Anime and manga are more than entertainment - they are global cultural phenomena that shape communities, inspire academic research, and influence how people connect across borders. From fan conventions and online communities to tourism, education, and social movements, Japanese pop culture … Continue reading →
Join us for a special introduction to the world of Kamishibai, Japan’s traditional and unique form of paper theatre storytelling. Visiting from Japan, two experienced Kamishibai storytellers, Tamachan and Piiman-san, will present an engaging overview of the history and cultural … Continue reading →
For the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid), we will discuss Battan's manga, Run Away With Me, Girl, Volume 1 (original Japanese version: ばったん作『かけおちガール』１巻; English translation by Kevin Steinbach). This moving and thought-provoking yuri manga explores sexuality, identity, societal expectations, and … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library! *For those who participated and have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire, it would be of great help to us if you … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Share Your Favourite Books from JFT Library! Please continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. Sharing some … Continue reading →
Join us for TSUNAGU (つなぐ: to connect), a special celebration of the books, memories, and cultural connections that have flourished at the JFT Library. As we prepare to relocate, this will be our final in-person celebration at our current library … Continue reading →
