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SUMMARY:World Heritage in Japan Special Events: Talk by Ambassador of Japan to Canada
DESCRIPTION:Talk on World Heritage by\nH.E. Kenjiro Monji\, Ambassador of Japan to Canada\nFormer Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO\, Paris\, 2013-2015\n“Have you been to the World Heritage sites of UNESCO?”\nAugust 3\, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Thank you for your interest. \n \nProfile of His Excellency Ambassador Kenjiro Monji\n(French and Japanese follows) \nH.E. Mr. Kenjiro Monji was born in Kitakyushu\, Fukuoka in 1952. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Tokyo University\, he entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1975. \nIn his career\, he has served mainly in the areas of treaties\, national security and cultural exchange. He has worked overseas in France\, Australia\, Belgium\, the United Kingdom and in the mission of Japan to the European Union. \nAfter holding posts in Tokyo as Deputy Director-General of the Treaties Bureau and as Director-General for International Affairs at the Ministry of Defence\, he served as Ambassador to Iraq (2007)\, Director-General for Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2008)\, Ambassador to Qatar (2010) and Ambassador\, Permanent Delegate of Japan to UNESCO (2013). \nHe started his assignment as Ambassador of Japan to Canada and to the Delegation of Japan to the International Civil Aviation Organization in April 2015. Having been awarded the title of Sake Samurai by the Japan Sake Brewers Association Junior Council\, Ambassador Monji also promotes Japanese sake overseas. \n  \n***French*** \nSon Excellence M. Kenjiro Monji est né à Kitakyushu dans la préfecture de Fukuoka en 1952. Diplômé de la Faculté de Droit de l’Université de Tokyo\, c’est en 1975 qu’il a fait ses débuts au Ministère des Affaires étrangères. \nAu cours de sa carrière diplomatique\, il a surtout travaillé dans les domaines des traités\, de la sécurité nationale et des échanges culturels. A l’étranger\, il a exercé ses fonctions en France\, en Australie\, en Belgique\, au Royaume-Uni et à la Mission du Japon auprès de l’Union européenne. \nAprès avoir occupé les postes de Directeur général adjoint du Bureau des traités au Ministère des Affaires étrangères et de Directeur général pour les Affaires internationales au Ministère de la Défense à Tokyo\, il fut Ambassadeur en Iraq (2007)\, Directeur général pour la diplomatie publique au Ministère des Affaires étrangères (2008)\, Ambassadeur au Qatar (2010) et Délégué permanent du Japon auprès de l’UNESCO (2013). \nEn avril 2015 il a entamé sa mission en tant qu’Ambassadeur du Japon au Canada et à la Délégation japonaise de l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale. Ayant reçu le titre de Samouraï du saké du Conseil junior de l’Association des brasseurs de saké du Japon\, l’Ambassadeur Monji fait également la promotion du saké à travers le monde. \n  \n***Japanese*** \n1952年北九州市生まれ。1975年東京大学法学部卒業、同年外務省入省。主に、条約、安全保障、文化交流を担当。在外は、フランス、豪州、ベルギー、英国の大使館、欧州連合日本政府代表部に勤務。その後、外務省条約局審議官、防衛省防衛参事官を経て、2007年駐イラク大使、2008年外務省広報文化交流部長、2010 年駐カタール大使、2013年ユネスコ政府代表部大使を歴任。2015年4月より駐カナダ大使兼国際民間航空機関政府代表。日本酒造青年協議会「酒サムライ」として日本酒普及活動も展開中。 \n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/world-heritage-in-japan-special-events-ambassador-of-japan-to-canada/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:"Japanese Together" Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about our year-long “Japanese Together” language courses? \nThis August\, we will be hosting drop-in information sessions for the three levels that will be available in the 2017-2018 school year: \n・Starter Course: Japanese Together 1\n・Pre-Intermediate Course: Japanese Together 4\n・Intermediate Course: Japanese Together 5 \nIf you would like to know more about how our classes are run\, or are not quite sure which level is right for you\, please join us for one or more of these information sessions! Each one will contain a general overview of our classes\, as well as sample activities to let you know what level of Japanese will be covered and what will be