The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year's culture of Fukubukuro (福袋, "lucky bag"), returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – "FukuBookLoan!" Starting Friday, January 5th, 2024, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag, containing … Continue reading →
Our annual Book Tree is back after 4-year hiatus!
(Re)Making Sense of Kanji For many learners of Japanese, Kanji is often considered to be a significant hurdle in mastering the language. Join us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar, where we will delve into different ways to think … Continue reading →
Close-Knit 彼らが本気で編むときは Saturday, January 27, 1:30PM (ET) Directed by OGIGAMI Naoko • 2017 • Drama / Family • 127 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Rinko is a transgender woman with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend Makio … Continue reading →
Blue Giant Saturday, January 27, 6:00PM (ET) Directed by TACHIKAWA Yuzuru • 2023 • Anime / Drama / Music • 120 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Dai Miyamoto’s life is turned upside down the day he discovers … Continue reading →
Princess Arete アリーテ姫 Sunday, January 28, 11:00AM (ET) Directed by KATABUCHI Sunao • 2021 • Anime / Fantasy • 104 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Princesses Arete is shut away in a small room at the … Continue reading →
Office Royale 地獄の花園 Sunday, January 28, 1:30PM (ET) Directed by SEKI Kazuaki • 2021 • Action / Comedy • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Naoko Tanaka is a 26-year-old office lady (OL). Her job is … Continue reading →
Nihongo De Sodateyou 5th Online Seminar - Creating Community for Parents and Children 日本語で育てよう 第5回オンラインセミナー「親子で参加できるコミュニティ作り」 2024年1月28日（日）13:30〜15:30（東部時間） Zoom使用 参加費無料 第5回となる今回は、親子で楽しむ活動を10年以上も続けコ ミュニティを育ててこられたお二人をゲストに迎え、お話を伺います。 親子参加型「わらべうた」体験 インタビュー 小グループで情報交換 …を予定 お申込み：2024年1月25日(木)までにこちらのリンクからお申し込みください。 企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com (三井・青木) 後援：Japanese Studies Program, York University
It's a Summer Film! サマーフィルムにのって Sunday, January 28, 4:00PM (ET) Directed by MATSUMOTO Soushi • 2020 • Comedy / Sci-Fi / Romance • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Barefoot is a high-school girl who adores … Continue reading →
How have videogame arcades maintained their social and economic relevance in Japan? How did arcade videogames influence play practices in North America, and how are they distinct from them? Japanese videogame arcades, commonly called game centers, have been a … Continue reading →
