KEEP THE LANTERN LIT 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Celebrate the season with the JCCC at our annual Keep the Lantern Lit event on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This special evening brings together community, culture, and cuisine—whether you join us at the Centre or enjoy the experience from the comfort of your home. Guests will be treated to a gourmet bento dinner by Ginko, thoughtfully prepared to mark the occasion, along with a holiday gift courtesy of Shiseido Canada. Every purchase directly supports the JCCC’s programs and mission, making it an unforgettable way to share in the spirit of the holidays with friends, family, and the JCCC community.

The 2025 edition includes:

Bento by Ginko Japanese Cuisine
Daifuku mochi by Sasaki Pastry
Films: A Samurai in Time & Tokyo Cowboy
Deluxe Shiseido Gift Pack
And more...

Support the JCCC with an evening of friendship through culture and celebrate the season in a way that works best for you. This year, we are excited to offer three ways to enjoy your gourmet bento and evening with the JCCC:

Join us at the JCCC – Pick up your package, stay, and enjoy activities beginning at 5:30pm, followed by a screening of A Samurai in Tim at 7:00pm in Kobayashi Hall. Guests staying at the JCCC will also enjoy special treats and access to a cash bar.
Pick-up and Take Home – Collect your package at the JCCC between 3:00pm and 5:00pm and enjoy the bento and two incredible films in the comfort of your own home.
Home Delivery – Have your package delivered straight to your door anywhere in the GTA (Burlington to Oshawa and north to Aurora) between 12:00pm and 5:00pm and enjoy two incredible films.

Film Program

Along with your package, you will have access to two films. A Samurai in Time will be available for in-person viewing at the JCCC or online and Tokyo Cowboy will be available online. Here are more details for the films.

In-person screening: Saturday, December 6, 7:00pm in Kobayashi Hall
Online access: Available from 12:00pm on Saturday, December 6 until 12:00pm on Tuesday, December 9. Once you begin viewing, you will have 72 hours to finish the film.

Films are presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

Important Notes

Unfortunately, dietary alternatives are not available. Bento may contain nuts, eggs, soy, seafood, and other common allergens.

Delivery times cannot be guaranteed, nor can a specific time slot be reserved. Deliveries will be made between 12:00pm and 5:00pm, and we will do our best to deliver within this window.

Please be assured that the delivery of the Fundraiser Package will proceed in adherence to JCCC's health and safety guidelines. Your package will be handled safely, and every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of our volunteer drivers and our community.

Ticket Purchase

Tickets are $175+HST each for members or $195+HST each for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online below or at Reception.

When purchasing, please choose one of the three options:

Do you want to Eat & Watch at the JCCC?
- Member Non-member
Do you want to Pick-up at the JCCC?
- Member Non-member
Do you want it Delivered to your Home (within the GTA)?
- Member Non-member

For enquiries about corporate packages, please contact Executive Director Jerrold McGrath at jerroldm@jccc.on.ca or 416-441-2345 ext. 234.

How It Works

When purchasing your Keep the Lantern Lit package, please select one of the following three options. Detailed instructions for each option are available through the links below:

Eat & Watch at the JCCC
1. Join us at the JCCC for an evening of activities starting at 5:30pm, followed by the screening of the film in Kobayashi Hall at 7:00pm.
2. View detailed instructions
Pick-Up at the JCCC
1. Pick up your gourmet bento at the JCCC between 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
2. View detailed instructions
Home Delivery (GTA)
1. Have your package delivered to your door between 12:00pm – 5:00pm (delivery times cannot be guaranteed).
2. View detailed instructions

*Delivery options can be changed until before November 30, 2025 by emailing tickets@jccc.on.ca.