Quelles sont les raisons qui influencent le désir d'enfant des femmes japonaises? Quels freins les empêchent d'avoir des enfants si elles le veulent? Quelle est la place des pères dans leur famille? L'implication des pères japonais a-t-il changé depuis que … Continue reading →
Conjuring A Sense of Movement: Japanese Graphic Designers & Sports Posters A talk event presented by KITAZAWA Eishi, curator of the Sports Posters Exhibition at the Japan Foundation, Toronto Saturday, July 15, 2:00PM - 4:00PM (ET) at JFT Event Hall … Continue reading →
On August 29, the Japan Foundation, Toronto welcomes jockey Daisuke Fukumoto to an evening of conversation. Mr. Fukumoto will talk about his career as a professional horse jockey, his achievements at Canada's own Woodbine Racetrack, the cultures of horseracing in … Continue reading →
Making his Canadian debut, globally acclaimed manga artist YUKIMURA Makoto is this year’s guest from Japan at the annual Toronto International Festival of Authors. Widely recognized as the genius behind the science fiction series Planetes and the Viking epic Vinland Saga, Mr. Yukimura has captivated … Continue reading →
Yōkai – traditional ghosts and monsters – have been a fixture of Japanese popular culture since its beginnings in the 17th century. Now, with the global popularity of Japanese comics and animation, these fascinating creatures have come to haunt the … Continue reading →
**This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed. Rush tickets will be released 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. In-person event with slide presentation and Q&A In conjunction with Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke exhibition at The … Continue reading →
This is a virtual event. Register using the form below to receive a link to the talk. How do Japanese video games grapple with social anxieties and traumatic events? And how might games prompt players’ own emotional engagement and self-reflection … Continue reading →
How have videogame arcades maintained their social and economic relevance in Japan? How did arcade videogames influence play practices in North America, and how are they distinct from them? Japanese videogame arcades, commonly called game centers, have been a … Continue reading →
North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference 2024 Meeting-in-Conjunction Questioning, "What am I?" 「私とは何か？という問い」 Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM No RSVP Required | Open to Conference Attendees & … Continue reading →
North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver Questioning, "What am I?" 「私とは何か？という問い」 Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM RSVP Required | Lecture | UBC Asian Centre Auditorium *Light refreshment will be served at the venue. HIRANO … Continue reading →
