News and Announcements

Director’s Message

In the last two months, we have had the pleasure of welcoming guests back to our centre. I would like to thank everyone who cooperated with our partial re-opening procedures and helped to make our centre a safe space. As Toronto braces for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic…

The 16th Hakuhodo Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship – Now Accepting Applications

The Hakuhodo Foundation is now accepting applications for the 16th Hakuhodo Foundation Japanese Research Fellowship. The Fellowship invites leading international researchers of the Japanese language, Japanese language education, Japanese literature and Japanese culture to Japan to conduct residential research. In providing … Continue reading →

How to visit us at The Japan Foundation, Toronto

We would love to see you! If you are planning to visit the library, gallery or administrative office, please take look at our guidelines on how to book a visit; JFT Guidelines and Acknowledgement

The Japan Foundation is recruiting Japanese-Language specialists for their “Japanese-Language Specialists Dispatch Program”

Application deadline: Wednesday, August 12th (Japan Time) Continue reading →

The Fourteenth International MANGA Award

Accepting entries from Apr 6 – June 19. Win a 10 day trip to Japan and meet Japanese manga artists and visit studios! The award honors artists who contribute to the global development of manga. Continue reading →