KANTON KAIKAN CLUB

KANTON KAIKAN CLUB

History

Kanton Kaikan Club — General Incorporated Association

The story of Kanton Kaikan Club since its founding in 1953. Personal names are shown without honorifics.

1953
15 March
More than 80 people, including 龐柱琛, 劉紀文, 温炳臣 and 温恵臣, formed a founding committee at the Chinese Merchants’ Trade Association, 144 Yamashita-cho. The first meeting elected 26 committee members.
1953
22 March
The second founding committee meeting at the same location drafted the articles of association.
1953
March
29–30
龐柱琛
龐柱琛
A general meeting elected the officers. The temporary office was established at 153 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, and plans for a hall were prepared.
First President:龐柱琛
Honorary President:劉紀文
Adviser:温炳臣、陳洞庭、鮑
1953
Historical photograph of Kanton Kaikan
1953
4 April
The inauguration of 中華民國留日廣東會舘 and its first officers took place at Shinko Theatre in Yamashita-cho.
1953
13 April
The association was formally registered as an overseas Chinese organization by the Republic of China’s Overseas Community Affairs Council.
1953
2 June
The association joined the international costume parade celebrating Yokohama’s 95th port anniversary and received an honorable mention.
1954
23 January
The new hall at 164 Yamashita-cho was inaugurated.
1954
28 March
The first-term members’ meeting elected new officers at the end of the term.
Officers: 二 term
President:龐柱琛 Vice President:謝尚成、陳敦鎮 Managing Director:梁次如 Audit Supervisor:楊桂芬 Deputy Audit Supervisor:李電英 Honorary President:劉紀文
1954
May
A commemorative publication marking the new hall’s inauguration was issued.
1955
13 March
Adviser 温炳臣 passed away.
1957
20 April
The second-term members’ meeting elected new officers at the end of the term.
Officers: 三 term
President:龐柱琛 Vice President:張福根、陳敦鎮  
Adviser:程毓林、陳洞庭、孫秉乾(領事)
Directors and Auditors:温恵臣、謝駿豪、曹龍檢、鐘炳祥、劉樹棠、李電英、程勝山、余亮富
1958
10 May
About 40 lion dance team members took part in Yokohama’s port centenary celebrations.
不 明
The third-term members’ meeting held elections. The fourth-term roster is unknown.
不 明
The fourth-term members’ meeting held elections. The fifth-term roster is unknown.
1963
15 May
The fifth-term members’ meeting elected new officers.
Officers: 六 term
President:龐柱琛 Vice President:鮑金鉅、謝駿豪
Directors and Auditors:高丸山、陳洞庭、簡合貴、曹龍儉、梁兆華、周宣昌、余亮富、程勝山、曽啓城
1963
28 May
A celebration marked the association’s tenth anniversary.
Many congratulatory messages from across the community marked the occasion.
1963
Historical photograph of Kanton Kaikan
1976
November
President 龐柱琛 passed away.
1978
22 August
温恵臣 passed away.
1982
September
呉笑安
呉笑安
呉笑安 succeeded the late President 龐柱琛.
Officers: 七 term
President: 呉笑安 
Vice President:蘇厚光、謝剣雄
Directors and Auditors:周宜昌、曾啓城、簡合貴、余亮富
    劉興培、曹龍儉、高丸山、梁兆華
1982
20 October
龐國忠
龐國忠
An extraordinary members’ meeting changed the term designation from 届 to 期.
Members received a property report, revised the rules and elected the first-term officers.
President:龐國忠  Vice President:盧兆麟、黄東焙 
Managing Director:譚慶秋、李潤華 雷兆元、梁兆華 
Director:蘇厚光、龐競康、呉孝文、鄭幹榮 Chief Auditor:鮑國明 Auditor:羅泰宗、何秉信  Chief Adviser:龐曾淑銘、呉笑安 Counsellor:謝剣雄、高丸山、余亮富、周宣昌、曾啓城、簡合貴、曹龍倹
1982
Historical photograph of Kanton Kaikan
1982
27 October
The first board meeting of the first term was held.
Recreation groups were established for fishing, golf, touring, lion dance, bowling, tennis and other activities.
Annual dues, hall fees, articles and the membership register were reviewed.
1982
November
★ The first golf competition was held.
1982
31 December
★ Year-end worship at the Guandi Temple.
1983
1 January
☆ New Year worship at the Guandi Temple.
1983
24 January
★ Lunar New Year gathering.
1983
5 April
★ Qingming worship at the Chinese Cemetery.
1983
1 September
★ Earthquake memorial worship at the Chinese Cemetery.
1983
15 December
The newsletter 粤訊 was issued.
1983
31 December
☆ A year-end reunion served rice porridge and other food.
1986
15 October
The first-term members’ meeting and social gathering were held.
