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SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters
DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. 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. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, 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:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 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
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Japanese Study Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nAre you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Have you already started learning Japanese and are looking for a place to continue? Are you looking for a Japanese heritage language program for your child? \nJoin our annual Japanese Study Fair online from anywhere in Canada! This time\, Japanese language schools in Ontario as well as schools offering online Japanese classes accessible from all over Canada will be joining to introduce their programs and answer your questions.  \nOur virtual event will be held over Zoom\, and will involve short presentations from the participating schools and then time for Q&A at the end. You will learn about different class offerings for both adults and children/youth!  \n   \nDate and time: Thursday\, August 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT  \nZoom meeting accessible from 6:20 pm. *End time is approximate.  \nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants via email the day prior to the event. \n*A recording of the presentations is now available on the JFT’s YouTube channel. Please watch the video here. \nParticipating Organizations *subject to change  \n\nHansa Language Centre Canada\nJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre\nNikka Gakuen\nSeneca Polytechnic \n\n2026 Flyer\n\n\nToronto Japanese Language School\n\n2026 Flyer\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing Studies\n\n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n\n  \nOther Organizations in Canada  \n\nNihongo Lounge \n\n2026 Flyer\n\n\n\n\nTanoshii Japanese School\n\n2026 Flyer \n\n\n\n\nToronto Catholic District School Board (registration will start in September) \n\nVideo\n2025-26 Flyer (2026-27 flyer will be available in September)\n\n\n\n  \nPlease RSVP for the event using the form below.  \nPlease feel free to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom before joining the event: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us.  \n  \nInquiries about the event: koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp  \nFor inquiries related to other organizations listed above\, please contact the institutions directly. Thank you. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2026/
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