On March 11th, there was a moment of silence across Japan, at exactly 2:46 p.m., in remembrance of victims who died following the 8.9 earthquake and a tsunami in northeastern Japan. It has been eight […]
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Gourmet Dining in Tokyo – Yakiniku Jambo Hanare | Travel to Japan from Canada
When it comes to gourmet dining, Tokyo boasts a vast dining scene ranging from regional Japanese cuisine to award winning dining establishments. Yakiniku Jambo Hanare is no exception – it is one of the top […]
Five Films for Winter that are not “Frozen”
The Mars rover confirmed that parts of Canada are colder than mars right now. Don’t believe me? Checkout this link:(https://www.mtlblog.com/news/weather/parts-of-canada-are-colder-than-mars-right-now/). In films, however, winter is more fun, even beautiful. One of the most romantic stories […]
Ariana Grande’s tattoo: has accusations of cultural appropriation gone too far?
Although cultural appropriation has become an often-discussed topic in western media today, it is a term Japanese people are not too familiar with at all. Cultural appropriation, the adoption of elements of one culture by […]
Is the Japanese Valentine’s Day outdated?
Valentine’s day in Japan is kind of a big deal. Valentine’s Day in western countries is highly commercialized, while the Japanese Valentine’s Day took off commercially in the mid 1950s, and quickly grew into a […]
2019—How has it been for gender equality in Japan?
Following the downfall of Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein in 2017, the #MeToo movement became a global phenomenon, shaken institutions and challenged the way society views sexual assault. America, last year, elected a record-breaking four women […]
Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori in Toronto Interview Part 2/2
Junichi Mitsubori, the founder and master of Kado, or the way of wagashi, continues to promote the beauty of wagashi across both Japan and the world. In April, he began touring around North America, starting […]
Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori in Toronto Press Conference Report & Interview Part 1/2
On April 12, a press conference was held featuring the wagashi artist, Junichi Mitsubori, at Gusta Cooking Studio in Markham. Following his victory in a cooking competition, Mr. Mitsubori has made numerous appearances on TV […]