South Side Samurai Munetaka Murakami rides into Toronto
Vancouver Japanese Film Festival launches in September
Miho Suzuki explores accent bias and identity in "The Improper Identity" at Toronto Fringe Festival
Kate Kamo McHugh retraces ancestors' journeys across Canadian landscapes
Author Keiko Honda on the stories we inherit and the ones we pass on
Kimiko's Pearl album, featuring the ballet's original score, contends for two Juno Awards
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
16 Dec 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Bowling teams limber up for a round at the Nisei West End Bowling League. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara For instance, at our West End Nisei 5-Pin Bowling League, there are others older than me who bowl better, too. At the Wynford Seniors Club, several active members are older than 93. What’s more,...
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15 Dec 2015
Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou 
Ginger root, seen here, is often used as a natural way to treat nausea. Photo courtesy: Pixabay When I start to get the sniffles, cough or the scratchiness of a sore throat I reach for the spicy ginger. I steep a fresh ginger honey tea and chug that all day. I make my Dad’s famous Taiwanese...
Read more → 26 Nov 2015
Posted by Hiroki Kitani 
A photo taken at the 2012 Toronto Kohaku Utagassen show at the JCCC. Photo courtesy: Toronto Kohaku Utagassen “Kouhaku Utagassen” started in 1977. The singing contest includes both male and female singers who brings their voices to the stages in various styles. The event is one of the largest...
Read more → 24 Nov 2015
Posted by Riku Kawahara 
A Japanese ukiyo-e style woodlock print in Edo period of Japan by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) describes a tattooed man at that time. Image courtesy: WMC According to a survey from the Japan Tourism Agency, 56 per cent of Japanese hotels and inns will not allow visitors with tattoos to enter...
Read more → 23 Nov 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Michael Maddeaux is a film production student at York University and is in pre-production for his short film 'Kazuko'. Photo courtesy: Michael Maddeaux In his youth, he was angry at the injustice of what he and his family suffered during that darkest days of the Interment. As he aged, he had a chance...
Read more → 20 Nov 2015
Posted by Samantha Whyte 
Janice Fukakusa has lead an incredible career in banking and says her parents and mentors played a large role in who she is today. Photo courtesy: RBC She was inducted into Canada’s Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame and was selected as Canada’s CFO of the Year by Financial Executives Canada,...
Read more → 18 Nov 2015
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
Philip Nozuka drew on his personal experiences as an Asian Canada for his role in 'Banana Boys'. A banana is what five young men finding their way in the world call themselves in Factory Theatre’s production of Banana Boys. “Personally I would never identify myself as a banana boy in a positive...
Read more → 16 Nov 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara Yo-Kai Watch has been called the next big thing in Japan, but now it's arrived in North America and almost unchanged from its Japanese version. Image courtesy: Level-5/Nintendo The game, developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo, is dizzyingly popular in Japan with over 8 million units sold...
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16 Nov 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Nikkei Voice: How was Interrogation received during its first run? Evan Mackay: Audience members who have spoken to us have been appreciative of the perspective we brought, but there is much room for discussion and debate about many sensitive issues this material explores. Hopefully people will not hesitate...
Read more → 13 Nov 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
With the election settled happily, we turned back to the Blue Jays and their pursuit of the World Series. Sadly, on Friday the 23rd, despite Jose Bautista's heroic homers, Kansas City took the league championship. Photo courtesy: Pixabay No more Harper after putting up with him for nine years. And the national...
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