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Now accepting applications for an online training program to acquire correct knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine and food culture.

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES Food JAPAN 10/07/2020 by JAPAN in CANADA

Training program on Japanese cuisine for non-Japanese chefs who are serious about studying Japanese cuisine, officially supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan. We are now accepting applications for an […]

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Japan plans to ease travel restrictions for four countries

COVID-19 JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS Travel Japan 06/16/2020 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

On Tuesday morning, there was no new cases reported in Japan. On Thursday, the government announced that they are considering to let in quota of 250 businesspeople daily from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam. […]

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World’s oldest living man passed away in Japan

Current topics JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS 05/26/2020 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

The Japanese man credited smiling to his longevity. https://t.co/Kgozh23K4p — HuffPost (@HuffPost) February 25, 2020 The world’s oldest living man, Chitetsu Watanabe, died last Sunday at the age of 112. He once said that the […]

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Makeup artist Kazu Hiro wins second Academy Award for work on “Bombshell”, refuses to be titled as “Japanese”

Current topics JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS 05/17/2020 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Kazu Hiro, 50, formerly known as Kazuhiro Tsuji, was awarded Monday for this year’s Academy Award for best makeup and hairstyling. The four-time nominee shared the nomination with colleagues Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker for […]

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Japanese ancient castles are opening for overnight stays

Fun JAPAN Travel Japan 05/05/2020 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Ever wanted to live a life like a daimyo (feudal lord) back in the Edo period? S ay no more. This year, the two feudal fortresses which appear on the Japanese Castle Foundation’s list of “Top […]

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Streaming of Noh and Kyogen performances | The Japan Foundation, Toronto News

Entertainment FILMS JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS 05/04/2020 by JAPAN in CANADA

Streaming of Noh and Kyogen performances from Ohtsuki Noh Theatre, Osaka, Japan Due to the precaution of COVID-19 all performances at the Ohtsuki Noh Theatre have been cancelled up to summer 2020. The performers, however, […]

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Tokyo’s infection rate spike after Game postponement

COVID-19 Current topics JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS 04/28/2020 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Japan’s low infection rate is being called into question, with a spike in Tokyo raising alarm that the country has been overly complacent and is set for a “second wave” of illness. https://t.co/Z1q6mhPC3A — Financial […]

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Abenomask? Outrage as Abe offers two cloth masks per family while refusing to declare coronavirus emergency.

COVID-19 Current topics JAPAN NEWS & POLITICS 04/26/2020 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In Japan, where wearing surgical masks is common, it is not a surprise that they quickly disappeared from store shelves once the coronavirus emerged. On April 1st, Shinzo Abe announced an “extremely effective measure” “to […]

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EBIZO CBS TV 60 MINUTES Kabuki Feature | The Japan Foundation, Toronto News

Best of JAPAN Our Picks 04/20/2020 by JAPAN in CANADA

Danjuro is the biggest name of the Kabuki world. The name-taking ceremonial performances (Shūmei) for Ebizo to become Danjuro XIII were planned to run for three months in May, June, and July, 2020 at Kabuki-za […]

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House warming: Welcome to Terrace House

Best of CULTURE JAPAN POPULAR 04/12/2020 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

View this post on Instagram 「TERRACE HOUSE TOKYO 2019-2020」配信START！ #TERRACEHOUSE #テラスハウス @babazonoazusa @tokui_yoshimi @toritori0123 @officialshonohayama @ryotayamasato @netflixjp A post shared by TERRACE HOUSE ( テラスハウス ) (@th_6_tv) on May 13, 2019 at 8:30am PDT Terrace […]

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