News and Announcements

Notice Concerning the Establishment of the “Japanese-Language Education Institution Accreditation Act” and Relevant Resources

In June 2023, the “Act on Accreditation of Japanese-Language Institutions to Ensure Appropriate and Reliable Implementation of Japanese-Language Education” was promulgated. Continue reading →

Posted on October 12th, 2023 in Japanese Language, News and Announcements

In-Person Talk Event at JFT on Oct 28 “Netsuke Collection at the ROM, Toronto”

Join Royal Ontario Museum’s Dr. TAKESUE Akiko for an in-person lecture and presentation about ROM’s Netsuke collection. Continue reading →

Posted on October 11th, 2023 in Art Exhibition, News and Announcements

Halloween 2023 at the Japan Foundation, Toronto

Immerse yourself in the world of yokai at the Japan Foundation, Toronto for Halloween 2023! Continue reading →

Posted on September 29th, 2023 in Film, Japanese Studies & International Dialogue, Lecture, Library, News and Announcements

YUASA Masaaki at the Ottawa International Animation Festival

Internationally renowned animator and filmmaker YUASA Masaaki will be attending the 2023 Ottawa International Animation Festival this September, where a comprehensive retrospective of his body of work will be presented. Continue reading →

Posted on September 14th, 2023 in Film, News and Announcements

Japanese Cinema at TIFF 2023

Animation icon MIYAZAKI Hayao’s “The Boy and the Heron” will open TIFF in historic fashion this year. Beyond opening night, Japanese cinema is well represented at TIFF 2023. Continue reading →

Posted on September 6th, 2023 in Film, News and Announcements