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SUMMARY:Movie screening: Summer Wars
DESCRIPTION:Dir. Mamoru Hosoda\, 2009\, 115 min. \nReservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. \nKenji is a teenage math prodigy recruited by his secret crush Natsuki for the ultimate summer job – passing himself off as Natsuki’s boyfriend for four days during her grandmother’s 90th birthday celebration. But when Kenji solves a 2\,056 digit math riddle sent to his cell phone\, he unwittingly breaches the security barricade protecting Oz\, a globe-spanning virtual world where millions of people and governments interact through their avatars\, handling everything from online shopping and traffic control to national defense and nuclear launch codes. Now a malicious AI program called the Love Machine is hijacking Oz accounts\, growing exponentially more powerful and sowing chaos and destruction in its wake. \nThis intriguingly intelligent cyberpunk/sci-fi story is a visual tour-de-force\, with the amazing world of Oz as the highlight. Like the Internet as conceived by pop artist Takashi Murakami\, Oz is a hallucinatory pixel parade of cool avatar designs\, kung fu jackrabbits\, toothy bears\, and a bursting rainbow of colors. \n-GKids Films \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/movie-screening-summer-wars/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140807
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SUMMARY:Japanese Design Today 100
DESCRIPTION:August 6 – October 30\, 2014\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\nThe exhibition Japanese Design Today 100 was first organized in 2004 and has been touring the world for the last ten years. This is a newly organized version of the same exhibition\, featuring 100 of the finest examples of Japanese design with a focus on everyday products. It combines superbly designed products of recent years with a group of modern designs from the 1950s through the 1990s that had a significant influence on the design of today. \nThe design of household products acts as a mirror\, reflecting the life of our society and the personal lifestyles of individuals. These designs give a vivid picture of the hopes and dreams of the people who use the products as well as the designers and corporations who create them. We hope that this exhibition will increase visitors’ knowledge of the recent trends and features of Japanese design and at the same time give them insights into the nature of today’s Japanese culture. \n  \n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Nagare furoshiki\, Asakura Senpu Co.\, 2006\n				\n			\n		\n\nJapanese Design Today 100 Hours\n\n\n\n\n	Monday11:30 am - 7:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Tuesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Wednesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Thursday11:30 am - 7:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Friday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Select Saturdaysnoon - 5:00 pmAugust 9\, 23\nSeptember 6\, 27\nOctober 18\, 25\n\n\n	CLOSEDOther Saturdays\, Sundays\nAugust 4\nSeptember 1\nOctober 13
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-design-today-100-2/2014-08-06/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:記者の私 I\, the Reporter
DESCRIPTION:“New Japanese class\, students to write Japanese newspaper”\nWhy not do something fun with your Japanese this summer?\nFor late intermediate students of Japanese what better way to meet other learners at your level\,  practice your Japanese\, and sharpen your writing skills than coming together to create a newspaper in Japanese! \nOver this 5 week course students will begin by reading newspaper articles and learning how they are structured before separating into small groups to begin working on their own articles. This series is offered on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is no class on August 8th\, but students will be given tasks and expected to complete them for the following week. \nWeek 1 (07/22): Structure of a newspaper\, reading newspapers in Japanese\nWeek 2 (07/29): Reading newspaper articles\, form groups\nWeek 3 (08/05): No formal class\, work with group on article\nWeek 4 (08/12): In class time to work on article\nWeek 5 (08/19): Presentation of finished newspaper \nClick here for registration \n*A course fee of $20 covers the cost of materials used during the course. Payment is due on the first day of class\, cash only please.\n**Due to the nature of the course\, participants must possess a fair knowledge of Japanese\, recommended to be equivalent to JLPT N2. Those at lower levels wishing to challenge themselves are welcome to apply with the understanding that their applications will be reviewed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/extraextra/2014-07-29/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Travel Japanese
DESCRIPTION:Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join us for our “Travel Japanese” course where we will go over the essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan! Additionally we will look a bit at Japan itself: the geography\, transportation systems\, and of course places to visit! \n  \n*Thank you for your interest. This class is currently full.*
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/travel_japanese/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
CREATED:20140710T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182743Z
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SUMMARY:Talk about Japan: Sports Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Join us once again for our “Talk about Japan” series of classes for intermediate/advanced Japanese language learners\, this time with the theme of sports journalism. \nThe first week of this two week class features a lecture by Japanese sports journalist Yoshie Noguchi who currently writes on figure skating. Working from this talk\, in the second week students will learn words and phrases which they can then use to discuss journalism as well as voice their opinions about journalism in Japanese. \nWeek 1 (07/25): Lecture on journalism by Yoshie Noguchi\nWeek 2 (08/01): Japanese lesson based on the contents of the previous lecture \nThis lecture is recommended for those with intermediate (JLPT N3) Japanese Skills or above. Those wishing to challenge themselves are also welcome to attend but will be subject to a screening process.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kataru_sports/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
