BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Japan Foundation, Toronto X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231219T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022603Z UID:90154-1704454200-1719592200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics DESCRIPTION:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics\nCeramic exhibition with ROM \nThis 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 of the late Edo period to the Meiji period. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nDue to the COVID-19 precautions\, we are open in limited hourly slots\, 4 days a week. Advanced\, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30PM\, 2:30 PM\, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays) \nClosed on select days: February 17 (Family Day Weekend)\, March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend)\, May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: January 5 – June 28\, 2024 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \nBook your visit here \n\nRelated Programming:\n \nLiving with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji\n \nThursday\, June 13\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)\nLivestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThis online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nRegister here \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods\n \nTuesday\, June 18\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)\nHybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nAre you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts\, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting\, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book\, art\, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience! \nRegister here \n  \n Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form\, we have curated a library item list (including physical books\, DVDs\, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \nCheck Library Item List URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-ceramics/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Exhibition-Widget-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231213T182523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T023606Z UID:89947-1704454200-1706632200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2024 @ JFT Library DESCRIPTION:The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year’s culture of Fukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”)\, returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – “FukuBookLoan!” \nStarting Friday\, January 5th\, 2024\, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag\, containing secret selections of books and/or audiovisual materials to borrow from the Library. Enjoy serendipitous discovery from a curated selection of novels\, manga\, DVD/BR\, and more books about Japan or by Japanese authors! \n\nWhat is Fukubukuro (福袋)?\nFukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”) is a Japanese New Year custom where people buy mysterious sealed bags that are sold for a set price during the New Year period. Many shops\, businesses and department stores take part in this tradition and the sales begin on the first business day of the New Year. They typically contain products centred around a specific theme. Usually\, the bags are sold at a substantial discount and much less expensive than if you were to buy each item in the bag separately. The Fukubukuro is a very popular\, thrilling and highly anticipated event and people often even line up for hours to get the bags. \nThe term “fuku” (福) means “good fortune” or “luck”\, and “fukuro” (袋) – conjugated into “bukuro” – means “bag”. \n*The items in the JFT Library’s FukuBookLoan bags are for borrowing only\, and not for sales or giveaways. You must check them out and return them to the Library by the due date. \n\nHow to participate in the FukuBookLoan event\n*Please note the FukuBookLoan event ends when the bags run out or on Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 at 4:30 pm (whichever is faster). \n1. Get or renew JFT Library Card \n・You need to have a valid JFT Library card to receive a FukuBookLoan bag.\n・To apply for a new library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online and show your photo ID along with proof of address at the Library counter. Please note the library card is valid for one year and needs to be renewed with a valid ID. \n2. Select a theme tag and pick up a FukuBookLoan bag with the corresponding theme at the Library Counter\n・Visit the JFT Library during the Library’s opening hours in January\n・Pick up a bag-shaped note with a bag theme from the FukuBookLoan table. *One bag maximum per library cardholder\n・Bring the note to the library counter. Staff will grab a bag from the storage and proceed with the checkouts.\n・Each bag contains 3 to 4 items. Please note those items will be counted toward the maximum number of items that can be checked out from the Library\, which is 15 total items (a 5-item limit for periodicals and audiovisual materials). \n3. Enjoy serendipitous discovery & share your thoughts!\n・Take the FukuBookLoan bag home and enjoy discovering what’s inside!\n・If you are an active social media user\, feel free to post about the items in the bag and the FukuBookLoan experience using the hashtag #JFTLibrary \n4. Return the items by the due date\n・ The items in the bag are for loan and must be returned to the Library within a 3-week loan period (may be renewed once for another 3 weeks if there are no holds pending). You can keep the bag (JFT bag) for yourself. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. New members are always welcome! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukubukuro2024/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Fukubukuro_Jan2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T184000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231107T210737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T210737Z UID:89339-1702490400-1702492800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (58) DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第58回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2023年12月13日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間） \nトピック：新アドバイザー着任！ \n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、12月に着任予定の国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターの日本語教育アドバイザー 兼 日本語講座常勤講師の自己紹介と懇親会です。新アドバイザーやカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、ご参加ください！ \nお申し込み: ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai231213/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Sawakai-58-Insta-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T213000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231108T214908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214908Z UID:89394-1702152000-1702157400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Online Network for Heritage Language Education 10 DESCRIPTION:第10回継承語オンラインネットワーク\nカナダ日本語教育振興会（CAJLE）\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \nカナダ各地で継承語としての日本語教育に関わっていらっしゃる先生方、保護者の方々が、相談したり、他の事例を学べる機会となることを目指し、オンラインでのネットワークの会を行っています。 \n今回は、トロント補習授業校校長の川村先生を講師としてお迎えし、「家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習」についてお話を伺います。川村先生からのご講演の後は、小グループに分かれての参加者同士のディスカッションも行う予定です。 \nカナダ在住でご興味のある方はどなたでも参加可能です。参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n日時：2023年12月9日（土）　午後8時～ 9時30分　（東部時間）\n*各地での開始時間はこちらからご確認ください。 \nテーマ：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習 \n講師：トロント補習授業校校長　川村武弘氏 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、継承語としての日本語教育の学習者、先生方、関係者、保護者の方々 \nスケジュール： \n\n講演：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習\n\n\n参加者による小グループでのディスカッション\n\n＊ご質問等ございましたら、以下までご連絡願います。 \n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　齋藤典子\nE-mail: Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp     Web site: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/ \nカナダ日本語教育振興会　張硯君\nE-mail: yzha5452@uwo.ca             Web site: https://www.cajle.ca/  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/keishogo10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Keishogo-10-Insta-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231116T182523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T220141Z UID:89516-1702135800-1702137600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! Join JFT Library as we share the tales of yokai — Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures — through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! ! Prepare to be captivated by two spellbinding stories: \n\nThe Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God (『てんぐとかっぱとかみなりどん』)\nThe Three Magic Charms (『たべられたやまんば』)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability. \n*Admission is free\, and no registration is required—just come with your family and friends! \nWhether you’re a family with little ones or someone eager to discover the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling\, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the magic of kamishibai in Toronto\, connecting with the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore! \n\nWhat is Kamishibai?\nKamishibai (紙芝居\, literally meaning “paper drama”) is a traditional Japanese street theatre where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration.   \n \n \n \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai\n \nFeel free to explore our physical collection before or after the Kamishibai storytelling event! Whether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, our collection has something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into the mystical world of yokai! \nCheck JFT Library Item List  to help you decide which item to explore. \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n  \n*JFT Library is open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, December 9th. \n *JF Canada Digital Library is accessible 24/7 for Canada residents. \n  \n\n \nRelated Programming:\n  \n\nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLibrary Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here       \n  \n \nOur Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET) \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here  \n  \nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET) \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here     \n\n\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai_kamishibai/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/YokaiKamishibai_1080x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T151500 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231115T202804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T233108Z UID:89498-1702125900-1702134900@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Days with Coo (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み\nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45PM (ET) Doors open 12:15PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nOne day\, Koichi Uehara\, a fourth-grader living in the suburbs of Tokyo\, picks up a fossil that looks like a large stone while on his way home from school. To his surprise\, he has picked up a baby Kappa (Japanese water imp)\, who has been asleep underground for the past 300 years. Koichi names this baby creature “Coo” and brings him to live with his family\, and soon the two are inseparable friends. However\, trouble abounds as Coo struggles to adjust to modern life\, and begins to miss his family\, leading Koichi and Coo to embark on a summer road trip adventure in search of other Kappa. \nAwarded for Best Animation Film at Mainichi Film Concourse\, Best Screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Awards and nominated for Best Animation Film from the Japanese Academy. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography: \nBorn in 1959\, HARA Keiichi started his career with Tokyo-based studio Shin-Ei Animation\, where he worked on two of Japan’s longest-running animation series: Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Although he kept a fairly low profile early on in his career\, Hara steadily built international recognition with his award-winning and critically acclaimed films such as Summer Days with Coo\, Miss Hokusai\, and The Wonderland. His latest film Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 and was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize.   \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nOur Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET) Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here   \n  \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nWhether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, JFT Library collection has something for everyone. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nCheck Item List  \n\n   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-days-with-coo-rescheduled/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/summer-days-with-coo_dec9_IG1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T191500 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231115T202807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T170426Z UID:89478-1701536400-1701544500@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Our Little Sister (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Our Little Sister\nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2015 • Drama / Family / Slice of life • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThree twenty-something sisters – Sachi\, Yoshino and Chika – live together in a large old house in the seaside town of Kamakura. When they learn of their estranged father’s death\, they decide to travel to the countryside for his funeral. There they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. Suzu eagerly agrees\, and begins a new life with her older sisters. \nAmidst the many and varied colors of Kamakura’s four seasons\, the four sisters cause each other emotional anguish\, and support each other through life’s trials\, developing a very special bond in the process. Set against the summer ocean sparkling with sunlight\, radiant autumn foliage\, a tunnel of gorgeous yet impermanent cherry blossom trees\, hydrangeas damp from the rainy season\, and brilliant fireworks heralding the arrival of another summer\, their moving and deeply relatable story depicts the irreplaceable moments that form a true family. \nSelected Awards & Recognition: \n\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Film\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Director\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Cinematography\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Lighting\n2015 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Audience Award \n\nEVENT UPDATE! This film screening has gone RUSH.Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available.Rush line opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n Director Biography: \nKORE-EDA Hirokazu was born in 1962 in Tokyo\, Japan. After graduating from Waseda University in 1987\, Kore-eda joined TV Man Union where he directed several award-winning documentary programs. In 2014\, he launched his production company BUN-BUKU. \nIn 1995\, his directorial debut\, “Maborosi”\, based on the original novel by MIYAMOTO Teru\, won the 52nd Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Osella. “After Life” (1998)\, distributed in over 30 countries\, brought Kore-eda international acclaim. In 2001\, “Distance” was selected in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival; and YAGIRA Yuya\, the star of his fourth work “Nobody Knows” (2004)\, garnered much attention for becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actor Award. In 2006\, “Hana”\, a film centered on vengeance\, became his first attempt at a period piece. In 2008\, he presented the family drama “Still Walking”\, which reflected his own personal experiences\, and received high praise from around the world. In 2009\, “Air Doll” made its world premiere in Un Certain Regard at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and was widely-praised for marking a new frontier in its depiction of a sensual love fantasy. In 2011\, “I Wish” won the Best Screenplay Award at the 59th San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2012\, he made his TV series directorial debut with “Going Home”. “Like Father\, Like Son” (2013)\, won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival\, received the audience awards at San Sebastian\, Vancouver\, and Sao Paulo International Film Festivals and broke the box office records of his previous films in many territories. \nDirector Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for the universally acclaimed “Shoplifters”\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in “The Truth” (2019) and “Broker”(2022) respectively\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with “Monster” (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET)Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/our-little-sister/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Our-Little-Sister-dec2_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231116T182205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T192312Z UID:89457-1701516600-1701534600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Nengajo (New Year's Cards) Making Workshop 2023 DESCRIPTION:Following the success of last year’s workshop\, our Nengajo (Japanese New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop will be back! Immerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn some essential Japanese New Year phrases to welcome 2024 – the Year of the Dragon (辰年)! Delve into the festivities by gaining insights into how New Year is celebrated in Japan and uncovering the meaning behind different designs and motifs used in traditional New Year’s cards. Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique blend of creativity\, cultural exchange\, and a meaningful welcome to the new year! \n*Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to book your space.    \nEvent Schedule\nRegister Here    11:30 am – 12:30 pm  Nengajo Making Workshop #1 \nRegister Here   2:00 pm – 3:00 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #2 \nRegister Here    3:30 pm – 4:30 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #3  \n*JFT Library is open to the public from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday\, December 2\, 2023. \n  \n\nRelated Programming:\n Our Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET) \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here    \n  \n\nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET) \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here   \n  \n\n Kamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms \nSaturday\, December 9\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLibrary Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here     Details Here   \n\n\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nengajo-making-workshops-2023/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Nengajo_2023_1080x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231109T165023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163636Z UID:89321-1701111600-1701115200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Japanese Video Games and the Mediation of Trauma DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event. Register using the form below to receive a link to the talk. \nHow do Japanese video games grapple with social anxieties and traumatic events? And how might games prompt players’ own emotional engagement and self-reflection around these issues? \nThis talk introduces four contemporary Japanese video games in terms of how they simulate some of Japan’s biggest social and personal issues: natural disasters (Disaster Report)\, a declining birthrate and aging population (Catherine)\, nuclear proliferation (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain)\, and youth social withdrawal (The World Ends with You). Come along with us and investigate what some of the positive benefits are of working through a site of trauma from within a video game. See how might games teach us about Japanese culture and society through interactive frameworks different from literature and film. \n\n**Please note that due to the age ratings of the video games to be discussed\, parental supervision is advised for young viewers. \n\nThe Speaker\nBen Whaley is Associate Professor of Japanese in the School of Languages\, Linguistics\, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. His research examines ethno-racial identity and trauma in Japanese popular culture. He is the author of Toward a Gameic World: New Rules of Engagement from Japanese Video Games (University of Michigan Press\, 2023). His essays on manga and video games have also appeared in the Journal of Asian Studies\, positions asia critique\, and the Journal of Japanese Studies (forthcoming). \n\nImages: World Ends Without You (2007\, Square Enix/Jupiter); Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015\, Konami); Disaster Report (2002\, Irem) \n\nJFT Library Items on Video Games\nComplementing Dr. Ben Whaley’s lecture\, JFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games. Immerse yourself even deeper into the world of Japanese video games and their transformative power by checking out those items before or after the online lecture! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-video-games/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Video-games_square-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231025T210301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T213953Z UID:89046-1700157600-1700164800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations! \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“It was fun to see some great recommendations like “How do you live”\, “The boy and the dog”\, “Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman”. I felt everyone brought up distinct books and manga that were very interesting. Each one sounded very entertaining. It was a great opportunity to interact with fellow book and manga fans. I truly enjoyed it…Keep up the good work Risa and Emi. Thank you for conducting the event! Looking forward to the next one!”\n—Johan \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n  \nCheck out the list of books that were selected by the book club participants below or download the full list PDF file with the books synopsis and links. \n\n\n\n\n TitleAuthorGenre\n\n\n\n\n Before the Coffee Gets Cold [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]KAWAGUCHI ToshikazuLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\n\n\n Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist's Journey [Ebook]\n\nかくかくしかじか [Physical book]HIGASHIMURA AkikoManga\, Autobiography\n\n\n Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman [Physical book or Ebook]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Short Stories\, Magical Realism\n\n\n Golden Kamuy [Ebook]\n\nゴールデンカムイ [Physical book]NODA SatoruManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Adventure\n\n\n How Do You Live? [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\n君たちはどう生きるか [Physical book or Manga]YOSHINO GenzaburoYoung Adult Literature\,\nComing of Age\n\n\n Kowloon Generic Romance [Physical book]\n\n九龍ジェネリックロマンス [Physical book]MAYUZUKI JunManga\, Romance\, Sci-Fi\n\n\n Norwegian Wood [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\nノルウェイの森 [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n Rurouni Kenshin*\nるろうに剣心*\n*Not in JFT Library Collection. Live-action movies DVDs available at JFT Library. WATSUKI NobuhiroManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Advenute\n\n\n\n Snow Country [Physical book or Ebook]KAWABATA YasunariLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n The Boy and the Dog [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n少年と犬 [Physical book]HASE SeishūLiterary Fiction\, Animal\n\n\n The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World [Physical book]Laura Imai MessinaLiterary Fiction\, Cultural Heritage\n\n\n Triton Of The Sea [Physical book or Ebook]TEZUKA OsamuManga\, Fantasy\n\n\n 1Q84 [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n1Q84（いちきゅうはちよん） [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\, Romance\, Fantasy\, Mystery\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n \nEnjoy the Simple Pleasure of Reading in Silence & Discover Your Perfect Holiday Read at JFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time –! \nJoin our next JFT Book Club (Hybrid) meeting where you are invited to read a book in silence in the library (or wherever you want if participating virtually) and engage in optional discussion with fellow book lovers interested in Japanese culture. \nThe theme for the upcoming book club is holiday readings. There are no assigned readings — you choose a book\, manga\, ebook\, or audiobook about Japan\, or any title by Japanese author(s) that you want to recommend to fellow participants. \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?\nMany of us simply want more time to read but cannot squeeze the time in\, as we have too many distractions and interruptions in our daily lives to concentrate on reading. JFT Book Club with Silent Reading Time offers a sanctuary to indulge in the simple pleasure of reading\, surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who share your love for literature. \nIn addition\, we provide an optional space for those who wish to connect and discuss their reading experiences with others. Engage in conversations at your comfort level and learn new perspectives from other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! It’s a safe space where your thoughts and impressions are valued\, regardless of whether you choose to actively participate or quietly absorb the conversations around you. \nWe welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to discover the joy of silent reading without the pressures of finishing an assigned book on time and/or participating in mandatory discussions. \nRegister Here     \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person\, by phone\, email\, or via contact form. \n\nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n\nOnce you register for the event\, find a book to read based on the criteria listed in WHAT BOOK TO BRING? (see below) or from JFT Library’s collection.\n\nOn the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada).\n*Click here to check how to get to our Library.\nWe will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants)\nParticipants will share their books and why they pick them up (2-3 minutes each)\n45-minute Silent Reading Time: Participants will read the book they bring or the one recommended by other participants anywhere in the library or wherever they want if participating virtually.\nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about the depiction of Japanese culture\, favourite moments from your chosen book\, suggestions for perfect holiday reads\, etc.\n\n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHAT BOOK TO BRING? \n\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook that meets the following criteria:\n\nTheme: A book you want to recommend or are planning to read as a holiday reading (i.e.\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japan; fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga written by Japanese authors).\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club will be in English\nA book of choice has to be part of JFT Library’s collection. You can search whether the book is part of our collection on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to confirm the availability.\n\n\nParticipants can either bring the book you currently have on loan\, or bring their own copy from home.\nDuring the silent reading time\, you can read either the book you bring\, or other participants’ recommendations to try something new.\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Check out our Inventorial and Thematic Book Lists to get an idea for your next book.\n\nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n \nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n \nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n \nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n \nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019 URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-silent-holiday2023/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/JFTNewsletter_Book-Club_Holiday2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T175900 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T235900 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231024T190822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T204043Z UID:89073-1699034340-1699228740@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Restaurant from the Sky (virtual film screening) DESCRIPTION:Restaurant from the Sky そらのレストラン\nFriday\, November 3\, 5:59PM – Sunday\, November 5\, 11:59PM (ET)Virtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free \nDirected by FUKUGAWA Yoshihiro • 2019 • Family / Food / Slice of Life • 126 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nWataru lives happily with his wife\, Kotoe\, and daughter\, Shiori\, in Setana\, Hokkaido. He runs a cheese factory and raises cattle on a ranch with a view of the ocean that he inherited from his father. His cheese-making skills are still mediocre but Wataru enjoys a good life with a group of like-minded friends that are always there for each other. Then Kanbe\, a young shepherd from Tokyo\, joins their circle\, and the friends find pleasure in “good food” that they make themselves and share with one another. \nOne day\, a chef from a famous restaurant in Sapporo pays them a visit and is drawn to the produce made by Wataru and his friends. They are ecstatic to learn that their ingredients are made even more delicious by this chef\, and together they start planning a one-day-only restaurant to spread their joy to other people. \nCo-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada in support of JET Programme Canada. \nWatch Here   \n\n Director Biography: \nFUKUGAWA Yoshihiro was born on September 9th\, 1976 in Chiba Prefecture\, Japan. He began to produce independent films while attending university\, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career as a director. For the two consecutive years of 2000 and 2001\, Fukagawa was awarded the Pia Film Festival’s PFF Award for his works of “Giant Crybaby” and “Bicycles and High Heels”. In 2004\, he made his major debut with “Jiten Shounen”\, and in the following year\, he made his first feature with “Wolf Girl”. In 2009\, he came out with the smash hit\, “Love Story at 60”\, which launched subsequent major successes with hits such as “In His Chart” and “Patisserie Coin de rue”. Patisserie took home the Jury Award at the 2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Nikkan Sports Film Awards. \n\n \nJET Programme Canada\n\n \nApplication Deadline: November 14\, 8PM (ET) \nApply Here   \nBe a part of the JET Story! Gain valuable overseas work experience\, learn about Japanese culture\, and meet people from around the world\, while contributing to language education and international understanding. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation and enhance foreign language education at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/restaurant-from-the-sky/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/restaurantsky-posterstills_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231019T180328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165900Z UID:88848-1698778800-1698786000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:I WISH (film screening) DESCRIPTION:I Wish 奇跡\nTuesday\, October 31\, 7:00PM (ET) Doors open 6:30PM | Film Screening | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2011 • Drama / Family • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nTwelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima\, in the southern region of Kyushu\, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata\, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. \nWhen he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns\, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him\, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends\, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives. \nAwards & Recognition:2012 Asia Pacific Film Festival\, Best Director2012 Hong Kong International Film Festival\, SIGNIS Award – Special Mention 2012 International Film Festival for Children and Youth – Isfahan\, Best Film 2011 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Best Screenplay \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography: \nBorn 1962 in Tokyo\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu graduated from Waseda University in 1987 and joined TV MAN UNION\, where he worked mainly on documentaries. In 1995\, his debut feature Maborosi won the Venice Film Festival Golden Osella\, as well as several other awards\, which established his international reputation. His next film After Life (1999) won the Grand Prize at the Nantes Three Continents Festival\, as well as an award from the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema. The film became a big hit\, securing a release in 30 countries. \nIn 2004\, Nobody Knows was In Competition at Cannes\, where lead actor YAGIRA Yuya became the youngest-ever recipient of the Best Male Actor Award. In 2009\, he broke new ground\, making GODA Yoshiie’s short stories into the movie Air Doll\, which screened at Cannes in Un Certain Regard\, as well as international film festivals in Toronto\, Chicago and Rotterdam. Since the release of I Wish\, Director Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or in 2018 for the universally acclaimed Shoplifters\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in The Truth (2019) and Broker (2022)\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with Monster (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at Cannes. \n\nRelated Events: \n \nNext Stop Japan \n\n \nWednesday\, November 1 to Saturday\, November 4\, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (ET)Union Station Pop-Up | Admission Free | Registration required \nVisit Waiting Area\, West Wing (Street Level)\, Union Station (65 Front Street West\, Toronto) and explore the vibrant shopping centre of Japan’s iconic train station pop-up. Immerse yourself into authentic cuisine\, traditional arts\, captivating performances\, and much more. Hope to see you there! \nDetails Here   \n  \n \nLet Japanese train and station culture come to life through literature and media! \nJFT Library has a wide range of collection of fiction and nonfiction items on Japanese trains and stations\, including physical books\, manga\, DVDs & Blu-rays\, and ebooks & audiobooks in English\, Japanese\, and French. Don’t forget to stop by JFT Library (Bloor-Yonge station) before or after the event\, and immerse even deeper into the world of Japanese train and station! \nTake a look at JFT Library’s Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \n  \n\nUpcoming Film Screenings: \n \nRestaurant from the Sky\n\n \nFriday\, November 3\, 5:59PM to Sunday\, November 5\, 11:59PM (ET)Virtual Film Screening | Streaming Canada-wide | Admission Free \nAfter cooking an unforgettable meal\, a visiting chef inspires a family of dairy farmers in Hokkaido\, northern Japan\, to open a restaurant. Co-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. \nIn support of JET Programme Canada. Be a part of the JET story! Deadline: November 14\, 8PM (ET). Apply for the JET Programme here.  \nWatch Here   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/i-wish/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/I-Wish_square1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231004T231433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T190759Z UID:88423-1698503400-1698508800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Netsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto DESCRIPTION:**This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed. Rush tickets will be released 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. \n \nIn-person event with slide presentation and Q&A In conjunction with Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Netsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto by Dr. TAKESUE Akiko Bishop White Committee Associate Curator of Japanese Art & Culture\, Royal Ontario Museum\nSaturday\, October 28\, 2:30PM – 4:00PM (ET) Doors open 2:00PM | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nNetsuke\, currently introduced in the Contemporary Wood Carved Netsuke exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, have a prior connection with Toronto through the collection at the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM collection of Netsuke is considered to be of the highest calibre and is recognized at an international level. The ROM collection is not limited in material; it includes not only wood-carving but also pieces made of ivory. This hidden gem collection radiates with beauty\, craftsmanship\, and whimsical charms of Edo spirit. \nPresented in English. Free admission. RSVP Required. Please register below. Face covering on the premises and hand sanitization at the entrance are recommended. \n\n \nNetsuke: 12 Calendrical Animals Medium: Carved ivory Date: c. 1840 to 1892 Period: Edo/Meiji period Dimensions: Ht. 2.1 x Wt. 8 x Di. 6.1 cm \n\nRelated Events: \nContemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE \n\n\n \nExhibition Now Open Gallery Exhibition | Admission Free | Registration Required \nRegister Here \n  \n\n\n\n\nGallery-Goers\, Don’t Miss JFT’s Netsuke Library Collection! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE exhibition at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library’s items! To enhance your understanding of this unique art form\, we have curated a library item list\, including select titles on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of netsuke\, as well as related art forms such as woodcarving\, sculptures and figurines. Those items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the intricate world of netsuke and the artistry that surrounds it! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/netsuke-rom-talk/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/NETSUKE-ZODIAC-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20230929T184828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T172723Z UID:88162-1698345000-1698348600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Domesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? DESCRIPTION:Yōkai – traditional ghosts and monsters – have been a fixture of Japanese popular culture since its beginnings in the 17th century.  Now\, with the global popularity of Japanese comics and animation\, these fascinating creatures have come to haunt the imagination of people the world over.  But what are they?  And why have they endured for so long?  \nOffering the kappa or water imp as a case study\, this talk will explore the surprising range of meanings with which Japanese culture has invested yōkai over the centuries.  Through encounters with kappa in literature\, in folklore\, and in pop culture\, we’ll uncover the dark\, macabre streak that lurks within the cute and cuddly kappa of today.  Along the way\, we’ll see how yōkai have been transformed from ciphers of universal anxiety to signifiers of national identity. \n\nThe Speaker Glynne Walley is Associate Professor of Japanese Literature at the University of Oregon in Eugene\, Oregon\, USA.  He received his PhD from Harvard University in 2009.  His research focuses on the popular literature and visual culture of the 19th century.  He is the author of Good Dogs: Edification\, Entertainment & Kyokutei Bakin’s Nansō Satomi hakkenden (Cornell East Asia Series\, 2017).  His translation of Bakin’s Eight Dogs\, Part One\, published in 2021\, received the Japan-United States Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature from the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture\, Columbia University.  Eight Dogs Part Two is forthcoming in 2024.  He has also curated the digital exhibition Yōkai Senjafuda\, showcasing the University of Oregon’s collection of ghost and monster-themed woodblock-printed votive slips. \n\nRelated events:\n\nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nWorkshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET) \n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here   \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\n\n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nFilm Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kappa-and-yokai/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Kappa-lecture-instagram-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231004T205831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T211608Z UID:88397-1697907600-1697916600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Cancelled-Summer Days With Coo DESCRIPTION:Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nPostponed until further notice. \nDirected by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nOne day\, Koichi Uehara\, a fourth-grader living in the suburbs of Tokyo\, picks up a fossil that looks like a large stone while on his way home from school. To his surprise\, he has picked up a baby Kappa (Japanese water imp)\, who has been asleep underground for the past 300 years. Koichi names this baby creature “Coo” and brings him to live with his family\, and soon the two are inseparable friends. However\, trouble abounds as Coo struggles to adjust to modern life\, and begins to miss his family\, leading Koichi and Coo to embark on a summer road trip adventure in search of other Kappa. \nAwarded for Best Animation Film at Mainichi Film Concourse\, Best Screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Awards and nominated for Best Animation Film from the Japanese Academy. \nFree admission. Register below (bottom of page). \n\nDirector Biography: \n \nBorn in 1959\, HARA Keiichi started his career with Tokyo-based studio Shin-Ei Animation\, where he worked on two of Japan’s longest-running animation series: Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Although he kept a fairly low profile early on in his career\, Hara steadily built international recognition with his award-winning and critically acclaimed films such as Summer Days with Coo\, Miss Hokusai\, and The Wonderland. His latest film Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 and was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize. \n\nIn conjunction with our other Halloween events: \nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n \nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET)\n\n Workshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here   \n\n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET)\n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \n\n\n \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\n \nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n \nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM (ET)\n\n Lecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-days-with-coo/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/summer-days-with-coo_square2.