Community Centre vs Cultural Centre

Terry Watada

Back in the day, when the brain trust of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) in Toronto was arguing about a new building, the question of whether the organization was to be a Cultural centre (as it was identified) or a Community centre for what was left of the Japanese …

Yoko Tani: the Mysterious Life of a Nikkei Actor

Terry Watada

David Toguri: An Appreciation

Terry Watada

Not much is known about David Toguri’s early life. He’s also not well-known in the Asian North American communities, especially in Canada, his birthplace—which is surprising since he is so famous in Europe. I suppose his anonymity is a testament to this talented yet humble artist.

The Christmas Creep

Terry Watada