Mindfulness in the city: Shoshin or beginner's mind
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Nimi shoten mosaic
Kunji Ikeda explores stories from the stage in new podcast
Mata Ashita launch brings together Japanese Canadians from across the country
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Mochi making at the Nishimuras
Lessons from a mountain town: Kokoro my life
The journey of a piece of furniture and family history
Recipe: Senbei-breaded chicken fingers
Lessons from Ochi: Healthy and mindful food habits
Exploring the sprawling and complex history of Japanese Canadian gardens
12 Jun 2016
Posted by Timothy O'Mara 
As a Japan English Teacher you can be sent anywhere in the country from northern Hokkaido to even a small island off of the coast. Moving there can be stressful, but preparation helps immensely. Photo courtesy: Pixabay With a little less than two months before I depart from my home to travel to a new one in Japan, so...
Read more → 16 May 2016
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Chuck Terada, left, was an infielder with the Vancouver Asahi in the 1940s. Fark Shiraishi, centre, Kaye Kaminishi, right. Photo courtesy: NNM Seeing Chuck in the Asahi uniform brought back special memories to me because he was a Kitsilanoite as were Asahi icons Roy Yamamura, Reg Yasui and Bob (Yasui)...
Read more → 15 Apr 2016
Posted by David Tsubouchi 
Checking someone online is a normal part of research for interviews, so there's good cause to take using social media on your computer seriously. Athletes depend on reflexes when they compete. Thought blends in with muscle memory so that action and reaction are almost instantaneous. This is good...
Read more → 17 Mar 2016
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Q-Tips are for ear care, but should not be put into your ear canal. Photo courtesy: Pixabay In Asia, these ear spoons, as they are also called, are traditionally made from bamboo and in the modern era out of plastic or stainless steel. Currently use of ear picks to remove wax is discouraged by some...
Read more → 16 Mar 2016
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Harry Henning was a Staff Sergeant in the Toronto Police Service and a teacher of the Kodokan Judo in Eastern Canada who inspired his students. Photo courtesy: Brad Henning That occurred in early November at a funeral home in Mississauga. Then on November 28, there was a second such event with no religious...
Read more → 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...
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