Category Archive: News and Announcements

Japanese Cinema at the 2024 Festival du Nouveau Cinéma

FNC is back for their 53rd edition from October 9 to 20! Featuring almost 200 films, this year’s lineup includes a diverse lineup of Japanese films, both old and new. Continue reading →

CURSED BODIES – Japanese Halloween Film Series

Join us for CURSED BODIES from October 17 to 30, a Halloween film series at The Japan Foundation, Toronto! Featuring RINGU, BEFORE WE VANISH, and GOKÉ: BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL. Continue reading →

Japanese Cinema at VIFF 2024

VIFF is back for their 43rd edition from September 26 to October 6! This year’s festival features a presentation of GIFT, a film by HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke with a special live score from ISHIBASHI Eiko, along with 4 Japanese feature films. Continue reading →

Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition

Come and experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions. Exhibition opens October 17 at The Japan Foundation, Toronto. Continue reading →

International Bestseller KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu a guest author at TIFA 2024!

Author of the global bestselling series Before the Coffee Gets Cold, KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu is embarking on a North American tour this fall, starting with the annual Toronto International Festival of Authors. Mr. Kawaguchi’s stories of a time-traveling café originated as … Continue reading →