Japan | JAPAN IN CANADA

Tag: Japan

‘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 →

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 […]

Continue Reading →

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 […]

Continue Reading →

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 […]

Continue Reading →

“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 […]

Continue Reading →

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 […]

Continue Reading →

In Praise of Shadows by Junichiro Tanizaki

BOOK BOOK & FILMS 03/15/2019 by Kevin Jae

After reading Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata, I wanted to learn more about Japanese aesthetics and the inspiration for Kawabata’s writing technique. In Praise of Shadows by renownede Japanese writer Junichiro Tanizaki elaborates on Japanese […]

Continue Reading →

Five Films for Winter that are not “Frozen”

BOOK & FILMS FILM FILMS JAPAN 03/06/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

The Mars rover confirmed that parts of Canada are colder than mars right now. Don’t believe me? Checkout this link:(https://www.mtlblog.com/news/weather/parts-of-canada-are-colder-than-mars-right-now/). In films, however, winter is more fun, even beautiful. One of the most romantic stories […]

Continue Reading →

“Promoting the beauty of Instax, a film camera, especially in this digital era”: [FUJIFILM×TORJA] Interview with Photographer John Weed

LIFESTYLE PEOPLE People Shopping 03/04/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

“Snap, decorate, record, give”: How to enjoy photography Photographer John Weed is a big fan of instant cameras. Ever since he was young, he has been using film cameras, and although he switched over once […]

Continue Reading →

UNIQLO’s online store(*1) is finally up and running!: A close look into the features of UNIQLO’s online store

Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY LIFESTYLE Shopping 03/01/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

UNIQLO’s flagship store in Canada is now open with the largest selection in the country! Upcoming store openings (2019 Spring):  - Oshawa Centre  – Newmarket (Upper Canada Mall) UNIQLO, now with 9 stores across Canada, […]

Continue Reading →