Category Archive: News and Announcements

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 →

Japanese Movies at Hot Docs Cinema

Jan 7 & 14 – Our annual free movie event returns to the Hot Docs Cinema with three films about hope and overcoming challenges through extraordinary ways.

It’s Fun To Study Japanese!

The Japan Foundation has put together a selection of messages from people studying Japanese, including Canada’s own Kevin Reynolds! Continue reading →