Artist Miya Turnbull reveals the layers beneath in new solo exhibition
JCAM's Aurora Dance Group hosts a weekend of friendship and fun through Japanese folk dance
The Hollow Man: JC artist looking for community feedback
Author Lynne Kutsukake explores the bustling art world of '70s Tokyo in The Art of Vanishing
LiterAsian writers festival spotlights the diverse voices of Pan-Asian authors
Canada and the Atom Bomb photo exhibition at Toronto City Hall
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Sumitsubo belonging to Kenichi Maeno
A ladder across the globe: Collaborative project connects Canadian and Japanese artist
Taiko master Kiyoshi Nagata on 40 years of taiko
Kimiko's Pearl unites three Nikkei artists to tell Japanese Canadian story through ballet
27 Jun 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
At the National Museum of Emerging Science and Technology in Tokyo, Japanese-built 'Otonaroid' and 'Kodomoroid' were unveiled as the 'first' working androids who could work as newscasters. Osaka University professor and robotics expert Hiroshi Ishiguro has been making lifelike robots for the past...
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27 Jun 2014
Posted by Luke Galati The women, who are now in their eighties, along with supporters, picketed outside the Japanese embassy to show their discontent towards Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, who they believe should have spoken up on the issue of “comfort women” during his most visit to Japan on Tuesday. The...
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Posted by Luke Galati 
Wheelchair basketball isn't just a game, it's a way of life. “It’s probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for the athletes and the fans,” Joe Higgins, one of the coaches of Canada's national wheelchair basketball team, said in an interview with Nikkei Voice. The 2014 Women’s Wheelchair...
Read more → 18 Jun 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
As a musician, she’s performed around the world, but found her first home away from home at the Blue Note in New York City. There she performed one-week sets for almost nine years, but now Toronto will be welcoming her at Koerner Hall on June 24. I had a chance to talk with Hiromi about her travels,...
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18 Jun 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
International contractors are leaving the country in droves amidst reports of escalating violence targeted towards state security forces and oil field companies. New Delhi's Foreign Ministry stated that 40 of their construction workers have been kidnapped in Iraq and the Turkish Foreign Ministry...
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Posted by Luke Galati 
For the next 15 days, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will host the festival’s wide range of Japanese film from modern samurai flicks to the most visually stunning anime. When the lineup on the opening night extended down the hall and around two corners, some festival organizers began...
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Posted by nikkeistaff 
Nayuta performed at The Rivoli in Toronto on May 16. It was their first time in Toronto. Photo: Yuhi Kimura During NMFT, the band seemed to enjoy performing with smiles all around and a lot of energy, which is the general personality of Kansai people and it helps them attract many people. The...
Read more → 12 Jun 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
According to the Manichi Shimbun, lawmakers are revising an immigration law that would allow foreign skilled workers to stay in the country indefinitely. The law would also simplify passport control procedures for foreign tourists making it a little easier to visit the country. Foreign workers...
Read more → 10 Jun 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
From left side, Go Yamada, Kie Katagi, Shin Kokawa and Noriyuki Inoue who are jizue members. At Lee`s Palace, Toronto before the live. Photo: Takeshi Kato With their combination of playing abilities and skill, the band has taken a new direction taking away their vocals to focus on how their instruments...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion was given the Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of her efforts to build relations between Canada and Japan. The award, a sun surrounded by rays and a rosette, is Japan's fourth highest honour with the likes of actor George Takei as recipients. Some 80 Japanese...
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