News & Updates
Welcome to the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia News page, where we share highlights, announcements, and moments from our ongoing journey in fostering Canada-Japan relations. Our news archive spans nearly two decades, offering a window into the Society’s rich history and community engagement over the years. While updates have been occasional in the past, we’re excited to share news and stories more regularly moving forward—so check back often to stay connected with what’s happening in and around the Society.
Sept. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Air Canada announced today it will introduce non-stop flights between Vancouver and Osaka Osaka, Japan, next summer. Service to Osaka's Kansai International Airport will be operated up to five flights per week by Air Canada rouge with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of economy and premium cabins of service. Flights are planned to begin May 1, [...]
On Saturday April 12, 2014, as part of the 125th Anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, the Consulate and Tomoe Arts, in cooperation with the Komparu School of Noh, presented a full performance of the Japanese noh drama Hagoromo (The Feathered Robe). Led by internationally acclaimed noh actor YAMAI Tsunao, a troupe of 11 performers and musicians [...]
Consul General Okada, Commissioner Stewart, Ambassador Clugston and Society Vice President John Tak Canada's Ambassador in Japan, Mackenzie Clugston, passed through British Columbia at the beginning of Feburary, and we were again honoured that he took some time with us 'in conversation'. In a departure from the usual dinner speaker format, Society Vice-President John Tak [...]
Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways is scheduled to begin a new service beginning March 30, flying directly into Tokyo's more convenient Haneda airport. With later daily departures and arrivals than either Air Canada or Japan Airlines, who currently fly into Narita, this schedule will no doubt appeal to some travelers who want to make [...]
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) November 15, 2013. The fourth round of negotiations for Japan-Canada Economic Partnership Agreement was held in Ottawa from Tuesday, November 12 to Thursday, November 14, 2013. The meeting was attended by, on the Japanese side, Mr. Jun Yokota, Ambassador in charge of Economic Diplomacy (Chief Delegate) and representatives from [...]
The Society congratulates Ben Stewart on his appointment as British Columbia's new Trade and Investment Commissioner to Asia. Based in Beijing, Stewart will represent BC in meetings with government officials in Asia. The commissioner's mandate is to focus on China, Japan, and Korea, and particularly on liquefied natural gas. He will report to the premier [...]
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug 23, 2013 Troy Media – In recent years, Canadian business and government leaders have directed much of their attention to emerging Asia – not only China and India, but also countries like Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and several others.Often overlooked in discussions of what some analysts refer to as the “Asian [...]
A July 31, 2013 announcement confirmed that thirteen British Columbians have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Among them is Canada-Japan Society of B.C. member and Director Arthur S. Hara, O.C., LL.C., O.R.S. of Vancouver - "Asia-Pacific businessman and economic leader". Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, Chancellor of the Order, honoured those who have contributed [...]
