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
16 Sep 2015
Posted by Mel Tsuji 
Brazil's softball team at the PANAm Games was 60 per cent Japanese. Photo courtesy: Mel Tsuji The biggest surprise was on the baseball diamond where the Brazilian national womens’ team was entered to play in the very competitive softball division against the elite teams from Canada and the United...
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15 Sep 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara Darwin Barney has played for the Chicago Cubs and LA Dodgers in the past. Photo courtesy: WMC Barney was traded to the Blue Jays this past Sunday from the LA Dodgers. He was on the Dodgers' Opening Day rosters, but spent most of the season playing in Triple-A. The 30-year-old player was born...
Read more → 05 Jul 2015
Posted by nikkeivoice 
"Jap" is a racial slur that refers to people of Japanese descent, but is unknowingly (and knowingly) being used by Twitter users while covering the FIFA Women's World Cup. The term "Jap" is being used as an abbreviation of "Japanese", but is also considered a racial slur among Japanese people. It was during...
Read more → 10 Jun 2015
Posted by Kayla Isomura 
Paul Kariya speaking at his induction at the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Kariya retired from professional sports in 2011 after a 16-year career in the NHL and now spends his time surfing and skiing with family in California. Photo by: Kayla Isomura Instead, the longtime member of the Anaheim Ducks...
Read more → 20 May 2015
Posted by Yuichi Hibi 
Ichiro Suzuki is now 42nd overall in hits in the MLB and first overall in hits for a Japanese player. Photo by: Jonathan Eto With this hit, Suzuki ties Babe Ruth reaching the 42nd spot overall in the all time most hits in the MLB. It is also the greatest record achieved by a Japanese baseball player...
Read more → 04 May 2015
Posted by nikkeivoice 
Paul Kariya inducted into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame in May 2015. Photo credit: Kayla Isomura. Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya was born on October 16, 1974 in Vancouver to a Japanese father who was born in the Greenwood internment camp and a Scottish mother. With his father playing for the Canadian...
Read more → 17 Apr 2015
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
Calgary's Rhianna Kurio, left, and Aina Takeuchi, right, from Kushiro, Japan at the tournament day in Markham. Photo by Jonathan Eto The tournament features the top four teams in the league, hosted by Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Boston culminating in a winner take all game on the final day. This...
Read more → 05 Feb 2015
Posted by Jonathan Eto 
But Toronto’s hopes went south of the border after all-star Ichiro Suzuki signed with the Miami Marlins on Jan. 27, 2015 with a reported $2 million one-year contract with incentives. Ichiro was Kawasaki’s childhood hero before becoming teammates in Seattle with the Mariners. Having similar...
Read more → 26 Jan 2015
Posted by nikkeistaff 
Kei Nishikori, seen here at the Rogers Cup in Toronto in July 2016. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. In Sunday's match, Nishikori used his speed to defeat Ferrer. Nishikori endured Ferrer's rallying, but struggled against the internationally renown opponent. He toughed out the match and moves...
Read more → 08 Jan 2015
Posted by Matthew O'Mara Rumours are circulating that the Jays, the Miami Marlins, and the Baltimore Orioles are courting the 41-year-old player, but critics warns that the team is likely doing their due diligence in checking on potential prospects. They also warn that while he's a good player, he's also might be an expensive...
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