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Hapa Pioneer Kip Fulbeck As professor of art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Kip Fulbeck has received the university’s Distinguished Teaching award and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member five times. He is also a published author,…

James Shigeta died on July 28, 2014. The news made nary a wrinkle in the Japanese News Media. But to me, the passing of the famed actor, singer and recording artist was a profound event; it meant the end of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jodi Sam is an illustrator, writer, daydreamer who relocated to Tokyo from Vancouver in 2010.

On Tuesday November 11, the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Japanese Canadian Cenotaph in Stanley Park. The memorial begins at 10:40am. Following the service refreshments will be served at a reception at the Stanley Park Pavillion where artifacts…

Frank Moritsugu is an oldtimer in the grandest sense of the word. Born in Port Alice, British Columbia, he was still in his teens when he was hired by Tom Shoyama as writer for The New Canadian immediately following the…

by Lillian Nakamura Maguire, NAJC Director The Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi Human Rights Award was presented to Terry Watada of Toronto, at the recent AGM of the National Association of Japanese Canadians held in Vancouver. Presenting the award was Jay Hirabayashi,…