Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!!
Sponsors will be listed here as soon as they are confirmed by our committee, please check back often and support the amazing businesses who support us!
| Tokyo (Diamond Sponsor) | |
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City of Calgary: Festivals and events enhance our communities, the lives of our citizens and play an important role in Calgary’s growth as an active, vibrant and creative city.
Website: https://www.calgary.ca/home.html |
| Kyoto (Gold Sponsor) | |
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Let’s Go Calgary: Alberta is a great place to live, work, and play. Let’s Go Calgary is a media platform that promotes the stories of Calgary, from Festivals & Events, Entrepreneurial Spirit, amazing lineup of BIPOC Artists, the energetic Sport Industry, and many more.
Alberta is known for its world class hospitality, Let’s Go Calgary embraces the proactive mentality to explore the stories for our audience, producing relevant and timely tourism information that promotes local merchants, events, places, and people in a fun way. Website: https://letsgocalgary.ca/ |
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ATCO: You can count on us for more than just exceptional service and innovative infrastructure solutions. You can also depend on us to be a good neighbour and an active member of our community. Throughout our global operations, we provide volunteers, expertise, gifts-in-kind and financial support to the organizations that help communities thrive!
Website: https://www.atco.com/en-ca |
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WestJet: In 1996, Clive Beddoe and a team of like-minded partners started WestJet with three aircraft, five destinations and 220 friendly WestJetters. Today we operate four different aircraft types and fly to more than 110 destinations in North America, Central America, The Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Further enhancing its international reach, In December 2022, WestJet announced the launch of a new direct route between Calgary and Tokyo 3 times a week that started as of April 2023.
Website: https://www.westjet.com/en-ca |
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Forest Lawn Husky: Visit us for fuel, car washes, coffee and snacks. Register for myHusky Rewards to earn points toward free fuel and more. |
| Osaka (Silver Sponsor) | |
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Asahi: Asahi Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Asahi Europe and International.Asahi Canada’s collection of premium beers each tell their own brand story and share a passion for craftsmanship, authenticity and using only the finest ingredients. Our iconic premium beers include Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Meantime London Pale Ale, Fuller’s London Pride, Tyskie, Kozel, Lech and Zubr. With a business that has unmatched expertise in the category, Asahi Canada differentiates its brands through experience-led marketing that creates emotional connections with customers through community building events and premium partnerships. Our distribution disciplines and innovative ways of working allow us to offer more value to our customers, ultimately helping to change the way people think about beer. We are continuously making strides to lead the super-premium beer space, and our unique collection of brands allow us to deliver the perfect beer for every occasion. Asahi Canada’s principles are built on empowering our employees and ensuring our customers are always at the heart of everything we do. We believe beer adds to the enjoyment of life and also recognize the serious nature that alcohol’s effects can have for individuals, communities and society at large. We are committed to playing our part in reducing issues caused by the harmful use of alcohol, understanding and reducing our environmental footprint and effectively contributing to our local communities. |
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Harry Sakaguchi of IPC Securities Corporation: As an independent, full service investment dealer, IPC Securities Corporation provides a complete range of investment services through our network of experienced Advisors. Well researched and unbiased advice, along with wealth management options tailored to the financial circumstances of each client create a strong base for a long lasting and successful relationship.
IPC Securities Corporation is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada as well as a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Website: https://www.ipcc.ca/ |
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Moose Family Kitchen: Moose Family Kitchen is a store/deli located in Kananaskis (in the Village Centre Building). Our menu features a variety of grab-and-go items as well made-to-order specialties such as our “Super” teriyaki beef bowls and buns, ramen, breakfast and other sandwiches and paninis. We also offer a selection of coffees (sourced from Caffé Monte, a local area roaster) as well as ice cream! The store side of our operations features a range of gift, souvenir and convenience items, but is known for our broad selection of snacks and candies, including some from Japan! |
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Sugimoto Law: Sugimoto & Company was founded by Thomas S. Sugimoto in 1979 and currently consists of ten lawyers practicing in a variety of areas.Areas of Practice include:
Website: http://sugimotolaw.com/home/ |
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Sensei Bar: Where boozy cocktails flow to old-school beats, and a modern and rebellious take on Asian eats, serve up good times with mastery. Tucked away a stride from 17th Avenue’s nightlife, our intimate and urban space welcomes you all night and late-night. Our little-but-loud menu puts a boldly flavourful, yet nourishing spin on Korean and Taiwanese bites – all starring local ingredients and the beloved bao bun. Pair it with best in the city sake list and our curated cocktails and bow down to the bao with your inner Sensei.
