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
19 May 2016
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Kenta Maeda, 28, pitches with the Los Angeles Dodgers and made his first Canadian appearance on May 6th. Photo by: Jon Eto Maeda became the second Dodger pitcher since 1947 to hit a homerun in his MLB debut (off Andrew Cashner of the Padres on April 6, 2016) and is the first non-US born pitcher...
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18 Apr 2016
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Kaye Kaminishi, right, joined the Asahis when he was 16. He writes in 'Asahi: A Legend in Baseball', "It was an honour and I was proud to be involved." Photo courtesy: NNM Almost a century after the legendary baseball team made up of Japanese Canadians formed, the players received a film adaptation...
Read more → 09 Apr 2016
Posted by Matthew O'Mara 
Tsubasa Endoh, 22, was selected in the first round and 9th overall at the 2016 MLS SuperDraft and now plays with the Toronto FC. Photo by: Matthew O'Mara “It’s just incredible, an incredible experience for me,” the midfielder, who played with the University of Maryland, told reporters following...
Read more → 07 Mar 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata 
Tsubasa Endoh, center, with Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko, left, at his signing with the Toronto FC. The rookie player is sure to make an impact on North American fans. Photo courtesy: Toronto FC Endoh, a midfielder, signed up Toronto FC only a month ago as one of the team's top prospects...
Read more → 21 Jan 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata 
Fan favourite Munenori Kawasaki will take off the Blue Jays uniform and become a Chicago Cubs. Photo by Matthew O'Mara. Kawasaki joined the Blue Jays in 2013 and immediately became a favourite with the fans with his wacky antics and sense of humour; however, the player spent most of last season...
Read more → 07 Jan 2016
Posted by Shohei Omata
Kenta Maeda, one of the best pitchers in Japan, is coming soon to North America. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Maeda's salary will total $25 million over his eight year contract. It’s a low price for a pitcher of his calibre and a far cry from the salary of pitchers like former Blue Jay David...
Read more → 22 Dec 2015
Posted by Mel Tsuji 
Frustration boils over as organizers hang up their skates for a second year in a row. Photo courtesy: Pixabay “There’s no tournament this year,” Wayne Yamashita, a CMHL vice president and manager of both Arashi and Typhoon, the Japanese Canadian men's and women's teams, said. Yamashita...
Read more → 16 Oct 2015
Posted by Hiroki Kitani London mayor Boris Jonson, pictured here, knocked down a 10-year-old in the street rugby match, but the mayor and student shook hands after. Photo courtesy: WMC During a game of touch rugby in Tokyo, Johnson accidentally cannoned against 10-year-old Toki Sekiguchi and they fell down on the little...
Read more → 08 Oct 2015
Posted by Hiroki Kitani 
Ichiro Suzuki, 41, seen here at a batting practice with the Miami Marlins, will celebrate his 42nd birthday on October 22nd. Photo courtesy: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Suzuki's contract comes with a $2 million option for 2017, which means he could be sent down to the minor leagues to play, according to Jon Heyman...
Read more → 08 Oct 2015
Posted by Riku Kawahara 
Devin Setoguchi at a press conference before the tryouts for the Maple Leafs. Photo by: Jonathan Eto In late September, Setoguchi was invited to try outs for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he didn't make the team. Disappointed with the results, he began looking elsewhere for opportunities in professional-level...
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