Events

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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JFT Library’s Farewell to the Colonnade Event

May 13 The Japan Foundation Toronto Library, Final Opening Day At This Location Join us for an afternoon of special events as we say farewell to 20 years at the Colonnade Building! Kamishibai readings (English/Japanese)   The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (1:15), The … Continue reading →

Welcome Back to the Library!

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

On Saturday, December 12, the JFT Library will be hosting a special welcome event from 11 AM until 4PM, open to all visitors. Library materials will be available for checkout all day Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided 11:30-12:15/1:00-1:45 … Continue reading →

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Nengajo and Holiday Origami Workshops

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

JFT Library No reservation required, however space is limited so please come early. Join us during the last Saturday opening of 2016, for Nengajo and Holiday Origami Workshops. Enjoy writing 年賀状 nengajo– Japanese New Year postcards, while learning some Japanese New Year … Continue reading →

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