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Tonari Gumi
Tonari Gumi aims to help the Japanese Canadian community by providing a range of services, programs and events to Japanese Canadians.


🍓 Japanese Cooking Basics: Strawberry Daifuku Mochi 🍓
Join us for a fun and welcoming hands-on workshop with Sen from Kintoki Sweets! Learn how to make Strawberry Daifuku Mochi while connecting with others in the community. Whether you're new to Japanese sweets or simply love mochi, this class is a great way to learn, create, and enjoy together. This event will be held in English. 📅 Saturday, June 13 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Tonari Gumi, 42 W 8th Ave, Vancouver 💲 $35 👥 Ages 13+ Spaces are limited. Register today: https://wl.do


Tonari Gumi Newsletter June 2026
Table of Contents Tashme Grand Opening Tonari Gumi AGM 2026 Report Kaiwo Maru Visit Spring Outing: Central Park Walking & Crystal Mall Lunch Spring Outing to Ladner and Westham Island 2R Renovation Update – May 2026 Volunteer Call: Powell Street Festival Call for Kimono and Yukata Donations for Powell Street Festival Community Services Resource Information Tonari Gumi Advance Care Planning Japanese Workshop “ Let’s talk about your health care wishes” Canada Dental Care Plan (


TG Day Trip to Squamish & Sea to Sky Gondola on June 16th
Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a one-day bus tour to Squamish and the Sea to Sky Gondola! Enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain scenery while visiting Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Participants will also have time to enjoy lunch and walk or hike along the Spirit Trail. Schedule: • 7:30 AM — Meet at Royal Oak Station • 7:40 AM — Depart from Royal Oak Station • 8:15 AM — Meet at Tonari Gumi (42 W 8th Ave., Vancouver) • 8:30 AM — Depart from Tonari Gumi


June 23 or June 30, 2026 TG Life Seminar/Workshop
For 100 Years of Healthy Living Advance Care Planning Workshop in Japanese *** Let's Talk about your Health and Personal Care *** Tonari Gumi Community Services is facilitating a two-part workshop using the “Let’s Talk Card,” a card game designed to facilitate conversations about end-of-life care. With a maximum of six participants per session, this workshop focuses on exploring your personal wishes and planning for future health care. The workshop begins by reflecting on wh
Services
Tonari Gumi offers a variety of paid services that are not normally provided by medical institutions and government programs.
Resources
A collection of resources to provide valuable, accessible information to enhance knowledge, skills, and well-being.
Updates
See the latest information for events, new programs, services, TG Newsletter and more
Newsletter
Tonari Gumi releases a monthly newsletter with lots of stories and information. You can also read them online!
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Tonari Gumi needs your help! As a non-profit organization, we rely on the kindness of others to keep offering our services.
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