Join us in the JFT Library on the Saturday opening on January 27, 2018. The library will be open from 11:00 - 4:00. We'll play Fukuwarai from 2:00 - 3:00pm. Fukuwarai is a children's game played around the Lunar New … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present The 25th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show - Hina Doll Festival. Join us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales, songs and stories at the 25th annual Katari Japanese Storytelling event. … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2018 present Kamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops Sat May 26 & Sun May 27 The JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am - 5:00pm for Doors Open. Kamishibai Storytelling at 1pm, 2pm, … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2018 present Kamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops Sat May 26 & Sun May 27 The JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am - 5:00pm for Doors Open. Kamishibai Storytelling at 1pm, 2pm, … Continue reading →
Tanabata at the JFT Library Sat July 7, 2018 The JFT Library will be open for extended hours: 11:00am - 5:30pm for Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. You are welcome to participate in a variety of activities in the … Continue reading →
In Conversation with Yoko Tawada Transcending Borders: Yoko Tawada and the Fluidity of Language *Registration for this event is now closed. Rush seating may be available 30 minutes before the event. Unclaimed … Continue reading →
Sayaka Murata has a very important question that she asks in all of her work: What is normal? And how does normal become normal? Her first novel to appear in English, Convenience Store Woman, is no exception to this line of thematic inquiry. In … Continue reading →
An Afternoon with Bam and Kero Join us for an exciting afternoon with Yuka Shimada, the author and illustrator of the beloved Bam and Kero children’s book series. Enjoy three Bam … Continue reading →
Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling Sat Dec 1, 2018 | 11:30 - 3:45 Join us in the JFT Library for our annual Nengajo making workshops. 年賀状 Nengajo are Japanese New Year's postcards. 2019 will be the year of the Japanese Boar, inoshishi. … Continue reading →
The JFT Library Book Tree The JFT Library will have a book tree again this year. Help us grow the tree while gaining chances to win prizes from our generous donors. To participate is simple: continue to borrow and enjoy … Continue reading →
