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
23 May 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — When Edmonton taiko drummer Greg Shimizu and his partner Twilla were deciding on a name for their taiko duo, Shimizu says he was inspired by the actions of his grandfather 60 years before. Photo courtesy: Greg Shimizu. Choosing, “Booming Tree Taiko Duo,” as a way to honour...
Read more → 09 May 2018
Posted by Anton Wagner 
The 13-member board also voted "that city council and the Board of Health request the Government of Canada to sign the United Nations Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons." The vote immediately followed presentations by Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow, psychiatrist Dr. Frank Sommers, and representatives...
Read more → 22 Mar 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Paul Kariya accepting his Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) ring from HHOF Chairman, and hockey legend, Lanny McDonald on Nov. 12, 2017. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. The two rings, a 1993 junior world championship ring and 1994 world championship ring were donated by Kariya to the HHOF. Toronto Police...
Read more → 13 Mar 2018
Posted by Maki Kimura 
A little panda named Xiang Xiang is creating a craze around pandas. Photos courtesy: Midori. The viewing to see Xiang Xiang finally began on Dec. 19. Four hundred groups (each group with up to five people) per day could watch Xiang Xiang, and the tickets were given out by lottery. On the most...
Read more → 14 Feb 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
TOKYO — A recent survey in Japan found that 60 per cent of single women are not interested in romantic relationships because they are too busy and tired from work. The survey, from Japanese dating website cocolini.jp, found that women are too exhausted from working to be interested in dating....
Read more → 08 Feb 2018
Posted by Dr. Vinay Jindal 
Setsuko Thurlow accepts Nobel Peace Prize for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons with a stirring and inspiring lecture. Berit Reiss-Andersen, Beatrice Fihn and Setsuko Thurlow at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. Photo courtesy: ICAN The audience at the Nobel Peace Centre...
Read more → 06 Feb 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The snow falling in Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo. Snowstorm brings delays to planes, trains and automobiles. Photo courtesy: TAK1701D/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. The storm brought cancellations to flights, delays to trains and buses as well as highway and road closures, as snow fell throughout the day. This...
Read more → 24 Jan 2018
Posted by Irene Shimoda 
Brigadier-General Steven Moritsugu receiving the insignia of Officer of the Order of Military Merit from Governor General Julie Payette on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Photo Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall, OSGG Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief...
Read more → 15 Jan 2018
Posted by Anton Wagner
Toronto Mayor John Tory presenting Setsuko Thurlow with the certificate at the city council meeting. Photo courtesy: Toronto City Council. Thurlow will be accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The Nobel Peace Prize recognizes...
Read more → 20 Nov 2017
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The evening was a celebration of the new wave of Japanese immigrants who came to Canada, after immigration laws were lifted in 1967. The room was filled with tables of Japanese and Western inspired dinner and desserts. The evening was filled with entertainment, from live traditional and contemporary...
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