BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T153000 DTSTAMP:20230427T185806Z CREATED:20230420T155528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T185806Z UID:81819-1682778600-1682782200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:A Mangaka’s Creative Process with Jun Mayuzuki DESCRIPTION:A Mangaka’s Creative Process with Jun Mayuzuki\nCo-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nBehind the creation of the brilliant work that is Kowloon Generic Romance is a strict and scheduled process helmed by creator Jun Mayuzuki. But even before she came to draw the first chapter of her ongoing series was a deliberate creative process that developed her beloved characters and the world they live in. Learn about Jun Mayuzuki’s creative process and life as a working mangaka in this panel that delves into the creation of Kowloon Generic Romance. \n*After the panel\, there will be a 1-hour autograph session with Jun Mayuzuki at the JFT library from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This autograph session is limited to those who attend the panel\, and tickets will be handed out to interested attendees after the presentation. Please note that there is a limit of one autograph per attendee. \nClick Here to RSVP for Part 2 *Now the tickets are SOLD OUT!  \n*Attendees will be required to wear masks during this panel. \n*This is an RSVP for Part 2: A Mangaka’s Creative Process with Jun Mayuzuki. Please note that you need to be registered separately to join Part 1: A Conversation with Jun Mayuzuki. Details available from here. \n  \nFor Jun Mayuzuki’s full schedule at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2023\, visit https://www.torontocomics.com/ \n \n \nMAYUZUKI Jun \nJun Mayuzuki made her debut in the world of manga by winning the 1st Golden Tiara Grand Prize sponsored by Shueisha. Since then\, she has become widely celebrated as the creator of After the Rain\, a coming-of-age romance that was adapted into an anime series and a live-action movie\, and Sayonara Daisy\, a collection of her short stories published throughout her career. Her latest series Kowloon Generic Romance\, currently serialized in Weekly Young Jump Magazine\, won third place in Takarajimasha’s This Manga is Awesome! ranking in 2021 and was also a prize winner of the Manga Taisho Award that same year. Through her works\, awards\, and accolades\, Jun Mayuzuki is recognized as one of the most notable young talents in the industry. Her unique art and storytelling have been recognized worldwide\, which led her to be a featured artist on promotional posters for the Angoulême International Manga Festival in 2022. \n*Click here to download a PDF file about the creator details and manga available at JFT. \n \n \nAfter the Rain  (原書:『恋は雨上がりのように』) \nWritten and illustrated by MAYUZUKI Jun\nTranslated by Jocelyn Allen\nPublished by Vertical Comics\, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing\, LLC\, 2018-2019 \n  \n  \nAkira Tachibana. 17 years old\, high school junior.\nAkira\, awkward when it comes to expressing her feelings\, finds herself secretly falling for the manager of the family restaurant where she works\, one Masami Kondo\, age 45. The curtain rises on the small love story that begins to unfold between Akira\, stuck standing on the crossroads of adolescence\, and Kondo\, at the turning point of his own life… \n  \n \nKowloon Generic Romance  (原書:『九龍ジェネリックロマンス』) \nWritten and illustrated by MAYUZUKI Jun\nTranslated by Amanda Haley\nLettering by Abigail Blackman\nPublished by Yen Press\, LLC\, 2022-2023 (ongoing)\nAge Rating: Mature \n  \nWelcome to Kowloon Walled City: a dystopian townscape where the people are brimming with nostalgia\, and where the past\, present\, and future converge. Amid the hidden emotions and extraordinary daily lives of the men and women working in its confines\, a tale of romance begins to unfold for real estate agent Reiko Kujirai—one that feels as familiar as Kowloon itself… \n \nRelated programming: \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun\nMonday\, April 24 5:30-6:30pm @ Online \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club Online\, we will discuss MAYUZUKI Jun’s award-winning manga (Japanese comic): After the Rain\, Volume 1 (原書:『恋は雨上がりのように』１～２巻)！\nJoin us to chat about this sweet\, coming-of-age romance manga with a moving story filled with rich character development! Let’s enjoy this heartfelt story together with other manga lovers in the lead-up to the artist’s TCAF appearance! \n*For those who missed the book club but are interested in reading the manga deeply by yourself\, enhance your reading experience by checking out guiding questions prepared by JFT Library staff here. \n \n*After the Rain (『恋は雨上がりのように』) by MAYUZUKI Jun is available for circulation at JFT Library! Search JFT Library’s Online Catalogue or JF Digital Library (ebooks) to see if the item is available to borrow or to place a hold. \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \nBorrow Ebook*Now Available*       Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n*Kowloon Generic Romance\, Volume 1 – 2 (physical copies)\, and the Japanese version of After the Rain (『恋は雨上がりのように』)\, Volume 1 – 10 (physical copies) are currently available at JFT Library for onsite patrons (In-library use only until the end of April). \n \n  \n \nClick here for more information> URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tcaf-2023-creative-process-mayuzuki-jun/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T153000 DTSTAMP:20240516T202801Z CREATED:20240212T173920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T202801Z UID:91672-1711202400-1711207800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:29th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow – DESCRIPTION:  \nThe recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers!  \n \n  \nStep into a world of enchanting Japanese tales at our traditional storytelling event\, celebrating Japanese culture through captivating narratives\, folk songs\, and musical performances! \nAlthough the pandemic prevented us from holding in-person events for the past five years\, Katari has evolved into a cherished tradition\, spreading Japanese folklore\, creativity\, and language to the diverse communities of Canada. The Katari Japanese Storytellers’ programme showcases family-friendly traditional Japanese stories in English. This year’s theme\, “After every storm comes a rainbow” (「待てば海路の日和あり」) promises a celebration of resilience\, hope\, and the triumph of positivity in the face of challenges. \n\nAudience: General (6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n\nProgramme:\n\n「座敷わらし」菊池幸工 / Tatami Room Boy by Koko Kikuchi\n「山姥（やまんば）」田中裕介 / Mountain Woman by Yusuke Tanaka\n「さくらさくら」唄：白藤青湖 / Song Sakura Sakura by Seiko Shirafuji    「春の海」琴：藤井愛子/ Koto solo The Spring Ocean by Aiko Fujii-休憩- Intermission\n グループ 弥栄 による民謡演奏 / Folk song performance by the group Iyasaka      「こきりこ節」/ Kokiriko-bushi      「津軽甚句」/ Tsugaru Jinku      唄と小太鼓：秦佐千子 / Vocal & Framedrum by Sachiko Hata\,       津軽三味線と尺八：Gerry McGoldrick /Tsugaru-shamisen & Shakuhachi by Gerry McGoldrick\,       津軽三味線：Martin Posen / Tsugaru-shamisen by Martin Posen\n「浦島太郎」森俊樹 / Urashima Taro by Toshiki Mori\n「無手勝流」梅沢ルイ / The Art of Fighting Without Fighting 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 4:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, March 23. Feel free to explore our physical collection\, with complimentary tea! 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 various local community events and she loves painting and teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, while practicing Voice Yoga everyday. \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 Toshiki started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai in Toronto and was invited to the Japan Festival 2020 in Ottawa. He currently lives in Yamagata\, Japan and has been actively performing at libraries and schools. \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 Gerry McGoldrick He has been involved with traditional Japanese music for over thirty years\, and has played shamisen and shakuhachi in a variety of styles in Japan and Canada. A professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. \n\n Martin Posen He is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently studying Minyo and Tsugaru shamisen with Omodaka Akiko. \n\nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is now fully booked\, and registration is closed. Rush tickets will be available at the entrance on day of the event. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2024/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library,Performance,Talk Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/FBIGStory_Katari2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240512T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240512T133000 DTSTAMP:20240509T201023Z CREATED:20240424T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T201023Z UID:93197-1715520600-1715520600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Q&A with Manga Artist SHIRAHAMA Kamome @ JFT - Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nJoin us to welcome SHIRAHAMA Kamome\, an esteemed manga artist of the award-winning series\, Witch Hat Atelier! Ms. Shirahama is stopping by JFT on Sunday\, May 12\, as a featured guest of Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 (May 11-12\, 2024).  \nDate/Time: Sunday\, May 12 1:30 – 2:30 PM \nVenue: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall (Suite 300\, 2 Bloor Street East\, Toronto M4W 1A8) \nAdmission: Free – RSVP required \nClick here to see PDF file of artist details\, book list and TCAF related event info. \n*The event has a strict NO PHOTO / NO VIDEO / NO RECORDING policy. Please refrain from using any recording devices\, including cameras and smartphones during the event. \nRSVP here  \n“The Q&A event is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list.  However\, on the day of the event\, we will have an in-person waiting line starting 30 minutes before the event on a first-come\, first-served basis for cancelled/no-show seats. We cannot guarantee your admittance\, but if you are willing to take a chance\, please join the line. \n*SHIRAHAMA Kamome will be having a signing session at JFT Library after the Q&A event. Please note that the ticket for the Q&A event above will NOT guarantee your spot for the signing session. *NEW* Details on the signing session are now available on TCAF’s website (https://www.torontocomics.com/post/shirahama-tcaf).  \nFor Kamome Shirahama’s full schedule at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024\, visit https://www.torontocomics.com/ \n \n \nSHIRAHAMA Kamome \nKamome Shirahama is the author of the fan-favorite and critically acclaimed manga series Witch Hat Atelier\, serialized beginning in 2016 and published in English and Japanese by Kodansha. Witch Hat Atelier won the 2020 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia\, and in 2020\, the series won the Harvey Award for the Best Manga category . A food-focused spin-off series\, Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen\, by Hiromi Sato and created by Kamome Shirahama began English-language publication in 2023. A graduate of the design department of the Tokyo University of the Arts\, Shirahama lives in Tokyo\, Japan. As a freelance illustrator\, Shirahama has created numerous cover illustrations for DC Comics and Marvel Comics\, including Star Wars: Doctor Aphra\, Star Wars: The last Jedi\, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey. \n \nWitch Hat Atelier  (原書:『とんがり帽子のアトリエ』) \nWritten and illustrated by SHIRAHAMA Kamome\nTranslated by Stephen Kohler\nPublished by