Reviews of Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (Tourist Attraction)

Betsy CT

Drop by to check out the tiny museum and gift shop. Small but tastefully setup. Artwork and pictures and stories throughout the building make for an interesting self-tour.

Matt Grant

Awesome place with cultural significance

Nelrond Evan

Great location with a wealth of knowledge and activities for the community to partake in and learn.

Joy M

I go regularly here for their events.

Josh Hung

Beautiful garden outside, enjoyable visit, good to learn more of Japanese-Canadian culture

Gestler Mendoza

I've been here twice for a friends wedding and baby shower. If you wondered around and look around the walls they have some interesting and informative history about the Japanese community in Canada especially here in Vancouver. So the next time you come spend some time reading the writings on the wall ????

gesalt gestalten

We come here with the little one to hang out, not to some particular class or program. Place is nice, quiet and friendly. When there's an event, like some food fest or book sale, there's entry fee, LOTs of ppl but usually nothing too exciting.

Denise C

Great place, some wonderful information. Nice parking underground

ulearn

A beautiful place for photos may it be engagement to a wedding. Costs are very reasonable too. Real fish in the water too. Small parking lot underground.

mahesh nandwani

spacious place

Time Pause

Love this culture place, great event venue as well, good location

Xavier Law

I went there to donate blood. The air condition was very good.

Desiree Luzi

Interesting.

Trevor English

Great Japanese culture!

chloe

nikkei matsuri 2016! It was good !!! nice place~

Brandon Hastings

I do Karate here. Nikkei Karate is great, and the center is beautiful - great dojo and gyms, and a really cool Japanese memorial/history area on the top floor.

Cesar Rodriguez

Not so much to see

dawn ishii

Love going here for the farmers market. You gotta come see

Karina Lauren Cebuliak

Such a cool place, we'll definitely go back to future events! Very attractive building, well organized (attended Tanabata Children's Festival and Flea Market), clean bathrooms (always a bonus;), and they run many activities out of here.

Lucy Yu

Lovely place with many events. Always a good vibe :)

Pope Kim

Nothing really special

Darlene Wong

Artistic Modern Architecture. This low rise building conveys a Scandinavian feel with its curved and linear shapes within its structure and blends well within the neighboring area. The vaulted ceiling and tall windows allows natural light to illuminate the interior during sunny weather. Excellent venue for hosting various kinds of community events. Light coloured wood interiors with a long corridor at the front entry and multiple rooms of varying sizes available for rentals.

M

Great events and programs.

Julian Ticehurst

Excellent venue for our Coin, Stamp and Collectables Fair. The staff there are very helpful and organized. There's plenty of space and easy access. Thank you from the North Shore Numismatic Society.

Pee Cee

Came here for the Japanese festival. They had food trucks and activities inside and a small grocery store connected to the complex. It's nice to just check out when there's events there.

Linda Masarsky

Lovely space and garden. Check out The Suitcase Project. Extremely realavant to our current times.

Manuel Jacinto Flores

(Translated) Excellent place. (Original) Excelente lugar.

Kwong Peter

Love the o genki restaurant which is open to the public

DAVID GUALDRON

Nice room for conferences and events. Enough space for a fair. Beware they don't allow heating your food on their microwaves.

brian fong

The martial gym that happens every Tuesday afternoon to night is the best for children and adults. I would recommend that anyone who wants to learn about self defense should go and learn from Mario Lam

Hiro Y

(Translated) It is a base for transmitting Japanese culture. I'm thinking of donating books because I want to enhance the book corner. (Original) 日本の文化発信の拠点です。図書コーナーをもっと充実してあげたいので、図書の寄贈を考えています。

Pearl Wong

I didn't visit the museum, so this is about the cultural centre. A great spot for families - lots of rooms for recreational lessons for children. They have a japanese language program here too. There's also a japanese market next to it (I didn't get to visit but would love to next time). The garden outside is small but very peaceful and serene (it really feels like a different place from the city surrounding it). The whole place gives off a very warm and nostalgic feel.

