Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

First time visiting and it was for the Ghibli Summer Market. The market was cool and the venue was also interesting.

For lovers of Japanese culture and those who enjoy learning more about the Japanese community and spaces in Toronto, a visit to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is a great option.

The space features a permanent exhibition on the arrival of the Japanese in Canada and the establishment of the Japanese community in Toronto. It also features a library with a variety of books, manga, and atlases in both Japanese and English.

The center also has a souvenir area and a permanent café that is open during the same hours as the center.

During the summer, several events take place, such as the summer market, which this year was based on Studio Ghibli.

At the Center, you can learn more about martial arts activities and other sports.

The center boasts excellent accessibility: wheelchair access for visitors, designated areas with appropriate signage, adapted restrooms with automatic opening and closing doors, alarms, and grab bars, elevators, smooth floors, and areas with ramps and no raised curbs.

It's a great place for the whole family.

They have their own parking lot, and for those arriving by public transportation, buses 34C and 100 pass by.

This center is truly a gem in Toronto, serving as an essential hub for the Japanese community. It’s more than just a facility—it acts as a “third place,” offering a welcoming space outside of home and work where people can connect, share, and belong. The center is rich with cultural resources, and regularly hosts activities, workshops, and events that celebrate and preserve Japanese culture. It’s a vibrant, community-driven space that brings people together and plays an important role in supporting cultural identity and connection.

What a cool place to experience Japanese culture! We visited during Doors Open and had a great time! We participated in a tea ceremony demonstration, checked out some martial arts demonstrations, and explored the museum and signed film festival posters. The snacks and drinks available for purchase were delicious. Wish I lived closer so I could take some classes here.

A nice Japanese cultural centre with various kinds of anime and Japanese vibe things to see through!! I recommend you going to this nice cultural centre with your family and friends, if you (or your kids) are being interested in Japanese arts and about Japanese culture and about its history & relics!!! :) Also, this building was recently built new, so it’s overall design is pretty cool!!, and it’s overall appearance looks good too. There is a small restaurant which you can eat or taste lots of Japanese styled foods and snacks, desserts 🍮 too inside this Japanese culture centre!! ( I also recommend you going here if you are being interested in Japanese anime or with arts or martial arts!! There are also an academies which are teaching those Japanese things in this Japanese culture centre too!!! :);):)