Visited the Japanese Canadian Cultural Center yesterday (Nov 10, 2018) to see the Sumi-e exhibition of paintings. They were really nice..almost minimalistic. I loved one with a pair of lions nuzzling each other and the back of a cat.
Also wandered into the Calligraphy competition's displays.
Here are two photos from the Calligraphy competition and one of a bust inside the centre.
This was a lovely, Japanese styled building with a small Japanese garden outside. There were a couple of men practicing something like a fencing activity. Their movements were so slow and graceful, it was a pleasure to watch!
This building was such a contrast to the gaudy, crowded & mismatched decor of Toronto's 'Indian' temples, shops and restaurants! I wish we Indians could take some lessons from the Japanese aesthetic and incorporate it in our decor.
But who am I to criticize? My own home is a crowded mish-mash of things ..things from the Dollorama to pieces from the gift shop of the MET sit on the mantel over the fireplace. I have firmly resisted throwing out the fake flowers from the Dollorama!
If you are ever in the area, there are a few other things you can see in a 2 km radius and spend the whole day here. These places are close, but you do need a car to cover all these spots in one day!
Right opposite the Japanese Canadian Culture Center is the entrance to the Aga Khan museum. You can enjoy the museum and the architecture of two buildings of the museum.
Close by is the Ontario Science centre. This is a science museum and depending on your level of interest you may take a couple of hours or spend the whole day here.
If you can figure out the route, you could wander from the Science Centre to paths in the Don River Valley ravine nearby and enjoy the greenery.
You could end the day by doing your grocery shopping at the Sunny Food Mart, which is I think a Chinese store. It has a large variety of vegetables at lower prices than the Loblaws, Metro and other grocery stores.
About a kilometer away, across the Overlea Blvd Bridge, you can access Costco, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, my favorite Iqbal Stores (another great store for Indian, Pakistani foods and vegetables) if you are interested.
Also wandered into the Calligraphy competition's displays.
Here are two photos from the Calligraphy competition and one of a bust inside the centre.
This was a lovely, Japanese styled building with a small Japanese garden outside. There were a couple of men practicing something like a fencing activity. Their movements were so slow and graceful, it was a pleasure to watch!
This building was such a contrast to the gaudy, crowded & mismatched decor of Toronto's 'Indian' temples, shops and restaurants! I wish we Indians could take some lessons from the Japanese aesthetic and incorporate it in our decor.
But who am I to criticize? My own home is a crowded mish-mash of things ..things from the Dollorama to pieces from the gift shop of the MET sit on the mantel over the fireplace. I have firmly resisted throwing out the fake flowers from the Dollorama!
If you are ever in the area, there are a few other things you can see in a 2 km radius and spend the whole day here. These places are close, but you do need a car to cover all these spots in one day!
Right opposite the Japanese Canadian Culture Center is the entrance to the Aga Khan museum. You can enjoy the museum and the architecture of two buildings of the museum.
Close by is the Ontario Science centre. This is a science museum and depending on your level of interest you may take a couple of hours or spend the whole day here.
If you can figure out the route, you could wander from the Science Centre to paths in the Don River Valley ravine nearby and enjoy the greenery.
You could end the day by doing your grocery shopping at the Sunny Food Mart, which is I think a Chinese store. It has a large variety of vegetables at lower prices than the Loblaws, Metro and other grocery stores.
About a kilometer away, across the Overlea Blvd Bridge, you can access Costco, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, my favorite Iqbal Stores (another great store for Indian, Pakistani foods and vegetables) if you are interested.
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