BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Japan Foundation, Toronto X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190437Z UID:113161-1781955000-1781973000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-20/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190445Z UID:113163-1782214200-1782232200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-23/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190445Z UID:113164-1782387000-1782412200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-25/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260128T221502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221502Z UID:113471-1782412200-1782415800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2026/2026-06-25/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190446Z UID:113165-1782473400-1782491400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-26/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190446Z UID:113166-1782559800-1782577800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-27/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190447Z UID:113167-1782819000-1782837000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-06-30/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260630T203000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260611T214651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152439Z UID:113963-1782844200-1782851400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Run Away With Me\, Girl by Battan [Pride Month Pick!] DESCRIPTION:For the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid)\, we will discuss Battan’s manga\, Run Away With Me\, Girl\, Volume 1 (original Japanese version: ばったん作『かけおちガール』１巻; English translation by Kevin Steinbach). This moving and thought-provoking yuri manga explores sexuality\, identity\, societal expectations\, and the search for happiness through the reunion of two women in their twenties whose high school romance ended abruptly. Yuri manga is a genre of Japanese comics that depicts romantic relationships between women. Even if you have never read a queer love story before\, its relatable characters and universal themes of love\, adulthood\, and finding one’s place in the world make it an accessible and rewarding read. \nHeld during Pride Month and following Battan’s appearance as a featured guest and poster designer at the 2026 Toronto Comic Arts Festival\, this is a perfect opportunity to discover one of Japan’s most compelling manga creators. Whether you are a longtime manga fan\, interested in Japanese creators\, or curious about LGBTQ+ stories\, our book club offers a welcoming space to connect with readers from diverse backgrounds. \nJoin us in person or virtually from anywhere in the world\, connect with fellow readers to share what touched you and discover new perspectives on this powerful story that you might not have found on your own!  \nWe also have a limited number of “Observer” slots available for those who prefer to listen this time\, or for anyone curious about how a book club works without the pressure to speak. First-time participants are welcome!  \nRegister Here \n*Please be aware that space may be limited. \n*Depending on the number of participants and how the discussion goes\, we might extend the end time until 8:30 pm (EDT). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 8:00 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.  \n\nShow WHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB? \nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB?\nYou can read a book by yourself\, but when you read something thought-provoking or moving\, it’s natural to want to discuss it with someone else. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds\, find new and interesting books\, authors\, or themes\, and develop a richer understanding of Japan that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! \n \n\nShow HOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK? \nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n1. Once you register for the event\, you will receive guiding questions to help you think more deeply about the book. \n2. On the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada). *How to find us: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n3. We will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants) \n4. Depending on the number of the participants\, we will break into a few small groups to discuss questions so that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. \n5. After each breakout session\, each group will share what they have discussed with other groups. \n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make discussion more fun and vibrant! \n \n\nShow WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE BOOK? \nWHERE YOU CAN FIND THE BOOK?\nRun Away With Me\, Girl\, Volume 1 (physical copies and ebooks) are available at JFT Library! The checkout of the physical copies are limited to JFT Book Club participants for a 1-week loan period (non-renewable).  \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n  Borrow Ebook     Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n  \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the physical copies\, click here. \n \n\nShow ABOUT THE BOOK \nABOUT THE BOOK\n Run Away With Me\, Girl\n(The original Japanese version:『かけおちガール』)\nWritten by Battan  \nTranslated by Kevin Steinbach \nPublished by Kodansha\, 2020 / Kodansha USA\, 2022 \n  \nA dramatic\, funny\, and painful romance manga between two women about how\, sometimes\, you need to run away in order to find where you truly belong. Perfect for fans of coming-out yuri like How Do We Relationship? and masters of adult drama like Akiko Higashimura (Princess Jellyfish) and Takako Shimura (Even Though We’re Adults). You know that one person you just can’t forget? Not the one that got away\, but the one you had\, until suddenly you didn’t? Maki’s first love was her high school classmate\, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation\, saying they were now “too old to be fooling around dating girls.” Ten years later\, Maki still can’t get Midori off her mind\, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter\, Maki realizes that\, while her feelings haven’t changed\, Midori has long moved on—in fact\, she’s engaged. Yet the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband\, the more red flags she notices. And Midori has another secret\, one she hasn’t yet shared with Maki. Will it be the last blow to Maki’s hopes that their romance might be rekindled? Or will it be the push that sets them on a new path—one they’ll travel together? \n— from Publisher’s website \n \n\nShow ABOUT THE AUTHOR \nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nBattan debuted in 2016 with her title Nijiiro konpurekkusu (Rainbox Color Complex)\, published by KODANSHA. Her other works include Ane no yujin (My Older Sister’s Friend\, LEED)\, Kakeochi garu (Kodansha; published in English as Run Away with Me\, Girl)\, Kemutai ane to zurui imoto (Annoying and Cunning Sisters\, Kodansha). Soshite hiroin wa inaku natta (And Then There Were No Heroines) is currently being serialized in the online comic platform Web Action. Battan loves dogs. \n \n\n\nShow Video Archives of Past Event on Manga \nVideo Archives of Past Event on Manga\nFind out how manga are translated across genres in the first of the Parallel Worlds series of discussions\, Parallel Worlds: Translating Manga\, where translator Jocelyne Allen sits down with colleagues David Evelyn and Jenny McKeon to discuss the challenges and thrills of connecting two different cultures. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel. \nFor more recordings of past JFT lectures\, interviews\, presentations\, and expert discussions\, check out our Japan Dialogues collection.  \nWatch Here \n\n  \n \n\n\n \nPrevious Book Clubs\n \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) : Sakura by NISHI Kanako – April 16\, 2026 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time –Books Adapted into Film – February 24\, 2026 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Seesaw Monster by ISAKA Kotaro – Nov 8\, 2025 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Food in Japan – September 25\, 2025 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Look Back by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki – Jun 10\, 2025 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Architecture\, Civil Engineering\, and Landscapes – April 15\, 2025 \n \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – First Love by SHIMAMOTO Rio – February 8\, 2025 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai – November 21\, 2024 \n \nJapanese Tadoku Book Club – October 26\, 2024 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu – September 4\, 2024 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods – June 18\, 2024 \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori – April 18\, 2024 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko – February 13\, 2024 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations – November 16\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n \nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n \nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n \nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n \n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n \nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n \nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n \nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019 URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-hybrid_manga-runaway-battan/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Book-Club-Battan_1080x1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190448Z UID:113168-1782991800-1783017000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-02/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190448Z UID:113169-1783078200-1783096200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260703T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260128T221502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221502Z UID:113862-1783103400-1783107000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2026/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190449Z UID:113170-1783164600-1783182600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260618T183041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T222606Z UID:114079-1783164600-1783182600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2026 at JFT Library! \n*For those who participated and have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire\, it would be of great help to us if you could share your feedback. As we strive to continually improve and create more inspiring experiences for our patrons\, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future events! \nMissed the event? Our sasa bamboo tree and food samples are still on display until Friday\, July 31. You are welcome to add your own wishes when you visit the library during our opening hours! \n \n\n Tanabata Star Festival (七夕祭り) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration\, creativity\, and heartfelt wishes at JFT Library!