Events

North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver

Asian Centre, University of British Columbia 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 →

Ainupuri: Giving Voice to Museum Objects

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Ainu were once described and perceived as "exotic" people of Hokkaido (Ainu Mosir in the Ainu), in Northern Japan. The Ainu became a very popular research subject both internationally and domestically from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. … Continue reading →

Sakura at ROM: Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Collection

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

"Sakura at ROM" talk event on May 10 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, on the day of the event, we will have an in-person waiting line starting 60 minutes before … Continue reading →

Kominka Projects: Regional Rejuvenation through Tourism

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

“Kominka Projects: Regional Rejuvenation through Tourism” talk event on May 21 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, we will have an in-person waiting line before the event on a first-come, first-served … Continue reading →

Remembering the Island of the Gods: Izaihō in Film, Memory, and History

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

In this film screening and lecture event, Dr. Christopher Nelson guides us through the history of late-1960s Okinawa to give us context to understand NOMURA Gakuya's ethnographic film, "Izaihō," that captures Kudaka Island's great religious ritual of the same name.

Kabuki Talk I: Introduction to Kabuki Theatre

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

Introduction to Kabuki Theatre Monday, February 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the Japan … Continue reading →

Kabuki Talk II: Kabuki’s Golden Couple, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

  Kabuki's Golden Couple, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo Saturday, February 15, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 2:00 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program … Continue reading →

Kabuki Talk III: The Sacred Shishi, Lion Dance

The Japan Foundation, Toronto 2 Bloor St. East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Sacred Shishi, Lion Dance Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the … Continue reading →