What is culture? And what does it mean to preserve it? While we often appreciate and seek to preserve cultures that have been cultivated over long histories, it is a rare opportunity to reflect on what truly shapes culture—and how … Continue reading →
Join us for a lecture with Jillian Rudes, author of Manga in Libraries and a New York-based school librarian, as we explore what manga is, why it matters, and how to integrate it into library collections and educational settings. In … Continue reading →
What do the lives of contemporary female priests tell us about Buddhism in Japan today? While these women undergo the same training and sectarian education as their male counterparts, their experiences allow us to see Japanese Buddhism in a different … Continue reading →
Two Kabuki Comedies, One Inspired by Kyōgen and Another by Rakugo Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 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 … Continue reading →
Nizaemon and Tamasaburo: Kabuki’s Golden Couple Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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 … Continue reading →
Talk and slide presentation by Toshi Aoyagi Program Officer, The Japan Foundation, Toronto Curator, “Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages” at JFT Hiroshima Appeals and JAGDA’s Peace Posters Exhibitions: A Creative History of a New Graphic Design Genre … Continue reading →
The fusion of religion and technology has deep historical roots across the world's cultures, including Japan, the focus of this lecture. In this talk event, Dr. Jennifer Robertson will highlight innovative uses today in temples and shrines (and churches) … Continue reading →
Join us for a special introduction to the world of Kamishibai, Japan’s traditional and unique form of paper theatre storytelling. Visiting from Japan, two experienced Kamishibai storytellers, Tamachan and Piiman-san, will present an engaging overview of the history and cultural … Continue reading →
