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SUMMARY:Ainupuri: Giving Voice to Museum Objects
DESCRIPTION: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. Thousands of Ainu objects were collected from Hokkaido\, Sakhalin\, and Kurile islands\, which are now stored in many museums worldwide. \nThis presentation will focus on hidden stories and narratives of the Ainu museum collections from the eye of Dr. Kanako Uzawa\, an Ainu scholar and artist. She will discuss the process and challenges she faces through ongoing Ainu art exhibition curation in collaboration with the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Lastly\, she will introduce her most recent art video production\, Ainupuri\, in which she reconstructs the counter-narratives of Ainu objects stored in the Historical Museum of Oslo University in Norway. This tells her own story in the form of narration\, poetry\, song\, dance\, and performance; these personal and collective histories are mediated by Laura Liverani’s visual storytelling in a constant dialogue between the two artists. \n\n \nKanako UZAWA\nDr. Kanako Uzawa is a Norwegian-based Ainu scholar\, artist\, and advocate. Her work is published internationally by academic journals\, books\, magazines and museums. She engages with a number of academic and international forums\, lectures\, and artistic work on Indigenous identity-making. Her Ph.D. focuses on urban Ainu livelihood and its contemporary expressions based on her auto-ethnography as one of the research methods. She is an Assistant Professor for the Global Station for Indigenous Studies and Cultural Diversity at Hokkaido University in Japan as well as an associated researcher at the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo in Norway. She is also an editorial board member of AlterNative: an International Journal of Indigenous Peoples in New Zealand. As an Ainu dancer and performer\, she recently participated in the Intercultural Indigenous Choreographers Lab at the Banff Centre in Canada. She is currently involved in a curatorial exhibition project on the Ainu contemporary art in collaboration with the University of Michigan Museum of Art in the US. \n\nImages by Laura Liverani; Kanako Uzawa @ Historical Museum\, University of Oslo \n  \n\n \nEnrich Your Understanding of Ainu with JFT Library before/after the event: Ainupuri: Giving Voice to Museum Object \nDiscover the rich cultural tapestry of the Ainu people through our curated collection of JFT Library items\, selected in conjunction with the presentation & film screening event Ainupuri: Giving Voice to Museum Objects on Monday\, March 18. Our event guest presenter Dr. UZAWA Kanako’s insights are informed by her pivotal role as a contributor to the groundbreaking book Beyond Ainu Studies [Ebook]\, which seeks to reinvigorate the landscape of Ainu research; Ainu Spirits Singing [Physical book & Ebook] offers a nuanced study and English translation of Ainu’s rich oral performance traditions; see Ainu culture through the eyes of the characters in the historical fiction manga/anime Golden Kamuy [ebook(EN) & Blu-ray(EN/JP) & physical book(JP)] by NODA Satoru; and more! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, available 24/7. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck library item list
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ainupuri-kanako-uzawa/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver\nQuestioning\, “What am I?”  「私とは何か？という問い」\nMonday\, March 18\, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM \nRSVP Required | Lecture | UBC Asian Centre Auditorium \n*Light refreshment will be served at the venue. \n \nHIRANO Keiichiro is an award-winning author of novels such as A Man and At the End of the Matinee. In March 2024\, he will visit Vancouver to share his personal experiences as a writer of Japan’s “Lost Generation\,” defined as a generation whose socio-economic stability declined dramatically following the collapse of the country’s asset price bubble. Mr. HIRANO will also discuss the characteristics of writers of the generation before and after him\, delve into the question of identity\, and as a current member of the Akutagawa Prize selection committee\, touch upon recent trends in Japanese literature. \nRegister here \n**EVENT UPDATE: MEET & GREET with MR. KEIICHIRO HIRANO** \nAfter the lecture\, there will be a 1-hour meet & greet session with Mr. Keiichiro Hirano at UBC Asian Centre from 3:00 PM. You can bring your own copy of Mr. Hirano’s work for his autograph. No book sales will happen at the venue. \nAs there is a high demand\, the tickets for the session will be given out on a first-come\, first-served basis to those who arrive early for this event. Please note that there is a limit of one autograph per attendee. The details will be announced during the event. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\n\nHIRANO Keiichiro \nKeiichiro Hirano has published more than 15 novels since his debut work “The Eclipse” for which he won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize at the record age of 23. His deeply psychological fiction deals with profound and universal themes like self-love\, relationships and acceptance\, and spans from short stories and historical novels to essays\, love stories\, and literary sci-fi. \nAs a cultural envoy to Paris appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs\, he traveled all over Europe giving lectures and many of his books have been translated and are widely read in France\, China\, Korea\, Taiwan\, Italy\, and Egypt. In his widely viewed TED talk\, he discusses what it means to really love oneself\, arguing that it’s not easy to holistically love ourselves without knowing all our “selves”\, good and bad\, but we can discover the “self” we like with the help of the person we love. \nBased on this theme\, his novel “At the End of the Matinee” was a runaway bestseller in Japan and released as a movie in November 2019. “A MAN” is the first of his novels to be translated into English. His second title in English “At the End of the Matinee” was released in April 2021. Following the 2019 picture adaptation of “At the End of the Matinee”\, his work keeps coming to life on screen with the 2022 series adaptation of “Fill in the Blanks” and picture adaptation of “A Man”. \nIn 2023\, the 20 years long work “Theory on Yukio Mishima” is finally getting published. Based on a thorough reading of 4 of Mishima’s novels\, the book is written upon both Mishima’s works as a man of Literature\, as well as his actions as a believer of the Emperor system. This Reiwa era ultimate edition of the theories on Mishima Yukio is the unmissable key to understanding Mishima’s beliefs and actions. \n[Awards]\n・120th Akutagawa Prize for The Eclipse（Nisshoku）(1999)\n・59th Education\, Science and Technology Ministers Art Encouragement Prize for New Writers for Breach（Kekkai） (2009)\n・19th Prix Deux Magots Bunkamura for Dawn (2009)\n・ the Watanabe Junichi Literary Prize for At the End of the Matinee（2017）\n・ the Yomiuri Prize for Literature for A MAN（2018）\n・ the Kobayashi Hideo Prize for Theory on Yukio Mishima（2023）\n\nAbout the Coordinator:\n\n\n\nSATO Ayako \nAyako Sato\, born in Tokyo\, Professor Emerita at Meiji Gakuin University\, translator\, President of The Canadian Literary Society of Japan\, and Executive Director of Japan PEN. Specialized in Canadian Literature and American Literature. \nHer translation works include Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride\, Alias Grace\, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth\, and The Year of the Flood as well as Tomson Highway’s Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. \nShe is a co-author of J.D. Salinger Bungaku no Kenkyu\, Kebekku o shiru tame no 54 sho\, and Kanada o tabi suru 37 sho. \n\nCo-presented by Japan P.E.N. Club\, UBC Asian Studies\, and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hirano-keiichiro-in-vancouver/
LOCATION:Asian Centre\, University of British Columbia\, 1871 West Mall\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle
DESCRIPTION:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle\nAssociation for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference 2024 Meeting-in-Conjunction \nQuestioning\, “What am I?”  「私とは何か？という問い」\nSaturday\, March 16\, 2024 @ 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM \nNo RSVP Required | Open to Conference Attendees & General Public | Lecture | Seattle Convention Center\, Room 609 \n \nHIRANO Keiichiro is an award-winning author of novels such as A Man and At the End of the Matinee. In March 2024\, he will visit Seattle to share his personal experiences as a writer of Japan’s “Lost Generation\,” defined as a generation whose socio-economic stability declined dramatically following the collapse of the country’s asset price bubble. Mr. HIRANO will also discuss the characteristics of writers of the generation before and after him\, delve into the question of identity\, and as a current member of the Akutagawa Prize selection committee\, touch upon recent trends in Japanese literature. \nThe recording of the event is now available on our YouTube channel! \n \n  \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\n\nHIRANO Keiichiro \nKeiichiro Hirano has published more than 15 novels since his debut work “The Eclipse” for which he won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize at the record age of 23. His deeply psychological fiction deals with profound and universal themes like self-love\, relationships and acceptance\, and spans from short stories and historical novels to essays\, love stories\, and literary sci-fi. \nAs a cultural envoy to Paris appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs\, he traveled all over Europe giving lectures and many of his books have been translated and are widely read in France\, China\, Korea\, Taiwan\, Italy\, and Egypt. In his widely viewed TED talk\, he discusses what it means to really love oneself\, arguing that it’s not easy to holistically love ourselves without knowing all our “selves”\, good and bad\, but we can discover the “self” we like with the help of the person we love. \nBased on this theme\, his novel “At the End of the Matinee” was a runaway bestseller in Japan and released as a movie in November 2019. “A MAN” is the first of his novels to be translated into English. His second title in English “At the End of the Matinee” was released in April 2021. Following the 2019 picture adaptation of “At the End of the Matinee”\, his work keeps coming to life on screen with the 2022 series adaptation of “Fill in the Blanks” and picture adaptation of “A Man”. \nIn 2023\, the 20 years long work “Theory on Yukio Mishima” is finally getting published. Based on a thorough reading of 4 of Mishima’s novels\, the book is written upon both Mishima’s works as a man of Literature\, as well as his actions as a believer of the Emperor system. This Reiwa era ultimate edition of the theories on Mishima Yukio is the unmissable key to understanding Mishima’s beliefs and actions. \n[Awards]\n・120th Akutagawa Prize for The Eclipse（Nisshoku）(1999)\n・59th Education\, Science and Technology Ministers Art Encouragement Prize for New Writers for Breach（Kekkai） (2009)\n・19th Prix Deux Magots Bunkamura for Dawn (2009)\n・ the Watanabe Junichi Literary Prize for At the End of the Matinee（2017）\n・ the Yomiuri Prize for Literature for A MAN（2018）\n・ the Kobayashi Hideo Prize for Theory on Yukio Mishima（2023）\n\nAbout the Coordinator:\n\n\n\nSATO Ayako \nAyako Sato\, born in Tokyo\, Professor Emerita at Meiji Gakuin University\, translator\, President of The Canadian Literary Society of Japan\, and Executive Director of Japan PEN. Specialized in Canadian Literature and American Literature. \nHer translation works include Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride\, Alias Grace\, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth\, and The Year of the Flood as well as Tomson Highway’s Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. \nShe is a co-author of J.D. Salinger Bungaku no Kenkyu\, Kebekku o shiru tame no 54 sho\, and Kanada o tabi suru 37 sho. \n\nCo-presented by Japan P.E.N. Club and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n \n 
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LOCATION:Private: Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living The Game (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Living The Game\nFriday\, March 8\, 6:00PM – Sunday\, March 10\, 11:59PM (ET)\nVirtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free \nDirected by GOTSU Takao • 2017 • Documentary • 88 minutes • Presented in Japanese\, English\, French\, and Mandarin with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe world of professional video-gaming is a high stakes arena where cash prizes are worth millions\, and international fame and glory await the best. But who are these pro gamers\, and what does it take to become a true legend? \nUMEHARA Daigo\, “The Beast\,” is the world’s greatest ever Street Fighter player. For Momichi his young rival\, Daigo seems untouchable\, until a tournament victory places the legend in his sights. But what Momichi and the other challengers – Luffy from France\, Justin from the USA\, and GamerBee from Taiwan – are learning\, Daigo knows only too well: living the game is not just about winning and losing\, and victory can be as poisonous as defeat. \nIn the gaming world they are heroes\, but in society pro gamers are still seen as social outcasts or even addicts. Three years in the making\, Living The Game profiles five young pro gamers from Japan\, France\, USA\, and Taiwan\, as they go head-to-head in tournaments around the world. From Tokyo to Las Vegas\, we follow their highs and lows as they land huge sponsorship deals\, attract devoted fan bases and above all\, live the game. \nFree to stream. Register below. \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nImmerse Deeper into the World of Japanese Video Games with JFT Library  \nJFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games in English and Japanese. Whether you’re a seasoned video game player or a curious observer\, explore the cultural impact\, historical context\, and personal stories behind the world of Japanese video games before or after the virtual film screening! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n 
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SUMMARY:The Genealogy of Sake (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:The Genealogy of Sake\n一献の系譜\nTuesday\, March 5\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by ISHII Kaori • 2015 • Documentary • 108 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission \nA glass of Japanese sake (sah-keh) is filled with the spirit of the Japanese sake brewers\, or toji. The history of Japanese sake goes back to 2000 years ago\, and its brewing process is extremely detailed and complex. This documentary film follows the lives of artisans who pass on the heritage of brewing the perfect drop of sake. \nThe Genealogy of Sake was filmed in the bio-geographically diverse Noto peninsula\, Ishikawa prefecture. The agricultural system of this region is certified as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System\, and people live together sustainably with nature. To take a deeper look into Japanese sake brewing\, the documentary follows the intense six month period of sake production and focuses on the lives and artistry of the Noto Peninsula toji\, and the close connection they have with their environment\, the past and their future. \n(c) Ikkon Film Partners \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is hosting this film screening to honour everyone affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1\, 2024. For information on how to support recovery and relief efforts in the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture\, please refer to donation details in this PDF. \nAll sake breweries featured in The Genealogy of Sake have been damaged in some way by the Noto Earthquake. We have compiled a list of the breweries\, their status\, and related news articles in this information sheet.  \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nISHII Kaori graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of the Sacred Heart. While working at the Ministry of Education\, Culture\, Science\, Sports and Technology (MEXT) she studied at the Film School of Tokyo after work. \nHer first documentary film\, Sorry Grandma (2005) won the first prize at the Osaka Abeno Human Documentary Film Festival. Her next one\, Chain of Life – The Artistry of Mokuhanzome Kimono (2006)\, depicted Japan’s oldest dyeing technique and was screened in many festivals around the world. She also worked as an assistant to HANEDA Sumiko\, who is one of the most famous documentary filmmakers in Japan. Ishii went on to direct for television before producing her next film\, A Handful of Salt (2011) which received the Best Cinematography prize at Cebu International Documentary Film Festival. \nThe films and programs she directs and produces are on the theme of traditional culture and craftsmanship\, some of which have screened in Japan and abroad. Since 2009\, Ishii has been a regular visitor to the Noto Peninsula and was invited to direct this sake-themed documentary The Genealogy of Sake which has screened at the Milan International Expo 2015 & Hawaii International Film Festival 2016. She was also involved in developing the charm of the region and people of Noto\, many whom she met through the film\, from various perspectives such as food events\, brewery tours\, and workshops. \n\nThe genealogy of the four sake kings of Noto: \n \n 
