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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club Online - Bring Your Own Book
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club – Bring Your Own Book  April 2021\nThank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club Online– Bring Your Own Book on April 8\, 2021 \n  \nCheck out the list of books that were discussed during the book club below or download the full list here. \n  \n  \n  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n\nJoin the Book Club and be part of the JFT Library community. Share a book of your choice with other library users and get recommendations for future reads! \n  \nThursday\, April 8\, 2021 [3:00 pm – 4:00 pm] \nBooks may be from any section of the JFT library – both fiction and non-fiction.\n*Books must be written originally in English or translated from original Japanese to English or French* \n  \nFor the book club\, you may: \n\nBring the book you currently have on loan and share what you’ve been reading!\nTalk about the most memorable book you’ve read from JFT Library’s collection. If you still remember it\, odds are\, the book was just that good!\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Check out our Inventorial and Thematic Book Lists to get an idea for your next book. You can search whether the book is part of JFT’s collection through our online catalogue.\n\n  \nThe JFT Library Book Club will be conducted through Zoom. Please email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \nPrior to the meeting\, an email will be sent to you with a website link and log-in password to enter the online Zoom meeting.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. \nThank you for participating! \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-bring-your-own-book/
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club Online - The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \nJoin our first book club of year 2021! \nWe will discuss the highly-acclaimed novel “The Memory Police (密やかな結晶)” by Yoko Ogawa\, shortlisted for the 2020 International Booker Prize and finalist of the 2019 National Book Award. \n  \nThursday\, February 11\, 2020 [3:00 pm – 4:00 pm] \n  \n  \n  \nThe JFT Library Book Club will be conducted through Zoom. Please email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \nPrior to the meeting\, an email will be sent to you with a website link and log-in password to enter the online Zoom meeting.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. \nThank you for participating! \n\nThe Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa\nPantheon\, 2019 \nOn an unnamed island off an unnamed coast\, objects are disappearing: first hats\, then ribbons\, birds\, roses—until things become much more serious. Most of the island’s inhabitants are oblivious to these changes\, while those few imbued with the power to recall the lost objects live in fear of the draconian Memory Police\, who are committed to ensuring that what has disappeared remains forgotten. \nWhen a young woman who is struggling to maintain her career as a novelist discovers that her editor is in danger from the Memory Police\, she concocts a plan to hide him beneath her floorboards. As fear and loss close in around them\, they cling to her writing as the last way of preserving the past. \nA surreal\, provocative fable about the power of memory and the trauma of loss\, The Memory Police is a stunning new work from one of the most exciting contemporary authors writing in any language. (book description from Amazon.ca) \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-online-the-memory-police-by-yoko-ogawa/
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club Online - Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last book club for this year! \nWe will discuss “Breasts and Eggs (夏物語)” written by Mieko Kawakami\,\none of the featured guest authors for Toronto International Festival of Authors 2020. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThursday\, November 5\, 2020 [3:00 pm – 4:00 pm] \nThe JFT Library Book Club will be conducted through Zoom. Please call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \nPrior to the meeting\, an email will be sent to you with a website link and log-in password to enter the online Zoom meeting.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. \nThank you for participating! \n\nMieko Kawamaki’s first novel to be published in English\, “Breasts and Eggs” paints a portrait of contemporary womanhood in Japan and recounts the intimate journeys of three women as they confront oppressive mores and their own uncertainties on the road to finding peace and futures they can truly call their own. \nIt tells the story of three women: the thirty-year-old Natsu\, her older sister\, Makiko\, and Makiko’s daughter\, Midoriko. Makiko has traveled to Tokyo in search of an affordable breast enhancement procedure. She is accompanied by Midoriko\, who has recently grown silent\, finding herself unable to voice the vague yet overwhelming pressures associated with growing up. Her silence proves a catalyst for each woman to confront her fears and frustrations. \nOn another hot summer’s day ten years later\, Natsu\, on a journey back to her native city\, struggles with her own indeterminate identity as she confronts anxieties about growing old alone and childless. (book description from Amazon.ca) \nJFT Library’s copy of the book is available for circulation. Please contact the library to place a hold for pickup.\nRenewal not permitted until November 5\, 2020. \n\nToronto International Festival of Authors\nOctober 22 – November 1\, 2020\n  \nThis year award-winning author Mieko Kawakami is participating from Japan. She will be appearing with her first English novel\, Breasts and Eggs\, in an interview on October 24 at 7pm. There will be also a reading of a short piece she wrote responding to the theme of Skin Hunger\, on October 29 at 12pm. \nFor more information > https://festivalofauthors.ca/book-author/mieko-kawakami/ \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-breasts-and-eggs-mieko-kawakami/
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club Online - Travel Japan