\n \nRSVP is not needed! Join us with your friends and family on this joyous occasion and engage in a variety of activities that will transport you to the heart of Tanabata\, including:  \n  \nTanzaku-writing Workshop: Write Your Wish in Japanese!\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nAccording to the Tanabata tradition\, people write their wishes and aspirations on colourful tanzaku cards and hang them on sasa (bamboo branch) in hopes that they will reach the stars and their dreams will come true. This year\, we’re introducing a special drop-in workshop where you can learn to write your wish in Japanese using a brush pen. No Japanese language skills or calligraphy experience required. \n  \n  \n  \n\nKamishibai Storytelling\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm\n*We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup! \nListen to the mesmerizing art of kamishibai\, a traditional Japanese form of street theatre and storytelling\, where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration! This year\, we will be presenting a classic folklore story and a new story by a guest storyteller: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story of Tanabata  『たなばたものがたり』\nThe Sea Sluggers (Story by Samantha Dizon\, Illustrations by Kayla Preston-Lord)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Storyteller \nSam Dizon began kamishibai storytelling in 2013. As a children’s programmer at Toronto Public Library\, she borrowed kamishibai kits and did outreach storytelling in branches and for several schools. When she had gone through the library’s collection\, the students asked her for more. Sam began writing kamishibai stories\, drawing on her life experiences\, love of Japanese culture and knowledge gained from the East Asian Studies program at University of Toronto\, where she was studying part-time. She has completed 9 stories with illustrations by three artists. She has read her stories to hundreds of children and families in schools\, libraries\, storytelling festivals\, Wee Asian Film Festival and various events. \n \n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan. For our Tanabata Star Festival\, we have prepared an origami fishing pond instead. Try catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod! \n  \n  \n \nYukata Dress Up\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nDon’t miss the chance to try on a Yukata (a traditional Japanese garment worn during the summer season). Feel a connection to the vibrant traditions of Japan! \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nCapture the memories of this special day at our photo booth with entertaining props and a festive backdrop! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n*Special Thanks to Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto for kindly loaning some cultural items. \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to download a PDF file of Tanabata Star Festival activities schedule\n *We’ve updated the kamishibai schedule so you won’t have to choose between the stories and cheering on Team Canada vs Morocco at the World Cup! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2026/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8 CATEGORIES:Children's Event,Library,Performance,Talk Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/JFTNewsletter_Tanabata2026_June18.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260704T203000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260508T134848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181944Z UID:113340-1783191600-1783197000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers: タスクベースの言語指導（TBLT）からの実践のアイデア DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\nタスクベースの言語指導（TBLT）からの実践のアイデア\n  \n \n  \n課題遂行型アプローチとして、近年日本語教育の中で知られるようになったアプローチの一つに「タスクベースの言語指導（Task-Based Language Teaching\, 以下TBLT）」があります。このアプローチは第二言語習得研究（以下SLA）を基にした言語指導アプローチで、１９８０年代の提唱以来、英語教育を始め多くの外国語教育で研究と実践が進められており、２０１５年に国際学会が発足しています。このアプローチでは、タスクがカリキュラムやシラバスの中心とみなされていますが、日本語教育の課題遂行型アプローチに関する参考文献の中でも、様々な文脈で「タスク」という言葉が使用されているため、その意味理解が不明瞭になっているところがあるかもしれません。 \nそこで、この研修を通して、SLAの知見を基にしたTBLTの基本的な考え方をタスクの定義を含め紹介し、日本語の授業実践に役立つテクニックや考えを説明し、参加者同士の話し合いを通して、理解を深めることを目指しています。 \n日本語教師の方を対象としていますが、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。 \nご参加をご希望の方は以下の 登録フォーム よりお申込みください。 \n記 \n\n\n\n第１部\nTBLTの基本的な考え方と従来のアプローチとの共通点と相違点\n日時：２０２６年６月６日（土）７：００ pm ～ ８：３０ pm（東部夏時間）\n\n\n第２部\n授業実践のための方法―TBLTの十の原則についてー\n日時：２０２６年６月２０日（土）７：００ pm ～ ８：３０ pm（東部夏時間）\n\n\n第３部\nTBLTから見た教材作成のアイデア\n日時：２０２６年７月４日（土）７：００ pm ～ ８：３０ pm（東部夏時間）\n\n\n\n講師：小林ヒルマン恭子 先生（前ブリティッシュコロンビア大学専任講師） \n対象者：日本語教師の方で、以下に同意される方 \n※ グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※ PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n定員：５０名まで \n＊ お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \n使用言語：日本語 \n録画公開について：同研修の講義の部分のみ後日の録画公開を予定しています。 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤   典子     Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \n\n各セッションの公開録画は、以下のリンクよりご視聴いただけます。 \n第一回「TBLTの基本的な考え方と従来のアプローチとの共通点と相違点」 \n \n第一回研修資料はこちらからご覧いただけます。 \n  \n第二回「授業実践のための方法ーTBLTの十の原則について」 \n \n第二回研修資料はこちらからご覧いただけます。 \n  \n第三回「TBLTから見た教材作成のアイデア」 \n \n第三回研修資料はこちらからご覧いただけます。 \n参考文献はこちらからご確認ください。 \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop260606/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260520T193526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T140517Z UID:113457-1783342800-1783609200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:2026 Online Language Brush Up Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\n2026 ONLINE LANGUAGE BRUSH UP WORKSHOP\nFOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS\n  \n \n  \nIf you are a Japanese Language teacher and would like to brush up on your Japanese this summer\, please join this free online language brush up course for Japanese Language teachers. The workshop will cover one chapter of Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) for 4 days. \nSchedule:\nMonday\, July 6 – Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) \nClick here to confirm the time in the region you live in. \nEligibility Requirements:\nJapanese Language teachers in Canada who did not complete their compulsory education (Elementary and Junior High School\, 9 years) in Japan and have a language proficiency higher than A2-2. \nClass Size:Maximum of 20 people. Scheduled to be cancelled if less than 5 people sign up. \nTextbook: Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) – Topic 1 – Meeting people for the first time\n* The textbook will be provided free of charge to the participants who do not have it and are attending for the first time this year. \nLanguage: Conducted primarily in Japanese. \nCost: Free \nRegistration (Mandatory): Click here * Please register before June 21 in order to receive the textbook. We may not be able to provide textbooks to those who register after June 21. \n【Contact】 Noriko Saito   Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-brush-up-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190449Z UID:113171-1783423800-1783441800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T201500 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260604T151708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T174919Z UID:112579-1783533600-1783541700@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Monster (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Monster \n怪物 \nWednesday\, July 8\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2023 • Drama\, Mystery • 125 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nA single mother\, Saori (ANDO Sakura)\, demands answers from a school teacher\, Hori (NAGAYAMA Eita)\, when her son Minato (KUROKAWA Sōya\, winner of the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Newcomer for this role) begins acting strangely. As the tension escalates\, the line between truth and misunderstanding starts to blur. \nWinner of the Best Screenplay Award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival\, Monster is a complex\, multi-layered drama that uses Rashomon effect to explore the worlds of the two young children who live under the shadows of the adults around them. In his latest work\, acclaimed director KORE-EDA Hirokazu turns a compassionate lens to those who are misunderstood and marginalized\, asking what it means to be seen as a “monster” in this world. The film is further elevated by a poignant score from the late composer SAKAMOTO Ryuichi\, which “creates a layer of nuance and meaning” (The Guardian). \n\nContent advisory: references to bullying\, abuse\, and self-harm. \n\nPart of our Contemporary Japanese Cinema Spotlight series. \n  \nFree admission. Registration required. \nRegistration for this event is now full. We will have a rush line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nKORE-EDA Hirokazu (是枝 裕和) is a Japanese director\, producer\, screenwriter\, and editor. Before becoming a director\, Kore-eda worked as an assistant director on television documentaries. \nAt the 1995 Venice Film Festival\, Kore-eda’s first fiction feature film\, Maborosi\, won a Golden Osella for Best Cinematography. His next feature film After Life premiered at the 1998 Toronto International Film Festival and brought international recognition to Kore-eda’s work. \nOne of the most acclaimed contemporary Japanese filmmakers\, Kore-eda’s films have been selected at the Festival de Cannes multiple times\, including Distance (2001)\, Nobody Knows (Best Actor Award\, 2004)\, Air Doll (2009)\, Like Father\, Like Son (Jury Prize\, 2013)\, Our Little Sister (2015) and After the Storm (2016). In 2018\, Shoplifters won the Palme d’or at the 71st Festival de Cannes as well as being nominated for the 91st Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. \nKore-eda then turned to international co-production for his next two features: The Truth (2019) in France\, and Broker (Best Actor Award\, Festival de Cannes 2022) in Korea. In 2023\, his feature Monster won Queer Palm and Best Screenplay at the 76th Festival de Cannes. His latest film\, Sheep in the Box\, had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/monster/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Monster.