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Unearthed Japanese camp found in B.C. mountains, was likely an escape from racism, until internment in 1942

NEWS NEWS & POLITICS Our Picks 10/24/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

During WW II, twenty-two thousand Japanese Canadians were unfairly uprooted from the coast and sent to internment camp. EDMONTON— Hidden away in British Columbia’s North Shore mountains are the remnants of a Japanese-Canadian logging camp […]

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Marutaro – an Instagram famous Shiba Inu

CULTURE Culture Our Picks 10/20/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Marutaro, Maru for short which means “round”, has 2.5 million followers on Instagram. Times and Instagram had written an exclusive article for this Japanese famous dog. Marutaro also got nominated People’s Choice Award for Favorite […]

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Nintendo Super Smash Bros: 20 years of Mario smash-punching Kirby

Anime & Game Game Our Picks 10/15/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Who would have thought having a collection of cute characters smashing each other will be such a huge for Nintendo? Super Smash Bros is a series of crossover characters fighting video fames published by Nintendo. […]

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Link is awake after an 8-year hiatus

Anime & Game Game Our Picks 10/13/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening was first developed and published by Nintendo, for the Game Boy in 1993 and re-released for the Game Boy Color in 1998. The Legend of Zelda series was called […]

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The producer and art director of the Harajuku fashion brand, 6% DOKIDOKI, Mr. Masuda is an artist on a mission to spread Kawaii culture overseas. ｜Famous Persons in Toronto, Canada

Interview Our Picks PEOPLE 10/10/2019 by Michael Q. Chen（Senior Translator）

With “Sensational Kawaii” as his motto, Mr. Sebastian Masuda has been bringing modern Japanese pop culture to audiences around the globe. TORJA sat down with the producer during his workshop at the Japan Foundation, Toronto, […]

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Washoku Matsuri 2019  Monday November 18th

Business Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FOOD & DRINK Our Picks 10/09/2019 by JAPAN in CANADA

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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“Infringement on freedom of expression,” Aichi government to sue ministry for withholding exhibit grants after ‘comfort women’ controversy

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS Our Picks 10/05/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

NAGOYA – Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura said that he intends to sue the Culture Ministry over its refusal to subsidize the Aichi Triennale 2019 arts festival in Nagoya, after it became mired in controversy over […]

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Japan partakes in a massive Friday climate strike

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS Our Picks 10/03/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Swedish climate activist started massive Friday climate strike that 150 countries joined. The purpose of the march is to call on policymakers to take overdue steps against climate change as part of […]

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Matcha Ice Cream in Toronto

Desserts & Bakeries FOOD & DRINK Our Picks 07/15/2019 by Afsoun Og

After a very long and cold winter in Toronto, it’s time to enjoy and celebrate the beautiful weather with ICE CREAM! I used to struggle choosing ice cream flavors–it can be a tough decision! In […]

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Sapporo Markets – Seafood and More | Travel to Japan from Canada

Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Our Picks Restaurants 05/09/2019 by Winnie Luong (Foods and Travel Blogger)

The Northern Japanese island of Hokkaido is known internationally for their fresh seafood and more – Hokkaido sea urchin, king crab, and Yubari King melon, among others. Hokkaido also produces delicious milk, potatoes and corn, […]

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