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
21 Sep 2016
Posted by James Heron 
Ryota (Hiroshi Abe) tries to reconnect with his estranged young son, in director Hirokazu Kore-eda's personal film, After the Storm. Photo courtesy: Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto has become a paradise for Japanese film lovers. Festivals like the Reel Asian International Film Festival,...
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19 Sep 2016
Posted by Lauren Scott 
Artist Ness Lee opens up about sumo wrestlers, sex and finding herself in Asian culture. Pictured, Lee sits among her work in her East Toronto apartment/studio. Photo credit: Lauren Scott. Ness Lee has been working as a visual artist in Toronto for about five years. Since graduating with a degree...
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15 Sep 2016
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Japanese Canadian gastroenterologist was recognized for his work with end stage liver disease. From left to right, B.C. Premier Christy Clark, Dr. Eric Yoshida and Lt. Gov. Judith Guichan during the Order of B.C. ceremony at Government House. Photo courtesy: Province of British Columbia. Yoshida,...
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Posted by Jenny Peng 
Vancouver's original calligraphy performer, Etsuko Essence Inoue celebrates the art of unpreparedness often creating calligraphy to the music of Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos' shakuhachi. Photo courtesy Estuko Essence Inoue. If she feels any pressure, her steady hand gripping the large mop-like brush made...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Kobo's newest e-reader is a blessing for bathtub book readers, it can go from bed, to bath and beyond. Photo courtesy: Highview Communications. The Kobo Aura H2O features ComfortLight, which is five LED lights placed at the bottom edge of the screen and light the screen from the side. The majority...
Read more → 08 Sep 2016
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Munenori Kawasaki as DH in Blue Jays 4-2 win at Fenway Park September 21, 2013. Photo credit Jonathan Eto. As teams and fans are gearing up for a push to post-season success, let’s take a look at how our Japanese players have performed so far this season: Munenori Kawasaki, age 35: 2B/3B, from...
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Posted by Lauren Scott 
In a rare video statement, Emperor Akihito spoke candidly about his declining health, hinting his wish to step down as emperor. What will this mean for the future of monarchy in Japan? Photo courtesy: U.S. State Department Flickr. “I am already 80 years old, and fortunately, I am now in good...
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Posted by Lauren Scott 
In a photo taken from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Suomi NPP Satellite, Typhoon Lionrock can be seen in the Southwestern area over the Greater Tokyo Area on August 22, 2016. Photo Courtesy: NASA IAWIZUMI- Typhoon Lionrock caused damage, devastation and distress when...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The ramen burger, which replaces hamburger buns with fried ramen noodles, is one of the newest food crazes to join the Canadian National Exhibition's line-up of crazy food fare. Photo credit: Kelly Fleck. This year, the CNE welcomed Yatai Japanese Street Food to its food building, a concoction...
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