Kodansha USA Publishing\, LLC\, 2019-2024 (ongoing) \nIn a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted\, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born\, not made\, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life\, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey\, a mysterious\, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before\, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth\, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem… (from Publisher’s website) \n  \n \nEniale & Dewiela  (原書:『エニデヴィ』) \nWritten and illustrated by SHIRAHAMA Kamome\nTranslated by Caleb Cook\nLettering by Abigail Blackman\nPublished by Yen Press\, LLC\, 2020-2021\nAge Rating: OT (Older Teen) \n  \nEniale and Dewiela’s friendship has been peppered with bouts of intense squabbling and bickering-usually at the expense of innocent bystanders. Eni’s latest “get rich quick” scheme and Dewi’s “get souls quick” con seem destined to blow up as spectacularly as the many that have come before. But when the dust settles\, the angel and the demon always emerge-fab\, fashionable\, and the best of friends!! (from Publisher’s website) \n \n*Witch Hat Atelier\, Volume 1-11 (physical copies & ebooks)\, and the Japanese version of Witch Hat Atelier (『とんがり帽子のアトリエ』)\, Volume 1 – 13 (physical copies) by SHIRAHAMA Kamome are available at JFT Library (Physical copies are in-library use only until May 12)! Search JFT Library’s Online Catalogue or JF Digital Library (ebooks) to see if the items are available to borrow or to place a hold. \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \nBorrow Ebook       Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n \n  \n \nClick here for more information> URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tcaf-2024-shirahama-kamome/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/TCAF2024_SHIRAHAMA_1080x1080.png GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T154500 DTSTAMP:20251118T192021Z CREATED:20250328T203417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T192021Z UID:102492-1746367200-1746373500@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:30th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – May the Force Be with Children! – DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of Japanese folktales\, creative stories\, songs\, and traditional music performances with Katari Japanese Storytellers\, celebrating the 30th anniversary! \nThis year’s theme\, “May the Force Be with Children!” celebrates Japan’s Children’s Day ( “Kodomo no Hi”\,「こどもの日」)\, a day dedicated to honoring children’s health and happiness. This theme brings us full circle\, paying tribute to the very first Katari festival in 1994\, which began as part of Children’s Week event—a journey that started with Children’s Day and continues to inspire new generations! \nFor 30 years\, Katari has been a bridge between cultures\, spreading Japanese folklore\, creativity\, and language to the diverse communities of Canada in English. This event welcomes all generations to experience the power of oral storytelling and the rich heritage of Japan. \nBring your family and friends\, and experience the joy of Japanese storytelling in a warm\, welcoming environment! \n  \nThe recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers! Here’s what audience said!:“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\nAudience: General (around 6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n\nProgramme:\n\n「一休さん」菊池幸工 / The Boy Monk by Koko Kikuchi\n「熊に遭ったらどうするか・アイヌの狩人」田中裕介 / Ainu Bear Hunter by Yusuke Tanaka\n「祭花第二番」（吉崎克彦・作曲）、「五木の子守唄」琴：藤井愛子/ Koto (Japanese harp) performance of Matsurika No.2 (Composed by Katsuhiko Yoshizaki) and Lullaby of Itsuki Region by Aiko Fujii-休憩- Intermission *Feel free to explore JFT Library’s physical collection and the special Children’s Day display\, with complimentary tea!\n「平和詩集と歌」菊池幸工、田中裕介、歌「ハナミズキ」秦佐千子 / Peace Poetry and Songs by Koko Kikuchi and Yusuke Tanaka (guitar)\, Hanamizuki by Sachiko Hata\n「玉すだれ」白藤青湖 / Traditional street performance Bamboo Blind by Seiko Shirafuji\n「北海盆唄」、「嘉瀬の奴踊り」、「ソーラン節」、「花笠音頭」ドッコイ・グループによる民謡合奏 / Folk music performance of Hokkai Bon-Uta\, Kase no Yakko Odori\, Soran Bushi\, Hanagasa Ondo by the group DOKKOI!\n\n唄：白藤青湖、秦佐千子 / Vocal by Seiko Shirafuji and Sachiko Hata　\n三味線：マーティン・ポーセン/ Shamisen by Martin Posen\n尺八と三味線：ジェリー・ミッゴールドリック/ Shakuhachi and Shamisen by Gerry McGoldrick \nDancers: Michiko Abe-Kozlows and Yoko Hyde\n\n\n「リメンバー・パールハーバー」梅沢ルイ / Remember Pearl Harbor 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 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm to the public on Sunday\, May 4. Feel free to explore our physical collection and the special Children’s Day display! 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 various local community events and she loves painting and teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, while practicing Voice Yoga everyday. \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 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 Gerry McGoldrick He has been involved with traditional Japanese music for over thirty years\, and has played shamisen and shakuhachi in a variety of styles in Japan and Canada. A professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. \n\n Martin Posen He is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently playing and studying both Minyo and Tsugaru styles of shamisen. \n\nDancers\nMichiko Abe-Kozlowski Born in Hokkaido\, Michiko is a jewelry designer and retired law clerk and a member of the Urara Mimbu-kai\, she enjoys learning and sharing traditional Japanese folk dances. She also belongs to the Kimono Fan group that promotes Kimono dressing in Canada. \n\nYoko Hyde Born in Kanagawa\, Yoko is a member of a Japanese folk dance group “Urara Minbu-Kai”\, which formed 15 years ago. She loves traditional Japanese dance and practicing with different groups. She enjoys golfing and exercising with Nia daily. \n  \n\n  \nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2025/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library,Performance,Talk Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/JFTNewsletter_Katari2025_Apr2.