2020 Shichigosan Seijin Shiki

Date

Sunday January 19th, 2020

 

Location

JCAM

180 McPhillips St

Please note that registration to this event is mandatory.  If you do not preregister, we cannot guarantee that the photographer will have time to take your pictures.

Register by contacting Yuhito Adachi (yuhitoadachi@gmail.com)

We are limited to five families for the morning and afternoon photo slots.  We will have another event in the fall.

Kimonos are available for women and children.  Men are available only by request to Yuhito Adachi (yuhitoadachi@gmail.com)

Thank you for your understanding

JCAM Shichigosan - A few spots still are available.

Event description

Shichi-go-san, which means seven, five and three, is a Japanese annual event to celebrate healthy growth and wish longevity for three and seven-year-old daughters, and three and five-year-old sons. Children usually dress up in kimono or hakama and celebrate and wish for their healthy growth and longevity with their parents. They also take commemorative  pictures at a photo studio. On Shichi-go-san, children eat Chitose Ame, thin and long red and white candies. They symbolize healthy growth and longevity. Chitose Ame means “thousand years candy”.

JCAM will provide an opportunity to follow the traditional Japanese child coming of age customs for members.

Key components of this event

• Omiki (celebration sake toasting)
• Kimono dressing and photo shoot
• Tea and bento

Inclusive benefits of this event

• Kimono rental and dressing
• Omiki (celebration sake toasting)
• Chitose Ame (Special Candy for kids)
• Photo shoot in front of the Tokonoma. (We have some Japanese staff to include photo e.g. umbrella, Mari ball, Katana... )

Fee

The fee of this event is as follows:
*the photo shoot is included in this fee. The difference of the pricing is based on kimono dressing.

First child :$100 (photography, photo data, one kimono rental included )
Additional child: $10 / child
Lady’s :$30
Gentlemen’s :$30

Please contact Yuhito Adachi (yuhitoadachi@gmail.com) to register and for payment instructions.

The age of the children limited within 2 year-old to 10 year-old

Event Layout

*Red line is to follow dress up at change room, photoshoot, and ceremony. Blue line is to follow change dress and have bento in front of the Japanese garden.

Volunteers
Committee Members

Yuhito Adachi
Miyuki Cumming
Junko Ryback
Sadao Ono

Kimono Dresser and prep

Alison Adachi
Nayane

Photography

Ron Gilfillan (Professional photographer from red river college)

JCAM Seijinshiki

Seijinshiki is the celebration for coming of age for young community members. Age of 18-21 years old are able to participate the event and will wear the adult formal Japanese attire, Kimono. Men will wear Montsuki Hakama and woman will wear oofurisode, a most decorative long sleeve kimono with layers.
JCAM will provide the opportunity to celebrate Japanese clothing culture and the inclusiveness of young adult with in the community.
Key components of this event
• Kimono dressing and photo shoot
• A gift
Inclusive benefits of this event
• Kimono rental and dressing 
• A gift from JCAM
• Special Ceremony by special person
• Optional, Photo shoot in front of the Tokonoma. (We have some Japanese staff to include photo e.g. umbrella, Mari ball, Katana... )

Fee

The fee of this event is as follows:
*the photo shoot is not included in this fee. The difference of the pricing is based on kimono dressing.
Base price :$50 (one kimono rental included )
Mother :$30
Father :$30
*Photography optional, fees $50 per family
Please contact Yuhito Adachi (yuhitoadachi@gmail.com) for registration and payment instructions.