Events

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.

Kabuki Talk II: Kabuki’s Golden Couple, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo

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

  Kabuki's Golden Couple, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo Saturday, February 15, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 2:00 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required Presented in English by Toshi Aoyagi, Program … Continue reading →

Kabuki Talk III: The Sacred Shishi, Lion Dance

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

The Sacred Shishi, Lion Dance Wednesday, February 19, 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 … Continue reading →

Isolated in the City: How architecture mitigates urban loneliness

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

“Isolated in the City: How architecture mitigates urban loneliness” talk event on February 20 is now fully booked and registration is closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have an in-person waiting line before the event to release available … Continue reading →

Recurring

Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition

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

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

Lecture on the Job of “Interpreter”

Virtual

Watch the recording of this lecture on our YouTube channel Lecture on the Job of “Interpreter” Friday, March 7, 6:30 PM (EST) | Online Ms. Chieko Bond, a Canadian government-certified conference and simultaneous interpreter, will give a lecture on her … Continue reading →

Tremble All You Want (film screening)

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

Join us for our "white day" screening of the romantic comedy, TREMBLE ALL YOU WANT, starring the endearing MATSUOKA Mayu (Shoplifters, A Silent Voice).