JAPAN IN CANADA

TIFF Hosts North American Premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Weathering With You’

BOOK & FILMS FILM 08/07/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Makoto Shinkai’s highly anticipated latest film, Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko, 天気の子) will run in the Special Presentations track at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest film festival in North America. GKIDS […]

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Simu Liu, fighting for representation on the big screen | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Simu Liu, 劉思慕 is our Mississauga-born, Chinese-Canadian hot guy Friday. He reminds me of the young, hot, smart boys I see when I’m jogging around the U of T campus—motivation for my daily workout. View […]

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Sendhil Ramamurthy: Doctor daydream on a summer’s Friday afternoon. | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday PEOPLE People 07/28/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

This afternoon, as the rays from the sun kisses my skin, my subconscious decides that his is a face I want to sit on. I mean…look at them eyes. I know it’s stereotypical to have […]

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About Quality Paper in Toronto: Japanese Women Artists’ Exchange at the Japanese Paper Place

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 07/27/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

On August 1st, there will be a reception for a select group of Japanese women artists at the Japanese Paper Place (JPP). Opened in 1982, by Nancy Jacobi, the retail store in Toronto encourages artist […]

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Collaborating with art, brands and characters from around the world: A brand-new floor dedicated to “UT” on UNIQLO’s flagship store

Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY LIFESTYLE Shopping 07/26/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

Under the slogan, “Wear Your World,” UT is now a renowned series of T-shirts with some of the world’s favourite designs. And now, 16 years after its creation, UT has its very own space on […]

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“The Truth”: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New film to open at the Venice Film Festival

BOOK & FILMS FILM 07/25/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Award-winning Japanese director, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film The Truth, is scheduled to open at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. Filmed in French and English, the film stars international starts such as Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke. Festival […]

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Man Sets Fire to Animation Studio in Kyoto: Catastrophic fire at KyoAni’s studio causes the death of 30+ artists and employees.

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS TREND 07/24/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

According to officials, there are at least 33 deaths and a at least 36 injured after a man set fire to an animation studio in Kyoto, one of the most catastrophic casualty incident since WWII. […]

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Steven Yeun | Hot Asian Guy Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday People PEOPLE 07/19/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Steven Yuen (Glenn) Appreciation pic.twitter.com/imjERSTcHe — Janelle Belgrave L.Ac (@JSoAbove) 2016年4月4日 The star is known for playing Glen in The Walking Dead.    Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) || TWD -loves Maggie so much-deserves happiness & […]

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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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Toronto Wide Socials: Welcoming those who are new to Toronto

Interview PEOPLE 07/14/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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