Category Archive: News and Announcements

Taiko in Canada

Join representatives of four Canadian taiko groups in this panel discussion as they talk about the origins of taiko in Canada, how groups have adapted to the pandemic, and how taiko intersects with community building and social activism. Continue reading →

Thousand Sea Symphonies Canada Project

In November 2021, the Japan Foundation, Toronto and the world-renowned taiko soloist HAYASHI Eitetsu began an international collaboration with Canadian taiko groups in a special online video performance, the Thousand Sea Symphonies Canada Project. Continue reading →

JFT Student Wins in Ontario Japanese Speech Contest

Congratulations, Aaron! Continue reading →

Important Update Regarding JFT OverDrive: Effective March 3, 2022

Effective from March 3, 2022, The Japan Foundation Toronto’s digital library service will be renamed to The Japan Foundation OverDrive, to reflect the expansion of our digital library services across Canada and North America. Current users will be able to … Continue reading →

Director’s Message

Last year, owing to the concerted efforts of our patrons and staff, we successfully reopened our doors to the public for several months. We were delighted to see old friends and new supporters alike walk the halls of our centre. …