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TCAF Talk: Akira Himekawa in Conversation
Discussion by the manga creators of Zelda and My Little Pony Akira Himekawa is the talented manga-ka behind some of the most popular, bestselling manga on both sides of the Pacific! But Akira Himekawa is actually two different women, A. … Continue reading →
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TCAF Talk: The Future of the Manga Industry
An Interview with Yohei Sadoshima Founder and CEO, Cork Inc. Yohei Sadoshima is the Founder and CEO of literary agency Cork Inc. Representing numerous authors and manga creators (including TCAF Featured guest Moyoco Anno), Mr. Sadoshima is in an unique … Continue reading →
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Slide lecture and paper thread-making demonstration by Hiroko Karuno
Hiroko Karuno, author of the recently published book Kigami and Kami-ito: Japanese Handmade Paper and Thread, presents a slide lecture on the process of Japanese hand papermaking and the traditional uses of this paper in Japan. She will then demonstrate … Continue reading →
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Sing into the Night
What better way to start the weekend than with a bit of karaoke?! Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto to not only learn a Japanese song, but also learn the meaning while getting a chance to work on your … Continue reading →
Library Display: Yokai, Obake and Yurei through July 26→
Visit the library, learn about Japanese monsters and ghosts, and add your own creation to our “yokai parade” scroll! related library materials
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Doors Open Toronto
The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be open from 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. This year's theme is "Secrets and Spirits … Exploring the Mysteries … Continue reading →
Japanese in Manga
Interested in Manga? Interested in Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto for an introductory class to Japanese in Manga! We will look at a variety of sound effects, the different ways to … Continue reading →
Teacher Workshop in Waterloo: “Designing Japanese Language Education to Match the Students”
Renison College, University of Waterloo 240 Westmount Rd. North, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaPresented by the Japan Foundation, Toronto Waterloo Region Japanese Language Education Seminar Designing Japanese Language Education to Match the Students Date: June 1, 2014. 2:00pm – 4:00pm Location: University of Waterloo Renison College, Room 2106 (2nd Floor) Address: … Continue reading →
Revitalization of Public Housing
Challenges and Celebrations in Toronto and Japan A talk by Prof. Sayaka Fujii, Tsukuba University Introduced by Prof. André Sorensen, University of Toronto NEW June 12, 2014: lecture slides available for download (pdf) Since 2005, there has been a large-scale … Continue reading →
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