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SUMMARY:I Love Sushi (The Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition)
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1972\, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture\, language\, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange\, Japanese-language education overseas\, and Japanese studies and intellectual exchange. As a new cultural exchange program\, we are delighted to present a touring exhibition “I Love Sushi” that focuses on sushi\, the most popular Japanese cuisine around the world. \n\n\n\nIn 2013\, UNESCO inscribed washoku—Japanese cuisine—on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list\, and sushi is the archetypal example. Sushi is a refined and healthy food that looks good and tastes good\, and it has already become a familiar item on menus worldwide. From its roots in Southeast Asia or Southern China\, sushi reached Japan over a thousand years ago. Since then\, sushi has radically changed\, taking advantage of the abundance of natural resources found in and around the islands of Japan\, of the application of knowledge and ideas to sushi\, and of the never-ending Japanese drive to try good-tasting foods at the earliest opportunity. The type of sushi that first comes to mind for most people today is nigiri-zushi\, which emerged about two hundred years ago in Edo\, the city that we now know as Tokyo. \n\n\n\nSushi has now spread outside Japan’s borders\, and is enjoyed around the world. But although it has become a familiar food\, many people have only discovered a few of its attractions. This exhibition aims to provide an in-depth visual guide to the appeal of sushi. It includes the chance to learn about how Japan took in sushi in its original form\, how it modified sushi to suit the natural environment\, culture\, and lifestyles of individual areas. It also introduces today’s vibrant sushi culture\, and it encourages us to think about the potential of sushi as a food for the future in the light of contemporary food issues. The exhibition includes a simulation of a visit to a sushi shop in Japan. People who know little about sushi will greatly enjoy the exhibition\, and keen fans of sushi will find it fascinating too. And we very much hope that through sushi\, the exhibition will also communicate something about the history and customs of Japan. \n\n\n\nFinally\, we would like to express our gratitude to Hibino Terutoshi for his supervision of the preparations for this exhibition\, and to all the other individuals and entities whose unstinting efforts have made the exhibition a success. \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\, 1:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) *  \nClosed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays. \n** We will also be offering additional opening hours on the following dates: \n\nMonday\, October 5 & Wednesday\, October 7\, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nFriday\, October 9\, 11:30 am – 6:30 pm (Exhibition Final Day)\n\nExhibition Period: September 15 – October 9\, 2026 \n \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\n\n\n\nRelated Programs: \n \nIn conjuction with the “I Love Sushi” exhibition\, we will be holding a “Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk” sharing the same title. Come join us on Friday September 18\, 2026 either in-person or online\, and learn Japanese words and phrases related to sushi\, along with interesting fun facts around this theme! \nFor more details and to register\, please visit here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/i-love-sushi-exhibition/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:TSUNAGU: Passing on Books\, Memories & Culture つなぐ：本と思い出と文化交流
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TSUNAGU (つなぐ: to connect)\, a special celebration of the books\, memories\, and cultural connections that have flourished at the JFT Library. As we prepare to relocate\, this will be our final in-person celebration at our current library location and the final Saturday that the physical library will be open to the public. \nSome of our library items are selected for giveaway (*see below for Terms & Conditions)\, including books\, manga\, magazines\, CDs\, DVDs\, Blu-rays\, and VHSs in English\, Japanese\, and French. Find a treasure to take home and help us pass our collection on to new readers! \nAt our hands-on origami station\, you’re invited to fold a paper butterfly and pair it with an ema (絵馬)-inspired message card. Drawing on the Japanese tradition of writing wishes and messages on wooden plaques\, you can share a memory\, wish\, cultural discovery\, or message for the future. A butterfly is also included in the Japan Foundation’s logo\, whose form represents the cyclical exchange of culture: our wish to deliver Japanese culture to the world while conveying diverse cultures of the world back to Japan. Add your butterfly and message to a growing collaborative art installation\, and help us create a collective expression of the connections made through the library! \nWhether you have been visiting us for years\, discovered the library recently\, or simply love Japanese books and culture\, we invite you to join us\, meet fellow patrons and staff\, share your memories\, and create something together! \n  \nAbout the JFT Library Collection After Our Relocation\nIn preparation for our relocation\, our public-lending physical library will conclude its operations on Friday\, October 9\, 2026. At the new location of our Centre\, a