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
Celebrating Chiropractic Diversity in Asian Heritage Month
Mindfulness in the city: Unpacking regrets
Natural JapanEats brings healthy Japanese treats to farmers' markets
Mitski delivers raw and emotional show at Toronto's Massey Hall
Discovery at the roots: Dance artist Jennifer Aoki explores shinrin-yoku through dance
Journalist Mary Ito's dive into the world of podcasting
Mindfulness in the world: Comfort in culture
The JCCC launches two new programs to support the community's seniors
18 May 2022
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Nineteen-year-old Frank Moritsugu sitting on the roof of one of the Yard Creek camp shacks in 1943. Repository: JCCC. Collection: Dawn Miike Collection, Accession Number: 2014.02.01.09. During 1942, we were kicked out and sent more than 100 miles inland after Japan entered the Second World War....
Read more → 26 Apr 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Through regret we realize what is really important in life. Caroline's aunts Betty (left) and Helen (right). Both loved cooking and sharing food. Helen was exceptionally good at baking bread and cakes. Photo courtesy: Caroline Ishii. What is regret? According to psychologist Melanie Greenberg...
Read more → 23 Mar 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Finding comfort in uncomfortable times by connecting to culture. Left: Columnist Caroline Ishii and her mother, Suyeko. Right: Osechi ryori is traditional New Year's food. When Caroline cooks Japanese food, she feels her mother is close. With the collapse of the FSU in 1991, Ukraine became an independent...
Read more → 18 Mar 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
By: Nigel Town Title: "WIMO Meeting Minutes 1955 - 1962 & Constitution." Collection: Tanaka Family Collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 1997.8.15.1.1. Year: 1955. This group’s history has come to us through a new treasure in the repository, donated by Miyoshi...
Read more → 20 Jan 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
In no particular order, here's what I like: walks in nature, sunsets, Japanese food and sushi, dogs, Bunwich the pet pig at Juniper Farm, vibrant colours and interesting designs, writing, connection with friends and eating out, again! Hearts of all kinds. Having fun and laughing! Photos courtesy:...
Read more → 18 Jan 2022
Posted by Caitlyn Pascal 
A photo of a Japanese Rolling Ball game booth in Coney Island in 1904. Simple by modern standards, tamakorogashi (玉ころがし), or Japanese Rolling Ball in North America, might be the birthplace of modern redemption arcades. Redemption arcades—where you play a game for tickets/points to redeem...
Read more → 17 Nov 2021
Posted by nikkeivoice 
This yokan cutter was used by the Yamake family in their bakery. Title: Yokan Cutter. Collection: Yamake Family Collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 1997.9.10. Year: circa 1920. By Mandy Choie This yokan cutter is made from a thin metal loop, shaped by bending and creasing...
Read more → 11 Nov 2021
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
A few days before his Bayview United Church Remembrance Day address, Second World War veteran Frank Moritsugu took part in the Toronto JCCC's observance of the same annual event. Photo credit: Kelly Fleck Here is the speech I gave to that special service in 2019: Thank you very much for inviting...
Read more → 21 Oct 2021
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
The Ishii Stone Bowl. This meal explores the legend of the stone soup, where everyone contributes a small amount to make a shared meal. At Juniper Farm, everyone works together to plant seeds, tend crops, and harvest produce to make this bowl. Photo credit: Juniper Farm. WAKEFIELD, Que. — Growing...
Read more → 19 Oct 2021
Posted by Lisa Uyeda 
Title: Kaye Kaminishi's Asahi Team Sweater. Collection: Kaye Kaminishi collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 1998.6.2. Year: circa 1939 This sweater is one of four known original Asahi team uniforms to have survived since the team's last game in 1941. The other three...
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