Events

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Doors Open Toronto

The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be open from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. This year's theme is "Secrets and Spirits … Exploring the Mysteries … Continue reading →

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Summer Festival at the JFT Library

Come to the library in July for Tanabata (Summer Star Festival) displays and events! Matsuri displays Omikoshi (portable shrine) big matsuri fan chochin (lanterns) omen (Japanese masks) bamboo tree for hanging wishes realistic models of Japanese summer foods fairy tale … Continue reading →

Free

JFT Library @ The Word on the Street

Queen's Park Circle 75 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

JFT Booth at The Word On The Street 2013 September 21, Queen's Park Circle The JFT Library is currently preparing for The Word On The Street, the national book and magazine festival taking place in Queen's Park on Sunday, September … Continue reading →

Free

Culture Days at JFT

Join us at The Japan Foundation during Culture Days for special opening hours, gallery tours of Japanese Design Today 100 and Awaodori dance performances in the library Founded in 2009, Culture Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a … Continue reading →

Free

Open late for Nuit Blanche

The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be open late for Nuit Blanche, October 4-5, 2014. Gallery hours: 7 pm - 1 am Library hours: 7 pm - 11 pm

Holiday Celebration at the Library

Come check out some books and movies to enjoy over the long winter break, and celebrate the year-end with Paro! Purikura with Paro: Have your photo taken with Paro, the robot baby seal, and then decorate your portrait for the … Continue reading →

Free

Hina Matsuri Doll Festival at the Library

The Japan Foundation Toronto Library Let’s celebrate Hina Matsuri – Girls’ Day and the Doll Festival – together in the Japan Foundation Toronto Library! Refreshments – Japanese tea, rice crackers and hina arare snacks from 1:00 pm onwards Kimono demonstration … Continue reading →

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