Dir. Yasujiro Ozu, 1961, 103 min. The Kohayagawa family, proprietors of a small sake brewery, are struggling to keep their business afloat while their elderly patriarch, Manbei (Ganjiro Nakamura), gads about with a former girlfriend, much to his daughters' disapproval. … Continue reading →
This session is now full. Thank you for your interest. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is offering a series of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) information sessions this September. Join us to start preparing for this December’s JLPT! These sessions are … Continue reading →
Cupmen, human-shaped figures made of colourful plastic, are Akira Mabuchi’s contribution to the “Design 100” exhibition. They are designed to hold down the cover of an instant ramen noodle cup while it cooks for 3 minutes, changing colour in response … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
This session is now full. Thank you for your interest. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is offering a series of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) information sessions this September. Join us to start preparing for this December’s JLPT! These sessions are … Continue reading →
Step 1: Start with an easy level Step 2: Don't use a dictionary Step 3: Skip any parts you don't understand Step 4: Boring? Read a different book! These are the principles behind the "Tadoku" Japanese Graded Reader series, and … Continue reading →
A Talk by Professor Chieko Mizoue, University of Tsukuba In Japan, one in every four individuals is over 65 years of age, and one in eight is over 75 years of age. This presents challenges to all levels of government … Continue reading →
This session is now full. Thank you for your interest. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is offering a series of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) information sessions this September. Join us to start preparing for this December’s JLPT! These sessions are … Continue reading →
JFT Booth at The Word On The Street 2013 September 21, Queen's Park Circle The JFT Library is currently preparing for The Word On The Street, the national book and magazine festival taking place in Queen's Park on Sunday, September … Continue reading →
This session is now full. Thank you for your interest. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is offering a series of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) information sessions this September. Join us to start preparing for this December’s JLPT! These sessions are … Continue reading →
