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SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library! \n*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 could share your feedback. As we strive to continually improve and create more inspiring experiences for our patrons\, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future events! \nMissed the event? Our sasa bamboo tree and food samples are still on display until Friday\, July 31. You are welcome to add your own wishes when you visit the library during our opening hours! \n \n\n Tanabata Star Festival (七夕祭り) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration\, creativity\, and heartfelt wishes at JFT Library!\n \nRSVP is not needed! Join us with your friends and family on this joyous occasion and engage in a variety of activities that will transport you to the heart of Tanabata\, including:  \n  \nTanzaku-writing Workshop: Write Your Wish in Japanese!\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nAccording to the Tanabata tradition\, people write their wishes and aspirations on colourful tanzaku cards and hang them on sasa (bamboo branch) in hopes that they will reach the stars and their dreams will come true. This year\, we’re introducing a special drop-in workshop where you can learn to write your wish in Japanese using a brush pen. No Japanese language skills or calligraphy experience required. \n  \n  \n  \n\nKamishibai Storytelling\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm\n*We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup! \nListen to the mesmerizing art of kamishibai\, a traditional Japanese form of street theatre and storytelling\, where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration! This year\, we will be presenting a classic folklore story and a new story by a guest storyteller: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story of Tanabata  『たなばたものがたり』\nThe Sea Sluggers (Story by Samantha Dizon\, Illustrations by Kayla Preston-Lord)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Storyteller \nSam Dizon began kamishibai storytelling in 2013. As a children’s programmer at Toronto Public Library\, she borrowed kamishibai kits and did outreach storytelling in branches and for several schools. When she had gone through the library’s collection\, the students asked her for more. Sam began writing kamishibai stories\, drawing on her life experiences\, love of Japanese culture and knowledge gained from the East Asian Studies program at University of Toronto\, where she was studying part-time. She has completed 9 stories with illustrations by three artists. She has read her stories to hundreds of children and families in schools\, libraries\, storytelling festivals\, Wee Asian Film Festival and various events. \n \n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan. For our Tanabata Star Festival\, we have prepared an origami fishing pond instead. Try catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod! \n  \n  \n \nYukata Dress Up\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDon’t miss the chance to try on a Yukata (a traditional Japanese garment worn during the summer season). Feel a connection to the vibrant traditions of Japan! \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nCapture the memories of this special day at our photo booth with entertaining props and a festive backdrop! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n*Special Thanks to Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto for kindly loaning some cultural items. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to download a PDF file of Tanabata Star Festival activities schedule\n *We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2026/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:The World of Kamishibai: Japanese Paper Theatre and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION: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 significance of kamishibai\, its various styles and formats\, and the techniques behind live storytelling performances.\nThe event will also feature live Kamishibai performances using their storyboards\, offering you a rare opportunity to experience this dynamic storytelling tradition through narration\, illustration\, and theatrical presentation. Whether you are new to Kamishibai or an experienced storyteller\, participants of all backgrounds and ages are welcome. \n*The event will be held in Japanese\, with Japanese-English interpretation provided by Jocelyne Allen. \n*JFT Library has special opening hours from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the day of the event. Feel free to explore our physical collection before the event! \n  \n\nAudience:\nEducators\, library professionals\, parents and anyone (6+ years old) who are interested in Japanese storytelling culture and techniques \nAdmission:\nFree (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility:\nYes \nRegister Here \n\nKamishibai Performers \n \nMIMOTO Fumiyo (a.k.a Piiman-san) performs kamishibai for children at libraries\, community centers and special events and also gives workshops in Yao City\, Osaka on handmade kamishibai. She won the top prize at the prestigious Minoh City Handmade Kamishibai Competition (箕面手作り紙芝居コンクール) in 2000 and has published many kamishibai stories for the elderly\, which she performs at elder caregiving seminars and facilities. \nMIMOTO is a co-founder of the Tezukuri Kamishibai-Kan in Osaka\, where she teaches children and adults how to create original kamishibai stories and shares classic street-performance kamishibai from the Shiozaki Children’s Kamishibai Museum. \n  \nOTSUKA Tamayo (a.k.a. Tamachan) is one of Japan’s leading practitioners of traditional street kamishibai and a cultural heritage practitioner dedicated to preserving\, transmitting\, and promoting Japanese kamishibai culture both in Japan and internationally. \nFor more than 45 years\, she has been engaged in kamishibai performance\, exhibitions\, publishing\, and educational activities. Beginning her career as a traditional street kamishibai performer traveling by bicycle to neighborhood parks\, she has devoted her life to preserving and transmitting Japan’s kamishibai heritage. \nIn recent years\, she has focused on discovering\, preserving\, reproducing\, and publishing handmade kamishibai created by children and community members. Working in collaboration with museums\, libraries\, schools\, and community organizations\, she promotes cultural heritage preservation and international exchange through kamishibai. \nThrough performances\, exhibitions\, workshops\, publications\, and international collaborations\, she has introduced kamishibai to audiences throughout Japan\, North America\, and Europe. \nShe currently serves as President of the Handmade Kamishibai Museum. \n*Learn more about OTSUKA Tamayo from here (PDF file) \n\nInterpreter\n \nJocelyne Allen is a Japanese translator and interpreter and has translated hundreds of short stories\, novels\, and manga\, including the Eisner Award-winning Frankenstein by Junji Ito and the critically acclaimed Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani. As an interpreter\, she has worked with Japan’s most celebrated authors and artists\, including Sayaka Murata\, Nagata Kabi\, Kyoko Nakajima\, and Asano Inio. @brainvsbook \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/worldofkamishibai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Library,Performance,Talk Event
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival  〜 All Things Must Pass 〜
DESCRIPTION: \n \n  \n\n\n\nAs Toronto spring quickly unfolds and slips away\, join us to discover Japanese stories (told in English) and music that capture the beauty of impermanence! \nThe 31st Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival invites families\, cultural explorers\, and anyone curious to experience the richness of Japanese folktales\, poetry\, and traditional performing arts. This year’s theme\, “All Things Must Pass\,” reflects the transience of life\, inspired by the cherry blossoms that bloom and fall quickly during Toronto’s short spring season. Enjoy a vibrant program of storytelling performed in English—no Japanese language experience required—featuring humorous and haunting folktales\, evocative poetry\, and live performances of traditional music. Each performance offers a unique window into Japan’s cultural heritage. Bring your family and friends\, and experience the joy of Japanese storytelling in a warm\, welcoming environment! \n\nAudience: General (around 6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \nRegister Here \n\nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Katari-2026-PR-Video.mp4\n\n\n Here’s what audience said last year!  \n“Today’s presentation was amazing! I can’t believe I missed 29 years of this! Thank you for the presentation ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´ωﾟ)ﾟ｡”  —Anonymous  “Learnt more about the life of past people in different prefectures through song and poetry. Beautiful performance all around” —Anonymous  “Discovered diverse range of storytelling and folk culture.” —John “Beautiful performance. Talented artists.” —Thu “Love the magic\, storytelling.” —Eddy “People in here (Canada) seem to preserve Japanese tradition\, which is great!” —Anonymous \n\nProgramme:\n\n「笑いの神様・わっはっは!」