Series S3 - Japanese Consulate

The Government of Japan has a Consulate in Toronto and often holds outreach events, inviting members of the Japanese Canadian community. Conversely, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre often holds welcome parties and events for the Japanese Consul-General. Jack Hemmy photographed many of these formal and less formal events, making personal connections with the Japanese Consul-Generals over the years. Hemmy would go on to photograph the Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone during a visit to Canada. He was also invited to photograph Canadians receiving the Order of the Rising Sun.
The material in the series is primarily composed of photographs taken by Jack Hemmy.