"The Zen Diary": A feast for the eyes and the soul
JCAM shares Japanese Canadian culture at Folklorama Festival
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: "Dollars Must Take Over"
Upsets reign supreme in JC3-Pitch semifinals
Kate Kamo McHugh's 20 Grains of Rice seeks to reclaim lost culture and identity
JCAM's Aurora Dancer Group celebrate 25 years with Silk & Saké fundraiser
David Mura's work continues to push readers to question the world
Mindfulness in the city: Summer playbook
Darcy Tamayose on exploring hauntings by ghosts, grief, and guilt
Drawing attention to the stigma surrounding addiction and homelessness
16 May 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Dr. Ailin Oishi talks to the Ontario Chiropractic Association on embracing cultural norms into her practice. Photo courtesy: Dr. Ailin Oishi. By: John Bromley, OCA Special to Nikkei Voice This article was reprinted from the Ontario Chiropractic Association's initiative to celebrate Asian Heritage...
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12 Oct 2016
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Japanese cell biologist Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Oct. 3 for his work in autophagy. Photo courtesy: Tokyo Institute for Technology. Autophagy, a Greek term that means 'self-eating' is the process in which cells recycle used or unnecessary components...
Read more → 15 Sep 2016
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Japanese Canadian gastroenterologist was recognized for his work with end stage liver disease. From left to right, B.C. Premier Christy Clark, Dr. Eric Yoshida and Lt. Gov. Judith Guichan during the Order of B.C. ceremony at Government House. Photo courtesy: Province of British Columbia. Yoshida,...
Read more → 17 Jul 2014
Posted by Luke Galati 
Alex Yanoshita led the charge, donating $100,000 to the three year-old campaign that has a goal of raising $2 million to help preserve the Momiji Community Centre that primarily serves senior Japanese Canadians at the Momiji elderly citizens home. The Momiji Health Care Society has now raised...
Read more → 23 Dec 2013
Posted by Matthew O'Mara By Matthew O'Mara Weekends are a breath of Fresh Air for CBC Radio listeners. Early on Saturdays and Sundays, CBC Host Mary Ito brings a three-hour program that discusses everything from the best books to serious health issues. It’s a chance for Canadians to cast aside stories like Rob Ford for something...
Read more → 16 Dec 2013
Posted by nikkeivoice 
By Miki Nomura There are so many different ways to celebrate the holidays in Japan, but celebrations vary for each family. It might sound strange to you, but Christmas is an event mainly for couples and New Year’s Day is for families here in Japan. We don’t usually spend our time with our families...
Read more → 26 Nov 2013
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
By Dr. Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou An average adult requires around 7.5-8 hours of sleep a night to function. Some need more and some need less depending upon the individual and determined by genetics and the environment. The amount of sleep adults are actually getting today has declined compared to the past...
Read more → 10 Sep 2013
Posted by nikkeistaff 
By Dr. Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou Urinary incontinence is a problem that increases with age affecting 30 per cent of seniors living in the community and between 50-84 per cent living in long-term care facilities. Women are three times more likely than men to be incontinent, due to the physical stresses...
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