Tenugui Towels with Cherry Blossoms: Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life

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The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto

桜の手拭い: 日本の日常生活の中の、デザインの逸品展 In celebration of spring 2026, with Cherry Blossoms as a main theme, along with related Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, this colourful exhibition demonstrates the endless creativity in Tenugui. Tenugui are towels made of bleached cotton, approximately 34 cm wide and … Continue reading →

Robo-Buddhism and Techno-Religion in Japan Today

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto

  The fusion of religion and technology has deep historical roots across the world's cultures, including Japan, the focus of this lecture. In this talk event, Dr. Jennifer Robertson will highlight innovative uses today in temples and shrines (and churches) … Continue reading →