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji - For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji – For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language\n  \n \nWhen we are already using Chinese characters in our native language\, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just like we do in Chinese. This does not always work though\, because while there are certainly many things in common\, there are also many differences that someone who knows Chinese characters should keep in mind to really master the language. \nJoin us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar\, where we will explore the differences between Kanji in Japanese and Chinese\, and learn strategies to improve your Japanese fluency. \nSaturday February 24 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday February 23 \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji is used in Japanese\, and compare it with its use in Chinese.\nLearn how to accurately distinguish\, use and balance native Japanese words and Chinese-derived words.\nExplore strategies to effectively learn written as well as spoken Japanese.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\n\n\n\nUse Chinese characters in their native language\, and\nHave at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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SUMMARY:100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience\nThursday\, February 22\, 6:30PM (ET) \nDoors open 6:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by Brad Crawford • 2012 • Documentary • 68 minutes • Presented in English & Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nINSERT COIN. BLOW YOUR MIND.  \nImagine a world where video games reign supreme. Five story buildings filled with arcade cabinets\, old and new\, inundate the streets. Welcome to downtown Tokyo\, Japan. A place where the arcades of the 80s and 90s not only still exist\, but thrive and have evolved into an elaborate\, unmatchable gaming experience. 100 Yen is a historical documentary about the evolution of arcades and the culture surrounding it – from the birth of arcades to the game centers that still thrive today. With a predominant focus on the three major arcade genres\, Shooting games\, Fighting games and Rhythm games\, 100 Yen explores the culture and evolution of arcades through the past and present. Featuring interviews with industry professionals\, game programmers and designers\, casual gamers and gaming icons from Japan\, Canada\, and the USA. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nBrad Crawford is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker born and raised in Winnipeg. He works alongside his business partner BJ Verot (filmmaker/stuntman) and together they create genre-films under the banner of Strata Studios\, which they both co-founded. Brad is the tech specialist of Strata Studios\, in charge of editing and post production as well as various camera technologies. When Brad isn’t on set\, he’s busy trying to teach his two kids Japanese and trying to finish reading that book he started a couple months ago.  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/100-yen/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T144811Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語教師のための外国語学習体験\nJFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers\n  \nJF日本語教育スタンダード準拠 国際交流基金オフィシャル日本語コースブック『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』を利用した外国語の授業を体験してみませんか？「まるごと」教材を利用した未知の言語の授業を学習者として体験し、「まるごと」が提案している教授方法について振り返ることを目的とした研修です。未知の言語での授業体験を通して、学習者が「まるごと」での指導をどのように感じるかについての意見交換を行います。今回はトルコ語での学習体験を予定しています。 \nご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください \n日時：2024年2月15日、22日（木）午後7時 ～ 9時（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：2月8日（木） \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着20名まで） \n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる方（聴講不可） \n※PCで参加できる方（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n※トルコ語の知識や学習経験がない方が優先されます。（同研修は未知の言語の学習体験が目的です。） \n使用言語：トルコ語、日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。 \n\nトルコ語でまるごとA1（入門）レベル体験（１日目：かつどう、２日目：りかい）\n参加者による感想、気づきなどについて意見交換\n講師による授業解説\n質疑応答\n\n講師：呉屋　由郁子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop240215/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T201500
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20240209T181131Z
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SUMMARY:Mantles of Transience (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:EVENT UPDATE! This event is now fully booked.  Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available. Rush line will be available on the day of the screening starting at 5:30 PM\, and tickets will be released to rush line on a first-come first-serve basis. \n \n\nMantles of Transience  うつろいの時をまとう \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 15\, 6:00 PM (ET)Doors open 5:30 PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by MIYAKE Nagaru • 2022 • Documentary / Fashion • 95 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nCreated by a couple of Japanese fashion designers\, the clothing brand matohu fuses innovative designs with the traditional Japanese concept of beauty. In a series of beautiful images\, Mantles of Transience takes you from the artists’ workshop to nature\, where they find inspiration. Their goal? Highlighting the hidden beauty in everyday life\, which we tend to overlook. Witness the production of their latest collection\, Nagori\, and learn about the rewarding life philosophy behind this one-of-a-kind fashion brand. \n\n\n\nIn-person film screening to be followed by a livestream Q&A with the founders of matohu\, Mr. HORIHATA Hiroyuki and Ms. SEKIGUCHI Makiko. Livestream Q&A will be broadcast in the JFT Event Hall. \n\nDesigners’ Profile: \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n        \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n                \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n                \n        \n\n\n\nHORIHATA Hiroyuki\, after finishing Graduate School at the Doshisha University\, and SEKIGUCHU Makiko\, after graduating from the Kyorin University\, both took the Men’s Design course offered under the Apparel Design program in the Bunka Fashion College. \n\n\n\n1998: After graduating\, they worked for 5 years as pattern makers at COMME des GARCONS and Yohji Yamamoto\, respectively. 2003: Both resigned and moved to UK and started working for London based designer Bora Aksu’s 04-05 A/W collection. 2005: Launched own brand matohu and started participating in Japan Fashion Week from 2006. 2009: Received the Mainichi Fashion Grand Prix New Designer Award and the Shiseido Sponsorship Award. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout matohu: \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n        \n                \n                    \n                \n                \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n                \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n                \n        \n\n\n\nmatohu (pronounced ma-tou) has two meanings. One is the Japanese word matou\, which refers to clothes softly draping or wrapping the body. \n\n\n\nThe other is matou\, the volitional form of the Japanese verb for wait (matsu) with the meaning of “let’s wait.” Instead of consuming and discarding things\, matohu calls on people to wait until their own sense of aesthetics has matured. \n\n\n\nWith the concept of creating new clothes that sustain the Japanese sense of aesthetics\, matohu offers designs born from the history\, culture\, and terroir of Japan in original styles authentic to the Japanese experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector Profile: \n\n\n\n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n\n\nBorn ​1974 in Japan. While still studying at Tama Art University\, MIYAKE Nagaru created experimental films in pursuit of physicality and participated in film festivals in and outside Japan. Since 1995\, he has been directing documentary films about traditional performing arts and the communities such traditions are rooted in. He continues to pursue the possibilities of the communication and physicality in the physical expression through his unique point of view.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/mantles-of-transience/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T203000