DESCRIPTION:  \nThank you to everyone who participated in our second online Book Club on\nThursday\, August 20\, 2020 [3:00 – 4:00 pm]! \nPlease find the list of books discussed during our Book Club below or\ndownload the list by clicking here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nJoin The JFT Library Book Club to share your ideas with JFT staff and other library users! \nThursday\, August 20\, 2020 [3:00 pm – 4:00 pm] \nThe theme for our next online Book Club is TRAVEL. \nRead a book about taking a trip to Japan. The books may be from any section of the JFT Library – including travel memoirs\, biographies\, guidebooks\, or fiction. Then share your thoughts during our Book Club! \nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Although the JFT Library is currently closed\, you can still find books on travelling to Japan. You can search whether the book is part of JFT’s collection in our catalogue. \n  \nHere’s a list of suggested readings to help you find your book. \nDownload the list by clicking the image on the left or by clicking here.\nPlease be reminded that you do not need to pick a book from this list. Please feel free to explore and bring a book of your interest. \n  \n  \nThe JFT Library Book Club will be conducted through Zoom. Please email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \nOnce reserved\, an email will be sent to you with a website link and log-in password to enter the online Zoom meeting.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. \nThank you for participating! \n  \n\n  \nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-online-travel-japan/
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Online 2020
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe JFT Library Book Club Online\nThank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Online 2020! \nPlease find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n\n  \n  \n\nDue to the current situation\, we have moved our Book Club online! \n  \nJoin our Book Club to interact with JFT staff and other library users and to share your thoughts about a book of your choice. \nThursday\, June 11\, 2020 [3:00 pm – 4:00 pm] \nBooks may be from any section of the JFT library – both fiction and non-fiction.\n*Books must be written originally in English or translated from original Japaneseto English or French* \nSuggestions for choosing a book: \n\nBring the book you currently have on loan and share what you’ve been reading while JFT Library was closed!\nTalk about the most memorable book you’ve read from JFT Library’s collection. If you still remember it\, odds are\, the book was just that good!\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! You can still find books by Japanese authors or about Japan. You can search whether the book is part of JFT’s collection in our catalogue.\n\nThe JFT Library Book Club will be conducted through Zoom. Please email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \nOnce reserved\, an email will be sent to you with a website link and log-in password to enter the online Zoom meeting.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. \nThank you for participating! \n  \n\n  \nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-online-2020/
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] The JFT Library Book Club - Books and Tea 2020
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club\nThe JFT Library Book Club – Books and Tea is scheduled for Thursday April 9\, 2020 is now cancelled.\nTake this unfortunate situation and turn it into a positive opportunity! Join the Book Club and share a book of your choice with other library users. You can: \n\nBring the book you currently have on loan and share what you’ve been reading while JFT Library was closed! Now\, you finally have the time to finish the books you had on loan!\nTalk about the most memorable book you’ve read from JFT Library’s collection. If you still remember it\, odds are\, the book was just that good!\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! You can still find books by Japanese authors or about Japan. You can search whether the book is part of JFT’s collection in our catalogue.\n\nBooks may be from any section of the JFT library – both fiction and non-fiction.\n*Books must be written originally in English or translated from original Japanese to English or French* \nThursday\, April 9\, 2020 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nPlease email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThank you for participating! \n  \n\nJFT Library Book Club 2020-2021 Calendar\nPlease find the JFT Library Book Club 2020-2021 Calendar for future Book Club dates and themes below. \n  \n \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-books-and-tea-2020/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] The 27th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – Those Were the Days\, My Friends.
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to current circumstances\, we regret to inform you that The 27th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival is cancelled on March 14\, 2020. \nWe are committed to the health\, safety and well-being of our patrons\, performers\, volunteers and staff members. We apologize for any inconvenience\, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation. \nIn the meantime\, we will work on having this event at a later date this year. Please continue to check our website and newsletters. We hope you will return to the Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival when the opportunity arises. \nPlease note that the Library will also be CLOSED on March 14\, 2020. All item(s) due on this date have been extended for an additional 3 weeks. \n  \n \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present\nThe 27th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – Those Were the Days\, My Friends.\nJoin us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales\, stories\, songs and mime performances at the 27th annual Katari Storytelling Festival. This family-friendly event is presented in cooperation with the Toronto Storytelling Festival. The Katari Japanese Storytellers programme includes traditional and contemporary storytelling for all ages. \nAudience: Family\nAdmission: Free (RSVP required)\nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \nProgramme: \n\nSeiko Shirafuji and Eiko Giese : Tama-Sudare\, traditional street performance\nKoko Kikuchi : Oshira-sama\, Japanese folktale\nYusuke Tanaka : Urashima Taro\, the eternal time traveller\nNoriko Yamamoto : Tea Ceremony\, a mime performance\nSeiko Shirafuji and Eiko Giese with Yusuke Tanaka on guitar : The Poems of Misuzu Kaneko\, poem chanting and singing\nToshiki Mori : The Greatest Player\, a contemporary story\n\n***Please note that the Library will be open with special Saturday opening on March 14\, 2020 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm to coincide with the event.