Category Archive: News and Announcements

Doors Open Toronto 2024: Timeless Japan

JFT is back for Doors Open Toronto on May 25th & 26! We are pleased to present our all-ages programming under the banner of “Timeless Japan” for all to enjoy a dose of nostalgia and learn a bit of history. Continue reading →

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“BL Metamorphosis” virtual film screening with VanCAF

To kickoff the 2024 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival, we are proud to support the virtual screening of BL Metamorphosis, adapted from the acclaimed slice-of-life manga of the same name. Continue reading →

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Manga Artist SHIRAHAMA Kamome in Toronto for TCAF 2024!

Join us to welcome SHIRAHAMA Kamome, an esteemed manga artist of the award-winning series, Witch Hat Atelier! Ms. Shirahama is stopping by JFT as a featured guest of Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 (May 11-12, 2024). Continue reading →

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Sakura at ROM: Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Collection

Friday, May 10, 6:00 – 7:30PM (ET)
Doors open 5:30PM | Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall Continue reading →

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Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! (film series)

Usher in the spring & summer with our Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! series! Keep Dancin’, Okinawa! is a celebration of Okinawan stories, culture, and history, highlighted through themes of dance, music, and perseverance. Featuring screenings of documentaries, a classic family comedy, … Continue reading →

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