View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Chou 周杰倫 (@jaychou) on Jun 2, 2019 at 8:21am PDT Jay Chou is a Taiwanese superstar. His fame was spread Asia-wide, including regions like Japan, […]
Month: October 2019
The producer and art director of the Harajuku fashion brand, 6% DOKIDOKI, Mr. Masuda is an artist on a mission to spread Kawaii culture overseas. ｜Famous Persons in Toronto, Canada
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, […]
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JOE HISAISHI IN CONCERT at Toronto Meridian Hall（April 18, 2020）
The world-renowned Japanese composer-conductor Joe Hisaishi makes his impressive first appearance in Toronto in 2020! Joe Hisaishi is the musical mastermind behind the scores of numerous films. This symphonic concert celebrates his long and fruitful collaboration […]
“Infringement on freedom of expression,” Aichi government to sue ministry for withholding exhibit grants after ‘comfort women’ controversy
NAGOYA – Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura said that he intends to sue the Culture Ministry over its refusal to subsidize the Aichi Triennale 2019 arts festival in Nagoya, after it became mired in controversy over […]
Not just a sugar daddy: Andrew Yang | Hot Asian Men Friday
First Asian American Presidential candidate? I like the sound of that. Agreeing that I will have 1000 USD per month? Tell me more about it. Studied at Brown university for political science and went to […]
Japan partakes in a massive Friday climate strike
Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Swedish climate activist started massive Friday climate strike that 150 countries joined. The purpose of the march is to call on policymakers to take overdue steps against climate change as part of […]
Trial Run of Japanese Anti-Groping Device Sells Out in a Single Hour
This anti-groping stamp sold out within 24 hours in Japan pic.twitter.com/z7nU9SERft — NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 30, 2019 The issue of sexual harassment, chikan, is a serious issue in Japan. A recent survey conducted by […]
Facing the Bridge by Yoko Tawada
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