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko! \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“The book club was wonderful experience. Thank you for providing a hybrid environment\, which makes it possible for people outside of Toronto and Canada to attend online.”—Brianna K. \n“Thank you so much for doing these!”—Anonymous \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club Online\, we will discuss KANAI Mieko’s novel Mild Vertigo (the original Japanese version: 金井 美恵子著『軽いめまい』)! \nJoin us in person or virtually to dive deep into a mesmerizing exploration of everyday life in Japan depicted with an innovative storytelling approach! Whether you’re new to our library or a seasoned book club participant\, this is your chance to connect\, discuss\, and discover the magic of Japanese literature. Let’s enjoy this unique novel together with fellow book lovers from different backgrounds!  \nKris Kosaka (Columnist\, The Japan Times) will be also joining us as a moderator to guide us through the session. \nFor those new to the book club or if you just want to listen this time\, we also have a small number of “Observer” slots! \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 7 pm (EST). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 6:30 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. First-time participants are always welcome! \n\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  \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).  \n*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\nWHERE YOU CAN FIND A BOOK TO READ?\nMild Vertigo (physical book & ebook) is available at JFT Library! The checkout of the physical copy is limited to JFT Book Club participants only 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)  \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the book copies\, click here. \n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n Mild Vertigo (原書:『軽いめまい』)\nWritten by KANAI Mieko Translated by Polly Barton Published by  New Directions\, 2023 \n  \n  \nIn this intoxicating stream-of-consciousness novel\, Mieko Kanai tackles the existential traps of motherhood\, marriage\, and domestic captivity. The apparently unremarkable Natsumi lives in a modern Tokyo apartment with her husband and two sons: she does the laundry\, goes to the supermarket\, visits friends\, and gossips with neighbors. Tracing her conversations and interactions with her family and friends as they blend seamlessly into her own infernally buzzing internal monologue\, Mild Vertigo explores the dizzying reality of being unable to locate oneself in the endless stream of minutiae that forms a lonely life confined to a middle-class home\, where both everything and nothing happens. With shades of Clarice Lispector\, Elena Ferrante\, and Kobo Abe\, this verbally acrobatic novel by the esteemed novelist\, essayist\, and critic Mieko Kanai—whose work enjoys a cult status in Japan—is a disconcerting and radically imaginative portrait of selfhood in late-stage capitalist society. \nIn the vertigo lurking at the depths of a very ordinary life\, Mieko Kanai succeeds in uncovering the tranquility and cruelty that exist side by side. — Yoko Ogawa\, author of The Memory Police\n \n— from Publisher’s website \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nBorn in 1947\, Mieko Kanai is a novelist\, poet\, essayist\, and critic. She has published around thirty novels and short-story collections\, and her critical essays have been featured in Japanese newspapers and magazines for almost fifty years. In the English-speaking world\, she is perhaps best known for her story “Rabbits\,” a gory retelling of Alice in Wonderland where a young girl puts on a suit made of freshly skinned rabbit fur. \nABOUT THE TRANSLATOR\nPolly Barton is a writer and Japanese translator based in Bristol. Her translations include Aoko Matsuda’s Where the Wild Ladies Are\, Kikuko Tsumura’s There’s No Such Thing as an Easy Job\, and Tomoka Shibasaki’s Spring Garden. In 2019\, she won the Fitzcarraldo Editions Essay Prize for her debut book Fifty Sounds. \n\nABOUT THE MODERATOR\nWriter Kris Kosaka moved to Japan in 1996 to accept a position teaching high school English at an international school. She fell in love with the country and soon met her future husband\, Makoto. They made their home in Kamakura\, where Kris continued teaching and writing while raising their two children. Although temporarily in Tampa\, FL (her hometown) while their daughter completes her high school education in the States\, Kris’s heart is in Japan. In her spare time\, Kris enjoys reading and running. Kris is a frequent contributor to The Japan Times\, and a regular columnist for their Books pages. \n\n \nPrevious Book Clubs\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\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\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\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-mild-vertigo-by-kanai-mieko/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:Play\, Communication\, and Media in Japanese Videogame Arcades
DESCRIPTION: \n\n \nHow have videogame arcades maintained their social and economic relevance in Japan? How did arcade videogames influence play practices in North America\, and how are they distinct from them? \n \nJapanese videogame arcades\, commonly called game centers\, have been a mainstay of the Japanese urban entertainment scene since the release of Space Invaders in the late 1970s. They introduced culturally significant games such as Pacman\, Street Fighter II\, and Dance Dance Revolution\, which have had a lasting impact on arcade and videogame culture throughout the world. This presentation will provide an overview of the evolution of videogame arcades in Japan\, examining their social functions as alternative sites of interpersonal communication and as urban hubs embodying the interconnectivity of the videogame\, anime\, and manga industries within Japan’s media environment. \n \n\n\n\n \n \nJérémie Pelletier-Gagnon is an assistant professor in the Pôle d’études et de recherches en cultures numériques at the Université de l’Ontario français in Toronto\, where he teaches both theoretical and practical approaches to the social issues raised by digital media. His work focuses on the study of videogames from a cultural\, transnational and spatial perspective\, mainly through the study of Japanese videogames. He is also interested in the analysis of textual data and the study of artificial intelligence in the context of videogames. He is the author of Space and Play in Japanese Videogame Arcades (forthcoming 2024) and co-editor of the anthology Japanese Role-Playing Games: Genre\, Representation and Liminality in the JRPG (Lexington\, 2022). \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-videogame-arcades/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T174000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20231219T002414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T151108Z
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SUMMARY:It's a Summer Film! (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Summer Film! サマーフィルムにのって \n \n\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 4:00PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by MATSUMOTO Soushi • 2020 • Comedy / Sci-Fi / Romance • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nBarefoot is a high-school girl who adores samurai movies and Japanese costume drama. But she doesn’t stand a chance of making a samurai movie at school\, as all the film club members prefer romantic dramas. One day Barefoot meets Rintaro\, who is an ideal actor for the lead samurai role in a movie she wrote. And so Barefoot and her two best friends\, Kickboard and Blue Hawaii\, persuade Rintaro to star in the movie\, also gathering unique cast and crew. However\, during production\, Barefoot finds out that Rintaro is a time-traveler from the future! Register below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/its-a-summer-film-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20240209T210343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191653Z
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SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 5th Online Seminar - Creating Community for Parents and Children
DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou  5th Online Seminar – Creating Community for Parents and Children\n日本語で育てよう　第5回オンラインセミナー「親子で参加できるコミュニティ作り」\n\n  \n2024年1月28日（日）13:30〜15:30（東部時間） Zoom使用　参加費無料 \n第5回となる今回は、親子で楽しむ活動を10年以上も続けコ ミュニティを育ててこられたお二人をゲストに迎え、お話を伺います。 \n\n親子参加型「わらべうた」体験\nインタビュー\n小グループで情報交換\n\n…を予定 \nお申込み：2024年1月25日(木)までにこちらのリンクからお申し込みください。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com (三井・青木) \n後援：Japanese Studies Program\, York University
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events,Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T151500