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153154Z CREATED:20250503T153941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153154Z UID:103421-1748086200-1748089800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Doors Open 2025: Marugoto Japanese Language Course DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 2025: Marugoto Japanese Language Course \n \n  \nSaturday May 24\, 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Event Hall | Language: English and basic Japanese \nRegistration Deadline: Friday May 23\, 2025\, while spots are available \n  \nAre you curious about learning Japanese? Join us for an information session about the Online Marugoto Japanese Language Courses offered by the Japan Foundation Toronto\, and take a 20-minute Marugoto Starter (level 1) demonstration class with our instructor! More information about the Online Marugoto Japanese Language Courses is available on this webpage\, and details about the Starter (A1) course can be found here. \n Our staff will be available to answer questions related to the Marugoto Japanese Language Courses throughout the day. Frequently asked questions about our language courses and answers are also available here for reference. \n  \nTo attend the session about Marugoto Japanese Language Course please register using the form below. We will accept drop-ins if there are spots available on the day of the event! \n\n\n\n Info Session about Online Marugoto Japanese Courses (15 mins)\nMarugoto Starter (level 1) Demonstration Class (20 mins)\nQ & A (15 mins)\n\n\n\n  \nParticipation Requirements: none (This session is intended for those who have not studied Japanese before.) \nQuota: 20 participants maximum \nDirections: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \nFor Inquiries: Please contact koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. \nPlease note: \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-2025-marugoto-japanese-language-course/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Marugoto-Class.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T143000 DTSTAMP:20250503T153947Z CREATED:20250503T153947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T153947Z UID:103414-1748093400-1748097000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Doors Open 2025: Japanese Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 2025: Japanese Conversation Circle \nAre you a Japanese language learner in Toronto? \nWe are holding a Japanese Conversation Circle where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other learners. \nParticipants will be divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. \n  \n \n  \n  \nSaturday May 24\, 2025 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Event Hall | Language: Japanese \nRegistration Deadline: Friday May 23\, 2025\, while spots are available \nTo participate in the Japanese conversation circle\, please register using the form below. We will accept drop-ins if there are spots available on the day of the event! Registration is not required for observing this event. \nParticipation Requirements: Basic Japanese proficiency required (should be able to have a basic conversation in Japanese) \nQuota: 20 participants maximum \nDirections: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \nFor Inquiries: Please contact our full-time language instructor and advisor Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp. \nPlease note: \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-2025-japanese-conversation-circle/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025.05.24-Oshaberikai-square-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T163000 DTSTAMP:20250516T011201Z CREATED:20250515T212635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T011201Z UID:103433-1748100600-1748104200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Doors Open 2025: Japanese Language Games DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 2025: Japanese Language Games \n  \n \n  \nSaturday May 24\, 2025 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Event Hall | Language: English and basic Japanese \n\n3:30-3:45pm\, 4:20-4:30pm: Japanese language games with Kahoot\n3:45-4:15pm: fukuwarai (A game similar to  “pin the tail on the donkey”)\n3:45-4:15pm: Origami Booth: You can make your Origami paper planes\n\n4:15pm: Origami paper plane competition\n\n\n3:30-4:30pm: Write your name in Japanese\n\n*Please note that the schedule is subject to change. \nPlease register using the form below if you plan on joining any of the games. Drop-ins are also welcome on the day of the event! \nParticipation Requirements: none (This session is intended for those who have not studied Japanese before.) \nDirections: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \nFor Inquiries: Please contact koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. \nPlease note: \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-2025-japanese-language-games/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025.05.24-Games-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T130000 DTSTAMP:20250716T173548Z CREATED:20250618T161735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T173548Z UID:100825-1752840900-1752843600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (July 18\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday July 18 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Event Hall \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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on Fridays in July and August at 12:15 pm\, and run for approximately 45 minutes. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: (subject to change) \n\nJuly 18\, 2025: Japanese Food\nAugust 8\, 2025: Japanese Shops\nAugust 29\, 2025: Japanese Transportation\n\nIt’s free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below!  \n(*Registration for the July 18th session is now full. Please stay tuned to register for the next session on August 8th.) \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open one week after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20250718/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T130000 DTSTAMP:20250819T143621Z CREATED:20250723T140928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T143621Z UID:105478-1754655300-1754658000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (August 8\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday August 8 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | 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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on Fridays in August at 12:15 pm\, and run for approximately 45 minutes. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: (subject to change) \n\nAugust 8\, 2025: Japanese Shops\nAugust 29\, 2025: Japanese Transportation\n\nIt’s free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20250808/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T130000 DTSTAMP:20250808T210253Z CREATED:20250808T210253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210253Z UID:105481-1756469700-1756472400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (August 29\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday August 29 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | 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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on Fridays in August at 12:15 pm\, and run for approximately 45 minutes. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: (subject to change) \n\nAugust 29\, 2025: Japanese Transportation\n\n  \nIt’s free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20250829/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260324T174725Z CREATED:20250903T134553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T174725Z UID:107360-1758888900-1758891600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (September 26\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday September 26 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | 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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on selected Fridays at 12:15 pm\, and run for approximately 45 minutes. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: \n\nSeptember 26\, 2025: “I Love Sushi”\nOctober 24\, 2025 (subject to change): “Mottainai Kitchen”\n\n**Please note the above sessions include video/film screenings that show scenes of raw fish preparation and insect consumption. \n  \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.\n\n  \nRelated Programming\n  \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Food in Japan \nSeptember 25\, 2025 @6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (ET) \nIn Japan\, autumn is considered “the season for appetite” (食欲の秋) and “the season for reading” (読書の秋) as it is a time of rich harvest and the cooler comfortable weather makes it an ideal climate for getting lost in a book. This September\, let’s celebrate both with an evening of books\, food\, and cultural exchange with the JFT Library! \nRegister Here \n  \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20250926/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260324T174730Z CREATED:20251001T151334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T174730Z UID:107653-1761307200-1761310800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (October 24\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday October 24 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | 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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nAll levels of Japanese learners are welcome to join too! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on selected Fridays at 12:00 pm\, and run for approximately one hour. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: \n\nOctober 24\, 2025: Mottainai  (includes 35-minute screening of documentary “Mottainai Kitchen”)\n\n**Please note the above session includes a film screening that includes scenes of insect consumption and fish preparation. \n  \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20251024/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T130000 DTSTAMP:20251106T190552Z CREATED:20251103T194144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190552Z UID:108878-1764331200-1764334800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (November 28\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday November 28 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST | 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 over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nAll levels of Japanese learners are welcome to join too! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by 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! \nThe sessions will be held on selected Fridays at 12:00 pm\, and run for approximately one hour. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: \n\nNovember 28\, 2025: Japanese Festivals and Holidays\n\n  \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \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.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions.\n\n  \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20251128/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260106T181310Z CREATED:20260106T181310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T181310Z UID:109762-1769169600-1769196600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (January 23\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday January 23\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto |  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) \n  \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! \nWe will hold 2 sessions providing the same content: in-person at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto during the lunch hour (12:00-1:00 pm ET) and online in the evening (6:30-7:30 pm ET). If you are near the Yonge/Bloor area in Toronto\, why not stop by during your lunch break and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? Or join us on Zoom in the evening if that better suits your schedule/location. These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch/dinner with you! \nThe sessions will be held on selected Fridays and run for approximately one hour. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topic: \n\nJanuary 23\, 2026: Japanese Performing Arts\n\nIn this session\, we will cover the topic of “Japanese Performing Arts“. Come join us and learn Japanese words related to various hobbies\, along with interesting facts about Japanese Performing Arts including kabuki\, taiko and more! \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the button below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open after the previous session has passed. \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\n  \nPlease note that registration will take place on Eventbrite – please choose the ticket type corresponding to the timeslot (in-person for 12:00-1:00pm ET\, online for 6:30-7:30pm ET). \nThe Zoom meeting link for the online session will be be provided via email\, a few days prior to the event. \nREGISTER \n  \nRelated Event: \nCinema Kabuki 2026\, presented by the Japan Foundation\, Toronto will take place on January 25\, 2026 at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. \nPlease visit this webpage for more details and to purchase your tickets today! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20260123/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026-01-23-BYOB-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T193000 DTSTAMP:20260210T223603Z CREATED:20260210T223603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223603Z UID:111346-1772798400-1772825400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (March 6\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday March 6\, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto |  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) \n  \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! \nWe will hold 2 sessions providing the same content: in-person at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto during the lunch hour (12:00-1:00 pm ET) and online in the evening (6:30-7:30 pm ET). If you are near the Yonge/Bloor area in Toronto\, why not stop by during your lunch break and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? Or join us on Zoom in the evening if that better suits your schedule/location. These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch/dinner with you! \nThe sessions will be held on selected Fridays and run for approximately one hour. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topic: \n\nMarch 6\, 2026: Japanese Clothing – Traditional to Contemporary\n\nIn this session\, we will cover the topic of “Japanese Clothing – Traditional to Contemporary“. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to clothing and colours\, along with interesting facts about Japanese clothing including kimono\, hakimono and more! \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the button below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open after the previous session has passed. \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\n  \nPlease note that registration will take place on Eventbrite – please choose the ticket type corresponding to the timeslot (in-person for 12:00-1:00pm ET\, online for 6:30-7:30pm ET). \nThe Zoom meeting link for the online session will be be provided via email\, a few days prior to the event. \nREGISTER \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20260306/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class,Talk Event ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T101500 DTSTAMP:20260312T154035Z CREATED:20260312T143725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154035Z UID:112290-1774517400-1774520100@tr.jpf.go.jp 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 CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T150513Z CREATED:20260702T134545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T150513Z UID:113883-1786041000-1786046400@tr.jpf.go.jp 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\n2026-27 Flyer \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/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026-Virtual-Study-Fair-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260810T212300Z CREATED:20260727T190829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T212300Z UID:114952-1786982400-1786986000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:CAJLE2026 年次大会 プレカンファレンス 国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター（JFT）ツアー DESCRIPTION:CAJLE 2026 年次大会 プレカンファレンス\n国際交流基金 トロント日本文化センター（JFT）ツアー \n \n  \nプレカンファレンスJFTツアーは、無料でどなたでも参加できます。JFTについての簡単な説明の後、図書館と現在行われている手ぬぐい展覧会にご案内いたします。登録フォームはこのページの最下部にあります。当日参加も可能ですので、お気軽にご参加ください。 \n日時：８月１７日（月）４：００ pm 〜 ５：００ pm \n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (2 Bloor St. E.\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8) \n集合場所： \n\n４：００ pm に JFT 入り口\nまたは、３：３０ pm に East Asian Studies Lounge\, University of Toronto 集合 URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cajle2026-jft-tour/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/260817-CAJLE-JFT-Tour.