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 […]
EVENTS & COMMUNITIES
A celebration of a long-lasting relationship 90th Anniversary Celebration of Japan-Canada Diplomatic Relations
On May 3, 2018, an event to celebrate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada, hosted by the city of Mississauga, was held in Mississauga Civic Centre. In this remarkable 90th year […]
“Learning from the past by sharing what Japanese Canadians experienced during war” Toronto, Canada STORY. 10 James Heron Interview
James Heron As the executive director of Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), James contributes not only to the development of Japanese community but also to the development of Canadian society by promoting Japanese culture. When […]
“Japanese culture is a piece in Canada’s cultural mosaic.” Toronto, Canada STORY.9 Chris Hope Interview
Chris Hope Born as a fourth-generation Japanese Canadian, Chris contributes to the communication of Japanese-Canadian history and the maintenance of Japanese-Canadian community through filmmaking and management of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) in Toronto. […]
“To create a place where Japanese Canadians can be proud of their roots and their cultural heritage.” Gary Kawaguchi Interview | Past, Present and Future of Japanese Canadian Community
2017 was a significant year for many as it marked 150 years of Canada’s history and 50 years since new immigrants came to Toronto. Along with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), we bring to […]
YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORS Takes Toronto by Storm
Selected as one of “The 100 Most Influential People” by TIME magazine in 2016, Yayoi Kusama is also known as the queen of avant-garde. Over six decades into her career, Kusama continues her artistic pursuits […]
Canadians in Japan Stephanie Erica Chaves
Stephanie Erica Chaves is currently part of the JET program and works in a high school in the city of Matsuyama as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). She is also the winner of the Soseki […]