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:Office Royale (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:Office Royale 地獄の花園 \n \n\n\n \nSunday\, January 28\, 1:30PM (ET) \n\n\n \nDirected by SEKI Kazuaki • 2021 • Action / Comedy • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n \nNaoko Tanaka is a 26-year-old office lady (OL). Her job is typical\, but her workplace has fierce fights among different cliques. Other OLs are absorbed in the daily clique fighting. One day\, due to an OL at the company\, Naoko Tanaka’s company is targeted by OL from all over Japan. Register below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/office-royale-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T124500
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20231219T001307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T150750Z
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SUMMARY:Princess Arete (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:Princess Arete アリーテ姫 \n \n\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 11:00AM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by KATABUCHI Sunao • 2021 • Anime / Fantasy • 104 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nPrincesses Arete is shut away in a small room at the top of a castle tower\, and she does not show herself in front of other people. Her lot in life is to stay there as a pure maiden until the man who be her bridegroom eventually appears. One day\, she learns about an escape hatch from reading an old book\, sneaks out of the castle\, and heads for the town. The castle town turns out to be a world of skilled workers. The sight of each one of them creating meaningful objects with their own hands seems like magic to her. She has never imagined that people’s hands contained such possibilities\, and she begins to wonder what possibilities lie in her own hands. \nRegister below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/princess-arete-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20231219T000857Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Giant (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:Blue Giant \n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 6:00PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by TACHIKAWA Yuzuru • 2023 • Anime / Drama / Music • 120 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nDai Miyamoto’s life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A former high school basketball player\, Dai picks up a saxophone and begins practicing day and night\, determined to become one of the greatest of all time. He leaves his hometown Sendai for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo\, but soon finds the life of a professional musician is not for the faint of heart. His passion eventually wins over the cocky but talented pianist Yukinori\, and after Dai convinces his friend Shunji to learn the drums\, they launch a new jazz trio whose rough sound contains a raw energy that quickly wins attention from local audiences. But what does it take to truly be great? Register Below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/blue-giant-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T154000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:Close-Knit (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:Close-Knit 彼らが本気で編むときは \n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 1:30PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by OGIGAMI Naoko • 2017 • Drama / Family • 127 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nRinko is a transgender woman with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend Makio was captivated by her heart and accepts her for who she is. And a lonely girl named Tomo suddenly appeared in their life. This is the story of sixty heartwarming days in the life of these three individuals who each find their own happiness amid the blooming cherry blossoms of spring. \n\nRegister Below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/close-knit-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T151500
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji\n  \n \nFor many learners of Japanese\, Kanji is often considered to be a significant hurdle in mastering the language. Join us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar\, where we will delve into different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Kanji effectively.  \nSaturday January 20 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday January 19 \n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji came to be\, and different ways it is used in the language\nConsider different ways to look at and organize Kanji to better remember them\, shifting your perspective from looking at Kanji as just “characters”.\nEvaluate how you’re learning Kanji now\, and explore strategies that suit you to be able to use and understand more Kanji.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDo you use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language?\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji seminar on Feb. 24 designed just for you!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada with at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2024 @ JFT Library & JF Canada/USA Digital Library
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Book Tree is back after 4-year hiatus! \n\n\n\nLet’s make the library’s book tree bloom together by sharing your thoughts on Japan-related library items and win an exciting prize! \n\n*Play the video to see how our Book Tree has bloomed from January 20 to March 31\, 2024* \n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nInstagram\n\n  \n  \n\nBook Tree eligibility:\n\n\n\nCheck out 5+ physical/digital library items from Japan Foundation Toronto Library and/or JF Canada/USA Digital Library AND submit your comment(s) within the period of Saturday\, January 20 – Sunday\, March 31 2024.*The last day to borrow physical item(s) from Japan Foundation Toronto Library is Saturday\, March 30. Please check library hours to plan your visit. *The last day to submit your comment(s) is Sunday\, March 31. \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the Book Tree Program\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCheck Out Physical Library Items\n\n\n\nCheck Out Ebooks/Audiobooks\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCheck Out Physical Library Items from the JFT Library in Toronto\n\n\n\n\nBorrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.\n\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive two cards at the library counter \n\nTsubaki-flower shaped comment card: Write down your comments on an item of their choice and add it to the Book Tree on the library wall\n\n\n\nSheet for ballot: If you opt in for the prize lottery\, write down your information (name\, library card number\, and email address)\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\nGRAND Prizes include: \n\n\n\nAGO – 1 pair of General Admission Tickets for a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. (additional fee required for specially ticketed exhibitions. Audio guide not included.) \n\n\n\nThe Beguiling – 2 Manga books (in English) \n\n\n\nROM – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \n\n\n\nTIFF – 1 pair of Tickets for an Gala screening at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival.(Roy Thomson Hall; festival runs Sept 5 – 15\, 2024) \n\n\n\nOther Prizes include (but not limited to) :  \n\n\n\nJapanese Tenugui towel\, Books\, Pens\, Eco bags\, and so on! \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n*JF Canada/USA Digital Library is available to residents of Canada and the USA 24/7 \n\n \n\n\n\nCheck Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library\n\n\n\n\nBorrow ebooks/audiobooks at the JF Canada/USA Digital Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit comments on (an) item(s) of their choice on the virtual Book Tree board on Padlet.\n\n\n\nIf you want to opt in for the prize lottery\, please submit your information from the form available on the virtual Book Tree board.\n\n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPrizes include but not limited to:  \n\n\n\nJapanese Tenugui towel\, Books\, Pens\, Eco bags\, and so on! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThank you for participating! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our generous sponsors – AGO\, The Beguiling\, JNTO\, ROM\, and TIFF
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/booktree2024/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T163000
