The Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT) Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers In 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. As detailed below, the … Continue reading →
Come check out some books and movies to enjoy over the long winter break, and celebrate the year-end with Paro! Purikura with Paro: Have your photo taken with Paro, the robot baby seal, and then decorate your portrait for the … Continue reading →
Please join us for two Sundays of Japanese film presented The Japan Foundation and the Hamilton Public Library, in cooperation with the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto. These films, selected for international screening by the Japan Foundation, Tokyo, reflect life … Continue reading →
IBBY Collection on Display at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library The Japan Foundation Toronto Library is proud to share a new exhibit in conjunction with the North York Central Branch of the Toronto Public Library. A selection of items in … Continue reading →
The Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Avenue Co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and The Revue Cinema The Japan Foundation, Toronto is delighted to partner with the Revue Cinema for their long-running food and film series, Epicure's Revue. This month's screening … Continue reading →
One of the most important Japanese holidays is the New Year period from January 1st to 3rd. At the end of January we will be having a special New Year's Japanese class where students can learn about the New Year's … Continue reading →
Finally got comfortable with hiragana and katakana, and looking to continue studying Japanese? Worried that kanji look complicated? Or think they look cool and can’t wait to start studying? Join us to learn the fun side of kanji characters in … Continue reading →
Comfortable using Japanese in your everyday life and looking for a new challenge? Or hoping to put your language skills to use by working in Japan? Take advantage of the new year to work on アップing your Japanese abilities! This … Continue reading →
Seven Weeks 野のなななのか Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. Dir. Nobuhiko Obayashi, 2014, 171 min. In Japanese with English subtitles The latest from veteran director Obayashi (Hausu) merges drama and fantasy in a 3-hour experimental opus that … Continue reading →
Alejandro Bertolo, who signs his works “Bokuma (Ink Horse),” started his training in Japanese painting at the age of 19. He learned sumi-e and nihonga painting with the Japanese artists Tazuko NIIMURA, Sho FUNAKI and Hiroshi YAMAMOTO. He studied Japanese … Continue reading →