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231004T213014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T184946Z UID:88363-1697902200-1697904000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Cancelled-Kamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— DESCRIPTION:Postponed until further notice -> Rescheduled to Saturday\, December 9th. \n Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! Prepare to be captivated by two spellbinding stories: \n\nThe Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God (『てんぐとかっぱとかみなりどん』)\nThe Three Magic Charms (『たべられたやまんば』)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability. \n*Admission is free\, and no registration is required—just come with your family and friends! \nWe encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of Halloween by dressing up in costumes and getting candy for trick-or-treating! \nWhether you’re a family with little ones or someone eager to discover the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling\, don’t miss this unique event to foster friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and Canada\, celebrating the magic of Kamishibai and Halloween at the same time!   \n\nWhat is Kamishibai?\nKamishibai (紙芝居\, literally meaning “paper drama”) is a traditional Japanese street theatre where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration.   \n \n \n \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai\nFeel free to explore our physical collection (and/or JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7)  before or after the Kamishibai storytelling event! \nWhether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, our collection has something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into the mystical world of yokai! \nCheck JFT Library Item List  to help you decide which item to explore. \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nRelated events:\n\nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nWorkshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nFilm Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nLecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/halloween2023_kamishibai/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/HalloweenKamishibai_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231012T200150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T151410Z UID:88765-1697657400-1697661000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Japanese Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-chat-event/2023-10-18/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231004T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T212009Z UID:88385-1697567400-1697574600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro DESCRIPTION:Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30PM (ET) Doors open 6:00PM | Live Workshop | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nTo kick off our Halloween celebrations\, join us for a fun and quirky workshop with Emmy Award winner KOYAMA Goro as he demonstrates the amusing and often strange process of “foley” — the art of creating sound effects for film\, television\, and video games. \nThe workshop is 90 minutes long followed by a Q&A session. A segment of the workshop involves audience participation. \nPresented in English. Free admission. Register below (bottom of page).  \n\n Artist Biography – KOYAMA Goro: \nBorn 1973 in Saitama\, Japan\, KOYAMA Goro loved Hollywood movies as a young boy. In 1991\, he moved to Canada to study English and learned that there was an active and flourishing film industry there. Upon visiting a sound studio in Toronto\, Goro discovered his passion in the art of sound in filmmaking. Goro has been a foley artist since 1994 and has since garnered over 300 credits in films\, television\, and video games. \nHis credits include: Barbie (2023)\, Little Mermaid (2022)\, White Noise (2021)\, Don’t Look Up (2021)\, Dune (2021)\, Mary Poppins Returns (2018)\, Blade Runner 2047 (2017)\, and Cloverfield (2008)\, just to name a few. You can see Goro’s full list of credits on IMDB. \n\nIn conjunction with our other Halloween events:   \n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET) \n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n Film Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here   \n\n \nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n \nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n Lecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/koyamagoro-foley/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/foleyworkshop_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T143000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20231002T172918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T172918Z UID:88301-1697547600-1697553000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Information Exchange Meeting for Freelance Teachers 3 DESCRIPTION:第3回フリーランス日本語教師オンライン情報交換会\n\n  \nカナダでフリーランスとして日本語を教えている先生方、集まってみませんか。\n今回は、ホーキンス佳世先生に、レアリア（生教材）の使用アイディアについてお話しいただきます。その後、このテーマについて全体で情報交換を行う予定です。\nフリーランス歴は問いません。始めたばかりの方も、長くなさっている方もお気軽にご参加ください \n参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n日時：2023年10月17日（火） 午後1時～ 午後2時30分（東部時間）\nお住まいの地域での時刻はこちらでご確認ください。 \n話題提供者：ホーキンス佳世先生        Aardvark Learning Academy（オンタリオ州バリー市）\n日本語教師・中学高校国語教師。\n東京のインターナショナルスクール、オーストラリアやマレーシアの現地校での日本語教師を経て、\n現在はご夫婦でAardvark Learning Academyを主宰。\n外国語としての日本語、継承語としての日本語、国語の授業を子どもから大人まで教えています。\n企業への出張授業も行っています。\nhttps://www.aardvarklearningacademy.com/ \nテーマ：レアリア（生教材）の使用アイディア\n話題提供者のホーキンス先生からのアイディアをお話しいただいた後、参加者の皆さんのアイディアについての情報交換も予定しております。 \nスケジュール： \n\nホーキンス先生からの話題提供（40分）\nネットワーキング＆情報交換（40分）\n全体共有\n\n対象者：カナダでフリーランスの日本語教師をなさっている方 \n※北米の方のご参加も可能ですが、カナダの先生方を優先させていただきます。 \n使用言語：日本語 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/language-teachers-freelance3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Freelance-Teachers-3-Insta-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20230908T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T192354Z UID:87733-1697365800-1697371200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:「日本語で育てよう！」第4回セミナー DESCRIPTION:「日本語で育てよう！」第4回セミナー\n豊かな「ことば」で子どもを育てるー 視点と関わりの工夫\n  \n⼦どもの「ことば」をしっかりと育てていくにはどうしたら良いか？ これは、多⾔語環境で⼦育てをする⽅から、必ずといって良いほどよく寄せられる質問です。この講演では、豊かな「ことば」で⼦どもを育てることをテーマとし、そのための視点や関わりの⼯夫について取り上げます。⼦どもと保護者の「ことば」をどんな視点で観て、何をしたらよいか、ロールプレイなどの体験も交えて⼀緒に考えていきましょう。 \n  \n日時：2023年10⽉15⽇（⽇）10:30-12:00 （開場 10:00） \n場所：国際交流基⾦トロント⽇本⽂化センター\n2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, ON \n対象：⽇本語での⼦育てに関⼼がある⽅、保護者 \n  \n★お⼦さん連れで参加する⽅のために、別室にて保育⼠によるお⼦さん（4歳から10歳）向けの活動を⽤意しております。（先着順） \n  \n講師：奧村安寿⼦先⽣ \n奥村先生のプロフィール： \n広島⼤学⼈間社会科学研究科⽇本語教育学プログラム           准教授\n博⼠（教育学），公認⼼理師\n専⾨：特別⽀援教育、教育⼼理学、実験⼼理学。 \n中学∼⾼校時代をアメリカで過ごした経験から、⾔語の認知と発達に興味を持ち、基礎と臨床の両⾯から研究を進めている。2023年4⽉より現職。教育相談、⼼理アセスメント、学習指導 などの実践も多く⼿がけ、2016年からは多⾔語環境で育つ⼦どもの発達・教育に関するメール相談（BM⼦ども相談室、相談員）に携わっている。 \n  \n参加希望の方は10月5日(木)までに以下のリンクからお申し込みください \nhttps://forms.gle/n3AUX3UtZ7F82vS27 \n  \n共催：日本語で育てよう、国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \n後援：Japanese Studies Program\, York University \n企画・お問合せ：sodate2020@gmail.com（三井様・⻘⽊様） \nURL: ⽇本語で育てよう！https://sites.google.com/view/nihongocanada URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou-4/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/「日本語で育てよう」第4回セミナー.png GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20230905T152314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T145629Z UID:87548-1696442400-1696446000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (57) DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第57回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2023年10月4日（水）6:00pm ～ 7:00pm（東部時間）\nトピック：ストーリーで遊ぼう！\nみんながよく知っている話を「リイマジニング（再解釈）」してみましょう。固定観念を打ち破る活動をみんなで体験しませんか。中級以上のアクティビティとして利用可能かどうかについても最後に話し合いたいと思います。 \nお申し込み: ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。\n\n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai231004/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Sawakai-57_Insta-Square-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145342 CREATED:20230907T174425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T214939Z UID:87450-1695925800-1695931200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto! \nFor those who missed the book club but are interested in reading Planetes by yourself\, click here to check out the Guiding Question Slides prepared by JFT Library Staff\, which includes questions and themes to help you think more deeply about the manga. Hope this helps enhance your reading experience! \n  \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“Really excellent service! Truly enjoyed all the discussions. I really liked the varied number of interests that everyone brought to the table. Genuinely enjoyed the discussion of both my online group as well as the in-person group.Thank you to whoever listed down the discussion points. For Planetes\, listing down a few topics from such a large number of themes and characters is extremely difficult and you did a fantastic job! It helped me and the online group really narrow down our discussion points. Thank you for the ice breakers and for keeping this session in Hybrid mode.”—Johan \n“This had the best discussion out of the three book club sessions I’ve been to. I think having just one book is the best way to do this.”—Anonymous \n“Great discussion! I should completely read the manga before I join…”—Anonymous \n“It can’t be helped\, but it’d be great if each topic can have slightly longer discussion time.”