News and Announcements

The Superlative Artistry of Japan

New exhibition opening April 26! The Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition presents a cohesive collection of works and materials from various genres that place great emphasis on highly skilled techniques which incorporate ingenious expressions and concepts. Continue reading →

Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowship 2023 Now Accepting Applications

Deadline for applying to the HIF Foreign Scholars Fellowship is Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Application details and forms are available in both Japanese and English. Continue reading →

From Hiroshige’s Edo Hyaku to Catfish Prints

From Hiroshige’s Edo Hyaku to Catfish Prints: A report of the past projects and an announcement of upcoming collaborative projects/public programs between Royal Ontario Museum and The Japan Foundation, Toronto Continue reading →

Taiko in Canada

Join representatives of four Canadian taiko groups in this panel discussion as they talk about the origins of taiko in Canada, how groups have adapted to the pandemic, and how taiko intersects with community building and social activism. Continue reading →

Thousand Sea Symphonies Canada Project

In November 2021, the Japan Foundation, Toronto and the world-renowned taiko soloist HAYASHI Eitetsu began an international collaboration with Canadian taiko groups in a special online video performance, the Thousand Sea Symphonies Canada Project. Continue reading →