Author Archive: All posts by Philbert Lui

Doors Open Toronto 2024: Timeless Japan

JFT is back for Doors Open Toronto on May 25th & 26! We are pleased to present our all-ages programming under the banner of “Timeless Japan” for all to enjoy a dose of nostalgia and learn a bit of history. Continue reading →

“BL Metamorphosis” virtual film screening with VanCAF

To kickoff the 2024 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival, we are proud to support the virtual screening of BL Metamorphosis, adapted from the acclaimed slice-of-life manga of the same name. Continue reading →

Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! (film series)

Usher in the spring & summer with our Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! series! Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! is a celebration of Okinawan stories, culture, and history, highlighted through themes of dance, music, and perseverance. Featuring screenings of documentaries, a classic family comedy, … Continue reading →

Cinema Umami

Join us at JFT for Cinema Umami! Cinema Umami is our documentary screening series spotlighting the joys of Japanese cuisine and the often underappreciated labour of love that goes into its creation. Quick tip, don’t come hungry! April 4 • … Continue reading →

KOTATSU Questionnaires

Thank you for attending KOTATSU: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall, presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto. We would love to hear your comments and feedback which will help us improve our future events. After watching the film(s), please fill-out … Continue reading →