RENTAL FAMILY: A BIG-HEARTED REMEDY TO LONELINESS
The Samurai in Our Closet: Uncovering long hidden family history
JAPAN SENDS ITS BEST TO TIFF AND VIFF 2025
Suzu Hirose shines in two films coming to Canada this autumn
The lasting legacy of Frank Moritsugu, 1922 - 2025
Japanese Canadian veterans street banners in Vancouver
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
16 Jun 2023
Posted by Andrea Sakiyama Kennedy 
Ottawa Asian Hockey Classic lower rec champions Asian Invasion during the tournament on Mother's Day weekend, May 13 to 14. Photo credit: Marc Lafleur/Marc LaFleur Photography. “I had participated in a similar tournament in Toronto, and I thought, why not create a tournament in Ottawa,”...
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14 Jun 2023
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Neon Otaku, a mural by artist Tim Fukakusa currently at the TIFF Bell Lightbox as part of a new free public art exhibition, Reimagining: Narratives of tension and wonder until July 4. Photo courtesy: Tim Fukakusa. The skyline of a futuristic Toyko at night bursting with neon lights and the silhouette...
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25 May 2023
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Volunteers with years of service ranging from a year to 30-plus were honored at Momiji Health Care Society’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Apr. 22. Organized volunteering emerged in the 19th century with the founding of the Red Cross and YMCA. The word 'volunteer' was originally associated...
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Posted by Deanna Cheng 
Ryan Kimoto spars against another participant of Sumo Sundays at the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall in Vancouver, B.C. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Sumo Sundays is a monthly indoor drop-in session in the city, organized by a grassroots group of organizers, which focuses on learning...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Enemy Lines, performed and choreographed by dance artist Mayumi Lashbrook, runs at Theatre Centre in Toronto from May 12 to 14 and at McMaster University's L.R. Wilson Hall in Hamilton from May 26 to 28. Photo credit: Jess Bullock. The performance explores the actions taken against Japanese Canadians—like...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Shion Skye Carter and Miya Turnbull perform Omote (面), a dance piece they created and choreographed together in Montreal and Toronto this May. Photo credit: Nanne Springer. Multi-disciplinary artist Miya Turnbull paired with dance artist and choreographer Shion Skye Carter, and an instant spark...
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Posted by Lara Okihiro 
Lara Okihiro's grandparents, Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro in front of a New Year's feast Hisa prepared in their dining room of their home. Photos courtesy: Dr. Lara Okihiro. As the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act is underway, one Japanese Canadian whose family was subject to the War Measures...
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Posted by Caitlin Kaneko 
Unique and vintage Japanese items like kimono, teaware, games, and artwork are available at Japonicamomiji.ca. Photos courtesy: Caitlin Kaneko. One of Momiji's most highly anticipated fundraisers is Japonica, which features unique and vintage Japanese items for sale. However, the pandemic resulted...
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Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Moments at last summer's Powell Street Festival. Left: The poster designed by artist Emmie Tsumura on a pole at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver. Right: Artist Emmie Tsumura with Daruma at the festival. Photos courtesy: Emmie Tsumura. First seen in the Edo period, Amabie is a scaly creature with...
Read more → 21 Mar 2023
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Roy Matsui hoped enlisting in the Canadian Army would represent the Japanese Canadian community positively. Photo credit: Nikkei National Museum. By Megan Koyanagi As soon as the opportunity arose, he applied to leave the camp at the age of 17 to work in Toronto, Ont., where he later signed up to join...
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