CREATED:20140626T141959Z
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SUMMARY:記者の私 I\, the Reporter
DESCRIPTION:“New Japanese class\, students to write Japanese newspaper”\nWhy not do something fun with your Japanese this summer?\nFor late intermediate students of Japanese what better way to meet other learners at your level\,  practice your Japanese\, and sharpen your writing skills than coming together to create a newspaper in Japanese! \nOver this 5 week course students will begin by reading newspaper articles and learning how they are structured before separating into small groups to begin working on their own articles. This series is offered on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is no class on August 5th\, but students will be given tasks and expected to complete them for the following week. \nWeek 1 (07/22): Structure of a newspaper\, reading newspapers in Japanese\nWeek 2 (07/29): Reading newspaper articles\, form groups\nWeek 3 (08/05): No formal class\, work with group on article\nWeek 4 (08/12): In class time to work on article\nWeek 5 (08/19): Presentation of finished newspaper \n*A course fee of $20 covers the cost of materials used during the course. Payment is due on the first day of class\, cash only please.\n**Due to the nature of the course\, participants must possess a fair knowledge of Japanese\, recommended to be equivalent to JLPT N2. Those at lower levels wishing to challenge themselves are welcome to apply with the understanding that their applications will be reviewed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/extra_extra/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
CREATED:20140704T185818Z
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SUMMARY:Red Giant Books presents Double Exile Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:“Morgenstern’s straightforward\, clean style lets the story tell itself. Ayumi\, [a] backpacker from Tokyo\, comes alive with her honest drive to understand betrayal and loyalty –in their lives and her own. Yoko Morgenstern is a debut novelist unafraid of complex questions\, and gifted with the simple touch.”\n-Katherine Govier\, novelist \nThe author will give a short reading at 6:30pm\, followed by a book signing. \n\nYoko Morgenstern \nYoko Morgenstern is originally from Tokyo and started creative writing while she was living in Canada. Her short stories and essays have appeared in The Montreal Review\, The Globe and Mail\, Salon II\, and The Great Lakes Review\, among others. Her Japanese translation of The Ghost Brush (also known as The Printmaker’s Daughter) by Canadian novelist Katherine Govier was published in Japan in June 2014. She received a BA in Political Science from the University of Tsukuba\, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Sheridan College. Currently she is at work on an MA in English and American Literature at the University of Bamberg.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/double-exile-book-release-with-yoko-morgenstern-2/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Japanese through Films: Happy Family Plan
DESCRIPTION:Do you like Japanese? Do you like films? Why not join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto for “Japanese through Films”! \nWe will look at the 2000 Winner of the Gold Award at the Houston International Films Festival\, Happy Family Plan. Following the movie\, we will take a look at the Japanese used in the film to further boost your understanding. \nFilm Synopsis:\nFujio Kawajiri\, who has just lost his job in the 1990s economic downturn in Japan\, relocates with his wife and two children to his father-in-law’s home in Yokohama. As Yuko\, his wife\, opens her own business and the children settle into their new life\, Fujio is left to his own devices. Meanwhile\, his son has secretly entered the family as contestants on ‘Happy Family Plan’ and after losing money on a failed business venture Fujio agrees to take up the challenge – he must learn to play ‘Home Sweet Home’ on the piano live on TV. In seven days. And he has never played the piano before…
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/happy_family/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
CREATED:20140617T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182117Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language and Culture Sampler: Tanabata
DESCRIPTION:Our Japanese Language and Culture Sampler courses are a series of courses offering a window into both Japanese language and culture. Please come and sample various aspects of Japanese culture through the beautiful decorations in our center\, and try a simple\, basic and free Japanese lesson! \nThis month’s theme is Tanabata (七夕 the Star Festival). \nInterested in the Japanese Language and Culture Sampler Course\, but can’t attend on the day? Starting in January this series of classes will be live streamed online! Click the following link to watch: \nDue to technical issues with the Ustream servers we are unable to offer this session as a live streamed class. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. \n*Please note that the broadcast will be available live between11AM and 12PM (EST). For a smooth viewing experience please ensure that both your preferred browser and Adobe Flash are up to date and that you have a stable internet connection.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014lcs_july/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140713
