BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260930T000830 CREATED:20260629T160744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T160744Z UID:114008-1786348800-1788109200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Online Hiragana & Katakana Boot Camps (2026 Summer) DESCRIPTION:Online Hiragana & Katakana Boot Camps  \n  \n  \nLooking for something to do this summer?  \nLook no further. Join both or one of our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice the Japanese alphabets in your own time!  \n  \nWhat is this about?  \nWhether you are a complete beginner or just want to brush up on your Hiragana and/or Katakana skills\, we invite you to join one or both of 2 course offerings: one for Hiragana\, and one for Katakana.\nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice the Japanese alphabets using free resources\, learning apps\, and online games\, as well as exercises developed by us.  \nCourse duration: From Monday August 10 to Sunday August 30*  <>\n* The Hiragana Boot Camp and Katakana Boot Camp both have the same duration.\n* August 30 is the recommended end date. Course content will still be available to participants for review beyond August 30.  \n\nFree \n\n\nCan be done by students from all levels \n\n\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each \n\n\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom \n\n\nTrack your progress \n\n\nTo be done over 21 days\, ideally for 5-10 minutes everyday \n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday August 5  \n  \nHow to Join:  \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know what this is about.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join. \nSince you need a Google account to access the Google Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address. \nAfter receiving your registration\, we will add you to the Google Classroom and the details will be provided to you via email a few days before the start of the boot camps. \n\nParticipation Requirements:  \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who is interested in learning or practicing the Japanese alphabets \n\n\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (per the instructions listed in the section above) \n\n\nSome of the exercises will require the use of these mobile apps created by the Japan Foundation: Hiragana Memory Hint (iOS | Android) and Katakana Memory Hint (iOS | Android) \n\n  \nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/online-hiragana-katakana-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026-Hiragana-Katakana-Boot-Camps-rect.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:56.130366;-106.346771 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T000830 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 END:VCALENDAR