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
LiterAsian writers festival spotlights the diverse voices of Pan-Asian authors
Canada and the Atom Bomb photo exhibition at Toronto City Hall
Treasures from the Nikkei National Museum: Sumitsubo belonging to Kenichi Maeno
A ladder across the globe: Collaborative project connects Canadian and Japanese artist
18 Mar 2016
Posted by Kayla Isomura 
Cara Seccafien, a member of the WePress collective, gives a demonstration of the letterpress showing off some of the tools available at the makerspace. WePress opened its doors on February 8 to more than 100 people who wanted to see its letterpress and 3D printer in action. “It’s exciting...
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17 Mar 2016
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Q-Tips are for ear care, but should not be put into your ear canal. Photo courtesy: Pixabay In Asia, these ear spoons, as they are also called, are traditionally made from bamboo and in the modern era out of plastic or stainless steel. Currently use of ear picks to remove wax is discouraged by some...
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Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Harry Henning was a Staff Sergeant in the Toronto Police Service and a teacher of the Kodokan Judo in Eastern Canada who inspired his students. Photo courtesy: Brad Henning That occurred in early November at a funeral home in Mississauga. Then on November 28, there was a second such event with no religious...
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Posted by nikkeivoice 
George Hewson, right, and Hayato Osawa, left. at the CAF Summer Camp in 2015. Both are master instructors or Shihan. A Shihan, according to the Canadian Aikido Federation, is an Aikidoka of at least 6th Dan who has been at the rank for a minimum of 6 years. There are currently three other Shihans...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Monkey Majik has long been a bridge between Japan and Canada. Photo courtesy: Monkey Majik The band's goal with their latest album is to make your heart flutter, but it also mark the 10th anniversary of their major debut. They have also produced a music video for their song Delicious featuring...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
This year marks five years since the Great East Earthquake and Tsunami, but a documentary shows us how the world stood up for Japan in its time of need. Photo courtesy: Tohoku Tomo Tohoku refers to the Tohoku region in North Eastern Japan and Tomo means friend, and the film follows a number of volunteers...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
'Debris' follows artist Pete Clarkson in Tofino, BC who created sculptures from the flotsam that washed ashore in Canada after the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami. Photo courtesy: NFB John Bolton is a filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC and his company Opus 59 Films focuses on the performing arts, literary...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Tsubasa Endoh, center, with Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko, left, at his signing with the Toronto FC. The rookie player is sure to make an impact on North American fans. Photo courtesy: Toronto FC Endoh, a midfielder, signed up Toronto FC only a month ago as one of the team's top prospects...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Mark Ikeda, 29, says 'Sansei: The Storyteller' grew through reconciling with him being a creation of the interment. Sansei: The Storyteller is a one-man performance that has toured across the country, but now returns to the Calgary at the Birds & Stone Theatre from March 10 to 12. We spoke...
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