\nThe gallery will be closed. Please feel free to arrive early and enjoy browsing the library before the event.  \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n2020 Storytellers \nKoko Kikuchi \nBorn in Tohoku\, the northeast of Japan\, Koko has been involved in Katari since its inception. He specializes in the folktales of his native region of Iwate Prefecture. \nToshiki Mori \nAn actor\, storyteller\, singer and writer. Toshiki was born in Fukushima\, Japan. He started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai in Toronto and has been actively performing in Montreal and at various schools\, libraries and cultural events throughout Toronto. \nSeiko Shirafuji \nBorn in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in many community events and local festivals since 1995. \nYusuke Tanaka \nA veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari Storytelling Festival since 1994. He has been telling stories of the Ainu people\, and his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places including New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \nNoriko Yamamoto \nA professional dancer\, mime\, silent storyteller\, and visual artist. Since moving to Toronto from Tokyo in 1994\, Noriko has added Nia to her repertoire. She performs regularly at schools\, libraries\, festivals\, and at various other events. \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2020/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Memoirs of a Polar Bear with The European Book Club
DESCRIPTION:JFT Book Club Special Edition with The European Book Club \nOn Thursday February 20\, 2020\, the JFT Book Club will join the European Book Club and discuss Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada. \n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear stars three generations of talented writers and performers. Famous stars of the literary world\, the circus\, and the zoo\, they happen to be polar bears who move human society. In part one\, the matriarch\, enjoying “the intimacy of being alone with my pen\,” accidentally writes a bestselling autobiography in the Soviet Union. In part two\, her daughter Tosca moves to East Germany and pioneers a thrilling circus act. And Tosca’s son – the last of their line – is Knut\, born in part three and raised by a human keeper in relatively happy circumstances in the Berlin zoo. \nYoko Tawada was born in Tokyo in 1960\, moved to Hamburg when she was twenty-two\, and then to Berlin in 2006. She writes in both Japanese and German\, and has published several books – stories\, novels\, poems\, plays\, essays – in both languages. She has received numerous awards. \n\nThursday\, February 20\, 2020 [6:30 pm – 7:30 pm] \n  \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThank you for participating! \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-memoirs-of-a-polar-bear-with-the-european-book-club/
LOCATION:The Goethe-Institut Toronto\, 100 University Avenue\, Suite 201\, Toronto\, ON\, M5J 1V6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2020
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Tree 2020\nDue to current circumstances\, the Book Tree Contest ended Monday March 16\, 2020.\nThank you to all those who participated! \nWinners will be contacted individually. \n  \nWatch how our Book Tree blossomed! \n\n \n\n\nJoin our annual Book Tree contest! \nBorrow JFT Library materials for a chance to win! \n  \nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize. \nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize. \nHelp the Book Tree grow by writing comments on tsubaki flowers and adding them to our tree. \n  \nBook Tree eligibility:\nMaterials checked out within the period of\nJanuary 20 – March 27\, 2020 \n  \nThank you for participating! \n  \nGRAND Prizes include: \nTIFF – 2 Tickets for an opening night screening and party at the 45th annual Toronto International Film Festival.\n(Princess of Wales Theatre; festival runs Sept 10 – 20\, 2020) \nROM – 2 Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \nAGO – 4 General Admission Tickets for a group visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. (not including special exhibitions) \n  \nOther Prizes include: \n \nThank you to our generous sponsors.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/book-tree-2020/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191212T173000
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - The Little House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last book club for this year\, on Thursday December 12\, 2019. \nThis 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\, 2019. Let’s enjoy sharing your thoughts and opinions about the book. \nJFT Library’s copy of the book is currently on display for TIFA.\nPlease feel free to visit the library and read onsite until it is available for circulation on October 31\, 2019.\nThe Little House will be released in Canada on November 29\, 2019. \n  \nThursday\, December 12\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThank you for participating! \n\nDo not miss the opportunity to attend Writers on Writing: Author Kyoko Nakajima in converation with Lynne Kutsukake on October 26 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Japan\, Foundation\, Toronto. \n\nThere will be a special film screening of The Little House (in Japanese with English subtitles) between 7:00-10:00 PM on Sunday October 27 at Innis College\, with Ms. Nakajima in attendance. For more information\, click here. \n\nMs. Nakajima will also be part of the Festival Pop-Up at Union Station between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on Sunday October 27\, as well as participating in a panel at Harbourfront Centre on Thursday October 30. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-the-little-house/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T154500
DTSTAMP:20191021T154131Z
CREATED:20191015T212513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T154131Z
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SUMMARY:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling 2019
