Frankly speaking: Thankful for another great Arigato Day
Carleton University dives into Japanese Canadian redress history
Soccer star Tsubasa Endo greets fans during Japanese Heritage Night
Finding inspiration in real life
Author Sarah Kuhn on becoming the (super)hero of your own story
Learning how to move forward versus moving on
Chieri Uegaki honours her father's legacy in new book
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
09 Feb 2016
Posted by Gil Asakawa 
Japanese Americans and Muslim Americans march in solidarity for unity between all Americans in the face of tragedy and fear. Photo by: Gil Asakawa Two nights after attending the show and while we were still in New York, the Paris attacks happened. The next day, we had scheduled a visit to the 9/11...
Read more → 07 Feb 2016
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Tom Takashima died in November last year. He was 93 years old. Photo courtesy: Terence Takahashi Tom’s celebration was held at a funeral home in nearby Mississauga. Although a church minister chaired the program, there were no prayers or hymns. Instead the program opened with Tom’s three grownup...
Read more → 16 Dec 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Bowling teams limber up for a round at the Nisei West End Bowling League. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara For instance, at our West End Nisei 5-Pin Bowling League, there are others older than me who bowl better, too. At the Wynford Seniors Club, several active members are older than 93. What’s more,...
Read more → 15 Dec 2015
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Ginger root, seen here, is often used as a natural way to treat nausea. Photo courtesy: Pixabay When I start to get the sniffles, cough or the scratchiness of a sore throat I reach for the spicy ginger. I steep a fresh ginger honey tea and chug that all day. I make my Dad’s famous Taiwanese...
Read more → 24 Nov 2015
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Finding a good sleeping position is a good first step in preventing snoring. Photo courtesy: WMC The proportion rises to 40 per cent after age 40 and 45 per cent after age 55. It can be an intermittent or a regular problem that can lead to daytime tiredness and sleepiness. The two most common adverse...
Read more → 13 Nov 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
With the election settled happily, we turned back to the Blue Jays and their pursuit of the World Series. Sadly, on Friday the 23rd, despite Jose Bautista's heroic homers, Kansas City took the league championship. Photo courtesy: Pixabay No more Harper after putting up with him for nine years. And the national...
Read more → 22 Oct 2015
Posted by Gil Asakawa 
Gil Asakawa in Tokyo in the early 1960s, living out his cowboy dreams like any American kid, except he was in the land of the samurai. Photo courtesy: Gil Asakawa Facebook was just getting started when the book was originally published, and frankly, Asians have found our voice and carved out a significant...
Read more → 14 Oct 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
I sat on a bench at Maryvale Park to watch the last few innings of the 2015 slopitch season. One thing that quite impressed me was how these playing oldsters were so into it. Photo courtesy: Pixabay I’ll never forget when Woody Herman’s version of ’Tis Autumn came out in the early 1940s....
Read more → 09 Sep 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Unagi is a freshwater fish and is often served barbecued on top of a bed of rice. It's delicious and salty, and a staple Japanese dish. Photo courtesy: WMC And picking up my chopsticks, I enjoyed every bit of this meal. The only thing missing was a bit of fukujinzuke, the so-called seasoned vegetables...
Read more → 27 Jul 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Hiroshima city devastated by the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. Photo taken from the US aircraft Enola Gay. Photo courtesy: WMC With the 70th anniversary of that climactic event coming this summer, he wanted to report on my personal reactions at that crucial time. (By the way, Nikka Times was converted...
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