Mindfulness in the city: Shoshin or beginner's mind
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Nimi shoten mosaic
Kunji Ikeda explores stories from the stage in new podcast
Mata Ashita launch brings together Japanese Canadians from across the country
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Mochi making at the Nishimuras
Lessons from a mountain town: Kokoro my life
The journey of a piece of furniture and family history
Recipe: Senbei-breaded chicken fingers
Lessons from Ochi: Healthy and mindful food habits
Exploring the sprawling and complex history of Japanese Canadian gardens
07 Jan 2015
Posted by Asha Walker 
The Japanese company is known for their simple yet sleek products that bring everyday objects to their simplest of forms, and there's a wide range of products available. The displays are clean and crisp, and you can't help but feel the company hopes to show customers why they're a household name...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Bob Cartner, a senior VP with Toyota’s US office, said the technology has a high social value and this move will help speed up research on the alternative fuel source for cars. In a world where it's predicted that oil deposits will run dry over the next 50 years, Toyota seems to be looking far...
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Posted by nikkeistaff 
The root is an ingredient in a traditional Japanese dish many might not be familiar with, but Okada has kept up the tradition since immigrating to Canada 35 years ago. Okada keeps Japan's traditional meals close to his heart and every year since he started working as a chef 45 years ago, he’s made...
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Posted by Diana Duong 
*** 1. Start with a mass exodus The only way to keep the effects for the long-term is to incorporate it into the everyday and accept it as a part of your lifestyle. Kondo suggests changing your organization habits by clearing out the pointless clutter in one shot – clothes you never wear, textbooks...
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Posted by nikkeistaff 
A McDonald's spokesperson said the contaminated nuggets were recalled back to its Tokyo headquarters for investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal. "We are starting to investigate how this could have happened," a company spokeswoman has said. The nuggets were traced back to a factory...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Every January, officials warn about the potential hazards of the sticky treat. Made from pounded rice, mochi usually starts out frozen and is then baked until the outside is hard and the inside is soft. Despite warnings, a few elderly eaters will die every year and many more will be sent to hospital....
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Posted by Luke Galati 
His small gold earring sparkles. His jet-black hair glistens. And the Oscar that he just won for Best Live Action Short Film shines. The thirteen-inch statue is plated in gold and weighs just over eight pounds. He grips it tightly in his left hand. For Tashima, the award serves as recognition for the leap...
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