DESCRIPTION:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling\nSat Nov 30\, 2019 | 11:30 – 3:45\n \nJoin us in the JFT Library for our annual Nengajo making workshops.\n年賀状 Nengajo are Japanese New Year’s postcards.\n2020 will be the year of the Japanese rat 子 nezumi. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to make your first negajo in the new Reiwa era. \n \n  \nThis year\, our event will also feature 紙芝居 Kamishibai\, a traditional form of Japanese storytelling.\nStories will be read by the multi-talented actor\, comedian and storyteller\, Toshiki Mori. \nAn actor\, storyteller\, singer and writer. Toshiki was born and raised in Fukushima\, Japan. He started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai  in Toronto and has been actively performing in Montreal and at various schools\, libraries and cultural events throughout Toronto. \n  \n  \nNo RSVP required\, but spaces for Nengajo Workshops are limited.\nFirst come first served basis. Maximum 2 postcards per participant. \nSat Nov 30\, 2019 Library Opening Hours: 11:00 – 4:00\nEvent Schedule \n11:30 – 12:15  Nengajo Workshop #1 \n1:00 – 1:45 Nengajo Workshop #2 \n2:00 – 2:15 Kamishibai Storytelling \n2:30 – 3:15 Nengajo Workshop #3 \n3:30 – 3:45 Kamishibai Storytelling \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nengajo-workshops-kamishibai-storytelling-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20191015T211845Z
CREATED:20190926T200404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T211845Z
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SUMMARY:Writers on Writing: Author Kyoko Nakajima in conversation with Lynne Kutsukake
DESCRIPTION: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 The Little House (小さいおうち)\, to be released in English in Canada on November 29\, 2019. The writers will also discuss current trends in both Japanese and Canadian literature as they discuss their experiences. Nakajima will also read from her award winning novel and there will be the opportunity for audience Q and A. \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto and TIFA (Toronto International Festival of Authors) look forward to hosting award-winning author Kyoko Nakajima. \nFor books by Kyoko Nakajima available in the Japan Foundation\, Toronto library\, click here \n  \n  \n \nKYOKO NAKAJIMA was born in Tokyo in 1964. After working at a publishing firm and as a freelance writer\, she made her debut as a novelist in 2003 with Futon. In 2010 her novel Chiisai Ouchi (The Little House) won the Naoki Prize. This was followed by the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature for Tsuma ga shiitake datta koro (When My Wife Was a Shiitake) in 2014 and the Kawai Hayao Story Prize and Historical Fiction Writers Club Award for Katazuno! (One-Horn!) in 2015. Her other works include Ito no koi (Ito’s Romance) and Chobo zekka (A Magnificent View). \n  \n  \n \nLYNNE KUTSUKAKE is a Japanese Canadian novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel\, The Translation of Love\, won the Canada-Japan Literary Award (2016) and the Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Literary Fiction (2017). Her short fiction has twice been selected for The Journey Prize Stories anthology. She studied modern Japanese literature\, and before turning to writing she worked for many years as a librarian at the University of Toronto. \n  \n  \n\nDo not miss the opportunity to attend a special film screening of The Little House (in Japanese with English subtitles) between 7:00-10:00 PM on Sunday October 27 at Innis College\, with Ms. Nakajima in attendance. After the screening there will be a moderated Q and A session with the author. \nFor more information click here. \n\nMs. Nakajima will also be part of the Festival Pop-Up at Union Station between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on Sunday October 27\, as well as participating in a panel at Harbourfront Centre on Thursday October 30. \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kyoko-nakajima-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T183000
DTSTAMP:20200619T162831Z
CREATED:20190903T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T162831Z
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Mystery Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Mystery! \nPlease find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n———————————————————————————————————————————– \nJoin us for our next Book Club on Thursday October 10\, 2019. \nThe theme for the month of October is Mystery Book Club!  \nLet’s talk about your favourite mystery\, crime fiction\, thrillers\, or suspense novels written by Japanese writers! \n  \nBorrow a mystery\, crime fiction\, thrillers\, or suspense book or manga from our collection. \nRead it and share your thoughts and opinion about the book of your choice with other JFT library users. \nBooks must be translated from original Japanese into English or French. \n  \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \n  \nThursday\, October 10\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nThank you for participating!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-mystery-book-club/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190808T183000
DTSTAMP:20200619T162909Z
CREATED:20190626T211333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T162909Z
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Movies and Books
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club\nThank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Movies and Books! \nPlease find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n———————————————————————————————————————————– \nJoin us for our second Book Club event! \nThe theme for our second Book Club is Movies and Books! \n  \nBorrow a book or manga from our collection that have been made into a movie or an anime series.\nRead it and share your thoughts and opinion about the book of your choice with other JFT library users. \nBooks may be either fiction\, non-fiction\, or manga that have been made into a movie\, documentary\, or anime series.\n*Books must be translated from original Japanese to English or French* \nRefreshments will be served. \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThursday\, August 8\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nThank you for participating!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-movies-and-books/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T160000
DTSTAMP:20220613T181516Z
CREATED:20190612T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T181516Z
