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People To Watch | CJ Li

Schema's summer intern Justin Ko interviews Canadian-based musician CJ Li and explores her unique upbringing, her musical inspirations, and her future career in Japan.

Posted by Justin Ko on July 29, 2010 8:30 AM

Yukata Kitsuke Workshop | July 17, 2010 | National Nikkei Museum

I am not too familiar with Japanese culture, but the more I learn about it, the more I am impressed with its traditions, and the more value I see in keeping them alive in our highly developed society.

Posted by Midya Tsoy on July 15, 2010 12:00 AM

SNOW Magazine | Tokyo, Japan

The other day while browsing online, I discovered a unique online magazine called SNOW Magazine. It was a very worthwhile accident as this Tokyo-based publication features cool and fascinating articles covering the latest fads in art, music, technology, food, film, fashion, interior design, travel, comics, crafts, and much more!

Posted by Alden on July 9, 2010 12:00 AM

Infographic of the Day: Japan, the Strange Country | Design & Innovation | Fast Company

What comes to mind when you think of Japan? For many it's sushi or taiko drumming, but we all know Japan is far more complex than that. To mixed reviews, Kenichi Tanaka, a Japanese animation student, attempted to capture all the social quirks of Japanese life in a video called Japan: The Strange Country

Posted by Alden on July 6, 2010 1:00 PM

OurTube #23 | Centre A | June 30, 2010

It's a night of Art, Film, and Japanese History that you don't want to miss! THIS WEDNESDAY, June 30, Center A will be presenting two provocative Japanese films: YAMA-ATTACK TO ATTACK and Shinjyuku Street TV for their very first Canadian screenings!

Posted by Joy on June 28, 2010 10:23 AM

Schema Goes to the Opera | Madama Butterfly

Last week I attended Vancouver Opera's production of Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, and I was awed by the performance.

Posted by Genie MacLeod on June 9, 2010 12:08 AM

New on In-Depth! Georgia Straight's Craig Takeuchi!

This week's But Where Are You Really From? story from Release 1.2: Georgia Straight's film editor, Craig Takeuchi, shares his intimate experiences with identity tags, sexuality and food as he comes face to face with his Japanese roots.

Posted by Joy on June 3, 2010 8:30 PM

2012 Olympic Mascots & Manga character | Long lost siblings

Behold! Daddy-Eyeball of GeGeGe no Kitaro, the protagonist of a Japanese manga TV series, have just found his missing twin siblings. Who just also happen to be the mascots of London's 2012 Summer Games. No biggy. Doubtful that Daddy-Eyeball will receive the same sort of limelight. Their resemblance is uncanny, all that's left is a DNA test...and maybe a lawsuit.

Posted by Angela Jung on June 2, 2010 10:46 AM

NAFF 2010 | A Summer Family

Kamimura is an ageing dancer living in the south of France and giving lessons in the Japanese art form Butoh to students who come to his farm. Every summer it seems his much younger lover, Yuzuko, leaves to be in New York - her presence in Kamimura's household overlapping only briefly with that of his middle-aged wife, Akiko, and their daughter, Mayu.

Posted by Gayatri Bajpai on May 28, 2010 4:03 PM

NAFF 2010 | Chocolate Underground

In a semi-futuristic Japan, the Good For You party is in power, and their mandate is to create a healthy populous at any cost. Under the direction of Leader Healthy, the party is trying to eradicate the evils of obesity and tooth decay by banning chocolate, and all other sugary snacks. This is the premise of the anime film Chocolate Underground, directed by Takayuki Hamana, and produced by Production I.G.

Posted by Genie MacLeod on May 28, 2010 11:00 AM

Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo | A Film About Japan's Love Affair With Bugs

Jessica Oreck's documentary works "backwards through history,Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo explores the mystery of the development of Japan's love affair with bugs."

Posted by Jocelyn Gan on May 11, 2010 4:59 PM

"Babies" documentary explores how environment shapes humans

Babies follows the very young lives of four infants: Ponijao from the Himba tribe in Namibia; Bayarjargal living in a rural farm in Mongolia; Mari from Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie from San Francisco, USA. Without the use of any narration, the documentary gives its audience an intimate look at exactly how different (and also similar) these infants' lives are.

Posted by Adrian Bailon on May 4, 2010 12:44 PM

Tokyo Goes Gaga

Lady Gaga arrived in Tokyo last weekend to perform in two sold-out concerts in nearby Yokohama Arena, and Japanese fans dressed to impress.

Posted by Adrian Bailon on April 23, 2010 12:56 AM

Earth Day Around the World: Tokyo

While Canadians celebrate Earth Day 2010 with various events to help promote the importance of conservationism and sustainability. As a global community, it's important to also take note of the various other events being held worldwide for Earth Day. Take Tokyo, for instance. Did you know that last year's Earth Day Tokyo festival was actually the largest Earth Day festival in the world?

Posted by Adrian Bailon on April 22, 2010 1:54 AM

April 14 | Black Day & Asian Singleness

So yes, most of you may have heard of Valentines Day, or even White Day. But have you ever heard of Black Day??

Posted by Joy on April 5, 2010 9:01 PM

Japan Society Hosts Women's Film Series in NYC | Asiance Magazine

I love watching Asian films that challenge the conventional stereotype of the Asian-geisha-obedient female stereotype. You know, films where the female protagonist are real women, clever, strong and empowered. Historically, the depiction of women in film has had more impact on the lives of women than any other media. Likewise, it's alternate female roles that have the potential to undo much of the stereotypes we hold in our everyday lives.

Posted by Michelle Pham on April 5, 2010 6:34 PM

What does it mean to be Canadian?

Since the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games begun, Canadians have showcased an incredible amount of national pride at the events, on the streets, and basically to anyone who would listen and join in on the celebrations! I randomly interviewed people in front of Canada Place to see they think of the girls and guys of the True North Strong and Free, and what it means to be Canadian.

Posted by Angela Jung on February 22, 2010 12:07 PM

Stories of Japanese Internment: Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders

Come check out of the difficult, but exciting life stories of Japanese Canadian elders on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The public screening of the ten-part series, Ohanashi: The Story of Our Elders, starts with the life stories of Kazue Oye and Alfie Kamitakahara.

Posted by Linda Chan on February 12, 2010 7:47 PM

Marathonologue at Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad

Get your tickets to Marathonologue, a show that celebrates the athlete in action—in this case the Japanese marathon winner of the 2000 Olympics, who is said to have taken "killer hornet" extract before she raced. Bagpipes and the animated silhouette of a running woman will surely transform New Year's Resolution slackers into willing athletes.

Posted by Gayatri Bajpai on February 6, 2010 9:39 PM

House of Issey Miyake | Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Issey Miyake's Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is bound to dazzle your eye with its in-your-face colours and unique prints. Nothing says "I'm ready for spring" better than this collection.

Posted by Jocelyn Gan on January 17, 2010 7:16 PM