Golden Maple Keirokai Reception 2026

Please join Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and the Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area for a special Golden Maple Keirokai celebration. Keirokai is a Japanese holiday that honours seniors (80+). This year's Golden Maple speaker, author and artist Christopher Takashi Robertson, captures this respect for his ancestors in his book, Senda Kinoshita Nikkei Histories: Issei, Nisei and Sansei Canadian Experiences. Celebrate storytelling, history and community at this special evening, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Location: Sandman Signature Lodge, Lethbridge (320 Scenic Dr. South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B4) Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Cash Bar: An on-site cash, debit, and credit card bar will be available. Dinner service at 6:00 p.m. Reception ends at 8:00 p.m. Ticket Sales ends on September 11, 2026 Keynote presentation by author and artist Christopher Takashi Robertson at 7:00 p.m. Website (Christopher Takashi Robertson): https://chatperdu.ca/ Website (Lost Cat Press): https://chatperdu.square.site/ Koto and Guitar performance by: Meimei Chen Instagram: meimeichen0207 Facebook: Mei Mei Chen Koto and guitar performance sponsored by Sake Gami Corp. Website: Sake Gami Instagram: sakegamicorp Facebook: Sake Gami Corp. Have any questions about the menu? Please email info@nikkayuko.com Keirokai is supported through Lethbridge & Area Tonarigumi Revival initiative of Nikkei Cultural Society and the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta. Ticket Sales ends on September 11, 2026