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SUMMARY:Tanabata at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTanabata at the JFT Library\nSat. July 6\, 2019\nThe JFT Library will be open  11:00am – 4:00pm for Tanabata\, also known as the Star Festival. \nYou are welcome to participate in a variety of activities in the library: \n\nLearn Kendama tricks to enter the Kendama Tournament\nWrite wishes on tanzaku\nTry on yukata (summer kimono)\nMake Tanabata kirigami and origami\nFish for origami sea creatures\n\nNo RSVP required\, all are welcome! \nDownload Tanabata Events Schedule here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-at-jft-library/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190606T143000
DTSTAMP:20200619T163020Z
CREATED:20190430T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T163020Z
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SUMMARY:The First JFT Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club\nThank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Books and Tea! \nRead about the books recommended by our book club members here. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n———————————————————————————————————————————– \nJoin our very first Book Club – Books and Tea! \nBring a book that you recently borrowed and read from our library collection.\nShare your thoughts and opinion about the book of your choice with other JFT library users. \nRefreshments will be served. \nBooks may be from any section of the JFT library – both fiction and non-fiction.\n*Books must be written originally in English or translated from original Japanese to English or French* \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThursday\, June 6\, 2019 [1:30 pm – 2:30 pm] \nThank you for participating!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-first-jft-library-book-club/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190526T170000
DTSTAMP:20190521T144945Z
CREATED:20190502T203356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T144945Z
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SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling Doors Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2019 present \nKamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops\nSat May 25 & Sun May 26\nThe JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf.\nKamishibai Storytelling at 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm on both days.\n \n            \nWe will host a very special guest to perform Kamishibai Storytelling.\nToshiki Mori is a multi-talented storyteller\, singer\, and author. \nWe will also be holding simple origami workshops throughout the day.\nVisitors can learn to make carp streamers and kabuto helmets.\nOrigami paper and instructions will be provided. \n \nFun Family-friendly Event!\nNo pre-registration required.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kamishibai-storytelling-doors-open-2019-sun/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190525T170000
DTSTAMP:20190521T145015Z
CREATED:20190502T203147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T145015Z
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SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling Doors Open 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2019 present \nKamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops\nSat May 25 & Sun May 26\nThe JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf.\nKamishibai Storytelling at 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm on both days.\n \n            \nWe will host a very special guest to perform Kamishibai Storytelling.\nToshiki Mori is a multi-talented storyteller\, singer\, and author. \nWe will also be holding simple origami workshops throughout the day.\nVisitors can learn to make carp streamers and kabuto helmets.\nOrigami paper and instructions will be provided. \n \nFun Family-friendly Event!\nNo pre-registration required.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kamishibai-storytelling-doors-open-2019-sat/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20190208T182753Z
CREATED:20181220T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T182753Z
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SUMMARY:The 26th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival - Southern Breeze from Okinawa
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present\nThe 26th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – Southern Breeze from Okinawa\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales\, songs\, stories and dance performances at the 26th annual Katari Storytelling Festival. This family-friendly event is presented in cooperation with the Toronto Storytelling Festival. The Katari Japanese Storytellers programme includes traditional and contemporary storytelling for all ages\, this year’s selection is inspired by the southern islands of Okinawa in Japan. \nAudience: Family\nAdmission: Free (RSVP required)\nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n**Registration will open in February 2019** \nProgramme: \n\nKoko Kikuchi : Kusuke\, an Okinawan folktale \nToshiki Mori : Jugemu\, a man with a long name\nYusuke Tanaka : The Cinderella Boy\, Japanese folktale\nJack Howard : The Freezing Tanuki\, Japanese folktale\nSachiko Hata-Pereklita : Songs of Okinawa\nSonoe & Yoko : Tanchame\, Okinawan dance\n\n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n2019 Storytellers \nKoko Kikuchi \nBorn in Tohoku\, the northeast of Japan\, Koko has been involved in Katari since its inception. He specializes in the folktales of his native region of Iwate Prefecture. \nSachiko Hata-Pereklita \nBorn in Hyogo\, Japan\, Sachiko is an active community worker and singer at various local community events. She loves painting and teaching Etegami (picture card) crafts. \nJack Howard \nRetired librarian at the Royal Ontario Museum\, Jack has told stories at the ROM and other venues for over thirty years. Jack feels a particular bond with the traditional fables of East Asia\, especially Japan and Korea\, and enjoys sharing folktales from those countries. \nToshiki Mori \nAn actor\, storyteller\, singer and writer. Toshiki was born and raised in Fukushima\, Japan. He started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai  in Toronto and has been actively performing in Montreal and at various schools\, libraries and cultural events throughout Toronto. \nYusuke Tanaka \nA veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari Storytelling Festival since 1994. He has been telling stories of the Ainu people\, and his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places including New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \nYoko Hyde and Sonoe Howard \nThey are members of Urara\, a Toronto Odori (Japanese dance) group. They have danced together for many years and are Japanese dance enthusiasts. Their dance depicts life in the fishing village\, Tanchame\, on the west coast of the island of Okinawa. \n\n  \n  \n  \n*Please note: the library will have extended hours until 5:30 on Sat March 2