Dave Fischer

It's a cool little place that is always hosting some event. Nice little grass area and pond with goldfish. The goldfish could really use some attention tho. The water is in terrible condition and the water line is well below the filter! If any staff see this I would be glad to help as I live a block away and have experience with ponds and looking after fish.

Liza Giang

Very nice place

Michael Chen (夜典)

A well maintained Japanese museum. Regular festivities/event and an old bookstore that opens 4 days a week. Good place to visit on weekends.

James Yang

Very cool small museum. Always have events throughout spring and summer. Keep an eye out for special events

Simon Gee

Great facility! Perfect for renting space for activities/meeting rooms. Lots of great community activities and festivals take place here.

paul kan

Cultural center with lots of traditional activities and a large stage

Jonathan Rogers

Its great place for us to learn and getting idea about Japanies history. Everything looks great and well decorated. Its a best opportunity for us i mean Canadian people. Thanks always guys!

Noel Blain Videography

Lovely museum for fantastic cosplay shooting.

Chris Wuerpel

Good location many activities on the weekends

Barry KM Wong

So lucky to have access to this complex

Col Bak

Not the most exciting place but it is pretty cool

Ken Inaba

A nice quiet place to enjoy a taste of Japanese culture.

Peter Lin

Great place to visit. It hosts many fair and festival including Japanese Festival. It gives great opportunity for Canadian to learn about Japanese Canadian history, Japanese culture and food. There were live performances, clothes, books and food for the festival. It was very enjoyable. I wish the COVID-19 will be over soon, so we can enjoy many events at the museum again.

Malcolm Lee

Indonesia festival

Duncan Ferguson

Well run job fair

Daniel Wang

Nice place to visit.

K A

This has often Japanese events it festival here. Suzuya, the Japanese convenience store is near here. An Japanese restaurant is also near here. We can eat ”teisyoku” there.

Choco Mints

The Nikkei National Museum was a good visit. It was a nice look into cultural Japanese/ Japanese Canadian history. All in all, a good informative museum with some Japanese cultural artifacts.

Samer Hamdi

Not much to see sometimes there are events which of the are usually charge money to enter

More Memorable Events

Variety of cultural events and fun activities like swap meets and Japanese used book sale, mochi rice festival Dec 29 and special performances. The Museum though small always has thought provoking exhibitions.

Paul Okano

Great events and community to be found here!

Wei x

Overpriced admission

Trecy Trecy

Good

G C

Worked here on Election Day ,September 20, 2021. Large , neat and accessible auditorium.Basement and street parking.Garden with koi fish infront.

will wong

My kid loves the playgroup in this place.

Andrew Chan

This is the main Japanese cultural Center of Vancouver lower mainland, providing Japanese language schooling of all ages, Japanese heritage related activities from karate, judo, Japanese dancing, cooking and annual festivals. Our family feel so fortunate to live so close to the Nikkei Center. I feel my children will be more enriched because of this.

Gurpartap Sandhu

Great place

ferron greer-polkow

Small, but it's under construction at the moment.

M H

Very helpful receptionist

Trevor Wilson

Nice mix of cultural events throughout the year

Pravin Kumar

A nice facility for mid size gatherings. Underground parking lot closes at 9 pm

Jeffrey Chang (MindlessDrone)

Interesting museum. Went during labor day event though and while festive was very crowded.

Ran Kam

Great place to visit and learn about the history and culture of the Japanese Canadian experience. I enjoyed the museum display as well.

Val Jose Macaraeg

Amazing facility

Mauricio Kimura

History is well preserved in the museum dedicated to the Japanese Canadians. Ground floor is designed for sports related activities and meetings. Upstairs you can learn about the Japanese heritage since 1877 until those days. It is sad to know that thousand of innocent people were held into custody in those internment camps during the 2nd WW. But let’s leave the past in the past. This venue is beautiful and well maintained. There is also a Japanese language school upstairs to preserve the culture within this community. Worth a visit!

Ahmed Abdelgawad

Its nice, but it is not a big place

Scott Carroll

Nice place.

connie leung

Like their convenient store.

Cathy Barlow

Small Japanese garden. The suitcase project exhibit. Historical photos with content explained. Gift shop.

