Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club - Mystery! Please find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. Please continue to check the JFT's website for future book club schedules. … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is pleased to invite you to join us as local writer Lynne Kutsukake interviews one of Japan’s most celebrated authors. Known in particular for her subtle narrative style, Kyoko Nakajima will discuss her use of place and time in the narrative of her 2010 Naoki award winning novel Chisai ouchi (The Little House), to be released in English in Canada on October 25, 2019.
Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling Sat Nov 30, 2019 | 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. 2020 will be the year of the Japanese rat … Continue reading →
Join us for our last book club for this year, on Thursday December 12, 2019. This month we will discuss “The Little House (小さいおうち)” written by Kyoko Nakajiima, one of the featured guest authors for Toronto International Festival of Authors, … Continue reading →
The JFT Library Book Tree 2020 Due to current circumstances, the Book Tree Contest ended Monday March 16, 2020. Thank you to all those who participated! Winners will be contacted individually. Watch how our Book Tree blossomed! Join our … Continue reading →
JFT Book Club Special Edition with The European Book Club On Thursday February 20, 2020, the JFT Book Club will join the European Book Club and discuss Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada. Memoirs of a Polar Bear stars three … Continue reading →
CANCELLED Due to current circumstances, we regret to inform you that The 27th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival is cancelled on March 14, 2020. We are committed to the health, safety and well-being of our patrons, performers, volunteers and staff … Continue reading →
The JFT Library Book Club The JFT Library Book Club – Books and Tea is scheduled for Thursday April 9, 2020 is now cancelled. Take this unfortunate situation and turn it into a positive opportunity! Join the Book Club and … Continue reading →
The JFT Library Book Club Online Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Online 2020! Please find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. Please continue to check … Continue reading →
Thank you to everyone who participated in our second online Book Club on Thursday, August 20, 2020 ! Please find the list of books discussed during our Book Club below or download the list by clicking here. … Continue reading →