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival at the JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Come to the library in July for Tanabata (Summer Star Festival) displays and events!\nMatsuri displays\n\nOmikoshi (portable shrine)\nbig matsuri fan\nchochin (lanterns)\nomen (Japanese masks)\nbamboo tree for hanging wishes\nrealistic models of Japanese summer foods\nfairy tale book display\n\n\n\n  \nLibrary Special events (Free Admission)\nSaturday\, July 12\, 12:00-5:00\n12:30\, 2:00\, 3:00     Kamishibai Picture Storytelling in English/Japanese (The Story of Tanabata\, The Bamboo Princess\, Momotaro\, the Peach Boy)\n1:00-4:00     Yukata dressing *Ages 10 and under\n1:30-4:30     Refreshments\n1:30-4:30     Origami workshop\n3:00-5:00     Meet PARO the robot baby seal \n  \n\n  \nKyo Maclear photo by Nancy Friedland \nSaturday\, July 26\, 12:00-5:00\n1:00-2:00     Meet PARO the robot baby seal\n1:30-4:30     Refreshments\n2:15-2:45     Virginia Wolf reading and craft workshop (# 1) by author Kyo Maclear *Ages 6 and up\n3:15-3:45     Virginia Wolf reading and craft workshop (# 2) by author Kyo Maclear *Ages 6 and up\n4:00-5:00    Meet PARO the robot baby seal
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-festival-at-the-jft-library/2014-07-12/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
CREATED:20140704T164528Z
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SUMMARY:TAIS Presents Asia in My Mind: Screening with Maya Yonesho
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Toronto Animated Image Society\nCome see the results of TAIS’ Commissioning Project with emerging artists Althea Balmes\, Gustavo Cerquera Benjumea\, Alisi Telengut\, Sarah Crawley and a group of high school students\, who will have spent three days working with visiting artist from Japan: Maya Yonesho. \nThis group will have made short abstract experimental films\, synchronized with music\, sound and landscape imagery under Maya’s guidance at the TAIS Studio. \nThis screening will also include a selection of Maya Yonesho’s own independent animation. Don’t miss it.\nMaya Yonesho’s website \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tais-presents-asia-in-my-mind-screening-with-maya-yonesho/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Screening of "A Boy and His Samurai" with director Yoshihiro Nakamura
DESCRIPTION:at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\nReservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest.\npresented by the Japan Foundation\, Toronto and the Toronto Japanese Film Festival\nwith an introduction by Director Yoshihiro Nakamura\nQ&A following the film\nA Boy and His Samurai (Chonmage Purin)\, a charming comedy that explores unconventional family dynamics in modern Japan\, begins with single mother Hiroko encountering a confused young man in samurai garb wandering in her neighbourhood\, seemingly the victim of a time warp. When the samurai\, Yasube\, saves her child from a traffic accident\, she invites him to stay at their house until he gets his bearings. Despite his  conservative views on traditional gender roles\, he quickly adapts to a new role as a caregiver and homemaker while Hiroko works full time. However\, when he discovers an unexpected talent for pastry making that puts him in the spotlight\, their domestic arrangement is disrupted and the nature of their relationship is thrown into doubt. \n2010\, 108 minutes\, in Japanese with English subtitles\nStarring: Ryo Nishikido\, Rie Tomosaka\, Fuku Suzuki\n  \n\n  \nYoshihiro Nakamura \nYoshihiro Nakamura\, guest of honour at the 2014 Toronto Japanese Film Festival\, has had a diverse and fascinating career as a writer and director. His film Fish Story opened the 2009 Reel Asian International Film Festival\, and Golden Slumbers was the 2010 Reel Asian centerpiece presentation. His screenwriting credits include the J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) and the indie prison comedy-drama Doing Time (2002). Mr. Nakamura has directed more than 15 films\, including Fish Story; The Foreign Duck\, The Native Duck and the God in the Coin Locker; Potechi; and See You Tomorrow\, Everyone.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/screening-with-director-yoshihiro-nakamura/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140614T163000
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SUMMARY:Continuing Learning Japanese 15: Toronto’s A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nContinuing Learning Japanese XV \nCanadian Association for Japanese Language Education (Ontario Chapter)\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nJapanese is taught at several secondary schools in Toronto and its surrounding areas. Yet\, it appears that teachers do not know much about the other institutions\, courses or programmes. This lack of understanding can sometimes be found even within the same institution. We believe that it is very important and necessary for teachers to know what their current students have previously studied and in what type of environment that education took place. Similarly\, it is important to be informed of the available learning opportunities for students who wish to continue studying Japanese. We believe it is essential for teachers to build a strong and active network that enables them to communicate with one another. Since December 2009\, the Ontario Chapter (CAJLE) and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto have been co-organizing events to build a good foundation for the articulation of Japanese language education. \nFor the 15th event of this series\, we will have an introduction on the Japanese language classes at Toronto’s A.Y. Jackson Secondary School\, which offers Japanese as one of the elective subjects in their regular high school program. \nWe will also have a panel discussion with four students/former students who began studying Japanese in high school and continued studying Japanese on through university\, and we hope to share their voices. Not only teachers but also students who are planning to continue learning