News

Security measures heightened ahead of the Tokyo Marathon 2015
 Posted on 20 Feb 2015

Runners at the Tokyo Marathon in 2012. Photo courtesy: WMC “We have held anti-terrorism drills and have worked closely...

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Hayao Miyazaki causes a stir with Charlie Hebdo remarks
 19 Feb 2015

Quake hits northeastern Japan, official says it is an aftershock of the 3.11 earthquake
 17 Feb 2015


Freelance photographer's passport confiscated in wake of Kenji Goto's death
 09 Feb 2015

Update: Jordan could be readying to swap prisoners in exchange, fate of Goto unclear
 28 Jan 2015



Feature

Kenji Goto: A journalist, father, humanitarian remembered
 Posted on 05 Feb 2015

Mourned by thousands Goto is remembered for his work, not his fate. Photo courtesy: Twitter Kenji Goto, 47, was beheaded...

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Entrepreneur Hank Rao's adventure into the world of Japanese candy and culture
 23 Jan 2015

Making the world beautiful through building bikes
 22 Jan 2015


Book Review: 'Diamond Gods of the Morning Sun'
 15 Jan 2015

Muji's first store in Canada has opened and here's what we found from stationary to sandals
 07 Jan 2015



Column

Dear Hollywood: Give Asians a chance to act on screen
 Posted on 09 Feb 2015

'Ghost in the Shell' star power calls casting into question for moviegoers. Image courtesy: Production IG A talented...

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Christmas is about building memories with family
 18 Dec 2014

Optimum Health: Take a stand against sitting down
 13 Nov 2014


Travelling to Vancouver? My tips for first-time visitors
 06 Nov 2014

Innovative Japan – Magic film that can grow plants without soil developed in Japan
 24 Aug 2014



Arts & Entertainment

Uniqlo is coming to Toronto, so here are some styles that could soon be yours
 Posted on 28 Jan 2015

Check out our guide to Uniqlo, a new fashion retailer that will be coming to Toronto in 2016. We think it's never too early...

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Nikkei Stories: Gordon McLennan and Greg Masuda's new project speaks to JC history
 27 Jan 2015

A new altar-native for Japanese looking to remember their ancestors with shoebox-size shrines
 09 Jan 2015


Turning your art into a business: one young Japanese Canadian's journey from hobbyist to startup entrepreneur
 09 Jan 2015

Three great tidying-up tips we learned from Marie Kondo, Japan's "Queen of Clean"
 06 Jan 2015



Food

McDonalds Japan sales slide in wake of shortages and safety scandals
 Posted on 09 Jan 2015

But as the potatoes started rolling back into the fast food chain's menu, incidents of objects - both artificial and organic...

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Bringing a Japanese tradition to Canada: how a traditional New Years meal brings people together
 06 Jan 2015

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


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

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



Sports

Toronto’s hopes of having Ichiro join his “Little Brother” with Jays head south
 Posted on 05 Feb 2015

But Toronto’s hopes went south of the border after all-star Ichiro Suzuki signed with the Miami Marlins on Jan. 27, 2015...

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The Father of Canadian Karate Masami Tsuruoka
 27 Jan 2015

Kei Nishikori defeats Ferrer in Australian Open quarter-final and will face Wawrinka
 26 Jan 2015


The Blue Jays could be courting Ichiro Suzuki
 08 Jan 2015

Blue Jays in the run for shortstop Takashi Toritani
 16 Dec 2014



Technology

Japan's first "No Video Game Day" taking place this weekend
 Posted on 05 Feb 2015

In Hokkaido Prefecture in Northern Japan, the parent-teacher's association and Board of Education are readying for their...

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Windows 2003's support is expiring worldwide, here's why it's not a big deal for Japan
 29 Jan 2015

20th Anniversary edition PlayStation 4 sells for $129,000 at auction, proceeds donated to charity
 26 Jan 2015


Toyota giving its hydrogen fuel cell a push by giving away patents to competitors
 06 Jan 2015

Turning ancient an art form into modern masterpieces using 3D printing technology
 30 Dec 2014



Anime

Lost in Translation: The Troubling History of Live-Action Anime and Ghost in the Shell's new film
 Posted on 08 Jan 2015

Earlier this week, Variety reported that Lucy and Under the Skin star Scarlett Johansson will be taking on the lead...

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The changing face of manga in Japan according to 20th Century Boys artist Naoki Urasawa
 31 Dec 2014

Five more animes to watch this year
 13 Mar 2014


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