The members’ meeting recruited a nomination committee for the next term’s officers.
1986
18 November
The first board meeting of the second term assigned officer positions.
President:龐國忠 Vice President:梁兆華、黄東焙 Managing Director:譚慶秋、呉孝文、雷兆元、鄭幹栄 Director:龐競康、謝貞秀、莫佐強、謝武坤 Chief Auditor:鮑國明 Auditor:羅泰宗、何秉信 Chief Adviser:龐曾淑銘、呉笑安 Counsellor:謝剣雄、高丸山、余亮富、周宣昌、曾啓城、簡合貴、曹龍倹
1989
December
★ The newsletter was renamed 粤報 and published.
1990
15 October
The second-term members’ meeting and social gathering were held.
The members’ meeting recruited a nomination committee for the next term’s officers.
1990
22 October
The first board meeting of the third term assigned officer positions.
Preparations were made to buy and sell hall property and acquire land and plan a new hall.
President:龐國忠 Vice President:梁兆華、呉孝文 Executive Director:雷兆元 Managing Director:鄭幹榮、莫佐強、謝武坤 Director:謝貞秀、張順権、張順強、周慶錦 Chief Auditor:鮑國明 Auditor:譚慶秋、何秉信
1991
15 March
Acquisition of the old hall’s land at 164 Yamashita-cho was completed.
1991
27 May
龐曾淑銘 donated ownership of her portion of the building at 164 Yamashita-cho to the association.
1992
2 February
The hall’s land and building at 164 Yamashita-cho were sold.
1993
12 April
The office moved to room 202 of the 梁山下町 building during reconstruction.
1993
15 June
Land for the new hall was purchased at 118-2 Yamashita-cho.
1993
18 June
Members received a report on the new hall, property transactions and finances.
1993
1 December
Construction began on the new hall at 118-2 Yamashita-cho.
1994
7 October
The new hall’s opening ceremony and completion reception were held.
1994
Historical photograph of Kanton Kaikan
1994
24 November
The third-term members’ meeting confirmed the fourth-term officer positions.
President:林兼正(龐國忠) Vice President:梁兆華、呉孝文 Executive Director:雷兆元 Managing Director:莫佐強、鄭幹忠、謝武坤、Director:鄭幹榮、張榮賛、張順権、周慶錦 Chief Auditor:鮑國明 Auditor:譚慶秋、黄永健
1995
1 March
The Hyogo Cantonese Association presented a letter of thanks and a plaque for donations following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
1998
12 November
The fourth-term members’ meeting confirmed the fifth-term officer positions.
President:林兼正(龐國忠) Vice President:呉孝文、梁兆華 Executive Director:雷兆元 Managing Director:莫佐強、陳祐國、鄭幹忠、周慶錦 Director:周東永安、羅鴻申、張順権、謝武坤、鄭幹榮、謝頌民、張榮賛 Chief Auditor:鮑國明 Auditor:譚慶秋、黄永健 Adviser:龐曾淑銘、呉笑安
2000
2 June
☆ A joint party with the Chinese Youth Association was held.
2000
7 August
☆ Members’ social gathering.
2000
August
☆ The first flea market was held.
2002
25 October
The fifth-term members’ meeting elected the sixth-term President, Vice President and Executive Director.
2002
12 November
陳祐國
陳祐國
The first board meeting of the sixth term elected officer positions.
President:陳祐國 
Vice President:莫佐強、陳光雄 Executive Director:羅鴻申 
Managing Director:周慶錦、鄭幹忠、李潤華、謝明坤 
Director:林偉珊、謝賢榮 
Chief Auditor:譚慶秋 Auditor:謝武坤、鄭幹榮 
Honorary President:林兼正(龐國忠) Adviser:雷兆元
2002
1 November
Night-time illumination of the hall began.
2004
27 December
A scholarship scheme with mentoring was established.
2005
25 January
Eye-dotting ceremony for three lions at the Guandi Temple.
2005
8 February
☆ The year-end reunion moved from the Gregorian to the lunar calendar’s New Year’s Eve.
2005
28 February
The sixth-term members’ meeting elected the seventh-term officers.
President:陳祐國 Vice President:李潤華、陳光雄 Executive Director:羅鴻申 Managing Director:周慶錦、林偉珊、謝賢榮 Director:大塚政直、羅家瑋 Chief Auditor:譚慶秋 Auditor:謝武坤、鄭幹榮 Honorary President:林兼正(龐國忠) Adviser:雷兆元
2005
8 November
☆ A film screening was held in the hall.
2006
April
Scholarship payments began for two students.
2007
27 February
The seventh-term members’ meeting elected the eighth-term officers.
President:陳祐國 Senior Vice President:陳光雄 Vice President:羅鴻申 Executive Director:周慶錦 Managing Director:林偉珊、謝賢榮、陳礼皇 Chief Auditor:謝武坤 Auditor:謝立榮、区傅宗 Honorary President:林兼正(龐國忠) Adviser:雷兆元
2007
1 August
★ A summer fireworks gathering was held.
2007
9 October
★ Cantonese classes began.
2007
24 October
★ A golf competition and autumn evening dinner were held.
2008