Japanese are welcome. Please join us! \nSpeaker: Mr. Tatsu Takada (A.Y. Jackson Secondary School)\nPanel: Ms. Andreea Timis (Student)\, Ms. Alsa Wong (Student)\, Ms. Cynthia Law (Japanese-language teacher)\, Ms. Jessica Carman (JFT staff) \nLanguage: English \nDate: Saturday\, June 14\, 2014\nPlace: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto   2nd Floor\, 131 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\nTime: 2:00pm to 4:30pm (The doors open at 1:30pm) \nPlease scroll to the bottom for registration \nFor Inquiries: \nNoriko Saito (Program Officer\, Japan Foundation Toronto)\nE-mail: nsaito@jftor.org                   Web site: http://www.jftor.org\nIkuko Komuro-Lee (CAJLE Ontario Chapter)\nE-mail: cajle.ontario@gmail.com       Web site: http://www.cajle.info/ \n  \n\n \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n日本語学習を継続させる15 \nカナダ日本語教育振興会（オンタリオ部会）\nジャパン・ファウンデーション・トロント \nトロント近郊ではさまざまな年齢とレベルの学習者を対象に日本語教育が行われていますが、実際に教えている教師たちはほかの教育機関で行われていること、時には同じプログラム内であっても、自分以外の先生がしていることをあまりよく知らないのが現状だと思います。今、自分の目の前にいる学習者がどのような環境で何を学んできたのかを知り、そして今後彼らが日本語学習を継続するにあたりどのような選択肢があるのかを知ることは、教師にとって大変意味のあることだと考えます。また、教師間のネットワークを活性化させることにより、さまざまなレベルでの意見交換が頻繁に行われることにもなるでしょう。CAJLEオンタリオ部会とジャパン・ファウンデーション・トロントでは、2009年12月より、日本語教育機関やプログラム間の“アーティキュレーション（連携、継続性）”のための素地を築くことを目指した集まりを企画してまいりました。 \nさて、第15回目となる今回の教育機関からの発表は、トロント市内にある公立高校A.Y.ジャクソン高校での日本語教育についてご紹介いただきます。同校は全日制の普通高校で、他の教科と同様に日本語が選択科目の一つとして提供されています。 \nまた、今回は、高校から大学へと日本語教育を継続させることができた学習者によるパネル・ディスカッションも予定しております。いずれも高校から始めて日本語学習を継続することができた4名の学習者、元学習者たちの生の意見を共有したいと思います。日本語教師の方々だけでなく、現在、日本語を学習している方々にもご参加いただけましたら幸いです。ぜひ足をお運びください。 \n使用言語：英語 \n発表者：　高田　タツ先生（A.Y. Jackson高校）\nパネル：　アンドリア・ティミスさん（学生）　エルサ・ウォングさん（学生）　シンシア・ロウさん（日本語教師）　ジェシカ・カルマンさん（JFT職員） \n  \n日時：2014年6月14日（土）　午後2時～4時30分（開場：1時30分） \n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto    2nd Floor\, 131 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario \n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  \n＊ご質問等ございましたら、担当者までご連絡願います。\n担当：\nジャパン・ファウンデーション・トロント　齋藤典子（nsaito@jftor.org）www.jftor.org\nCAJLEオンタリオ部会　小室リー郁子（Ikuko Komuro-Lee）\nE-mail: cajle.ontario@gmail.com       Web site: http://www.cajle.info/
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/keizoku15/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Revitalization of Public Housing
DESCRIPTION:Challenges and Celebrations in Toronto and Japan\nA talk by Prof. Sayaka Fujii\, Tsukuba University\nIntroduced by Prof. André Sorensen\, University of Toronto\nNEW June 12\, 2014: lecture slides available for download (pdf) \nSince 2005\, there has been a large-scale revitalization project underway in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood. Both criticized and celebrated\, the revitalization project has faced questions such as: how can we revitalize rather than gentrify the area\, how do we relocate residents during construction but not cut them off from their support networks\, and how do we increase the neighbourhood’s livability? \nLike Regent Park\, there are numerous public housing estates in Japan\, built after the war to meet significant housing shortages in metropolitan areas. In 1954\, the Japan Housing Corporation\, a nation-wide public housing and urban development corporation\, was established to build public housing. \nRegent Park\, Toronto \nThough popular when built\, much of this housing has become outdated over time. With new standards in design and planning and Japanese public housing in need of renewal\, today’s Urban Renaissance Agency has been working on several interesting revitalization projects\, demonstrating some creative attempts to engage and empower the resident community. In this talk\, we will explore some of these projects and look at ways that Toronto’s own revitalization can share from the lessons learned in Japan. \nThe talk will be introduced by André Sorensen\, Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough. \nReservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before the event\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. \nAbout the Speakers \nProf. Sayaka Fujii \nSayaka Fujii is an Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan and a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto (2013-2014). Her research interests include planning and management of housing estates by community associations\, planning for aging communities and revitalization of public housing. While in Toronto\, she has been researching the Regent Park revitalization project. \nProfessor Fujii holds a BA in Planning and Management Sciences and a M.A. in Environmental Science from the University of Tsukuba and a Ph.D. in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo. She teaches Urban Planning\, Land Use Planning and Urban Studio at the University of Tsukuba. \n  \n  \n  \nAndre Sorenson \nAndré Sorensen is Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough. He has published extensively on Japanese urbanisation\, urban planning\, and planning history. His monograph ‘The Making of Urban Japan: Cities and Planning from Edo to the 21st Century’ (Routledge 2002) won the book prize of the International Planning History Association in 2004. In 2007 he was elected a Fellow of the University of Tokyo School of Engineering in recognition of his research on Japanese urbanism and urban planning. \nHis current research examines institutions\, urban space\, and temporal processes in urbanisation and urban governance from a historical institutionalist perspective\, with a focus on urban land and property development\, infrastructure management\, and the creation of increasingly differentiated property rights in urban settings. \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/revitalization-of-public-housing/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop in Waterloo: "Designing Japanese Language Education to Match the Students"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nWaterloo Region                      Japanese Language Education Seminar \nDesigning Japanese Language Education to Match the Students \n  \nDate: June 1\, 2014. 