Although cultural appropriation has become an often-discussed topic in western media today, it is a term Japanese people are not too familiar with at all. Cultural appropriation, the adoption of elements of one culture by […]
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The Cultural Dimensions of Packaging in Japan（Feb.27）
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 […]
Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori in Toronto Interview Part 2/2
Junichi Mitsubori, the founder and master of Kado, or the way of wagashi, continues to promote the beauty of wagashi across both Japan and the world. In April, he began touring around North America, starting […]
Wagashi Master Junichi Mitsubori in Toronto Press Conference Report & Interview Part 1/2
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 […]
Special Interview Miss International Canada 2017 and Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassador: Marta Magdalena Stepien
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 […]
“To create a place where Japanese Canadians can be proud of their roots and their cultural heritage.” Gary Kawaguchi Interview | Past, Present and Future of Japanese Canadian Community
2017 was a significant year for many as it marked 150 years of Canada’s history and 50 years since new immigrants came to Toronto. Along with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC), we bring to […]
[STORIES] Wataru Yonezawa: Awaodori Performer/Producer
Do you think awa-odori is being something cool? Wataru Yonezawa is the performer and producer of Takarabune that is the Japanese traditional dance “awa-odori” troupe. First of all, if you ask me what’s the fascination […]
MIKURO MIKA went to Anime North 2017
Anime North 2017 How enjoyable was Anime North 2017? Reported and interviewed with cosplayers and booths by MIKURO MiKA! Anime North http://www.animenorth.com/ MIKURO MIKA(singer-songwriter) https://www.mikuromika.com
Canadians in Japan Stephanie Erica Chaves
Stephanie Erica Chaves is currently part of the JET program and works in a high school in the city of Matsuyama as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). She is also the winner of the Soseki […]
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