expected of students. \n* Please note that these information sessions are not language classes. \nInformation Sessions Schedule\nTwo sessions will be held for each level\, with the same content repeated for that level’s sessions. (For example\, both “Japanese Together 1” sessions will cover the same information and sample activities.) \nIn particular\, as some of our courses can be of a seemingly similar level\, if you are not sure which level is right for you\, or if you find the level of the information session you attended was too easy or too difficult\, we invite you to try out the other levels as well! \n\n\n\n\nStarter Course:\nJapanese Together 1\n\nSession 1: Tuesday\, August 8th\n 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nSession 2: Tuesday\, August 29th\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nPre-Intermediate Course:\nJapanese Together 4\n\nSession 1: Tuesday\, August 8th\n 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nSession 2: Tuesday\, August 29th\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nIntermediate Course:\nJapanese Together 5\n\nSession 1: Thursday\, August 10th\n 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nSession 2: Thursday\, August 31st\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n* Each session is held on the same day and time as the corresponding course starting in September\, and will run for approximately 1 hour. \nWhat is “Japanese Together?”\nAt the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, we offer term-based Japanese Together language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture\, which was developed by the Japan Foundation. Marugoto is a textbook based on the Japan Foundation Standard for Japanese Language Education (or “JF Standard” – for more information\, please click here). Through studying with us in our Japanese Together language courses\, you will learn to complete various “Can-do” in Japanese! \nWe offer courses for everyone from complete beginners (Japanese Together 1) to intermediate speakers(Japanese Together 5). \nNot sure which level is right for you?\nClick here for an online level checker which will guide you to see which “Japanese Together” course might be suitable for your current level.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/info-sessions2017/2017-08-08/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Maiko Haaaan!!!
DESCRIPTION:World Heritage in Japan Screening Series IV\nAugust 14\, 2017 6:30 pm  [REGISTRATION CLOSED. Thank you for your interest]\nMAIKO HAAAAN!!!\n\nDirector Nobuo Mizuta\, 2007 (120 min.) \nJapanese with English subtitles  \n  \nStory\nA comedy about the life of a man who pursues his dream to play Yakyuken (strip-poker like game) with maiko (an apprentice geisha). Directed by Mizuta Nobuo of Boy Meets Ghost (Hanada Shonenshi Yurei to Himitsu no Tonneru). Script by Kudo Kankuro of Kisarazu Cats’ Eye. Onizuka Kimihiko (Abe Sadao) is a devoted admirer of maiko. His relocation to the Kyoto branch finally comes true\, Kimihiko finishes with his lover\, Fujiko (Shibasaki Kou) and goes to his new post. Kimihiko is recognized by the President for his contribution to the company business\, and he is taken to a teahouse (where maiko work) as his reward. Just when Kimihiko is going to play his long-waited Yakyuken\, Naito (Tsutsumi Shinichi)\, a professional baseball player\, barges in\, and the game is put on hold. Annoyed Kimihiko decides to become a professional baseball player in order to beat Naito. In the meantime\, Fujiko\, who is unable to forget Kimihiko\, follows him to Kyoto and starts training to become a maiko. The battle between Kimihiko and Naito carries on and on. Fujiko\, who has become a maiko\, gets involved\, and the story becomes totally unpredictable. Would Kimihiko be able to play Yakyuken in the end? \n  \nTrailer here > \n  \nOfficial Site\nhttp://www.maikohaaaan.com/index.html \n(c)2007 Maiko Haaaan!!! Film Partners
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/maikohaaaan/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170817T183000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Raia Prays For...
