Category Archive: News and Announcements

Contemporary Japanese Cinema Spotlight

JFT presents Contemporary Japanese Cinema Spotlight, a series that celebrates the creative force of Japan’s leading auteurs, Jul 8 – Aug 11. Continue reading →

Immersed in the Ether: Five Films by IWAI Shunji

July 1-25, 2026
The Cinematheque (1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC)
This July at The Cinematheque, “Immersed in the Ether” offers a rare chance to theatrically revisit highlights in IWAI Shunji’s career, all of them still carrying the shock of something new.

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2026

The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) will take place from June 11th to 26th at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s Kobayashi Hall. Continue reading →

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Returns at Roy Thomson Hall

Hisaishi Returns
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
May 28 – 30 at 7:30pm
Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street, Toronto) Continue reading →

Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks, Fireflies, and Yōkai Monsters

Summer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. Join us at The Japan Foundation, Toronto in celebration of magnificent summer! Continue reading →