto Ontario M4K 1N7
416-466-8780 416-466-8719
Training in shiatsu (finger pressure) therapy.
Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch
86 Mosedale Crescent Toronto Ontario M2J 3A4
416-491-7705
Ikebana.
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
31 Coral Cove Crescent Toronto Ontario M3A 1G7
416-447-0986 416-447-6684
ikeda.consultants@sympatico.ca
Sumie (watercolour art).
Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Toronto Ontario M1M 3W4
416-425-3161
Gardens.
Toronto Japanese Language School
c/o Orde Street Public School, 18 Orde Street Toronto Ontario M5T 1N7
905-455-0340
www.tjls.on.ca
Seven levels of adult classes. Groups of 10 to 20. September to June. Saturday morning from 9:30am to 12noon. Adults $336. Children's classes also available.
Toronto JCCC Aiki-kai
c/o Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Martial art. Class on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. See the JCCC website for more information.
Toronto JCCC Iaidou Club
c/o Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Martial art. Classes on Sunday. See the JCCC website for more information.
Toronto JCCC Judo Club
c/o Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Martial art. Classes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See the JCCC website for more information.
Toronto JCCC Karate Club (Shitoryu Itosukai)
c/o Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Martial art. Classes on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. See the JCCC website for more information.
Toronto JCCC Kendo Club
c/o Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Crt. Toronto Ontario M3C 1Z5
416-441-2345 416-441-2347
jccc@jccc.on.ca www.jccc.on.ca
Martial art. Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. See the JCCC website for more information.
Toronto Kendo Club
508 Vanessa Crescent Mississauga Ontario L5H 2N3
416-248-8445 416-248-8248
ginkojapanese@on.aibn.com
Martial art.
Toronto Kisaragi Club Bunkakai
Ontario
416-463-3233
Poetry. Waka, haiku.
Toronto Kokugo Kyoshitsu Heritage Japanese Language School
c/o Bowmore Road Public School, 80 Bowmore Road Toronto Ontario M4L 3J2
416-516-8146
suzu@echo-on.net
Reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a Grade 6 (elementary school) level.
Toronto Mishouryuu Ikebana
Ontario
416-425-3161
Ikebana.
Toronto Nisshu Gakuin
622 Village Parkway Unionville Ontario L3R 2K9
905-479-8659
For children
Toronto Ukifune no Kai
Ontario
416-293-4646
Calligraphy
Trilingual Language School
3335 Yonge Street, Suite 202 Toronto Ontario M4N 2M1
416-322-6058 416-322-6893
Group and private instruction of English, French, and Japanese of all levels. Two hours per week for 8 weeks $420 (private or semi-private), $260 (small group, up to 6 people). Text: Japanese for Busy People.
University of Toronto - Asia Business Studies Program
Room 110, 1 Spadina Crescent Toronto Ontario
416-978-0184 416-971-2360
Seminars, in-house training, fuding for computer-assisted Japanese language instruction development, co-ordinates market information resources.
University of Toronto - Department of East Asian Studies
Toronto Ontario
416-946-3625 416-978-5711
www.chass.utoronto.ca/eas
Offers Japanese culture, language classes at the university level.
University of Toronto - International Student Centre
33 St. George Street Toronto Ontario
Language Exchange Bulletin Board. Post requests or offers for language exchange. Ask the front desk to stam and date anything you wish to post.
University of Toronto - Karate Club
106 Dunelm Street Scarborough Ontario
416-978-7900
Martial art.
University of Toronto - Munk Centre for International Studies
1 Devonshire Place, Room 226N Toronto Ontario M5S 3K7
416-946-8997 416-946-8963
asiapacific.ma@utoronto.ca www.utoronto.ca/asiapacific-ma
Offers Collaborative Master of Arts programme in Asia-Pacific studies. (Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science)
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
252 Bloor Street West Toronto Ontario
Many Japanese students study English at OISE. Look for bulletin boards around the building for language exchange partners.
University of Toronto - School of Continuing Studies
158 St. George Street. Toronto Ontario
416-266-5746
Five levels. Monday evenings. $388 for a session of 10 classes.
Urasenke Toronto Chapter
Ontario
Tea ceremony.
Yakudo Japanese Drum Group
Toronto Ontario
416-736-5060
Music. Taiko
York University
Ontario
MBA Program with Japanese component. 24 months. Includes 4 hours of language instruction per week. Twelve week internship.
York University
20 Edward Street Toronto Ontario
416-977-7009
Japanese Profiency Test adminstered here. Also, Japanese courses available.
Yudansha Kobujitsu Karate Doh
Unit 12, 30 Eglinton Avenue West Mississauga Ontario
905-712-3844
Martial art.
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