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SUMMARY:World Heritage in Japan: Photography by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi
DESCRIPTION:World Heritage in Japan: \nPhotography by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi\nJuly 7\, 2017 – September 1\, 2017\n\nHumans have built great civilizations\, a plenitude of unique cultures\, and\, in the wake of four million years of natural history we find ourselves today immersed in a cultural and natural heritage with no apparent bounds or limits.  But the doings of men have often interfered with nature\, sometimes even causing its ruin.  It is our charge today to preserve the great heritage of nature\, as well as the human cultures. \n  \nThe World Heritage Convention is a document adopted in 1972 in Paris by a general session of UNESCO (United Nations Educational\, Scientific\, and Cultural Organization).  Its aims are to preserve for future generations cultural and natural legacies of the world with conspicuous and universal value. \n  \nBy 2016\, there are 1\,052 sites registered as World Heritage sites\, and 192 countries pledged to the world that they accept the obligation and responsibility to cooperate with other countries for the preservation and protection of the World Heritage legacies of humankind. \n \nJapan had signed the convention in June 1992\, and UNESCO designates 20 World Heritage sites in Japan\, consisting of 16 cultural sites and 4 natural sites.  The history can be traced back to the 7th century at Horyu-ji Temple\, or the 8th century at Todai-ji Temple in Nara.  These ancient treasures are contrasted against the modern historical legacies such as the Tomioka Silk Mill and the National Museum of Western Art by Le Corbusier in Tokyo.  Diversity is evident among natural sites as well: Shiretoko Peninsula is surrounded by drift ice\, while the islands of Okinawa and Ogasawara are located in the middle of the tropical ocean. \n  \nPhotographer Kazuyoshi Miyoshi introduces the beauty and attraction of these heritage sites through his 67 photographic works. \n  \nJuly 7 – September 1\, 2017 \nGALLERY HOURS \nMon 11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS \nTues 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nWed 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nThurs 11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS \nFri 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \n  \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n2 Bloor Street East \nHudson’s Bay Centre\, 3rd floor \nAbove Royal Bank of Canada \nwww.jftor.org 416.966.1600 x229 \n  \nADMISSION: FREE \n  \nSaturday openings: \n11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nJuly 8\, 22\, August 12\, 26 \nClosed: Other Saturdays and Sundays \nAugust 7 (Civic Holiday) \nRELATED WORLD HERITAGE IN JAPAN FILM SCREENINGS CLICK HERE > 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/world-heritage-in-japan/2017-07-07/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films: Kokoyakyu
DESCRIPTION:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films\nKokoyakyu: High School Baseball\n*Special draw prize from Spark Slugger Baseball Bats (made in Japan)!  \nDirector Ken Eng\, 2006 (60 min.) \n\nJapanese with English subtitles    [This film will also be screened in Thunderbay] \nIn conjunction with the U-18 Baseball World Cup taking place September 1 – 10\, 2017\, we will have a screening of the documentary by Ken Eng\, taking viewers in Canada inside a never-before seen world\, “Kokoyakyu Highschool Baseball” follows two schools of the 4\,000 in Japan striving to make it to the National Championships at Koshien Stadium. After the film we will have special guests\, Daisuke Suzuki and Koji Yamane\, who will share their insights on Kokoyakyu and what this fighting spirit is about. \nThe documentary will be screened simultaneously at a special screening event presented by the Bay Street Film Festival in Thunderbay. \nSynopisis: \nMuch more just than a game\, this martial arts baseball has a deeper purpose: the forging of the spirit. Through the stories of the two schools\, the film brings audiences inside this closed world where a North American game has become a Japanese discipline. A Tale of Two Schools: Chiben is a private\, powerhouse baseball academy led by Japan’s most legendary tough-as-nails coach\, Takashima. Over 35 years\, Takashima has led his teams to Koshien a record 21 times\, and won 3 National titles. On the other side of the field is Masa-Sensei\, the Manager/Teacher of one of Osaka’s top public high schools. What does it mean to embark on the journey to Koshien? \n \nSpecial Guest Speakers: \nDAISUKE SUZUKI\nPlaying baseball since Grade two in Tokyo\, Daisuke went on to play at Takanawa Junior High where he was team captain. Moving to Toronto at age 15\, he continued to play baseball in Toronto and has played for a number of teams;  Toronto Mets\, North York Blues and Etobicoke Rangers. \nCurrently\, Daisuke is playing in Japanese Canadian Baseball League and in the Metro Pacific Baseball League. \nThis year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Baseball League. For more information about their celebration\, click here >  \nKOJI YAMANE\nKoji also started young when he was six and lived close to Koshien Baseball stadium. He played for Shinko Gakuen and his team won the regional finals and qualified to play at the 1995 and 1996 Koshien Championships.  After high school he got a university scholarship to play baseball. Unfortunately after an injury in first year\, Koji realized he played baseball in high school for Koshien\, and not for University. So he decided to retire from competitive baseball. His interest to study English brought him to Toronto where he studied English and Sport Management\, and joined the Japanese Canadian Baseball League. Now\, Koji has his own business exporting high quality Canadian Maple to be manufactured into baseball bats in Japan. He is currently assistant coach for the U-18 Ontario Giants and Centennial College Baseball Club. \nU-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay \nXXVIII World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay will see fifty games played from September 1st to September 10th. \nTwelve National teams will represent the baseball playing continents of the World. The twelve nations that have secured their place in the pinnacle youth international competition include: United States\, Cuba\, Canada\, Mexico\, Nicaragua\, Japan\, Korea\, Chinese Taipei\, Italy\, Netherlands South Africa and Australia. \nSeveral Major League stars have played in this event including Brett Lawrie (White Sox)\, Russell Martin (Jays) from Canada; and Shin-Soo Choo (Rangers) for Korea\,  Yu Darvish (Rangers)\, and Shohei Ohtani (Nippon Ham Fighters) for Japan. \nFor tournament schedule\, click here > Fascinating tournament info in Japanese here  > ファン向けサイト \nDetails on the 28th WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup\n \n\nOpening round\nFriday\, September 1 22:30 Mexico – Japan\nThe Sunday\, September 3 6:00 Japan – United States\nMonday\, September 4 6:00 Japan – Cuba\nTuesday\, September 5 3:00 Netherlands – Japan\nTuesday\, September 5 22:30 Japan – South Africa\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nSuper Round\nFrom Thursday\, September 7 to Saturday\, September 9\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nThe final\, 3rd Place Match Monday\, September 11\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nParticipating Nations \nGroup A: Canada\, Korea\, Chinese Taipei\, Australia\, Italy\, Nicaragua \nGroup B: Japan\, United States\, Cuba\, Mexico\, Netherlands\, South Africa \n\nJoin the film screening and you could win a prize from Spark Slugger!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fighting-spirit-kokoyakyu/
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