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Japanese Cultural Programs

We offer activities to familiarize various people in the community with the Japanese culture and the Japanese language for many people of all ages.

Starting in September 2024, we will offer Japanese Language Lesson, which is programmed to teach Japanese as a second language.

Kelowna Buddhist Temple Summer Bonodori

Kelowna Japanese Language Lessons

Japanese Language Lessons

Genki Kids Club

Genki Kids Club

Japanese Cultural Experience
Learn more

Sui Ryu Ren

Sui Ryu Ren

Awa dance ＆ Japanese Instrument Band
Learn more

Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Calligraphy Class

Kelowna Japanese Kids Taiko Drumming Class

Kids Taiko Dodon

Japanese Drumming Class
Learn more

KJLS is always looking for new members.

KJLSはメンバー随時募集中です。

Let's connect through the Japanese culture!

日本語・日本文化を一緒に楽しもう！

Programs Join & Support

プログラム一覧メンバーシップ

🌸 Graduation Day at Kelowna Japanese School🎓

🌸 Graduation Day at Kelowna Japanese School🎓✨

In Japan, schools hold entrance ceremonies in April and graduation ceremonies in March.
Kelowna Japanese School follows the same tradition.

On March 10, 2025, we held a graduation ceremony for our elementary and junior high school classes.
It was an especially meaningful day as this was the very first graduation for our junior high class, which started just three years ago!

We’re excited to share a special highlight reel featuring speeches from our principal, vice-principal, homeroom teachers, current students, and, of course, our graduates.

Looking back on the 13-year journey since the Kelowna Kodomo-kai started in 2012, this moment felt truly special—one that none of us could have imagined in the beginning.
For all the staff, parents, and supporters, this graduation was a heartfelt and deeply moving milestone.

日本の学校は４月に入学式、３月に卒業式が行われます。

ケロウナ日本語学校も同じ形で運営しています。

2025年3月10日に小学生クラスと中学生クラスの卒業式を行いました。

３年前に開始したばかりの中学生クラスのため、今回が初の卒業式です。

卒業式での校長、教頭、担任教師、在校生からの送る言葉、そして卒業生から挨拶をダイジェストでお届けします。

2012年から始めた「ケロウナ子ども会」から13年。
当初想像できなかった姿を見つめて、スタッフや保護者みんなが感慨深く思う卒業式の時間でした。🌸🌸

#graduation #graduationday
#kelownanihongosociety
#kelowna
#japanese
#日本語
#ケロウナ日本語学校
#ケロウナ日本語ソサエティ
#卒業式

"Unleash Your Inner Drummer!" Starts April 1st! A

"Unleash Your Inner Drummer!"
Starts April 1st!
A special stage performance awaits on May 31st!

Japanese Drumming Class

Kids Taiko Dodon

April and May, 2025 (9 Lessons)
Tuesdays 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Performance on May 31

Lesson Fee: $148

Grade 1 ‒ 6

Location: Kelowna Buddhist Temple
1089 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6A7

Register using the QR code or the link below.

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-spring-dodon-kids-taiko

inquiries:
kelownanihongogakko@gmail.com

太鼓を叩く気持ちよさを知っていますか？
練習後の５月31日にはステージでの演奏体験もできます。
4月1日〜5月27日　毎週火曜日開催です。

video sound:– https://pocket-se.info/

#kelownanihongosociety
#kelowna
#japanese
#taiko
#wadaiko
#japanesedrum
#performance
#drum
#fun
#太鼓
#日本語
#ケロウナ日本語学校
#ケロウナ日本語文化継承プログラム

#運動会 #うんどうかい #sportsday #kelow

#運動会 #うんどうかい
#sportsday
#kelowna.japanese.school
#kelowna.nihongo.gakko
#KJLS
#kelownanihongosociety
#nihongo #kelowna
#ケロウナ

On Sunday, September 22nd, at Cameron Park in Kelo

On Sunday, September 22nd, at Cameron Park in Kelowna, we held a Sports Day for the Kelowna Japanese Language School (KJLS).

Despite the light rain, it didn’t dampen the spirits at all! Everyone was completely focused and had a blast working together as a team in events like the donut-eating race, scavenger hunt, tug of war, and ball toss.
It was a day filled with effort, smiles, and tons of fun!

