Author Archive: All posts by Emi Nishimura

Hebi-Doshi (Snake Year) Origami

Let’s celebrate the coming of 2025, the Year of the Snake (Hebi Doshi)! When you visit JFT Library in January 2025, you will also have a chance to see the beauty of meticulously crafted origami snakes folded by members of … Continue reading →

Manga Artist SHIRAHAMA Kamome in Toronto for TCAF 2024!

Join us to welcome SHIRAHAMA Kamome, an esteemed manga artist of the award-winning series, Witch Hat Atelier! Ms. Shirahama is stopping by JFT as a featured guest of Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 (May 11-12, 2024). Continue reading →

Beyond Halloween: A Winter Adventure into Yokai! – Japanese Ghosts, Goblins, and Mysterious Creatures

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

TCAF 2023 Featuring Guest: MAYUZUKI Jun @ JFT

Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation, Toronto. *Please note that each session requires a separate registration. *Attendees will be required to wear masks during this panel. Part 1: Saturday, April 29 11:00 AM @ JFT Event … Continue reading →

Important Update Regarding JF OverDrive: Videos Available until September 1, 2022

All OverDrive video titles will be removed from JF OverDrive on September 1. Any users with active checkouts on OverDrive video titles will be able to enjoy the titles through the end of the lending period. After September 1, users … Continue reading →