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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2025 @ JFT Library & JF Canada/USA Digital Library
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Book Tree is back! \n\n\n\nLet’s make the library’s book tree bloom together by sharing your thoughts on library items (+ refer friends) and win an exciting prize! \n  \n*Play the video to see how our Book Tree has bloomed from Monday\, January 20 to Monday\, March 31* \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nBook Tree eligibility:\n\n\n\nCheck out 5+ physical/digital library items from Japan Foundation Toronto Library and/or JF Canada/USA Digital Library AND submit your comment(s) (+ refer friends) within the period of Monday\, January 20 – Saturday\, March 29 ET. \n*The last day to borrow physical item(s) from Japan Foundation Toronto Library is Saturday\, March 29. Please check library hours to plan your visit. \n*The last day to submit your comment(s) is Monday\, March 31. \n  \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the Book Tree Program\n\n\n\n\n\nShow Participate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto  \n\n\n\nParticipate by Checking Out Physical Library Items from JFT Library in Toronto\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.\n\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize.\n\n\nYou will receive two cards at the library counter \n\nUme (Japanese Plum) flower shaped comment card: Write down your comments on an item of their choice and add it to the Book Tree on the library wall\n\n\n\nSheet for ballot: If you opt in for the prize lottery\, write down your information (name\, library card number\, and email address) *NEW from this year* Friend Referral Bonus: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend\, write down your friend’s library card number in the ballot sheet. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes! \n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes \n\n\n\nGRAND Prizes include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROM – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \n\n\n\nTIFF – 1 pair of Tickets for a Gala screening (excluding Opening or Closing Night) at the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival. (Roy Thomson Hall; festival runs September 4 -14\, 2025) \n\n\n\nOther Prizes include (but not limited to) :  \n\n\n\nJapanese Sakura  pouch\, stationaries\, and so on! \n\n\n\nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	TuesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	ThursdayCLOSED\n\n\n	FridayCLOSED\n\n\n	SaturdayCLOSED\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n \n*JF Canada/USA Digital Library is available to residents of Canada and the USA 24/7 \n\n \n\nShow Participate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library  \n\n\n\nParticipate by Checking Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorrow ebooks/audiobooks at the JF Canada/USA Digital Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.\n\n\nSubmit comments on (an) item(s) of their choice on the virtual Book Tree board on Padlet.\nIf you want to opt in for the prize lottery\, please submit your information from the form available on the virtual Book Tree board. *NEW from this year* Friend Referral Bonus: If you learned about the Book Tree and/or the Japan Foundation’s library services from your friend\, write down your friend’s library card number in the form. Both you and your friend get an extra ballot worth chance for small prizes! \nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPrizes\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes include but not limited to:  \n\n\n\nJapanese Sakura pouches\, stationaries\, and so on!  \n\n\n\nThank you for participating! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our generous sponsors  \n– JNTO\, ROM\, TIFF\, and Anonymous Sponsor! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/booktree2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	TuesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	ThursdayCLOSED\n\n\n	FridayCLOSED\n\n\n	SaturdayCLOSED\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. 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 (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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