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Gallery

Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages. Open 4 days a week at the JFT Gallery.

Library

Explore Japan at our Library or on your devices with physical & digital items in EN, JP or FR!

Arts & Culture

Join us for a screening of the acclaimed "ramen Western," Tampopo, directed by ITAMI Jūzō, on Tue Nov 25, 5:30PM.

Language Education

Join us for our latest Japanese Language Linguistics Workshop on Sunday, Nov 23. Available both in-person and online.

Japanese Studies

Watch previous lectures, talks, and panel discussions on a diverse range of Japan-related subjects.

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Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto

Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto

CINEMA KABUKI: In High Definition on the Big Screen ‒ Direct from Japan ‒ English subtitled. Kabuki Theatre filmed with high-resolution cameras for cinemas in High-Definition digital projection and six-channel sound. A twisted comedy set in the tenements in Rakuda: Party with a Dead Man, the further developments of the scandalous secret love and downfall in Princess Sakurahime Part II, and a romantic yet domestic dance-comedy in The Zen Substitute.
Advanced tickets on sale on November 19 (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m.

The 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest 第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテスト

The 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest 第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテスト

この度、カナダの教育機関で日本語を学ぶ学習者のために、第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストが開催される運びとなりましたのでお知らせいたします。 カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストは、日本文化・日本語教育の発展に大きく寄与された故・楊暁捷（ヤン・ショオジェ）先生の発案により、2017年に発足しました。本コンテストは、カナダの日本語学習者が日本語による動画を制作してその感性と表現力を競い合う成果発表の場を提供し、学習意欲のさらなる向上と学習効果の増進に貢献することを目的としています。 本年度のコンテストの詳細は以下のリンクからご覧になれます。ガイドラインをよくお読みになった上、貴校の学生さんに奮ってご応募くださるようお勧めください。 We are pleased to inform you that the 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest will be held for learners of the Japanese language who study at educational institutions across Canada. The Canada Japanese Video Contest was launched in … Continue reading →

NARUSE Mikio Retrospective Tour

NARUSE Mikio Retrospective Tour

The Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Japanese filmmaker NARUSE Mikio with a Canada-wide retrospective tour on 35mm prints, from Oct 2025–Mar 2026. Continue reading →

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Community Events

  • Moving Between by RAW Taiko

    Nov 14 – 16
    Betty Oliphant Theatre (404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6)

  • Underground (film screening at RIDM)

    Nov 24 & 27
    Cinémathèque québécoise, Montreal, QC

  • The 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest 第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテスト

    この度、カナダの教育機関で日本語を学ぶ学習者のために、第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストが開催される運びとなりましたのでお知らせいたします。 カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストは、日本文化・日本語教育の発展に大きく寄与された故・楊暁捷（ヤン・ショオジェ）先生の発案により、2017年に発足しました。本コンテストは、カナダの日本語学習者が日本語による動画を制作してその感性と表現力を競い合う成果発表の場を提供し、学習意欲のさらなる向上と学習効果の増進に貢献することを目的としています。 本年度のコンテストの詳細は以下のリンクからご覧になれます。ガイドラインをよくお読みになった上、貴校の学生さんに奮ってご応募くださるようお勧めください。 We are pleased to inform you that the 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest will be held for learners of the Japanese language who study at educational institutions across Canada. The Canada Japanese Video Contest was launched in … Continue reading →

  • Drum Tao (Japanese drum performance)

    Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET)
    Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto

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