DESCRIPTION:World Heritage in Japan Screening Series V\nRAIA PRAYS FOR… \n\nDirector Hiroyuki Kurokawa\, 2015 (119 min.) \nJapanese with English subtitles  \nA heart-warming drama that follows Momoko\, who’s unhappy divorce discourages her to on with her life. She reluctantly joins a match making party and encounters an archaeologist named Kumagoro. He shows her around town and takes her to one of the archaeological digs in the Shirakami-Sanchi. The site is famous for artifacts from the Jomon period (3\,000 to 16\,500 years ago). When Kumagoro talks about the Jomon period\, it reminds Momoko of her mysterious connection to this ancient time and the experience helps her embark on a new chapter in her life. \nThe opening sequence starts off in Cat Ba Island in the Halong Bay\, Vietnam\, which is the home of the Golden-Headed Langur. The rest of the story was filmed in Aomori Prefecture\, and incorporates evocative visuals of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. \nThe film is based on Akio Morisawa’s novel of the same title. \n \nSpecial thanks to Miyuki Kawasaka and MKII whose generous support made this screening of “Raia Prays For…” possible.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/raia-prays-for/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films: Kano
DESCRIPTION:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films\nKANO\n\nAugust 21\, 6:30 PM – 9:40 PM  (with short intermission)\n  \nDirector Umin Boya\, 2014 (185 min.) \nJapanese\, Taiwanese Hokkien\, Formosan\, Hakka Language with English subtitles  \n  \nIn conjunction with the U-18 Baseball World Cup taking place in Thunderbay from September 1 – 10\, 2017\, we will have a screening of the epic baseball drama Kano directed by Umin Boya and produced by Jimmy Huang and Wei Te-sheng. The film depicts the true story of the multi-ethnic baseball team KANO (Kagi Norin High school) during Japanese-era Taiwan who overcome extreme odds to represent the island in the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship\, known as Koshien in Hyogo Japan. \nThe film stars Masatoshi Nagase as Hyotaro Kondo\, who coaches an underdog multi-ethnic high school team comprising Taiwanese aborigines\, Han Taiwanese and Japanese players. The team’s star pitcher\, Akira Go\, is played by Yu-Ning Tsao\, who won a Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 Taipei Film Festival for his performance in the film. \nThe film also won Audience Awards from the Golden Horse Film Festival (where it also won a FIPRESCI Prize)\, the Taipei Film Festival and the Osaka Asian Film Festival. Kano is also the 6th highest grossing domestic Taiwanese film of all time. \nThe film also coincides with the annual TaiwanFEST: Kanpai Japan! at the Harborfront Centre in Toronto from August 25 – 27 and Sept 2 – 4 in Vancouver. \n\nPromotional support provided by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office\, Toronto\n\nFighting Spirit in Baseball Films: Kokoyakyu (August 31)  information here >\nSynopsis: \nIn 1928 when Taiwan was under Japanese rule\, the Kagi Agriculture and Forestry Public School (a.k.a KANO\, short for its Japanese name KAGI-NORIN School) was established to help develop the local agricultural potential. The KANO baseball team started out simply as a sports club to improve the students’ physique. It never occurred to the team that the arrival of Coach Kondo would completely transform them and help them leave a legacy that eventually became a legend. To every young baseball player\, Koshien (Japan’s high school baseball championship) is a dream palace. For a group of farmer boys like the KANO team\, it was a goal far beyond their reach\, but Kondo endeavored to make it possible. He gave the players extremely rigorous training and made the best use of the team’s multiethnic composition—Japanese\, Taiwanese and aboriginals—by appreciating their specific strengths. After a year of intense training\, the team was highly motivated and their determination to win got stronger even after numerous defeats. Much to everyone’s surprise\, this previously unknown team finally won the local championship and proudly marched into Koshien. Playing at Koshien in front of 55\,000 viewers was a dream-come-true not only for the KANO team but for Kondo as well. \n \n  \nFacing the strongest opposing team\, the KANO boys were struggling in the final game. The situation got tougher when their ace pitcher was wounded. Nonetheless the KANO boys showed true team spirit by rising to the challenge together as one. Burning their passion for baseball\, these farmer boys from southern Taiwan just refused to surrender . . . \nDirector’s Statement\nBaseball (Yakyu in Japanese) is beloved and treasured by Taiwanese people as our most important sport. In addition to the glory and fame\, baseball comforts the Taiwanese amid social strife and unrest.\nI chose to film the story of the KANO baseball team because it is a singular historical event directly linked with Taiwan’s baseball development. It marked the starting point of baseball talent cultivation and local sport promotion. Most of all\, they were the first truly multi-ethnic baseball team in Taiwan under the colonial rule. Such composition demonstrates that when people have a common goal in sight\, they can put aside their differences of all sorts and unite through mutual understanding\, respect\, and tolerance. The film not only helps us we relive the glorious chapter in Taiwan’s baseball history but also enables us to recall common memories in life through the friendship and family bonds depicted in the story.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fighting-spirit-kano/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Japanese Study Fair ・ 日本語学習フェア
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin?\nDo you understand some Japanese but are looking to put your skills to the test? \nCome to the Japan Foundation\, Toronto for our Japanese Study Fair! \nJapanese language schools from all around the GTA will be there to share information about their programs\, including booths and presentations. \nThis year we will also feature a talk entitled “Math to Manga?!” by Ms. Jocelyne Allen\, Japanese-English translator/interpreter! \nFor a full schedule and list of participating organizations\, CLICK HERE.\n*The schedule and presenters are subject to change without notice. \n \nRSVP for the event using the form below.\n(Drop-ins are also welcome!)\n\nInquiries:\nMs. Noriko Saito　email: nsaito@jftor.org　tel: 416-966-1600 x 224
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2017/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Japan Festival CANADA 2017
DESCRIPTION:Japan Festival CANADA: Largest Japan festival in Canada!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Japan Foundation will have Travel Japanese language class on Saturday August 26 and Slice of Life: Films from Japan on Sunday August 27. Both will take place at the Noel Ryan Auditorium in the Mississauga Central Library. Please join us! \nInformation\nJapan Festival CANADA introduces Japanese Food\, Culture and Technologies to the large community of Mississauga and Canada. This year marks Canada’s 150th Anniversary and the event welcomes special guests to a commemorative ceremony during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis culturally colourful event attracts many visitors to enjoy the true Japanese experience. Japan Festival CANADA 2017 is for all ages\, families and friends to truly enjoy and experience Japanese Food\, Culture and Technologies especially highlighted Canada’s 150th Anniversary to celebrate. Japan Festival CANADA 2017 is the largest Japanese festival in Canada and receives strong support from the Governments of Canada and Japan\, as well as Canadian and Japanese corporations\, organizations\, vendors and communities. \nwww.japanfestivalcanada.com \nFestival Dates and Times:\n​Saturday\, August 26th\, 2017\,  Noon -11 p.m.\nSunday\, August 27th\, 2017\,  11 a.m. -7 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 26\, 2017 –  \n12:00pm to 11:00pm\n\n\n\nVideo here >  Website here >  Schedule here > \n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\nCelebration Square\, 300 City Centre Dr\, Mississauga
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japan-festival-canada-2017/
LOCATION:Celebration Square\, 300 City Centre Dr\, Mississauga\, AZ\, L5B 3Y3
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170826T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170826T183000
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SUMMARY:Travel Japanese @ Japan Festival CANADA
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto is excited to be taking our popular “Travel Japanese” class on the road this summer to the Japan Festival CANADA. Please join us in the Noel Ryan Auditorium of the Mississauga Central Library on Saturday\, August 26th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm! \nAbout the Class:\nLooking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s “Travel Japanese” class is designed to help you navigate your way through Japan\, with content matching the ever-changing landscape of the country! \nThis class is not specifically a language class\, but we will go over some essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan\, as well as some tips and tricks to make your journey smoother. \n※ Everyone is welcome\, but please note that this class is designed for people who have little to no experience studying Japanese/visiting Japan.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japan-festival-travel-japanese/