（山口県伝統行事）白藤青湖 A God of Laugh. Wahaha! by Seiko Shirafuji\n「へびの目玉」（岩手県民話）菊池幸工 The Eyeballs of a Snake by Koko Kikuchi\n「竹田の子守歌」（京都府民謡）秦佐千子（唄）、藤井愛子（琴）Folk Song A Lullaby of Takeda by Sachiko Hata (vocal) and Aiko Fujii (Koto) \n「山形トリビュート〜雪が溶けるまで〜」 森俊樹 Yamagata Tribute: Until the Snow Melts by Toshiki Mori \n-休憩- Intermission *Feel free to explore JFT Library‘s physical collection with light refreshments! \n\n詩朗読「桜伝説」と琴演奏「さくら変奏曲」 田中裕介（詩朗読)、藤井愛子（琴）Poem Reading of The Legend of Sakura by Yusuke Tanaka with Koto Rendition of Sakura Variations by Aiko Fujii (Koto) \n「斎太郎節」（宮城県）、「灘の酒造り祝い唄」（兵庫県）、「サクラ独唱」ドッコイ・グループによる民謡合奏 Folk Music Performance of  Saitara Bushi\, Nada No Sake Tsukuri Iwai Uta\,  Sakura Solo by The Dokkoi group\n\n\n\n\n三味線とギター：マーティン・ポーセンShamisen & Guitar by Martin Posen\n唄と掛け声：白藤青湖、秦佐千子 Vocal by Seiko Shirafuji and Sachiko Hata　\n締太鼓と篠笛：ナルラ斗希子 Shimedaiko and Shinobue by Tokiko Narula \n\n\n\n     7. 能語り「大会」梅沢ルイ A Noh Story “Dai-e“ (“Vanity” from Strange Light Afar) by Rui Umezawa \n  \n*The event closing time may be extended by 10-15 minutes depending on the progress of the programme.　 \n\nJFT Library is open from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, May 2. Feel free to explore our physical collection! Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nStorytellers\n Sachiko Hata Born in Hyogo\, Japan\, Sachiko is an active community worker and singer at local events. She is teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, Wagi (Kyogen-based health method) and the table style tea ceremony while practicing Voice Yoga every day. \n\n Koko Kikuchi Born 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\, Northern Japan. \n\n Toshiki Mori is a Japan-based storyteller and creator. In addition to Kamishibai storytelling\, his work spans diverse fields including professional narration and video production\, such as creating promotional content for local municipalities and music festivals. \n\n Seiko Shirafuji Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in community events and local festivals since 1995. \n\n Yusuke Tanaka A veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari since 1994. He has been telling his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places such as New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \n\n Rui 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 latest publication\, Strange Tales Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan. \n\nMusicians\n Aiko Fujii Started learning koto\, shamisen and jiuta at an early age. She holds a koto teacher’s diploma in the Ikuta school from the Kyoto Todokai. Since 2017\, she has experienced many concerts abroad\, collaborative ensembles with other genres and teaching. \n\n  \nTokiko Narula born Oyama\, Tochigi Pref. Tokiko has been playing Taiko Drum and Shinobue with Do Kon Daiko in Burlington since 1996. In 2012 she was awarded an Ontario Arts Council Grant for Taiko and Shinonbue for further training by Kiyoshi Nagata and Kaoru Watanabe masters of those arts.  \n\n Martin Posen is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently playing and studying both Minyo and Tsugaru styles of shamisen. \n\n  \nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto
DESCRIPTION: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 digital projection and six-channel sound. A twisted comedy set in the tenements in Rakuda: Party with a Dead Man\, the further developments of the scandalous secret love and downfall in Princess Sakurahime Part II\, and a romantic yet domestic dance-comedy in The Zen Substitute.   \n \nOn-Line at Ticketmaster.comTelephone: 416-599-2033 (TIFF Lightbox box office)Tickets can also be purchased In-Person at the TIFF Lightbox box office.Admission for each screening: $24.80 including Tax and handling charge.All seats are assigned. \n\n\n \nTIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Cinema 2 \n\n\n \nCinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto Time Table:Sunday\, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. Rakuda: Party with a Dead Man    52 minutesSunday\, January 25 at 3:00 p.m. Princess Sakurahime Part II        138 minutesSunday\, January 25 at 6:25 p.m. The Zen Substitute                         62 minutes \n \nPurchase Tickets \n\n Rakuda\, Party with a Dead Man A twisted comedy set in the tenements  \nSunday\, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. 【らくだ 眠駱駝物語 ねむる、が、らくだ、ものがたり】 \nBased on Rakugo comic storytellingPremiered in 1928Written by Onitarō Oka based on a Rakugo storyDirected for the stage by Shigetami EnomotoDirected for Cinema Kabuki by Hiroyuki NakataniRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 200852 minutes\, English subtitled© 2008 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd. \nSynopsis \nUma\, an unpopular tenant\, dies\, his only friend Hanji cooks up a scheme to make some money. He sends Kyūroku\, the junk collector\, to demand support for the funeral celebrations from Uma’s miserly landlord – or else the dead Uma will come to his house and dance. Kabuki’s most powerful acting duo\, Kanzaburo and Mitsugoro\, light a fire under this twisted comedy\, which turns to hilarious farce with the aid of copious amounts of sake. \n落語原作の、江戸下町長屋の笑劇。フグの毒で急死した長屋の嫌われ者の屍を引っ提げて、葬式を口実に酒と肴の強請り放題、さて大家さんは応じるか？ \n  \n\n Princess Sakurahime Part II \nSunday\, January 25 at 3:00 p.m.  【桜姫東文章 下の巻　さくらひめ　あずまぶんしょう げのまき】 \nPremiered in Bunka 14 (1817) at Kawarazaki-za Theatre\, Edo\, TokyoWritten by TSURUYA NanbokuRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2021138 minutes\, English subtitled© 2022 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd. \nSynopsis | Trailer \nA sweet child and a monk\, an esteemed princess and a thief— two unusual couples whose fates are linked by karma. A high-ranking monk is convinced that Princess Sakurahime is the reincarnation of his dead male lover and falls madly for her. Sakurahime\, however\, is obsessed with finding the unknown villain who raped her and left her pregnant. Described by critics and historians as one of the most scandalous Kabuki plays ever written\, this story of the secret love and downfall of Princess Sakurahime still has the power to shock contemporary audiences. The playwright TSURUYA Nanboku was at the apex of the overripe culture of Edo in the Bunka-Bunsei period (1804-1830). Nanboku’s masterpiece has been brought to the live stage in the most ideal manner by Kabuki’s golden pair\, Nizaemon and Tamasaburo\, who started their collaboration in their twenties. This Cinema Kabuki presentation is a precious record of their reunion in their most successful repertoire for the first time in 36 years. Following last year’s Part I screening\, Part II starts with a summary of Part I to refresh your memory\, or to enable you to enjoy Part II by itself. \n桜姫―玉三郎―と、清玄/権助―仁左衛門二役―との因縁愛憎はさらに渦を巻き、愛欲と尊厳が激しく交錯衝突する。いよいよ大詰めに迫り、南北独特の奇想のどんでん返しが次々に炸裂。 \n  \n    \n\n The Zen Substitute  \nSunday\, January 25 at 6:25 p.m.  【身替座禅 みがわり ざぜん】 \nPremiered in 1910Written by Okamura ShikōDirected for Cinema Kabuki by Sekine KiyoshiRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 200962 minutes\, English subtitled© 2010 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd.  \nSynopsis Lord Ukyō announces to his wife that he intends to isolate himself in Zen meditation by locking himself in a remote pavilion overnight. The truth\, however\, is that he is planning to sneak out to see a woman he had met on a recent trip. As a decoy\, a hapless servant is forced to stay in the prayer pavilion in a place of the lord. Although the lord’s wife is supposed to refrain from visiting her husband out of respect for his religious isolation\, she is so monstrously affectionate that she breaks her vow and goes looking for him. This simple domestic farce is elevated to an expression of the joyful energy of life by two of the best dancers of the Kabuki world\, Kanzaburo and Mitsugoro. 狂言を基にした歌舞伎舞踊の最高傑作のひとつ。今は共に亡き十八世勘三郎と十世三津五郎の舞踊コンビの、最も充実した時期の、豊かにおおらかに、そして洒落た、あの幻の舞台の記録、今よみがえる。 \n            \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n      \n\nRelated Programming: \n \n\nFrom Stage to Screen to Page:  JFT Library Items to Enhance Your Cinema Kabuki Experience! \n\n\n\nPlanning to attend Cinema Kabuki? Whether you are discovering kabuki for the first time or returning as a seasoned theatre lover\, this curated selection from the JFT Library invites you to extend your journey into the rich world of kabuki theatre—before and after the event! Discover how kabuki has evolved through the centuries\, explore actors’ lives on and off stage\, enjoy beautifully illustrated guides to its aesthetics\, and watch DVDs/Blu-rays of renowned plays with English soundtracks. Highlights include Kabuki: Five Classic Plays\, featuring a full English translation of Princess Sakurahime—perfect for revisiting the drama after the screening or preparing in advance. The library items are available in English and Japanese\, across print\, DVD/Blu-ray\, and ebook formats.   \n\n The curated library items are currently on display at JFT library. \n\n Apply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List       \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nIn conjunction with Kabuki Talks Series \nJanuary 10\, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall January 14\, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall January 20\, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall Join us for a special three-part talk series\, where we explore various aspects of Kabuki theatre in depth.  
