Events

JFT Introductory Course on Teaching Japanese: Winter 2018

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

日本語教育入門研修のお知らせ NEW SESSION STARTING IN JANUARY 2018 * The JFT Introductory Course on Teaching Japanese is designed for people who have sufficient Japanese language proficiency but little to no experience teaching Japanese. Please find the details of the course in … Continue reading →

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 →

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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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