(Re)Making Sense of Kanji - For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language When we are already using Chinese characters in our native language, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just … Continue reading →
The Genealogy of Sake 一献の系譜 Tuesday, March 5, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by ISHII Kaori • 2015 • Documentary • 108 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission A … Continue reading →
Living The Game Friday, March 8, 6:00PM - Sunday, March 10, 11:59PM (ET) Virtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free Directed by GOTSU Takao • 2017 • Documentary • 88 minutes • Presented in Japanese, English, French, and Mandarin with English subtitles • … Continue reading →
North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference 2024 Meeting-in-Conjunction Questioning, "What am I?" 「私とは何か？という問い」 Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM No RSVP Required | Open to Conference Attendees & … Continue reading →
North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver Questioning, "What am I?" 「私とは何か？という問い」 Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM RSVP Required | Lecture | UBC Asian Centre Auditorium *Light refreshment will be served at the venue. HIRANO … Continue reading →
Ainu were once described and perceived as "exotic" people of Hokkaido (Ainu Mosir in the Ainu), in Northern Japan. The Ainu became a very popular research subject both internationally and domestically from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. … Continue reading →
The recording of the event is now available on the YouTube channel of Katari Japanese Storytellers! Step into a world of enchanting Japanese tales at our traditional storytelling event, celebrating Japanese culture through captivating narratives, folk songs, … Continue reading →
Come Back Anytime また いらっしゃい Thursday, April 4, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by John Daschbach • 2021 • Documentary • 81 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Join us … Continue reading →
DownTown Dance 歌えマチグヮー (utae machigwaa) Tuesday, April 9, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by NITTA Yoshitaka • 2012 • Documentary • 89 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer In the … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) - Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori! Sharing some comments from our participants! “My first time coming to the JFT Book club, I enjoyed meeting new people. … Continue reading →
