Whether you’re a life-long fan of Japanese food or interested in trying it for the first time, join us at the Japan Foundation for a class looking into the language and culture behind washoku (Japanese food). In this class we will cover both … Continue reading →
Interested in learning Japanese but not sure where to begin? Join us for Let’s Learn Katakana! In this class we will learn katakana, one of the basic components of written Japanese often used for foreign loan words. Together we will … Continue reading →
Have you ever wanted to wrap something in a furoshiki? Or had trouble figuring out okaeshi? Just in time for the holidays, we have a class looking at the language and culture surrounding gift-giving in Japan. Come join us at the Japan … Continue reading →
One of the most important holidays in Japan is the New Year period from January 1st to 3rd. At the end of January we will be having a special New Year's Japanese class where students can learn about the New … Continue reading →
Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join us for our “Travel Japanese” class where we will go over the essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan! … Continue reading →
If you're looking for a way to combine your love of Toronto with your love of learning Japanese, this is the class for you! For late-beginner / intermediate students of Japanese, what better way to meet other learners at your level, … Continue reading →
Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join us for our “Travel Japanese” class where we will go over the essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan! … Continue reading →
Anyone who has studied Japanese knows about keigo, or formal Japanese. In Japan, politeness comes in all shapes and sizes, and is not limited to only the business world. Our new 2-part class is designed to help learners know what to say … Continue reading →
A huge part of life in Japan is the natsu matsuri (summer festival). Every year people put on their yukata (summer kimono) and gather together to eat, dance, and watch the hanabi (fireworks). Join us at the Japan Foundation, Toronto for our class all … Continue reading →
This summer, the Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT) has a new mini-course for anyone who wants to take Japanese for a test-run: Marugoto Summer Sampler! This course places its focus on speaking, and over three weeks in July/August students will gain … Continue reading →