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cinema-kabuki-2026-toronto/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening,Performance
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – May the Force Be with Children!  –
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of Japanese folktales\, creative stories\, songs\, and traditional music performances with Katari Japanese Storytellers\, celebrating the 30th anniversary! \nThis year’s theme\, “May the Force Be with Children!” celebrates Japan’s Children’s Day ( “Kodomo no Hi”\,「こどもの日」)\, a day dedicated to honoring children’s health and happiness. This theme brings us full circle\, paying tribute to the very first Katari festival in 1994\, which began as part of Children’s Week event—a journey that started with Children’s Day and continues to inspire new generations! \nFor 30 years\, Katari has been a bridge between cultures\, spreading Japanese folklore\, creativity\, and language to the diverse communities of Canada in English. This event welcomes all generations to experience the power of oral storytelling and the rich heritage of Japan. \nBring your family and friends\, and experience the joy of Japanese storytelling in a warm\, welcoming environment! \n  \nThe recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers! Here’s what audience said!:“Today’s presentation was amazing! I can’t believe I missed 29 years of this! Thank you for the presentation ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´ωﾟ)ﾟ｡” —Anonymous “Learnt more about the life of past people in different prefectures through song and poetry. Beautiful performance all around”—Anonymous “Discovered diverse range of storytelling and folk culture.”—John“Beautiful performance. Talented artists.”—Thu“Love the magic\, storytelling.”—Eddy“People in here (Canada) seem to preserve Japanese tradition\, which is great!”—Anonymous \n\nAudience: General (around 6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n\nProgramme:\n\n「一休さん」菊池幸工 / The Boy Monk by Koko Kikuchi\n「熊に遭ったらどうするか・アイヌの狩人」田中裕介 / Ainu Bear Hunter by Yusuke Tanaka\n「祭花第二番」（吉崎克彦・作曲）、「五木の子守唄」琴：藤井愛子/ Koto (Japanese harp) performance of Matsurika No.2 (Composed by Katsuhiko Yoshizaki) and Lullaby of Itsuki Region by Aiko Fujii-休憩- Intermission *Feel free to explore JFT Library’s physical collection and the special Children’s Day display\, with complimentary tea!\n「平和詩集と歌」菊池幸工、田中裕介、歌「ハナミズキ」秦佐千子 / Peace Poetry and Songs by Koko Kikuchi and Yusuke Tanaka (guitar)\, Hanamizuki by Sachiko Hata\n「玉すだれ」白藤青湖 / Traditional street performance Bamboo Blind by Seiko Shirafuji\n「北海盆唄」、「嘉瀬の奴踊り」、「ソーラン節」、「花笠音頭」ドッコイ・グループによる民謡合奏 / Folk music performance of Hokkai Bon-Uta\, Kase no Yakko Odori\, Soran Bushi\, Hanagasa Ondo by the group DOKKOI!\n\n唄：白藤青湖、秦佐千子 / Vocal by Seiko Shirafuji and Sachiko Hata　\n三味線：マーティン・ポーセン/ Shamisen by Martin Posen\n尺八と三味線：ジェリー・ミッゴールドリック/ Shakuhachi and Shamisen by Gerry McGoldrick \nDancers: Michiko Abe-Kozlows and Yoko Hyde\n\n\n「リメンバー・パールハーバー」梅沢ルイ / Remember Pearl Harbor by Rui Umezawa\n\n*The event closing time may be extended by 10-15 minutes depending on the progress of the programme.　 \n\nJFT Library is open from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm to the public on Sunday\, May 4. Feel free to explore our physical collection and the special Children’s Day display! Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nStorytellers\n Sachiko Hata Born in Hyogo\, Japan\, Sachiko is an active community worker and singer at various local community events and she loves painting and teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, while practicing Voice Yoga everyday. \n\n Koko Kikuchi Born 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\, Northern Japan.   \n\n Seiko Shirafuji Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in community events and local festivals since 1995. \n\n Yusuke Tanaka A veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari since 1994. He has been telling his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places such as New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \n\n Rui 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 latest publication\, Strange Tales Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan. \n\nMusicians\n Aiko Fujii Started learning koto\, shamisen and jiuta at an early age. She holds a koto teacher’s diploma in the Ikuta school from the Kyoto Todokai. Since 2017\, she has experienced many concerts abroad\, collaborative ensembles with other genres and teaching. \n\n Gerry McGoldrick He has been involved with traditional Japanese music for over thirty years\, and has played shamisen and shakuhachi in a variety of styles in Japan and Canada. A professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. \n\n Martin Posen He is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently playing and studying both Minyo and Tsugaru styles of shamisen. \n\nDancers\nMichiko Abe-Kozlowski Born in Hokkaido\, Michiko is a jewelry designer and retired law clerk and a member of the Urara Mimbu-kai\, she enjoys learning and sharing traditional Japanese folk dances. She also belongs to the Kimono Fan group that promotes Kimono dressing in Canada. \n\nYoko Hyde Born in Kanagawa\, Yoko is a member of a Japanese folk dance group “Urara Minbu-Kai”\, which formed 15 years ago. She loves traditional Japanese dance and practicing with different groups. She enjoys golfing and exercising with Nia daily. \n  \n\n  \nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library,Performance,Talk Event
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow –
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers!  \n \n  \nStep into a world of enchanting Japanese tales at our traditional storytelling event\, celebrating Japanese culture through captivating narratives\, folk songs\, and musical performances! \nAlthough the pandemic prevented us from holding in-person events for the past five years\, Katari has evolved into a cherished tradition\, spreading Japanese folklore\, creativity\, and language to the diverse communities of Canada. The Katari Japanese Storytellers’ programme showcases family-friendly traditional Japanese stories in English. This year’s theme\, “After every storm comes a rainbow” (「待てば海路の日和あり」) promises a celebration of resilience\, hope\, and the triumph of positivity in the face of challenges. \n\nAudience: General (6 yrs old and above) \nAdmission: Free (RSVP required) \nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \n\nProgramme:\n\n「座敷わらし」菊池幸工 / Tatami Room Boy by Koko Kikuchi\n「山姥（やまんば）」田中裕介 / Mountain Woman by Yusuke Tanaka\n「さくらさくら」唄：白藤青湖 / Song Sakura Sakura by Seiko Shirafuji    「春の海」琴：藤井愛子/ Koto solo The Spring Ocean by Aiko Fujii-休憩- Intermission\n グループ 弥栄 による民謡演奏 / Folk song performance by the group Iyasaka      「こきりこ節」/ Kokiriko-bushi      「津軽甚句」/ Tsugaru Jinku      唄と小太鼓：秦佐千子 / Vocal & Framedrum by Sachiko Hata\,       津軽三味線と尺八：Gerry McGoldrick /Tsugaru-shamisen & Shakuhachi by Gerry McGoldrick\,       津軽三味線：Martin Posen / Tsugaru-shamisen by Martin Posen\n「浦島太郎」森俊樹 / Urashima Taro by Toshiki Mori\n「無手勝流」梅沢ルイ / The Art of Fighting Without Fighting by Rui Umezawa\n\n*The event closing time may be extended by 10-15 minutes depending on the progress of the programme.　 \n\nJFT Library is open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, March 23. Feel free to explore our physical collection\, with complimentary tea! Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nStorytellers\n Sachiko Hata Born in Hyogo\, Japan\, Sachiko is an active community worker and singer at various local community events and she loves painting and teaching Etegami (picture card) craft\, while practicing Voice Yoga everyday. \n\n Koko Kikuchi Born 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\, Northern Japan. \n\n Toshiki Mori Toshiki started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai in Toronto and was invited to the Japan Festival 2020 in Ottawa. He currently lives in Yamagata\, Japan and has been actively performing at libraries and schools. \n\n Seiko Shirafuji Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in community events and local festivals since 1995. \n\n Yusuke Tanaka A veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari since 1994. He has been telling his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places such as New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \n\n Rui 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 latest publication\, Strange Tales Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan. \n\nMusicians\n Aiko Fujii Started learning koto\, shamisen and jiuta at an early age. She holds a koto teacher’s diploma in the Ikuta school from the Kyoto Todokai. Since 2017\, she has experienced many concerts abroad\, collaborative ensembles with other genres and teaching. \n\n Gerry McGoldrick He has been involved with traditional Japanese music for over thirty years\, and has played shamisen and shakuhachi in a variety of styles in Japan and Canada. A professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. \n\n Martin Posen He is an acoustic guitarist and composer and is currently studying Minyo and Tsugaru shamisen with Omodaka Akiko. \n\nCo-presented by\n  \nSupported by\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is now fully booked\, and registration is closed. Rush tickets will be available at the entrance on day of the event.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2024/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Library,Performance,Talk Event
