JAPAN IN CANADA

It is Important to Tie Knots Laura Shintani’s Mascot for Those Who Forget

CULTURE Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 02/13/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Being Japanese Canadian: Reflections on a Broken World, exhibition at Royal Ontario Museum From a couple steps away, Laura, a Toronto-based multimedia artist in a sparkly red dress and Totoro bag, turned around. I decided […]

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【ROM】 Being Japanese Canadian: reflections on a broken world（〜August.5）

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 02/05/2019 by Editors Picks

About Encounter personal perspectives on the exile, dispossession, and internment of Japanese Canadians during the 1940s through a series of artworks interspersed throughout the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada. This installation features contemporary artists who […]

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9.95 vs 50 ramen – Anthoni’s Ramen Diary

ASIA FOOD & DRINK Noodles Ramen & Noodles 02/04/2019 by Anthoni Chan – Ramen Blogger

Cold winter days were just around the corner. Warm bowl of ramen would definitely be a great idea. It’s truly a blessing that there are a decent amount of places that offers ramen options in […]

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The Cultural Dimensions of Packaging in Japan（Feb.27）

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 02/03/2019 by Japan Foundation

Packaging, the wrapping of goods and materials, indeed “wrapping” even in its widest sense, is integral to human exchange and interaction. There are of course direct functional reasons for both personal and commercial packaging: physical […]

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Landmarks From Before It Was Called Tokyo: Hiroshige’s One Hundred Famous Views of Edo（〜Apr.13）

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES TOP STORIES 02/02/2019 by Japan Foundation

Landmarks From Before It Was Called Tokyo: Hiroshige’s One Hundred Famous Views of Edo 広重作江戸名所百景展 Co-presented by Stuart Jackson Gallery & The Japan Foundation, Toronto Original print works of One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, […]

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A Japanese Canadian Teacher at an International School Interview with Andre Ito

Interview PEOPLE 10/11/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

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, […]

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Bringing Canada and Japan together through cutting-edge designs: An interview with TOJA Co. Designer, Cameron Fliegel

Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY Interview PEOPLE TOP STORIES 10/10/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

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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After all, Japanese noodles are where it’s at!

FOOD & DRINK 07/26/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Here’s a whole list of Japanese noodles (including ramen, of course!) that’s gotten much buzz lately. The editorial team went to check them all out just for you! Which one (or many!) of these is […]

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Chun Li encounters a formidable enemy in the streets of Toronto!

VIDEO 07/25/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Minh enjoys choreographing cosplay fight scenes and approached Christianne with the idea at Anime North 2018. The combination of their martial arts backgrounds and character choice of Chun Li lead to the creation of this […]

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MUSUBU: A community that connects young Japanese professionals in Canada

BUSINESS Business Communities EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 07/02/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

MUSUBU is a group of young professionals in the GTA who are proficient in Japanese. On May 17, the organization held its foundation ceremony and reception. Approximately 70 participants, composed primarily of young businessmen, attended […]

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