Request for information
The Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce has long supported the Vancouver Asahi, a local baseball team in Vancouver, Canada. We are pleased to announce that we have now made an announcement regarding four players who were active in the team before the war (early 1900s).The induction medal from the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame has yet to be delivered to the family.Upon discovering this, our Chamber of Commerce decided to cooperate in gathering information.
This activity is carried out by a resident of Tokyo. Mr. Yobun ShimaHowever, this volunteer activity has been continued since it began when he accepted the award on behalf of his uncle, Shoichi Shima, who is also a Hall of Fame inductee. As the documents are over 100 years old, information is limited, and even the smallest clue from you can be a great lead. We would be grateful for your kind cooperation.
■ The four players involved
The following four athletes have not yet been awarded medals:
- K. Endo
- Affiliated in 1938 / From Tottori Prefecture (estimated) - Barry Kiyoshi Kasahara
- Affiliated from 1919 to 1923 / Born in Yokohama
(We also welcome any information that could lead to relatives of people originally from Yokohama.) - Yoshio Miyasaki
・1925-1926 Affiliation/place of birth unknown - Dr. Henry Masataro Nomura
- Affiliated from 1919 to 1921 / Born in Tokyo
(He was also the chairman of the Vancouver Asahi newspaper and the head of the Japanese expedition team at the time.)
■ Request for Information
The four people mentioned above
- Family
- Relatives
- People who are related to them
- Clues such as maiden name
- Information regarding records from that time
Any content is fine, such as the examples above.
Information from either Japan or Canada is welcome.
If you contact us, we will be at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.It is possible to formally present a Hall of Fame medal, engraved with the player's name, to their family.is.
■ Contact Information
Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce (JCCOC)
*Please contact us using the "Contact Form" at the bottom of this page.
Inquiries regarding this document
Responsible: Miyanabe
Contact email address:kmiya.jccoc@gmail.com
We sincerely ask for your cooperation.
We would greatly appreciate your support in preserving the history that connects Japan and Canada, and in passing on respect for your family to future generations.