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SUMMARY:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics\nCeramic exhibition with ROM \nThis special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum\, Toronto\, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nDue to the COVID-19 precautions\, we are open in limited hourly slots\, 4 days a week. Advanced\, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-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) \nClosed on select days: February 17 (Family Day Weekend)\, March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend)\, May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: January 5 – June 28\, 2024 \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\n\n\n\n \n  \nBook your visit here \n\nRelated Programming:\n \nLiving with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji\n \nThursday\, June 13\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)\nLivestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThis online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nRegister here \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods\n \nTuesday\, June 18\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)\nHybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nAre you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts\, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting\, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book\, art\, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience! \nRegister here \n  \n Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form\, we have curated a library item list (including physical books\, DVDs\, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \nCheck Library Item List
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-ceramics/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
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SUMMARY:FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2024 @ JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year’s culture of Fukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”)\, returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – “FukuBookLoan!” \nStarting Friday\, January 5th\, 2024\, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag\, containing secret selections of books and/or audiovisual materials to borrow from the Library. Enjoy serendipitous discovery from a curated selection of novels\, manga\, DVD/BR\, and more books about Japan or by Japanese authors! \n\nWhat is Fukubukuro (福袋)?\nFukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”) is a Japanese New Year custom where people buy mysterious sealed bags that are sold for a set price during the New Year period. Many shops\, businesses and department stores take part in this tradition and the sales begin on the first business day of the New Year. They typically contain products centred around a specific theme. Usually\, the bags are sold at a substantial discount and much less expensive than if you were to buy each item in the bag separately. The Fukubukuro is a very popular\, thrilling and highly anticipated event and people often even line up for hours to get the bags. \nThe term “fuku” (福) means “good fortune” or “luck”\, and “fukuro” (袋) – conjugated into “bukuro” – means “bag”. \n*The items in the JFT Library’s FukuBookLoan bags are for borrowing only\, and not for sales or giveaways. You must check them out and return them to the Library by the due date. \n\nHow to participate in the FukuBookLoan event\n*Please note the FukuBookLoan event ends when the bags run out or on Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 at 4:30 pm (whichever is faster). \n1. Get or renew JFT Library Card \n・You need to have a valid JFT Library card to receive a FukuBookLoan bag.\n・To apply for a new library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online and show your photo ID along with proof of address at the Library counter. Please note the library card is valid for one year and needs to be renewed with a valid ID. \n2. Select a theme tag and pick up a FukuBookLoan bag with the corresponding theme at the Library Counter\n・Visit the JFT Library during the Library’s opening hours in January\n・Pick up a bag-shaped note with a bag theme from the FukuBookLoan table. *One bag maximum per library cardholder\n・Bring the note to the library counter. Staff will grab a bag from the storage and proceed with the checkouts.\n・Each bag contains 3 to 4 items. Please note those items will be counted toward the maximum number of items that can be checked out from the Library\, which is 15 total items (a 5-item limit for periodicals and audiovisual materials). \n3. Enjoy serendipitous discovery & share your thoughts!\n・Take the FukuBookLoan bag home and enjoy discovering what’s inside!\n・If you are an active social media user\, feel free to post about the items in the bag and the FukuBookLoan experience using the hashtag #JFTLibrary \n4. Return the items by the due date\n・ The items in the bag are for loan and must be returned to the Library within a 3-week loan period (may be renewed once for another 3 weeks if there are no holds pending). You can keep the bag (JFT bag) for yourself. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukubukuro2024/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T184000
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (58)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第58回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2023年12月13日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間） \nトピック：新アドバイザー着任！ \n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、12月に着任予定の国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターの日本語教育アドバイザー 兼 日本語講座常勤講師の自己紹介と懇親会です。新アドバイザーやカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、ご参加ください！ \nお申し込み: ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai231213/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T165724
CREATED:20231108T214908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214908Z
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SUMMARY:Online Network for Heritage Language Education 10
DESCRIPTION:第10回継承語オンラインネットワーク\nカナダ日本語教育振興会（CAJLE）\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \nカナダ各地で継承語としての日本語教育に関わっていらっしゃる先生方、保護者の方々が、相談したり、他の事例を学べる機会となることを目指し、オンラインでのネットワークの会を行っています。 \n今回は、トロント補習授業校校長の川村先生を講師としてお迎えし、「家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習」についてお話を伺います。川村先生からのご講演の後は、小グループに分かれての参加者同士のディスカッションも行う予定です。 \nカナダ在住でご興味のある方はどなたでも参加可能です。参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n日時：2023年12月9日（土）　午後8時～ 9時30分　（東部時間）\n*各地での開始時間はこちらからご確認ください。 \nテーマ：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習 \n講師：トロント補習授業校校長　川村武弘氏 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、継承語としての日本語教育の学習者、先生方、関係者、保護者の方々 \nスケジュール： \n\n講演：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習\n\n\n参加者による小グループでのディスカッション\n\n＊ご質問等ございましたら、以下までご連絡願います。 \n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　齋藤典子\nE-mail: Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp     Web site: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/ \nカナダ日本語教育振興会　張硯君\nE-mail: yzha5452@uwo.ca             Web site: https://www.cajle.ca/ 
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms—
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! Join JFT Library as we share the tales of yokai — Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures — through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! ! Prepare to be captivated by two spellbinding stories: \n\nThe Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God (『てんぐとかっぱとかみなりどん』)\nThe Three Magic Charms (『たべられたやまんば』)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability. \n*Admission is free\, and no registration is required—just come with your family and friends! \nWhether you’re a family with little ones or someone eager to discover the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling\, don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the magic of kamishibai in Toronto\, connecting with the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore! \n\nWhat is Kamishibai?\nKamishibai (紙芝居\, literally meaning “paper drama”) is a traditional Japanese street theatre where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration.   \n \n \n \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai\n \nFeel free to explore our physical collection before or after the Kamishibai storytelling event! Whether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, our collection has something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into the mystical world of yokai! \nCheck JFT Library Item List  to help you decide which item to explore. \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n  \n*JFT Library is open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm to the public on Saturday\, December 9th. \n *JF Canada Digital Library is accessible 24/7 for Canada residents. \n  \n\n \nRelated Programming:\n  \n\nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLibrary Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here       \n  \n \nOur Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET)  \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here  \n  \nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET)  \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai_kamishibai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Summer Days with Coo (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み\nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45PM (ET) Doors open 12:15PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nOne day\, Koichi Uehara\, a fourth-grader living in the suburbs of Tokyo\, picks up a fossil that looks like a large stone while on his way home from school. To his surprise\, he has picked up a baby Kappa (Japanese water imp)\, who has been asleep underground for the past 300 years. Koichi names this baby creature “Coo” and brings him to live with his family\, and soon the two are inseparable friends. However\, trouble abounds as Coo struggles to adjust to modern life\, and begins to miss his family\, leading Koichi and Coo to embark on a summer road trip adventure in search of other Kappa. \nAwarded for Best Animation Film at Mainichi Film Concourse\, Best Screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Awards and nominated for Best Animation Film from the Japanese Academy. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography:  \nBorn in 1959\, HARA Keiichi started his career with Tokyo-based studio Shin-Ei Animation\, where he worked on two of Japan’s longest-running animation series: Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Although he kept a fairly low profile early on in his career\, Hara steadily built international recognition with his award-winning and critically acclaimed films such as Summer Days with Coo\, Miss Hokusai\, and The Wonderland. His latest film Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 and was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize.   \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nOur Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET) Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here   \n  \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nWhether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, JFT Library collection has something for everyone. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nCheck Item List  \n\n  
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-days-with-coo-rescheduled/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T170000
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SUMMARY:Our Little Sister (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Our Little Sister\nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2015 • Drama / Family / Slice of life • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThree twenty-something sisters – Sachi\, Yoshino and Chika – live together in a large old house in the seaside town of Kamakura. When they learn of their estranged father’s death\, they decide to travel to the countryside for his funeral. There they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. Suzu eagerly agrees\, and begins a new life with her older sisters. \nAmidst the many and varied colors of Kamakura’s four seasons\, the four sisters cause each other emotional anguish\, and support each other through life’s trials\, developing a very special bond in the process. Set against the summer ocean sparkling with sunlight\, radiant autumn foliage\, a tunnel of gorgeous yet impermanent cherry blossom trees\, hydrangeas damp from the rainy season\, and brilliant fireworks heralding the arrival of another summer\, their moving and deeply relatable story depicts the irreplaceable moments that form a true family.  \nSelected Awards & Recognition: \n\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Film\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Director\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Cinematography\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Lighting\n2015 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Audience Award \n\nEVENT UPDATE! This film screening has gone RUSH.Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available.Rush line opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n Director Biography: \nKORE-EDA Hirokazu was born in 1962 in Tokyo\, Japan. After graduating from Waseda University in 1987\, Kore-eda joined TV Man Union where he directed several award-winning documentary programs. In 2014\, he launched his production company BUN-BUKU. \nIn 1995\, his directorial debut\, “Maborosi”\, based on the original novel by MIYAMOTO Teru\, won the 52nd Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Osella. “After Life” (1998)\, distributed in over 30 countries\, brought Kore-eda international acclaim. In 2001\, “Distance” was selected in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival; and YAGIRA Yuya\, the star of his fourth work “Nobody Knows” (2004)\, garnered much attention for becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actor Award. In 2006\, “Hana”\, a film centered on vengeance\, became his first attempt at a period piece. In 2008\, he presented the family drama “Still Walking”\, which reflected his own personal experiences\, and received high praise from around the world. In 2009\, “Air Doll” made its world premiere in Un Certain Regard at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and was widely-praised for marking a new frontier in its depiction of a sensual love fantasy. In 2011\, “I Wish” won the Best Screenplay Award at the 59th San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2012\, he made his TV series directorial debut with “Going Home”. “Like Father\, Like Son” (2013)\, won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival\, received the audience awards at San Sebastian\, Vancouver\, and Sao Paulo International Film Festivals and broke the box office records of his previous films in many territories. \nDirector Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for the universally acclaimed “Shoplifters”\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in “The Truth” (2019) and “Broker”(2022) respectively\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with “Monster” (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET)Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here  
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/our-little-sister/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Nengajo (New Year's Cards) Making Workshop 2023
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of last year’s workshop\, our Nengajo (Japanese New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop will be back! Immerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn some essential Japanese New Year phrases to welcome 2024 – the Year of the Dragon (辰年)! Delve into the festivities by gaining insights into how New Year is celebrated in Japan and uncovering the meaning behind different designs and motifs used in traditional New Year’s cards. Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique blend of creativity\, cultural exchange\, and a meaningful welcome to the new year! \n*Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to book your space.    \nEvent Schedule\nRegister Here    11:30 am – 12:30 pm  Nengajo Making Workshop #1 \nRegister Here   2:00 pm – 3:00 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #2 \nRegister Here    3:30 pm – 4:30 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #3  \n*JFT Library is open to the public from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday\, December 2\, 2023. \n  \n\nRelated Programming:\n Our Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET)  \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here    \n  \n\nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET)  \nFilm Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here   \n  \n\n Kamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms \nSaturday\, December 9\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nLibrary Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here     Details Here   \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nengajo-making-workshops-2023/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Japanese Video Games and the Mediation of Trauma
