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
JAPAN SENDS ITS BEST TO TIFF AND VIFF 2025
Suzu Hirose shines in two films coming to Canada this autumn
09 Feb 2015
Posted by nikkeistaff 
A Japanese passport was taken from Yuichi Sugimoto, 58, a freelance photographer. He planned to travel to Syria via Turkey later this month. Photo: Matthew O'Mara This is the first time Japan has taken these steps to prevent travel to the conflict zone, but the decision comes in the wake of the deaths...
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05 Jan 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Every January, officials warn about the potential hazards of the sticky treat. Made from pounded rice, mochi usually starts out frozen and is then baked until the outside is hard and the inside is soft. Despite warnings, a few elderly eaters will die every year and many more will be sent to hospital....
Read more → 16 Dec 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
According to an article featured on Yahoo New Japan, the Blue Jays are currently in the running for Hanshin Tiger Takashi Toritani. The San Diego Padres and the Hanshin Tigers, who are trying to retain him, will also be bidding to scoop up the shortstop. Toritani, who is 33-years-old, has made...
Read more → 20 Nov 2014
Posted by Kelly Fleck 
The survey, which was independently conducted by Paul Dowling Consulting, asked tenants how satisfied they were with programs and services offered by the Scarborough-based seniors’ complex. The survey focused solely on tenants living in the senior complex, with a 95 per cent response rate....
Read more → 19 Nov 2014
Posted by Mel Tsuji 
At its annual celebration in November, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto will be posthumously honouring Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara. By quietly defying orders from Tokyo, he courageously issued visas to Jewish refugees through his consulate in Lithuania so they could travel to Japan...
Read more → 17 Nov 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Sekishu-banshi from Shimane prefecture, Honmino-shi from Gifu prefecture, and Hosokawa-shi from Saitama prefecture are all being considered as Intangible Cultural Heritage assets. In 2013, “Washoku", or the traditional dietary culture of the Japan, was the 22nd selection from the country. While...
Read more → 11 Nov 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara Yoshikubo checked into the Explorer Hotel on October 17. Two days later she was spotted on security cameras browsing a gift shop. On October 22, she was seen heading out towards Jackfish Lake. She has not been seen since. A week after her disappearance, searches for her were called off. On November...
Read more → 05 Nov 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Organized by Shodo Canada, the competition saw entries from all over the country with over 160 pieces submitted and 5 grand prizes offered to the winners. Kato Yuki from Kitchener, Noguchi Satoko from Willowdale, and Steipe Boris from Toronto won the Kenzabura Date Memorial Awards. Horibe Kayako...
Read more → 04 Nov 2014
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
At Huntington University's convocation held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Tsubouchi was conferred a honourary doctorate of sacred letters in recognition of his service to his community and promoting humanitarian causes. Huntington University alumni, Ontario politicians, and community...
Read more → 10 Oct 2014
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Madama Butterfly is one of Puccini's (1858-1924) most famous works. The play is based on a short story written by John Luther Long that was published in American Century Magazine in 1898. It first appeared on stage in Milan, Italy in 1904; however, Pucchini rewrote the play to include three acts...
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