Website: https://www.senseibar.ca/ |
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Sakegami: Spreading epic drinks in Western Canada. Like “Origami,” sake rice transforms and delights with Koji, water and yeast.
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Youth Central: Youth Central Empowers Youth to Find and Build Their Communities, ages 12-18, through group-based volunteer and leadership experiences. These experiences range from committee work, event planning, short-term projects, and community volunteering. We provide a welcoming and safe environment that is driven by youth. We believe youth should volunteer and be involved in social change efforts at all levels of the community. More information can be found at www.youthcentral.com and you can support us through our active campaign here. |
| Nagoya (Bronze Sponsor) | |
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Alberta E-File: Alberta EFile Inc. has served the Calgary region, and beyond, for over 30 years, assisting clients with their personal and corporate tax preparation needs. Our team consists of 3 full-time tax preparers, including the current owner of the firm, Kelly Baskin, and myself, Katy Takaoka.
Our areas of expertise include tax preparation for self-employed individuals (sole proprietors) and private corporations. Our clients are varied and diverse in their industries, and include general contractors and tradespersons, online business owners such as business coaches, realtors, and truckers.
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Canon Canada Inc.: Canon Canada is dedicated to bringing people together, whether that’s through photography, video pr print media.
Canon Canada was named one of the Greenest Employers for 2022. Our headquarters showcases our commitment to sustainability, with features including dedicated carpool and bike-parking spots, energy-efficient LED lighting, a rooftop greywater system and expansive green space Website: https://www.canon.ca/en/consumer |
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YYC Food Trucks: YYCFoodTrucks was initialized in late 2010 in an effort to bring street food culture to Calgary. With no program in place for such a great community building utility, we were an integral part in implementing and regulating a viable solution. On August 11, 2011, James and Brittany founded YYCFoodTrucks and Food Truck Culture in Calgary was born. Calgary has quickly become a mecca for innovative food culture that is continuously growing through a desire to offer locally made, high level, sustainable food. The pilot project was an attempt to add vibrancy to our streets and bring people together in beautiful parts of our city, and we succeeded. YYCFoodTrucks seeks to assist clients in creating, and executing, long-term sustainable businesses that can be significant and valuable contributors to both their owners and the local communities that they service. In 2018, Jen and Jeremy stepped in to take the food truck movement to the next level, They currently operate several trucks in Calgary, and are passionate entrepreneurs committed to keeping YYCFoodTrucks as the pre-eminent name in Food Truck culture across the globe. |
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Superior Propane: Superior Propane has been Canada’s leader and trusted propane supplier for 70 years. We have the largest distribution network to serve homes and businesses virtually anywhere in the country. We are changing the propane industry by offering digital solutions that make managing propane easier and more convenient for our customers.
Website: https://www.superiorpropane.com/ |
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LOGRUS Consulting Ltd.: LOGRUS has over thirty years’ experience building and managing models of high-voltage electric transmission grids, establishing engineering procedures, writing technical reports, and training and mentoring junior engineering staff.
Website: http://www.logrusconsulting.ca/ |
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Sushi Ichiban: Sushi Ichiban in Calgary offers an authentic Japanese dining experience. Renowned for its fresh sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes, the restaurant provides an inviting atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. With a commitment to quality and freshness, Sushi Ichiban sources the finest ingredients to deliver exquisite flavors in every bite. Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or trying it for the first time, Sushi Ichiban is the place to savor the best of Japanese culinary arts in Calgary.
Website: https://www.sushiichiban.ca/
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Indomie: Indomie has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the 1970’s. Our noodles are made from carefully selected ingredients, the best quality flour and fresh spices from the natural resources of Indonesia giving it a unique and delicious flavour.
Website: https://indomieonline.ca/ |
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Oomomo: As a Japanese lifestyle store, Oomomo serves as a one-stop shopping destination for stylish and timeless inspiration with a huge variety of household and lifestyle items imported from Japanese merchandisers. It’s really important to us at Oomomo that we stay true to our core vision of Japanese quality. That’s why all of our items have been tested and directly imported from Japan, and they always will be. Our curated selections are carefully selected for contemporary lifestyle and efficiency. One of the reasons our products are so varied is because we want to support you, our customers, at all stages of life – from education to business, from single lifestyles to family units, or from urban living to travel & leisure. We’re proud to carry over 35,000 types of products: Japanese household supplies, kitchenware, beauty products, crafts, stationery, Japanese snacks, traditional Japanese products, and more
Website: https://www.oomomostore.com/ |
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like additional information please visit our Sponsorship Information page or email us at sponsors@calgaryjapanesefestival.com