May, 2019 | JAPAN IN CANADA

Month: May 2019

Michelin-Starred French Restaurant, Azure 45 with Tokyo Views | Travel to Japan from Canada

Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Restaurants Travel Japan 05/31/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

From Azure 45, one overlooks from the 45th floor the city of Tokyo while enjoying an East meets West dining experience. The Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Chef de cuisine Shintaro Miyazaki, presents to customers aesthetically […]

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Hitachi Seaside Park in the Ibaraki Prefecture | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 05/30/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Located in the area facing the Pacific Ocean, in the city of Hitachinaka, Hitachi Seaside Park (ひたち海浜公園, Hitachi Kaihin Kōen) is a spacious park in the Ibaraki Prefecture, featuring a variety of green spaces and […]

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So many films, so little time! Film recommendations by the programmers of Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES TREND 05/29/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

This year’s Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TJFF) has a wide selection of top-quality films. Just because it’s a challenge to select the best ones, we asked the programmers of TJFF 2019, James Heron (director of […]

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“Dance with Me” World Premiere on June 10 in Toronto Interview with Ayaka Miyoshi and Director Shinobu Yaguchi

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 05/27/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

On June 10, Ayaka Miyoshi, the star of “Dance with Me” and Shinobu Yaguchi, the director of popular works such as “Waterboys” and “Swing Girls” will come to Toronto for an on-stage talk. We asked […]

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GHOST GiRL is the official Kawaii Ambassador for 6% DOKIDOKI in Canada.

Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY 05/21/2019 by Alexia（Kawaii Blogger)

GHOST GiRL GOODS is a Toronto based clothing brand, officially launched in January 2017, that merges cool hip-hop styles and cute pop looks together as one. Designer GHOST GiRL uses her passions for music, dance, […]

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Review – Konjiki Hototogisu（金色不如帰）(2nd location – Downtown Toronto) : Anthoni’s Ramen Diary

FOOD & DRINK Ramen & Noodles 05/20/2019 by Anthoni Chan – Ramen Blogger

Dear Toronto Ramen Fans: If you live in downtown Toronto, there is good news for you. Konjiki Hototogisu is opening their 2nd location in downtown Toronto at 41 Elm Street. Konjiki Hototogisu (金色不如帰)- Refers […]

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5 Best Japanese Gay Anthems to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ 05/19/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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Sending “Thanks” from Japan to Canada

LIFESTYLE Shopping 05/18/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

“Made in Japan” craftsmanship at your fingertips Traditional Japanese handicraft at the tip of your fingers Created in Hiroshima, the traditional Kumanofude brush has also been selected as one of the prefecture’s traditional crafts. Now […]

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2019 Tokyo Rainbow Pride Report Part II

LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ 05/17/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

The stage events at Yoyogi Park on Sunday, April 28 and Monday April 29 had an impressive line-up and many gathered to witness the performances by celebrities promoting diversity. Many prominent figures in the Japanese […]

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Tokyo Alleyway Guide: Harmonica Yokocho in Kichijoji

JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS Tokyo 05/16/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Offering everything from trendy wine bars, izakayas and Japanese soul food, Harmonica Yokocho is the perfect place to experience local foods; it is located in the fashionable neighborhood of Kichijoji. Kichijoji in Mitaka city is […]

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