To all members of the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce
110 years ago, before the war, there was a famous professional baseball team in Vancouver called the "Vancouver Asahi," a local powerhouse. The Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce has been supporting the revived team, the "New Vancouver Asahi."
Regarding four athletes who were active before the war (early 1900s), the whereabouts of those involved in Japan remain unknown to this day.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 began when he accepted the award on behalf of his uncle, Shoichi Shima, who is also a Hall of Fame inductee. The following is an article introducing Mr. Shima's activities.
Source: Journal/Discover Nikkei/Mr. Shima is the second from the left.
■ The four players involved
The following four athletes have not yet been awarded medals. Reference information for each is available for download.
1.K. Endo
- Affiliated in 1938 / From Tottori Prefecture (estimated)
2.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.)
3.Yoshio Miyasaki
・1925-1926 Affiliation/place of birth unknown
4.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 you (the whereabouts of acquaintances or people with connections)
- 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.
Because these documents are over 100 years old, the information available is limited, and even the smallest clue from you could be a significant lead. We would be grateful for your kind cooperation.
■ Contact Information
Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce (JCCOC)
*Please contact us using the "Contact Form" at the bottom of this page.
We sincerely ask for your cooperation.
We would greatly appreciate your support in ensuring the continuation of history and respect for your family for future generations.