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event. Register using the form below to receive a link to the talk. \nHow do Japanese video games grapple with social anxieties and traumatic events? And how might games prompt players’ own emotional engagement and self-reflection around these issues? \nThis talk introduces four contemporary Japanese video games in terms of how they simulate some of Japan’s biggest social and personal issues: natural disasters (Disaster Report)\, a declining birthrate and aging population (Catherine)\, nuclear proliferation (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain)\, and youth social withdrawal (The World Ends with You). Come along with us and investigate what some of the positive benefits are of working through a site of trauma from within a video game. See how might games teach us about Japanese culture and society through interactive frameworks different from literature and film. \n\n**Please note that due to the age ratings of the video games to be discussed\, parental supervision is advised for young viewers. \n\nThe Speaker\nBen Whaley is Associate Professor of Japanese in the School of Languages\, Linguistics\, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. His research examines ethno-racial identity and trauma in Japanese popular culture. He is the author of Toward a Gameic World: New Rules of Engagement from Japanese Video Games (University of Michigan Press\, 2023). His essays on manga and video games have also appeared in the Journal of Asian Studies\, positions asia critique\, and the Journal of Japanese Studies (forthcoming). \n\nImages: World Ends Without You (2007\, Square Enix/Jupiter); Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015\, Konami); Disaster Report (2002\, Irem) \n\nJFT Library Items on Video Games\nComplementing Dr. Ben Whaley’s lecture\, JFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games. Immerse yourself even deeper into the world of Japanese video games and their transformative power by checking out those items before or after the online lecture! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-video-games/
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CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations! \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“It was fun to see some great recommendations like “How do you live”\, “The boy and the dog”\, “Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman”. I felt everyone brought up distinct books and manga that were very interesting. Each one sounded very entertaining. It was a great opportunity to interact with fellow book and manga fans. I truly enjoyed it…Keep up the good work Risa and Emi. Thank you for conducting the event! Looking forward to the next one!”\n—Johan  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n  \nCheck out the list of books that were selected by the book club participants below or download the full list PDF file with the books synopsis and links. \n\n\n\n\n	TitleAuthorGenre\n\n\n\n\n	Before the Coffee Gets Cold [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]KAWAGUCHI ToshikazuLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\n\n\n	Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist's Journey [Ebook]\n\nかくかくしかじか [Physical book]HIGASHIMURA AkikoManga\, Autobiography\n\n\n	Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman [Physical book or Ebook]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Short Stories\,  Magical Realism\n\n\n	Golden Kamuy [Ebook]\n\nゴールデンカムイ [Physical book]NODA SatoruManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Adventure\n\n\n	How Do You Live? [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\n君たちはどう生きるか [Physical book or Manga]YOSHINO GenzaburoYoung Adult Literature\,\nComing of Age\n\n\n	Kowloon Generic Romance [Physical book]\n\n九龍ジェネリックロマンス [Physical book]MAYUZUKI JunManga\, Romance\, Sci-Fi\n\n\n	Norwegian Wood  [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\nノルウェイの森 [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	Rurouni Kenshin*\nるろうに剣心*\n*Not in JFT Library Collection. Live-action movies DVDs available at JFT Library. WATSUKI NobuhiroManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Advenute\n\n\n\n	Snow Country [Physical book or Ebook]KAWABATA YasunariLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	The Boy and the Dog [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n少年と犬 [Physical book]HASE SeishūLiterary Fiction\, Animal\n\n\n	The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World [Physical book]Laura Imai MessinaLiterary Fiction\, Cultural Heritage\n\n\n	Triton Of The Sea [Physical book or Ebook]TEZUKA OsamuManga\, Fantasy\n\n\n	1Q84 [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n1Q84（いちきゅうはちよん） [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\, Romance\, Fantasy\, Mystery\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n \nEnjoy the Simple Pleasure of Reading in Silence & Discover Your Perfect Holiday Read at JFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time –! \nJoin our next JFT Book Club (Hybrid) meeting where you are invited to read a book in silence in the library (or wherever you want if participating virtually) and engage in optional discussion with fellow book lovers interested in Japanese culture. \nThe theme for the upcoming book club is holiday readings. There are no assigned readings — you choose a book\, manga\, ebook\, or audiobook about Japan\, or any title by Japanese author(s) that you want to recommend to fellow participants. \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?\nMany of us simply want more time to read but cannot squeeze the time in\, as we have too many distractions and interruptions in our daily lives to concentrate on reading. JFT Book Club with Silent Reading Time offers a sanctuary to indulge in the simple pleasure of reading\, surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who share your love for literature. \nIn addition\, we provide an optional space for those who wish to connect and discuss their reading experiences with others. Engage in conversations at your comfort level and learn new perspectives from other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! It’s a safe space where your thoughts and impressions are valued\, regardless of whether you choose to actively participate or quietly absorb the conversations around you. \nWe welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to discover the joy of silent reading without the pressures of finishing an assigned book on time and/or participating in mandatory discussions. \nRegister Here     \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person\, by phone\, email\, or via contact form. \n\nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n\nOnce you register for the event\, find a book to read based on the criteria listed in WHAT BOOK TO BRING? (see below) or from JFT Library’s collection.\n\nOn the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada).\n*Click here to check how to get to our Library.\nWe will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants)\nParticipants will share their books and why they pick them up (2-3 minutes each)\n45-minute Silent Reading Time: Participants will read the book they bring or the one recommended by other participants anywhere in the library or wherever they want if participating virtually.\nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about the depiction of Japanese culture\, favourite moments from your chosen book\, suggestions for perfect holiday reads\, etc.\n\n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHAT BOOK TO BRING? \n\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook that meets the following criteria:\n\nTheme: A book you want to recommend or are planning to read as a holiday reading (i.e.\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japan; fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga written by Japanese authors).\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club will be in English\nA book of choice has to be part of JFT Library’s collection. You can search whether the book is part of our collection on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to confirm the availability.\n\n\nParticipants can either bring the book you currently have on loan\, or bring their own copy from home.\nDuring the silent reading time\, you can read either the book you bring\, or other participants’ recommendations to try something new.\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Check out our Inventorial and Thematic Book Lists to get an idea for your next book.\n\nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\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 \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 \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 \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-silent-holiday2023/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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