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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Animated Image Society":MAILTO:http://tais.ca/2014/06/05/asia-in-my-mind-screening-with-maya-yonesho/
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140712T110000
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140718T210000
DTSTAMP:20180426T182827Z
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T193000
DTSTAMP:20140707T160527Z
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140722T203000
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140725T203000
DTSTAMP: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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140726T120000
DTSTAMP:20140717T214002Z
CREATED:20140707T184202Z
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140729T203000
DTSTAMP:20140626T142238Z
CREATED:20140626T142238Z
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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\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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