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190202T160000
DTSTAMP:20190123T210051Z
CREATED:20190123T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T210051Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Card Making Workshops
DESCRIPTION:  Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshops\nJoin us at the JFT Library to make Valentine’s Day cards\, by stamping and collaging with Japanese papers. Drop by to make a cute card for your special someone! \nWorkshops throughout February 2019: \nSaturday\, Feb 2           2:00-4:00pm \nThursday\, Feb 7           4:00-6:30pm \nMonday\, Feb 11           4:00-6:30pm \nThursday\, Feb 14        2:00-4:00pm \nWorkshops will be first come first served. Registration NOT required. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/valentines-workshops/2019-02-02/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190330T000000
DTSTAMP:20190221T170511Z
CREATED:20190221T170511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T170511Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Book Tree
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Tree\nThe JFT Library will have a book tree again this year. Help us grow the tree while gaining chances to win prizes from our generous donors.\nTo participate is simple: continue to borrow and enjoy materials from the JFT Library. \nFill out a ballot and write a comment about what you’ve read for a chance to win a prize! \nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items you may enter a ballot.\n*Magazines excluded* \nHelp the Book Tree grow by writing comments on leaves and adding them to our tree. \nBook Tree eligibility:\nMaterials checked out within the period of\nJanuary 21 – March 30\, 2019 [6:30pm]  \nThank you for participating! \nThank you to our generous sponsors.\nPrizes include: \nTIFF – 2 Tickets for an opening night screening and party at the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival. (Princess of Wales or Elgin Theatre screenings only; festival runs Sept 5 – 15\, 2019) \nAGO – 4 General Admission Tickets for a group visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. (not including special exhibitions) \nThe KEG – $25 Gift Card for The Keg Steakhouse + Bar \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2019-book-tree/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2 Bloor St. East 3rd floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor:geo:-79.386063,43.6710978
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181201T160000
DTSTAMP:20181122T173045Z
CREATED:20181112T212158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T173045Z
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SUMMARY:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling\nSat Dec 1\, 2018 | 11:30 – 3:45\n \nJoin us in the JFT Library for our annual Nengajo making workshops.\n年賀状 Nengajo are Japanese New Year’s postcards.\n2019 will be the year of the Japanese Boar\, inoshishi. \nThis year\, our event will also feature 紙芝居 Kamishibai\, a traditional form of Japanese storytelling.\nStories will be read by actor\, comedian and storyteller\, Toshiki Mori. \nNo RSVP required\, but spaces for Nengajo Workshops are limited.\nFirst come first served basis. Maximum 2 per participant. \nSat Dec 1\, 2018 Library Opening Hours: 11:00 – 4:00\nEvent Schedule \n11:30 – 12:15  Nengajo Workshop #1 \n1:00 – 1:45 Nengajo Workshop #2 \n2:00 – 2:15 Kamishibai Storytelling \n2:30 – 3:15 Nengajo Workshop #3 \n3:30 – 3:45 Kamishibai Storytelling \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nengajo-and-kamishibai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T160000
DTSTAMP:20181101T205234Z
CREATED:20180913T143037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T205234Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Bam and Kero
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAn Afternoon with Bam and Kero\nJoin us for an exciting afternoon with Yuka Shimada\, the author and illustrator of the beloved Bam and Kero children’s book series. Enjoy three Bam and Kero books through storytelling and singing! Yuka Shimada’s books will be available for purchase before and after the reading. Mitsuyo Miyake from Warabe Uta and Jennifer Graham from Toronto Public Library will perform the reading and singing. \n2:00 – 3:00 Reading and Singing! (RSVP required) \n“Bam and Kero’s Sunday” [bilingual]\n“Bam and Kero Go Flying” [Japanese]\n“Bam and Kero’s Frosty Morning” [bilingual]\n3:00 – 3:45 Book Sales & Signing  (open to everyone)\n*Book signing is for books purchased during the event only.* \nThe JFT Library will be open 11:00 – 4:00. \n  \nYuka Shimada\nYuka Shimada graduated in graphic design from the Tokyo Design Academy. She worked as a package designer before becoming an author/ illustrator of children’s books in 1994. Her debut work\, Bam to Kero no Nichiyoubi\, was turned into a series\, with five books published so far. Total sales for this series and the two books in the sequel series\, the Galago series\, have reached approximately five million (as of 2014)\, and they remain popular today after long being loved by readers in Japan. Bam and Kero’s Frosty Morning is the English translation of Bam to Kero no Samui Asa\, which was published in 1996\, and it is the third book in the Bam and Kero series. An English translation of  Bam and Kero’s Sunday\, Bam and Kero Go Flying\, and Bam and Kero’s Frosty Morning are available. Yuka Shimada currently resides in Ontario.\n(All the above books are published by Bunkeido Co.\, Ltd. Japan)\nhttp://www.bamkero.com/
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/bamandkero/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181026T200000
DTSTAMP:20181025T184902Z
CREATED:20180925T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T184902Z
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SUMMARY:What is Normal? : In Conversation with Author Sayaka Murata
