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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Interview with International President of Ikebana International, Miho Ota Okawara
Some might consider Ikebana as an artistic practice that requires complex equipment— is a form of Japanese high art, but Miho Okawara, instructor of a Sogetsu workshop, translates the art form to one that is […]
Toronto Wide Socials: Welcoming those who are new to Toronto
If Toronto is to you, a new place, Toronto Wide Socials will welcome you to the city. Formed by individuals who themselves were once new to places and know how it feels, this social group […]
Intimate Street Lights: An Interview with Keita Morimoto
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 […]
An Interview with Duckman aka TK-Entertainer, Toronto’s Favorite Japanese Street Performer
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 […]
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
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, […]
“Normal”—What?: In Conversation with Sayaka Murata. Author of ‘Convenience Store Woman’ in Toronto
You may have seen the hardcover book featuring a kawaii rice ball with a woman’s face at bookstores; but don’t be fooled by its cutesy, light blue and cherry-blossom pink jacket; Convenience Store Woman is […]
Interview with Masaaki Kanai, President of Ryohin Keikaku
Established in 1980, MUJI’s high-quality products, its “no-brand” quality and minimal aesthetic quickly became a global success. Ever since its opening, the largest store outside of Asia—MUJI Toronto—at 595 Dundas—spanning around 20,000 square feet of […]
A Japanese Canadian Teacher at an International School Interview with Andre Ito
The process of searching for self-acceptance while standing in between two countries. Born as a second-generation Japanese Canadian, Andre Ito currently resides in Japan, working as a teacher at an international school. In this interview, […]
Bringing Canada and Japan together through cutting-edge designs: An interview with TOJA Co. Designer, Cameron Fliegel
Cameron Fliegel, a Canadian designer, created his own brand of street-style clothing. Incorporating Japanese letters and illustrations, his designs are modern and simple, attracting a wide range of audience from the start. In this interview, […]
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