Presented in cooperation with the Hamilton Central Public Library Directed by Yûzô Asahara 2013, 122 minutes Starring Aya Ueto, Kengo Kôra, Kimiko Yo Historical comedy/drama Haru has an excellent sense of taste and great talent as a chef, but her “spirited character” was … Continue reading →
CINEMA KABUKI In high definition on the big screen, direct from Japan Subtitled in English Kabuki Theatre, with origins dating back to the 1600s, has remained steeped in tradition while constantly innovating itself. Live productions, featuring some of today's greatest … Continue reading →
Presented in cooperation with the Hamilton Central Public Library Directed by Atsunori Kawamura 2012, 113 minutes Documentary “I hope that soup will, in its own unobtrusive way, warmly nurture love and peace. I am convinced that from our first breath to our last, soups … Continue reading →
Wisdom and soup recipes from popular author and TV personality Yoshiko Tasumi.
Presented in cooperation with the Western University Department of English and Writing Studies and the London Public Library Japanese Food: A Documentary Film Series Japan, Man and Nature in Harmony: Dashi, Essence of Japan Directed by Shohei Shibata 2014, 49 minutes … Continue reading →
Presented in cooperation with the Western University Department of English and Writing Studies and the London Public Library Japanese Food: A Documentary Film Series The Birth of Sake Directed by Erik Shirai 2016, 90 minutes Documentary A beautiful and immersive … Continue reading →
A beautiful documentary that shines a light on "heirloom vegetables" handed down through generations in Yamagata Prefecture.
A beautiful and immersive portrait of life at the 144-year old Yoshida Brewery, a producer of world class sake.
The Hot Docs 2017 Festival will showcase recent works from Japan in its Made In Japan program with six feature documentary films.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be presenting the Tenpyo Art Screening Series and Exhibition Artist Talk, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Road of Light and Hope: National Treasures of Todai-ji Temple, Nara, Photographs by Miro Ito".
