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2010 Issue

Cultural Crossovers
Masthead 2010

List of contributors to the 2010 issue.

Sister Cities an Ocean Apart

Numata and Port Hardy: a tale of two towns and their kinship.

Here’s to Your Skin

A new fad for the perfect complexion.

Main Street Marvel

Diana Li’s window displays captivate passers-by.

Junji Shinada

Leaving the Garden

Master gardener Junji Shinada is parting ways with Nitobe after 25 years.

Sadako and the Thousand Cranes

Paper cranes for peace.

Environment

A look at environmental facts from countries around the Pacific Rim.

Voyage of Hope

A harrowing escape from Vietnam ends in love.

Travel

Travel information about countries in South East Asia.

Drunken Prawns

A recipe for prawns cooked in beer.

Vancouver Architecture the Bing Thom Way

Exploring the innovative designs of a hometown legend.

Samurai

A brief history of Japanese samurai warriors.

Food for Thought

Restaurant reviews of The Cascade Room and Controversial Kitchen.

Tet: Past and Presents

A look into the Vietnamese new year celebration, Tet Nguyen.

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Swept Under the Rug

A closer look at Canada’s live-in caregiver program.

A Two-Prawned Tale

Spot prawns swim their way onto the menu.

The Hastings Set

The new nerve centre for musicians in Vancouver.

Cheers to Beers

Surprise your taste buds with these refreshing Chinese brews.

The Many Faces of Mochi

More than just a sweet treat.

Mixed Martial Arts

An effective workout with punch.

Todd Wong

A local visionary creates a new cultural experience.

Book Reviews 2012

Book reviews for “Better Living Through Plastic Explosives” by Zsuzsi Gartner and “Ru” by Kim Thuy.

Lost and Found

A conversation with Vancouver art-repreneur David Duprey.

Manga’s Next Move

Anime and manga trends are growing more than ever as technology continues to progress.