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  • Joined: June 2, 2014
  • Articles: 19

Tamio Wakayama: A Remembrance

by Masaru Edmund Nakawatase I first met Tamio Wakayama in the winter of 1964 in Atlanta, Georgia. We were both very recent volunteers for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) which was regarded accurately as the youngest and most militant…

SPAM® Musubi at Powell Street Festival

This is the eight consecutive year that we will be selling SPAM® Sushi or SPAM® Musubi at the Powell Street Festival. It is referred as SPAM® Musubi in Hawaii where it is extremely popular. Mususbi is known in the Shintō…

Book Gift Guide

New Books by Sleepless Kao Discover two adorable new picture books by artist-in-motion Sleepless Kao! In Duet—the first book both written and illustrated by Kao—meet sweet Sora and Sarah, twins who do everything together. But when Sora begins to grow…

Give the Gift of Taiko

For the percussion lover on your gift list we have numerous ways to rock their world! Get off the couch and fulfil your dream of trying taiko drumming for yourself – and yes, it is as fun as it looks! Keep…

Deck the halls with bottles of sake!

BY ELISE GEE Looking for a unique gift or a nice change from wine for your party contribution during the festive season? Here are some new sakes available in BC worth seeking out. Prices listed are LDB and may be higher…

Holiday Gift Guide

Check out these fab finds in our Holiday Gift Guide from Coral + Cloud, Davie and Chiyo, Kanazawa Wines and Pidgin Restaurant. It’s a great way to support local Japanese Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs! Coral + Cloud Miko Hoffman’s Etsy…