Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations! Sharing some comments from our participants! "It was fun to see some great recommendations like "How do you live", … Continue reading →
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 →
Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! Join JFT Library as we share the tales of yokai — Japanese ghosts, goblins, and mysterious creatures — through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! ! Prepare to be … Continue reading →
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 →
Our annual Book Tree is back after 4-year hiatus!
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 →
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 →
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) - Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori! Sharing some comments from our participants! “My first time coming to the JFT Book club, I enjoyed meeting new people. … Continue reading →
Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation, Toronto. Join us to welcome SHIRAHAMA Kamome, an esteemed manga artist of the award-winning series, Witch Hat Atelier! Ms. Shirahama is stopping by JFT on Sunday, May 12, as a … Continue reading →
JFT is back for Doors Open Toronto on May 25th & 26! We are pleased to present our all-ages programming under the banner of "Timeless Japan" for all to enjoy a dose of nostalgia and learn a bit of history.
