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SUMMARY:Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE Exhibition produced and presented by The Japan Foundation \nSeptember 15 – December 16\, 2023\nAdmission: FREE Gallery Hours: Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30PM\, 2:30 PM\, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays) \nOur gallery exhibition is open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. We closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, and Wednesdays. We are also closed on select Saturdays: September 30-October 1 (weekend of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation)\, October 7-9 (Thanksgiving weekend)\, November 11-12 (Remembrance Day weekend) \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n	Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n	Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n   \nNetsuke is a delicate and whimsical art form unique to Japan which fits on your palm intimately. In the 17th and 18th century Netsuke developed rapidly in the kimono fashion culture. For kimonos\, which had no pockets\, Netsuke acted as toggles providing daily-life convenience for carrying things such as pouches\, medicine cases\, and smoking pipe cases. Since Japanese fashion had been westernized in the mid-19th century\, Netsuke receded from practical use\, but still attracted artistic interest not only within Japan but worldwide.  \nIn this exhibition\, 65 contemporary pieces which are all wood-carved are on display. SAITŌ Bishū\, a master Netsuke carver\, describes the charm and attraction of Netsuke as “Freedom amidst constraints.” Netsuke are made under certain restrictions\, such as needing two holes to run the cord through and requiring it to be round to avoid getting caught. The carvers express themselves as freely as possible under these constraints\, which\, in the end\, magically stimulate the imaginations of both creators and viewers. \nBook your visit here \n \n\nDue to the COVID-19 precautions\, we are open in limited hourly slots\, 4 days a week. Advanced\, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nBook your visit at eventbrite.ca \n\nRelated Events: \nNetsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 28\, 2:30PM – 4:00PM (ET)Talk/Presentation | Admission Free | Registration Required \nPresented by Dr. TAKESUE AkikoBishop White Committee Associate Curator of Japanese Art & Culture\, Royal Ontario Museum \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nGallery-Goers\, Don’t Miss JFT’s Netsuke Library Collection! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE exhibition at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library’s items! To enhance your understanding of this unique art form\, we have curated a library item list\, including select titles on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of netsuke\, as well as related art forms such as woodcarving\, sculptures and figurines. Those items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the intricate world of netsuke and the artistry that surrounds it! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:I WISH (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:I Wish 奇跡\nTuesday\, October 31\, 7:00PM (ET) Doors open 6:30PM | Film Screening | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2011 • Drama / Family • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nTwelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima\, in the southern region of Kyushu\, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata\, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited.  \nWhen he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns\, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him\, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends\, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives. \nAwards & Recognition:2012 Asia Pacific Film Festival\, Best Director2012 Hong Kong International Film Festival\, SIGNIS Award – Special Mention 2012 International Film Festival for Children and Youth – Isfahan\, Best Film 2011 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Best Screenplay \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography:  \nBorn 1962 in Tokyo\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu graduated from Waseda University in 1987 and joined TV MAN UNION\, where he worked mainly on documentaries. In 1995\, his debut feature Maborosi won the Venice Film Festival Golden Osella\, as well as several other awards\, which established his international reputation. His next film After Life (1999) won the Grand Prize at the Nantes Three Continents Festival\, as well as an award from the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema. The film became a big hit\, securing a release in 30 countries.  \nIn 2004\, Nobody Knows was In Competition at Cannes\, where lead actor YAGIRA Yuya became the youngest-ever recipient of the Best Male Actor Award. In 2009\, he broke new ground\, making GODA Yoshiie’s short stories into the movie Air Doll\, which screened at Cannes in Un Certain Regard\, as well as international film festivals in Toronto\, Chicago and Rotterdam. Since the release of I Wish\, Director Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or in 2018 for the universally acclaimed Shoplifters\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in The Truth (2019) and Broker (2022)\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with Monster (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at Cannes. \n\nRelated Events: \n \nNext Stop Japan \n\n \nWednesday\, November 1 to Saturday\, November 4\, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (ET)Union Station Pop-Up | Admission Free | Registration required \nVisit Waiting Area\, West Wing (Street Level)\, Union Station (65 Front Street West\, Toronto) and explore the vibrant shopping centre of Japan’s iconic train station pop-up. Immerse yourself into authentic cuisine\, traditional arts\, captivating performances\, and much more. Hope to see you there! \nDetails Here   \n  \n \nLet Japanese train and station culture come to life through literature and media! \nJFT Library has a wide range of collection of fiction and nonfiction items on Japanese trains and stations\, including physical books\, manga\, DVDs & Blu-rays\, and ebooks & audiobooks in English\, Japanese\, and French. Don’t forget to stop by JFT Library (Bloor-Yonge station) before or after the event\, and immerse even deeper into the world of Japanese train and station! \nTake a look at JFT Library’s Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \n  \n\nUpcoming Film Screenings: \n \nRestaurant from the Sky\n\n \nFriday\, November 3\, 5:59PM to Sunday\, November 5\, 11:59PM (ET)Virtual Film Screening | Streaming Canada-wide | Admission Free \nAfter cooking an unforgettable meal\, a visiting chef inspires a family of dairy farmers in Hokkaido\, northern Japan\, to open a restaurant. Co-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. \nIn support of JET Programme Canada. Be a part of the JET story! Deadline: November 14\, 8PM (ET). Apply for the JET Programme here.  \nWatch Here  
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LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
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