Talk and slide presentation by Carol Dorman Associate, Stuart Jackson Gallery, Toronto in conjunction with “Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints” exhibition The 47 Ronin in Ukiyo-e Prints Carol Dorman became interested in Japanese art while pursuing graduate … Continue reading →
A talk series by JFT Program Officer Toshi Aoyagi, held in conjunction with Legendary Loyalty: The 47 Ronin in Japanese Prints See the characters in the prints played on stage by Kabuki actors! Monday, January 16, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:30 … Continue reading →
In this lecture, Professor Ishii will look at changing technology over the past few decades, and examine how rapid development has affected privacy law and personal data protection in Japan. Such a discussion would not be complete without mention of … Continue reading →
This talk introduces three female Buddhist priests from different schools of Buddhism in different areas of Japan: A Shingon priest from Mt. Koya, a Pure Land priest from Tokyo, and a Nichiren priest from Sapporo. In response to the general … Continue reading →
A beautiful and immersive portrait of life at the 144-year old Yoshida Brewery, a producer of world class sake.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and The Toronto Comic Arts Festival presents the Lolita Culture Panel Discussion, to examine the cross-cultural influences of Lolita culture.
This talk introduces the lives of female priests from the 14th and 15th century who belonged to a Pure Land Buddhist group known as jishū. A prominent and popular Buddhist movement, the jishū attracted a wide and diverse audience throughout … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be presenting the Tenpyo Art Screening Series and Exhibition Artist Talk, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Road of Light and Hope: National Treasures of Todai-ji Temple, Nara, Photographs by Miro Ito".
Talk on World Heritage by H.E. Kenjiro Monji, Ambassador of Japan to Canada Former Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO, Paris, 2013-2015 "Have you been to the World Heritage sites of UNESCO?" August 3, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm … Continue reading →
Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball *Special draw prize from Spark Slugger Baseball Bats (made in Japan)! Director Ken Eng, 2006 (60 min.) Japanese with English subtitles In conjunction with the U-18 Baseball World Cup … Continue reading →
