JAPAN IN CANADA

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. […]

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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‘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 […]

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The State of Tohoku Eight Years After 3/11: Japan has yet to Learn from the Mistakes

JAPAN NEWS NEWS & POLITICS 03/30/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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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Guide to Pairing Sake with Food: Sake pairing seminar with Sake Samurai, Mr. Michael Tremblay in Toronto

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FOOD & DRINK Our Picks SAKE 03/29/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Sake, or nihonshu is a remarkable beverage that can be enjoyed by themselves and also pairs well with almost any kind of food. It is made from sake rice which is fermented in the presence […]

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Gourmet Dining in Tokyo – Yakiniku Jambo Hanare | Travel to Japan from Canada

Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Our Picks Sushi Travel Japan 03/28/2019 by Winnie Luong (Foods and Travel Blogger)

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 […]

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Coach Nat: Natalie Nakase, assistant coach of the L.A. Clippers might be the first female head coach to coach an NBA team

CULTURE Culture PEOPLE People 03/27/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Happy International Women’s Day! ✊ðŸ‘¸ To celebrate we’re recognizing the one and only @NatalieNakase! Thank you for inspiring women everywhere to become who they want to be! ðŸ’™❤️ #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/DdzrMQsMci — AguaCalienteClippers (@ACClippers) 2019年3月8日 The L.A. […]

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I’m a SUBIE CanadaLife × SUBIE: Greg Noel / Photographer

Lifestyle LIFESTYLE PEOPLE People 03/26/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

Based in Newfoundland, Greg Noel is a photographer that specializes in scene photography. His current partner in crime, as well as his beloved vehicle, is SUBARU Crosstrek, a car he encountered while he was in […]

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The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima

BOOK BOOK & FILMS 03/25/2019 by Kevin Jae

A simple love story between two virginal souls on an island not touched by the corrupting influences of modern life and ideas. Their experience of love is not written over and overladen with ideas of […]

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