9月22日（日）Cameron Park、Kelowna
でNPO法人ケロウナ日本語学校 (KJLS) の運動会を行いました。

小雨まじりの天気ではありましたが、
そんなことも気にならないくらい、
ドーナツ食い競争
借り物競争
つなひき
玉入れなどなどを集中してチームで力を合わせて楽しみました。

みんなのがんばりと笑顔が山盛りでしたね。

#運動会 #うんどうかい
#sportsday
#kelowna.japanese.school
#kelowna.nihongo.gakko
#KJLS
#kelownanihongosociety
#nihongo #kelowna
#ケロウナ

#運動会 #うんどうかい #sportsday #kelow

#運動会 #うんどうかい
#sportsday
#kelowna.japanese.school
#kelowna.nihongo.gakko
#KJLS
#kelownanihongosociety
#nihongo #kelowna
#ケロウナ

【 Genki Kids Club / Kelowna Japanese Language So

【 Genki Kids Club / Kelowna Japanese Language Society 】

Join a program to learn Japanese language through songs, stories, crafts and more!

Once a month on Saturdays
from Sept. 2024 to June 2025

Sep. 28,
Oct. 26,
Nov. 23…..

4 years old to G6 •••• 1:45~2:45pm

Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna B.C.

Annual Fee $100 or $15 per class

You may sign up for one class at a time or for the entire course.

register
https://forms.gle/bT6My9T6RPpogVUP9

https://kelownanihongo.ca

#kelowna
#japanese
#kelowna.japanese.language.school
#genki.kids.club
#genki
#kids
#songs
#stories
#crafts
#kelowna.bc
#kelowna.rotarycentreforthearts

Would you like to experience Japanese culture thro

Would you like to experience Japanese culture through calligraphy?

=== Japanese Calligraphy Class ===

Dates:

Once a month on Saturdays from Sept. 2024 to June 2025 

Sep. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, 2024 Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 8, Apr. 5, May 17, June 7, 2025

Time:

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Details:

12 students in each class

Grade 1&2 (with a guardian’s support) Grade 3 and up
including adults are welcomed Students’ artwork exhibition to be
held at the end of the course (TBD)

Fee:

Annual Fee
$200 or$25 per class (Materials Included)

Fee must be paid by one week in advance by e-transfer.
 You may sign up for one class at a time or for the entire course.

Registration will be closed when the class is full.

Location:

Rotary Centre for the Arts (Kelowna, B.C.)

To Apply:

https://forms.gle/wLb8gGU6AygoqCW27

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Music
Sakuya by PeriTune | https://peritune.com/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
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#ケロウナ日本語学校
#ケロウナ日本語文化継承プログラム
#kelowna
#japanese
#kelownanihongosociety
#日本語
#calligraphy
#shodo
#書道
#kelowna.bc

Summer Fun "On August 21, 2024, we hosted the 5t

Summer Fun

"On August 21, 2024, we hosted the 5th 'Songs and Stories: Summer Fun Fest!'
Families had a blast with activities like the 'Umaibo' eating contest, candy fishing, and watermelon smashing. Fun for everyone!"

「第5回　おうたとおはなしの会　夏のお楽しみ会」
を2024年8月21日に開催しました。

「うまい棒」食い競争、お菓子釣り、すいか割りなど
親子で楽しみました。

Music
Summer Madness by Roa | https://roa-music.com
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons CC BY 3.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

#summerfun
#kids
#children
#event
#play
#together
#kelowna
#japanese
#kelownanihongosociety
#日本語
#あそび
#ケロウナ日本語学校
#ケロウナ日本語文化継承プログラム

【For Those Who Want to Learn Japanese】 We're

【For Those Who Want to Learn Japanese】

We're launching new Japanese language classes!

Japanese Language Lessons
Kelowna,BC, Canada

Beginner 1
1.5 hours / 8 sessions Wednesdays 6:45 - 8:15 pm
September 18 - November 6, 2024

Beginner 2
>> Coming in January 2025

Intermediate
>> Coming in April 2025

Location:
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
1089 Borden Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6A7

more info:
https://kelownanihongo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JLL-Poster-2024.pdf

#kelowna.japanese.school
#kelowna.nihongo.gakko
#KJLS
#kelownanihongosociety
#nihongo #kelowna
#ケロウナ
#japaneseclass
#kelowna.bc
#japanese
#learn.japanese

Already feeling the Canada Day vibes! 🍁 #wests

Already feeling the Canada Day vibes! 🍁

#westsidemulticulturalismday
#westside.multiculturalism.day
#kelowna.japanese.school
#kelowna.nihongo.gakko
#KJLS
#kelownanihongosociety
#nihongo
#origami #japanese #kelowna
#ケロウナ
#折り紙
#日本語
#ケロウナ日本語学校

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