Felix

Learn about the lives of Japanese Canadians. There are displays of old letters and documents. Interesting =o

Johannes Schouten

great facility. love to go there for blood donation appointment.

Tom Hank

Enjoyable place - Reasonable price - Clean Place - Good place to visit on weekends & learn more of Japanese culture.

Dandy Lion

While far more lively during regular days filled with inviting and very well-planned multi-day activities suitable for everyone throughout the seasons, the cultural center continues to fully serve the community in as many ways as possible. Being a consistent temporary Blood Drive destination of the Canadian Blood Services, the large open space with multiple doors allow for easy social distancing. Underground parking is well-lit and accessible.

Xinli Liu

The blood donation clinic runs every 8 weeks there

Cindy Lo

Was there for Japanese fest. Super fun!

Dietbrand Tollenaere

There's so much to do. Check the site for activities and planning. Definitely recommend the spring festival.

YASASWI VEDULA

Spacious hall and good facilities. Limited underground parking but there is street parking.

Sait Okumus

Canadian Japanese

KZT MGM

The museum there is very clean and interesting, The Matsuri there is very enjoyable and exciting.

David Berman

The exhibit was very educational, and the hosts were kind, however to call this a national museum seems an overstatement.

Kim Kawashima

Nikkei place does a wonderful job of presenting Nikkei culture to the community with their various programs and annual festival

Helen D

I love what Nikkei stands for and achieves for the Canadian Japanese community. I've volunteered here, attended their fundraisers, a kimono fashion show, taken Japanese language classes and karate here.

Steve Morgan

Our family has always enjoyed coming here for special events, such as craft fairs before Christmas.

Charis Ord

Beautiful, informative displays. The museum section I think is free for students (or super cheap.)

Lion Cheng

Fun place to see some Japanese culture thingy. Got a restaurant that's budget for anyone, not just the seniors there There is also a little Japanese convenient store for Japanese grocery.

Derek Ma

Unique and interesting

PY HP

Almost every spring ( March, April ) and fall (September) I go this place perform the singing. It's Japanese Cultural Centre, so of course everything are related to Japanese.

damien reynon

Good food lots to see and do for children of all ages. But they need a better system for some of the food vendors. Some of them you don't if your in the pick up line or ordering line.

Chris L Totski

It's a very small museum, but does demonstrate the Japanese coming to Canada and what types of things happened to them.The venue ballroom is quite nice but serving staff was dressed quite informally which kind of clashed with well dressed patrons.

Karen W

Great programs. Clean spacious facility.

Daniel

Beautiful & well curated Japanese-Canadian cultural center & museum on gorgeous, understated grounds. Worth a visit if in this part of Burnaby.

April Pang

Great place. Lots of Japanese events held here. You can also rent rooms for party or meetings.

Kelly Hilton

They don't allow for much setup and takedown time and want to charge high rates for a few extra minutes.

Geoffrey Moore

They have a nice gift shop inside.

Stuart Ho

Nice cultural centre with many activities to sign up for. The annual Nikkei Matsuri is so fun and so cultural, and not marred by corporate sponsorship.

Kimberley miyoung Kim

Japanese culture festival was good

Mike Stanger

This is a great facility to connect with events and history particularly related to the Japanese experience in this area. Lots of research and information going on about the internment of Japanese during WWII and other locally relevant background. Around major holidays in the Japanese calendar the Centre holds events with Arts, crafts, activities and awesome for vendors. The used book fair held a few times a year is a good place to get Japanese language books, movies and some CDs. The only drawback is that while it is a large facility it would be great to have more space for the large events, particularly to house food vendors: there are some really great food options that show up, but I think the number possible at each event is quite limited. Not really a criticism, I just would love more of these vendors to get to show off the more authentic and wide variety of Japanese foods that many people may not have experienced. If you see an event on, go check it out!

Scott Morgan

Beautiful architecture and cultural programming.

Dale Wright

Enjoy the festivals

Sean Wiseman

Beautiful place. Love to learn about the history of the Japanese people in BC, and their hardships. If we forget this bloodstain on our past we will be doomed to repeat it.

