Kimiko's Pearl album, featuring the ballet's original score, contends for two Juno Awards
The legacy of the Dantai: The Fraser River Fishermen’s Association
A fork in the road: The life of Tetsuo "Sam" Sakaki, 1905-1982
RENTAL FAMILY: A BIG-HEARTED REMEDY TO LONELINESS
The Samurai in Our Closet: Uncovering long hidden family history
JAPAN SENDS ITS BEST TO TIFF AND VIFF 2025
Suzu Hirose shines in two films coming to Canada this autumn
The lasting legacy of Frank Moritsugu, 1922 - 2025
Japanese Canadian veterans street banners in Vancouver
Kevin Lau's Kimiko's Pearl Symphonic Suite world premiere with Toronto Symphony Opera
13 Apr 2015
Posted by Devon Rowcliffe 
Madoka Kitao, seen here, is the creator of game Let's Catch the Lion! and an internationally recognized shogi player. Photo courtesy: Madoka Kitao Shogi is Japan’s version of chess and was first played in its current form during the 16th century. The main difference between shogi and Western...
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10 Apr 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Toyota's i-Road at the Canadian International Auto Show. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara The small, three-wheeled electric vehicle travels at a maximum of 60 km/h and is part of the company's goals to reduce gridlock and pollution around the world. Toyota has yet to decide if they will be mass producing...
Read more → 09 Apr 2015
Posted by Ai Nagaoka 
What Japanese companies should come to Toronto next? We've got some ideas. Photo courtesy: WMC. Story by: Ai Nagaoka and Jun Kobayashi This got us thinking, what other Japanese companies could make it here in the big T.O. and Canada in general? There's a whole host of innovative organizations in Japan...
Read more → 08 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Sansho Nakamura performing with props regularly seen in Rakugo performances. Photo courtesy: Sansho Nakamura Sansho Nakamura, a young Rakugoka, was born and raised in Aso, Kumamoto. He studied at Tohoku University and also abroad in Florida before graduating and getting a job at one of Japan's...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
What tablet is right for you? Well, take a look at our tablet guide. Do you want to get an iPad or an Android Tablet? Or what about Amazon's Kindle or Google's Nexus? Well we're here to sort out the best from the rest. Keep in mind that all of these tablets require Wi-Fi to browse the Internet...
Read more → 07 Apr 2015
Posted by Chris Hope 
A group shot of filmmakers in San Francisco including Academy Award winner Chris Tashima, in yellow, and ABC News Anchor David Ono, top. Photo by William Lee / Courtesy Nichi Bei Weekly The trek south with the film had been a long time coming and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Hatsumi is entirely...
Read more → 06 Apr 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Jeffrey Alexander says Japan's beer market is starting to evolve with a growing selection of craft brews. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara At a recent lecture held at the Japan Foundation in Toronto, author Jeffrey Alexander shared with audiences a behind-the-curtain look at Japan's beer culture and the cartel...
Read more → 02 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Light, tasty, and cheese, Uncle Tetsu makes a mean cheese cake for Torotonians. Photos and Words by: Jun Kobayashi and Ai Nagaoka Opening its door on March 18, this spring time opening is now just one of three large Japanese chains that have opened in the city, but Uncle Tetsu is decidedly on the more...
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Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Author Ian Hamilton has produced seven novels about Ava Lee, beginning in 2009 with 'The Water Rat of Wanchai'. Image courtesy: Ian Hamilton Books So on days or nights when no TV shows appeal to us, that’s what we are doing – reading one of the latest batch of mysteries I’ve brought home...
Read more → 01 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Finding real tonkatsu in Toronto is tough, but it's a simple fix at this new restaurant. Words and Photos by: Jun Kobayashi and Ai Nagaoka TORONTO — Mr. Tonkatsu opened its doors a month ago and reviews from customers have been extremely positive, so we decided to give this new place a test for ourselves. Tonkatsu...
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