[Report] We held a welcome party for junior storytellers on January 8th.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce (JCCOC) held its first event of 2026 as part of its sister city support program, one of its key initiatives!

Seven members of the NPO Hinomisaki American Village's "Storyteller Junior" group, who traveled from Wakayama Prefecture to Vancouver, gave a presentation entirely in English about the history of Japanese immigrants in Canada and the journeys of their predecessors. This initiative, which transcends generations and national borders to learn about and share history, is an important exchange that will contribute to the future of both Japan and Canada.

For more details, including what happened on the day and what the participants said, please check out this article (or scan the QR code) below 👇

Seven junior storytellers from Mihama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, visit Canada to give a presentation in English about the history of Canadian immigration | Japan-Canada Today/JC Today

[Maple Plaza] Seven junior storytellers from Mihama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, visited Canada and gave a presentation. This article was contributed by the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce.

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