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190450Z UID:113172-1783596600-1783621800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260128T221502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221502Z UID:113863-1783621800-1783625400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2026/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260710T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260710T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190453Z UID:113174-1783683000-1783701000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190456Z UID:113175-1783769400-1783787400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260611T184647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T150821Z UID:113868-1783965600-1783971000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:The Canadian Connection: How literary translators bring Japanese voices to the world DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked and registration is closed. Thank you for your understanding. \nYou may have noticed an increasing number of Japanese titles appearing on bestseller lists and displayed at your local bookstores and libraries. Behind this growing popularity and access to Japanese voices are literary translators\, whose work helps to shape how Japanese literature is read\, understood\, and enjoyed around the world. \nTo celebrate the vital yet often unrecognized work of translators who bring Japanese voices to the world\, three Canada-based translators of Japanese literature will gather onstage at the Japan Foundation. The conversation will be moderated by an editor of Japanese literature in translation\, and together they will reflect on the work of translation\, sharing insights into the creative process\, the opportunities and challenges facing translators today\, and the evolving landscape of Japanese literature in translation. The speakers will also discuss the dynamic role of the literary magazine MONKEY: New Writing from Japan*(formerly Monkey Business) in bridging languages\, cultures\, and literary traditions to bring Japanese literature to English readers.  \n*Book sales for MONKEY will be available at the venue for interested attendees. \n  \nSpeakers \nTed Goossen taught Japanese literature and film at York University in Toronto. He is coeditor of MONKEY: New Writing from Japan and the general editor of The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories\, and has published translations of novels\, stories and essays by Hiromi Kawakami\, Haruki Murakami and Naoya Shiga\, among others. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhoto credit: N Halpin \nSonja Arntzen\, Professor Emerita\, University of Toronto\, focuses on the research and translation of premodern Japanese literature. Her books include Ikkyū and the Crazy Cloud Anthology (Tokyo University Press\, 1986; revised and expanded edition\, Quirin Press\, 2022)\, The Kagerō Diary: A Woman’s Autobiographical Text from Tenth-Century Japan (Michigan University Press\, 1996)\, and The Sarashina Diary: A Woman’s Life in Eleventh-Century Japan (Columbia University Press\, 2014). She is currently working on a new translation of the Tenth-Century Ochikubo monogatari (Lady of the Low Chamber) which will offer a new perspective on this classic of early Japanese fiction. \n  \n  \n  \nChris Corker is a British Canadian translator. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis on apocalyptic nostalgia in Japanese literature and film at York University\, with a number of articles on the same topic forthcoming in academic journals. A longstanding member of the MONKEY team\, Chris’s translations include the work of Ikezawa Natsuki\, Suga Keijiro\, and Kuma Kengo. He is a regular reviewer at the Asian Review of Books. \n  \n  \n  \nModerator \nPhoto credit: Katie Brook \nMeg Taylor started her career as a book editor in Tokyo\, working for Weatherhill\, best known for its illustrated books on Japanese arts and culture. In Canada\, she worked as a nonfiction editor at Doubleday Canada and other trade publishers and served as an instructor and academic coordinator for the postgraduate Publishing Certificate program at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Since returning to the U.S. in 2015\, she has focused on Japan-related projects. With Motoyuki Shibata and Ted Goossen\, she launched MONKEY New Writing from Japan in 2020\, an annual anthology of Japanese literature in translation\, building on the success of Monkey Business (2011–2017). She also edits novels and story collections for the Monkey fiction imprint. \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-canadian-connection/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Talk Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Translation-square-w-QR.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190458Z UID:113176-1784028600-1784046600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190458Z UID:113177-1784201400-1784226600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-16/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190459Z UID:113178-1784287800-1784305800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260128T221502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221502Z UID:113864-1784313000-1784316600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2026/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260718T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260718T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190500Z UID:113179-1784374200-1784392200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190501Z UID:113180-1784633400-1784651400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260501T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190503Z UID:113181-1784806200-1784831400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Tenugui