Join our first book club of year 2021! We will discuss the highly-acclaimed novel “The Memory Police (密やかな結晶)” by Yoko Ogawa, shortlisted for the 2020 International Booker Prize and finalist of the 2019 National Book Award. … Continue reading →
The JFT Library Book Club – Bring Your Own Book April 2021 Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club Online– Bring Your Own Book on April 8, 2021 Check out the list of … Continue reading →
The JFT Book Club Online: Manga took place Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (EDT) Check out the list of books that were discussed and recommended by participants or download the full list below. See our … Continue reading →
For the upcoming JFT Book Club Online, we will discuss Heaven (ヘヴン) written by Mieko Kawakami, the highly-acclaimed author of Breasts and Eggs (夏物語). Thursday, August 12, 2021 @ 4:00PM - 5:00PM (EDT) Heaven by Mieko Kawakami is available for … Continue reading →
October 29, 4:30 PM (EDT) Hear Mori Eto on the TIFA virtual stage talk about the groundbreaking tale of a dead soul who gets a second chance, and his journey to seeing the true colors of those around him and through them, seeing himself a little better too.
For the upcoming JFT Book Club Online, we will discuss Colorful (カラフル), a beloved and bestselling classic in Japan, written by Eto Mori. Special message from author Eto Mori will be shared exclusively with JFT Book Club members! Wednesday, November … Continue reading →
For the upcoming JFT Book Club Online, we will discuss Natsuko Imamura’s The Woman in the Purple Skirt (むらさきのスカートの女), an Akutagawa Prize-winning novel. Join our virtual conversation about this whimsical and mesmerizing book, moderated by Kris Kosaka (Columnist, The Japan … Continue reading →
Celebrate Tanabata Festival (七夕祭り the Star Festival) at JFT Library! Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. You are welcome to participate in a variety of cultural activities in the library: … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Book Club Online – Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko! Please continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future events information. For the upcoming JFT Book Club Online, … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is pleased to invite you to a special, in-person event featuring KASHIWABA Sachiko, celebrated writer of Japanese children's and young adult fiction. Ms. Kashiwaba will sit down with Canadian author Rui Umezawa to discuss Japanese … Continue reading →
