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 Nov 2018
Posted by Laura Saimoto 
Final interpretative sign unveiled for Revelstoke-Sicamous road camp. Stephanie Wiebe of CTV; Ryan Ellan; Laura Saimoto; Linda Kawamoto-Reid; Stony Nakano; Dana Oikawa; Howard Shimokura; Yosh Hashimoto in front of the signage near Revelstoke on Sept. 28. Photos credit: Howard Shimokura. It...
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16 Nov 2018
Posted by James Heron 
One Cut of the Dead will have it's Toronto premiere on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7pm at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, in Japanese with English subtitles. Photos courtesy: Reel Asian. In Japan, the low-budget indie film, One Cut of the Dead, was a phenomenon. Made by relatively unknown director,...
Read more → 14 Nov 2018
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
"So up I went to the hakujin lieutenant at the front desk, saluted and said, "Sir, we're Japanese Canadians, are we allowed to vote today?" That week also included Ontario municipal elections on Oct. 22. The results were not surprising, but the voter turnout was disappointing, with only 41 per cent...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Nomination recognizes Sumi's ethereal sound and vivid storytelling. Photo credit: Ryan Marshall. To set the mood while reading this article, why not listen to some of Sumi's music here. Sumi won a contest through a student life program, which led to her opening a concert for Canadian singer/songwriter...
Read more → 12 Nov 2018
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Over 20 years, Nagata Shachu has continued to be a loud and resounding voice for taiko in Canada. Photos courtesy: David Ohashi. Six CDs, four DVDs and 100 original pieces later, the group is opening their new season nearly 20 years to the day of their first show, with Rhythm, Stories, Movement...
Read more → 07 Nov 2018
Posted by James Heron 
Frilu infuses contemporary Canadian cuisine with wabi, sabi and wit. Photo courtesy: Frilu. It is also the name of an extraordinary new fine dining restaurant in the historic Thornhill Village, on the northern edge of Toronto. Frilu is the brainchild of executive chef and owner John-Vincent Troiano,...
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