From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics Ceramic exhibition with ROM This special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period … Continue reading →
Our annual Book Tree is back after 4-year hiatus!
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 →
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 →
Come Back Anytime また いらっしゃい Thursday, April 4, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by John Daschbach • 2021 • Documentary • 81 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Join us … Continue reading →
DownTown Dance 歌えマチグヮー (utae machigwaa) Tuesday, April 9, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by NITTA Yoshitaka • 2012 • Documentary • 89 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer In the … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) - Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori! Sharing some comments from our participants! “My first time coming to the JFT Book club, I enjoyed meeting new people. … Continue reading →
Mantles of Transience うつろいの時をまとう *Please note this screening is NOT at the Japan Foundation, Toronto Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM (ET) Doors open 5:00 PM | Film Screening | @ Textile Museum of Canada (55 Centre Ave … Continue reading →
Aesthetics and Handicraft – The Design Philosophy of matohu – 美意識と手仕事 – matohuのデザイン哲学について – Wednesday, April 24, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM RSVP Required | Talk Event | @ The Japan Foundation, Toronto (2 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario) … Continue reading →
Mantles of Transience うつろいの時をまとう Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 PM (ET) Doors open 6:00 PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by MIYAKE Nagaru • 2022 • Documentary / Fashion • 95 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Created by a couple of Japanese fashion … Continue reading →
