Monarch butterflies connect seniors to nature and memories
Toronto Japanese Garden Club honours its roots on its 70th anniversary
Rediscovering an incredible story of community and resilience in New Westminster
Mindfulness in the summer: Marinating happiness
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Elceehi 1946 Annual
Artist Lisa Taniguchi creates art for fun and fundraising with the Be Kind Club
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
23 Aug 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Above is a collage of some of the things on Caroline's summer list of happiness. which includes forest walks, swimming in lakes, sunsets, farmers' markets and fresh local vegetables and fruit, poutine, cafe au lait, flowers, and, of course, ice cream! Photos courtesy: Caroline Ishii. There is a scientific...
Read more → 18 Aug 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Title: "Elceehi 1946 Annual." Collection: Midge Ayukawa Collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 1995.133.1.4.6.12. Year: 2013. By: Nigel Town This work brings to light the strength, resilience, and contributions of these writers, activists, scientists, and more. A standout...
Read more → 20 Jun 2022
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Wearing a face mask has become a politically polarizing issue in North America. In Japan, masks are worn daily for many reasons. Photo credit: Miki Yoshihito from Sapporo City, Hokkaido, JAPAN, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. If you’ve received a second or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,...
Read more → 26 May 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Caroline and her editor Laura celebrating at the Ottawa book launch of The Accidental Chef. Photo courtesy: Caroline Ishii. The Four Agreements A book that has significantly impacted my life is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom, advocating for freedom...
Read more → 25 May 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Left: "A Portrait of Sanzo and Kinori Oka; New Denver, B.C." Oka Family Collection. Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 2001.28.2.1.17. Year: 1945. Right: "Kinori Oka’s Tanka Poem." Oka Family Collection. Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 2001.28.4.2.1.173. Year: 1975 By: Nigel...
Read more → 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:...
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