This year the Washoku Matsuri will again assemble some of the top Japanese chefs in Canada to personally serve you authentic signature Japanese dishes that has captivated foodies and culinary experts alike. As with last […]
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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 […]
You thought Justin Trudeau Was Hot? Meet Canada’s newest political heartthrob with fuchsia pink hijab and a majestic beard: Jagmeet Singh. | Hot Asian Guy Friday
Jagmeet, “the swaggiest politician in Canada”, according to BuzzFeed, and the subject of a feature in GQ magazine has not only the natural charms and the hot looks, but has everything that it takes to […]
Explore Nakaminato Fish Market in Hitachinaka, Japan: A Hidden Gem for Seafood Lovers | Travel to Japan from Canada
Visit Nakaminato Fish Market, Ibaraki’s own market that rivals Tsukiji and others across Japan in both size and abundance of fresh fish. Resided in a major fishing hub on the east coast of Japan, it […]
Breaking News – Toronto Japanese Film Festiva NEW GUEST AND FILM ANNOUNCED FOR NORTH AMERICA’s LARGEST SHOWCASE OF JAPANESE CINEMA
The TJFF is thrilled to announce the WORLD PREMIERE of DANCE WITH ME, a delightful musical comedy from popular director Shinobu Yaguchi (Waterboys, Swing Girls, Wood Job!). Attending the screening are director Yaguchi and lead […]
A Japanese Canadian Teacher at an International School Interview with Andre Ito
The process of searching for self-acceptance while standing in between two countries. Born as a second-generation Japanese Canadian, Andre Ito currently resides in Japan, working as a teacher at an international school. In this interview, […]
Bringing Canada and Japan together through cutting-edge designs: An interview with TOJA Co. Designer, Cameron Fliegel
Cameron Fliegel, a Canadian designer, created his own brand of street-style clothing. Incorporating Japanese letters and illustrations, his designs are modern and simple, attracting a wide range of audience from the start. In this interview, […]
After all, Japanese noodles are where it’s at!
Here’s a whole list of Japanese noodles (including ramen, of course!) that’s gotten much buzz lately. The editorial team went to check them all out just for you! Which one (or many!) of these is […]
Chun Li encounters a formidable enemy in the streets of Toronto!
Minh enjoys choreographing cosplay fight scenes and approached Christianne with the idea at Anime North 2018. The combination of their martial arts backgrounds and character choice of Chun Li lead to the creation of this […]
MUSUBU: A community that connects young Japanese professionals in Canada
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 […]