Upcoming Events
October 2024
Annual Fall Flowers and Bonsai Show
This annual fall show features a competition of show chrysanthemums, a display of bonsai from Toronto Bonsai Society and ikebana arrangements by three different ikebana schools.
Patrons can enjoy our extensive selection of unusual plants for sale, browse our Ginza marketplace for unique items or relax with friends over a cup of green tea and Japanese food items.
New this year is a silent art auction and two educational talks – one on edible Japanese plants and another on the successful growing of show mums.
Returning this year are ikebana and bonsai demonstrations; raffle tickets and pumpkin painting, a fun activity for the whole family.
March 2025 – Date and Time TBD
Annual General Meeting and New Year Social
Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. W., in the mezzanine
The 72nd AGM is the first meeting of the year and will also feature a potluck luncheon.
We welcome new members, meet old friends and make new ones in a relaxed setting. Entertainment will include singing and listening to Japanese folk songs. Enter our raffle for a chance to win great prizes and savour delicious homemade food.
Meet the board and hear their summary of activities. Find out what the club is doing and what is planned for this coming year.
June 2025 – Date and Time TBD
TJGC Annual Plant Sale
Time to get outside in the garden. Need some green inspiration? Toronto Japanese Garden Club (TJGC) holds their annual plant sale at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 6 Sakura Way, Toronto.
Look for us outside in the Heritage Garden. Our event will move indoors to the Heritage Court in case of rain. We have items you won’t find at garden centres such as a selection of specialty kiku (chrysanthemum) and asagao (morning glories). Stock up on our starter plants now and plan to enter them in our upcoming competitions in a few months.Â
Check out our beautiful selection of uncommon house plants and perennials plus a variety of Japanese herbs and vegetables. We will also have assorted gardening tools, twine, ties and support poles for sale. Plan to arrive early for best selection. Please bring boxes to carry your picks home. Cash only sales.
AUGUST 11, 2024 – NOON to 4:30 p.m.
Momiji Health care society, 3555 Kingston Rd.
STAR SAPPHIRE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary the TJGC’s “Nature’s Bounty” Show with an afternoon packed with delicious food, a vendor market, a plant sale and fun for the whole family!
 THINGS TO DO:
- Make a wish at our Tanabata wishing tree
- Explore the stunning Ikebana and Bonsai displays and plant market
- Enter your Asagao (morning glory) in our annual competition
- Listen to the story of Tanabata as told by Rui Umezawa
- Enjoy the stunning performances of Isshin Daiko taiko and Ten Ten Shamisen
 ADMISSION:
 $5 per person (12 & under FREE entry)
We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.Â