Towels: Fireworks\, Fireflies\, and Yōkai Monsters DESCRIPTION:夏の手拭い展：花火と蛍と妖怪と \nSummer must be the most active season for Tenugui towels. In order to survive through the extreme heat and humidity of summer in Japan\, all kinds of customs\, culture\, and rituals have been created and developed. Tenugui towels were one of the tools to cope with summer in a practical way. \nTenugui are towels made of bleached cotton\, approximately 34 cm wide and 90 cm in length. The word literally means “a hand wiping cloth.” In the 17th century\, when the production of cotton increased dramatically in Japan\, people benefitted from the rich supply of cotton cloth for use in their daily lives. Individual towels were used for a remarkable number of purposes not only for wiping and cleaning\, but also for wrapping and wearing\, and even as advertising tools. \nAt this point we can see Tenugui as the reflection of the culture and lifestyle\, too\, beyond merely practical tools. In this exhibition Ukiyo-e woodblock prints are on display which depict people using Tenugui towels. We also have pairings of Ukiyo-e prints and Tenugui towels both indicating everything special in Japanese summer. Fireworks\, boating\, fresh water bathing\, firefly catching ― summer heat could have been turned into enjoyment and something to be culturally appreciated. \nOne of the special summer tradition has been spooky stories of ghosts and Yōkai monsters. In the hot humid nights\, those stories are supposed to make spectators feel chilled. And those creatures are the most attractive subjects which appear on both Tenugui and Ukiyo-e prints. \nJoin us at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in the celebration of magnificent summer! \n\nAdmission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n* Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:August 1 – 3 (Civic Holiday Weekend) \nExhibition Period: June 4 – August 29\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-tenugui-towels/2026-07-23/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Tenugui-Summer-SQ-04-Yokai-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130827 CREATED:20260626T174446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210741Z UID:113087-1784829600-1784836800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Wife of a Spy (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Wife of a Spy \nスパイの妻 \nThursday\, July 23\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KUROSAWA Kiyoshi • 2020 • Drama\, Thriller • 115 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nMaster filmmaker KUROSAWA Kiyoshi won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival for this riveting and gorgeously crafted thriller. \nIn 1940 in Kobe\, during the World War II\, Satoko (AOI Yû) receives a visit from her childhood friend\, now a military policeman\, regarding suspicious activities of her husband\, local merchant and amateur filmmaker\, Yusaku (TAKAHASHI Issey). Satoko confronts Yusaku\, but when she discovers his true intentions\, she is torn between loyalty to her husband\, the life they have built\, and the country they call home. \nPart of our Contemporary Japanese Cinema Spotlight series. \n  \nFree admission. Registration required. \nRegistration for this event is now full. We will have a rush line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nKUROSAWA Kiyoshi (黒沢 清) is a Japanese film director\, screenwriter\, film critic and former professor at the Tokyo University of the Arts\, best known for his contributions to the Japanese horror genre. \nHe first began making 8mm films in university\, making his feature film directorial debut in 1983 with Kandagawa Wars. Kurosawa achieved international acclaim with his 1997 crime thriller Cure\, which he followed up with other notable works including License to Live (1998)\, Barren Illusion (1999)\, and Charisma (1999). Kurosawa’s work has been frequently recognized in festivals worldwide. Pulse (2001) was awarded the Film Critics Award in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. Bright Future and Doppelganger were official selections at Cannes in 2003. Retribution (2006) screened at the Venice Film Festival. Tokyo Sonata won the Jury Prize at Cannes and Best Film at the 2009 Asian Film Awards. \nHis recent work Journey to the Shore (2015) and Before We Vanish (2017) were both screened in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival in their respective years\, with the latter earning Kurosawa the prize for Best Director. In his cinematic return to the horror genre\, Creepy (2016) premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival and his film To the End of the Earth (2019) was screened as a closing film at the Locarno Film Festival. For Wife of a Spy\, Kurosawa won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 77th Venice International Film Festival. \nIn 2024\, Kurosawa released three films: Chime\, a short horror film that premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival; Serpent’s Path\, a French-language remake of Kurosawa’s 1998 film of the same name; and Cloud\, which premiered out of competition at the Venice International Film Festival. His latest film\, The Samurai and the Prisoner\, had its world premiere at the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/wife-of-a-spy/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/PR-Image-Wife-of-a-Spy-Sq.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR