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 →
To celebrate the launch of Monkey Business Volume 7, the Monkey Business team will gather in the Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall with four special guest authors. The event is a cross-cultural discussion between the Canadian and Japanese authors: … Continue reading →
Both Japan and Canada have diverse Indigenous communities with rich cultures and traditions. Join us in the Japan Foundation, Toronto Event Hall for presentations and a panel discussion among members and supporters of Indigenous groups from both countries who will … Continue reading →
Moving from the contemporary moment to the 1960s, Ian Lynam examines Japanese graphic design history by looking at the work of contemporary Japanese graphic designers, their influences, and how each fits into a greater continuum. Included are perspectives on the … Continue reading →
