JAPAN IN CANADA

‘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

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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Secrets of the Smithsonian Samurai: Rediscovering the Lost ‘Living Dolls’ of Japan at Japane Foundation Toronto

Culture CULTURE Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 03/23/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Dr. Robert Pontsioen’s lecture, Secrets of the Smithsonian Samurai: Rediscovering the Lost ‘Living Dolls’ of Japan’ was held at the Japan Foundation on February 6th. Dr. Robert Pontsioen of the Smithsonian Institution traced his recent […]

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“Normal”—What?: In Conversation with Sayaka Murata. Author of ‘Convenience Store Woman’ in Toronto

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES Interview PEOPLE 03/22/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

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 […]

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What is Normal?: In Conversation with Author Sayaka Murata at japan Foundation Toronto

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 03/21/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Sayaka Murata, winner of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 2016 for her novella, Convenience Store Woman, which became her debut in English in 2018, has been asking a question in all of her work—what is […]

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