Sakura: A reminder of Japanese Canadian history in Victoria
"The History of the Japanese Canadian Cenotaph," 1920 - 2014
Artist Mariko Ando explores the art of yesteryear
History meets hi-tech with East of the Rockies
Global survey targets Nikkei young adults
Journalist Mary Ito launches unique learning festival
History comes to life in Historica Canada Heritage Minute
Dr. Juhn Wada inducted into Hall of Honour
17 Sep 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Gosei Stéphane Hamade visits the Japanese village where his grandfather came from. Joe and Stéphane Hamade at the site of Joe's old home in Mio, Wakayama prefecture, Japan in 2000. Photo courtesy: Bill Hamade. Stéphane's trip to Mio began with a photograph of his grandfather, Joseph “Joe”...
Read more → 12 Sep 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Tamaki's stories are thoughtful and diverse, but not just for the sake of being diverse. The cover of This One Summer, written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki. One of those voices to emerge on top is Mariko Tamaki. Comicbook.com has raved, “Mariko Tamaki is the best new superhero...
Read more → 10 Sep 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Pastor Stan Yokota accepted the Pioneer Award for the Japanese Gospel Church in Toronto at Nostalgia Night on July 28. Many Japanese Canadians found a sense of community and support in the Japanese churches that formed in Toronto after the war. Four of these churches were recognized with the Heritage...
Read more → 15 Aug 2018
Posted by Judi Clark 
Changing Tides was chosen as a book that contributes to the understanding and enjoyment of B.C. This prize is awarded to the book that contributes the most to the enjoyment and understanding of British Columbia. The winners of the 34th annual BC Book Prizes were announced at a gala in Vancouver...
Read more → 14 Aug 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Consul-General of Japan Takako Ito along with donors and community members take part in a ceremonial sod-turning at Markham Civic Centre on June 23. Photo credit: Consulate General of Japan. A total of 80 trees were planted to commemorate the 90th anniversary...
Read more → 01 Aug 2018
Posted by Joe Liao 
This photograph shows Marie Katsuno (right) with her friend, Michiko Saito, in August 1946, aboard the USS General M.C. Meigs, a ship once used to transport troops for the United States during the Second World War and Korean War. Marie was being ‘repatriated’ to Japan. From the Canadian government’s...
Read more → 31 Jul 2018
Posted by Melissa Kawaguchi 
Four Ontario authors win prestigious 2018 Trillium Book Awards | Kyo Maclear, Birds Art Life; Aurélie Resch, Sous le soleil de midi; Pino Coluccio, Class Clown (Poetry); Sylvie Bérard Oubliez (French Poetry) Photo credit: CNW Group/Ontario Media Development Corporation. Published in 2017,...
Read more → 30 Jul 2018
Posted by Karri Yano 
Toronto-based author talks about her writing process and new book. Photo courtesy: Kim Moritsugu. The book lifts the curtain on Hollywood television production, giving readers a glimpse at the scandalous drama and action behind the scenes. A suspense fiction, the story follows three ambition women...
Read more → 27 Jul 2018
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Canadians get what might be their last look at Ichiro Suzuki during batting practice before a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners in Toronto on May 9. Photo credit: Jonathan Eto. A new species of wasp was named in honour of Ichiro. Diolcogaster ichiroi was discovered and named...
Read more → 26 Jul 2018
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
New York Yankees rookie catcher, Kyle Higashioka during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Yankees at the Rogers Centre on July 8. Photo credit: Jonathan Eto. Before the fireworks, the yonsei hapa player from Huntington Beach, Calif. played only 14 games for the Yankees last year, and started...
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