DESCRIPTION:Sayaka Murata has a very important question that she asks in all of her work: What is normal? And how does normal become normal? Her first novel to appear in English\, Convenience Store Woman\, is no exception to this line of thematic inquiry. In this conversation\, her first appearance in North America\, Murata will discuss with Jocelyne Allen how her questions about social norms inform her work\, from her writing process and early influences\, the treatment of women in Japanese society\, to her own years of working in convenience stores. Murata will also read from her award-winning novel and talk about the convenience store in Japan\, its place in Japanese society\, and how it differs from convenience stores in Canada. \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto and TIFA (Toronto International Festival of Authors) look forward to hosting award-winning author Sayaka Murata. \nFor books by Sayaka Murata available in the Japan Foundation\, Toronto library\, click here. \n\nSayaka Murata was born and raised in Chiba\, Japan (just east of Tokyo)\, and then attended Tamagawa University on the western edge of Tokyo. She is known for exploring nonconformity in society for men and women\, particularly with regard to gender roles\, parenthood\, and sex. Throughout her writing career Murata has worked as a part-time convenience store clerk in Tokyo and draws much of her inspiration from her observations of everyday life in there. \nMurata received the  Gunzo Prize for New Writers for her first novel\, Jyunyū (Breastfeeding) in 2003\, the Mishima Yukio Prize for Shiro-iro no machi no\, sono hone no taion no (Of Bones\, Of Body Heat\, of Whitening City) in 2013\, the Noma Literary New Face Prize for Gin-iro no Uta (Silver Song) in 2009\, and the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 2016 for Konbini ningen (Convenience Store Woman) which became her first book to be translated into English in 2018. \nJocelyne Allen is a Japanese translator\, interpreter\, and writer based out of Toronto\, Canada\, after a decade in Japan. During her time in the Land of the Rising Sun\, she worked as a magazine columnist\, interpreted for foreign correspondents\, and toured with a Japanese drum group. During her career as a professional translator of creative and pop culture works\, she has translated a large number of short stories\, novels\, and manga\, including the Eisner Award winning Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths. As an interpreter\, she has worked with many of Japan’s most celebrated manga artists and authors\, including Taiyo Matsumoto\, Aya Kanno\, and Hideo Furukawa. She is also the author of the novel You and the Pirates. \n\nMs. Murata will also be part of the Festival Pop-up at Union Station between 12:00pm and 2:00pm on Saturday\, October 27\, as well as participating in a panel at Harbourfront Centre on Saturday\, October 27 at 4:00pm. \nAfter her appearances in Toronto\, Ms. Murata will head to the United States for events in Iowa and New York. Her full North American schedule can be found here.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sayaka-murata/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180925T203000
DTSTAMP:20180913T204955Z
CREATED:20180809T205410Z
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SUMMARY:Transcending Borders: Yoko Tawada and the Fluidity of Language
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Yoko Tawada\nTranscending Borders: Yoko Tawada and the Fluidity of Language \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n*Registration for this event is now closed. Rush seating may be available 30 minutes before the event. Unclaimed seats will be released 10 minutes before the event\, if possible.* \nJoin us for a reading and conversation with the internationally-acclaimed writer Yoko Tawada as we discuss language\, literature and crossing borders. The event will be moderated by Dr. Ted Goossen and PhD candidate\, Yasmin Aly. The two will interview Yoko Tawada and explore her creative writing process\, translation in literature and how meaning can change within a language\, and how it can be used to transcend borders. \nYoko Tawada was born in Tokyo and currently resides in Berlin. She writes in Japanese and German and has won numerous literary awards. Many of her works have been translated into English and other languages. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. \nPanelist Bios: \nYoko Tawada\n \nYoko Tawada was born in Tokyo in 1960\, moved to Hamburg when she was twenty-two\, and then to Berlin in 2006. She writes in both Japanese and German\, and has published several books—stories\, novels\, poems\, plays\, essays—in both languages. She has received numerous awards for her writing including the Akutagawa Prize\, the Adelbert von Chamisso Prize\, the Tanizaki Prize\, the Kleist Prize\, and the Goethe Medal. New Directions publishes her story collections Where Europe Begins (with a Preface by Wim Wenders) and Facing the Bridge\, as well her novels The Naked Eye\, The Bridegroom Was a Dog\, Memoirs of a Polar Bear\, and The Emissary.                                                                                                                                                      [Author photo © Heike Steinweg]\n  \nTed Goossen \nTed Goossen (b. 1948) teaches Japanese literature and film at York University in Toronto. He is coeditor of Monkey Business International and the general editor of The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories\, and has published translations of stories and essays by Hiromi Kawakami\, Haruki Murakami\, Yōko Ogawa\, Sachiko Kishimoto and Naoya Shiga\, among others. \nYasmin Aly \nYasmin Aly is a researcher\, artist\, and educator invested in seeing international and local artists contribute to Toronto’s cultural landscape through critical and contextualized art that speaks to the condition of a racialized cultural existence. Born in Cairo and drawing on lived and labored experiences in Germany and Egypt\, she moved to Toronto to complete her PhD and further explore concepts of coloniality\, representation\, feminist activism\, and art. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Toronto completing research Arab and Muslim representations in contemporary German film and literature. Aly teaches courses on German language and culture at the University of Toronto and at the Goethe-Institut. \n  \nThe titles below by Yoko Tawada will be available for purchase at the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCo-presented by the Goethe Institut
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yoko_tawada/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180707T173000
DTSTAMP:20180607T201038Z
CREATED:20180607T200712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T201038Z
