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‘Ai Weiwei: Unbroken’ at Gardiner Museum: The Work of Legendary artist, Ai Weiwei is back in Toronto

Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 05/06/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Ai Weiwei: Unbroken arrived this February at the Gardiner Museum with a body of work formed over the past decade. Ai Weiwei is one of the world’s most influential artists and political activists, who has […]

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The 8th Toronto Japanese Film Festival June 6 to June 27 Hosted by the Japanese Canadian Culture Centre

BOOK & FILMS Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FILM TREND 05/02/2019 by Hinako Fujiwara（Senior Reporter / Editorial Translator）

Welcoming Mikako Tabe, Tatsushi Omori and Toshiyuki Teruya as special guests! Known as the largest Japanese film festival in North America, Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be held once again this June. Last year, the […]

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Air Canada to Operate International Direct Flights from Vancouver to Osaka: JNTO and Air Canada Presents “Explore Osaka” Reception

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 04/27/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Starting June 1, direct flights from Vancouver to Osaka will be operated with Air Canda’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In anticipation to the operation of Air Canada’s flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft starting June […]

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An Interview with Duckman aka TK-Entertainer, Toronto’s Favorite Japanese Street Performer 

Interview PEOPLE 04/26/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In the corner of the street, near the entrance to Eaton center in Toronto, sits a man with a yellow duck costume. He wears fake glasses and busks with bunch of buckets for people who […]

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Interview with Kokoro Care Packages’ Co-Founders, Lillian and Aki: Curated Subscription Box of Healthy, Premium-Quality, Natural Japanese Foods Delivered Straight from Japan to Your Door

Interview PEOPLE 04/25/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Kokoro Care Packages are curated subscription boxes of Healthy, Premium-Quality, Natural Japanese Foods Delivered Straight from Japan to Your Door. The variety of Japanese foods and flavors inside have been carefully selected for their premium-quality, purity and incredible taste. From snacks to spices, sauces to soups, teas and more, […]

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Uniqlo’s UT Collection Teams Up with Artist Miranda July

Culture CULTURE Fashion FASHION & BEAUTY 04/18/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Words cannot explain how excited I am about @Miranda_July’s Uniqlo line. pic.twitter.com/dPvDHA4fhZ — Steven Winkelman (@StevenWinkelman) 2019年3月14日 UNIQLO, the Japanese apparel retailer is known for its affordable clothing and its collaboration with diverse artists and […]

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International Japanese ramen chain had opened their first location in TORONTO : Anthoni’s Ramen Diary

FOOD & DRINK Ramen & Noodles 04/17/2019 by Anthoni Chan – Ramen Blogger

I had sensed an enormous ramen wave coming on Queen Street West recently. YES… International Japanese ramen chain had opened their first location in TORONTO. – Hakata Ikkousha Ramen (博多一幸舎) @ 249 Queen Street West. […]

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Retrospective Feature on Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Japanese Cinematic Auteur, to be Screened in Toronto and Montreal

BOOK & FILMS Events EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FILM 04/16/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In accordance to Japanese film director and screen writer, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s tour in Canada, his awards winning five-hour piece, Happy Hour (2015) and Asako I & II (2018), will be screening in Toronto on April […]

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Celebrating the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan at Consul-General Ms. Ito’s Residence in presence of Iconic Webb Ellis Trophy

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 04/15/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

In anticipation of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour being held in Japan, a reception to celebrate the tournament was held at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan on March 28, in the presence of […]

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‘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 […]

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