Shiv Brar

The best place for family events.

Stella Iu

Great cultural experience. Lots of activities for the kids. Not stroller friendly. You are required to check in your stroller for an additional fee if you plan to enter the building.

Hillbillytc

They have the best festivals all year round.

Tarek Mher Al Saadi

Great place, great space and beautiful landscape

Mike Hillman

The current Asahi baseball exhibit is ????

Qu O

(Translated) I went for the first time when His Majesty the Emperor came I was supposed to come at 2 o'clock, but I waited There were many events and I participated in the craft exhibition (Original) 天皇陛下が来られた時、初めて行きました 2時に来られる予定が5時でしたがお待ちしました 催し物も多くあってクラフト展には私も参加しました

Allen Chan

A clean community centre with lots of interesting children's activities. We had a children's party and the event rooms are spacious

Jun Li

It's a typical gloomy raining day in November; however, my eyes were brightened once I stepped into here. I have been here many times; there is a Japanese restaurant and a Japanese grocery store that are my local favorite. I know it's beautiful in Spring time because of the cherry tree and the Crescent road. But today, in the rain, I discovered its elegance and beauty again!

james98005

Always something interesting going on here. Particularly enjoy the seasonal fairs with excellent food options and a variety of crafts. The small grocery store has a surprising variety of imported Japanese products.

Ramon Ribeiro

(Translated) Place to increase your knowledge (Original) Local para aumentar seu conhecimento

Muryani Kasdani

Beautiful museum with a rich history of the Japanese Canadian community in BC. It has a cute small Japanese store to buy authentic Japanese souvenirs. In front, there is a beautiful garden to take a stroll. Inside there is an amazing aikido dojo with tatami.

Skdurrani Inc

Quite beautiful

Kirk Chantraine

Very cool space and well thought out exhibits! Learned a ton.

Lyle De Souza

Worth a visit if you are interested in the history of Japanese Canadians or to participate in various activities organised for Japanese Canadians. There is "Nikkei Place Seniors" next door which has "Hi Genki" a good place for Japanese (home style) cooking. The National Museum brings to life the cultural history of the community and there is usually an exhibition on at any one time (including the ongoing Taiken exhibit). Staff are exceptionally helpful.

Hannan Zhang

Nice place for a casual lunch. Authentic Japanese family style.

John Tam

It has free parking and lots programs and activities

Hishaam Wewala

Great flea market for Tanabata

Robert Bessler

Wonderful place where comminity member meet and programs provide a rich look into the Japanese Canadian community.

Christopher Wong

The Japanese festival was cool to visit! They have a really nice lunch there on a daily basis. It's worth visiting at least once.

Dru Chan (Kitoshi)

The awesome community center for all your Japanese Cultural needs! Tons of activities, learning Japanese classes, book sale and fun cooking classes! A stone throw away from Hi-Genki a delicious restaurant too! It is a place to hang out for sure :)

Duyoo Gong

Good. My friend's workplace.

Brian Ngan

Lots of different events being held here with primarily Japanese focused. Last time i came here it was a very busy very delicious Indonesian festival that happens once a year. Bring an empty tummy and lots of smiles to what is always family friendly, lots to see and lots to eat events packed into this deceptively small cultural center.

Sutton Group West Coast Realty

A genuine piece of Japan.

Erin Martin

perfect size for my grad ceremony. Easy stainless entry from parking

Zo Wade

Really great cultural centre that honors Japanese Canadians heritage and celebrates Japanese culture. They hold many educational classes and regularly hold events such as their annual craft and bake fair. Upstairs on the second level there are many displays to read up that shows the history of Japanese that lived here in BC. Everyone working or volunteering there are kind and will help you out of needed. Dont forget to visit Suzuya Japanese market! The store is small but has alot of great food items from Japan. Highly recommend it.

Gordon Sjodin

Great talent show here every year.

Susanna Xu

Food was ok, not special

Craig Murray

Stopped by during the annual Labour Day weekend Nikkei Matsuri (summer festival). COVID notwithstanding, the team did a fine job and I look forward to next year. The museum is focused on the experiences of pre-WW2 Japanese Canadians and holds a good selection of photos and artifacts. Would be interesting to see the museum extend further ahead in time to document the community beyond 1950.

