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
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 → 05 Oct 2016
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Shoppers eagerly wait at the entrance to Uniqlo's Toronto Eaton Centre location, who hosted the first store opening in Canada. Photo courtesy: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Lineups at times spanned almost a block, as shoppers eagerly waited up to three hours to step into the 27,400 square foot, two level flagship...
Read more → 04 Oct 2016
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The new speakers series aims to start conversations with Japanese-Canadians. Photo credit: Ikuko Suematsu. Every month, the series offers up a slate of prominent or up-and-coming Japanese-Canadians in the community to start conversations by sharing their stories and then answering questions. Japanese-Canadians...
Read more → 07 Sep 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
In a rare video statement, Emperor Akihito spoke candidly about his declining health, hinting his wish to step down as emperor. What will this mean for the future of monarchy in Japan? Photo courtesy: U.S. State Department Flickr. “I am already 80 years old, and fortunately, I am now in good...
Read more → 02 Sep 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
In a photo taken from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Suomi NPP Satellite, Typhoon Lionrock can be seen in the Southwestern area over the Greater Tokyo Area on August 22, 2016. Photo Courtesy: NASA IAWIZUMI- Typhoon Lionrock caused damage, devastation and distress when...
Read more → 11 Aug 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
August 11, 2016 marked the first ever Mountain Day in Japan. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay Other national holidays also pay homage to very specific things, these include Coming of Age Day in January, Greenery Day in May, Marine Day in July and Respect for the Aged Day in September. Japanese lawmakers...
Read more → 08 Aug 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
Emperor Akihito released a video message Monday, which suggests that he might renounce the throne. Photo courtesy: United States Marine Corps. "I am already 80 years old, and fortunately, I am now in good health. However, when I consider that my fitness level is gradually declining, I am worried...
Read more → 04 Aug 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile into Japanese territory on Wednesday, causing the United Nations to quickly launch into action. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Pyongyang's actions "a serious threat to Japan's security" and "an unforgivable act of violence," in a statement...
Read more → 02 Aug 2016
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
"We are genki," says Sarah Campeau, a Japan English Teacher (JET) who will soon be teaching in Nara-ken, Japan. Campeau is part of a group of 185 JETs leaving Canada this year to participate in the program. Over 185 Canadian JETs will be travelling to the country this year, joining over 1800 teachers...
Read more → 27 Jul 2016
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Police cars lined up outside of Tsukui Yamayuri-en, a home for the disabled, where 19 people were killed and 25 more injured in one of Japan's worst mass murders. Photo credit: Instagram. Uematsu allegedly tied up staff and took the keys for the residences in the facilities, according to local...
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