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Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto

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: Party with a Dead Man, 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 on sale on November 19 (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m.

NARUSE Mikio Retrospective Tour

The Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Japanese filmmaker NARUSE Mikio with a Canada-wide retrospective tour on 35mm prints, from Oct 2025–Mar 2026. Continue reading →

Multi-award-winning author ISAKA Kotaro featuring at TIFA2025!

The multi-award-winning mystery fiction author, ISAKA Kotaro, is making his North American debut this year! Continue reading →

2025 Japan Foundation Awards go to Marty Gross

Celebrated Canadian filmmaker, Mr. Marty Gross, renowned for his passionate commitment to bringing Japanese culture to audiences worldwide, is the recipient of the 2025 Japan Foundation Awards. Congratulations! Continue reading →

Japanese Films at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

The Toronto International Film Festival is back for the 50th edition from September 4 to 14! This year’s festival includes a diverse line-up of Japanese feature and short films. Continue reading →