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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:Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Transformation from Historical Flat Images to Contemporary 3-Dimensional Figures by Kaiyōdō\nNetsuke: Miniature sculpted figures / Toggles to hang personal items on an obi sash.\nYōkai: Monsters\, spirits\, deities\, demons\, goblins\, ghosts\, imaginative animals\, and all manner of mysterious occurrences. \nIn 2001\, the images from Hyakkiyagyō (Demon Horde’s Night Parade) pictorial book series\, published from 1776 to 1784\, were transformed to the Yōkai Netskue resin figures by Kaiyōdō Co. Ltd. which came to the public in boxes of sweets. Consisting of 25 species each\, in three different styles (multi-coloured\, red-lacquer\, and jade)\, these 75 figures in total are central to this exhibition\, demonstrating soaring imagination from flat to 3D\, and from monochrome to colour. \nThe Yōkai theme of Kaiyōdō expanded into multiple series of Yōkai in their Gashapon vending-machine miniature figures\, such as Hokusai and Ge-Ge-Ge no Kitarō. \nExquisite techniques and imagination of the 3-dimensionalization of flat images have been developed at Kaiyōdō through their main business of figures from comics and animation\, together with their various collaborations with museums in creating miniature 3D figures for their special events. \nCome and experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-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: November 9 (Remembrance Day weekend)\, December 22- January 06 (End of Year and New Year Closure)\, February 15-17 (Family Day weekend) \nExhibition Period: October 17\, 2024 – March 6\, 2025 \nThis exhibition includes images of violence and cruelty. Viewer discretion is advised. \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n\nA Letter to Momo (film screening) \nTuesday\, November 12\, 6:00 PM \nJoin us at the JFT Event Hall on November 12 for a screening of the stunning film\, A Letter to Momo. Presented in conjunction with our Yōkai Netuke Exhibition\, currently running in the JFT Gallery. \nAfter the death of her father\, Momo moves with her mother to a small island town. There\, she encounters three mischievous yōkai\, invisible to others\, who try to help her cope with her loss. \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nUnveil the Mysteries of Yōkai and the Craftsmanship of Netsuke Figures with JFT Library’s Curated Collection! \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on yōkai and netsuke/figures\, including physical and electronic books\, manga/anime\, films\, and more! \nWhether you enjoy manga/anime featuring yōkai characters\, seek engaging reads for young readers\, or are curious to learn about the rich history and artistry behind these enigmatic figures\, our collection has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Japanese monsters\, and explore the craftsmanship behind netsuke or miniature figures that tell fascinating cultural stories. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List on Yōkai    Library Item List on Netsuke/Figures \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai\nThursday\, November 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EST \nInspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, our upcoming book club meeting will explore the mysterious realm of yōkai!  \nJoin us in person or virtually to enjoy yōkai-related books in any languages and engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow participants. Whether you are fascinated by the yōkai-inspired artworks\, love yōkai characters in manga/anime\, or are curious to learn about the traditional folklore\, uncover the hidden stories behind these enigmatic beings!  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-netsuke-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ringu (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Ringu\nリング\nThe Ring \nThursday\, October 17\, 6:30PM (ET) \nDoors open 6:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by NAKATA Hideo • 1998 • Horror / Thriller • 96 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Warning: This film contains intense and frightening scenes\, along with depictions of violence and gore. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. \nThe film that launched the craze for J-Horror in the West\, director NAKATA Hideo’s (Dark Water\, L: Change the World) international sensation melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology for a chilling experience unlike anything that had come before.  \nA group of teenage friends are found dead\, their bodies grotesquely contorted\, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko\, a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims\, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon\, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape\, the contents of which cause anyone who views it to die within a week—unless they can persuade someone else to watch it\, and\, in so doing\, pass on the curse.\n—Criterion Channel \nStarring MATSUSHIMA Nanako and SANADA Hiroyuki\, who recently won two Emmy Awards for his work on the record-breaking Shōgun series. \nThis is screening a part of our CURSED BODIES Halloween film series. \nFree admission. Register below. \n  \n\n\nRelated Programming: \n \nYokai Netsuke Exhibition \nOctober 17\, 2024 – January 25\, 2025 \nExperience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures\, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions\, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures\, and from monochrome to colour. \nRegister Here \n\n 
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