JAPAN IN CANADA

Latest Trend in AGO! TORJA Documents YAYOI KUSAMA: INFINITY MIRRORS with Instax SP-3

Art CULTURE LIFESTYLE Lifestyle TOP STORIES 05/09/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Many of you know of AGO’s previous exhibit by Yayoi Kusama that Toronto fell in love with. Kusama’s world of “INFINITY MIRRORS” and many of her mysterious yet alluring creations grabbed the world’s attention. Torontonians, […]

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Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori in Toronto Press Conference Report & Interview Part 1/2

Art CULTURE Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN TOP STORIES 05/02/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

On April 12, a press conference was held featuring the wagashi artist, Junichi Mitsubori, at Gusta Cooking Studio in Markham. Following his victory in a cooking competition, Mr. Mitsubori has made numerous appearances on TV […]

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Special Interview Miss International Canada 2017 and Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassador: Marta Magdalena Stepien

Communities EVENTS & COMMUNITIES Interview PEOPLE TOP STORIES TREND 05/01/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Marta Magdalena Stepien is the representative of Canada for the Miss International Beauty Pageant of 2017. On top of that, she is a student in biomedical engineering technology with a 3.95 GPA. Following the Miss […]

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[FUJIFILM x TORJA] Take a snapshot with Instax! U of T Campus Tour x SQ10

Art CULTURE Lifestyle LIFESTYLE 03/12/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

SQ10 has the best of both worlds. While it is compact like any other instant camera, it allows you to take high-quality photos as if by a digital camera. Also known as a hybrid instant […]

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“Learning from the past by sharing what Japanese Canadians experienced during war” Toronto, Canada STORY. 10 James Heron Interview

Communities EVENTS & COMMUNITIES Interview PEOPLE 03/07/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

James Heron As the executive director of Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), James contributes not only to the development of Japanese community but also to the development of Canadian society by promoting Japanese culture. When […]

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Duckman (TK-Entertainer) – The Japanese Busker

VIDEO 03/01/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

“I wanted to be doing something special and unique, that nobody else was doing.” – Duckman TK-Entertainer More about TK-Entertainer https://www.facebook.com/tkentertainer/ https://instagram.com/tkentertainer/ Video: Takaomi Yoshida, Keiko Shimojo Music: Focus/島金島 produced by Alyssa Ayaka Ichinose Translation: […]

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Stand-up sushi restaurant – Tachi

VIDEO 02/09/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

The first stand-up sushi restaurant in Toronto!- Tachi They have only one menu, so you don’t have to think what you want to eat. Just eat sushi that brought in front of you. They will […]

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Koyoi Restaurant & Bar starts their lunch menu!

VIDEO 02/03/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Last year they had many requests asking whether they will open for lunch. Wanting to act upon that request, they had decided to open for lunch starting this year. Kohei Yamamoto, server and kitchen manager […]

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“Japanese culture is a piece in Canada’s cultural mosaic.” Toronto, Canada STORY.9 Chris Hope Interview

Communities EVENTS & COMMUNITIES Interview PEOPLE 01/13/2018 by JAPAN in CANADA

Chris Hope Born as a fourth-generation Japanese Canadian, Chris contributes to the communication of Japanese-Canadian history and the maintenance of Japanese-Canadian community through filmmaking and management of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) in Toronto. […]

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No.1 Ramen in Japan – Konjiki Ramen

VIDEO 12/14/2017 by JAPAN in CANADA

Konjiki Ramen is recommended by Michelin 2015-2018 And also rated No.1 Ramen in Japan 2016. It’s located near by Sheppard and Yonge St. Konjiki Ramen http://konjikiramen.com/ Facebook

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