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SUMMARY:Cinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto
DESCRIPTION:  \nCinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto\nJuly 16 & 17 ● TIFF Bell Lightbox\nIn High Definition on the Big Screen | Direct from Japan | Presented with English subtitles\nIncluding Canadian premieres of Kuruwa Bunshō and a new version of Murder in a Hell of Oil\nTicketed Admission: $25.71 per screening\, including tax and handling fees. \nKabuki 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. \nIn association with the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto. Presented by The Japan Foundation. \n\nCinema Kabuki Schedule\n♦ Saturday\, July 16\, 2022 \n1:00 PM [ Cinema Kabuki: 三人吉三 Three Thieves Named Kichisa ] 136 min. \n4:45 PM [ Cinema Kabuki: 廓文章 Kuruwa Bunshō ] 97 min. \n  \n♦ Sunday\, July 17\, 2022 \n1:00 PM [ Cinema Kabuki: 阿古屋 Akoya ] 93 min. \n4:00 PM [ Cinema Kabuki: 女殺油地獄 Murder in a Hell of Oil ] 103 min. \n  \nTo Buy Tickets:\nOnline: Tickets Available Here \nTelephone: 416-599-2033 (TIFF Bell Lightbox box office)\nTickets can also be purchased in-person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox box office\nTicketed Admission. All seats are assigned.\n$25.71 per screening\, including tax and handling fees. \n \n\n \nThree Thieves Named Kichisa\n(an urban outlaw story) \nSan’nin Kichisa\n三人吉三 \nKankuro\, Shichinosuke\, Matsuya 勘九郎、七之助、松也\nPremiered in 1860\nWritten by Kawatake Mokuami\nDirected for the stage and Cinema Kabuki by Kushida Kazuyoshi\nRecorded live at Theater Cocoon\, Shibuya\, Tokyo\, 2014\n136 min.\nSubtitled in English\nTrailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FikN3jxiLxU \nTrailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRmoN1_bGsg\nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php \nEarly 19th-century Edo (the former name of Tokyo) had juvenile delinquents and outlaws everywhere. Urban culture was overripe. Three thieves happen to meet on a dark New Year’s night. They feel compassion for each other instantly and vow brotherhood. But they do not know that this encounter is only one milestone of their fate. Long before the three meet\, their lives have already been entangled. An intricate web of destiny eventually drives them to their deaths. Kankuro\, Shichinosuke\, and Matsuya are three of the most promising young Kabuki actors. This classic play is given new life by these young talents in an unconventional production by Kushida at a contemporary venue\, Theater Cocoon\, located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo\, known as the Street of Youth. \n\n \n\n \nKuruwa Bunshō – Yoshidaya (Love Letters in Pleasure Quarters)\n(A rendezvous in pleasure quarter) \nKuruwa Bunshō – Yoshidaya\n廓文章 吉田屋 くるわ ぶんしょう よしだや \nNizaemon\, Tamasaburo 仁左衛門、玉三郎\nPremiered in 1793 as a puppet theatre play\nPremiered as a Kabuki play in 1808\nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, April 2009\n97 min.\nSubtitled in English\nTrailer: https://youtu.be/r8-chzGpNJY\nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/kuruwa_bunsho.php \nThe role of Izaemon is performed in the style of wagoto\, one of Kabuki’s stock characters. Although these wagoto-type men are not powerful physically and financially\, Izaemon is such a charmer and the most popular one in the pleasure quarter\, who is sensitive\, childlike\, funny\, and handsome. After a long absence Izaemon tries to reconnect with his lover\, the courtesan Yūgiri\, for a rendezvous. She has been missing him so much that she is lovesick\, yet he accuses her of being unfaithful. This teasing is part of a flirtation\, and the emotional exchanges of the love scene unfold in choreographed movements to the sensuous accompaniment of two groups of music ensembles\, Gidayū and Tokiwazu. These idealized beautiful lovers\, like a fairy-tale prince and princess\, are performed by Kabuki’s golden couple Nizaemon and Tamasaburo.\n\n \n\n \nAkoya\n(a historical epic with Gidayū music accompaniment) \nDannoura Kabuto Gunki\n壇浦兜軍記 だんのうら かぶと ぐんき \nTamasaburo\, Kikunosuke\, Kanzaburo 玉三郎、菊之助、勘三郎\nPremiered in 1732 as a puppet theatre play\nWritten by Bunkōdō and Hasegawa Senshi\nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, October 2015\n93 min.\nSubtitled in English\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjSwZYxL2bU\nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php \nDefeated Samurai commander Kagekiyo vanishes and is searched for by the victorious Genji clan. Courtesan Akoya\, Kagekiyo’s lover\, is arrested and interrogated to learn the hideout of Kagekiyo. The interrogator confronts Akoya with an emotionally\, sophisticatedly elevated way of torture to pull out the truth from this dedicated lover; instead of violence or pain\, three music instruments are used to hear the clarity in tones as a reflection of the honesty of her mind. Actually playing three instruments onstage\, plus singing\, Tamasaburo realizes magnificently one of the most challenging Kabuki female roles.\n \n\n \nMurder in a Hell of Oil\n(a murder story) \nOnna Goroshi Abura no Jigoku\n女殺油地獄　おんなごろし あぶらの じごく \nKoshiro\, Ennosuke 幸四郎、猿之助\nPremiered as a Bunraku puppet play in 1721\nWritten by CHIKAMATSU Monzaemon\nPremiered as a Kabuki play in 1909\nRecorded live at Shochiku-za Theatre\, Osaka\, July 2018\n103 min.\nSubtitled in English\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WP1hOZjwTU\nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/abura_no_jigoku.php \nIn Osaka\, the centre of commerce in 18th-century Japan\, Yohei is the prodigal son of an oil merchant who consumes the family fortune pursuing “pleasures of the night”. In spite of the heartfelt concern of his mother and stepfather\, Yohei will not give up. Finally cornered by loan sharks\, Yohei begs Okichi\, the wife of a fellow oil merchant\, for money. Upon her refusal\, Yohei turns into a cruel murderer. Blood and oil gush in Kabuki’s most spectacular murder scene. Koshirō and Ennosuke\, members of the younger generations of Kabuki actors\, face the challenge of this masterpiece under the supervision of Nizaemon\, a Living National Treasure.\n \n\nシネマ歌舞伎\nハイ・デフィニションの大画面で観る歌舞伎\nHDカメラ8台が捉え、高画質シネマ・プロジェクターで映写、６チャンネル音響で再生される、歌舞伎の醍醐味。\n映画館いっぱいの、生の臨場感と華麗な舞台の魅力。\n全作品英語字幕付 \n♦ Saturday\, July 16\, 2022 \n1:00 PM [Cinema Kabuki: 三人吉三 Three Thieves Named Kichisa] 136 min. \n4:45 PM [Cinema Kabuki: 廓文章 Kuruwa Bunshō] 97 min. \n  \n♦ Sunday\, July 17\, 2022 \n1:00 PM [Cinema Kabuki: 阿古屋 Akoya] 93 min. \n4:00 PM [Cinema Kabuki: 女殺油地獄 Murder in a Hell of Oil] 103 min. \n  \nオンラインチケット購入 \n電話416-599-2033　または対人で、ライトボツクス入場券販売窓口まで\n入場券料各上映　$25.71税手数料込　全席指定 \n\n\n三人吉三 \n世話物串田和美新演出版\n英題 Three Thieves Named Kichisa\n河竹黙阿弥作\n1860年初演\n劇場舞台新演出: 串田和美\n2014年東京渋谷シアター・コクーンでライヴ収録\nシネマ歌舞伎監督: 串田和美\n136分\n予告編 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FikN3jxiLxU\n予告編 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRmoN1_bGsg\n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php\n日本語あらすじ: https://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/662/ \n19世紀初めの江戸、大都市の爛熟した文化の最下部には、不良や無法者が蠢いていた。三人の盗人が新年の夜の闇の中で出会い、不思議な共感に導かれて義兄弟の契りを結ぶ。その時三人の誰もが、この出会いは、連綿と続く彼らの運命の糸の皮肉なもつれの、ほんの一部でしかなかった事に気づく術もなかった。三人が顔を合わせるはるか以前に、彼らの人生はもつれ合っていた。運命の網は三人をからめ捕り、ついには死に至らしめる。三人の頼もしい若手歌舞伎俳優、勘九郎・七之助・松也が大暴れ、串田和美の革新的な演出で、古典作品に新たな息吹が与えられる。若者の街、東京渋谷のシアター・コクーンでの実況録画をもとに、串田和美が新たなシネマ歌舞伎版を監督。 \n\n\n廓文章 吉田屋\nくるわ ぶんしょう よしだや \n上方歌舞伎恋模様\n英題 Love Letters in Pleasure Quarters\n近松門左衛門作\n1732年人形浄瑠璃初演\n2015年10月東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録\n93分\n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-chzGpNJY\n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/kuruwa_bunsho.php\n日本語あらすじ: https://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/514/ \nはんなりとした演技に代表される歌舞伎和事芸の神髄を、仁左衛門が伊左衛門役で見せる。腕力も財力もなく、頼りないにもかかわらず、モテモテで、誰からも好かれ、楽しく明るく、繊細でやくしく、無邪気なほどに純粋無垢な色男が、大阪新町の絶世の花魁夕霧と恋仲。しばらく仁左衛門の足が遠のいている間に、夕霧は恋煩いでやつれてしまう。久しぶりの再会に、仁左衛門はすねるは愚痴るはの悪態づく、しかしこれもすべては恋の駆け引き。歌舞伎の黄金コンビ仁左衛門玉三郎の美男美女の邂逅が、義太夫と常磐津の二つの楽曲の掛け合いに乗り、ほとんど舞踊劇化した官能的かつ寓話的な場面に描かれていく。 \n\n \n阿古屋\nだんのうら かぶと ぐんき \n壇浦兜軍記 だんのうら かぶと ぐんき\n時代物義太夫狂言\n英題　Dannoura Kabuto Gunki\n近松門左衛門作\n1732年人形浄瑠璃初演\n2015年10月東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録\n93分\n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GPDeY3nNmSM\n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php\n英語あらすじ: https://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/\n日本語あらすじ: https://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/2134/ \n源平合戦の最中、敗軍の将平景清の逃走先が、景清の愛人、京都五条坂の遊女阿古屋に問いただされる。拷問で口を割らせようとする岩永を押さえ、秩父庄司重忠は、阿古屋に三種類の楽器の演奏を求める。心にやましいものがあれば、楽の音に自ずと乱れが生じるとて、景清の行方を知らないと言い張る阿古屋の言葉の真偽が音楽で問われる。琴・三味線・胡弓を役者自身で演奏し、唄も歌う阿古屋は、女形最大の難役。現代歌舞伎女形の最高峰、人間国宝の坂東玉三郎の代表作、絢爛豪華な舞台。 \n\n\n女殺油地獄\nおんなごろし あぶらの じごく \n世話物殺人ドラマ\n英題　Murder in a Hell of Oil\n出演　幸四郎、猿之助\n近松門左衛門作\n1721年人形浄瑠璃初演\n1909年歌舞伎初演\n2018年7月大阪松竹座でライヴ収録\n103分\n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WP1hOZjwTU\n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/abura_no_jigoku.php\n日本語あらすじ: https://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/1450/ \n元禄文化咲き誇る商都大阪で現実の事件を基に、日本のシェイクスピア、近松門左衛門が描く、ある都会的な消費生活者の破綻。商家の道楽息子が借金返済に窮して陥る、家庭内暴力と金目当ての殺人の濃密な世界に、若手歌舞伎俳優幸四郎・猿之助が、人間国宝仁左衛門の監修を受けて挑戦。油の大桶を次々に引き倒しながらの、血まみれ油まみれの殺し場が、圧巻。
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cinemakabuki2022/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6466182;-79.3902373
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20261006T204708
CREATED:20191107T222443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T192318Z
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SUMMARY:KYOGEN Performance
DESCRIPTION:***Due to popular demand\, we are no longer accepting reservations for this performance***\nA Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations: \nKyogen Performance\nCo-presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n  \n \nWHAT IS KYOGEN? An Introduction to Nohgaku Excerpted from the National Noh Theatre of Japan\, Japan Arts Council Website \nNoh and Kyogen are Japanese traditional performing arts that have a long history. They are performed on the same stage and are collectively referred to as “Nohgaku.” The two are staged frequently even now and continue to awe and inspire us. Noh and Kyogen have had various influences on Bunraku and Kabuki as well as opera and contemporary theatre. \nKyogen: Spoken comedy revolving around conversations \nKyogen is a theatrical performance in which the story unfolds through human conversations. It draws on the daily events of the period in which the plays are set\, with many of the characters being archetypal characters one would find anywhere. Based on satire and comedy\, Kyogen amusingly depicts strong-willed ordinary people by typifying characters and exaggerating their gestures. Its repertoire is diverse\, and may include music and dance. To learn more about Kyogen\, please click the topics below; \nKyogen Stage and Structure    Flow of Kyogen Plays  Expressive Elements in Nohgaku \nPerformers   Kyogen Techniques   Kyogen Characters   Kyogen Costumes \n\nPROGRAM FOR DECEMBER 2\, 2019 PERFORMANCE\nPlease note: Kyogen plays to be performed in Japanese (without English subtitles). Introduction & costume demonstration in Japanese with English interpretation \nOtōfu Kyōgen\nJust like Tōfu\, bean curd\, The Shigeyama Kyogen troupe bills itself as “Otofu Kyogen”\, as tofu is something that can be enjoyed by everyone at any time\, never gets boring and is always tasteful. They are on their way to Toronto to treat you to Japan’s traditions and laughter. [Names in traditional Japanese name order\, Last name > First name] \nINTRODUCTION By Matsumoto Kaoru\nKYOGEN PLAY TITLE: Yobikoe\, Call Out 狂言『呼声』【よびこえ】\nPERFORMERS \nShite\, leading character\, servant Taro: SHIGEYAMA SENGORO \nAdo\, supporting character\, master: IGUCHI TATSUYA \nAdo\, supporting character\, servant Jiro: YAMASHITA MORIYUKI \nCOSTUME DEMONSTRATION\nKYOGEN PLAY TITLE: Inabadō Temple 狂言『因幡堂』【いなばどう】\nPERFORMERS \nShite\, leading character\, man: MATSUMOTO KAORU \nAdo\, supporting character\, his wife: YAMASHITA MORIYUKI \nKōken\, onstage assistant: IGUCHI TATUSYA \n  \nPERFORMERS FROM SHIGEYAMA OTOFU KYOGEN:\nSHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV　十四世 茂山 千五郎 \n \nMATSUMOTO Kaoru　松本 薫 \n \nIGUCHI Tatsuya　井口 竜也 \n \nYAMASHITA Moriyuki　山下 守之 \n \n  \n \n  \n \n***Due to popular demand\, we are no longer accepting reservations for this performance***
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kyogen-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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:20191110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T193000
DTSTAMP:20261006T204708
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SUMMARY:YOSE ARTS performances in Canada
DESCRIPTION:YOSE ARTS Performances in Canada\nA project of The Japan Arts Council in support of international art exchange \n\nDATE: Sunday November 10\, 2019 \nTIME: 6:30 PM (doors open 30 minutes before) \nVENUE: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nJoin us for an evening of Yose Arts\, a traditional form of Japanese entertainment from the Edo period that centres around Rakugo\, a form of comedy and storytelling. Together with Rakugo\, there will be a Daikagura performance and Kami Kiri paper cutting performance. \nFortune favours those who laugh!  Fully experience the energies of yose!!  Don’t dare miss the English rakugo “Funatoku” (“Toku the Boatman”) along with Japanese pieces!!! \nPROGRAM AND PERFORMERS \n\nDaikagura Performance – Kagami Michiyo\nKami Kiri Paper Cutting – Hayashiya Imamaru\nRakugo – Sanshotei Charaku\n\n\n日本芸術文化振興会国際芸術交流支援事業「カナダ寄席演芸公演」 \n  \n笑う門には福来る！　寄席の賑わいをたっぷり味わってください。英語落語には「船徳」を、日本語での落語もお聞き逃しなく！ \n【日時】２０１９年１１月１０日（日）　午後６時３０分開演 \n【演目・出演】 \n\n太神楽曲芸 鏡味味千代（かがみ　みちよ）\n紙切り 林家今丸（はやしや　いままる）\n落語 三笑亭茶楽（さんしょうてい　ちゃらく）\n\nCo-presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yose-arts-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20261006T204708
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SUMMARY:Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto\nNovember 9 & 10\nAt TIFF Bell Lightbox \nin High Definition on the Big Screen \nDirect from Japan \nSubtitled in English \nincluding Canadian premiere of Akoya \n  \n  \nKabuki 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. \n________________________________________ \nCinema Kabuki\nTIFF Bell Lightbox \n350 King Street West\, Toronto \n  \nSaturday\, November 9\, 2019 \n11:30 am Kumagai’s Camp \n2:00 pm Dōjōji – A Lover’s Duet  \n  \nSunday\, November 10\, 2019 \n11:00 am Akoya NEW \n1:30 pm Three Thieves Named Kichisa \n  \nAdvanced tickets on sale on October 9\, 2019 \nOnline at https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff3/#/ \nand in person at the Lightbox box office \nPer screening\, each program $24.80\, including tax and handling charge \n  \nFor more information: www.jftor.org \n416.966.1600 ex.229 \n\nKumagai’s Camp \n(a samurai tragedy) \nKumagai Jin’ya \n  \nPremiered in 1751 as a puppet theatre play \nWritten by Namika Sōsuke \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2010 \n104 min. \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLsXQXWbDjU \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/kumagai.php \n  \nA samurai hero struggles on the battlefield. But on his day of triumph\, Kumagai\, one of the commanding officers\, suffers in agony trying to fulfill his duty and devotion to his lord Yoshitsune. This play was originally written for the puppet theatre and\, through its formal structure\, achieves the passion and solemnity of classic drama. A powerful warrior is transformed from a statuesque figure to a pure victim of the inhumanity of war. This character development is depicted stylistically through the sung narration of Gidayū music. Three Living National Treasures—Kichiemon\, Tomijuro\, and Tojuro—create a splendid tableau of historical grandeur. \n\nDōjōji – A Lover’s Duet \n(a dance performance) \nKyokanoko Musume Ninin Dōjōji \n二人道成寺　京鹿子娘二人道成寺　きょうかのこ むすめににん どうじょうじ \n \nPremiered in 1753 \nDirected for Cinema Kabuki by Naoya Hasumi \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2006 \n71 minutes \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GPDeY3nNmSM \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/ninin_dojoji.php \n  \nTamasaburo\, one of Japan’s most renowned dancers\, and rising star Kikunosuke create elegant mirror images to underscore the beauty and eroticism of one soul divided by the sacred and the profane in Dōjōji – A Lover’s Duet.  