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SUMMARY:JFT Japanese Linguistics Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers: International Baccalaureate (IB) Japanese B Course Practice and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師のための日本語言語学研修\n国際バカロレア（IB）日本語Bコースの実践と評価\n  \n同研修は、IB日本語Bコースについての説明、教室活動例の紹介、及び、実際にIBの最終試験を採点してみるアクティビティを行います。IBを教えていらっしゃる先生方のご参加はもちろん、大学の先生方にも、高校でIBを履修した学生の日本語学習のバックグラウンドを知っていただく機会になると思います。また、それ以外の先生方にとっても、日本語教授の参考となる情報共有や活動を予定しています。 \nご参加をご希望の方は https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop250529/ よりお申込みください。 \n  \n日時：1日目：2025年5月30日（金）、２日目：５月31日（土）\n            7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部夏時間）　 \n研修スケジュール：スケジュールは変更の可能性もありますので予めご了承ください。 \n１日目：１．IB日本語Bコースについて、２．Japanese ab initio（初級）のカリキュラムと実践例、３．口頭試験を採点してみよう！ \n２日目：１．Japanese B SL/HL（中級・上級）のカリキュラムと実践例、２．作文を採点してみよう！、３．質疑応答 \n対象者：日本語教師の方で、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可） \n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n＊お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \n使用言語：日本語 \n講師：リベラトリわかな（国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
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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	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\nRelated Programming: \n \nDrive My Car (film screening) \nWednesday July 2\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET) \nDirected by HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke • 2021 • Drama • 179 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nBased on MURAKAMI Haruki’s 2014 short story of the same name\, Drive My Car (2021) is director HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke’s Academy Award-winning masterful meditation on art\, loss\, and the healing power of storytelling. \nPraised for its quiet emotional depth and subtle performance led by NISHIJIMA Hidetoshi and MIURA Tōko\, Drive My Car is a haunting\, deeply human drama that follows a theatre director grappling with grief\, memory\, and unexpected connection as he rehearses a multilingual production of Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima. \nRegister here \n  \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/2025-05-31/
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages
DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \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) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \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 
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SUMMARY:Paprika (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Paprika \nパプリカ \nDoors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KON Satoshi • 2006 • Animation\, Psychological Thriller\, Fantasy • 90 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nIn a future where technology allows therapists to enter their patients’ dreams\, a stolen device unleashes chaos when dreams and reality begin to merge. Paprika is a visually dazzling masterpiece that plunges audiences into a surreal exploration of the subconscious\, imagination\, and identity. \n⚠️ Please note: This film is rated R (in the US) which contains mature themes and intense imagery that may not be suitable for children. Viewer discretion is advised. \nPaprika is part of our The Many Worlds of KON Satoshi series. \n  \nFree admission.  \nThis event is now fully booked and registration is closed. We will have a rush line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding! \n  \nPromotional Support:  \n \n\nDirector Profile: \n KON Satoshi (今 敏\, 1963–2010) was a visionary Japanese filmmaker\, screenwriter\, and manga artist whose work revolutionized the possibilities of animated storytelling. Known for his intricate narratives\, psychological depth\, and seamless blending of dreams and reality\, Kon created some of the most critically acclaimed anime films of the early 21st century. \nAfter graduating from Musashino Art University with a degree in visual communication design\, Kon began his career as a manga artist and scriptwriter\, eventually working as an animator under director ŌTOMO Katsuhiro (Akira). He made his directorial debut in 1997 with the psychological thriller Perfect Blue\, which quickly earned him international acclaim. Over the next decade\, Kon directed a powerful body of work that includes Millennium Actress (2001)\, Tokyo Godfathers (2003)\, Paprika (2006)\, and the television series Paranoia Agent (2004). Each of these works showcases his signature style: non-linear storytelling\, striking visual imagery\, and a fascination with identity\, memory\, and media. \nKon passed away in 2010 at the age of 46\, leaving his final project\, Dreaming Machine\, unfinished. Despite his brief career\, his influence continues to resonate—his films are frequently cited by global filmmakers and have inspired directors such as Darren Aronofsky and Christopher Nolan. 
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SUMMARY:JFT Japanese Linguistics Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers: International Baccalaureate (IB) Japanese B Course Practice and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師のための日本語言語学研修\n国際バカロレア（IB）日本語Bコースの実践と評価\n  \n同研修は、IB日本語Bコースについての説明、教室活動例の紹介、及び、実際にIBの最終試験を採点してみるアクティビティを行います。IBを教えていらっしゃる先生方のご参加はもちろん、大学の先生方にも、高校でIBを履修した学生の日本語学習のバックグラウンドを知っていただく機会になると思います。また、それ以外の先生方にとっても、日本語教授の参考となる情報共有や活動を予定しています。 \nご参加をご希望の方は https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop250529/ よりお申込みください。 \n  \n日時：1日目：2025年5月30日（金）、２日目：５月31日（土）\n            7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部夏時間）　 \n研修スケジュール：スケジュールは変更の可能性もありますので予めご了承ください。 \n１日目：１．IB日本語Bコースについて、２．Japanese ab initio（初級）のカリキュラムと実践例、３．口頭試験を採点してみよう！ \n２日目：１．Japanese B SL/HL（中級・上級）のカリキュラムと実践例、２．作文を採点してみよう！、３．質疑応答 \n対象者：日本語教師の方で、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可） \n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n＊お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \n使用言語：日本語 \n講師：リベラトリわかな（国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
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