A familiar face in Nikkei film circles takes on a new challenge
WOMEN DIRECTORS DOMINATE TORONTO AND VANCOUVER FESTIVAL LINEUPS
Artist A.S.M. Kobayashi brings life to government documents in 'Electric Neon Clock'
Lifting the layers behind the mask: Miya Turnbull and Shion Skye Carter on 'Omote (面)'
Author Jeff Chiba Stearns brings yokai and folklore to Japanese Canadian history
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
08 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Sansho Nakamura performing with props regularly seen in Rakugo performances. Photo courtesy: Sansho Nakamura Sansho Nakamura, a young Rakugoka, was born and raised in Aso, Kumamoto. He studied at Tohoku University and also abroad in Florida before graduating and getting a job at one of Japan's...
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08 Apr 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
What tablet is right for you? Well, take a look at our tablet guide. Do you want to get an iPad or an Android Tablet? Or what about Amazon's Kindle or Google's Nexus? Well we're here to sort out the best from the rest. Keep in mind that all of these tablets require Wi-Fi to browse the Internet...
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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...
Read more → 02 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Light, tasty, and cheese, Uncle Tetsu makes a mean cheese cake for Torotonians. Photos and Words by: Jun Kobayashi and Ai Nagaoka Opening its door on March 18, this spring time opening is now just one of three large Japanese chains that have opened in the city, but Uncle Tetsu is decidedly on the more...
Read more → 02 Apr 2015
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Author Ian Hamilton has produced seven novels about Ava Lee, beginning in 2009 with 'The Water Rat of Wanchai'. Image courtesy: Ian Hamilton Books So on days or nights when no TV shows appeal to us, that’s what we are doing – reading one of the latest batch of mysteries I’ve brought home...
Read more → 01 Apr 2015
Posted by Jun Kobayashi 
Finding real tonkatsu in Toronto is tough, but it's a simple fix at this new restaurant. Words and Photos by: Jun Kobayashi and Ai Nagaoka TORONTO — Mr. Tonkatsu opened its doors a month ago and reviews from customers have been extremely positive, so we decided to give this new place a test for ourselves. Tonkatsu...
Read more → 16 Mar 2015
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Kodo's pulse-pounding performance shook Toronto audiences this past weekend. Photo courtesy: Kodo A buzz went through the audience members as the doors opened one hour before the show. The huge venue seemed almost too large to be filled, but in a few moments there wasn't a seat left. The lighting...
Read more → 12 Mar 2015
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Yuta Sumiyoshi, seen here, performing during Kodo's 2013 tour. He began playing when in elementary school and now plays on the world stage. Photo by Takashi Okamoto Since their debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo has performed over 4,000 times in 46 different countries, according to the group’s...
Read more → 10 Mar 2015
Posted by Gil Asakawa 
Japanese snacks get a mixed rap, but they're better than you think. Photo courtesy: WMC I love Japanese junk food. Salt is especially popular in Japanese snacks – starting with the shreds of dried salted fish and squid that are often served the way beer nuts and beef jerky would be served in the U.S.,...
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