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SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library! \n*For those who participated and have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire\, it would be of great help to us if you could share your feedback. As we strive to continually improve and create more inspiring experiences for our patrons\, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future events! \nMissed the event? Our sasa bamboo tree and food samples are still on display until Friday\, July 31. You are welcome to add your own wishes when you visit the library during our opening hours! \n \n\n Tanabata Star Festival (七夕祭り) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration\, creativity\, and heartfelt wishes at JFT Library!\n \nRSVP is not needed! Join us with your friends and family on this joyous occasion and engage in a variety of activities that will transport you to the heart of Tanabata\, including:  \n  \nTanzaku-writing Workshop: Write Your Wish in Japanese!\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nAccording to the Tanabata tradition\, people write their wishes and aspirations on colourful tanzaku cards and hang them on sasa (bamboo branch) in hopes that they will reach the stars and their dreams will come true. This year\, we’re introducing a special drop-in workshop where you can learn to write your wish in Japanese using a brush pen. No Japanese language skills or calligraphy experience required. \n  \n  \n  \n\nKamishibai Storytelling\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm\n*We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup! \nListen to the mesmerizing art of kamishibai\, a traditional Japanese form of street theatre and storytelling\, where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration! This year\, we will be presenting a classic folklore story and a new story by a guest storyteller: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story of Tanabata  『たなばたものがたり』\nThe Sea Sluggers (Story by Samantha Dizon\, Illustrations by Kayla Preston-Lord)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Storyteller \nSam Dizon began kamishibai storytelling in 2013. As a children’s programmer at Toronto Public Library\, she borrowed kamishibai kits and did outreach storytelling in branches and for several schools. When she had gone through the library’s collection\, the students asked her for more. Sam began writing kamishibai stories\, drawing on her life experiences\, love of Japanese culture and knowledge gained from the East Asian Studies program at University of Toronto\, where she was studying part-time. She has completed 9 stories with illustrations by three artists. She has read her stories to hundreds of children and families in schools\, libraries\, storytelling festivals\, Wee Asian Film Festival and various events. \n \n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan. For our Tanabata Star Festival\, we have prepared an origami fishing pond instead. Try catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod! \n  \n  \n \nYukata Dress Up\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDon’t miss the chance to try on a Yukata (a traditional Japanese garment worn during the summer season). Feel a connection to the vibrant traditions of Japan! \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nCapture the memories of this special day at our photo booth with entertaining props and a festive backdrop! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n*Special Thanks to Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto for kindly loaning some cultural items. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to download a PDF file of Tanabata Star Festival activities schedule\n *We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2026/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Library,Performance,Talk Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival  〜 All Things Must Pass 〜
DESCRIPTION: \n \n  \n\n\n\nAs Toronto spring quickly unfolds and slips away\, join us to discover Japanese stories (told in English) and music that capture the beauty of impermanence! \nThe 31st Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival invites families\, cultural explorers\, and anyone curious to experience the richness of Japanese folktales\, poetry\, and traditional performing arts. This year’s theme\, “All Things Must Pass\,” reflects the transience of life\, inspired by the cherry blossoms that bloom and fall quickly during Toronto’s short spring season. Enjoy a vibrant program of storytelling performed in English—no Japanese language experience required—featuring humorous and haunting folktales\, evocative poetry\, and live performances of traditional music. Each performance offers a unique window into Japan’s cultural heritage. Bring your family and friends\, and experience the joy of Japanese storytelling in a warm\, welcoming environment! \n\nAudience: General (around 6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \nRegister Here \n\nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Katari-2026-PR-Video.mp4\n\n\n Here’s what audience said last year!  \n“Today’s presentation was amazing! I can’t believe I missed 29 years of this! Thank you for the presentation ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´ωﾟ)ﾟ｡”  —Anonymous  “Learnt more about the life of past people in different prefectures through song and poetry. Beautiful performance all around” —Anonymous  “Discovered diverse range of storytelling and folk culture.” —John “Beautiful performance. Talented artists.” —Thu “Love the magic\, storytelling.” —Eddy “People in here (Canada) seem to preserve Japanese tradition\, which is great!” —Anonymous \n\nProgramme:\n\n「笑いの神様・わっはっは!」（山口県伝統行事）白藤青湖 A God of Laugh. Wahaha! by Seiko Shirafuji\n「へびの目玉」（岩手県民話）菊池幸工 The Eyeballs of a Snake by Koko Kikuchi\n「竹田の子守歌」（京都府民謡）秦佐千子（唄）、藤井愛子（琴）Folk Song A Lullaby of Takeda by Sachiko Hata (vocal) and Aiko Fujii (Koto) \n「山形トリビュート〜雪が溶けるまで〜」 森俊樹 Yamagata Tribute: Until the Snow Melts by Toshiki Mori \n-休憩- Intermission *Feel free to explore JFT Library‘s physical collection with light refreshments! \n\n詩朗読「桜伝説」と琴演奏「さくら変奏曲」 田中裕介（詩朗読)、藤井愛子（琴）Poem Reading of The Legend of Sakura by Yusuke Tanaka with Koto Rendition of Sakura Variations by Aiko Fujii (Koto) \n「斎太郎節」（宮城県）、「灘の酒造り祝い唄」（兵庫県）、「サクラ独唱」ドッコイ・グループによる民謡合奏 Folk Music Performance of  Saitara Bushi\, Nada No Sake Tsukuri Iwai Uta\,  Sakura Solo by The Dokkoi group\n\n\n\n\n三味線とギター：マーティン・ポーセンShamisen & Guitar by Martin Posen\n唄と掛け声：白藤青湖、秦佐千子 Vocal by Seiko Shirafuji and Sachiko Hata　\n締太鼓と篠笛：ナルラ斗希子 Shimedaiko and Shinobue by Tokiko Narula \n\n\n\n     7. 能語り「大会」梅沢ルイ A Noh Story “Dai-e“ (“Vanity” from Strange Light Afar) by Rui Umezawa \n  \n*The event closing time may be extended by 10-15 minutes depending on the progress of the programme.　 \n\nJFT Library is open from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, May 2. Feel free to explore our physical collection! Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nStorytellers\n Sachiko Hata Born in Hyogo\, Japan\, Sachiko is an active community worker and singer at local events. She is teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, Wagi (Kyogen-based health method) and the table style tea ceremony while practicing Voice Yoga every day. \n\n Koko Kikuchi Born in Tohoku\, the northeast of Japan\, Koko has been involved in Katari since its inception. He specializes in the folktales of his native region of Iwate\, Northern Japan. \n\n Toshiki Mori is a Japan-based storyteller and creator. In addition to Kamishibai storytelling\, his work spans diverse fields including professional narration and video production\, such as creating promotional content for local municipalities and music festivals. \n\n Seiko Shirafuji Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in community events and local festivals since 1995. \n\n Yusuke Tanaka A veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari since 1994. He has been telling his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places such as New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \n\n Rui Umezawa A Toronto writer and storyteller. His novel\, The Truth About Death and Dying was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize for Best First Book. His past participation in Katari inspired his latest publication\, Strange Tales Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan. \n\nMusicians\n Aiko Fujii Started learning koto\, shamisen and jiuta at an early age. She holds a koto teacher’s diploma in the Ikuta school from the Kyoto Todokai. Since 2017\, she has experienced many concerts abroad\, collaborative ensembles with other genres and teaching. \n\n  \nTokiko Narula born Oyama\, Tochigi Pref. Tokiko has been playing Taiko Drum and Shinobue with Do Kon Daiko in Burlington since 1996. In 2012 she was awarded an Ontario Arts Council Grant for Taiko and Shinonbue for further training by Kiyoshi Nagata and Kaoru Watanabe masters of those arts.  \n\n Martin Posen is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently playing and studying both Minyo and Tsugaru styles of shamisen. \n\n  \nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mirai (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Mirai \n未来のミライ \nFriday\, May 1\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by HOSODA Mamoru • 2018 • Comedy / Drama • 98 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nFamily-friendly screening in celebration of Children’s Day (こどもの日)! \nKun is a spoiled four-year-old struggling to cope with the arrival of his new baby sister\, Mirai (meaning “future”). Feeling neglected and overwhelmed\, he retreats into a fantasy world where past and future collide. There\, he encounters magical versions of his loved ones—including his sister as a teenager from the future—who guide him through a series of extraordinary adventures. \nBlending everyday life with whimsical time travel\, Mirai offers a heartwarming and imaginative story about family\, growing up\, and discovering one’s place in the world. \nPlease note: the film is rated PG in the US for thematic elements including some scary images. Parental guidance is advised. \n  \nFree admission. Registration required. \nRegistration for this event is now full. We will have a rush line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nHOSODA Mamoru (細田 守) is a Japanese director and animator. Formerly employed at Toei Animation\, he first came to public attention in the early 2000s with the first two films in the Digimon Adventure series and the sixth film in the One Piece series.  \nAfter leaving Toei\, Hosoda directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)\, his first film since going freelance. It gained popularity through word of mouth among audiences and eventually became a hit\, with a long run of 40 weeks\, over 100 theaters in total\, more than 180\,000 people in attendance and box-office revenues of approximately 264 million yen. In 2009\, Hosoda’s first original film Summer Wars was released\, also produced by Madhouse. The film was a further hit with 127 screens\, an audience of 1.26 million and box-office revenue of 1.65 billion yen. Both films won the Japan Academy Award for Animation of the Year. \nIn 2011\, Hosoda established his own animation studio\, Studio Chizu. He directed Wolf Children (2012) and The Boy and the Beast (2015); both films became critical and box office success. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Animated Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards for his seventh film Mirai (2018). It was the first time a Japanese animated film other than Studio Ghibli had been nominated for the award.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/mirai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Film,Film Screening
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SUMMARY:わらべうた”の会・“いろはうた”の会　体験イベント
DESCRIPTION:冬から早春にかけての風物詩を織り交ぜて\n親子で一緒に歌って遊ぶ  “うた・ことば・お話の会”\n＜“わらべうた”の会・“いろはうた”の会　体験イベント＞\n  \nトロントにて、子どもたちが日本語に親しむ活動として行われている”わらべうた”の会、”いろはうた”の会を主宰されている三宅光代さんをお招きしての体験イベントを行います。 \nご参加をご希望の方は 以下の該当する登録フォーム よりお申込みください。 \n記 \n  \n\n\n\nわらべうた \n対象：赤ちゃんから４、５歳頃までのお子さんとその保護者 \n日時： \n\n\n\n１．オンライン（ZOOM）：２０２６年３月２６日（木） ９：３０ AM〜１０：１５ AM（EDT）\n登録フォーム\n\n\n２．対面 （１〜４、５歳のお子さんの会）：２０２６年３月２８日（土） １０：００ AM〜１１：００ AM（EDT）\n登録フォーム\n\n\n３．対面 （赤ちゃんの会）：２０２６年３月２８日（土） １１：３０ AM〜１２：００ PM（EDT）\n登録フォーム\n\n\n\n内容：季節の歌、わらべうた、小物を使った歌遊び、輪になってリトミック、音あそび、お話劇場他\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nいろはうた \n対象：ことばや文字に興味を持ったお子さん（２歳過ぎ頃から）とその保護者 \n日時： \n\n\n\n４．オンライン（ZOOM）：２０２６年３月２６日（木） １１：００ AM〜１１：４５ AM（EDT）\n登録フォーム\n\n\n\n内容：色をテーマに色にちなんだ歌遊び・ことば遊び・お話やひらがな遊び、手遊び歌、キッズ体操などを通して日本語に親しむ会\n\n\n\n  \n会場（対面）：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto（2 Bloor St. E.\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, ON） \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n講師：三宅　光代（”わらべうた”の会・”いろはうた”の会主宰） \n※ 今後の”わらべうた”の会・”いろはうた”の会にご興味のある方はこちらにご連絡ください：warabeutamm@hotmail.com \n対象者：カナダ国内で日本語で子育てをしているご家族 \n定員： \n\nオンライン：各８家族まで\n対面：各１０家族まで\n\n参加費：無料 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤   典子     Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop20260326/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Aki Nihongo Circle Time  秋のにほんごお話会
DESCRIPTION:秋のにほんごお話会 \nご家庭で日本語を使用するお子さんとその保護者を対象とした日本語でのサークルタイムです。「秋」のテーマで紙芝居の読み聞かせや遊び歌、落ち葉やどんぐりを使った簡単な工作を行います。 \nお子さんが日本語に触れる機会を増やしたい方、トロント近郊で日本語育児をされているご家族と繋がりたい方、是非お子さんと一緒にご参加ください。 \nまた、当センター図書館には６００冊以上の絵本・児童書を取り揃えております。ライブラリーカードも無料ですぐに作れますので、イベントの後で是非お立ち寄りください。イベント当日は、当センター図書館にてブックカバー作りのワークショップも予定されています。ご興味のある方は別途お申し込みください。 \n記 \n日時：２０２５年１０月２５日（土）午前１０：３０〜１１：３０ \n対象：０歳からSKまでのお子さんとご家族（先着１０家族） \n場所：THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO （2 BLOOR ST. E\, #300\, TORONTO) \n参加無料 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：わかな・リベラトリ　Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp \nご参加をご希望の方は、下記の登録フォームにご記入のうえ、お申込みください。 \n\n\n\n利用規約： \n\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター（以下、「主催者」）は、イベント中に迷惑行為や販売活動を行った参加者の登録を取り消す権利を有します。これらの行為が発覚した場合、主催者の判断により、直ちにイベントからの退場を求めることがあります。\n主催者は、イベント外の参加者同士の個人的な交流について、一切の責任を負いません。参加者は、自らの責任において当該関係の管理を行うものとします。\nイベント中、主催者スタッフが写真や動画を撮影し、主催者の公式ウェブサイト、SNS、その他の出版物で使用する場合があります。公開時には個人が特定されないよう措置を行います。\n イベントに登録し、参加することにより、参加者は本規約を読み、理解し、同意したものとみなされます。\n\n英語版は以下をご覧ください： \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.\n Photographs or videos may be taken during the event by the Organizer’s staff for use on the Organizer’s website\, social media\, and other official publications. We will ensure that individuals cannot be personally recognized in these materials when published.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/aki-nihongo-circle-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T113000
