Weird Apocalypse

M CrowsonDecember 10, 2018

The Emissary by Yoko Tawada Translated by Margaret Mitsutani Yoko Tawada takes readers through a dystopian vision of Japan’s not-too-distant future i...

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In Conversation with Yoko Tawada

Nina LeeNovember 19, 2018

Where we explore the fluidity of being, language and borders. Yoko Tawada has spent the last year touring the world. From Amsterdam to Manila to ...

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Loveable Zombie Comedy Storms the Japanese Box Office

James HeronNovember 18, 2018

A tiny, perfect gem that took Japanese audiences by storm based entirely on word of mouth. Picture ©THIRD WINDOW FILMS ...

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Studio Ponoc Carries on the Ghibli Tradition

James HeronOctober 6, 2018

Yonebayashi manages a seamless transition from Studio Ghibli in terms of quality, visual style and storytelling sensibility. Picture ©GKIDS...

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Tokyo event highlights – Food and Art

Nina HoescheleSeptember 28, 2018

Bring in the fall with these two exceptional events that will show you a different side of Japan. Planning a visit to Tokyo anytime soon? This fa...

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Million-dollar Melon

M CrowsonSeptember 23, 2018

Discover the gorgeous, shockingly expensive world of luxury Japanese fruits. Earlier this year, Sapporo City hosted a spring auction where a pair...

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Next Music From Tokyo Vol.13

Bento Box MagazineSeptember 23, 2018

Japanese women show Canada how to really rock.  Next Music from Tokyo (NMFT) is an annual tour that introduces Canadians to the most creative and ...

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Experiencing Japan with JET

Amanda TaylorSeptember 17, 2018

Canada’s latest group of adventure seekers has departed for Japan. On August 3, the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto hosted a gathering of 64 ...

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Light It Up

M CrowsonAugust 21, 2018

Let yourself be swept away by the giant, whimsical folklore floats that light up the night at Aomori’s famous Nebuta Matsuri. Aomori Prefecture’s Neb...

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A Life of Convenience

M CrowsonAugust 10, 2018

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Normalcy is highly overrated in Sayaka Murata’s quirky novella. Author info Sayaka Murata is...

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