Multi-award-winning mystery fiction author, ISAKA Kotaro, is making his North American debut this year! A featured guest at the 2025 Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), the author of the Assassins series is most widely known for his thrilling take … Continue reading →
Talk and slide presentation by Toshi Aoyagi Program Officer, The Japan Foundation, Toronto Curator, “Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages” at JFT Hiroshima Appeals and JAGDA’s Peace Posters Exhibitions: A Creative History of a New Graphic Design Genre … Continue reading →
Friday March 6, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation, Toronto | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) Have you been thinking about learning a new language but … Continue reading →
In-person Talk Event at UBC Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC) NISHI Kanako is one of Japan's most acclaimed authors. Two decades after her debut novel was published in Japan, Kanako Nishi’s bestseller Sakura has at last reached … 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 →
The fusion of religion and technology has deep historical roots across the world's cultures, including Japan, the focus of this lecture. In this talk event, Dr. Jennifer Robertson will highlight innovative uses today in temples and shrines (and churches) … Continue reading →
Anime and manga are more than entertainment - they are global cultural phenomena that shape communities, inspire academic research, and influence how people connect across borders. From fan conventions and online communities to tourism, education, and social movements, Japanese pop culture … 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 →
Friday June 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation, Toronto | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) Have you been thinking about learning a new language but haven't been … 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 →
