Established in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) [Vancouver Nihon-go Gakko narabi ni Nikkei Jin Kaikan] is a non-profit, community-based and driven organization, committed to education, culture and community.
VJLS-JH is a BC-certified non-profit organization that strives to teach and disseminate Japanese language education and culture. Founded in 1906, VJLS-JH is the oldest Japanese language school in Canada and the only remaining pre-Internment building to be operated by the Japanese Canadian community. In 2019 it was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.
VJLS-JH is a community Institution that promotes through educational and event programming the understanding of Japanese language and culture to all Canadians. Actively uphold the history of Vancouver’s Nikkei community and to facilitate cultural exchange with other multicultural, neighbourhood and international groups with the ultimate objective is to strengthen and enrich inter-cultural communication and understanding among our students and the broader local and global communities.
487 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1C6 Canada
Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm
©2023 Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall • Registered Charity: 119281996RR0001 BC Society: S0000334
Located on the traditional, unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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