Heading west from downtown Toronto, along The Queensway in Etobicoke, a noren curtain glows softly above the entrance to Sushi Kaji. The restaurant is well known as a place where reservations are essential. In December, […]
We all have different cultures in different places, and each is unique. Especially Japan is although a small country, countless cultures have been being passed on within the each roots. Okinawa is no exception. In […]
With “Sensational Kawaii” as his motto, Mr. Sebastian Masuda has been bringing modern Japanese pop culture to audiences around the globe. TORJA sat down with the producer during his workshop at the Japan Foundation, Toronto, […]
Some might consider Ikebana as an artistic practice that requires complex equipment— is a form of Japanese high art, but Miho Okawara, instructor of a Sogetsu workshop, translates the art form to one that is […]
If Toronto is to you, a new place, Toronto Wide Socials will welcome you to the city. Formed by individuals who themselves were once new to places and know how it feels, this social group […]
In Keita Morimoto’s paintings, the streets of Toronto are strangely seductive. You see figures in streetwear. They are people you see, people you know. They eat in Chinatown, they get gas from the Shell gas […]
In the corner of the street, near the entrance to Eaton center in Toronto, sits a man with a yellow duck costume. He wears fake glasses and busks with bunch of buckets for people who […]
“People wearing face masks march during a Black Lives Matter protest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Tokyo, Japan June 14, 2020.”Pics: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters pic.twitter.com/10KGPRrOh9 — b9AcE 🊠(@b9AcE) June […]
Uniqlo recently released their first Airism face mask that is breathable, comfortable, washable and reusable. Long lines in Japan at Uniqlo for new face masks. https://t.co/W9BCgqM58R pic.twitter.com/EUBBHBoJjH — Kotaku (@Kotaku) June 19, 2020 The demand […]
British magazine EconomistEconomist rated Japan’s coronavirus response “mediocre” according to their research unit. This Wednesday, the Economist rated Japan’s response “2.89/ 4” which falls under the “fair category of the assessment by Economist Intelligence Unit. […]
RADWIMPS drummer Satoshi Yamaguchi will appear at the University of Toronto for a special talk and live performance. After being diagnosed with musician’s dystonia—a neurological condition that made drumming difficult—Yamaguchi spent nearly a decade facing […]
Training program on Japanese cuisine for non-Japanese chefs who are serious about studying Japanese cuisine, officially supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. We are now accepting applications for an […]
North American products are great. I’m satisfied with what I can buy here, no complaints. But do I miss products from back home? Hell yeah!! Especially snacks, and cosmetics. Snacks are for my taste buds. […]
Uniqlo recently released their first Airism face mask that is breathable, comfortable, washable and reusable. Long lines in Japan at Uniqlo for new face masks. https://t.co/W9BCgqM58R pic.twitter.com/EUBBHBoJjH — Kotaku (@Kotaku) June 19, 2020 The demand […]
A week before Chinese New Year, Skechers released a collection with Sailor Moon and people on Subtle Asian Traits cannot stop tagging each other on the post. Why are these pairs of sneakers so popular? […]
One of the major luxury fashion brands from Spain LOEWE dropped the collection with a 2001 Oskar-winning movie ‘Spirited Away’. ‘Spirited Away’ is a Japanese animated film written and directed by the legendary animation director […]
Jun.5-27.2021 【Ticket info】 https://jccc.on.ca/films/toronto-japanese-film-festival-tjff/film-line The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 10th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TJFF) will be presented in a hybrid format from June 5 to 27, 2021. During this period, TJFF screenings will […]
March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to hit play on any one of these amazing songs made for, by, or about Asian women. But please note: this is in no way the definitive […]
Not long ago, Japan ushered in the new year with a slew of year-end programs. One of them was “Kōhaku Uta Gassen” (紅白歌合戦), more commonly known simply as Kōhaku, an annual New Year’s Eve television […]
Last year, the Japanese-American gay icon (aka “lesbian Jesus”) Hayley Kiyoko’s viral hashtag #20GAYTEEN kicked off a year of LGBTQ visibility like never before. Janelle Monáe opened up about her being pansexual this April and […]
View this post on Instagram “Im grateful that this little story in Canada is not going to be lost.” Experience Joy Kogawa’s Story. Install now! A post shared by East Of The Rockies (@eotr_game) on […]
MUSUBU is a group of young professionals in the GTA who are proficient in Japanese. On May 17, the organization held its foundation ceremony and reception. Approximately 70 participants, composed primarily of young businessmen, attended […]
On May 3, 2018, an event to celebrate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada, hosted by the city of Mississauga, was held in Mississauga Civic Centre. In this remarkable 90th year […]
Heading west from downtown Toronto, along The Queensway in Etobicoke, a noren curtain glows softly above the entrance to Sushi Kaji. The restaurant is well known as a place where reservations are essential. In December, […]
Located in North York, Toronto, Saryo Café + Konjiki Ramen is a unique restaurant where two well-known brands from Tokyo—a Japanese café and a ramen shop—have come together for their first locations outside Japan. Within […]
RADWIMPS drummer Satoshi Yamaguchi will appear at the University of Toronto for a special talk and live performance. After being diagnosed with musician’s dystonia—a neurological condition that made drumming difficult—Yamaguchi spent nearly a decade facing […]
TIFA: Toronto International Festival of Authors | Oct 29 (Thu) – Nov 2 (Sun) | JFT Event Hall & more Bestselling author Kotaro Isaka, one of Japan’s most popular mystery writers, makes his North American […]
Oct 20 (Mon), 6:00 PM (ET) | JFT Event Hall Closing out the film series “Body & Soul: Japanese Sports Cinema”, we present the blockbuster anime adaptation of the legendary basketball manga SLAM DUNK. Experience […]
This special event was inspired by Taro’s personal trip to Kochi, Japan. Guests enjoyed a carefully curated sake tasting, a vibrant Yosakoi dance, and a pop-up market filled with local products. For a day, the […]
Showcasing the rich aroma and charm of fermentation, sakagura sweets are crafted by sake breweries across Japan. These treats include buttery sandwich cookies infused with the elegant fragrance of daiginjo sake, rich and creamy no-bake […]
Yesterday, my Chogokin Soul Mazinger Z (Enhanced Version: Leather Evolution) finally arrived! 🎉 I can’t help but think many of my friends on Facebook must have picked it up as well. I once mentioned that […]
この投稿をInstagramで見る TORJA Japanese Magazine | カナダ・トロント(@torja_toronto_japan)がシェアした投稿 Akimitsu, a well-known tempura restaurant from Tokyo, is gaining attention in Toronto with its new menu offerings. Alongside classic tendon rice bowls and tempura sets, the […]
Who thinks spring is THE best season all around year? If you think so, YOU are my favorite person already. Spring is the season that nature awakens from the brutal winter, the whole city gets […]