—philbertlui \n  \nHere are favourite manga/literature shared during the book club’s icebreaking activity. Find your next great reads! \n \n\nGolden Kamuy by NODA Satoru*\nHunter x Hunter by TOGASHI Yoshihiro*\nKodomo no Omocha (Kodocha) by OBANA Miho\nObasan by Joy Kogawa*\nFull Metal Alchemist by ARAKAWA Hiromu*\nBlack Swan by YAMAGISHI Ryoko\nTo Your Eternity by OIMA Yoshitoki*\nDorohedoro by Q Hayashida\nYokohama Kaidashi Kikou by ASHINANO Hitoshi\nChainsaw Man by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki*\nKowloon Generic Romance by MAYUZUKI Jun*\nSilver Spoon by ARAKAWA Hiromu*\nVinland Saga by YUKIMURA Makoto*\nThey Were Eleven by HAGIO Moto\n\n*: Available at JFT Library or JF Canada/USA Digital Library \n  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n\n  \n \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club Online\, we will discuss YUKIMURA Makoto’s manga (Japanese comic): Planetes\, Volume 1 (the original Japanese version:『プラネテス』Volume 1-2)! \nJoin us in person or virtually to dive deep into this award-winning sci-fi manga with a remarkably realistic depiction of space and a moving story with philosophical themes and rich human drama of international characters! The author\, globally renowned manga artist YUKIMURA Makoto is making his first visit to Canada as a featured guest of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) 2023! Let’s enjoy this thought-provoking story together with other manga lovers from different cultural backgrounds! \nFor those new to the book club or if you just want to listen this time\, we also have a small number of “Observer” slots! \nP.S. A special video message from Mr. YUKIMURA will be exclusively shared with participants! \nRegister Here \n*Please be aware that space may be limited. \n*Depending on the number of participants and how the discussion goes\, we might extend the end time until 8 pm (EDT). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 7:30 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. First-time participants are always welcome! \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB?\nYou can read a book by yourself\, but when you read something thought-provoking or moving\, it’s natural to want to discuss it with someone else. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds\, find new and interesting books\, authors\, or themes\, and develop a richer understanding of Japan that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! \n  \nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n1. Once you register for the event\, you will receive guiding questions to help you think more deeply about the manga. \n2. On the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada). *How to find us: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n3. We will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants) \n4. Depending on the number of the participants\, we will break into a few small groups to discuss questions so that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. \n5. After each breakout session\, each group will share what they have discussed with other groups. \n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHERE YOU CAN FIND A BOOK TO READ?\nThe physical copies of Planetes\, Volume 1 and the original Japanese version『プラネテス』Volume 1-2 are available for checkout to JFT Book Club participants for a 1-week loan period (non-renewable).  \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n     Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n*The physical copies of Planetes\, Volume 2 and the original Japanese version『プラネテス』Volume 3 – 4 are in-library use only until the end of Toronto International Festival of Authors 2023 (September 21 – October 1\, 2023).   \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the manga copies\, click here. \n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n Planetes (原書:『プラネテス』)\nWritten and Illustrated by YUKIMURA Makoto \nTranslated by Yuki N. Johnson \nOmnibus Published by Dark Horse Comics\, 2015-2016 \n  \nSPACE IS MESSY. SOMEONE’S GOT TO CLEAN IT UP! \nIn the 2070s\, increased interplanetary travel has led to crisis-level amounts of dangerous space debris\, and someone has to clean it up. Planetes follows the space-garbage crew of aspiring explorer Hachimaki\, mourning Yuri\, and secretive Fee\, collected in two omnibus editions\, printed from the original files and complete with bonus color pages! \n* Winner of two Seiun Awards\, Japan’s highest honor for science fiction. \n— from Publisher’s website \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nMakoto Yukimura is one of Japan’s most respected manga artists. His works include the Viking epic Vinland Saga (published in English by Kodansha)\, winner of the Japan Media Arts Grand Prize and adapted into an anime streaming worldwide on Netflix\, and the hard science fiction series Planetes (published in English by Dark Horse). \nClick here to see PDF file of author details\, book list and TIFA related event info. \n\nRelated Programming:\nToronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) 2023 – Manga Artist YUKIMURA Makoto in Toronto for TIFA 2023!\nThe Pursuit of Purpose:\n\n\n\n\nCharting Vinland with YUKIMURA Makoto\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 22\, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (ET)\nIn-Person @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required\n\n\n\n On September 22\, Mr. Yukimura will sit down with Dr. Max Dionisio (Royal Ontario Museum) to unravel the secrets of creativity: his muses\, his artistic deliberations\, and the profound philosophies that breathe life into his narratives. Join us in Vinland as we explore the hugely popular genre of adventure manga together with Mr. Yukimura. \n\n\n\n*Event registrants can enter a drawing to win a ticket to an autograph session at the JFT Library from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the same day. \n\n\n\nDetails Here \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisions of Vinland With Makoto Yukimura @ Toronto International Festival of Authors\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 23 @ 1:30 PM\nIn-Person @ Harbourfront Centre | Paid event | Registration required\n\n\n\n  The internationally renowned Manga creator\, Makoto Yukimura comes to Canada for the first time\, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the vivid\, vicious world of Vinland Saga\, the bestselling books that inspired the hugely popular Netflix adaptation. \n\n\n\nSpanning 13 volumes\, Thorfinn’s quest to avenge his father and find peace in a new land takes him on an epic journey from Iceland to England\, Denmark\, the Byzantine Empire and back again\, facing battle\, brutality & betrayal every step of the way. Now\, it’s finally time for Thorfinn to discover the land he’s dreamed of since he first sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson – Vinland. Join Makoto Yukimura in conversation with Miles Baker\, Managing Director of the Toronto Comic Art Festival for a unique and inspiring event. \n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 12+. \nDetails Here \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT MANGA (JAPANESE COMICS)\nFind out how manga\, or Japanese comics\, are translated across genres in the first of the Parallel Worlds series of discussions\, Parallel Worlds: Translating Manga\, where translator Jocelyne Allen sits down with colleagues David Evelyn and Jenny McKeon to discuss the challenges and thrills of connecting two different cultures. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel. \nFor more recordings of past JFT lectures\, interviews\, presentations\, and expert discussions\, check out our Japan Dialogues collection. \n  \n\n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019 URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-hybrid-manga_yukimura/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Instagram_BookClub_Planetes.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230922T191500 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230830T225158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T174338Z UID:87402-1695405600-1695410100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Purpose: Charting Vinland with YUKIMURA Makoto DESCRIPTION:Making his Canadian debut\, globally acclaimed manga artist YUKIMURA Makoto is this year’s guest from Japan at the annual Toronto International Festival of Authors. Widely recognized as the genius behind the science fiction series Planetes and the Viking epic Vinland Saga\, Mr. Yukimura has captivated fans around the world with his attention to historical accuracy\, intricate battle scenes\, compelling characters\, and complex themes. \nOn September 22\, Mr. Yukimura will sit down with Dr. Max Dionisio (Royal Ontario Museum) to unravel the secrets of creativity: his muses\, his artistic deliberations\, and the profound philosophies that breathe life into his narratives. Join us in Vinland as we explore the hugely popular genre of adventure manga together with Mr. Yukimura. \n*Rush line will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. \n*Registrants are encouraged to arrive on time when doors open at 5:30 PM\, as we will release any empty seats to the rush line 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. \n*After the panel\, there will be a 1-hour autograph session with YUKIMURA Makoto at the JFT Library from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The signing session is exclusively available to registered participants; you must already be onsite for the event prior to the signing session. Please register for the signing at the same time. A limited number of registrants will be chosen at random for the signing and notified at a later date. Please note that there is a limit of one autograph per attendee. \nClick here to see PDF file of author details\, book list and TIFA related event info. \nGet Tickets Here \n*There will be no waitlist available.