桜の手拭い：日本の日常生活の中の、デザインの逸品展 In celebration of spring 2026, with Cherry Blossoms as a main theme, along with related Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, this colourful exhibition demonstrates the endless creativity in Tenugui. Tenugui are towels made of bleached cotton, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 … Continue reading →
Our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2026: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall, is back on Mar 7 & 8. Free admission for all films. Continue reading →
Two screenings in celebration of Marty Gross, 2025 Japan Foundation Awards recipient! Continue reading →
January 10, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
January 20, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
Join us for a special three-part talk series presented in conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto, where we explore various aspects of Kabuki theatre in depth. Continue reading →
CINEMA KABUKI: In High Definition on the Big Screen ‒ Direct from Japan ‒ English subtitled. Kabuki Theatre filmed with high-resolution cameras for cinemas in High-Definition digital projection and six-channel sound. A twisted comedy set in the tenements in Rakuda, the further developments of the scandalous secret love and downfall in Princess Sakurahime Part II, and a romantic yet domestic dance-comedy in The Zen Substitute. Advanced tickets are now on sale.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 TIFF Lightbox (350 King Street West, Toronto) Cinema 2
1:00 p.m. Rakuda 52 minutes
3:00 p.m. Princess Sakurahime Part II 138 minutes
6:25 p.m. The Zen Substitute 62 minutes Continue reading →
