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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2026 @ 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*Play the video to see how our Book Tree has bloomed from January 20 to March 31\, 2026 and some selected comments from Book Tree 2026 participants!  \n  \n  \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Book-Tree-2026-Progress-3_FinalVer.mp4\n  \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Book-Tree-2026-Progress-2.mp4\n  \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Book-Tree-2026-Progress-1.mp4\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 Tuesday\, January 20 – Tuesday\, March 31 ET. \n*Please check library hours to plan your visit.  \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\n\n\n\nBorrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.\n\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\nYou will receive two cards at the library counter \n\n\n\nTsubaki (Japanese camellia) 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\n\n\n\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) *BONUS* Friend Referral: 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\n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\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. \nTIFF – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to Gala screening \n\n\n\n\n \nOther Prizes include (but not limited to) :  \n\n\n \nTote bags\, stationaries\, and so on!   \n\n\n \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*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\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a comment on an item 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. *BONUS* Friend Referral: 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 \nTote bags\, stationaries\, and so on!  \n\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   
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Books Adapted into Film
DESCRIPTION:Uncover Japanese Culture and Stories that Live on Page & Screen! \nLove books\, films\, and discovering cultures through stories? Join our upcoming JFT Book Club – With Silent Reading Time –\, where we together explore Japan-related books and manga adapted into film!  \nFor this session\, we invite you to pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own book)—perhaps a favourite movie you’ve already seen\, or a film you’re planning to watch soon. Take a break from daily distractions\, and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, participants are invited to join an optional discussion session in English\, sharing your thoughts on storytelling\, film adaptations\, Japanese cultural elements\, or anything! You could attend in person at the library or join online from anywhere in the world. This is a friendly\, low-pressure space where curiosity is encouraged\, different viewpoints are celebrated\, and every level of participation is valued. \nThis book club is part of a broader lineup of our Japan-film–related programming taking place before and after the session. Participants are warmly encouraged to explore our full program and make the most of this opportunity to enjoy Japanese films and books together! \n*No prior knowledge/preparation is required! \nRegister Here   \nFirst-time participants are always welcome! If you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person\, by phone\, email\, or via contact form. \n\nShow WHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?  \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. \nIn 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. \nWe 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. \n  \n\nShow HOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?  \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 select anywhere in the library (or wherever they want if participating virtually). \nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about storytelling\, film adaptations\, favourite quotes 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  \n\nShow WHAT BOOK TO READ? *BOOK LIST UPDATED*  \nWHAT BOOK TO READ?\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook (excluding DVDs & Blu-rays) that meets the following criteria: \n \n\nTheme: Books Adapted into Film \ni.e.\, Japan-related fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japan adapted into film\nOR fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga by Japanese author(s) adapted into film\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club meeting will be in English.\nCheck out JFT Library’s Book List to get ideas! \nJFT Library List on Books Adapted into Film [PDF file] *UPDATED*\nFor those who cannot visit our library in person\, check out ebooks/audiobooks on this theme at JF Canada/USA Digital Library *UPDATED*!\n\n*You can either select a book from the JFT Library’s collection\, or bring your 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.)  \n\n  \n*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. \nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n  \n\n \nRelated Programming\n  \nNARUSE Mikio Retrospective Tour\nOctober 2025 — March 2026 | Cinematheques Across Canada \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is proud to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of legendary Japanese filmmaker NARUSE Mikio with a Canada-wide retrospective tour of his extraordinary body of work. From October 2025 through March 2026\, cinematheques across the country will present rare 35mm screenings of Naruse’s films\, offering audiences a chance to experience his artistry on the big screen. \nDetails Here \n  \n\n  \n\nJFF Theater\nOngoing Online Streaming | Worldwide \nWant to watch Japanese films at home? JFF Theater is an online streaming service that distributes Japanese films and videos worldwide\, with multilingual subtitles\, all free of charge. Through this website\, the Japan Foundation aims to create a platform where Japanese films and videos can be viewed anytime\, anywhere.  \nWatch Here \n  \n  \n\n(C) photo by Grant Delin  \nMarty Gross screenings\nJapan Foundation Toronto is hosting a two-part screening event in February that celebrates the work and legacy of Marty Gross\, filmmaker\, archivist\, 2025 Japan Foundation Award recipient\, and longtime advocate for Japanese performing arts and cinema. Anchored by two works connected through CHIKAMATSU Monzaemon (近松 門左衛門) and the tradition of bunraku\, the events explore how classical narratives travel across media\, from stage to film. \nA Story from Chikamatsu 近松物語 (film screening + talk)\nFebruary 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST | In-Person at JFT Event Hall | Admission Free | Registration Required\nDetails Here \nThe Lovers’ Exile 冥途の飛脚 (film screening + talk)\nFebruary 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EST | In-Person at JFT Event Hall | Admission Free | Registration Required\nDetails Here \n\nKOTATSU 2026: Japanese Cinema \n\nMarch 7 & 8\, 2026 | In-Person at Innis Town Hall | Admission Free | Registration Required \nOur annual winter film showcase KOTATSU is returning to Innis Town Hall! This year’s edition offers a perfect blend of five Japanese films\, from acclaimed contemporary films to recently restored classics. This year\, the screenings will take place on Saturday\, March 7 & Sunday\, March 8. \nThe films include: Another World (2019)\, A Story of Yonosuke* (2013)\, And Your Bird Can Sing* (2018)\, as well as 4K restorations of Forever a Woman (1955)\, and Linda Linda Linda (2005)!\n*adapted from Japanese novels! \nDetails Here \n  \n\n \nPrevious Book Clubs\n \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Seesaw Monster by ISAKA Kotaro – Nov 8\, 2025  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Food in Japan – Sep 25\, 2025  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Look Back by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki – Jun 10\, 2025  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Architecture\, Civil Engineering\, and Landscapes – April 15\, 2025  \n \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – First Love by SHIMAMOTO Rio – February 8\, 2025  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai – November 21\, 2024  \n \nJapanese Tadoku Book Club – October 26\, 2024  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu – September 4\, 2024  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods – June 18\, 2024  \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 Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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