• 29th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow –

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

      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 →

  • 30th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – May the Force Be with Children! –

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

    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 →

  • Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto

    TIFF Lightbox 350 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    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 →

  • The World of Kamishibai: Japanese Paper Theatre and Storytelling

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

    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 →

  • Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library

    The Japan Foundation Toronto Library 2 Bloor St E #300, Toronto, ON, Canada

    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 →