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The legacy of the Dantai: The Fraser River Fishermen’s Association
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JAPAN SENDS ITS BEST TO TIFF AND VIFF 2025
Suzu Hirose shines in two films coming to Canada this autumn
08 Apr 2015
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Posted by Ai Nagaoka 
Pre-paid SIM cards would allow Android phone owners to use their devices in Japan in a convenient and simple way. Photo courtesy: NTT Co-developed by NTT Communications Corp. and U.S. retail-machine manufacturer ZoomSystems, visitors to Japan could soon be able to buy pre-paid SIM Cards at airports...
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Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Previously, the end of the shinkansen line West from Tokyo was Nagano city, which still left about 200 km of local train lines to Kanazawa. Now the new line goes directly into the heart of the Kanazawa via Iiyama st., Jyouetsu-myouko st., Itoigawa st., Kurobe-unadukionsen st., Toyama st. and Sinntakaoka...
Read more → 16 Mar 2015
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Kodo's pulse-pounding performance shook Toronto audiences this past weekend. Photo courtesy: Kodo A buzz went through the audience members as the doors opened one hour before the show. The huge venue seemed almost too large to be filled, but in a few moments there wasn't a seat left. The lighting...
Read more → 12 Mar 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Binnenhof, Hofvijver and flag of the Netherlands, The Hague (Netherlands). Photo By: Markus Bernet (WMC) Based on The Treaty of Trade and Navigation between Netherlands and Japan, which was created in 1912, the change means that Dutch employers will no longer be required to sponsor Japanese employees...
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