Kevin Lau's Kimiko's Pearl Symphonic Suite world premiere with Toronto Symphony Opera
Gary Kawaguchi conferred Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
Omote: A melding of artistic expressions and experiences
Suzanne Hartmann's hybrid memoir explores convergence of personal and community stories
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to visit 35 cities in the U.S. and Canada with new program
Past and present collide in dancer Takako Segawa's new performance
Artist Miya Turnbull reveals the layers beneath in new solo exhibition
JCAM's Aurora Dance Group hosts a weekend of friendship and fun through Japanese folk dance
The Hollow Man: JC artist looking for community feedback
Author Lynne Kutsukake explores the bustling art world of '70s Tokyo in The Art of Vanishing
08 May 2020
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
New PBS docu-series explores personal histories of Asian Americans. Photo courtesy: WETA. Buddy Uno, the oldest of the 10 American-born Uno children, goes to Japan to work as a foreign correspondent, after being rejected by American publications because of his ethnicity. While in Japan, Buddy...
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06 Mar 2020
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The redesigned Mitsubishi 2021 Mirage, hits Canadian dealerships in the late summer 2020. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. “There's naturally a transition of consumers that are just gravitating out of cars, from compact cars or subcompact cars, to SUVs,” Steve Carter, marketing director of Mitsubishi...
Read more → 04 Mar 2020
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Itabashi Garden in Burlington is located behind the Tansley Woods Community Centre at 1996 Itabashi Way. The garden opened on Canada Day. Photo credit: Richard Mandelkorn Photography. Itabashi Garden, located behind the Tansley Woods Community Centre, is a blend of Japanese design elements with...
Read more → 13 Jan 2020
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Standing (left to right): James Heron, Kim Takeuchi, Gary Kawaguchi, Deedee Yatabe. Sitting: Jan Nobuto, Shizue Kobayashi, Betty Moritsugu, Frank Moritsugu, Tak Irizawa, Stuart Seki, Lydia Yatabe and Kazue Irizawa. Photos credit: Kelly Fleck. Two Nisei veterans and one Sansei veteran, along with...
Read more → 21 Oct 2019
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Yonsei receives funding to create film about Lethbridge Nikkei. Screenshot of The Nikkei Way pitch video. Gordon is producing a new documentary, called The Nikkei Way, dives into the history of Japanese Canadians. It also explores how the community is now ingrained and influences the wider Lethbridge...
Read more → 16 Oct 2019
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Consul-General of Japan Takako Ito presents the Foreign Minister's Commendation to Nagata Shachu artist director Kiyoshi Nagata. Photo credit: Kelly Fleck. The group has composed over 100 original songs, performed yearly concert series and toured around the world. Also focusing on educational...
Read more → 10 Sep 2019
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Support Our Kids and Spiral Garden spend the day communicating through art. Support Our Kids Japanese students and Spiral Garden campers in front of the flag they decorated together with their colourful handprints. Spiral Garden is a summer day camp for children with and without physical disabilities...
Read more → 13 Aug 2019
Posted by Michael Abe 
The Fukuyama family built up a flourishing fishing company. (Pictured): One of Howe Sound Fisheries boats. Photo credit: Susan Fukuyama. At the launch, I spoke about Susan Fukuyama and her family. A Sansei, third generation Japanese Canadian who lives in Victoria, Susan has a deep family history...
Read more → 19 Jun 2019
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Burlington celebrates 30th anniversary with Japanese sister city. Photo credits: Dr. Jonathan Eto. BURLINGTON — Burlington’s Sakura Festival was one of five special events celebrating the 30th anniversary of its twinning agreement with Itabashi City, a special ward in Tokyo’s Metropolis in Japan,...
Read more → 10 Jun 2019
Posted by Cary Rothbart 
Momiji Foundation unveils a plaque dedicated to Fred Sasaki. Fred Sasaki's children and their partners attended the small ceremony unveiling a dedicated plaque. Left to right: Karen Sasaki, Joan Sasaki, Paul Sasaki and Rick Grant. Photo credits: Cary Rothbart. The plaque is meant to be a special...
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