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Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing「HANAMI」 in Japan: Guide to Shinjuku Gyoen Park

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

There are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of spring in Japan—‘hanami’, being one of them, which literally translates to “flower viewing”—surely everybody’s favorite Japanese tradition. The arrival of cherry blossoms is a […]

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The Samurai-Karate-Ninja Headband or the NikeCourt Dri-FIT 2.0, tie-back headband.

This season, Karate Kid Nike headbands have taken over the league’s fashion. pic.twitter.com/ELpCWc9l7z — NBA Culture (@NbaArchiveVault) 2019年2月27日 Traditional NBA heads is just a piece of elastic towel. But recently, NBA stars are sporting the […]

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Intimate Street Lights: An Interview with Keita Morimoto

Interview PEOPLE 04/28/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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Air Canada to Operate International Direct Flights from Vancouver to Osaka: JNTO and Air Canada Presents “Explore Osaka” Reception

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 04/27/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Starting June 1, direct flights from Vancouver to Osaka will be operated with Air Canda’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In anticipation to the operation of Air Canada’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft starting June […]

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An Interview with Duckman aka TK-Entertainer, Toronto’s Favorite Japanese Street Performer 

Interview PEOPLE 04/26/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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Interview with Kokoro Care Packages’ Co-Founders, Lillian and Aki: Curated Subscription Box of Healthy, Premium-Quality, Natural Japanese Foods Delivered Straight from Japan to Your Door

Interview PEOPLE 04/25/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Kokoro Care Packages are curated subscription boxes of Healthy, Premium-Quality, Natural Japanese Foods Delivered Straight from Japan to Your Door. The variety of Japanese foods and flavors inside have been carefully selected for their premium-quality, purity and incredible taste. From snacks to spices, sauces to soups, teas and more, […]

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#KuToo Movement in Japan Against Dress Codes Requiring Women to Wear Heels

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS 04/24/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

The hashtag #KuToo on Twitter has people in Japan calling for a change in dress codes, pushing back against inequality for women in the workplace. 32-year old model and actress, Yumi Ishikawa started a similar […]

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Uniqlo’s UT Collection Teams Up with Artist Miranda July

CULTURE Culture Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY 04/18/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Words cannot explain how excited I am about @Miranda_July’s Uniqlo line. pic.twitter.com/dPvDHA4fhZ — Steven Winkelman (@StevenWinkelman) 2019年3月14日 UNIQLO, the Japanese apparel retailer is known for its affordable clothing and its collaboration with diverse artists and […]

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Retrospective Feature on Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Japanese Cinematic Auteur, to be Screened in Toronto and Montreal

BOOK & FILMS Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FILM 04/16/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In accordance to Japanese film director and screen writer, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s tour in Canada, his awards winning five-hour piece, Happy Hour (2015) and Asako I & II (2018), will be screening in Toronto on April […]

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Celebrating the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan at Consul-General Ms. Ito’s Residence in presence of Iconic Webb Ellis Trophy

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 04/15/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In anticipation of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour being held in Japan, a reception to celebrate the tournament was held at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan on March 28, in the presence of […]

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