Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (July 18, 2025)

Friday July 18 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation, Toronto – Event Hall

Have you been thinking about learning a new language but haven’t been able to find the time?

The Japan Foundation, Toronto is happy to offer a series of Japanese language and culture talks over the lunch hour! In these sessions, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese!

If you are in the Yonge/Bloor area, why not stop by and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“), so please feel free to bring your lunch with you!

The sessions will be held on Fridays in July and August at 12:15 pm, and run for approximately 45 minutes.

Upcoming Schedule and Topics: (subject to change)

• July 18, 2025: Japanese Food
• August 8, 2025: Japanese Shops
• August 29, 2025: Japanese Transportation

It’s free to join but registration is required, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! 

Please note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed.

If you have any questions, please contact us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp!

Terms and Conditions:

• The Japan Foundation, Toronto (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizer”) reserves the right to cancel the registration of any participant who engages in disruptive behavior or any sales activity during the event. Such actions may result in immediate removal from the event at the Organizer’s discretion.
• The Organizer is not responsible for any personal interactions between participants outside of the event. Participants are encouraged to manage these relationships independently.
• Photographs or videos may be taken during the event by the Organizer’s staff for promotional purposes only.
• By registering for and attending the event, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.