Category Archive: News and Announcements

Eitetsu Hayashi: Japanese TAIKO Drum Concert Tour with Eitetsu FU-UN no KAI

In the spirit of celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic relations, the Japan Foundation presents Eitetsu Hayashi: Japanese TAIKO Drum Concert Tour with Eitetsu FU-UN no KAI. Japan’s premier solo taiko drummer will embark on a tour across Canada this summer.

2018 JFT Summer Language Brush-up & PD Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers

July 4 – 7, 2018 in Burnaby, BC [Registration deadline Extended to June 10th!]
This is a four-day workshop designed for non-native Japanese language teachers, including a one-day workshop open to other teachers on the first day.

Japonismes 2018

Paris will host one of the largest events to promote Japanese culture overseas to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Japan this year.

Under Snow by Ulrike Ottinger

Mar 1 – Ottinger’s much lauded film UNDER SNOW, follows Kabuki artists in Echigo Japan, part of Goethe Film screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

11th Hakuho Japanese Language Exchange Program (Hakuho Foundation)

Hakuho Scheme for a Global Children’s Japanese Language Network is now accepting applications from overseas schools for participation in the 10th Japan Experience Program for Overseas Children. Continue reading →