Hiroko Karuno, author of the recently published book Kigami and Kami-ito: Japanese Handmade Paper and Thread, presents a slide lecture on the process of Japanese hand papermaking and the traditional uses of this paper in Japan. She will then demonstrate … Continue reading →
Challenges and Celebrations in Toronto and Japan A talk by Prof. Sayaka Fujii, Tsukuba University Introduced by Prof. André Sorensen, University of Toronto NEW June 12, 2014: lecture slides available for download (pdf) Since 2005, there has been a large-scale … Continue reading →
Cupmen, human-shaped figures made of colourful plastic, are Akira Mabuchi’s contribution to the “Design 100” exhibition. They are designed to hold down the cover of an instant ramen noodle cup while it cooks for 3 minutes, changing colour in response … Continue reading →
A Talk by Professor Chieko Mizoue, University of Tsukuba In Japan, one in every four individuals is over 65 years of age, and one in eight is over 75 years of age. This presents challenges to all levels of government … Continue reading →
A Talk by Professor Masako Iino, Tsuda College After the Pacific War ended in 1945, a relief agency called Lara (Licensed Agencies for Relief in Asia) was formed. Between 1946 and 1952, twenty percent of the relief supplies sent to … Continue reading →
In conjunction with “Japanese Design Today 100”exhibition 1:00 pm Curator’s talk by Hiroshi Kashiwagi 3:30 pm Designer/Architect’s talk by Yoshifumi Nakamura Prof. Hiroshi Kashiwagi (Musashino Art University) and architect/furniture designer, Mr. Yoshifumi Nakamura, are visiting Toronto to give lectures to Canadian … Continue reading →
Understanding the Dynamics of Aging, Depopulation and Well-Being in Rural Japan A talk by Dr. Peter Matanle, University of Sheffield Since at least the 1950s, rural Japan has been slowly but steadily aging and depopulating. Youth migration to urban areas … Continue reading →
Fuminori Nakamura & Vicki Delany in conversation Join us for an intimate evening of literary conversation, featuring Japanese author Fuminori Nakamura and Canadian author Vicki Delany, both renowned for their crime writing. In this talk, the authors will examine topics … Continue reading →
Tour the new exhibition, Threshold, with artist Walter Jule. Walter Jule Walter Jule, a professor emeritus of the Department of Art and Design at the University of Alberta, is recognised for his exemplary art practice and teaching legacy. Born in … Continue reading →
Tour the new exhibition, Threshold, with artist Ryoji Ikeda. Ryoji Ikeda Ryoji Ikeda, born in Hokkaido in 1947, is one of Japan’s foremost contemporary printmakers. A professor of Printmaking at Musashino Art University in Tokyo, Ikeda is widely known for … Continue reading →