Jenn Barnett

Awesome venue. Japanese cultural centre. Gift shop had lots of gifts and the customer service was good. They also have a grocery store which has many Japanese food items

John Bellini

There are some interesting facts here. It's a very small museum, but does demonstrate the Japanese coming to Canada and what types of things happened to them.

Jaquie C

Large community hall with kitchen, foyer, restrooms and a museum.

Ken K C Wong

Love their Japanese garden

Ivaylo Georgiev

Like it

Kathleen

Wonderful,exciting and delicious cultural event

Shaline Boissonneault

It's about Japanese history in Vancouvet

Joane Clont

If you have an interest in knowing how the Japanese community impacted BC's history, the Nikkei museum and cultural centre is worth the visit.

Sherwynn Aller

Badminton Wednesdays

JIN A

Museum is nothing to see and charge $5 is too much. You can walk around on second floor without charge. It will takes about 30 min total to see everything.

Ira Sentesy

Great place to learn about Japanese culture

Huan Ling Tang

(Translated) Nothing to see (Original) 没什么东西看

ミスタードーナツ

Great place, interesting Japanese cultural events and programs.

Yoshino Alex

very enlightening

v8cola

Epic style

Ryan Groening

Very nice building offering tours and classes. Learn about Discrimination and Japanese Canadian internment during WW2.

Başak Şahin (Ashley)

I went during the festival, as i do every year, its always great for such a small festival. The rain put a damper on things but it didn't stop the community from making do with what they have. They had some used Japanese books upstairs for very very cheap and some even free, it is such a great welcoming community. I recommend everyone to check it out.

San'wal Durrani

Such a beautiful place to visit!! ???? Everything looks and feels amazing and the people are super friendly????????

Seneca Lo

The place are clean and tide, which nice for family to have econ. price on Japanese ????foods

Shanny Rann

Great place in the neighbourhood offering cultural exchanges and history of Japanese Canadians.

Ben P

Clean well maintained

Aseem Sharma

Japanese museum and they rent the place for events like: Trade Shows, Weddings etc.

santa warren

They were playing chroket' on the front lawn, but , I wasn't there for fun-Job Fair

Anthony Lu

Awesome place for badminton ????

Alex Peña

Interesting place

Jeff Francis

I've seen a few Ghibli studios movies here... One tube in the gym, the other time in a smaller classroom. The gym gives a more big screen theater experience, but smells faintly like a boy's locker room. The classroom was a much smaller screen.... But no smell. There's also a lot of other events through the year worth checking out (bake sale, book sale, festivals).

Minal C.

nice place and park. The building seems huge and well maintained.

Bad Credit Loans Victoria

Attending the exhibition here was an awesome experience. Nice collection of items here are. Happy to visit.

Nadjeschda Goertz (PlzPageDrTinyCat)

Small, has local events, and a permanent exhibit. A cute little Japanese grocery is attached.

Horace Chan

The annual Christmas craft and bake festival is lots of fun. Lots of handmade Japanese style stuffs

Craig Mckee

The museum is a great way to learn about local Japanes history

Toadradish

I absolutely love this place, being a Japanese Canadian it's great to learn about my culture!

Lee Lau

(Translated) Great O Hanami event! (Original) Great O Hanami event!

Joyce Smith

Nice

Charles Jung

Amazing

Aimée Cho

Parking and food is good here, great place to expand your mind.

judy juan

(Translated) Good choice of venues, parties, restaurants (Original) 很好的選擇場所，聚會，餐廳

Scott Betson

A lot of awesome history to be seen here, especially about the dark times of Canada’s past during World War II.

Betty Manghi

lovely garden outside, enjoyable visit, good to learn more of Japanese-Canadian culture

M Tamaki

Good place to go and learn about the history of the Japanese Canadian.

George Groves

Beautiful place lots of tradition..

Francis Li

Great place for learning anything about Japan and its culture.

