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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:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations! \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“It was fun to see some great recommendations like “How do you live”\, “The boy and the dog”\, “Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman”. I felt everyone brought up distinct books and manga that were very interesting. Each one sounded very entertaining. It was a great opportunity to interact with fellow book and manga fans. I truly enjoyed it…Keep up the good work Risa and Emi. Thank you for conducting the event! Looking forward to the next one!”\n—Johan  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n  \nCheck out the list of books that were selected by the book club participants below or download the full list PDF file with the books synopsis and links. \n\n\n\n\n	TitleAuthorGenre\n\n\n\n\n	Before the Coffee Gets Cold [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]KAWAGUCHI ToshikazuLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\n\n\n	Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist's Journey [Ebook]\n\nかくかくしかじか [Physical book]HIGASHIMURA AkikoManga\, Autobiography\n\n\n	Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman [Physical book or Ebook]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Short Stories\,  Magical Realism\n\n\n	Golden Kamuy [Ebook]\n\nゴールデンカムイ [Physical book]NODA SatoruManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Adventure\n\n\n	How Do You Live? [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\n君たちはどう生きるか [Physical book or Manga]YOSHINO GenzaburoYoung Adult Literature\,\nComing of Age\n\n\n	Kowloon Generic Romance [Physical book]\n\n九龍ジェネリックロマンス [Physical book]MAYUZUKI JunManga\, Romance\, Sci-Fi\n\n\n	Norwegian Wood  [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\nノルウェイの森 [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	Rurouni Kenshin*\nるろうに剣心*\n*Not in JFT Library Collection. Live-action movies DVDs available at JFT Library. WATSUKI NobuhiroManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Advenute\n\n\n\n	Snow Country [Physical book or Ebook]KAWABATA YasunariLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	The Boy and the Dog [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n少年と犬 [Physical book]HASE SeishūLiterary Fiction\, Animal\n\n\n	The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World [Physical book]Laura Imai MessinaLiterary Fiction\, Cultural Heritage\n\n\n	Triton Of The Sea [Physical book or Ebook]TEZUKA OsamuManga\, Fantasy\n\n\n	1Q84 [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n1Q84（いちきゅうはちよん） [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\, Romance\, Fantasy\, Mystery\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n \nEnjoy the Simple Pleasure of Reading in Silence & Discover Your Perfect Holiday Read at JFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time –! \nJoin our next JFT Book Club (Hybrid) meeting where you are invited to read a book in silence in the library (or wherever you want if participating virtually) and engage in optional discussion with fellow book lovers interested in Japanese culture. \nThe theme for the upcoming book club is holiday readings. There are no assigned readings — you choose a book\, manga\, ebook\, or audiobook about Japan\, or any title by Japanese author(s) that you want to recommend to fellow participants. \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?\nMany of us simply want more time to read but cannot squeeze the time in\, as we have too many distractions and interruptions in our daily lives to concentrate on reading. JFT Book Club with Silent Reading Time offers a sanctuary to indulge in the simple pleasure of reading\, surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who share your love for literature. \nIn addition\, we provide an optional space for those who wish to connect and discuss their reading experiences with others. Engage in conversations at your comfort level and learn new perspectives from other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! It’s a safe space where your thoughts and impressions are valued\, regardless of whether you choose to actively participate or quietly absorb the conversations around you. \nWe welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to discover the joy of silent reading without the pressures of finishing an assigned book on time and/or participating in mandatory discussions. \nRegister Here     \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person\, by phone\, email\, or via contact form. \n\nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n\nOnce you register for the event\, find a book to read based on the criteria listed in WHAT BOOK TO BRING? (see below) or from JFT Library’s collection.\n\nOn the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada).\n*Click here to check how to get to our Library.\nWe will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants)\nParticipants will share their books and why they pick them up (2-3 minutes each)\n45-minute Silent Reading Time: Participants will read the book they bring or the one recommended by other participants anywhere in the library or wherever they want if participating virtually.\nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about the depiction of Japanese culture\, favourite moments from your chosen book\, suggestions for perfect holiday reads\, etc.\n\n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHAT BOOK TO BRING? \n\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook that meets the following criteria:\n\nTheme: A book you want to recommend or are planning to read as a holiday reading (i.e.\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japan; fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga written by Japanese authors).\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club will be in English\nA book of choice has to be part of JFT Library’s collection. You can search whether the book is part of our collection on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to confirm the availability.\n\n\nParticipants can either bring the book you currently have on loan\, or bring their own copy from home.\nDuring the silent reading time\, you can read either the book you bring\, or other participants’ recommendations to try something new.\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Check out our Inventorial and Thematic Book Lists to get an idea for your next book.\n\nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021  \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020  \n \nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020  \n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019  \n \nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019  \n \nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019  \n \nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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