Abandoning the sacred path has transformed a beautiful young woman into a serpent. Dancing at a dedication ceremony for a temple bell\, the woman/serpent rediscovers her higher self. \n\nAkoya \n(a historical epic with Gidayū music accompaniment) \nDannoura Kabuto Gunki \n壇浦兜軍記 だんのうら かぶと ぐんき \n \nPremiered in 1732 as a puppet theatre play \nWritten by Bunkōdō and Hasegawa Senshi \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2015 \n93 minutes \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GPDeY3nNmSM \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php \n  \nDefeated Samurai commander Kagekiyo vanishes and is searched for by the victorious Genji clan. Courtesan Akoya\, Kagekiyo’s lover\, is arrested and interrogated to learn the hideout of Kagekiyo. The interrogator confronts Akoya with an emotionally\, sophisticatedly elevated way of torture to pull out the truth from this dedicated lover; instead of violence or pain\, three music instruments are used to hear the clarity in tones as a reflection of the honesty of her mind. Actually playing three instruments onstage\, plus singing\, Tamasaburo realizes magnificently one of the most challenging Kabuki female roles. \n\nThree Thieves Named Kichisa \n(an urban outlaw story) \nSan’nin Kichisa \n三人吉三 \n \nPremiered in 1860 \nWritten by Kawatake Mokuami \nDirected for the stage and Cinema Kabuki by Kushida Kazuyoshi \nRecorded live at Theater Cocoon\, Shibuya\, Tokyo\, 2014 \n136 min. \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=oBtmU5KSkmQ \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRmoN1_bGsg \nSynopsis and background: \nhttp://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php \n  \nEarly 19th-century Edo (the former name of Tokyo) had juvenile delinquents and outlaws everywhere. Urban culture was overripe. Three thieves happen to meet on a dark New Year’s night. They feel compassion for each other instantly and vow brotherhood. But they do not know that this encounter is only one milestone of their fate. Long before the three meet\, their lives have already been entangled. An intricate web of destiny eventually drives them to their deaths. Kankuro\, Shichinosuke\, and Matsuya are three of the most promising young Kabuki actors. This classic play is given new life by these young talents in an unconventional production by Kushida at a contemporary venue\, Theater Cocoon\, located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo\, known as the Street of Youth. \n  \nIn association with Consulate General of Japan in Toronto \nPresented by The Japan Foundation \nFor more information: 416.966.1600 ext.229 \nwww.jftor.org \n\nシネマ歌舞伎2019トロント \n2019年11月9日・10日 \nトロント上映十周年、3年ぶり8回目となるシネマ歌舞伎上映 \nHDハイ・デフィニションの大画面で観る歌舞伎 \n全作品英語字幕付 \n  \nTIFF Bellライトボックス \nTIFF Bell Lightbox \n350 King Street West\, Toronto \n日加修好90周年記念 \n入場料: 各上映$20＋税・手数料 \n前売り:　オンラインで販売中　tiff.net/specialevents \n当日売り:　上映館にて \n在トロント日本国総領事館、国際交流基金共催 \n問い合わせ: 416.966.1600 x.229 \n  \n【上映日程・上映作品】\n11月9日（土曜）午前11時30分　『熊谷陣屋』 \n『一谷嫩軍記』【いちのたに、ふたば、 ぐんき】時代物義太夫狂言（武家の戦の悲劇） \n英題Kumagai’s Camp \n2010年東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録　104分　英語字幕 \n武将の戦いは心身の奥深くにまで及ぶ。勝利の日にも、主君義経への忠義と献身を全うするため、熊谷直実は苦衷の底にある。もともと人形浄瑠璃のために書かれた本作では、その様式的な構造が、古典的なドラマの格式を高めている。無双の武人が、彫刻的に佇立するような存在から、無情な戦争の哀れな犠牲者へと急転落する。こうした人物像の変化は、義太夫節の声と三味線によって骨太に描かれ、舞台上には、吉衛門・富十郎・藤十郎の三人の人間国宝が、華麗な歴史絵巻を繰り広げる。 \n  \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLsXQXWbDjU \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/kumagai.php \n  \n11月9日（土曜）午後2時　『二人道成寺』 \n  \n『京鹿子娘二人道成寺』【きょうかのこ、むすめ、 ににん 、どうじょうじ】所作事（舞踊作品） \n英題Dojoji – A Lover’s Duet \n71分　2006年東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録　英語字幕 \n長唄舞踊の最高峰であり、女形芸の究極とも言われるのが『京鹿子娘道成寺』。その二人版改作である『二人娘道成寺』を、玉三郎が一人の女性の執念が二人の肉体で表現される作品として新解釈、歌舞伎界の若きホープ菊之助を得て、めくるめく美の世界が花開く。二人は時に寸分違わぬ密度で息を合わせ、時には鏡に映る姿のように対称を守り、またある時は身振りと目線で対話し心を通わせ合う。江戸の女性美は、華やかに、悩ましく官能的に、そしてあどけなく、観る者の心を掴んで離さない。桜花爛漫の舞台に、春を迎える色鮮やかな演目。 \n  \n  \n  \n11月10日（日曜）午前11時　『阿古屋琴責め』　 \n『壇浦兜軍記』【だんのうら、かぶと、ぐんき】時代物義太夫狂言 \n英題 Akoya \n人形浄瑠璃として初演1732年　文耕堂・長谷川千四作 \n歌舞伎初演1738年 \n93分　2015年10月東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録 \n       英語字幕 \n戦い敗れた平家の将景清は、源氏に追われる身。その景清の愛人、京都五条坂の遊女阿古屋が詮議の場へ引き出され、恋人の行方を尋問される。詮議に当たる重忠は、肉体の苦痛に訴える拷問を敢えて避け、三種類の楽器を阿古屋に奏でさせる。奏者に心やましきものがあれば、おのずと楽の音が濁り乱れるはず。舞台上で琴・三味線・胡弓を実際に演奏し、歌い、かつ恋人への情熱と身の潔白を吐露する難役中の難役に、現代歌舞伎女形の最高峰玉三郎が挑む。 \n  \n  \n三種の楽器の音色に現れるか、恋の真と敗軍の将の行方 \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=LjSwZYxL2bU \n日本語あらすじ: http://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/2134 \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php \n  \n11月10日（日曜）午後1時30分　『三人吉三』 \n『三人吉三廓初買』【さんにん きちさ くるわの はつかい】世話物（裏街の無法者達の物語） \n　　　英題 Three Thieves Named Kichisa \n1860年初演　河竹黙阿弥作 \n舞台演出・シネマ歌舞伎監督　串田和美 \n136分　2014年東京渋谷シアター・コクーンでライヴ収録 \n英語字幕 \n  \n  \n19世紀初めの江戸、大都市の爛熟した文化の最下部には、不良や無法者が蠢いていた。三人の盗人が新年の夜の闇の中で出会い、不思議な共感に導かれて義兄弟の契りを結ぶ。その時三人の誰もが、この出会いは、連綿と続く彼らの運命の糸の皮肉なもつれの、ほんの一部でしかなかった事に気づく術もなかった。三人が顔を合わせるはるか以前に、彼らの人生はもつれ合っていた。運命の網は三人をからめ捕り、ついには死に至らしめる。三人の頼もしい若手歌舞伎俳優、勘九郎・七之助・松也が大暴れ、串田和美の革新的な演出で、古典作品に新たな息吹が与えられる。若者の街、東京渋谷のシアター・コクーンでの実況録画。 \n  \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FikN3jxiLxU \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php \n \n[END]
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cinema-kabuki-2019-nov-10/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6466182;-79.3902373
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20261006T204708
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T140939Z
UID:41217-1573257600-1573343999@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:Cinema Kabuki 2019 TORONTO
DESCRIPTION:Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto\nNovember 9 & 10\nAt TIFF Bell Lightbox \nin High Definition on the Big Screen \nDirect from Japan \nSubtitled in English \nincluding Canadian premiere of Akoya \n  \n  \nKabuki 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. \n________________________________________ \nCinema Kabuki\nTIFF Bell Lightbox \n350 King Street West\, Toronto \n  \nSaturday\, November 9\, 2019 \n11:30 am Kumagai’s Camp \n2:00 pm Dōjōji – A Lover’s Duet  \n  \nSunday\, November 10\, 2019 \n11:00 am Akoya NEW \n1:30 pm Three Thieves Named Kichisa \n  \nAdvanced tickets on sale on October 9\, 2019 \nOnline at https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff3/#/ \nand in person at the Lightbox box office \nPer screening\, each program $24.80\, including tax and handling charge \n  \nFor more information: www.jftor.org \n416.966.1600 ex.229 \n\nKumagai’s Camp \n(a samurai tragedy) \nKumagai Jin’ya \n  \nPremiered in 1751 as a puppet theatre play \nWritten by Namika Sōsuke \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2010 \n104 min. \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLsXQXWbDjU \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/kumagai.php \n  \nA samurai hero struggles on the battlefield. But on his day of triumph\, Kumagai\, one of the commanding officers\, suffers in agony trying to fulfill his duty and devotion to his lord Yoshitsune. This play was originally written for the puppet theatre and\, through its formal structure\, achieves the passion and solemnity of classic drama. A powerful warrior is transformed from a statuesque figure to a pure victim of the inhumanity of war. This character development is depicted stylistically through the sung narration of Gidayū music. Three Living National Treasures—Kichiemon\, Tomijuro\, and Tojuro—create a splendid tableau of historical grandeur. \n\nDōjōji – A Lover’s Duet \n(a dance performance) \nKyokanoko Musume Ninin Dōjōji \n二人道成寺　京鹿子娘二人道成寺　きょうかのこ むすめににん どうじょうじ \n \nPremiered in 1753 \nDirected for Cinema Kabuki by Naoya Hasumi \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2006 \n71 minutes \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GPDeY3nNmSM \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/ninin_dojoji.php \n  \nTamasaburo\, one of Japan’s most renowned dancers\, and rising star Kikunosuke create elegant mirror images to underscore the beauty and eroticism of one soul divided by the sacred and the profane in Dōjōji – A Lover’s Duet.  