UBC scholarship connects a Japanese Canadian family through the generations
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Miss Okamura and Dr. Banno Wedding Newspaper Clipping
Cousins Janis Bridger and Lara Jean Okihiro share their grandmother's story in new children's book
Maiko Jinushi's "Intimacy and Distances" exhibition asks how we are together when physically remote
Mindfulness in the city: Slow food is soul food
Mata Ashita kicks off new season with workshop exploring family, ancestry, and origin stories
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Edward Chutaro Banno's 1931 UBC Totem Yearbook
Hauntings of the past: Filmmaker Meredith Hama-Brown's "Seagrass" wins big at TIFF
Thornhill Sluggers win the 2023 JC3-Pitch Championship
Smashing stereotypes: Montreal play explores the multifaceted life of Kiyoko Tanaka-Goto
29 Dec 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
And you thought you spent a lot this holiday season. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet has approved a new stimulus package worth $29 billion, or 3.5-trillion Yen, this past weekend to help fire up Japan's slumping economy. The package is designed to help small businesses and the household...
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18 Dec 2014
Posted by David Tsubouchi 
It is true that we get bombarded by advertising on TV and in stores as soon as Halloween is finished. It is also true that there is a lot of pressure on children to ask for presents that are touted to be better and more improved when what they are is more expensive. This pressure is passed on to the parents,...
Read more → 16 Dec 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
According to an article featured on Yahoo New Japan, the Blue Jays are currently in the running for Hanshin Tiger Takashi Toritani. The San Diego Padres and the Hanshin Tigers, who are trying to retain him, will also be bidding to scoop up the shortstop. Toritani, who is 33-years-old, has made...
Read more → 15 Dec 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Whether it's for family or friends, loved ones or that Japanophile in your life we've got a suggestion here and a little hint there that might turn your window shopping into actual shopping this year. Please take a look at the items our editorial staff have assembled and have a happy holiday!
Read more → 04 Dec 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
In late November, the two, along with producer Ko Mori, met with fans to promote their film's upcoming screenings in Canadian cinemas. From December 5th to the 10th, the film will be showing at the Cineplex at Yonge and Dundas square and the crew hopes it'll be a big success with moviegoers and Japanophiles...
Read more → 01 Dec 2014
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Michael Mori has many achievements under his belt, including a Juno nomination, but one of his biggest achievements was yet to come. While in Toronto for the Juno awards in 2011, Mori decided to hand out some resumes. It was at that time he struck up a conversation with Wayne Strongman, the artistic...
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