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
10 Jun 2016
Posted by Frank Moritsugu 
Darwin Barney may not be as noticeable as Munenori Kawasaki whose antics boosted the Blue Jays during a dire season in 2013, but he has a presence on the field and the skills to boot as an infielder and shortstop. Photo by: Jon Eto By the time you read this, after this Nikkei Voice issue has been...
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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...
Read more → 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...
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