2:00pm – 4:00pm \nLocation: University of Waterloo Renison College\, Room 2106 (2nd Floor) \nAddress: 240 Westmount Road North\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 3G4 \nFree parking is available at the first parking lot on the right after entering via Westmount Road. \nFee: None \nLanguage: Japanese \n  \nPlease scroll to the bottom to register \n  \nWhen we talk about “Japanese language learners\,” it is important to consider that living environment\, linguistic surroundings\, reasons for studying Japanese\, and other factors all play a role in shaping each individual’s learning experience. \nIn this seminar held in the Waterloo region by the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, we will discuss how to create a Japanese language education plan that is tailored to learners’ specific backgrounds and needs. \nThis event is open to those engaged in Japanese-language education and those interested in Japanese-language education. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. \n  \n  \nInstructor: Kaori Tanaka (The Japan Foundation\, Toronto) ktanaka@jftor.org \n  \nInstructor’s Introduction: \nKaori Tanaka has been the Japanese Language Planning Officer at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto since September 2013 and has extensive experience teaching Japanese full-time in Taiwan at Tainan YMCA\, Taichung YMCA\, and Dao Jiang Senior High School (Taipei) and working as a Japanese Language Specialist in Krakow\, Poland at Jagiellonian University. She has also taught part-time at Gunma University\, and conducted Japanese Teacher Training Programs and Teaching Seminars for volunteer teachers. \n  \nFor inquiries about this workshop: Noriko Saito  nsaito@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 224 \n  \n\nジャパンファウンデーション トロント主催\n ウォータールー地区　日本語教育セミナー\n 学習者に合った日本語教育をデザインする \n日時：2014年6月1日（日）午前2：00～午後4：00\n会場：ウォータールー大学レニソン校　教室2106（2階）\n会場住所：240 Westmount Road North\, Waterloo\, ON\, N2L 3G4\n駐車場はWestmount Roadから入ってすぐ右側の駐車場をお使いください。無料です。\n参加費：無料\n使用言語：日本語 \n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この度、ジャパン　ファウンデーション　トロントは、ウォータールー地区で日本語教育セミナーを開催する運びとなりました。\n一口に日本語学習者といっても、どこに住んでいるか、どんな言語環境で生活しているか、何のために日本語を勉強するか等々、学習の条件や背景によってさまざまです。そして、日本語の教え方も条件が異なれば大きく異なります。今回のセミナーでは、参加者の皆様が関わっていらっしゃる日本語学習者の状況を改めて詳しく考えていただく活動を通して、学習者に合った日本語教育を考えてみたいと思います。\n本セミナーには日本語教育に従事されている方々、日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方々でしたら、どなたでもご参加いただけます。皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております。 \n講師：田中香織 (ジャパン　ファウンデーション　トロント)　ktanaka@jftor.org\n講師紹介：\n2013年9月より、ジャパン　ファウンデーション　トロントにてプランニング・オフィサーとして勤務。台南・台中YMCA同盟日本語講師、稲江高校（在 台北）専任講師、群馬大学国際教育・研究センター非常勤講師、ポーランド国立ヤギェロン大学日本学科講師（ジャパンファウンデーション派遣日本語専門家） 等、様々な現場での日本語教育経験の他、日本語教師養成講座講師、ボランティア教師研修会講師等、教師研修の経験も豊富。 \n本研修に関するお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子 nsaito@jftor.org 416‐966‐1600 ext. 224
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/waterloo_jle/
LOCATION:Renison College\, University of Waterloo\, 240 Westmount Rd. North\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2L 3G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151213
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SUMMARY:Japanese in Manga
DESCRIPTION:Interested in Manga? Interested in Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto for an introductory class to Japanese in Manga! We will look at a variety of sound effects\, the different ways to refer to people in Japanese like Watashi (私) and Ore (俺、オレ)\, as well as look at written Japanese and the tools used to make manga. \nOptional textbook Kana de Manga – A fun\, easy way to learn the ABCs of Japanese available to purchase for $8 (cash only please) \n– This class is currently full –\nIf you are interested in participating in this class you are free to leave your information on the waiting list at the bottom of the page and we will contact you should a space become available.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014japanese_manga/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
CREATED:20140423T141308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T154047Z
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto will be open from 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday\, May 24 and Sunday\, May 25 for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. \nThis year’s theme is “Secrets and Spirits … Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door”. You can learn about Japanese ghosts\, monsters and spirits in the library\, and hear Japanese ghost storytelling! \nNo RSVP necessary\, each performance is about 10 min. \nInquiry: library@jftor.org or 416-966-2935 \n\n\n\nSaturday at 1:30 and 3:30: “Singing skull ” story and guitar playing by Yusuke Tanaka\nSunday at 1:30 and 3:00: ” Snow woman” by Sharon Isac\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe 15th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf is a city-wide celebration offering free\, rare access to more than 155 architecturally\, historically\, culturally and socially significant buildings across Toronto. \nThis year’s theme is Secrets and Spirits… Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door. Close to 80 locations feature secret spaces\, stories of spirit sightings and unexplained mysteries. Look for the mysterious keyhole icon while browsing the list of participating buildings or walking tours. \nDoors Open is produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the broader community.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-toronto-2/2014-05-24/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140525
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
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SUMMARY:Library Display: Yokai\, Obake and Yurei through July 26→
DESCRIPTION:Visit the library\, learn about Japanese monsters and ghosts\, and add your own creation to our “yokai parade” scroll! \nrelated library materials \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/library-display-yokai-obake-and-yurei/2014-05-24/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