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SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival 2025 at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2025 at JFT Library! \n*For those who have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire\, it would be of great help to us if you could complete this by Thursday\, July 17\, 2025. As we strive to continually improve and create more inspiring experiences for our patrons\, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future events! \nHere are some lovely comments from our patrons who completed our questionnaire and agreed to share: \n🌟 “The Tanabata Star Festival had wonderful activities and as always\, the staff / volunteers were extremely friendly\, helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you so much!” — Anonymous\n🌟 “Really like all the events hold by the Library.” — Silvia \n🌟 “Great event.” — Anonymous\n🌟 “Good opportunity for learning Japanese culture for my daughter. ” — Yuki \nMissed the event? Our sasa bamboo tree\, food samples and masks are still on display until Thursday\, July 31. You are welcome to add your own wishes when you visit the library during our opening hours! \n  \nClick here to see event photos! \n  \n \n\n Tanabata Star Festival (七夕祭り) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration\, creativity\, and heartfelt wishes at JFT Library!\n \nRSVP is not needed! Join us with your friends and family on this joyous occasion and engage in a variety of activities that will transport you to the heart of Tanabata\, including:  \n  \n \nTanzaku Wish Card\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nWrite your desires and aspirations on a tanzaku wish card (a colourful strip of paper)\, then hang it on sasa (bamboo branch). \n  \n\nKamishibai Storytelling\n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nListen to the mesmerizing art of kamishibai\, a traditional Japanese form of street theatre and storytelling\, where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration! This year\, we will be presenting a classic folklore story and a new story by a guest storyteller: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story of Tanabata  『たなばたものがたり』\nShark Teeth (Story by Samantha Dizon\, Illustrations by Alison Wright)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Storyteller \nSam Dizon began kamishibai storytelling in 2013. As a children’s programmer at Toronto Public Library\, she borrowed kamishibai kits and did outreach storytelling in branches and for several schools. When she had gone through the library’s collection\, the students asked her for more. Sam began writing kamishibai stories\, drawing on her life experiences\, love of Japanese culture and knowledge gained from the East Asian Studies program at University of Toronto\, where she was studying part-time. She has completed 9 stories with illustrations by three artists. She has read her stories to hundreds of children and families in schools\, libraries\, storytelling festivals\, Wee Asian Film Festival and various events. \n \n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan. For our Tanabata Star Festival\, we have prepared an origami fishing pond instead. Try catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod! \n  \n \nUchiwa Making Workshop\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm \nUnleash your creativity with paper craft and make your own uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)! The quintessential Japanese hand fans are most often seen in summer\, for creating a cooling breeze and adding a stylish touch when wearing yukata at summer festivals. Join us for a fun\, creative session and take home a piece of Japanese culture! \n  \n \nYukata Dress Up\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nDon’t miss the chance to try on a Yukata (a traditional Japanese garment worn during the summer season). Feel a connection to the vibrant traditions of Japan! \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm \nCapture the memories of this special day at our photo booth with entertaining props and a festive backdrop! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n*Special Thanks to Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto for kindly loaning some cultural items. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to download a PDF file of Tanabata Star Festival activities schedule
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Library,Workshop
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SUMMARY:春のにほんごお話会
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked and registration is closed. Thank you for your understanding! \nご家庭で日本語を使用する児童を対象とした日本語でのサークルタイムです。「春」のテーマで「さくら」「チューリップ」「ちょうちょ」にちなんだ絵本の読み聞かせや遊び歌、簡単な工作を行います。 \nお子さんが日本語に触れる機会を増やしたい方、トロント近郊で日本語育児をされているご家族と繋がりたい方、是非お子さんと一緒にご参加ください。 \nまた、当センター図書館には600冊以上の絵本・児童書を取り揃えております。ライブラリーカードも無料ですぐに作れますので、イベントの前後で是非お立ち寄りください。 \n日時：2025年3月29日（土）2:00pm ～ 3:00pm（東部標準時）\n \n場所：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n対象：5歳くらいまでのお子さんとご家族 (先着7家族!) \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \nお問い合わせ先：Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ohanashikai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Event
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