LOCATION:Noel Ryan Auditorium\, Mississauga Central Library\, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5B 3Y3
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170827T183000
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SUMMARY:Films From Japan @Japan Festival CANADA
DESCRIPTION:Slice of Life: Films from Japan\n\nNoel Ryan Auditorium\, Mississauga Central Library (Adjacent to Celebration Square) \n301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.  Mississauga\,ONL5B 3Y3 \nAs part of Japan Festival Canada \n\nPDF of schedule here >Slice of Life Film Schedule AUG 27 \n\n \nGOLDEN TIME \nDirected by Inaba Takuya (23 min.) 2014 \nA family friendly anime that is  set during Japan’s 1980s economic boom years. One day\, a 1960s television used for many years is thrown away at a junkyard\, but refuses to accept his fate. The film beautifully creates a pure visual experience through the harmony of classic animation\, sound effects and music. Golden Time was winner of the 2013 Japan Media Arts Excellence Award in the Animation Division. \nMore info here > \n  \n\nMAMESHIBA \nDirected by Kamei Toru (109 min.) 2009 \nReclusive Jiro is a 32-year-old man who is out of work and lives at home with his parents. After tragedy hits the family\, his mother runs away and leaves behind a six month old dog named Ichiro. Together with the cute bean sized Shiba-Inu\, Jiro must venture outside to find his mother. This is the first of three sequels including one in 3D and a TV series. \n  \n\nRAMEN: A WORLD OF FLAVOR\nDocumentary by NHK International (20 min.) 2004 \nLet’s eat Ramen! Learn about the history and secrets behind this addictive bowl of noodles and soup. Find out some of the techniques and special ingredients that go into making it taste so good! \n  \n \nKATSUO-BUSHI\nDirected by Yu Nakajima (25 min.) 2015 \nThis documentary captures the time-consuming\, multi-stage transformation of a fish called Bonito\, into Katsuo-Bushi\, one of the most essential ingredients in traditional Japanese cuisine. From trimming\, drying and smoking process\, we get a look at the traditional craft while it adapts to the changing trade and environment. \nTrailer here > \nMore information detailed information about the film makers and Katsuo-Bushi click here > Katsuo Bushi DETAILS \nBruxelles Environnement 2016 \nBEL Movie DayOfficial Selection　-　Belgium \nIDFA 2015 \nPanorama Program Official Selection  –  Amsterdam\, Netherlands \nAFI DOCS 2015 \nShort Program Official Selection  –  Washington D.C. USA \nHot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2015 \nShort Block Official Selection  –  Hot Springs\, USA
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/slice-of-life-films/
LOCATION:Noel Ryan Auditorium\, Mississauga Central Library\, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5B 3Y3
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento Lunchtime Films > Summer Festivals in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Own Bento Lunchtime Films\nSummer Festivals in Japan\nAugust 30\, 12:00 PM (Doors Open)\, film starts 12:05 PM \nFree admission @JFT\, registration not required\n\nGion Festival\, NHK International\, 1994 (20 min.)\n\nSummer Festivals in Northern Japan\, NHK International 1994 (20 min.)\nJapanese with English subtitles\n  \nJoin us for the third Bring Your Own Bento\, Free Lunchtime Film Screenings! We will be screening two short films by NHK International in conjunction with the current exhibition World Heritage in Japan photography by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi.  \nAlthough the summer season is nearing its end\, we go to Kyoto to see one of the largest and most famous festival in Japan. We then travel to northern Japan to see the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori; Kanto Masturi in Akita; Hanagasa Matsuri in Yamagata and the; Tanabata Matsuri in Miyagi. \nDon’t forget to bring your lunch (bento)!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-summer-festivals-in-japan/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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SUMMARY:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films: Kokoyakyu