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SUMMARY:Sing into the Night
DESCRIPTION:What better way to start the weekend than with a bit of karaoke?! Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto to not only learn a Japanese song\, but also learn the meaning while getting a chance to work on your Japanese pronunciation\, After this class you will be able to surprise your friends with your newly acquired ability to sing in Japanese! \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014lets_sing/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
CREATED:20140414T195641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T212518Z
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SUMMARY:Slide lecture and paper thread-making demonstration by Hiroko Karuno
DESCRIPTION:Hiroko Karuno\, author of the recently published book Kigami and Kami-ito: Japanese Handmade Paper and Thread\, presents a slide lecture on the process of Japanese hand papermaking  and the traditional uses of this paper in Japan. She will then demonstrate how to transform it into thread suitable for weaving into a wearable textile called shifu which has a long history in Japanese culture. This uniquely detailed method will be presented step-by-step\, as it is documented in the book. There will also be an opportunity to see examples of cloth made by the author from handmade paper thread. \nHiroko Karuno is an expert spinner\, weaver\, and dyer who has exhibited her shifu and taught numerous workshops in Japan and in Canada. In 2010 she created a special installation of shifu in Nara\, Japan\, in celebration of the 1300th anniversary of the city’s establishment as the capital. She lives in Toronto\, Canada. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Thank you for your interest.\n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/slide-lecture-and-paper-making-demonstration-by-hiroko-karuno/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
CREATED:20140422T205107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140501T200819Z
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SUMMARY:TCAF Talk: The Future of the Manga Industry
DESCRIPTION:An Interview with Yohei Sadoshima\nFounder and CEO\, Cork Inc.\nYohei Sadoshima is the Founder and CEO of literary agency Cork Inc. Representing numerous authors and manga creators (including TCAF Featured guest Moyoco Anno)\, Mr. Sadoshima is in an unique position to observe the state of the manga industry\, and where the industry may be headed in the future. New publishing styles\, international collaborations\, and creator driven work? Anything is possible! Please join us for this lively interview! \nTo register\, scroll down and fill out the web form\, or call (416) 966-1600 x103 and leave your name\, phone number and total number of guests.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-manga-industry-and-its-future/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
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SUMMARY:TCAF Talk: Akira Himekawa in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Discussion by the manga creators of Zelda and My Little Pony\nAkira Himekawa is the talented manga-ka behind some of the most popular\, bestselling manga on both sides of the Pacific! But Akira Himekawa is actually two different women\, A. Honda and S. Nagano\, working under the same pen-name to write\, draw\, and produce fantastic manga! The creators of ten volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga published by VIZ Media\, and My Little Pony: The Manga\, published in Japan by Shogakukan\, will discuss their long and varied careers\, and what it’s like to work as a team! \nAkira Himekawa will be available to sign books after the event. \nTo register\, scroll down and fill out the web form\, or call (416) 966-1600 x102 and leave your name\, phone number and total number of guests. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/akira-himekawa-in-conversation/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140801
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
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SUMMARY:Seiji Ozawa Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Seiji Ozawa in Toronto\nA Photography Exhibition of a Young Maestro\nSeiji Ozawa was the music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1969\,  his first assignment leading a major orchestra. He was one of the pioneer Japanese artists who made a success abroad after World War II. Citizens of Toronto welcomed the young\, exotic conductor\, and the members of the Orchestra supported Ozawa’s exciting music-making and expansion of his repertoire. In the City of Toronto Archives numerous photographs of Ozawa are preserved. In fact\, the archivist says that the number of Ozawa images far exceeds that of any other Toronto Symphony Orchestra music director. In the late 1960s Toronto as a city was not yet fully international or extensively multicultural. Ozawa was at the starting point of his international career. In these images we can see the mutual stimulus and cooperative support for the growth of a promising future for an artist and of a city. \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n	Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n	Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/seiji-ozawa-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
CREATED:20140415T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T212019Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop: "Conversation Classes and Speaking Training"
DESCRIPTION:(scroll down for English)\nジャパン ファウンデーション トロント（JFT）\n日本語教師研修のお知らせ\n2014年5月3日（土） \nジャパン ファウンデーション トロント（以下、JFT）では、トロント近郊の日本語の先生方が日本語の教え方について学び合うことのできる場の提供を目指し、2014年度、全4回の日 本語教師研修を実施する運びとなりました。第1回目は、下記の通り、会話の授業に関するワークショップを実施いたします。日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方 なら、どなたにもご参加いただける内容ですので、皆さま奮ってご参加ください。 \n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記\nテーマ：会話の授業と話す訓練\n学習者のニーズは多様ですが、多くの人が日本語で話せるようになりたいと思っているのではないでしょうか。「会話ができるようになりたい」という学習者の 力を伸ばすにはどうしたらいいのでしょうか。今回は話す力を育てるのに役立つ活動を参加者の皆さんに体験していただきたいと思います。 \n日時：2014年5月3日（土）　午後1時30分　~　午後4時30分　  開場：午後1時\n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n131 Bloor Street West\, 2nd Floor of the Colonnade\n参加費：無料\n講師：　田中香織   ktanaka@jftor.org\n講師紹介\n2013年8月より、ジャパン　ファウンデーション　トロントにてプランニング・オフィサーとして勤務。台南・台中YMCA同盟日本語講師、稲江高校（在 台北）専任講師、群馬大学国際教育・研究センター非常勤講師、ポーランド国立ヤギェロン大学日本学科講師（ジャパンファウンデーション派遣日本語専門家） 等、様々な現場での日本語教育経験の他、日本語教師養成講座講師、ボランティア教師研修会講師等、教師研修の経験も豊富。 \n本研修に関するお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子            nsaito@jftor.org  416‐966‐1600 ext. 224 \n \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT)\nWorkshop for Japanese-Language Teachers\nSaturday\, May 3rd\nIn 2014\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT) will hold four workshops which aim to provide a place for teachers to learn together about teaching Japanese language. The first workshop\, suitable for anyone who is interested in teaching Japanese\, will deal with conversation classes. Please join us!\nScroll down to register for this event \nTheme：Conversation classes and speaking training\nLearners have various reasons for studying Japanese\, but for many\, oral communication in Japanese is a high priority. How can we help those who say “I would like to be able to speak”?  In this workshop\, participants will engage in activities that will improve learners’ speaking abilities. \nDate and Time：Saturday\, May 3rd 2014   13:30～16:30           Doors open at 13:00\nLocation：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n131 Bloor Street West\, 2nd Floor of the Colonnade\nRegistration Fee：Free\nInstructor：Kaori Tanaka            ktanaka@jftor.org \nInstructor’s Introduction:\nKaori Tanaka has been the Japanese Language Planning Officer at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto since August 2013 and has extensive experience teaching Japanese full-time in Taiwan at Tainan YMCA\, Taichung YMCA\, and Dao Jiang Senior High School (Taipei) and working as a Japanese Language Specialist in Krakow\, Poland at Jagiellonian University. She has also taught part-time at Gunma University\, and conducted Japanese Teacher Training Programs and Teaching Seminars for volunteer teachers. \nFor inquiries about this workshop：Noriko Saito  nsaito@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 224 \nScroll down to register for this event
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-workshop-for-japan-ese-language-teachers/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
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SUMMARY:Fashion on Film: Takeshi Kitano's Dolls
DESCRIPTION:2002\, 115 min.\nDirected by Takeshi Kitano\nStarring Miho Kanno\, Hidetoshi Nishijima\, Tatsuya Mihashi\, Chieko Matsubara\, Kyoko Fukuda\, Tsutomu Takeshige\nThree storylines cross in Dolls: tragic lovers wander through Tokyo bound at the waist by a red cord\, a disfigured pop idol isolates herself from society and her devoted fans\, and an elderly yakuza returns to the spot where he last saw his old girlfriend. As the “bound beggars” drift along\, their costumes change to suit the seasons. \nThe appearance and tone of the film owes much to the involvement of costume designer Yohji Yamamoto. Although Yamamoto worked on a previous Kitano film\, Brother\, designing elegant black suits worn by the yakuza characters\, Dolls offered the opportunity for greater flights of fancy. The brilliantly hued\, avant-garde costumes Yamamoto conceived for the “bound beggars” were opposite to Takeshi’s expectations\, so Kitano adapted his original vision to fit the costume design\, acknowledging\, “We were faced with a reversal of the normal process. Normally\, costumes are made in such ways that they match the film. At certain points\, we had to make adjustments to locations and continuity to match the costumes.” \nA contemporary fairytale interspersed with snippets of Bunraku\, Dolls is “as passionate\, refined\, and insistently sad as Bunraku puppetry itself.” (Ty Burr\, Boston Globe) \npreceded by a brief introduction of Dolls and the work of Yohji Yamamoto by Program Officer Kate Scullin \nScroll down to register for this event
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/movie-screening-dolls/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151214
CREATED:20140328T172239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T182045Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language and Culture Sampler: Kodomo no Hi and Boy’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Our Japanese Language and Culture Sampler courses are a series of courses offering a window into both Japanese language and culture. Please come and sample various aspects of Japanese culture through the beautiful decorations in our center\, and try a simple\, basic and free Japanese lesson! \nThis month’s theme is Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日 Children’s Day) and Boy’s Day \nInterested in the Japanese Language and Culture Sampler Course\, but can’t attend on the day? Starting in January this series of classes will be live streamed online! Click the following link to watch: \nWatch Live! \n*Please note that the broadcast will be available live between11AM and 12PM (EST). For a smooth viewing experience please ensure that both your preferred browser and Adobe Flash are up to date and that you have a stable internet connection.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014lcs_april/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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SUMMARY:From Wabi-Sabi to Kawaii? A Talk by Fashion Historian Akiko Fukai