The Troupe’s Beginnings and Leadership Succession

The troupe began under first leader 林孝明, followed by 渡邊大修 and 温耀立, continuing to pass lion dance traditions to the next generation.

Explore the Leadership Succession

2008
29 May
The Yokohama Chinatown Development Association presented a certificate of appreciation for participation in the Mazu Festival dragon dance.
2008
31 August
Historical photo panels were displayed in the third-floor meeting room.
2009
26 January
The eighth-term members’ meeting was held.
2009
The first board meeting of the ninth term elected officer positions.
President:陳祐國 Senior Vice President:陳光雄 Vice President:周慶錦 Executive Director:林偉珊 Managing Director:鄭幹輝、陳礼皇 Chief Auditor:謝武坤 Auditor:謝立榮、区傅宗 Honorary President:林兼正(龐國忠) Adviser:雷兆元、莫佐強
2009
12 February
林兼正(龐國忠)became Life Honorary President, having served as Honorary President.
2009
29 October
The club participated in and supported an assessment of the needs of older overseas Chinese residents.
Organized by Associate Professor 陳礼美, Kwansei Gakuin University.
2010
23 March
Major repairs to the hall continued until the end of June that year.
2010
31 May
Emergency supplies were stored for approximately 50 people for four days.
2011
3 February
The ninth-term members’ meeting was held.
2011
The members’ meeting approved a proposal to change the association’s name.
The name changed from 留日廣東會舘 to 廣東會館倶樂部.
2011
The first board meeting of the tenth term elected officer positions.
President:陳祐國 Senior Vice President:陳光雄 Vice President:周慶錦 Executive Director:林偉珊 Managing Director:鄭幹輝、陳礼皇、長田幹仁 Chief Auditor:謝武坤 Auditor:謝立榮、区傅宗 Life Honorary President:林兼正(龐國忠)
2011
Tenth-term directors and auditors
Tenth-term directors and auditors
2011
22 June
★ A day trip combined firefly viewing and dinner.
2011
22 September
The club supported the first series of Chinatown senior events, Tai Chi and Breakfast.
Organized by the Tai Chi committee of Yokohama Chinatown Senior Life.
2011
November
3–23
The exhibition Sun Yat-sen and Yokohama’s Overseas Chinese marked the 60th anniversary on the fourth floor.
Partners included the Kobe Chinese Association, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Kobe’s overseas Chinese committee commemorating the 1911 Revolution’s centenary.
2011
Historical photograph of Kanton Kaikan
2012
February
The club supported the second series of Tai Chi gatherings for Chinatown’s senior residents.
Organized by the Tai Chi committee of the Chinatown Senior Life organizing committee.
2012
2 March
Eye-dotting ceremony for two traditional Cantonese lions at the Mazu Temple.
2012
★ indicates recurring events held at the time of the record.
☆ indicates former recurring events.
60th Anniversary
Anniversary Trip to Hong Kong

