Events

Fukuwarai in the JFT Library

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

 Join us in the JFT Library on the Saturday opening on January 27, 2018. The library will be open from 11:00 - 4:00. We'll play Fukuwarai from 2:00 - 3:00pm. Fukuwarai is a children's game played around the Lunar New … Continue reading →

Being a doctor in Japan: From the everyday to the extraordinary

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

Japan, like all developed countries, is facing challenges providing healthcare services to those living outside its major centres. Japan spends about 11% of its GDP on healthcare, the same as in Canada. As is well known, overall already 27% of … Continue reading →

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Japanese Movies in Hamilton: FILMS BY AKIRA KUROSAWA

Hamilton Central Public Library 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton Room, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Co-presented by Hamilton Public Library and The Japan Foundation, Toronto Sunday February 4, 2018 @2:00 PM RASHOMON Directed by Akira Kurosawa 1950, 88 minutes, Japanese with English subtitles Free admission, no RSVP required A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the … Continue reading →

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Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screenings Phase IV

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

Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series Phase Four February 9 - 26, 2018 In conjunction with Artistry in Silk: the Kimono of Itchiku Kubota exhibition at the Textile Museum of Canada. Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 16 Friday, February … Continue reading →

Free

February Films I HEART U Series – NORWEGIAN WOOD

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

February Films: I HEART U Series We will be screening a series of films from Japan that explore the themes of romance, heartbreak and longing during this month celebrating love. Enjoy! @ JFT, free admission, RSVP required  Norwegian Wood February … Continue reading →

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Yukiai: Kodo’s Chieko Kojima and Nagata Shachu

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

The JCCC and Nagata Shachu are proud to present Japanese dance and taiko artist Chieko Kojima. A founding member and principal dancer of the world renowned Kodo drummers of Sado Island, Kojima also has an active solo career that is … Continue reading →

Travel Japanese

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

The class is now full. We thank everyone for their interest. If you would like to have your name added to a waiting list please e-mail koza@jftor.org.   Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when … Continue reading →

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February Films: I HEART U Series – KARAKARA

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

February Films: I HEART U Series We will be screening a series of films from Japan that explore the themes of romance, heartbreak and longing during this month celebrating love. Enjoy! @ JFT, free admission, RSVP required  Karakara February 27, … Continue reading →

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The 25th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show – Hina Doll Festival

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

The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present The 25th Katari Japanese Storytelling Show - Hina Doll Festival. Join us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales, songs and stories at the 25th annual Katari Japanese Storytelling event. … Continue reading →