The legacy of the Dantai: The Fraser River Fishermen’s Association
A fork in the road: The life of Tetsuo "Sam" Sakaki, 1905-1982
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
18 Sep 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
The 2015 group of Japan English Teachers say farewell at a special event held the day before their departure to Japan. Photo courtesy: Consulate General of Japan in Toronto Some will teach in urban centres like Osaka, Tokyo, and Kyoto while others will stay in rural areas with small communities...
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08 Sep 2015
Posted by Dominique Bautista 
An aerial view of the University of British Columbia's campus. Photo courtesy: WMC “It’s About Time: UBC as a Place of Diverse Minds” is a research project that seeks to discover the names and stories of UBC’s first Asian Canadian graduates. What was attending UBC like for an Asian student...
Read more → 18 Jun 2015
Posted by Yuichi Hibi 
Are you looking for a great gift for Father's Day, well look no further than these Japan-inspired ideas. Popular gifts like clothes and ties, fine liquor and frothy beer are often favourites, but here are some interesting, funny, and sweet Japanese products that could make your father smile this...
Read more → 26 May 2015
Posted by Yuichi Hibi 
Takahiro Hamano attended his first Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2003 and now received its highest honour. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara Created in 2007, the award recognizes an individual who has made an essential contribution to the creative vitality of the documentary industry....
Read more → 05 May 2015
Posted by Yuichi Hibi 
The sakura are in bloom, so it's a good time for a picnic. Photo by: Nikkei Voice In Japan, this time of the year also happens to be when the sakura trees bloom.It's called Hanami and they spend time with their family and friends watching as the sakura trees sway in the breeze. According to an article...
Read more → 05 May 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Julie Tamiko Manning, left, and Matt Miwa, right, performing at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in April, 2012. Photo: Nikkei Voice File Photo The pair had just performed the Ontario premiere of The Tashme Project: The Living Archives in front of a packed audience at the Japanese Canadian...
Read more → 29 Apr 2015
Posted by Samantha Whyte 
A view of the financial centres of Tokyo, Japan. The ideas and knowledge shared were as diverse as the attendees ranging from economy to history to pop culture. The day started with a keynote speech from the Japanese Canadian Culture Centre’s Executive Director James Heron. Contrasting between...
Read more → 13 Apr 2015
Posted by Devon Rowcliffe 
Madoka Kitao, seen here, is the creator of game Let's Catch the Lion! and an internationally recognized shogi player. Photo courtesy: Madoka Kitao Shogi is Japan’s version of chess and was first played in its current form during the 16th century. The main difference between shogi and Western...
Read more → 07 Apr 2015
Posted by Chris Hope 
A group shot of filmmakers in San Francisco including Academy Award winner Chris Tashima, in yellow, and ABC News Anchor David Ono, top. Photo by William Lee / Courtesy Nichi Bei Weekly The trek south with the film had been a long time coming and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Hatsumi is entirely...
Read more → 06 Apr 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Jeffrey Alexander says Japan's beer market is starting to evolve with a growing selection of craft brews. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara At a recent lecture held at the Japan Foundation in Toronto, author Jeffrey Alexander shared with audiences a behind-the-curtain look at Japan's beer culture and the cartel...
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