Short Films Program 2026
Discover a curated program of short animated films at the JFT Event Hall, on loop on May 23-24. Continue reading →
Blooming Japan in Toronto ― A Japanese Arts & Culture Experience
Join us for “Blooming Japan in Toronto ― A Japanese Arts & Culture Experience,” on Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24! Continue reading →
KOTATSU 2026: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall
Our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2026: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall, is back on Mar 7 & 8. Free admission for all films. Continue reading →
In Celebration of Marty Gross, 2025 Japan Foundation Awards Recipient
Two screenings in celebration of Marty Gross, 2025 Japan Foundation Awards recipient! Continue reading →
Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto on January 25th, 2026
CINEMA KABUKI: In High Definition on the Big Screen ‒ Direct from Japan ‒ English subtitled. Kabuki Theatre filmed with high-resolution cameras for cinemas in High-Definition digital projection and six-channel sound. A twisted comedy set in the tenements in Rakuda, the further developments of the scandalous secret love and downfall in Princess Sakurahime Part II, and a romantic yet domestic dance-comedy in The Zen Substitute. Advanced tickets are now on sale.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 TIFF Lightbox (350 King Street West, Toronto) Cinema 2
1:00 p.m. Rakuda 52 minutes
3:00 p.m. Princess Sakurahime Part II 138 minutes
6:25 p.m. The Zen Substitute 62 minutes Continue reading →