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SUMMARY:Tanabata at the JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTanabata at the JFT Library\nSat July 7\, 2018\nThe JFT Library will be open for extended hours: \n 11:00am – 5:30pm for Tanabata\, also known as the Star Festival. \nYou are welcome to participate in a variety of activities in the library: \n\nMatsuri games for children\nWrite wishes on tanzaku\nTry on yukata (summer kimono)\nEnjoy Kamishibai storytelling read by our special performer\, Toshiki Mori\n\nNo RSVP required\, all are welcome!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-at-the-jft-library/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180527T170000
DTSTAMP:20180517T154435Z
CREATED:20180517T154424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T154435Z
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SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling Doors Open 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2018 present \nKamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops\nSat May 26 & Sun May 27\nThe JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm for Doors Open.\nKamishibai Storytelling at 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm on both days.\n \n            \nThis year\, we will host a very special guest to perform Kamishibai Storytelling.\nToshiki Mori is a multi-talented storyteller\, singer\, and author. \nWe will also be holding simple origami workshops throughout the day\, to fold patterns for Childrens’ Day. \n  \nFun Family-friendly Free Event!\nNo pre-registration required.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/32826/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180526T170000
DTSTAMP:20180517T154339Z
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SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling Doors Open 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and Great Gulf Doors Open 2018 present \nKamishibai Storytelling and Origami Workshops\nSat May 26 & Sun May 27\nThe JFT Library and Gallery will be open 10:00am – 5:00pm for Doors Open.\nKamishibai Storytelling at 1pm\, 2pm\, 3pm on both days.\n \n            \nThis year\, we will host a very special guest to perform Kamishibai Storytelling.\nToshiki Mori is a multi-talented storyteller\, singer\, and author. \nWe will also be holding simple origami workshops throughout the day\, to fold patterns for Childrens’ Day. \n  \nFun Family-friendly Free Event!\nNo pre-registration required.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/32818/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180303T170000
DTSTAMP:20180426T150511Z
CREATED:20171106T220621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T150511Z
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SUMMARY:The 25th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show - Hina Doll Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present\nThe 25th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show – Hina Doll Festival.\nJoin us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales\, songs and stories at the 25th annual Katari Japanese Storytelling event. This family-friendly event is presented in cooperation with the Toronto Storytelling Festival. The Katari Japanese Storytellers programme includes traditional and contemporary stories accompanied by guitar renditions\, for visitors of all ages. \nAudience: Family\nAdmission: Free (RSVP required)\nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n**Registration will open in February 2018** \nProgramme: \n\nNatalie Vachon : Issun Boshi\nAisha Masaoka : A Boy in the Moon\nKoko Kikucho : Saburo\, the Eel Hunter\nYusuke Tanaka : Reiko’s Hina Dolls\nRui Umezawa : The Art of Fighting Without Fighting\nNoriko Yamamoto : Clown\n\n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nKoko Kikuchi Born in Tohoku\, in the Northeast region of Japan\, Koko has been involved in Katari since its inception. He specialized in the folktakes of his native region of Iwate. \nYusuke Tanaka Veteran translator\, writer and director of the Katari Storytellers since 1994\, he has been telling Ainu people’s stories and his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places including New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \nNoriko Yamamoto A professional dancer\, mime\, silent storyteller\, and visual artist. Since moving to Toronto from Tokyo in 1994\, Noriko has added Nia dance exercise to her repertoire. She performs regularly at schools\, libraries\, festivals\, and at various other events. \nNathalie Vachon A writer/storyteller and painter whose work is described as whimsical\, magical and heartwarming. She lived in Osaka for a year and a half and loves to share\, hear stories and travel back into memories of Japan and Asia. \nRui Umezawa A Toronto writer and storyteller. His novel The Truth About Death and Dying was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize for Best First Book. His past participation in Katari inspired his most recent publication\, Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan. \nAisha Masaoka Aisha is excited to have the opportunity to perform with the Katari Storytellers again. She is a graduate of Humber College’s Theatre Performance Program. She recently moved to Listowel\, Ontario from Toronto and is enjoying the small town life. \n \n       \n  \n*** Registration is at capacity for this event. To join the waiting list please email library@jftor.org  RSVPs will be held until 10 minutes before the start of the event\, after which point patrons from the waiting list will be allowed in\, if space allows.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-japanese-storytelling-2018/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T150000
DTSTAMP:20180426T150629Z
CREATED:20180111T172235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T150629Z
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SUMMARY:Fukuwarai in the JFT Library
DESCRIPTION: Join us in the JFT Library on the Saturday opening on January 27\, 2018. \nThe library will be open from 11:00 – 4:00. \nWe’ll play Fukuwarai from 2:00 – 3:00pm. Fukuwarai is a children’s game played around the Lunar New Year. Come learn the Japanese words for facial features\, and try your hand\, playing in pairs to try to place them on a blank face without looking. \nNo RSVP required. See you then!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukuwarai-in-the-jft-library/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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