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for this event are now closed. Thank you for your interest.\n\nFrom “Wabi-Sabi” to “kawaii”\, the very Japanese aesthetic concepts are merging modernity with enduring traditions\, and as a result\, are gaining widespread recognition all over the world. Focusing on and introducing two terms : Wabi-Sabi and Kawaii \, Ms. Fukai will try to make clear the properties in Japanese Culture and Art\, both of which appear in contemporary Japanese fashion\, one of the element of Cool Japan\, in the context of their profound relation to traditional aesthetic values. \nAbout the speaker: Akiko Fukai is a leading fashion historian of Japan and has been Associate Professor of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Kyoto)\, Professor of Shizuoka University of Art and Culture\, and a lecturer at the University of Tokyo and Rikkyo University. Her curatorial achievements include several major international exhibitions such as Revolution in Fashion\, Fashion in Colors\, Luxury in Fashion Reconsidered\, and Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion. \nShe is the author and editor of many books including Japonism in Fashion (Heibonsha\, 1994)\, Fashion (Taschen\, 2002)\, The Century of Fashion (Heibonsha\, 2005)\, and Reading Fashion from Pictures (PHP Institute\, 2009). Fukai has also been the recipient of a special prize awarded by the Academy of Japonism in Japan (2000)\, an honorable doctorate degree of the National University of Ochanomizu (2004)\, and a Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award\, Japan (2008). \npresented in conjunction with the exhibition From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru at the Textile Museum of Canada
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/from-wabi-sabi-to-kawaii-a-talk-by-fashion-historian-akiko-fukai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Danjuro Exhibition Talk VI
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration between Danjuro XI and Kawatake Mokuami (a Kabuki playwright)\, Connecting the Edo and Meiji Eras 『黙阿弥の明治維新』 Kōchiyama\, Michitose/Naozamurai　『天粉上野初花』　河内山宗俊、三千歳直侍\nTalk and DVD presentation By Toshi Aoyagi  \nDuring the challenging period of the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912)\, the playwright Kawatake Moakuami (1816–1893) wrote many Kabuki plays for Danjuro XI (1838–1903). Fulfilling his responsibility as a principal writer for major Kabuki theatres such as Shintomi-za and Kabuki-za\, Moakuami demonstrated his craftsmanship and versatility. Both the new government and Danjuro himself demanded from Mokuami academically intellectualized\, sophisticated plays which followed the historical facts rather than the theatrical fantasy\, and the playwright responded quite remarkably. However\, the audience did not favour these new theatrical trials. Almost the only success among the Mokuami-Danjuro collaborations was “Kumo ni Magou Ueno no Hatsuhana”\, a story set in the Edo era about a cunning blackmailer\, Kōchiyama\, and a sensuous love couple\, Michitose and Naozamurai. This is a highly nostalgic homage to the Edo period from the Meiji era\, romanticized by the Kiyomoto music.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/danjuro-exhibition-talk-vi/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Danjuro Exhibition Talk V
DESCRIPTION:17th century Japan gave birth to many exciting new art forms\, including Kabuki Theatre and a woodblock print art known as ukiyo-e. Kabuki’s expressive acting styles and bold\, colorful costumes and makeup provided wonderful subject matter for ukiyo-e prints. Between the end of the 17th century and the end of the 19th century\, many thousands of ukiyo-e prints illustrating a variety of subjects\, including women\, nature and heroic warriors\, were produced\, but almost half of all prints were “yakusha-e”: portraits of kabuki actors or scenes from kabuki plays. \nThe affordable\, popular art helped to increase the fame of the actors and the star status of the actors fueled print sales. Some of the most celebrated actors came from the Danjuro family. In fact\, Ichikawa Danjuro I (1660-1704) is the subject of the earliest known actor print. Through the years artists introduced innovations in printing techniques\, formats\, and designs. Meanwhile\, the celebrity status of the actors continued to grow. \nThe subject of the current exhibition is Ichikawa Danjuro IX (1838-1903). His career coincided with the last great period of Ukiyo-e art\, and he was a favorite subject of Kunichika (1835-1900)\, the greatest yakusha-e artist of the period. This talk will trace the development of actor prints from the end of the 17th century through to the wonderfully crafted\, deluxe\, bold and expressive portraits of Ichikawa Danjuro IX created at the end of the 19th century.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yakusha-e-kabuki-actors-prints-talk-by-carol-dorman-stuart-jackson-gallery/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Katari Japanese Storytellers 「春・夏・秋・冬　Stories of Love and Four Seasons」
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 29\, 3 – 5 pm \nJack Howard\nA Boy in the Moon\nAn Ainu folktale shows a different image and story in the Moon. \nNathalie Vachon\nKetut and the Thousand Herons\nA Bali Island folktale tells how “sunshine” was created. \nYusuke Tanaka \nIshikari Elegy song and story\nA popular song of  lament  singing “Where have all the Herrings gone?” \nKoko Kikuchi\nThe Nighthawk Star\nA Kenji Miyazawa story about an ugly-looking bird who becomes a star in the night sky. \nIntermission \nSharon Isac \nMorning of Final Farewell\nThe most beautiful and sorrowful poem by Kenji Miyazawa \nGladiolus Choir Chorus \n\nSakura Sakura : the most well-known song about cherry-blossoms\nHana : Okinawan song of love for all flowers\nHanamizuki: A very popular contemporary song about the dogwood flower\n\nNoriko Yamamoto\nMirror in Mirror\nAn original mime performance depicts a memory of summer reflected in the mirror
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-japanese-storytellers-%e3%80%8c%e6%98%a5%e3%83%bb%e5%a4%8f%e3%83%bb%e7%a7%8b%e3%83%bb%e5%86%ac%e3%80%80stories-of-love-and-four-seasons%e3%80%8d/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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