News

Last surviving Hiroshima bomb crew member dies
 Posted on 30 Jul 2014

Theodore Van Kirk was the navigator of the plane alongside commander Paul Tibbets, co-pilot Rober Lewis, and bombardier...

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Japan names Aguirre head coach of the future
 24 Jul 2014

Constance Sugiyama appointed to the Order of Canada
 22 Jul 2014


Henry Sugiyama: Accepted at last
 21 Jul 2014

The new cell phone policy in Kansai's subway
 17 Jul 2014



Feature

Ruth Ozeki sheds light on reluctant kamikaze and talks about life being a Canadian-American happa
 Posted on 28 Jul 2014

A Tale for the Time Being moves across time and continents, exploring themes of life and death, through an ancient Zen Buddhist...

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How reinterpreting Article 9 could bring war back to Japan
 18 Jul 2014

Learn about the most common messaging app in Japan
 18 Jul 2014


Getting to know Tokyo's most iconic structures
 17 Jul 2014

Believe it or not, your blood type can help you tell what kind of person you are
 09 Jul 2014



Editorial

Chris Hope appears on NHK to introduce a new generation to the Japanese Canadian story
 Posted on 18 Mar 2014

During his time on the Japan Canada Leadership Program, Nikkei Voice contributor Chris Hope found himself on television. Introducing...

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Editorial - New Website, New Direction
 07 Mar 2014

A Look Back, Nikkei Voice's Take on 2013
 31 Dec 2013


What we think of Tim Hortons, Japan's take on a Canadian staple
 12 Dec 2013

Street Snap -- December in Downtown Toronto
 09 Dec 2013



Column

Canadian Nikkei Series: Lorne Spry on living and learning Japan
 Posted on 03 Apr 2014

This article was reprinted from Nikkei Voice's April Edition. Help support us by subscribing or donating today. Norm Ibuki:...

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Optimum Health - Longevity and seaweed, the not so secret ingredient to living a longer life
 10 Mar 2014

Frankly Speaking: Life in Tashme
 07 Mar 2014


Scams Target Almost Everyone These Days, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
 20 Dec 2013

Sleep and the elderly, a guide on how to sleep well and right
 26 Nov 2013



Arts & Entertainment

'Hafu' wows audiences at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
 Posted on 30 Jul 2014

The film follows the lives of five people who are half Japanese, or ‘hafu’, living in Japan and shows the experiences...

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Laura Takahashi's 'The Amazing Race Canada' experience comes to end
 30 Jul 2014

A look at Reggie Kimura's life and autobiography
 24 Jul 2014


The second Matsuri experience comes to Toronto
 23 Jul 2014

'Art Aquarium' a must see event in Tokyo
 21 Jul 2014



Food

Kintori -- A pretty good Yakitori restaurant in Toronto
 Posted on 05 Jun 2014

Nowadays yakitori, bite-sized Japanese food (usually chicken) on a stick and seared, is as well known abroad as ramen. Japanese...

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Koyoi -- A real taste of Japan in Toronto
 15 Apr 2014

Kaiju -- Toronto's spicy, hidden, curry gem
 11 Apr 2014


Memories of Nikko Gardens, one of Toronto’s finest Japanese restaurants
 20 Mar 2014

Three ways to make your Instant Noodles a little healthier
 07 Mar 2014



Sports

Yuki Togashi makes a name for himself at NBA summer league
 Posted on 29 Jul 2014

Togashi, who stands five-foot-seven, turned heads and was an instant NBA summer league favourite during his time playing...

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How Japan plans to set itself up for success at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
 29 Jul 2014

Japan names Aguirre head coach of the future
 24 Jul 2014


Tennis is set to take over Canada with the Rogers Cup on its way
 16 Jul 2014

The Urban Samurai: Kendo at Ryerson University
 10 Jul 2014



Technology

Japan's out of this world vending machines
 Posted on 22 Jul 2014

You can see vending machines everywhere in Japan, especially in busy cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and so on. It's...

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Learn about the most common messaging app in Japan
 18 Jul 2014

The new cell phone policy in Kansai's subway
 17 Jul 2014


Getting to know Tokyo's most iconic structures
 17 Jul 2014

Mazda builds 'extraordinary' new diesel engine, but will it deliver?
 11 Jul 2014



Anime

Five more animes to watch this year
 Posted on 13 Mar 2014

Kill la Kill With a scantily-woven living school uniform and a pair of crazy scissor blades, Ryuko Matoi transfers to Honnouji...

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Dubbed vs. Subbed and a Quick Look at Castle in the Sky
 05 Jan 2014

Spirited Away: The Films of Studio Ghibli
 22 Nov 2013


Five animes you need to watch right now
 04 Oct 2013

Film Review -- Ace Attorney, when a video game adaptation goes too far
 05 Sep 2013