The Makioka Sisters 細雪 Tuesday, April 30, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by KON Ichikawa • 1983 • Drama / Romance • 140 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer “The … Continue reading →
Kickoff the 2024 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival with the virtual screening of "BL Metamorphosis," adapted from the acclaimed manga of the same name by TSURUTANI Kaori, a special guest at the festival. Co-presented by VanCAF and The Japan Foundation, Toronto.
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.
Join us for a summery film screening of HOTEL HIBISCUS on Saturday, May 25, 6:30PM, at the JFT Event Hall. Hotel Hibiscus director NAKAE Yuki will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. As part of JFT's ongoing "Keep Dancin', Okinawa" summer film series.
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.
Join us on June 4 for an educational documentary screening of "A Handful of Salt," with director ISHII Kaori tuning in for a livestream Q&A. This event is also to honour everyone affected by the January 1st Noto Peninsula Earthquake. A part of our Cinema Umami food film series.
Stream "Katabui, in the Heart of Okinawa" online for free from June 21-23, Canada-wide. Join Swiss director Daniel López as he delves into the rich history and resilient spirit of Okinawa. A part of JFT's "Keep Dancin', Okinawa!" film series.
Burlington! Join us for a community screening of the award-winning Japanese film HULA GIRLS at the Burlington Public Library (Central Branch) on June 27. Co-presented with the City of Burlington's Mundialization Committee.
Tales from Okinawa is a short film program spotlighting emerging indie filmmakers from the Okinawa Islands. From agriculture, bullfighting, and coffee cultivation, these three films will take you across Okinawa through the lens of their uplifting characters and their connection with nature.
Catch the conclusion of our "Cinema Umami" film series on July 23 at JFT with JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, the iconic food documentary about world's greatest sushi chef.
