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
16 Feb 2016
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Our dialogues around race and identity continued and this year, we will be sharing those dialogues through a series of articles discussing race from our perspective as young people of Japanese ancestry. Kicking off the series, we’ve responded to why it is important for Japanese Canadians to talk...
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10 Feb 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata 
Ken Watanabe, 56, has faced off against cancer once before when diagnosed with Leukemia. Photo courtesy: WMC The actor is now recovering in Japan, but will have to delay his return to Broadway for a Rodgers and Hammerstein production of The King and I. His wife, Kaho Minami, and daughter, Anne...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Emi Iwanaga has worked in both New York and Budapest for the Japan Foundation, and now brings her breadth of experience to Toronto. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara Traveling recently to B.C. to attend the Japanese Language Proficiency Tests and taking part in more events than she can count in and around...
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Posted by Gil Asakawa 
Japanese Americans and Muslim Americans march in solidarity for unity between all Americans in the face of tragedy and fear. Photo by: Gil Asakawa Two nights after attending the show and while we were still in New York, the Paris attacks happened. The next day, we had scheduled a visit to the 9/11...
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Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
'Woman with a Blue Pencil' is available through Amazon for $15. ISBN: 1633880885 Not long ago, Sumida's wife was found dead. Kyoko had been dumped into the ocean and washed ashore. Cause of death: a gunshot wound to the head. Sumida went to the police, but they weren't much help. Instead of leaving...
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Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Tom Takashima died in November last year. He was 93 years old. Photo courtesy: Terence Takahashi Tom’s celebration was held at a funeral home in nearby Mississauga. Although a church minister chaired the program, there were no prayers or hymns. Instead the program opened with Tom’s three grownup...
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Posted by nikkeivoice 
"To receive this honour would not have been possible without such a vibrant Japanese Canadian community," Martin Kobayashi said. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to individuals who have made contributions to the promotion of Japanese culture, development of welfare,...
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Posted by nikkeivoice 
Wakashu with a Shoulder Drum Hosoda Eisui (fl. 1790–1823) from the Sir Edmund Walker Collection. Image courtesy: ROM Wakashu were young men in Japan who were part of a third gender, a distinct social and sexual role within society often associated with kabuki theatre. The exhibit is curated...
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Posted by Kayla Isomura 
Daniel Iwama, 30, stands outside 365 Powell St., previously known as the Maikawa Department Store on January 25, 2016. The Powell Street Festival Society hopes to reclaim a building in the area for the local community. Photo by: Kayla Isomura Over the past two years, a committee within the Powell...
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Posted by Shohei Omata 
Fan favourite Munenori Kawasaki will take off the Blue Jays uniform and become a Chicago Cubs. Photo by Matthew O'Mara. Kawasaki joined the Blue Jays in 2013 and immediately became a favourite with the fans with his wacky antics and sense of humour; however, the player spent most of last season...
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