Mukashi, mukashi, omukashi… . ”Ahhhhh this unrelenting, dust-driven, crack your fingers dry wind has withered my wits, I’m certain” begins this excellent work by Hiromi Goto; she tells a “true” story with interweaving, cross-locking narratives, much like […]
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Vancouver’s Japanese Hall designated a national historic site Social Sharing
A building in Vancouver housing Canada’s oldest Japanese-language school has been designated by the government as a national historic site, according to a report by CBC. A ceremony was held Wednesday at the Vancouver Japanese […]
Pokémon: Why is Ash Ketchum always 10-years-old?
This trending Reddit thread explains why is Ash Ketchum, the main character from the Pokémon series. I believe this theory is the most logical one out there. It is not uncommon that manga series have […]
Joy Kogawa revisits Canada’s past of internment camp in new AR app , “East of the Rockies”
View this post on Instagram “Im grateful that this little story in Canada is not going to be lost.” Experience Joy Kogawa’s Story. Install now! A post shared by East Of The Rockies (@eotr_game) on […]
Unearthed Japanese camp found in B.C. mountains, was likely an escape from racism, until internment in 1942
During WW II, twenty-two thousand Japanese Canadians were unfairly uprooted from the coast and sent to internment camp. EDMONTON— Hidden away in British Columbia’s North Shore mountains are the remnants of a Japanese-Canadian logging camp […]
Judoka Christa Deguchi became Canada’s first Senior World Champion, Writes History for Canada
View this post on Instagram 一夜明けてもまだ実感が湧きませんが、これに満足せず更なる高みを目指して頑張ります。関係者の皆様、会場の皆様、温かい声援ありがとうございました。 I still can’t believe I did it. I’m glad I could do this for Canada and for my family. Thank you for all your support. A post shared by […]
Toronto Wide Socials: Welcoming those who are new to Toronto
If Toronto is to you, a new place, Toronto Wide Socials will welcome you to the city. Formed by individuals who themselves were once new to places and know how it feels, this social group […]
The Handsome “Spicy Nate”
Most points scored on the 2018 circuit (273) ✅Canada’s captain for #London7s ✅Best hair in the series ✅Nathan Hirayama is our #MondayMotivation ðª pic.twitter.com/P628jB3cYZ — HSBC Canada Sevens (@CanadaSevens) 2018年5月28日 The Japanese-Canadian rugby player, Nate […]
Gonzaga’s Japanese basketball star, Rui Hachimura
Before getting knocked out by Texas in the final Elite Eight, Gonzaga’s Japanese basketball star, Rui Hachimura averaged 19.7 points, 6 rebounds and shot 59 percent from the field. The 21-year-old small forward spent three […]
Secrets of the Smithsonian Samurai: Rediscovering the Lost ‘Living Dolls’ of Japan at Japane Foundation Toronto
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 […]