Dinner during the Hong Kong Trip

During the 60th-anniversary trip to Hong Kong, the then President 陳祐國 hosted a dinner for the participants.

Group photograph at the dinner during the 60th-anniversary Hong Kong trip
60th-Anniversary Hong Kong Trip
Dinner hosted by President 陳祐國
2013

The Troupe Joins a Parade

The troupe joined a Chinatown parade and performed lion dance.

Troupe performing in the 2013 parade
Lion dance at the 2013 parade

View Parade Photos

2014
19 January

The Troupe Visits a Children’s Welfare Facility

The troupe visited a children’s welfare facility and performed lion dance.

19 January 2014 — 児童福祉施設Members taking part in the visit
19 January 2014 — Children’s welfare facility visit

View Visit Photos

2015
19 February

The 11th-term members’ meeting and first board meeting of the 12th term were held on the third floor. 陳 祐國 nominated 周 慶錦 as President, unanimously approved. 周 became the fifth President for the 12th term, and 陳 became Immediate Past President. The term adopted 郭隣睦族・尊賢育才 as its theme. A Lunar New Year gathering took place at Manchinro that day.

周 慶錦 at his appointment as 12th-term President
Fifth President / 12th Term: 周 慶錦
19 February 2015 — Took office

12th-Term Officers at Appointment (2015)

PositionName
President周 慶錦
Immediate Past President陳 祐國
Vice President / Finance; Lion Dance Troupe Leader林 孝明
Executive Director / Activities陳 礼皇
Managing Director / Administration張 如偉
Managing Director / Administration; Deputy Troupe Leader渡邊 大修
Auditor陳 光雄
Auditor謝 武坤
Auditor区 傳宗
19 February 2015 — Lunar New Year Gathering
19 February 2015 — Lunar New Year Gathering
A commemorative photograph with comedian AMEMIYA, invited to perform at the event
2015
24 March

The 2015 New Year newsletter introduced the 12th-term leadership and Lunar New Year gathering.

2015
28 May

The troupe received a certificate of appreciation from the Yokohama Chinatown Development Association for preserving traditions and contributing to Chinatown.

2015
30 May

The troupe performed at the lion dance gathering during Yokohama’s Y156 port anniversary celebrations.

2015
12 June

Members viewed fireflies at Sankeien and shared a meal afterward.

2015
4 August

Forty-nine people attended a fireworks gathering at Yokohama Royal Park Hotel.

2015
1 September

Earthquake memorial worship at the Chinese Cemetery honored victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake and ancestors.

2015
14 September

The autumn 2015 newsletter covered resumed Cantonese classes, seasonal gatherings and troupe activities.

2015
3 November

The troupe performed at the seventh Kitamon Festival, joined by newly recruited female members.

2015
29 November

A presentation and ribbon-cutting marked the completion of repairs to Zenrinmon Gate. The club contributed to the project, and two lions performed in celebration.

2015
17 December

The winter 2015 newsletter covered Kitamon Festival, Zenrinmon repairs and cultural classes.

2016
16 March

The 2016 New Year newsletter announced the second photography exhibition and invited photograph contributions.

2016
5 April

Qingming worship at the Chinese Cemetery was followed by cherry-blossom viewing in 陳 祐國’s garden.

2016
26 May

The troupe received a certificate of appreciation from the Yokohama Chinatown Development Association for its skills, cultural preservation and contribution to Chinatown.

2016
1 September

The annual earthquake memorial rites were held at the Chinese Cemetery.

2016
12 September

The autumn 2016 newsletter covered exhibition preparations, Qingming, cherry blossoms and troupe activities.

2016
30 September

A reception in the ground-floor hall welcomed contributors and photo providers for the opening of the second Yokohama Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition.

2016
1–10 October

The second Yokohama Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition, themed 古往今來, explored Chinatown’s history and daily life and attracted over 1,200 visitors.

2016 — Second Yokohama Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition
2016 — Second Yokohama Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition
2016
16 October

An autumn bus trip to Chiba visited Mother Farm, Nomizo Falls and Oyama Senmaida rice terraces.

2016
1 December

The winter 2016 newsletter reported on the photography exhibition, travel and troupe community activities.

2016
31 December

New Year’s Eve worship was held at the Guandi and Mazu temples, followed by a reunion at the hall.

2017
21 January

The troupe performed for children at a multicultural exchange event at Yokohama Municipal Higashi Elementary School.

2017
28 January

The 12th-term members’ meeting and first board meeting of the 13th term reappointed 周 慶錦 President. The theme was 継往開来, carrying the past into the future. A Lunar New Year gathering was held at Manchinro that day.

2017
20 March

The 2017 New Year newsletter covered the members’ meeting, leadership, Lunar New Year and school exchange.

2017
5 April

Qingming worship and cherry-blossom viewing honored ancestors and strengthened friendships.

2017
18 August

The summer 2017 newsletter featured Qingming, cherry blossoms and members’ memories.

2017
1 September

Memorial worship honored those who died in the Great Kanto Earthquake.

2017
21 September

A day trip to Okutama included Sawanoi sake brewery, a tofu kaiseki lunch and Nippara Limestone Cave.

2017
3 November

At the ninth Kitamon Festival, a joint performance brought together Tai Chi, kung fu and lion dance.

2017
14 December

The winter 2017 newsletter covered travel, earthquake memorials, Kitamon Festival and member interviews.

2018
5 April

Qingming worship was followed by cherry-blossom viewing and member fellowship.

2018
26–27 May

The troupe entered the first All-Japan Chinese Lion Dance Competition in Yokohama Chinatown, performing an accessible story on joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure.

2018
31 May

The Yokohama Chinatown Development Association recognized the troupe’s Lunar New Year performances, cultural preservation, visitor attraction and cultural exchange with a certificate of appreciation.

2018
5 August

The troupe joined the Guandi’s Birthday parade.

2018
1 September

Earthquake memorial worship was held at the Chinese Cemetery.

2018
20 September

The autumn 2018 newsletter explored overseas Chinese life through an interview with 梁 潔得 and 雅子 and family photos, and explained the donation of twelve historic garments to the Yokohama Eurasian Cultures Museum and Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum.

2019
April–June

The Yokohama Eurasian Cultures Museum held Clothing in Yokohama Chinatown. The newsletter’s discussion with deputy director 伊藤泉美 and members explored overseas Chinese clothing and memories.

2019
30 May

The Yokohama Chinatown Development Association presented the troupe with a certificate of appreciation for its 2019 Lunar New Year performances, skills and preservation of tradition.

2019
26 July

The troupe joined the Guandi’s Birthday parade, celebrating Guan Yu’s birthday with spectators through the expressions and stories of southern lion dance.

2019
1 September

Earthquake memorial worship was held at the Chinese Cemetery.

2019
21 September

Deputy director 伊藤泉美, President 周 慶錦, auditor 區 傳宗 and member 張 雅齢 discussed passing overseas Chinese history and culture to future generations through clothing, weddings and old photographs.

2019
30 September

The autumn 2019 newsletter invited members to share old photographs, records, Chinese clothing and memories to preserve Yokohama overseas Chinese traditions.

2019
24 October

An autumn trip to Kawagoe, known as Little Edo, included historic streets, eel cuisine, shopping and conversation on the bus.

2019
3 November

At the Kitamon Festival, the troupe collaborated with calligrapher 玲泉 for the first time, combining lion dance with live calligraphy.

2019
15 December

The winter 2019 newsletter featured Kawagoe travel, calligraphy with lion dance, and discussions of clothing and family photographs.

2019
31 December

Worship was held in the ground-floor hall, and the troupe offered lion dances at the Guandi and Mazu temples. Members then shared year-end soba at a reunion on the second floor.

2020
25 January

Sixty-one members and guests attended a Lunar New Year gathering at Dohatsu Annex, enjoying live calligraphy, entertainment, music and fellowship.

2020
18 March

The 2020 New Year newsletter covered celebrations, 2019 troupe activities, year-end worship and reunion, and part two of the Chinatown clothing discussion.

2020
31 December

Because of the infectious disease outbreak, year-end worship was limited to directors and auditors. The lion dance offering and reunion meal were cancelled.

2021
12 February

The 14th-term members’ meeting and first board meeting of the 15th term reappointed 周 慶錦 President. Under the theme 風雨同舟・精誠團結 and a members-first safety policy, support included mask distribution.

Members’ meeting on 12 February 2021
12 February 2021 — Members’ Meeting
2021
12 February

The Lunar New Year gathering was cancelled because of spreading infections.

2021
From March

Each member received five masks from emergency reserves to support infection prevention.

2021
25 March

The spring 2021 newsletter presented a plan centered on Cantonese heritage, member exchange, future members, troupe activities and hall maintenance.

2021
5 April

To reduce infection risks, four directors held Qingming worship without inviting wider member participation.

2021
1 September

Three directors held socially distanced memorial rites for earthquake victims.

2021
31 December

Immediate Past President 陳 祐國 and five directors held year-end worship in the hall and at the Guandi and Mazu temples.

2022
Around late January

Seasonal fruit was delivered to members after the Lunar New Year gathering was cancelled.

2022
1 February

The Lunar New Year gathering was cancelled because the outbreak remained uncertain and posed risks to members.

2022
5 April

As in the previous year, five directors held Qingming worship in response to the outbreak.

2022
28 May

The troupe performed in the Chinatown parade at Hama Festival Y163.

2022
11 August

The troupe performed at Zebra Jazz, organized by the Kitamon association.

2022
1 September

Four directors attended earthquake memorial worship.

2022
3 November

The troupe performed at the 14th Kitamon Festival.

2022
Notice for 31 December

The newsletter announced year-end worship arrangements.

2023
12 January

The 21st extraordinary online board meeting of the 15th term discussed preparations for the members’ meeting and Lunar New Year gathering and reviewed candidates for the next term.

2023
Agenda for 22 January

The proposed agenda for the 15th-term members’ meeting on the third floor included activity and financial reports, the 16th-term plan and election of new officers.

Proposed 16th-Term Activity Plan

The plan included three newsletter issues annually, recruitment and development of future members, website and social media improvements, hall management and incorporation preparations, plus cultural events, Tai Chi, Irish dance, 70th-anniversary gatherings and the troupe’s cultural and community work.

2023
22 January

The first board meeting of the 16th term was held on the third floor. On President 周 慶錦’s recommendation, 林 孝明 was elected President without objection. 周 completed eight years in office and became Immediate Past President as a new administration began in the club’s 70th-anniversary year. 林 expressed his intention to work toward four two-year terms, totaling eight years.

林 孝明, appointed president for the 16th term on 22 January 2023
16th-Term President 林 孝明
Appointed 22 January 2023

16th-Term Officers at Appointment (2023)

PositionName
President林 孝明
Vice President / Head of Activities陳 礼皇
Executive Director / Head of Finance張 如偉
Managing Director / Head of Events渡邊 大修
Managing Director / Head of Administration謝 立榮
Managing Director / Deputy Head of Activities林 泰成
Managing Director / Deputy Head of Events區 愛玲
Auditor區 傅宗
Auditor温 耀立
Life Honorary President林 兼正
Honorary President陳 祐國
Immediate Past President周 慶錦
Adviser陳 光雄
2023
21 March

The troupe joined the Mazu Festival parade and offered a lion dance for Mazu’s Birthday.

2023
5 April

Qingming worship at the Chinese Cemetery honored ancestors, followed by cherry-blossom viewing and member fellowship.

2023
10 August

The troupe joined the Guandi’s Birthday parade, marking the temple’s 163rd anniversary and also passing through Motomachi shopping street.

2023
1 September

Earthquake memorial worship at the Chinese Cemetery marked 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake.

2023
3 November

The troupe performed at the Kitamon Festival after ten months of rehearsing an accessible, story-based performance.

2023
15 November

A 70th-anniversary day trip to Chiba visited Naritasan Shinshoji, 伊能忠敬’s former home, Sawara’s streets and small boats, and Tokun Sake Brewery for a tour and tasting.

Members at Naritasan Shinshoji during the 70th-anniversary trip
15 November 2023 — 70th-Anniversary Trip, Naritasan Shinshoji
2024
10 January

The winter 2024 newsletter reported incorporation preparations and announced an extraordinary members’ meeting for 10 February.

2024
8 August / 1 November

Transition to a General Incorporated Association

Registration was completed on 8 August 2024, and operations as a general incorporated association began on 1 November. We continue the history built by earlier generations through fellowship and cultural heritage.

2025
29 January

Celebrating Longevity at the New Year Gathering

Flowers were presented at the New Year gathering to celebrate longevity.

29 January 2025 — Flowers presented to celebrate longevity at the New Year gathering
29 January 2025 — Flowers presented to celebrate longevity at the New Year gathering
2025
11 February

Lunar New Year Night Parade

The Guangdong Lion Dance Troupe joined the Lunar New Year night parade, performing with illuminated LED lions in Chinatown.

Lunar New Year Night Parade
Lunar New Year Night Parade
2025
18 July

Kanteitan Parade

The troupe joined the Kanteitan parade, paid respects at the Guan Di and Mazu temples and performed along the route. Members worked together to support the summer celebration.

Kanteitan Parade
Kanteitan Parade
2025
14 October

First Bowling Fellowship Gathering

Seventeen people joined our first bowling gathering at Yokohama Young Bowl. Participants from primary-school children to seniors played together, then shared a meal at 龍鳳, strengthening friendships across generations.

First Bowling Fellowship Gathering
First Bowling Fellowship Gathering
2026

Kumamoto Earthquake Relief

The club donated JPY 500,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society in support of those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake.

2026
17 February

Lunar New Year Celebration at a Hotel

We celebrated Lunar New Year at Harbor Kitchen in Hyatt Regency Yokohama. Flowers honoured our senior members; a prize draw, violin and accordion music, and games brought everyone together for a group photograph.

Lunar New Year Celebration at a Hotel
Lunar New Year Celebration at a Hotel
2026
11 July

Summer Gathering at Yamashita Park

Our summer gathering took place at THE WHARF HOUSE YAMASHITA KOEN. Members of all ages enjoyed a meal, sea views and the night scenery while deepening their friendships.

Summer Gathering at Yamashita Park
Summer Gathering at Yamashita Park

★ marks recurring events at the time of the historical record; ☆ marks earlier recurring events.

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