July, 2019 | JAPAN IN CANADA

Month: July 2019

Sendhil Ramamurthy: Doctor daydream on a summer’s Friday afternoon. | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday People PEOPLE 07/28/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

This afternoon, as the rays from the sun kisses my skin, my subconscious decides that his is a face I want to sit on. I mean…look at them eyes. I know it’s stereotypical to have […]

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About Quality Paper in Toronto: Japanese Women Artists’ Exchange at the Japanese Paper Place

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 07/27/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

On August 1st, there will be a reception for a select group of Japanese women artists at the Japanese Paper Place (JPP). Opened in 1982, by Nancy Jacobi, the retail store in Toronto encourages artist […]

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Collaborating with art, brands and characters from around the world: A brand-new floor dedicated to “UT” on UNIQLO’s flagship store

Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY LIFESTYLE Shopping 07/26/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

Under the slogan, “Wear Your World,” UT is now a renowned series of T-shirts with some of the world’s favourite designs. And now, 16 years after its creation, UT has its very own space on […]

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“The Truth”: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New film to open at the Venice Film Festival

BOOK & FILMS FILM 07/25/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Award-winning Japanese director, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film The Truth, is scheduled to open at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. Filmed in French and English, the film stars international starts such as Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke. Festival […]

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Man Sets Fire to Animation Studio in Kyoto: Catastrophic fire at KyoAni’s studio causes the death of 30+ artists and employees.

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS TREND 07/24/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

According to officials, there are at least 33 deaths and a at least 36 injured after a man set fire to an animation studio in Kyoto, one of the most catastrophic casualty incident since WWII. […]

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Steven Yeun | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday PEOPLE People 07/19/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Steven Yuen (Glenn) Appreciation pic.twitter.com/imjERSTcHe — Janelle Belgrave L.Ac (@JSoAbove) 2016年4月4日 The star is known for playing Glen in The Walking Dead.    Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) || TWD -loves Maggie so much-deserves happiness & […]

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Matcha Ice Cream in Toronto

Desserts & Bakeries FOOD & DRINK Our Picks 07/15/2019 by Afsoun Og

After a very long and cold winter in Toronto, it’s time to enjoy and celebrate the beautiful weather with ICE CREAM! I used to struggle choosing ice cream flavors–it can be a tough decision! In […]

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Toronto Wide Socials: Welcoming those who are new to Toronto

Interview PEOPLE 07/14/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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#KimOhNo: Kim Kardashian’s Culturally Offensive ‘Kimono’ Shapewear

Art CULTURE TREND 07/13/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

On Tuesday, Kardashian shared images displaying pieces from her new shapewear line, ‘Kimono’ on Twitter and Instagram, writing: “This is a new approach to shapewear. Offering real solutions in 9 shades and sizes XXS-4XL, @kimonobody […]

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The World’s Hottest Men, Keanu Reeves in ‘Always Be My Maybe’ | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday PEOPLE People 07/12/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

There is an on-going resistance in the Hollywood—at least two examples of movies about Asians falling for Asians were made in the past two years: the 2018 hit, Crazy Rich Asians by Jon Chu and […]

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