JAPAN IN CANADA

International Japanese ramen chain had opened their first location in TORONTO : Anthoni’s Ramen Diary

FOOD & DRINK Ramen & Noodles 04/17/2019 by Anthoni Chan – Ramen Blogger

I had sensed an enormous ramen wave coming on Queen Street West recently. YES… International Japanese ramen chain had opened their first location in TORONTO. – Hakata Ikkousha Ramen (博多一幸舎) @ 249 Queen Street West. […]

Continue Reading →

Retrospective Feature on Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Japanese Cinematic Auteur, to be Screened in Toronto and Montreal

BOOK & FILMS Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FILM 04/16/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In accordance to Japanese film director and screen writer, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s tour in Canada, his awards winning five-hour piece, Happy Hour (2015) and Asako I & II (2018), will be screening in Toronto on April […]

Continue Reading →

Celebrating the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan at Consul-General Ms. Ito’s Residence in presence of Iconic Webb Ellis Trophy

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 04/15/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In anticipation of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour being held in Japan, a reception to celebrate the tournament was held at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan on March 28, in the presence of […]

Continue Reading →

Sakura in Spring – A Trip to Kawazu, Japan | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 04/14/2019 by Winnie Luong (Foods and Travel Blogger)

One of the most breathtaking sights of Japan are the beautiful sakura which bloom in the spring time. Ranging from hues of white, pink, and even yellow, cherry blossom season draws visitors mainly throughout the […]

Continue Reading →

New Imperial Era Named ‘Reiwa’: Japan Breaks the Custom of Selecting the Word from Classic Chinese Literature and instead Chooses from Japanese Literature

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS 04/13/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

On April 1st, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga of Japan revealed new imperial era’s name by holding up a board with characters ‘Reiwa’ on it. The term for the new era is made up of […]

Continue Reading →

10 Japanese LGBTQ+ Movies to Watch Now

BOOK & FILMS FILM TREND 04/11/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

It’s been big years for LGBTQ+ films—Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight and Call Me By Your Name almost made it two in a row for queer themed movies at the Academy Awards. Oscar award winning, The Favourites […]

Continue Reading →

2019—Japan, Still Lagging Behind in LGBTQ+ Issues 

LGBTQ+ 04/10/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Japan, the only member of the G7 that does not recognize same-sex unions, is slowly expanding rights protection for LGBTQ+ citizens in recent years. In 2015, Shibuya district started issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples. […]

Continue Reading →

Interview with Toronto Buddhist Church’s Resident Minister, Reverend Yoshimichi Ouchi

CULTURE Culture People PEOPLE 04/09/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

I attended, with Sid Ikeda, a service at a Jodo Shinshu temple, Toronto Buddhist Church. I have never been to a Buddhist ceremony in Canada before but have been to many in Japan. Sid was […]

Continue Reading →

The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio Mishima | Japan book reviews

BOOK BOOK & FILMS 04/05/2019 by Kevin Jae

 A strange story that could not have been written by anyone else other than Mishima.  A group of five teenagers raised in solidly middle class families form a gang joined by a sense of nihilistic discontent […]

Continue Reading →

‘Body in Fukushima: Reflections on the Nuclear in Everyday Life’ Shed Light on Aftermath of the 3/11 in Toronto

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 03/31/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

The multi-disciplinary event, Body in Fukushima: Reflections on the Nuclear in Everyday Life, has been exhibited in major venues across America and the exhibition (March 4 – April 14) and is now being held in […]

Continue Reading →