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SUMMARY:Tenugui Towels with Cherry Blossoms: Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:桜の手拭い：\n日本の日常生活の中の、デザインの逸品展 \nIn 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. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in long. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nTo meet the various needs of special occasions throughout the seasons and the individual personalities of each owner\, the Japanese developed a wide range of designs on the surface of the cloth. In the Meiji period (1868-1912)\, under the influence of the Western Industrial Revolution\, the production of Tenugui entered a new era. The invention of Chūsen\, an innovative dye-pouring technique\, resulted in increased productivity and widened design possibilities\, allowing designers to incorporate multiple colours and sensitive shading. These new techniques were applied to traditional designs borrowed from the fashion world of Kimono and theatre costumes as well as newly invented ideas. Some are elaborate while others are transparently simple. \nNarrowed to a width of 34 cm and focused on the viewpoint of cherry blossoms\, one can expect to still see wide-open and spectacular views. \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* Special Full Weekend Open: Saturday\, May 23 and Sunday\, May 24\nWith additional early bird slot 10:30 – 11:30 am \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:May 16 – 18 (Victoria Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 9 – June 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 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tenugui-towels-with-cherry-blossoms/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:VSS Movie Chat 映画について話そう！
DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\nVSS MOVIE CHAT  映画について話そう！\n  \n \n \nAre you a Japanese language learner who enjoys watching Japanese films? \nIt’s a great way to practice listening comprehension\, review Japanese words and grammar\, while learning about Japanese culture! Watch the film “The Lines That Define Me” 「線は、僕を描く」(register for your free JFF Theater account here\, this film is available until May 6) on your own schedule\, using English/Japanese subtitles or with the subtitles off for an extra challenge! \nThis film is a story about loss and rebirth as experienced by a young man in mourning\, taken by the world of Sumi-e ink painting. Then join us for an online Movie Chat to discuss related topics with fellow learners. \nParticipants will be grouped into Elementary and Intermediate+ levels\, similar to the chat events held in the JFT Virtual Study Space. The Elementary group’s chat will be conducted in Japanese / English\, while the Intermediate+ group will discuss in Japanese. \n\nDate & Time: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (EDT) \nExpected Participants: Japanese Language learners who wish to maintain and strengthen their Japanese language skills. \nEvent Format: Virtual Study Space \n※ This event will take place exclusively in our Virtual Study Space. \nPlease note that registration is now closed but drop-ins by registered users of JFT’s Virtual Study Space are welcome. General discussion topics related to the film’s theme will also be covered; prior viewing of the movie is not mandatory to participate. \nLanguage: Japanese \nContact: Kayo Hawkins (She/Her)  Kayo_Hawkins@jpf.go.jp
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