Kyo Maclear's new childrens' book tells the story of a Nisei trailblazer
East meets West on the runway at Anime North's Kimono Fashion Show
Collin Morikawa's debut at Canadian Open
Connecting a family's lost fleet to historical documents
Moment in History: "Mount Manzo Nagano," 1997
Nisei Curling Club looks for new members
Toronto FC Japanese Heritage Night
Mikako Tabe talks about working with titans of Japanese cinema
12 Sep 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Tamaki's stories are thoughtful and diverse, but not just for the sake of being diverse. The cover of This One Summer, written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki. One of those voices to emerge on top is Mariko Tamaki. Comicbook.com has raved, “Mariko Tamaki is the best new superhero...
Read more → 30 Jul 2018
Posted by Karri Yano 
Toronto-based author talks about her writing process and new book. Photo courtesy: Kim Moritsugu. The book lifts the curtain on Hollywood television production, giving readers a glimpse at the scandalous drama and action behind the scenes. A suspense fiction, the story follows three ambition women...
Read more → 20 Jul 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Director Masato Harada receives the Special Director's Award for Sekigahara. Photo credit: Yosh Inoue. The latter of these moments is what Japanese director Masato Harada decided to focus on in his battle epic, Sekigahara. The battle of Sekigahara was fought between the Army of the East, led by Tokugawa...
Read more → 18 Jul 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Mayu Matsuoka visits the Toronto Japanese Film Festival. Photo credit: Kelly Fleck. At 23, Matsuoka has become one of Japan's hottest up-and-coming stars, featured in films including powerhouse director Hirokazu Kore-eda's critically acclaimed Shoplifters. Now, Matsuoka is moving away from ensemble...
Read more → 22 May 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Japanese sweets master Junichi Mitsubori makes his first North American visit in Toronto. The next Japanese food poised to take hold in North America is wagashi. Wagashi is an umbrella term for Japanese traditional sweets. They usually come in different sizes and shapes, flavours and colours,...
Read more → 19 Apr 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2018 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts during a ceremony at Rideau Hall, on March 28. Photo Credit: Mcpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall © Osgg, 2018. “For some reason I have always...
Read more → 14 Mar 2018
Posted by Hazuki Koizumi 
TORONTO — “A good dish on the right plate is like a beauty in a kimono,” legendary artist Kitaouji Rosanjin once said. Photo courtesy: Masaharu Takagi. The history of pottery in Mino-province started about 1,300 years ago. The pottery such as dish plates and glasses have been used in daily...
Read more → 12 Mar 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrors creates an unprecedented demand at the AGO. Yayoi Kusama. 'Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity,' 2009, Installation view at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Wood, mirror, plastic, acrylic, LED, black glass, and aluminum. Collection of the artist. Courtesy...
Read more → 15 Feb 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Naoko Takenouchi's intimate art exhibition explores the instinctual process of creating art. Photo credit: Naoko Takenouchi. Takenouchi is a celebrated Canadian glassblowing artist, who has received mid-career grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and has been commissioned to craft the Governor...
Read more → 06 Feb 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Japanese Canadian author makes the CBC competition shortlist. Mark Sakamoto with his memoir, Forgiveness. Photo credit: Matthew O'Mara. Each year the CBC hosts Canada Reads, a "battle of the books" competition. Five Canadian celebrities each chose a book for the competition's shortlist. These...
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