Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto November 9 & 10 At TIFF Bell Lightbox in High Definition on the Big Screen Direct from Japan Subtitled in English including Canadian premiere of Akoya Kabuki Theatre, with origins dating back to the … Continue reading →
YOSE ARTS Performances in Canada A project of The Japan Arts Council in support of international art exchange DATE: Sunday November 10, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM (doors open 30 minutes before) VENUE: The Japan Foundation, Toronto Join us for an … Continue reading →
***Due to popular demand, we are no longer accepting reservations for this performance*** A Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations: Kyogen Performance Co-presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Japan Foundation, Toronto. … Continue reading →
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 Kabuki stars, are now being filmed with high resolution cameras for screening in cinemas on state-of-the-art digital projection systems and six-channel sound.
The recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers! Step into a world of enchanting Japanese tales at our traditional storytelling event, celebrating Japanese culture through captivating narratives, folk songs, … Continue reading →
Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of Japanese folktales, creative stories, songs, and traditional music performances with Katari Japanese Storytellers, celebrating the 30th anniversary! This year’s theme, "May the Force Be with Children!" celebrates Japan's Children’s Day ( "Kodomo no Hi",「こどもの日」), a … Continue reading →
Presented by The Japan Foundation In association with the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto CINEMA KABUKI: In High Definition on the Big Screen ‒ Direct from Japan ‒ English subtitled. Kabuki Theatre filmed with high-resolution cameras for cinemas in High-Definition … Continue reading →
As Toronto spring quickly unfolds and slips away, join us to discover Japanese stories (told in English) and music that capture the beauty of impermanence! The 31st Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival invites families, cultural explorers, and anyone curious to experience … Continue reading →
Join us for a special introduction to the world of Kamishibai, Japan’s traditional and unique form of paper theatre storytelling. Visiting from Japan, two experienced Kamishibai storytellers, Tamachan and Piiman-san, will present an engaging overview of the history and cultural … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library! *For those who participated and have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire, it would be of great help to us if you … Continue reading →
