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SUMMARY:So\, What is Manga and Why Does It Matter? A Walkthrough with School Librarian Jillian Rudes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture with Jillian Rudes\, author of Manga in Libraries and a New York-based school librarian\, as we explore what manga is\, why it matters\, and how to integrate it into library collections and educational settings. In her first talk in Canada\, she will cover the fundamentals of reading manga\, its genres\, publishers\, and age ratings\, as well as its impact on literacy and social-emotional development. She will also discuss collection development\, including essential resources\, recommended titles\, shelving strategies\, reader’s advisory\, and digital content. Whether you’re a library worker\, educator\, parent\, or manga enthusiast\, this session offers valuable insights into manga’s growing role in education and libraries. \nThe lecture will be followed by the exclusive tour of the Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library by our library staff. With the Jillian’s insights from the lecture in mind\, explore the world of 20\,000+ Japan-related books and audiovisuals\, including approx. 3\,000 manga books in collection! \n\nJillian Rudes is the founder of Manga in Libraries\, an organization that provides manga readers’ advisory lists and hosts manga webinars\, workshops\, and panels. She is also a New York State dually certified English teacher and school librarian\, currently serving as the school librarian at a grade 6–12 public school in New York City. Jillian is also the President-Elect of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). In 2020\, she received the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Collaborative School Library Award\, and in 2022\, she was honored with the American Library Association’s (ALA) Scholastic Library Publishing Award. Jillian was also recognized as the “Manga Maven” by Library Journal and selected as a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2022. Additionally\, she was a judge for the 2024 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards and is currently the recipient of an IMLS research grant focusing on “Teenage BIPOC Readers of Manga.” \n  \nCo-presented by: \n \n  \n  \n\nRelated programming:\nJFT @ TCAF 2025!\nToronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) returns in June 2025! This year\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT) is excited to participate in a variety of ways – including a panel discussion\, a special guest lecture\, and an exhibitor booth. We are also hosting many related programming – library tours\, film screenings\, and book club. Let’s celebrate your love of manga with us! \nDetails Here \n\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Look Back by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki\nTuesday\, June 10\, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET)\nOnline & In-Person at JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nFollowing the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) weekend\, we invite you to delve into the beauty and pain of manga making through manga (Japanese comic)! Join us in person or virtually to discuss FUJIMOTO Tatsuki’s manga: Look Back (the original Japanese version: 藤本タツキ作『ルックバック』\, translated into English by Amanda Haley)\, a poignant story of two young manga artists. Whether you are intrigued by the medium of manga\, the creative journey of artists\, and/or a masterful coming-of-age story\, we welcome you to be part of this inclusive and reflective conversation. Connect with fellow manga lovers to gain deeper insights into the story that you might not discover on your own! \nRSVP Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/manga-jillian-rudes-tcaf2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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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 \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/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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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	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 
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SUMMARY:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library has over 3\,000 printed manga books available in both English and Japanese? We also house a wide selection of books about manga and Blu-rays/DVDs of animated films\, as well as access to our Digital Library\, where you can browse approximately 1\,000 manga eBooks. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate the TCAF weekend\, our librarian will lead a guided tour showcasing the resources and services we provide for readers of all ages who are interested in Japan and Japanese culture! \n\n\n\n*Please note: If you are attending TCAF\, transportation will not be provided between the Mattamy Athletic Centre and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library. Please kindly visit us directly (how to find us). \n\n\n\n*Library is open to the public at 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday\, June 7. \n\n  \n\nRelated programming:\nSo\, What is Manga and Why Does It Matter? A Walkthrough with School Librarian Jillian Rudes\nSaturday\, June 7\, 10:00-11:30 AM In-person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall | Admission Free | Registration Required \nJoin us for a lecture with Jillian Rudes\, author of Manga in Libraries and a New York-based school librarian\, as we explore what manga is\, why it matters\, and how to integrate it into library collections and educational settings. In her first talk in Canada\, she will cover the fundamentals of reading manga\, its genres\, publishers\, and age ratings\, as well as its impact on literacy and social-emotional development. She will also discuss collection development\, including essential resources\, recommended titles\, shelving strategies\, reader’s advisory\, and digital content. Finally\, she will introduce an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services)-funded research grant on BIPOC teens’ reading habits and their engagement with manga\, sharing preliminary findings. Whether you’re a library worker\, educator\, parent\, or manga enthusiast\, this session offers valuable insights into manga’s growing role in education and libraries. \nThe lecture will be followed by the exclusive tour of the Japan Foundation\, Toronto Library by our library staff. With Jillian’s insights from the lecture in mind\, explore the world of 20\,000+ Japan-related books and audiovisuals\, including approx. 3\,000 manga books in collection! \nRSVP Here \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Look Back by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki\n\n\n \nTuesday\, June 10\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET)Online & In-Person at JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \n\n\n \nFollowing the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) weekend\, we invite you to delve into the beauty and pain of manga making through manga (Japanese comic)! Join us in person or virtually to discuss FUJIMOTO Tatsuki’s manga: Look Back (the original Japanese version: 藤本タツキ作『ルックバック』\, translated into English by Amanda Haley)\, a poignant story of two young manga artists. Whether you are intrigued by the medium of manga\, the creative journey of artists\, and/or a masterful coming-of-age story\, we welcome you to be part of this inclusive and reflective conversation. Connect with fellow manga lovers to gain deeper insights into the story that you might not discover on your own! \nRSVP Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/library-tour-tcaf2025/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Godfathers (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Tokyo Godfathers \n東京ゴッドファーザーズ \nDoors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KON Satoshi • 2003 • Animation\, Comedy\, Drama • 92 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer  \nOn Christmas Eve in Tokyo\, three homeless companions — a middle-aged alcoholic\, a runaway teenager\, and a former drag queen — discover an abandoned newborn while scavenging through the trash. As they search for the baby’s parents\, their own troubled pasts slowly come to light. Filled with humor\, heartache\, and warmth\, Tokyo Godfathers is a story that celebrates found family\, forgiveness\, and hope. \nThis film is suitable for general audiences. Parental guidance is advised for younger viewers. \nTokyo Godfathers is part of our The Many Worlds of KON Satoshi series. \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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