Events

I Am What I Am (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Starring MIURA Tōko (Drive My Car) comes I AM WHAT I AM, a slice-of-life dramedy about asexuality, screening on Saturday, January 25. This free screening is part of our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall.

Jesus (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

A young boy discovers a miniature Jesus as his imaginary friend in JESUS, screening on Saturday, January 25. This free screening is part of our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall.

Japanese Girls Never Die (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Catch the viral feminist pop film JAPANESE GIRLS NEVER DIE on Saturday, January 25. This free screening is part of our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall.

Inu-Oh (KOTATSU screenings)

Innis Town Hall, Innis College, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

Don't miss the historical anime rock-opera INU-OH on Saturday, January 25! This free screening is a part our annual winter film showcase, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall.

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FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2025 @ JFT Library

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

*The FukuBookLoan Lucky Bags event ended on January 31. Thank you to all those who participated! For those who are curious about what items were included in all those bags, click here to find out the secret contents! We hope you enjoyed … Continue reading →

Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar

Virtual

Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar - Basic Knowledge and Practices for Supporting Children Developing Language Abroad. 日本語で育てよう! 第7回オンラインセミナー 海外でことばを育てる子どもをサポートするための基礎知識と実践   カナダを中心に就学前のお子さんを持つ保護者や言葉の教育に関わる方々に向けて、『家庭でバイリンガル・トライリンガルを育てるー親と教師が知 っておきたい基礎知識 就学前を中心に』の編著者をお招きし、家庭で言葉を育てるために知っておくべき基礎知識やこれまでにわかっていることを、事例も紹介しながらかみくだいてお話いただきます。また、効果的に育てたい就学前の言葉がけややりとりの具体的な方法などもご紹介いただきます。 2025年2月2日(日)午後 1:30-3:30 (東部時間) お申込み:1月30日(木)までにこちらからお申込みください 講師: 桶谷仁美先生 イースタンミシガン大学(EMU)世界言語学部教授。バイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育が専門。姫路ベトナム難民センター、トロント国語教室、トロント大学等を経て現在に至る。トロント大学(OISE)カリキュラム科博士課程卒業(カナダ政府Award受賞)。現在、バイリンガル・マルチリンガル子どもネット(BMCN)理事・副会長、ミシガン日本語継承センター理事、国際交流基金LA継承日本語プラットフォームプロジェクトアドバイザリーメンバー、デトロイトりんご会補習授業校とのバイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育プロジェクトの代表等も兼任。 企画/お問い合わせ: 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com 共催:The Japan Foundation, Toronto 後援:Department of Languages, Literatures, and … Continue reading →

JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – First Love by SHIMAMOTO Rio

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

This Valentine’s season, we invite you to delve into the intricacies of love through Japanese literature! For the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid), we will discuss SHIMAMOTO Rio's novel: First Love (Translated into English by Louise Heal Kawai. The original … Continue reading →

Kabuki Talk I: Introduction to Kabuki Theatre

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

Introduction to Kabuki Theatre Monday, February 10, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program Officer at the Japan … Continue reading →

The Nighthawk’s First Love (film screening)

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

Join us for our Valentine's screening of THE NIGHTHAWK'S FIRST LOVE on February 11, adapted from the novel of the same name by acclaimed romance author SHIMAMOTO Rio.