DESCRIPTION:Fighting Spirit in Baseball Films\nKokoyakyu: High School Baseball\n*Special draw prize from Spark Slugger Baseball Bats (made in Japan)!  \nDirector Ken Eng\, 2006 (60 min.) \n\nJapanese with English subtitles    [This film will also be screened in Thunderbay] \nIn conjunction with the U-18 Baseball World Cup taking place September 1 – 10\, 2017\, we will have a screening of the documentary by Ken Eng\, taking viewers in Canada inside a never-before seen world\, “Kokoyakyu Highschool Baseball” follows two schools of the 4\,000 in Japan striving to make it to the National Championships at Koshien Stadium. After the film we will have special guests\, Daisuke Suzuki and Koji Yamane\, who will share their insights on Kokoyakyu and what this fighting spirit is about. \nThe documentary will be screened simultaneously at a special screening event presented by the Bay Street Film Festival in Thunderbay. \nSynopisis: \nMuch more just than a game\, this martial arts baseball has a deeper purpose: the forging of the spirit. Through the stories of the two schools\, the film brings audiences inside this closed world where a North American game has become a Japanese discipline. A Tale of Two Schools: Chiben is a private\, powerhouse baseball academy led by Japan’s most legendary tough-as-nails coach\, Takashima. Over 35 years\, Takashima has led his teams to Koshien a record 21 times\, and won 3 National titles. On the other side of the field is Masa-Sensei\, the Manager/Teacher of one of Osaka’s top public high schools. What does it mean to embark on the journey to Koshien? \n \nSpecial Guest Speakers: \nDAISUKE SUZUKI\nPlaying baseball since Grade two in Tokyo\, Daisuke went on to play at Takanawa Junior High where he was team captain. Moving to Toronto at age 15\, he continued to play baseball in Toronto and has played for a number of teams;  Toronto Mets\, North York Blues and Etobicoke Rangers. \nCurrently\, Daisuke is playing in Japanese Canadian Baseball League and in the Metro Pacific Baseball League. \nThis year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Baseball League. For more information about their celebration\, click here >  \nKOJI YAMANE\nKoji also started young when he was six and lived close to Koshien Baseball stadium. He played for Shinko Gakuen and his team won the regional finals and qualified to play at the 1995 and 1996 Koshien Championships.  After high school he got a university scholarship to play baseball. Unfortunately after an injury in first year\, Koji realized he played baseball in high school for Koshien\, and not for University. So he decided to retire from competitive baseball. His interest to study English brought him to Toronto where he studied English and Sport Management\, and joined the Japanese Canadian Baseball League. Now\, Koji has his own business exporting high quality Canadian Maple to be manufactured into baseball bats in Japan. He is currently assistant coach for the U-18 Ontario Giants and Centennial College Baseball Club. \nU-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay \nXXVIII World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 Thunder Bay will see fifty games played from September 1st to September 10th. \nTwelve National teams will represent the baseball playing continents of the World. The twelve nations that have secured their place in the pinnacle youth international competition include: United States\, Cuba\, Canada\, Mexico\, Nicaragua\, Japan\, Korea\, Chinese Taipei\, Italy\, Netherlands South Africa and Australia. \nSeveral Major League stars have played in this event including Brett Lawrie (White Sox)\, Russell Martin (Jays) from Canada; and Shin-Soo Choo (Rangers) for Korea\,  Yu Darvish (Rangers)\, and Shohei Ohtani (Nippon Ham Fighters) for Japan. \nFor tournament schedule\, click here > Fascinating tournament info in Japanese here  > ファン向けサイト \nDetails on the 28th WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup\n \n\nOpening round\nFriday\, September 1 22:30 Mexico – Japan\nThe Sunday\, September 3 6:00 Japan – United States\nMonday\, September 4 6:00 Japan – Cuba\nTuesday\, September 5 3:00 Netherlands – Japan\nTuesday\, September 5 22:30 Japan – South Africa\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nSuper Round\nFrom Thursday\, September 7 to Saturday\, September 9\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nThe final\, 3rd Place Match Monday\, September 11\n※The start time Japan time (sander bay: at time difference -13 time) \nParticipating Nations \nGroup A: Canada\, Korea\, Chinese Taipei\, Australia\, Italy\, Nicaragua \nGroup B: Japan\, United States\, Cuba\, Mexico\, Netherlands\, South Africa \n\nJoin the film screening and you could win a prize from Spark Slugger!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fighting-spirit-kokoyakyu/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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