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:20130310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20131103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20140309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20141102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20150308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20151101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140712T120000
DTSTAMP:20180426T182117Z
CREATED:20140617T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182117Z
UID:2736-1405162800-1405166400@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:Japanese Language and Culture Sampler: Tanabata
DESCRIPTION:Our Japanese Language and Culture Sampler courses are a series of courses offering a window into both Japanese language and culture. Please come and sample various aspects of Japanese culture through the beautiful decorations in our center\, and try a simple\, basic and free Japanese lesson! \nThis month’s theme is Tanabata (七夕 the Star Festival). \nInterested in the Japanese Language and Culture Sampler Course\, but can’t attend on the day? Starting in January this series of classes will be live streamed online! Click the following link to watch: \nDue to technical issues with the Ustream servers we are unable to offer this session as a live streamed class. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. \n*Please note that the broadcast will be available live between11AM and 12PM (EST). For a smooth viewing experience please ensure that both your preferred browser and Adobe Flash are up to date and that you have a stable internet connection.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014lcs_july/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T210000
DTSTAMP:20180426T182827Z
CREATED:20140702T202126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182827Z
UID:2809-1405708200-1405717200@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:Japanese through Films: Happy Family Plan
DESCRIPTION:Do you like Japanese? Do you like films? Why not join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto for “Japanese through Films”! \nWe will look at the 2000 Winner of the Gold Award at the Houston International Films Festival\, Happy Family Plan. Following the movie\, we will take a look at the Japanese used in the film to further boost your understanding. \nFilm Synopsis:\nFujio Kawajiri\, who has just lost his job in the 1990s economic downturn in Japan\, relocates with his wife and two children to his father-in-law’s home in Yokohama. As Yuko\, his wife\, opens her own business and the children settle into their new life\, Fujio is left to his own devices. Meanwhile\, his son has secretly entered the family as contestants on ‘Happy Family Plan’ and after losing money on a failed business venture Fujio agrees to take up the challenge – he must learn to play ‘Home Sweet Home’ on the piano live on TV. In seven days. And he has never played the piano before…
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/happy_family/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T203000
DTSTAMP:20180426T182803Z
CREATED:20140626T141959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182803Z
UID:2769-1406053800-1406061000@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:記者の私 I\, the Reporter
DESCRIPTION:“New Japanese class\, students to write Japanese newspaper”\nWhy not do something fun with your Japanese this summer?\nFor late intermediate students of Japanese what better way to meet other learners at your level\,  practice your Japanese\, and sharpen your writing skills than coming together to create a newspaper in Japanese! \nOver this 5 week course students will begin by reading newspaper articles and learning how they are structured before separating into small groups to begin working on their own articles. This series is offered on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is no class on August 5th\, but students will be given tasks and expected to complete them for the following week. \nWeek 1 (07/22): Structure of a newspaper\, reading newspapers in Japanese\nWeek 2 (07/29): Reading newspaper articles\, form groups\nWeek 3 (08/05): No formal class\, work with group on article\nWeek 4 (08/12): In class time to work on article\nWeek 5 (08/19): Presentation of finished newspaper \n*A course fee of $20 covers the cost of materials used during the course. Payment is due on the first day of class\, cash only please.\n**Due to the nature of the course\, participants must possess a fair knowledge of Japanese\, recommended to be equivalent to JLPT N2. Those at lower levels wishing to challenge themselves are welcome to apply with the understanding that their applications will be reviewed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/extra_extra/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T203000
DTSTAMP:20180426T182743Z
CREATED:20140710T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182743Z
UID:3376-1406313000-1406320200@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:Talk about Japan: Sports Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Join us once again for our “Talk about Japan” series of classes for intermediate/advanced Japanese language learners\, this time with the theme of sports journalism. \nThe first week of this two week class features a lecture by Japanese sports journalist Yoshie Noguchi who currently writes on figure skating. Working from this talk\, in the second week students will learn words and phrases which they can then use to discuss journalism as well as voice their opinions about journalism in Japanese. \nWeek 1 (07/25): Lecture on journalism by Yoshie Noguchi\nWeek 2 (08/01): Japanese lesson based on the contents of the previous lecture \nThis lecture is recommended for those with intermediate (JLPT N3) Japanese Skills or above. Those wishing to challenge themselves are also welcome to attend but will be subject to a screening process.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kataru_sports/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T120000
DTSTAMP:20140717T214002Z
CREATED:20140707T184202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140717T214002Z
UID:2853-1406368800-1406376000@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:Travel Japanese
DESCRIPTION:Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join us for our “Travel Japanese” course where we will go over the essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan! Additionally we will look a bit at Japan itself: the geography\, transportation systems\, and of course places to visit! \n  \n*Thank you for your interest. This class is currently full.*
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/travel_japanese/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T203000
DTSTAMP:20140626T142238Z
CREATED:20140626T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T142238Z
UID:2767-1406658600-1406665800@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:記者の私 I\, the Reporter
DESCRIPTION:“New Japanese class\, students to write Japanese newspaper”\nWhy not do something fun with your Japanese this summer?\nFor late intermediate students of Japanese what better way to meet other learners at your level\,  practice your Japanese\, and sharpen your writing skills than coming together to create a newspaper in Japanese! \nOver this 5 week course students will begin by reading newspaper articles and learning how they are structured before separating into small groups to begin working on their own articles. This series is offered on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is no class on August 8th\, but students will be given tasks and expected to complete them for the following week. \nWeek 1 (07/22): Structure of a newspaper\, reading newspapers in Japanese\nWeek 2 (07/29): Reading newspaper articles\, form groups\nWeek 3 (08/05): No formal class\, work with group on article\nWeek 4 (08/12): In class time to work on article\nWeek 5 (08/19): Presentation of finished newspaper \nClick here for registration \n*A course fee of $20 covers the cost of materials used during the course. Payment is due on the first day of class\, cash only please.\n**Due to the nature of the course\, participants must possess a fair knowledge of Japanese\, recommended to be equivalent to JLPT N2. Those at lower levels wishing to challenge themselves are welcome to apply with the understanding that their applications will be reviewed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/extraextra/2014-07-29/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR