Giant pigeons carry messages of love and gratitude in Toronto
Bob Izumi, a Canadian pioneer in fishing
Momona Tamada brings iconic character to life
Debbie Ridpath Ohi on putting love and heart on the page
Best of the Toronto Japanese Film Festival (the lighter side)
Hiroshima 75 years later: An interview with survivor Setsuko Thurlow
An Issei's memoir from an earlier pandemic
Peek behind the photos: Interview with food photographer Vincent Noguchi
Hiroshima Nagasaki Day 75th anniversary commemoration
Mariko Tajiri educates Canadians on the evolving world of sake
24 Oct 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The Tashme Project prepares for its national tour. Photo credit: June Park. They discovered both of their families were interned in Tashme and had a desire to share that story. “We didn't know what we wanted to do, but we knew that we wanted to do something. We were both creators, but we had never...
Read more → 18 Oct 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival announced its packed programming lineup for its 22nd edition, running Nov. 8 to 16. "It's a very exciting time for Asian cinema as we are seeing more and more content reach a wider audience and earn both box office and streaming success," said Savine...
Read more → 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...
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