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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
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SUMMARY:Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters\n妖怪百物語 \nTuesday\, December 3\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1968 • Fantasy / Horror • 80 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nA fantastic world unlike anything you have ever seen! \nA greedy developer\, in league with a corrupt Shrine Magistrate\, brutally tries to drive people out of a tenement building and destroy the shrine in back. But he makes the fatal mistake of hosting a 100 Ghost Stories ceremony without the closing cleansing ritual\, opening the door for the Yōkai Monsters to punish the wicked. \nPresented in conjunction with the Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition\, currently on display in the JFT Gallery. \nThis screening is a part of our Yōkai Monsters trilogy series. Watch Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts on December 10 and Yōkai Monsters: Spook Warfare on January 9\, 2025. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-monsters-100monsters/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts\n東海道お化け道中 \nTuesday\, December 10\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by KURODA Yoshiyuki and YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1969 • Fantasy / Horror • 78 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe most spectacular spectres the world has ever seen! \nIn feudal Japan\, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl’s grandfather on sacred ground\, the door is opened for the Yōkai Monsters to step in. \nPresented in conjunction with the Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition\, currently on display in the JFT Gallery. \nThis screening is a part of our Yōkai Monsters trilogy series. Watch Yōkai Monsters: Spook Warfare on January 9\, 2025. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-monsters-alongwithghosts/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nengajo (New Year's Cards) Making Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese New Year’s traditions at our workshop\, where you’ll craft your own Japanese-style New Year’s cards while learning essential Japanese New Year phrases and the significance of traditional designs for 2025 – the Year of the Snake! This is a fantastic opportunity to express your creativity\, experience Japanese culture\, and connect with others. Spots filled up quickly last year\, so don’t wait to secure yours for this unique blend of artistry\, tradition\, and cultural exchange! \n*Participation age: Children (around 5 years old and up) and adults are welcome to participate. \n  \nEvent Schedule\n*Spaces are limited. Please RSVP to book your space \n*Cancelled spots available! Book your spot now!* \nRegister Here    11:30 am – 12:45 pm  Nengajo Making Workshop #1  \nRegister Here   2:15 pm – 3:30 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #2  \nRegister Here    4:00 pm – 5:15 pm     Nengajo Making Workshop #3 \n*JFT Library is open to the public from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday\, December 14\, 2024. Feel free to explore our physical collection before or after the workshop! \n*Attendees of workshop #3 may stay after the library closes for the public until their session ends at 5:15 pm.
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp\n  \nLooking for a fun and productive way to spend this winter break? Are you a grammar enthusiast (or just want to practice Japanese)? \nLook no further. Join our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice Japanese grammar in your own time! \n \n \nWhat is this about? \nWe have two course offerings targeting different levels: \nStarter (A1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana and have some background studying Japanese (at least 3 months would be ideal).\nThis covers some basic grammar points e.g. numbers\, giving a simple self-introduction\, talking about family\, food\, where to go for lunch\, daily routine\, day and time\, prepositions\, describing your house\, etc. Elementary (A2-1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji\, and have been studying for about a year (ideally).\nThis covers elementary grammar e.g. talking about what you do\, hobbies\, weather\, your language studies\, describing a point of interest in town and directions to get there inviting someone to something\, offering help\, etc.\n \nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice Japanese grammar using free resources\, as well as online games and exercises developed by us. \nCourse duration: From Thursday December 19\, 2024 to Thursday January 8\, 2025* ≪ Those who finish all the tasks by January 9 will be entered into a draw to win prizes! \nFeatures: \n\nFree\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom\nTrack your progress\nTo be done over 2-3 weeks (recommended)\, for about 10 minutes a day\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday December 16 \nHow to Join: \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know how to progress.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join.\nSince you need a Google account to access the Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address.\nWe will send you the link to join the Google Classroom by December 19.\n\nParticipation Requirements:\n \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who has Japanese language study experience\, as follows:\n\n★Starter (A1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana and have some experience studying Japanese\, ideally for 3 months or more.\n★Elementary (A2-1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji. Ideally has been studying Japanese for a year or more.\n\n\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (instructions will be provided to those with non-gmail addresses)\nA computer or tablet is recommended. While you can do many of the activities on a phone\, there are a few where text might be too small on a phone.\n\nFor Reference \nThe content for the Starter course is based on the Marugoto A1 textbook\, Topics 2 through 5 (grammar reference here).\nThe content for the Elementary course is based on the Marugoto A2-1 textbook\, Topics 1 through 5 (grammar reference here).\n \n* The recommended schedule is December 19 to January 3 for the Starter (A1) Boot Camp\, and December 19 to January 8 for the Elementary (A2-1) Boot Camp.\n* To accommodate holidays\, the deadline to finish all tasks and be eligible for the prize draw is January 9. However\, course content will still be available to participants for review beyond this date. \nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.
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SUMMARY:Shoplifters (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Shoplifters\n万引き家族 \nTuesday\, December 17\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2018 • Drama / Family • 121 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nSometimes you choose your family. \nAfter one of their shoplifting sessions\, Osamu (Lily Franky) and his son (KAIRA Jyo) come across a little girl (MIYU Sasaki) in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl\, Osamu’s wife\, Nobuyo (ANDO Sakura)\, agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor\, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime\, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets\, testing the bonds that unite them. Also starring KIRIN Kiki and MAYU Matsuoka. \nJoin us for this year-end winter film screening at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nBorn in Tokyo\, Japan\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu (是枝 裕和) graduated from Waseda University in 1987. His directorial debuts\, Maborosi (1995) and After Life (1998) brought him international acclaim. Into the new millennium\, Director Kore-eda’s films were frequently selected at the Cannes Film Festival\, including Distance (2001)\, Nobody Knows (2004\, Best Actor Award for YUYA Yagira\, Cannes’ youngest recipient)\, Air Doll (2009)\, Like Father\, Like Son (Jury Prize\, 2013)\, Our little Sister (2015) and After the Storm (2016). In 2018\, Shoplifters won the Cannes’ highest honour\, the Palme d’or\, as well as being nominated for the 91st Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In recent years\, he reached a turning point in international co-productions with The Truth (2019) in France\, and Broker (2022\, Cannes Festival Best Actor Award for Song Kang-ho) in Korea. In 2023\, his latest feature Monster won Best Screenplay and the Queer Palm at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. \nIn Japan\, Director Kore-eda has won the Best Director and Best Film awards at the Japan Academy Film Prize for Our Little Sister\, The Third Murder\, and Shoplifters\, as well as Best Screenplay for The Third Murder and Shoplifters. \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/shoplifters/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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