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
10 Nov 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Caroline and her mom at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre after she won the Miss Tokyo pageant. It was a very proud day for Caroline's mom. Photos courtesy: Caroline Ishii. Instead, I've realized it's sometimes best to take a step backward before moving forward. Our lives are hectic and stressful,...
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19 Oct 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Welfare and farewells: Exploring Sachi Tsumura's autograph album. Title: "Sachi Tsumura’s Autograph Album." Collection: Thomas and Sachi Madokoro Family Collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 2019.17.3.8.1.3. Year: 1942. By Nigel Town Sachiko “Sachi” Tsumura...
Read more → 23 Aug 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Above is a collage of some of the things on Caroline's summer list of happiness. which includes forest walks, swimming in lakes, sunsets, farmers' markets and fresh local vegetables and fruit, poutine, cafe au lait, flowers, and, of course, ice cream! Photos courtesy: Caroline Ishii. There is a scientific...
Read more → 18 Aug 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Title: "Elceehi 1946 Annual." Collection: Midge Ayukawa Collection. Repository: Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 1995.133.1.4.6.12. Year: 2013. By: Nigel Town This work brings to light the strength, resilience, and contributions of these writers, activists, scientists, and more. A standout...
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Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Wearing a face mask has become a politically polarizing issue in North America. In Japan, masks are worn daily for many reasons. Photo credit: Miki Yoshihito from Sapporo City, Hokkaido, JAPAN, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. If you’ve received a second or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,...
Read more → 26 May 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Caroline and her editor Laura celebrating at the Ottawa book launch of The Accidental Chef. Photo courtesy: Caroline Ishii. The Four Agreements A book that has significantly impacted my life is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom, advocating for freedom...
Read more → 25 May 2022
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Left: "A Portrait of Sanzo and Kinori Oka; New Denver, B.C." Oka Family Collection. Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 2001.28.2.1.17. Year: 1945. Right: "Kinori Oka’s Tanka Poem." Oka Family Collection. Nikkei National Museum. Accession Number: 2001.28.4.2.1.173. Year: 1975 By: Nigel...
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Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Nineteen-year-old Frank Moritsugu sitting on the roof of one of the Yard Creek camp shacks in 1943. Repository: JCCC. Collection: Dawn Miike Collection, Accession Number: 2014.02.01.09. During 1942, we were kicked out and sent more than 100 miles inland after Japan entered the Second World War....
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Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Through regret we realize what is really important in life. Caroline's aunts Betty (left) and Helen (right). Both loved cooking and sharing food. Helen was exceptionally good at baking bread and cakes. Photo courtesy: Caroline Ishii. What is regret? According to psychologist Melanie Greenberg...
Read more → 23 Mar 2022
Posted by Caroline Ishii 
Finding comfort in uncomfortable times by connecting to culture. Left: Columnist Caroline Ishii and her mother, Suyeko. Right: Osechi ryori is traditional New Year's food. When Caroline cooks Japanese food, she feels her mother is close. With the collapse of the FSU in 1991, Ukraine became an independent...
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