Events

IKIGAI FILMS: Live Fashionably or Die

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

Live Fashionably or Die 長編記憶映画 神様たちの街 Directed by Yukio Tanaka (2016) 75 minutes Documentary with an uplifting message about elderly society featuring a fashion show with senior citizens walking the runway. Director Tanaka Yukio has dealt with numerous minority issues … Continue reading →

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Ceramic Design For Sake Exhibition

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

Ceramic Design For Sake Exhibition Display of the contemporary, industrial design for Japanese rice wine Sake. Through the craftsmanship and original creativity imbedded in those design products the exhibition examine Japanese tradition and aesthetic sensitivity.   日本酒のための陶磁器デザイン展 日本酒のために制作された現代のデザイン作品を、陶磁器に特定して展示し、 デザインに込められた創意や配慮を通じて、日本人の美意識を探求する。   … Continue reading →

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NITABOH: The Founder of Tsugaru Shamisen

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

In conjunction with the upcoming concert featuring Tsugaru shamisen and Piano duo AGA-SHIO on August 23, 2019 SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER! > For a limited time, AGA-SHIO concert tickets can be purchased in person at JFT for $22.00 (cash only) before … Continue reading →

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The JFT Library Book Club – Movies and Books

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

The JFT Library Book Club Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club - Movies and Books! Please find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. Please continue to check the … Continue reading →

“Japanese Together” Information Session

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

Interested in learning more about our year-long “Japanese Together” language courses? This summer, we will be hosting a drop-in information session that will cover all levels offered in the 2019-2020 school year: ・Starter Course: Japanese Together 1 ・Elementary Course: Japanese … Continue reading →

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Teacher Workshop: Reflecting on Kanji Instruction: How kanji can be learned particular to a classroom environment

Robarts Library 14080, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto 130 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター、Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto、JSL漢字学習研究会 共催 日本語教師研修 振り返ろう!漢字教育―教室でこそできる漢字学習に向けて Reflecting on Kanji Instruction: How kanji can be learned particular to a classroom environment ※同研修は既に定員となりました。 日本語教育の現場において、みなさんはどのように漢字や漢字語彙を取り上げ、教室活動につなげていますか。漢字学習は学習者任せになっていないでしょうか。本研修では、効果的な漢字・漢字語彙学習について、参加者のみなさんと考えたり、具体的に教材作成を行ったりしてみたいと思っています。日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方なら、どなたでもご参加いただけます。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。 日時:2019年8月17日(土)、8月18日(日) 1日目:8月17日(土) 12:30 pm: 開場 1:00 pm: ウォーミングアップ;自己紹介 2:00-4:00 pm: 講演(1) 4:15-6:15 pm: 講演(2) 6:30-8:00 … Continue reading →

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How to Learn Japanese Kanji

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

Due to reaching capacity, the RSVP is closed for additional guests.  For many learners of Japanese, kanji present a significant hurdle in mastering the language. In this lecture, Dr. Yukiyo Hamakawa (Mejiro University) will not teach kanji, but instead look … Continue reading →

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Time After Time Capsule Workshop and Event with Sebastian Masuda

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

Mr. Sebastian Masuda, an icon of Harajuku, is bringing his participatory art project called “Time After Time Capsule" this summer. Please join his talk and capsule event on August 22 at the Japan Foundation, Toronto. In his talk, Mr. Masuda … Continue reading →

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AGA-SHIO

JCCC (Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre) 6 Garamond Ct., Toronto, ON, Canada

AGA-SHIO in Concert Friday August 23, 2019 @7:30 PM Kobayashi Hall, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 6 Garamond Court, Toronto To Purchase TICKETS: $25.00 / $22.00 for JCCC members – HST included. General Seating. Tickets are non-refundable. – Tickets available May … Continue reading →

$22 – $25

Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019

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

Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 In conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition   Monday, August 26, 2019 6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation, Toronto Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of … Continue reading →

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