portion of the library’s existing collection will be retained as a reference-only (not public lending) resource at our new location and will be made available upon request. (These materials will not be included in the giveaway items during the TSUNAGU event.) We will announce further details about this service and how to access the collection after this winter. \nOur JF Canada Digital Library will continue its service without interruption\, providing continued access to ebooks and audiobooks for eligible users. \n  \n\n*Select Library Items Giveaway–Terms & Conditions: \nKindly note that those who wish to participate in Select Library Items Giveaway will be asked to sign a form to agree that the items are for personal use and that they would not use them for the purpose of resale\, trade\, or monetary gain. For more details\, please ask staff members on site. \n  \n  \n  \n\nRelated Programming\n \nBring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk [Topic: Japanese Gift-Giving Culture] \nSaturday October 3\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET) \nIn-person at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required | Presented in English and basic Japanese \nIn conjunction with the JFT Library’s event titled “Tsunagu: Passing on Books\, Memories & Culture”\, this session’s topic will be Japanese Gift-Giving Culture. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to gift-giving\, along with interesting facts about this theme. All attendees will receive a gift from our center! Join us for the talk\, and take the opportunity to participate in the library’s event during your visit! This session is B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch with you. \nDetails Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tsunagu-library/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (October 3\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSaturday October 3\, 2026  \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto  \nHave you been thinking about learning a new language but haven’t been able to find the time? \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is happy to offer a series of Japanese language and culture talks where we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! All levels of Japanese learners are welcome to join too! \nIf you are near the Yonge/Bloor area in Toronto\, why not come by during your lunch hour and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information?  These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch with you! \nIn conjunction with the JFT Library’s event titled “Tsunagu: Passing on Books\, Memories & Culture”\, this session’s topic will be Japanese Gift-Giving Culture. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to gift-giving\, along with interesting facts about this theme.  All attendees will receive a gift from our center! Join us for the talk\, and take the opportunity to participate in the library’s event during your visit. \nThis session is free to join but registration is required. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the button below. Space is limited\, so please secure your spot soon! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. \nTerms and Conditions: \n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizer”) reserves the right to cancel the registration of any participant who engages in disruptive behavior or any sales activity during the event. Such actions may result in immediate removal from the event at the Organizer’s discretion.\nThe Organizer is not responsible for any personal interactions between participants outside of the event. Participants are encouraged to manage these relationships independently.\nPhotographs or videos may be taken during the event by the Organizer’s staff for promotional purposes only.\nParticipants are not to record\, photograph\, or take screen captures of the event.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.\n\nPlease note that registration will take place on Eventbrite\, accessed via the link below. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nRELATED PROGRAMMING \n \nJoin us for TSUNAGU (つなぐ: to connect)\, a special celebration of the books\, memories\, and cultural connections that have flourished at the JFT Library. As we prepare to relocate\, this will be our final in-person celebration at our current library location and the final Saturday that the physical library will be open to the public. \nSome of our library items are selected for giveaway\, including books\, manga\, magazines\, CDs\, DVDs\, Blu-rays\, and VHSs in English\, Japanese\, and French. Find a treasure to take home and help us pass our collection on to new readers! \nAt our hands-on origami station\, you’re invited to fold a paper butterfly and pair it with an ema (絵馬)-inspired message card. Drawing on the Japanese tradition of writing wishes and messages on wooden plaques\, you can share a memory\, wish\, cultural discovery\, or message for the future. A butterfly is also included in the Japan Foundation’s logo\, whose form represents the cyclical exchange of culture: our wish to deliver Japanese culture to the world while conveying diverse cultures of the world back to Japan. Add your butterfly and message to a growing collaborative art installation\, and help us create a collective expression of the connections made through the library! \nDETAILS HERE
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20261003/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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