Abandoning the sacred path has transformed a beautiful young woman into a serpent. Dancing at a dedication ceremony for a temple bell\, the woman/serpent rediscovers her higher self. \n\nAkoya \n(a historical epic with Gidayū music accompaniment) \nDannoura Kabuto Gunki \n壇浦兜軍記 だんのうら かぶと ぐんき \n \nPremiered in 1732 as a puppet theatre play \nWritten by Bunkōdō and Hasegawa Senshi \nRecorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2015 \n93 minutes \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GPDeY3nNmSM \nSynopsis and background: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php \n  \nDefeated Samurai commander Kagekiyo vanishes and is searched for by the victorious Genji clan. Courtesan Akoya\, Kagekiyo’s lover\, is arrested and interrogated to learn the hideout of Kagekiyo. The interrogator confronts Akoya with an emotionally\, sophisticatedly elevated way of torture to pull out the truth from this dedicated lover; instead of violence or pain\, three music instruments are used to hear the clarity in tones as a reflection of the honesty of her mind. Actually playing three instruments onstage\, plus singing\, Tamasaburo realizes magnificently one of the most challenging Kabuki female roles. \n\nThree Thieves Named Kichisa \n(an urban outlaw story) \nSan’nin Kichisa \n三人吉三 \n \nPremiered in 1860 \nWritten by Kawatake Mokuami \nDirected for the stage and Cinema Kabuki by Kushida Kazuyoshi \nRecorded live at Theater Cocoon\, Shibuya\, Tokyo\, 2014 \n136 min. \nSubtitled in English \nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=oBtmU5KSkmQ \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRmoN1_bGsg \nSynopsis and background: \nhttp://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php \n  \nEarly 19th-century Edo (the former name of Tokyo) had juvenile delinquents and outlaws everywhere. Urban culture was overripe. Three thieves happen to meet on a dark New Year’s night. They feel compassion for each other instantly and vow brotherhood. But they do not know that this encounter is only one milestone of their fate. Long before the three meet\, their lives have already been entangled. An intricate web of destiny eventually drives them to their deaths. Kankuro\, Shichinosuke\, and Matsuya are three of the most promising young Kabuki actors. This classic play is given new life by these young talents in an unconventional production by Kushida at a contemporary venue\, Theater Cocoon\, located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo\, known as the Street of Youth. \n  \nIn association with Consulate General of Japan in Toronto \nPresented by The Japan Foundation \nFor more information: 416.966.1600 ext.229 \nwww.jftor.org \n\nシネマ歌舞伎2019トロント \n2019年11月9日・10日 \nトロント上映十周年、3年ぶり8回目となるシネマ歌舞伎上映 \nHDハイ・デフィニションの大画面で観る歌舞伎 \n全作品英語字幕付 \n  \nTIFF Bellライトボックス \nTIFF Bell Lightbox \n350 King Street West\, Toronto \n日加修好90周年記念 \n入場料: 各上映$20＋税・手数料 \n前売り:　オンラインで販売中　tiff.net/specialevents \n当日売り:　上映館にて \n在トロント日本国総領事館、国際交流基金共催 \n問い合わせ: 416.966.1600 x.229 \n  \n【上映日程・上映作品】\n11月9日（土曜）午前11時30分　『熊谷陣屋』 \n『一谷嫩軍記』【いちのたに、ふたば、 ぐんき】時代物義太夫狂言（武家の戦の悲劇） \n英題Kumagai’s Camp \n2010年東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録　104分　英語字幕 \n武将の戦いは心身の奥深くにまで及ぶ。勝利の日にも、主君義経への忠義と献身を全うするため、熊谷直実は苦衷の底にある。もともと人形浄瑠璃のために書かれた本作では、その様式的な構造が、古典的なドラマの格式を高めている。無双の武人が、彫刻的に佇立するような存在から、無情な戦争の哀れな犠牲者へと急転落する。こうした人物像の変化は、義太夫節の声と三味線によって骨太に描かれ、舞台上には、吉衛門・富十郎・藤十郎の三人の人間国宝が、華麗な歴史絵巻を繰り広げる。 \n  \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLsXQXWbDjU \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/kumagai.php \n  \n11月9日（土曜）午後2時　『二人道成寺』 \n  \n『京鹿子娘二人道成寺』【きょうかのこ、むすめ、 ににん 、どうじょうじ】所作事（舞踊作品） \n英題Dojoji – A Lover’s Duet \n71分　2006年東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録　英語字幕 \n長唄舞踊の最高峰であり、女形芸の究極とも言われるのが『京鹿子娘道成寺』。その二人版改作である『二人娘道成寺』を、玉三郎が一人の女性の執念が二人の肉体で表現される作品として新解釈、歌舞伎界の若きホープ菊之助を得て、めくるめく美の世界が花開く。二人は時に寸分違わぬ密度で息を合わせ、時には鏡に映る姿のように対称を守り、またある時は身振りと目線で対話し心を通わせ合う。江戸の女性美は、華やかに、悩ましく官能的に、そしてあどけなく、観る者の心を掴んで離さない。桜花爛漫の舞台に、春を迎える色鮮やかな演目。 \n  \n  \n  \n11月10日（日曜）午前11時　『阿古屋琴責め』　 \n『壇浦兜軍記』【だんのうら、かぶと、ぐんき】時代物義太夫狂言 \n英題 Akoya \n人形浄瑠璃として初演1732年　文耕堂・長谷川千四作 \n歌舞伎初演1738年 \n93分　2015年10月東京歌舞伎座でライヴ収録 \n       英語字幕 \n戦い敗れた平家の将景清は、源氏に追われる身。その景清の愛人、京都五条坂の遊女阿古屋が詮議の場へ引き出され、恋人の行方を尋問される。詮議に当たる重忠は、肉体の苦痛に訴える拷問を敢えて避け、三種類の楽器を阿古屋に奏でさせる。奏者に心やましきものがあれば、おのずと楽の音が濁り乱れるはず。舞台上で琴・三味線・胡弓を実際に演奏し、歌い、かつ恋人への情熱と身の潔白を吐露する難役中の難役に、現代歌舞伎女形の最高峰玉三郎が挑む。 \n  \n  \n三種の楽器の音色に現れるか、恋の真と敗軍の将の行方 \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=LjSwZYxL2bU \n日本語あらすじ: http://enmokudb.kabuki.ne.jp/repertoire/2134 \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/akoya.php \n  \n11月10日（日曜）午後1時30分　『三人吉三』 \n『三人吉三廓初買』【さんにん きちさ くるわの はつかい】世話物（裏街の無法者達の物語） \n　　　英題 Three Thieves Named Kichisa \n1860年初演　河竹黙阿弥作 \n舞台演出・シネマ歌舞伎監督　串田和美 \n136分　2014年東京渋谷シアター・コクーンでライヴ収録 \n英語字幕 \n  \n  \n19世紀初めの江戸、大都市の爛熟した文化の最下部には、不良や無法者が蠢いていた。三人の盗人が新年の夜の闇の中で出会い、不思議な共感に導かれて義兄弟の契りを結ぶ。その時三人の誰もが、この出会いは、連綿と続く彼らの運命の糸の皮肉なもつれの、ほんの一部でしかなかった事に気づく術もなかった。三人が顔を合わせるはるか以前に、彼らの人生はもつれ合っていた。運命の網は三人をからめ捕り、ついには死に至らしめる。三人の頼もしい若手歌舞伎俳優、勘九郎・七之助・松也が大暴れ、串田和美の革新的な演出で、古典作品に新たな息吹が与えられる。若者の街、東京渋谷のシアター・コクーンでの実況録画。 \n  \n予告編: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FikN3jxiLxU \n英語あらすじ: http://www.kabuki21.com/sannin_kichisa.php \n \n[END]
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cinema-kabuki-2019-nov-9/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6466182;-79.3902373
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190823T210000
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CREATED:20190710T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T153122Z
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SUMMARY:AGA-SHIO
DESCRIPTION:AGA-SHIO in Concert\nFriday August 23\, 2019 @7:30 PM\nKobayashi Hall\, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre\n6 Garamond Court\, Toronto\nTo Purchase TICKETS:\n$25.00 / $22.00 for JCCC members\n– HST included. General Seating. Tickets are non-refundable.\n– Tickets available May 13.\nClick here to purchase tickets online or call JCCC here: 416.441.2345\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto presents AGA-SHIO\, a Piano and Tsugaru Shamisen duo that blend the passionate energy of Japanese folk music together with contemporary music\, creating an entirely new form of Japanese music. \nThe unit “AGA-SHIO” was formed by Hiromitsu Agatsuma and Satoru Shionoya aiming at fusing eastern and western instruments; Tsugaru Shamisen -a Japanese traditional 3 strings’ lute- and piano. \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS:\n\n\n\nHiromitsu Agatsuma \nShamisen Player \nHiromitsu Agatsuma began playing the Tsugaru-shamisen at age six. He won in numerous competitions\, becoming a renowned performer in the traditional Japanese music scene since his youth. His reputation grew as he incorporated genres such as jazz and rock into his music\, and made his major debut in 2001. \n\nShowMore on Hiromitsu Agatsuma here \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSatoru Shionoya \nPianist/Composer/Producer \nSatoru Shionoya studied music composition at Tokyo University of the Arts. While he was still a student he started his 10 year career as the pianist of the Japanese salsa band Orquesta De La Luz (1986-1996). The group won the United Nations Peace Medal in 1993 and was a U.S. Grammy Award nominee in 1995. During this time\, he performed with Tito Puente\, Dave Valentin and Santana. \n\nShowMore on Satoru Shionoya here \n\n\nAGA-SHIO performing Jon-Kara Kan here > \nAGA-SHIO performing Rhapsody Kan here > \nAGA-SHIO performing Shuffincity here > \n\nThose two musicians met in 2004. The music and sound expressed in their first album “AGA-SHIO” (Avex\, 2009) are a completely new style of Japan-originated contemporary music which entails strong energy that Japanese folk music produces as well as the consistency performed by piano. \nAGA-SHIO has toured not only in Japan but also in Europe and Africa in 2010 (Germany\, Czech\, Egypt\, France\, Spain\, Congo\, South Africa) and in Europe in 2014 (Czech\, France\, Italy\, Germany\, Hungary). \nGenerously Supported By: \n\nMedia Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to purchase tickets online or call JCCC here: 416.441.2345 \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/aga-shio/
LOCATION:JCCC (Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre)\, 6 Garamond Ct.\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1Z5 \, Canada
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SUMMARY:Modern Wagashi/ Japanese Confectionery Art with Junichi Mitsubori
DESCRIPTION:  \nDue to unprecedented demand\, reservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before the event\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is delighted to host Mr. Junichi Mitsubori as part of the 90th Anniversary Celebrations of Canada-Japan Relations\, for a special Japanese confectionery art/ wagashi demonstration. In this 40 minute performance\, Mr. Mitsubori will demonstrate the crafting of some exquisite nerikiri wagashi pieces. Speciality tools will be used in addition to some free-hand crafting\, to turn pieces of pliable and colourful nerikiri dough into artistic craft. Q and A to follow. \nJunichi Mitsubori is a third-generation wagashi artisan hailing from Yokosuka City\, Kanagawa. He founded his own school of wagashi\, Ichika-ryu of Kadō\, which uses bespoke utensils\, calculated gestures\, lighting and music to produce a highly stylized wagashi experience. Mr. Mitsubori’s delicate yet dynamic wagashi and his style of presentation has spread awareness of wagashi to an international audience.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/wagashi/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SPIRIT OF JAPAN: SHINTO & GAGAKU
