Fan Club Ohtani Canada highlights Shohei Ohtani's achievements and character
Remembering the Japanese Canadians of Ucluelet
New road in Don Mills named in architect Raymond Moriyama's honour
Living with COVID: To mask or not to mask?
Actor Hiro Kanagawa on exploring Japanese Canadian identity in R. A. Shiomi's "Yellow Fever"
Mindfulness in the city: Planting seed of love
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Kinori Oka’s Tanka Poem
Curator Samantha Kuniko Marsh explores culture, identity, and family through Dr. Henry Shimizu's art
Frankly Speaking: Eighty years ago the world changed for Japanese Canadians
06 Nov 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
While a first-time traveler to the city might be a bit intimidated by the size and scope of the place, I found the city to be one of the most welcoming and easy to navigate places I’ve ever been. (Got to thank Google Maps for being so intuitive). But as someone who might be thinking about going...
Read more → 04 Nov 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Property. It’s something lost by all who were forcibly evacuated as Enemy Aliens, although the size and shape of what was taken is always different. From fishing boats, businesses, and homes; heirlooms, treasures, and memories, they were all part of the Canadian government’s systematic dismantlement...
Read more → 04 Nov 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
At Huntington University's convocation held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Tsubouchi was conferred a honourary doctorate of sacred letters in recognition of his service to his community and promoting humanitarian causes. Huntington University alumni, Ontario politicians, and community...
Read more → 11 Oct 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Taking over the role from Eiji Yamamoto, Nakayama brings a wealth of experience to this position. Joining Japan's Ministry of Foreign affairs 32 years ago, he has held posts all across Europe and South-East Asia. He also has experience in Japan's Ministry of Finance helping Japanese companies with...
Read more → 22 Sep 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Featured image: Sam Bradd with the final product made at the Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference. VANCOUVER – Sam Bradd's markers take the chaos of a brainstorming session and helps them to flow in a way that does much more than just the average board-meeting-minutes. As a graphic recorder,...
Read more → 15 Sep 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
The semi-finals pitted HollisWealth, led by Paul Takasaki against Back2feet captained by Glen Kawaguchi & Mike Ogino) and Hoult-Hellewell Trophies (Jon Nagamatsu & Rob Takimoto) against Wietzes Toyota. HollisWealth defeated Back2feet 26 – 25 with a walk off homerun by Marc Okada in the bottom...
Read more → 12 Sep 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
A number of thoughts crossed my mind. First of all Jerry is police officer with the Thunder Bay Police Services but the subject line of “Book” did not convey any sense of urgency or dire circumstance. Filled with curiosity I called Jerry. “Hello, Jerry,” I said. “It’s your cousin,...
Read more → 20 Aug 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Born on February 5, 1903, Momoi became a chemistry teacher in Fukushima and post World World II became a high school principal in Saitama Prefectures until he retired, according to NHK World. Officials visited him in a care home in Tokyo and presented him with the certificate. Japan now boasts,...
Read more → 05 Aug 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Luckily, Ghibli is still alive. During a documentary broadcast of The Kingdoms of Dream and Madness, studio co-founder and general manager Toshio Suzuki discussed the future of the studio and the changes needed to stay operating. “Big changes in all aspects of our operations,” Suzuki said...
Read more → 02 Aug 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Nikkei Voice is looking survey its readers to see who they think will be taking the seat as Toronto's mayor. Survey results will be published in our October issue ahead of the October 27th election. Follow the link below to participate! Nikkei Voice Toronto Mayoral Survey
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