Kevin Lau's Kimiko's Pearl Symphonic Suite world premiere with Toronto Symphony Opera
Gary Kawaguchi conferred Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Omote: A melding of artistic expressions and experiences
Suzanne Hartmann's hybrid memoir explores convergence of personal and community stories
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to visit 35 cities in the U.S. and Canada with new program
Past and present collide in dancer Takako Segawa's new performance
Artist Miya Turnbull reveals the layers beneath in new solo exhibition
JCAM's Aurora Dance Group hosts a weekend of friendship and fun through Japanese folk dance
The Hollow Man: JC artist looking for community feedback
Author Lynne Kutsukake explores the bustling art world of '70s Tokyo in The Art of Vanishing
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...
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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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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...
Read more → 14 Oct 2021
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
The fresh autumn harvest at Juniper Farm last month. As a chef at Juniper Farm, Caroline uses the fresh, organic ingredients to make dishes like Japanese curry. Photo credit: Juniper Farm. When I want to introduce Japanese home cooking to customers, I start with Japanese curry. People are often...
Read more → 17 Jun 2021
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Falling out of love with food when cooking for one. Photo credits: Caroline Ishii. Instead of the love affair, I thought I had with food, it's been more of a tumultuous love-hate relationship. I've come to this realization while making food for myself at home. Alone in my kitchen, I am not inspired...
Read more → 09 Jun 2021
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Title: "Prince Chichibu's visit to Canada 2." Collection: Shigetaka (Steve) Sasaki Family fonds. Accession Number: 2011.64.7.1.2. Year: circa 1937. By Jeffery Chong Although the film is titled Prince Chichibu's visit to Canada 2 by its original creator, Prince Chichibu does not appear in this...
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