Honouring Peace 2026 – August 6th at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion

August 3, 2026

Territory Acknowledgement

The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society would like to acknowledge with gratitude the Ləḱwəŋən people, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations and the W̱sáneć (Pauquachin,Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) Nations, on whose traditional, unceded, and ongoing territory we live and learn.

The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society

The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society (VNCS) was formed in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1993 specifically to establish a sense of community for those of Japanese heritage and/or those interested in Japanese culture.

Obon (Grave Washing, Heritage Walk & Ceremony) 2026, Sunday, August 9th at Ross Bay Cemetery

2026 VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair – Saturday, August 29th