DESCRIPTION:SPIRIT OF JAPAN: SHINTO & GAGAKU\nJapanese Traditional Religion and Music\n(Introduction of Shinto and Gagaku performance) \nYou may think Japan is the country of Buddhism. In fact\, there are various Buddhist temples in Kyoto\, Nara and everywhere in Japan\, and the concept of “Zen” is also familiar. On the other hand\, quite many Japanese enjoy Christmas and Halloween\, and visit Shinto shrines from time to time. \nShinto is Japanese indigenous religion\, which does not have a founder\, dogmas and a holy scripture. However\, it has been kept as a part of Japanese life (custom) for more than a few thousand years\, and for example\, millions of people visit Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine in Tokyo for the New Year’s first shrine visit to make prayers. \n \nShinto priests of this Meiji Jingu will come to The Japan Foundation\, Toronto this September\, and have an introductory talk about Shinto\, the concept of the relation with nature as you can see the forest (picture) surrounding Meiji Jingu\, and the connection with the life of Japanese people. \nGagaku –traditional music- has an important role at Shinto ritual ceremonies. Slow and mellow music will lead you to feel Japanese culture rooted into the ancient times of the country. In this event\, some music will be performed by three musical instruments (Sho\, Hichiriki\, Ryuteki). Furthermore\, performers (Shinto priests) will give you instructions if you want to challenge/try to play it! \n  \n【日本語】 \n日本は仏教の国というイメージをお持ちの方も多いのではないかと思います。京都や奈良、日本全国には様々な寺院があり、禅という概念にも親しみがあります。一方で、クリスマスやハロウィンを楽しみ、正月には神社に参拝をします。 \n神道は日本古来の信仰で、創始者や教義・経典を持っていません。しかし、今日もなお日本人の生活の一部として残っており、例えば、東京にある明治神宮は正月の一週間で数百万人の参拝者で賑わいます。この明治神宮からやってきた神職が、神道について、そして広大な森に象徴される神道と自然との関わり、生活との関わりについて解説します。 \n  \n神道のお祭りには雅楽が欠かせません。ゆったりとした曲調は、遥か遠い昔に根付いている日本の文化を感じさせてくれます。このイベントの中では、三管（笙・篳篥・笛）という小編成で、数曲演奏される予定です。また、参加者の中から希望者には、この雅楽器に挑戦してもらう時間も設けられます。 \n  \nBio: \nMember: Moriyasu Ito\, Atsuki Katayama\, Takanaga Tsutsumi \nMoriyasu Ito graduated from Kyoto University and earned Bachelor of Law. He entered in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993 and studied at Trent University in Canada as a trainee\, and was posted to Karachi in Pakistan as a cultural attache and vice consul for three years. Back to Tokyo in 1999\, he left the ministry in 2003 and entered Meiji Jingu and became a Shinto priest after studying at Kokugakuin University. He is a Chief of the International relation division at Meiji Jingu Intercultural Research Institute. He plays the Sho (Japanese wind instrument assembling panpipes). \nAtsuki Katayama graduated from Kokugakuin University in 2003\, and entered Meiji Jingu in the same year. His father is serving at Hitomaro Jinja (Shinto shrine)\, dedicated to the spirit of a poetry Kakinomoto-no Hitomaro (A.D. 660-724)\, in Yamaguchi prefecture.  He became a Shinto priest in 2008 after serving as a trainee for 5 years at Meiji Jingu. Currently he belongs to the Ritual division. He plays Ryuteki (dragon flute). \nTakanaga Tsutsumi lives in the life close to Shinto\, since his mother was born in the family serving at Kumano-hongu Taisha (Shinto shrine) in Wakayama prefecture. After he studied low at Tokai University\, he decided to be a Shinto priest\, and entered Kokugakuin University to take one year intensive course for the qualification to be a priest. He has been serving at Meiji Jingu for three years as a trainee\, now. He plays the Hichiriki (small double-reed instrument).
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/shinto-gagaku/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171018T193000
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SUMMARY:KAMI-KIRI: Japanese Paper Cutting Performance
DESCRIPTION:© TEDxTokyo \nKAMI-KIRI: Japanese Paper-cutting Performance\nby Hayashiya Imamaru\nRegistration is now closed. We thank everyone for their interest. Rush seating is not available on the day of the event.\n \n@The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nFree Admission\, RSVP required \nKami-kiri is the freehand cutting of silhouettes from paper. \nHayashiya Imamaru has over 50 years of experience creating unique pieces of art upon the request of his audience\, using only a single pair of scissors. He has travelled to many countries\, surprising and entertaining people of all ages with his skills and wit. Join us for this special event! \nCo-presented with the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kami-kiri/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rakugo—Japanese Traditional Storytelling Performance
DESCRIPTION:co-presented by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\nsubtitled in English\nGet ready to laugh this February! The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre will host a “Rakugo-kai” with veteran Rakugo star Yanagiya Sankyo. \nHe became an apprentice to Yanagiya Kosan V and received the high shin’uchi rank in 1981. A gifted performer\, he is famous for his ability to portray the subtlest emotions of a character during a performance. \nIn rakugo\, a lone storyteller in traditional garb sits on stage. Using only a paper fan (sensu) and a small cloth (tenugui) as props\, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position\, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story. The story always involves the dialogue of two or more characters\, the difference between the characters depicted only through change in pitch\, tone\, and a slight turn of the head.  Absolutely fascinating and guaranteed to leave you laughing. \n江戸時代から続く日本の伝統芸能の一つである落語。来年2017年 2月12日（日）に柳家さん喬師匠とお弟子さんの柳家喬之助さんを お招きして落語会が開催されます。さん喬師匠は近年より落語を通 して外国人に日本語と日本文化を紹介する活動を続けられていま す。まだまだ、寒さが続く2月、その寒さを笑いで吹き飛ばしましょう。 \nTickets: (416) 441-2345
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/rakugo-2017/
LOCATION:JCCC (Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre)\, 6 Garamond Ct.\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1Z5 \, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Performance
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SUMMARY:Japanese for Laughs: Japanese RAKUGO Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto for the opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of traditional Japanese comedy! \nIn this three-part event\, veteran rakugo (Japanese comedic story-telling) performer\, Yanagiya Sankyo\, will give a special demonstration about how Japanese comedy is performed\, and then local students studying Japanese who received special training from Yanagiya Sankyo will try their hand at making you laugh. To top it all off\, Yanagiya Sankyo and his apprentice\, Yanagiya Kyonosuke\, will also give you a taste of authentic rakugo with a bonus performance! \nNo Japanese ability required – English subtitles will be provided!\n\nWhat is Rakugo?\nRakugo is a traditional comedic storytelling performance. The performer sits on a cushion on the stage and tells a story which may involve several characters. He may stand up on his knees but never on his feet. His only props are a fan and a tenugui (Japanese towel). \nPerformer Profiles\nYanagiya Sankyo  \nYanagiya Sankyo\nBorn in 1948\, he became an apprentice to Yanagiya Kosan V in 1967 and received a shin’uchi rank in 1981. He is a veteran rakugo performer who can portray the subtle emotions of a character during a performance. He is currently a board member of the Association of Rakugo Performers. \nYanagiya Kyonosuke\nYanagiya Kyonosuke was born in 1971 and became an apprentice of Yanagiya Sankyo in 1993. He also received a shin’uchi rank in 2007. Like his teacher\, Sankyo\, Kyonosuke concentrates on classical stories (Koten) and has an orthodox performance style. \n\nWant an extra dose of rakugo?\nThere will be a rakugo performance by Yanagiya Sankyo and Yanagiya Kyonosuke co-presented by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) the following day on Sunday\, February 12th! \nFor details please visit: http://jccc.on.ca/event/rakugo-traditional-comic-story-telling/
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/rakugo/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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