\nRush line will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the event\, depending on the seat availability. \n\nGUEST\n \nMakoto Yukimura is one of Japan’s most respected manga artists. His works include the Viking epic Vinland Saga (published in English by Kodansha)\, winner of the Japan Media Arts Grand Prize and adapted into an anime streaming worldwide on Netflix\, and the hard science fiction series Planetes (published in English by Dark Horse). \n  \n  \n  \n\nModerator\nAfter earning his doctorate in Japanese Studies in 2007\, Dr. Max Dionisio came to Canada to attend library school at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. Dr. Dionisio is currently the librarian of the Bishop White Committee Library of East Asia at the Royal Ontario Museum — an affiliate library of the University of Toronto. His research interests includes Japanese bibliography and book history\, Japanese Christian art history\, and Japanese popular culture. Dr. Dionisio is also an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information where he teaches courses on metadata systems\, advanced cataloguing\, comic books\, and book history. He also supervises master’s student theses and practicum students. \n\nInterpreter\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  \n  \n\nCo-presented by\n   \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yukimura-makoto-at-jft/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/JFTNewsletter_YukimuraTalk_1080-×-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230824T231056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022744Z UID:86992-1694777400-1702744200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE Exhibition produced and presented by The Japan Foundation \nSeptember 15 – December 16\, 2023\nAdmission: FREE Gallery Hours: Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30PM\, 2:30 PM\, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays) \nOur gallery exhibition is open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. We closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, and Wednesdays. We are also closed on select Saturdays: September 30-October 1 (weekend of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation)\, October 7-9 (Thanksgiving weekend)\, November 11-12 (Remembrance Day weekend) \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n   \nNetsuke is a delicate and whimsical art form unique to Japan which fits on your palm intimately. In the 17th and 18th century Netsuke developed rapidly in the kimono fashion culture. For kimonos\, which had no pockets\, Netsuke acted as toggles providing daily-life convenience for carrying things such as pouches\, medicine cases\, and smoking pipe cases. Since Japanese fashion had been westernized in the mid-19th century\, Netsuke receded from practical use\, but still attracted artistic interest not only within Japan but worldwide. \nIn this exhibition\, 65 contemporary pieces which are all wood-carved are on display. SAITŌ Bishū\, a master Netsuke carver\, describes the charm and attraction of Netsuke as “Freedom amidst constraints.” Netsuke are made under certain restrictions\, such as needing two holes to run the cord through and requiring it to be round to avoid getting caught. The carvers express themselves as freely as possible under these constraints\, which\, in the end\, magically stimulate the imaginations of both creators and viewers. \nBook your visit here \n \n\nDue to the COVID-19 precautions\, we are open in limited hourly slots\, 4 days a week. Advanced\, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nBook your visit at eventbrite.ca \n\nRelated Events: \nNetsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 28\, 2:30PM – 4:00PM (ET)Talk/Presentation | Admission Free | Registration Required \nPresented by Dr. TAKESUE AkikoBishop White Committee Associate Curator of Japanese Art & Culture\, Royal Ontario Museum \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nGallery-Goers\, Don’t Miss JFT’s Netsuke Library Collection! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE exhibition at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library’s items! To enhance your understanding of this unique art form\, we have curated a library item list\, including select titles on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of netsuke\, as well as related art forms such as woodcarving\, sculptures and figurines. Those items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the intricate world of netsuke and the artistry that surrounds it! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/netsuke-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Netsuke-Nine-SQ-Plum_RESIZED-small.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230803T155758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T205653Z UID:86241-1693332000-1693337400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Views From Horseback: Japanese Jockey in Canada DESCRIPTION:On August 29\, the Japan Foundation\, Toronto welcomes jockey Daisuke Fukumoto to an evening of conversation. Mr. Fukumoto will talk about his career as a professional horse jockey\, his achievements at Canada’s own Woodbine Racetrack\, the cultures of horseracing in Japan versus Canada\, as well as his feats on the international stage. Horse racing fans and laypeople alike will wish to tune in as we discuss Mr. Fukumoto’s training regime\, a modern-day jockey’s relationship with animals\, as well as his hopes for the welfare of racehorses after retirement. \nThis is an in-person ONLY event\, and prior registration is required. A Q+A with the audience will immediately follow the jockey talk.  \n \nDaisuke Fukumoto\, originally from Japan\, began his career as a jockey at Woodbine Racetrack in Canada back in 2017 and has since become a prominent figure in the sport. With a remarkable track record of 261 victories and earning over $10 million in jockey earnings\, Fukumoto’s dedication and talent have made him one of the most successful jockeys around. \nAmong his most notable victories\, Daisuke Fukumoto achieved a significant feat by winning two-thirds of the Canadian Triple Crown in 2020\, triumphing in both the Queen’s Plate and the Prince of Wales Stakes. He also clinched victory in the 2021 G1 Woodbine Mile at Woodbine Racetrack\, showcasing his exceptional skills in high-profile races. Moreover\, his talent extended beyond Canadian borders\, as he secured a significant win in the 2022 San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Daisuke Fukumoto’s journey in horse racing is a testament to his determination and passion for the sport. \n \nModerator \nMark Hashimoto is a second generation Japanese-Canadian born and raised in Toronto. \nMark has been working for almost 10 years now at Air Canada\, currently in the position as Manager\, Specialty Sales – Asia looking after travel agency accounts. He has been a reporter for Omni Television for a Japanese program called “Wai Wai Wide”\, and was a co-host on a kids game show aired on YTV and Disney XD called “Japanizi Going Going Gong” as the character Judge Masa. \nHe loves to interact with people and on the weekend loves to skateboard and golf. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/daisuke-fukumoto-jockey-talk/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230826T235900 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230822T220812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T163403Z UID:86954-1692813600-1693094340@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Filmmakers Conversation: Short Films of the Ainu DESCRIPTION:Filmmakers Conversation: Short Films of the Ainu\nWatch now on the JFT Youtube Channel \nIn conjunction with our online film program\, Short Films of the Ainu\, we invite you to join us for a special conversation about the preservation of Ainu culture\, family\, language\, and identity\, through the lens of documentary filmmaking. \nOur guests include YAMADA Yuichiro\, an award-winning Hokkaido-based filmmaker\, who directed the two contemporary documentaries Happy Ainu and rametokkor yan that centres on the Sekine family and their efforts in saving the Ainu language. We also welcome MIZOGUCHI Naomi\, a filmmaker based in New York who will be speaking on behalf of KAYANO Shiro\, the director behind the ethnographic documentaries TONOTO Kamuy\, a Spirit of Sake and Language is the Proof of People — A Story about Canoe-Making. Naomi’s company\, GARA FILMS\, serves as the distributor of Director Kayano’s films and helped facilitate their English translation and subtitling. \nThis talk is presented in English.  \n \n\n \nNotes from Director KAYANO Shiro: \nThe director’s father\, KAYANO Shigeru (1926-2006)\, was one of the last native speakers of the Ainu language\, and a leader of the Ainu’s ethnic movement in Japan in the 1990s. He wrote over 100 books about Ainu culture and language and recorded traditional stories which were passed down only orally. He was also famous for being the first Ainu politician in the Japanese Diet. His effort led to the enactment of a law to promote Ainu culture in1997\, and this led to the law in 2019\, which categorized the Ainu as indigenous people in Japan for the first time in history. \nShiro inherited his father’s legacy and has been leading the Nibutani Language Class as well as FM Pipausi\, the first Ainu community radio station. FM Piapusi has broadcast over 260 shows since 2001. \n \nDirector Biography – YAMADA Yuichiro: \nYAMADA Yuichiro is a filmmaker based in Hokkaido\, Japan. After graduating from the graduate school of the University at Buffalo\, the State University of New York in 2010\, he started “Yamada Art Film” in Japan. He is involved in video production for educational institutions and local governments\, and creates short documentaries. In 2018\, he received the Hokkaido Director’s Award at the Sapporo International Short Film Festival. In 2021\, he won the Director of the Year award in the Yahoo! Japan Creators Program\, and in the following year\, 2022\, he received the Docs for SDGs Award at Tokyo Docs. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nShort Films of the Ainu\nStreaming Canada-wide until Saturday\, August 26\, 11:59PM (ET) \nIn recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9\, the Japan Foundation\, Toronto is delighted to present a selection of rare short films that explore the Ainu language\, history\, canoe-making\, sake\, and modern life. While the films present contrasting perspectives of the historic and the contemporary\, to show important traditions as well as modern Ainu lives\, there are themes of ethnography\, preservation\, and survival that bind all of them. Watch here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ainu-shorts-talk/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Talk Event ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230826T235900 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230810T160402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T160835Z UID:86628-1692208800-1693094340@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Short Films of the Ainu DESCRIPTION:Short Films of the Ainu\nStreaming Canada-wide: Wednesday\, August 16\, 6:00PM – Saturday\, August 26\, 11:59PM (ET) \nIn recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9\, the Japan Foundation\, Toronto is delighted to present a selection of rare short films that explore the Ainu language\, history\, canoe-making\, sake\, and modern life.  \nThese documentary shorts were made by filmmakers who are connected with the Ainu communities of Hokkaido in northern Japan\, also known as Ainumosir (アイヌモシㇼ)\, meaning “the land of the Ainu” or “the quiet earth where humans dwell.” While the films present contrasting perspectives of the historic and the contemporary\, to show important traditions as well as modern Ainu lives\, there are themes of ethnography\, preservation\, and survival that bind all of them. \nAll films are presented in Japanese and Ainu with English subtitles. Free admission. Register below.