Lucas Paul

nice place

Pedro Pietrantoni

It's awsome

Ritadecassiab Silva

(Translated) Great ride (Original) Ótimo passeio

H c

longest 6 hours of my life

Cameron Zupp

The exhibit they did on the internment of the Japanese Canadians in Hastings park was extremely well done and made the experience of the Japanese Canadians at that time and place very tangible. Well done to everyone there that made that exhibit. It was remarkable.

Natsu Fujita

Lots of events throughout the year

i Im

This is the place to know about Japanese Canadian.

Kenny Chia

Clean and quiet

Ava Ethans

Place is nice, quiet and friendly. Good artwork, pictures and stories throughout the building. Easy entry from parking.

Austin Kim

(Translated) There is a Go club meeting on Saturday. Mostly Japanese. (Original) 토요일에 바둑 동호회 모임이 있습니다. 대부분 일본 사람.

Alexandre Pereira

(Translated) I arrived for a cultural event, mainly literature and manga. (Original) Cheguei para um evento cultural, tendo principalmente literatura e mangás.

Warren Oikawa

Has good history of the Canadian Japanese

Will Lo

Beautiful garden. Be sure to check out Hi Genki Japanese restaurant next door. Hidden gem for home cooking.

Benjamin Chan

We had our wedding at Nikkei this past weekend and Karah and her staff were so professional in handling all our requests and making sure the Centre was set up to what we needed. This was in spite of a power outage the previous day and not knowing if it was going to happen. Karah was easy to get a hold of by email and was always prompt with replies. The facilities were great and the Ellipse Lobby provided a perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or better people to work with!

yao yao

(Translated) Very interesting, the only drawback is that there are too many people and the table is a little less. (Original) 非常有意思，唯一的缺点是人太多，餐桌有些少了。

Felix Rodriguez

Agape church are there on Sunday morning at 10 am. And worshiping the Lord our GOD ALMIGHTY, it's good for your soul,you know!☺ beautiful music.

sugarkam

(Translated) Nikkei Matsuri (Original) Nikkei Matsuri

Sadie Williams

I had an amazing experience here!

Eileen Willms

Always interesting plants, food, clothing & crafts! Thank you to all the workers & volunteers.

Philip Seo

Well...if you haven't tried this place, this place taste like Japan. Food is absolutely original and delicious

MIKEL RUEGAMER

Wonderful place to visit. Good but small museum. Has a large hall that can be rented for events. Lots of cultural/Japanese events and get togethers happen here.

Vonny Indah

Nice and clean building. Parking access is easy

Michael Souza

Our club uses their Exhibit Hall to host our Coins, Stamps and Collectable Fair. The staff members are very helpful and friendly. The Hall is spacious and bright and the facility provides all the tables and chairs which they will set up and take down after our show. The facility also has limited free underground parking and is also close to public transit. I would highly recommend this facility.

Wai Yan Wong

Great place to go!!

Aditya Sax

Its always a fun place

Ramani Ramaseshan

Good place good parking. Friendly staff. Building is old. Elevator is very slow.

Junji Kobayashi

Book sale was very nice!

Joshua Samuel

Good

Andews Studio !

Lots of variety of activities for kids & adults alike. Nice & clean facilities - a good place to bring the whole family when there are special events!

Lides Gonzalez

Very nice place

Casey Canadian

Always hosting small events

Hyung Lee

Love this place.

Bang Chiem

This place is well maintained and had various programs for all ages.

이태경

(Translated) This is where Japanese events are held. (Original) 일본식 행사가 열리는 곳.

Rizwan Kheraj

Great location for the Farmers Market!

Anneke Bain

The curator was very helpful in identifying artifacts and purpose. The Centre was going through a move and therefore I was not able to see their artifacts.

Ana Paula de Lira Pessoa

(Translated) Amazing (Original) Espetacular

Samantha White

Typically Busy but all in all a good place to take your kids to know about the japanese culture.

John Yano

Great Japanese Centre.

Karissa Faulkner

Very nice exhibits

Julia Chang

great kimono exhibition

Samantha Kolodychuk

Great place, awesome people

Doreen Suzuki

Love the festival we go every year

Katia Lefter

Tea festival event was amaisibg

Yhanvi Holm

The Home | Safe art exibit was great! I really enjoyed Kellan Hatanaka's art. Very interesting works that conveyed an amazing message! I was really impressed!

k K

Their Matsuri is a great fun. You get a real sense of Japanese community. Also you can hear traditional musical performance!

Allison Singh

Great place to have a party!!!!

Ari Lee

some Japanese Canadians histstory and event, second hand books/comics in Japanese language, outside many cherry blossoms and one Japanese candy&food store.

Mario Lam

There are programs for every age besides the museum.

Yoshiko Godo

We held the Celebration of Life for my brother at the Nikkei Cultural Centre. The event was held in the lobby. The space is so bright, expansive, and architecturally beautiful. We had over a hundred people attending and everything went so smoothly. The Auxiliary group looked after the food from Fujiya as well as the beverages, they did a great job. The gardens outside was a lovely place to stroll and for the children to play. There is even underground parking, and the museum/shop was open. The location was a tribute to my brother, and I am sure he appreciated all the effort. Thanks from the family to the Nikkei Centre.

智久たこ島

I feel very disappointed about this place. It seems they have a lot of Japanese stuff but actually it is changed. Not Japanese not Canadian. There are also two guys called J**e and M**ato with terrible attitude to service the new students. Anyway, I hate this place.

Samuel Chen

Love the Nikkei Centre for its preservation of Japanese art and culture..

Benedikt Winthorp

Great place for people who want to learn something new!

Lisa Jankowski

As the co-program director of a local NPO and cultural preservation center, we've worked with Nikkei on several different occasions and the experiences were highly pleasant every time. Without exceptions, Nikkei staffs are always helpful and extremely detailed oriented. They offer a wide range of programs and events that promote Japanese culture and history, and they're widely involved in local community affairs. I always look forward to the opportunity of working with Nikkei with great delight =)

Steve Forbes

Really nice wedding hall. I've catered weddings here. Well equipped, spacious kitchen.

Canadian BC

(Translated) O.k. (Original) O.k.

Les Yatabe

There is so much to see and learn about the history of Japanese Canadians in Canada. None of the way they were treated was found in any history books that we studied in high school.

briannocheeze

Plenty of programs to satisfy your cultural hunger. Staff and volunteers have always been friendly and welcoming.

na ni

(Translated) The Japanese festival on Saturday was very crowded, but the food stalls could be purchased in about 15-20 minutes. I think the secondhand book sale is a great bargain if you have what you are looking for. There is an admission fee inside the building. (Original) 土曜日の日系祭りはとても混んでいたが、屋台は15-20分ほどで購入できました。古本のセールはお目当てのものがあればとてもお買い得だと思います。館内は入場料がいります。

Rick Waverick

One of the best festivals the Lower Mainland has to offer. Something for all she's from toddlers on up. More types and outlets for food than events 5-6 times this size. The only drawback is that the physical size of the event is limited. This one is a must see.

Wayne Kelley

The venue ball room is quit nice but serving staff was dressed quite informally which kind of clashed with well dressed patrons.

J Wong

I wish I could find more Japanese culture or exhibits there but couldn't, but happy to find a few Japanese classrooms in the 2nd floor.

B Yuan

beautiful

Adam Leblanc

It has been a good experience for me, and I hope to visit again sometime! The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a gem tucked away in Burnaby, British Columbia. It is dedicated to preserving and representing Japanese Canadian culture, as well as exploring other cultures and arts. The museum’s mission statement emphasizes the idea of “opening minds through learning and discovery” – a goal that it achieves by creating an interactive space that invites visitors into various perspectives of Canada’s diverse history.

Leo Wang

Nice place to have simple dinner. The party room is good for kids b-day party as well

小明

(Translated) The quiet environment is a good place to learn about Japanese culture. (Original) 环境清静 是了解日本文化的一个好去处。

Katie Zhang

I am a kid and my mom brought me there and it was so fun.

Kengo Watai

Very well maintained and well managed Cultural Centre.

Ada Verona

A must see in Burnaby.

Stacey J

Some areas are currently closed for renovations.