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
15 Jan 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata 
“When Marnie Was There” is up for an academy award for best animated film, but will face stiff competition. Photo courtesy: WMC This is the fifth time a Studio Ghibli film has been nominated in the category following The Wind Rises and The Tale of Princess Kaguya in 2013 and 2014 respectively. This...
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15 Jan 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata 
Setsuko Thurlow has spent her life recounting her first-hand experiences in Hiroshima to educate the public on the dangers of nuclear weapons. Photo by: Luke Galati Thurlow has long shared her first-hand experiences in Hiroshima and has become an international spokesperson in raising awareness of the human...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Most Japanese workers won't leave their workplace for vacation even when they have every right to do so. Photo courtesy: Pixabay Japan has the highest rate among 26 countries including Canada, the United States, and England of workers who actively do not take vacation time. The second highest country...
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Posted by Kayla Isomura 
Participants of the 'Against the Current' production at the Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall on Nov. 6, 2015 in Vancouver, BC. Photo by: Kayla Isomura In British Columbia, salmon are an integral resource and their perseverance is what inspired a taiko performance at the Heart of the City...
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Posted by Shohei Omata Pac-Man, one of the highest-grossing arcade games of all time, will be taking on a much different style of video game for a new generation of player. Photo courtesy: Moff Band Bandai Namco, an arcade, mobile, and home video game developed based in Japan, stated in a press release that Pac-Man...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Kenta Maeda, one of the best pitchers in Japan, is coming soon to North America. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Maeda's salary will total $25 million over his eight year contract. It’s a low price for a pitcher of his calibre and a far cry from the salary of pitchers like former Blue Jay David...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
The seventh row of the periodic table of the elements has been completed with the discovery of element 113 and Japanese scientists at RIKEN are being credited for their work. Image courtesy: Riken Project leader Kosuke Morita said in a statement that he is deeply moved that new element discovered...
Read more → 05 Jan 2016
Posted by Riku Kawahara 
Students at the Boston Career Forum wait for the venue to opening on the first day. Photo by: Riku Kawahara The only requirement in attending is that you are fluent enough in both Japanese and English to work, so there are always a few people there who are not Japanese but seeking employment in the country. However,...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Jumpei Yasuda, a Japanese freelance journalist, has been missing since July last year with his last location reportedly in Syria, but his whereabouts are unknown at this time. Photo courtesy: Pixabay The news release was based on information the NGO received in late December. It stated that...
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Posted by Asha Walker 
YouTube stars Max Capo, Shizuka Anderson, and Reina D.T. share their experiences as Nikkei and Hapa with their online audiences. Every day millions of users post videos of themselves doing everything from singing and dancing to talking about serious issues in “video logs”. The video producers...
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