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260813T182236Z CREATED:20260730T142902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182236Z UID:114970-1787313600-1787340600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (August 21\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday August 21\, 2026 \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto  \n6:30pm – 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) \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! \nWe will hold 2 sessions providing the same content: in-person at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto during the lunch hour (12:00-1:00 pm ET) and online in the evening (6:30-7:30 pm ET). If you are near the Yonge/Bloor area in Toronto\, why not stop by during your lunch break and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? Or join us on Zoom in the evening if that better suits your schedule/location. These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch/dinner with you! \nIn this session\, we will cover the topic of “Onsen (Hot Springs)“. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to hot springs in Japan\, along with interesting facts about this theme! You’ll also learn how to put on a yukata – a summer kimono that is typically worn at hot spring inns. In-person participants will have the opportunity to try wearing a yukata after the talk! \nThe sessions are free to join but registration is required. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the button below. \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 – please choose the ticket type corresponding to the timeslot (in-person for 12:00-1:00pm ET\, online for 6:30-7:30pm ET). \n**The Zoom meeting link for the online session will be sent to the email address used for registration\, a few days prior to the event.  Please note that the Zoom meeting is not connected to Eventbrite – please join the online session via the Zoom link in the email message. Thank you for your understanding. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20260821/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026-08-21-BYOB-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T182527Z CREATED:20260730T140926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182527Z UID:114492-1787599800-1787603400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Japanese Tadoku Book Club (August 24\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \nMonday August 24 | 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET | Online \nLet’s enjoy reading in Japanese and talk about the books! \nWhat is “Tadoku”? \nThe word “ta” (多) means “a lot” and “doku” (読) means “to read”\, so “tadoku” literally means “read-a-lot”. You can read books suitable to your Japanese reading level. Start with easy books you can enjoy without using a dictionary! \nFor this book club event\, you will read online books at your own pace on your own schedule before the session\, and prepare Tadoku Journal entries. During the book club event\, we will start with a 5-minute introduction and then provide 20 minutes of silent reading. Finally\, you will be divided into small groups to share about the books you read\, either in English or Japanese\, for 30 minutes. \nParticipation Requirements:　Basic Japanese proficiency preferred.  Advanced-level Japanese learners and native Japanese speakers are welcome to join too! \nPlease refer to the Guidance for Online Tadokukai and Reading Journal files for more details! Even if you are not available to join this book club event\, you are more than welcome to read the online books listed in the guidance file! \n Deadline: August 20\, while spots are available.  As this event will be held in the JFT’s Virtual Study Space (VSS)\, new users of this platform are required to register for and attend an orientation prior to the book club event – please register for VSS here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space \n*To provide for an effective sharing session\, this event is limited to 24 participants. In case you need to cancel your registration\, please email us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp\, so that the spot can be provided to another participant. Thank you for your cooperation! \nFor Inquiries: Please contact koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-tadoku-20260824/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026.08.24-Tadoku-Book-Club-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T193000 DTSTAMP:20260826T185658Z CREATED:20260826T185658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185658Z UID:115457-1789732800-1789759800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (September 18\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday September 18\, 2026 \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto  \n6:30pm – 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) \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! \nWe will hold 2 sessions providing the same content: in-person at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto during the lunch hour (12:00-1:00 pm ET) and online in the evening (6:30-7:30 pm ET). If you are near the Yonge/Bloor area in Toronto\, why not stop by during your lunch break and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? Or join us on Zoom in the evening if that better suits your schedule/location. These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch/dinner with you! \nIn conjunction with the “I Love Sushi” exhibition taking place in the JFT Gallery from September 15 – October 9\, 2026\, this session is titled “I Love Sushi”. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to sushi\, along with interesting facts about this theme!  This talk will cover some information shared at the session based on the same topic last September\, but will include additional content and insights. Join us for the talk\, and take the opportunity to explore the “I Love Sushi” exhibition 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. \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 – please choose the ticket type corresponding to the timeslot (in-person for 12:00-1:00pm ET\, online for 6:30-7:30pm ET). \n**The Zoom meeting link for the online session will be sent to the email address used for registration\, a few days prior to the event.  Please note that the Zoom meeting is not connected to Eventbrite – please join the online session via the Zoom link in the email message. Thank you for your understanding. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThis talk shares the same title as the exhibition “I Love Sushi” (The Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition) at the JFT Gallery during Septebmer 15 – October 9\, 2026. In-person attendees of the BYOB session can take the opportunity to explore the exhibition after the talk\, but you are more than welcome to book the gallery visit on a day that suits your schedule! Please refer to the webpage below for more details and to book a visit. \n \n“I Love Sushi” Exhibition Webpage URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20260918/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026.09.18-BYOB-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T192914Z CREATED:20260923T212320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T192914Z UID:116009-1791028800-1791032400@tr.jpf.go.jp 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 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class,Talk Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026.10.03-BYOB-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20261007T143340Z CREATED:20261001T155414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T143340Z UID:116078-1791477000-1791489600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:I Love TASTING Sushi: Finale Evening with Culinary Experience and Reception DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT)\, is pleased to announce I Love TASTING Sushi\, a special culinary experience taking place on Thursday\, October 8\, at 4:30 PM (ET) and 6:30 PM (ET). \nThis special evening marks the closing of our current exhibition\, I Love Sushi\, while also celebrating the final exhibition in our beloved gallery space before we relocate. \nVisitors are invited to enjoy the exhibition while also experiencing the taste of sushi. Each guest will receive two pieces of sushi paired with Japanese sake\, generously sponsored by our community partners\, Okeya Kyujiro and Ozawa Canada. \nThis event is part of our special event series\, Journey onto JFT’s Next Chapter. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 \n\nSession 1: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (ET)\nSession 2: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)\n\nVenue: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (2 Bloor St. E\, Suite 300\, Toronto M4W 1A8)\n\n\n\nRegistration Information: \n\nRegistration will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nPlease note that general admission to the exhibition on Thursday\, October 8\, does not include access to the I Love TASTING Sushi event. Separate registration through Eventbrite is required. \nPlease also be advised that walk-ins will not be accepted\, and we will not be able to grant access to guests without a confirmed registration.\nTo ensure that as many community members as possible have the opportunity to attend\, we kindly ask each guest to register for only one of the two sessions. Due to limited capacity\, each registrant may reserve a maximum of two tickets.\n\nWe appreciate your understanding in helping us make room for as many guests as possible to attend. \nRSVP Here \nWe hope you will join us for this special evening as we celebrate the memories\, connections\, and community that have made our Gallery such a meaningful part of the JFT. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/i-love-tasting-sushi/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T193000 DTSTAMP:20261028T203955Z CREATED:20261028T203955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T203955Z UID:116420-1795176000-1795203000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (November 20\, 2026) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nFriday November 20\, 2026 \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET Online (Zoom)  and  6:30pm – 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) \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! \nWe will hold 2 online sessions providing the same content: during the lunch hour (12:00-1:00 pm ET) and in the evening (6:30-7:30 pm ET). These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch/dinner with you! \nAs the start of a series titled “Japanese Seasonal Traditions”\, this session’s topic will focus on Autumn. Come join us and learn Japanese words and phrases related to the Fall season\, along with interesting cultural facts about this theme! \nThis session is free to join but registration is required – please secure your spot using the button below. \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\n  \nPlease note that registration will take place on Eventbrite – please choose the ticket type corresponding to the timeslot you wish to attend (12:00-1:00pm ET or 6:30-7:30pm ET). \n**The Zoom meeting link for the online session will be sent to the email address used for registration\, a few days prior to the event.  Please note that the Zoom meeting is not connected to Eventbrite – please join the talk via the Zoom link that will be provided in the email message. Thank you for your understanding. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20261120/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026.11.20-BYOB-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR