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SUMMARY:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics\nCeramic exhibition with ROM \nThis special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum\, Toronto\, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period. \n\nAdmission: FREE \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. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. 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) \nClosed on select days: February 17 (Family Day Weekend)\, March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend)\, May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: January 5 – June 28\, 2024 \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  \nBook your visit here \n\nRelated Programming:\n \nLiving with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji\n \nThursday\, June 13\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)\nLivestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThis online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nRegister here \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods\n \nTuesday\, June 18\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)\nHybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nAre you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts\, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting\, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book\, art\, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience! \nRegister here \n  \n Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form\, we have curated a library item list (including physical books\, DVDs\, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \nCheck Library Item List
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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:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods!\n  \nSharing some comments from our participants!\n“I would just like to thank Risa and Emi for conducting this interesting session. I stepped away from my usual manga and novel reading habit this time to dive into the amazing world of Japanese ceramics. This gave me a good opportunity to learn about the rich history of Japan! Looking forward to future book club meetings.Oh and thank you for the amazing library catalogue. I have almost a year’s worth of books on my To Be Read list at the moment. Really appreciate it. Keep up the great work!.”—Johan\n  \n“Excellent experience for me personally\, first was the ceramics lecture and now this book reading club that I enjoyed so much! I have always wanted to know and understand more about Japan’s fascinating history and culture and this amazing fusion of old traditions and the modernity that are so unique to Japanese culture! I finally have time to do something that I like very much\, so looking very forward to the next venues. Thank you so much again for the greatly spent time! Will think more about the suggestions in the future! ” — Lioudmila  \n\n“Had a lovely time!” —Lori\nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n Enjoy the Simple Pleasure of Reading in Silence & Discover Japanese Arts and History! \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 arts. Inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, our upcoming book club meeting invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life from the Edo (1603-1868) to Meiji (1868-1912) periods. \nNo prior knowledge/preparation is required – indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence and engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book and art lovers! \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. In 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. We 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   \n  If 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. \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). *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)\nSilent 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. If you join the book club in-person\, you can check the JFT Gallery exhibition to compare the actual ceramics with what is written on the book you read.\nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about the depictions of Japanese arts and culture during the Meiji and/or Edo periods\, favourite moments from your chosen book\, suggestions for next reads\, etc.\n\n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHAT BOOK TO READ?\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook that meets the following criteria: \n\nTheme: The JFT Gallery Exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” (i.e.\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japanese Ceramics ; fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga portraying Japanese culture and society in Edo (1603-1867) and/or Meiji (1867-1912) periods)\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club meeting will be in English.\n\nCheck out JFT Library’s Book Lists to get ideas!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhysical books on Japanese Ceramics and Culture & Life of the Edo/Meiji Period *UPDATED on Jun 11*\nEbooks & audiobooks on Japanese Ceramics and society in Edo and/or Meiji periods *UPDATED on Jun 11*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either select a book from the JFT Library’s collection\, or bring their own copy from home (can be a book not in JFT library collection if it meets the criteria above). \n\nIf you would like to bring a book that is not in JFT library collection\, please consult us in advance with the book information. (We may consider the book for future library acquisitions. ) *You can check whether the book is part of our collection by searching on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please contact us if you wish to confirm the availability with us.\n\nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n\nRelated Programming\nFrom Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics –Ceramic exhibition with ROM–\n\n\n\n \nNow – Friday\, June 28\, 2024  \nIn-Person Exhibition| Admission free  \n\n  \n\nThis special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum\, Toronto\, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period. \nNow with an additional presentation\, Kutani-ware Display with contributions from Toronto collectors\, dedicated to the victims and survivors of the earthquake on January 1st\, 2024\, in Noto Peninsula\, Ishikawa\, Japan. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails Here \n\nRoyal Ontario Museum’s Online Collection \nFor those who are unable to visit JFT Gallery in person\, some of the pieces in the exhibition are viewable online on the ROM’s Online Collection\, which is accessible to everyone\, anywhere in the world. \n*List of ROM objects in the JFT Gallery exhibition (PDF with hyperlinks) *UPDATED on Jun 3* \nDetails Here \n\nLiving with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji\nThursday\, June 13\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)Livestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThis online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nRegister here \n  \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori – April 18\, 2024 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko – February 13\, 2024 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations – November 16\, 2023 \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\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\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\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\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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