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHappy Ainu \nDirected by YAMADA Yuichiro • 2020 • Documentary / Indigenous • 10:45 • Presented in Japanese and Ainu with English subtitles \nThe Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. With no one speaking or learning it as their mother tongue anymore\, the Ainu language is in danger of disappearing. Under such circumstances\, 21-year-old university student SEKINE Maya uses YouTube to deliver Ainu language course. Her father\, Kenji\, on the other hand\, has worked hard to revive the Ainu language for many years as a teacher\, but he is originally from Hyogo Prefecture and not ethnically Ainu. Although they have worked together with reconstructing the Ainu language\, Maya and Kenji’s different approaches to identity and cultural preservation have clashed since Maya’s childhood.\n\n\n\nTONOTO Kamuy\, a Spirit of Sake \nDirected by KAYANO Shiro • 1992 • Documentary / Indigenous • 20:25 • Presented in Japanese and Ainu with English subtitles \nThis film is about making tonoto\, a traditional fermented drink. Tonoto is used in spiritual ceremonies by the Ainu\, an indigenous people in northern Japan. Filmmaker KAYANO Shiro records his parents making tonoto in their home. He has also captured the ritual when a new cise\, an Ainu traditional house\, is built. This is KAYANO Shiro’s first piece of work as a filmmaker. TONOTO Kamuy has received an award from the Shimonaka Foundation.\n\n\n\nrametokkor yan \nDirected by YAMADA Yuichiro • 2019 • Documentary / Indigenous • 10:35 • Presented in Japanese and Ainu with English subtitles \nIn 2009\, UNESCO said that Ainu Language is critically endangered. Today\, none speaks Ainu as a mother language. Kenji SEKINE\, an Ainu language instructor\, tries to make Ainu language alive and teaches it to the children in Nibutani\, Hokkaido. However\, he is not Ainu. 20 years ago\, he just happened to visit Nibutani while he was traveling all around Japan. He met Maki there and married her the following year. After 20 years\, he has become one of the most important people for the revival of the Ainu language.\n\n\n\nLanguage is the Proof of People — A Story about Canoe-Making \nDirected by KAYANO Shiro • 1993 • Documentary / Indigenous • 21:28 • Presented in Japanese and Ainu with English subtitles \nThis film documents the process of making a cip\, a traditional canoe made and used by the Ainu\, the indigenous people of northern Japan. Nowadays\, no Ainu people uses a cip in daily life to hunt fish or travel. Therefore\, few people know how to make a cip. This film centers on two men making a canoe\, and it is one of the most important Ainu records because these two men in have now passed away. The director also included a recording made in 1967 of an elderly native Ainu speaker telling a traditional story about a canoe. \nThe film premiered at the Yamagata International Documentary Festival in 1993. \n\n\n\n\n \nNotes from Director KAYANO Shiro: \nThe director’s father\, KAYANO Shigeru (1926-2006)\, was one of the last native speakers of the Ainu language\, and a leader of the Ainu’s ethnic movement in Japan in the 1990s. He wrote over 100 books about Ainu culture and language and recorded traditional stories which were passed down only orally. He was also famous for being the first Ainu politician in the Japanese Diet. His effort led to the enactment of a law to promote Ainu culture in1997\, and this led to the law in 2019\, which categorized the Ainu as indigenous people in Japan for the first time in history. \nShiro inherited his father’s legacy and has been leading the Nibutani Language Class as well as FM Pipausi\, the first Ainu community radio station. FM Piapusi has broadcast over 260 shows since 2001.\n \n \nDirector Biography – YAMADA Yuichiro: \nYAMADA Yuichiro is a filmmaker based in Hokkaido\, Japan. After graduating from the graduate school of the University at Buffalo\, the State University of New York in 2010\, he started “Yamada Art Film” in Japan. He is involved in video production for educational institutions and local governments\, and creates short documentaries. In 2018\, he received the Hokkaido Director’s Award at the Sapporo International Short Film Festival. In 2021\, he won the Director of the Year award in the Yahoo! Japan Creators Program\, and in the following year\, 2022\, he received the Docs for SDGs Award at Tokyo Docs. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nFilmmakers Conversation: Short Films of the Ainu\nNow available on the JFT Youtube Channel \nIn conjunction with our online film program\, Short Films of the Ainu\, we invite you to join us for a special conversation about the preservation of Ainu culture\, family\, language\, and identity\, through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Details here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ainu-shorts/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:56.130366;-106.346771 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230727T193520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T194628Z UID:86172-1691971200-1692057599@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Online Hiragana & Katakana Boot Camps DESCRIPTION:Online Hiragana & Katakana Boot Camps\n  \nLooking for something to do this summer? \nLook no further. Join both or one of our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice the Japanese alphabets in your own time! \n \nWhat is this about? \nWhether you are a complete beginner or just want to brush up on your Hiragana and/or Katakana skills\, we invite you to join one or both of 2 course offerings: one for Hiragana\, and one for Katakana.\nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice the Japanese alphabets using free resources\, learning apps\, and online games\, as well as exercises developed by us. \nCourse duration: From Monday August 14 to Sunday September 3* ≪ Those who finish all the tasks by September 3 will be entered into a draw to win prizes!\n* The Hiragana Boot Camp and Katakana Boot Camp both have the same duration.\n* September 3 is the recommended end date. Course content will still be available to participants for review beyond September 3. \nFeatures: \n\nFree\nCan be done by students from all levels\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom\nTrack your progress\nTo be done over 21 days\, ideally for 5-10 minutes everyday\n\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday August 10 \nHow to Join: \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know what this is about.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join.\nSince you need a Google account to access the Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address.\nAfter receiving your registration\, we will add you to the Google Classroom.\n\nParticipation Requirements:\n \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who is interested in learning or practicing the Japanese alphabets\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (instructions will be provided to those with non-gmail addresses)\nSome of the exercises will require the mobile apps: Hiragana Memory Hint (iOS | Android) and Katakana Memory Hint (iOS | Android)\n\nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/online-hiragana-katakana/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230711T213527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T213905Z UID:85924-1691089200-1691092800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Virtual Japanese Study Fair DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Have you already started learning and are looking for a place to continue? \n\nOnce again our annual Japanese Study Fair is being held online so everyone in Canada can join! Japanese language schools in Ontario will be joining in to share information about their programs and answer any questions you might have. Our virtual event will be held over Zoom\, and will involve short presentations from the participating schools and then time for Q&A at the end. \nA recording of the presentations will be made available on our YouTube channel approximately one week after the event. \nDate and time: Thursday\, August 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT \nZoom meeting accessible from 6:50 pm\n*End time is approximate. \nParticipating Organizations *subject to change \n\nSeneca College Faculty of Continuing Education & Training\n>>>Flyer with overview of the program\nToronto Japanese Language School\n>>>Flyer with course information\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n\nOther Organizations in Ontario \n\nNihongo Lounge\n>>>Flyer with course information\nRenison University College\n>>>Poster\nUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing Studies\n>>> Contact information: scs.languages@utoronto.ca\n\nRSVP for the event using the form below. \nPlease feel free to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom before joining the event: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us. \nInquiries:\nkoza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2023/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T143000 DTSTAMP:20260928T145343 CREATED:20230704T175030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T211507Z UID:85739-1690635600-1690641000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Marugoto Teaching Material Project (4): Document Collection Presentation DESCRIPTION:                                          おたすけ資料集が更新されました！                  \n  https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/resources/teacher/marugoto-materials-collection/\nまるごと教材プロジェクト：おたすけ資料集\nJFT オンラインまるごと日本語講座：教案集\n発表会\n「まるごと教材プロジェクト」とは、カナダの日本語教育の現場で「まるごと」教材をより使いやすくするために、教師用レファレンスとしての「資料集」を作成するプロジェクトです。今回は「まるごと初中級 (A2/B1)」の４トピックの資料集を作成しました。 \n　また、JFTオンラインまるごと日本語講座で使用している教案集も当センターウェブサイトにて公開をはじめ、現在まで、まるごと入門（A1）から初中級（A2/B1）２学期分までの教案を掲載しました。 \nこれらの資料についての発表、説明を行いますので、現在「まるごと教材」をご利用されている方々、また、これから使ってみたいとご興味を持ってくださる方々、是非、お気軽にご参加ください！ \n日時：2023年7月29日（土） 1:00 pm ～ 2:30 pm（東部時間）\nお住まいの地域での時刻はこちらでご確認ください。\n＊終了時間は変更の可能性がありますので予めご了承願います。 \nスケジュール： \n      1:00 pm – 2:00 pm まるごと教材プロジェクトおたすけ資料集　発表\n      2:00 pm – 2:20 pm JFTオンラインまるごと日本語講座教案集　説明\n      2:20 pm – 2:30 pm 質疑応答 \n参考資料： \n\n「まるごと　日本のことばと文化」って何？https://www.marugoto.org/about/\n初中級 (A2/B1) 内容一覧　https://www.marugoto.org/assets/docs/about/pre_intermediate_contents_v2.pdf\n\n参加対象者：「まるごと」教材に興味のある方々。国外からの参加も可能です。\n\nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子\n\nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/marugotoproject230729/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR