Events

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 →

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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 →

Directed by Japanese Women: RADIANCE

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

RADIANCE 光 Thursday March 8th, 2018 6:30 PM Directed by Naomi Kawase, 2017 101 minutes, Japanese with English subtitles March 8th is international women’s day and March is also Women’s history month, and what better way to celebrate this than … Continue reading →

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