Events

Cancelled-Kamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms—

The Japan Foundation Toronto Library 2 Bloor St E #300, Toronto, ON, Canada

Postponed until further notice -> Rescheduled to Saturday, December 9th. Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai, Japanese ghosts, goblins, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the … Continue reading →

Free

Nengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023

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

Following the success of last year's workshop, our Nengajo (Japanese New Year's Cards) Making Workshop will be back! Immerse yourself in the Japanese New Year's tradition at our workshop, where you'll not only create your own greeting cards but also … Continue reading →

Free

Recurring

FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2024 @ JFT Library

The Japan Foundation Toronto Library 2 Bloor St E #300, Toronto, ON, Canada

The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year's culture of Fukubukuro (福袋, "lucky bag"), returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – "FukuBookLoan!" Starting Friday, January 5th, 2024, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag, containing … Continue reading →

JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko

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

Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko! Sharing some comments from our participants! “The book club was wonderful experience. Thank you for providing a hybrid environment, which makes it … Continue reading →

29th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow –

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

  The recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers!     Step into a world of enchanting Japanese tales at our traditional storytelling event, celebrating Japanese culture through captivating narratives, folk songs, … Continue reading →