Events

One Summer Story (virtual film screening)

Virtual

Journey to the Japanese coast with ONE SUMMER STORY, a coming-of-age film of anime, family, friendship, and seaside adventures. Stream for free, Canada-wide, November 8 to 10. Co-presented by JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada.

A Letter to Momo (film screening)

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

Join us on November 12 for a screening of the stunning film A LETTER TO MOMO. Presented in conjunction with our Yōkai Netuke Exhibition, currently running in the JFT Gallery.

JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai

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

Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai!   Sharing some comments from our participants! “The interaction in today's book club about Yokai was amazing! I learnt so many … Continue reading →

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VSS Chat Event

Virtual

Japanese Chat Event Are you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? In our Virtual Study Space, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking … Continue reading →

Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters (film screening)

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

Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters 妖怪百物語 Tuesday, December 3, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission Directed by YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1968 • Fantasy / Horror • 80 minutes • Presented in … Continue reading →

Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (film screening)

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

Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts 東海道お化け道中 Tuesday, December 10, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission Directed by KURODA Yoshiyuki and YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1969 • Fantasy / Horror • … Continue reading →

Nengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2024

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

  Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese New Year’s traditions at our workshop, where you’ll craft your own Japanese-style New Year’s cards while learning essential Japanese New Year phrases and the significance of traditional designs for 2025 – … Continue reading →

 Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp

Virtual

 Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp   Looking for a fun and productive way to spend this winter break? Are you a grammar enthusiast (or just want to practice Japanese)? Look no further. Join our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice … Continue reading →

Shoplifters (film screening)

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

Join us at the JFT Event Hall for our year-end winter film screening of SHOPLIFTERS, the Cannes-winning masterpiece from KORE-EDA Hirokazu.

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Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition

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

Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition at the JFT starting October 17. Come and experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions.