Events

Kyoto Imperial Palace Documentary Screening

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

Kyoto Imperial Palace In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Three screenings of the … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS: Cutie and the Boxer

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

Cutie and the Boxer Directed by Zachary Heinzerling (2013) 81 minutes The Academy Award nominated Cutie and the Boxer is a moving account of the chaotic and unconventional 40-year love affair and creative partnership between action painter Ushio Shinohara and his … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS: Kendo’s Grueling Challenge

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

Kendo's Grueling Challenge: The 120 second Test of Spirit 心で闘う120秒 剣道・日本最難関試験に挑む Director Hiroshi Tanami (1997) 48 minutes Produced by NHK, English language version produced by JAMCO & The Japan Foundation Japanese fencing, kendo (the way of the sword), combines sport with … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

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

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Directed by Kaku Arakawa (2018) 70 minutes In 2013, Academy Award®-winning* film director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, creator of such legendary films as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, suddenly announced his retirement. But … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS: Live Fashionably or Die

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

Live Fashionably or Die 長編記憶映画 神様たちの街 Directed by Yukio Tanaka (2016) 75 minutes Documentary with an uplifting message about elderly society featuring a fashion show with senior citizens walking the runway. Director Tanaka Yukio has dealt with numerous minority issues … Continue reading →

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IKIGAI FILMS: Live Fashionably or Die

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

Live Fashionably or Die 長編記憶映画 神様たちの街 Directed by Yukio Tanaka (2016) 75 minutes Documentary with an uplifting message about elderly society featuring a fashion show with senior citizens walking the runway. Director Tanaka Yukio has dealt with numerous minority issues … Continue reading →

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NITABOH: The Founder of Tsugaru Shamisen

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

In conjunction with the upcoming concert featuring Tsugaru shamisen and Piano duo AGA-SHIO on August 23, 2019 SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER! > For a limited time, AGA-SHIO concert tickets can be purchased in person at JFT for $22.00 (cash only) before … Continue reading →

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Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019

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

Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 In conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition   Monday, August 26, 2019 6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation, Toronto Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of … Continue reading →

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Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019

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

Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 In conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition   Monday, August 26, 2019 6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation, Toronto Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of … Continue reading →

Free
Recurring

Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019

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

Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 In conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition   Monday, August 26, 2019 6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation, Toronto Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of … Continue reading →

Free