BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Japan Foundation, Toronto X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20241218T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221048Z UID:107215-1757701800-1757705400@tr.jpf.go.jp 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) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-09-12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181709Z UID:101697-1757676600-1757694600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-12/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181709Z UID:101696-1757590200-1757615400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-11/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181708Z UID:101695-1757417400-1757435400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181708Z UID:101694-1757158200-1757176200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-06/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20241218T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221047Z UID:107214-1757097000-1757100600@tr.jpf.go.jp 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) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-09-05/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181707Z UID:101693-1757071800-1757089800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-05/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181705Z UID:101692-1756985400-1757010600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-04/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T201500 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250722T155409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T033956Z UID:106026-1756836000-1756844100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams    \nTuesday\, September 2\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by Ema Ryan Yamazaki • 2019 • 94 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer  \nBaseball is life for the die-hard competitors in the 100th annual Koshien\, Japan’s wildly popular national high school baseball championship\, whose alumni include U.S. baseball star OHTANI Shohei and former Yankee MATSUI Hideki. But for Coach Mizutani and his players\, cleaning the grounds and greeting their guests are equally important as honing their baseball skills. \nIn director Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s dramatic and intimate journey to the heart of the Japanese national character\, will those acts add up to victory or prove a relic of the past? Koshien is not just a sports film—it’s a thoughtful portrait of education\, mentorship\, and generational expectations in modern Japan.  \n  \nKoshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams is part of our Body & Soul: Japanese Sports Cinema series.   \n  \nBaseball player SATO Ayami (里 綾実) will join us for a post-screening Q&A! \n  \nThis event is now fully booked and registration is closed. We will have a rush line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding! \n\n Director Profile: \nEma Ryan Yamazaki is a Japanese-British filmmaker known for her nuanced\, cross-cultural storytelling. She attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts\, focusing on documentary and editing. After graduation\, Ema worked on a few documentaries and series for channels like Al Jazeera English\, CNN\, HBO\, and NHK. In 2017\, Ema’s first feature length documentary\, Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators\, was released worldwide. \nKoshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams (2019) is Ema’s second feature film. After premiering at DOC NYC\, the film aired in primetime on ESPN in 2020. Since then\, Ema continued to work on a variety of projects including working as a Co-Director and Supervising Editor of the official Olympic film “The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020\,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022. Ema’s latest feature The Making of a Japanese (2023) made its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival.  \nMost recently\, Ema was Editor and Co-Producer on ITO Shiori’s Black Box Diaries (2024)\, which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival’s World Documentary Competition to critical acclaim and went on to receive a Best Documentary Feature Film nomination at the 97th Academy Awards. Instruments of a Beating Heart (2024)\, a documentary short edited down from The Making of a Japanese\, won Best Short Documentary at the 40th IDA Documentary Awards and was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. \n  \n  \n Guest Profile: \nSATO Ayami (里 綾実) is a Japanese baseball pitcher for the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team and a member of the Japan national women’s baseball team. She is also celebrated as one of the most decorated pitchers in the world\, having won the MVP award three convective times in World Cup and she has led to six World Cup gold medals. In 2025\, she becomes the first woman to ever play for Toronto Maple Leafs\, a professional men’s baseball team in Canada. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/koshien-screening-2025/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/KOSHIEN_image02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181704Z UID:101691-1756812600-1756830600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-09-02/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20241218T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221046Z UID:106783-1756492200-1756495800@tr.jpf.go.jp 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) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-08-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250808T210253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210253Z UID:105481-1756469700-1756472400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk (August 29\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:  \nFriday August 29 | 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm EDT | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nHave you been thinking about learning a new language but haven’t been able to find the time? \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is happy to offer a series of Japanese language and culture talks over the lunch hour! In these sessions\, we will introduce words and expressions to get you started on the path to learning Japanese! \nIf you are in the Yonge/Bloor area\, why not stop by and learn more about Japanese language and interesting cultural information? These sessions are B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own bento“)\, so please feel free to bring your lunch with you! \nThe sessions will be held on Fridays in August at 12:15 pm\, and run for approximately 45 minutes. \nUpcoming Schedule and Topics: (subject to change) \n\nAugust 29\, 2025: Japanese Transportation\n\n  \nIt’s free to join but registration is required\, as space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please let us know if you will be joining us using the form below! \nPlease note that we will only accept registration on a session-by-session basis. Registration for the next session will open shortly after the previous session has passed. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp! \nTerms and Conditions: \n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (hereinafter referred to as “the Organizer”) reserves the right to cancel the registration of any participant who engages in disruptive behavior or any sales activity during the event. Such actions may result in immediate removal from the event at the Organizer’s discretion.\nThe Organizer is not responsible for any personal interactions between participants outside of the event. Participants are encouraged to manage these relationships independently.\nPhotographs or videos may be taken during the event by the Organizer’s staff for promotional purposes only.\nBy registering for and attending the event\, participants acknowledge that they have read\, understood\, and agree to the above Terms and Conditions. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20250829/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events,Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Image-rect-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250829T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181704Z UID:101690-1756467000-1756485000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-29/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T191000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250722T144618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T144618Z UID:106799-1756405800-1756408200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Virtual Study Space: Game Night DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\nVIRTUAL STUDY SPACE GAME NIGHT\n  \n \n  \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto occasionally hosts “Game Night” events to provide a fun and engaging space where intermediate and advanced Japanese learners can regularly practice speaking Japanese online and maintain their language skills. \nIt’s a casual and interactive event. we hope you can join us! \n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 14 & 28\, 2025\, 6:30 pm – 7:10 pm (EDT) \nExpected Participants: Japanese Language learners with proficiency at the intermediate level or above\, who wish to maintain and strengthen their Japanese language skills. \nEvent Format: Virtual Study Space \n※ This event will take place exclusively in our Virtual Study Space. To attend\, please register in advance through the following page for free 24/7 access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/classes/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nPlease note: You must book and attend an orientation session before joining any of our events. \nLanguage: Japanese \nContact: Wakana Liberatori (She/Her)   Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-game-night-202508/2025-08-28/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250828T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181703Z UID:101689-1756380600-1756405800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-28/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181702Z UID:101688-1756207800-1756225800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-26/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181701Z UID:101687-1755948600-1755966600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20241218T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221045Z UID:106782-1755887400-1755891000@tr.jpf.go.jp 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) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-08-22/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250822T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181700Z UID:101686-1755862200-1755880200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-22/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181659Z UID:101685-1755775800-1755801000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-21/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T192000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250722T155341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T155341Z UID:106022-1755712800-1755717600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Sanshiro Sugata (film screening) DESCRIPTION:  \nSanshiro Sugata \n姿三四郎 \nWednesday\, August 20\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KUROSAWA Akira • 1943 • 79 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe directorial debut of KUROSAWA Akira\, Sanshiro Sugata is based on the novel of the same name written by TOMITA Tsuneo\, the son of TOMITA Tsunejirō\, one of the earliest disciple of judo. It follows the story of Sanshiro\, a talented though willful youth\, who travels to the city in order to learn Jujutsu. However\, upon his arrival he discovers a new form of self-defense: Judo.  \nA spirited tale of a young judo student’s moral and physical awakening\, Sanshiro Sugata offers a unique glimpse into the formation of Kurosawa’s visual style and philosophical concerns. The film was quite influential at the time\, and has been remade five times. It spawned a sequel\, Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945)\, also directed by Kurosawa. \n  \nSanshiro Sugata is part of our Body & Soul: Japanese Sports Cinema series. \nFree admission.  Register below. \n\n Director Profile: \nKUROSAWA Akira  (黒澤 明\, 1910–1998) is one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema. With a career spanning over five decades\, he is best known for his epic storytelling\, innovative editing techniques\, and humanistic themes. Kurosawa began his directing career during World War II\, making his debut with Sanshiro Sugata (1943). Even in this early work\, his signature themes—inner conflict\, ethical growth\, and the tension between tradition and modernity—are vividly present. \nKurosawa’s later masterpieces\, such as Rashomon (1950)\, Ikiru (1952)\, Seven Samurai (1954)\, and Throne of Blood (1957)\, earned him international acclaim and deeply influenced generations of filmmakers worldwide. After the 1960s he became less prolific; even so\, his later work – including two of his final films\, Kagemusha (1980) and Ran (1985) – continued to receive great acclaim. In 1990\, he received the Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement. His ability to translate deeply Japanese stories into universally resonant cinema made him a global ambassador for postwar Japanese film. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sanshiro-sugata/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SS3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250819T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181659Z UID:101684-1755603000-1755621000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-19/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250818T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250610T134615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T163156Z UID:104875-1755507600-1755527400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:BC Japanese Teacher Information Exchange Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:BC州日本語教師情報交換会\n  \n主催：国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター\nブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学\n協力：カナダ日本語教育振興会 \n  \n \n  \n来る８月１８日（月）に、日本語教師の方々を対象とした対面での情報交換会を実施いたします。昨年に続き、ご参加の日本語教師の皆様がお互いに知り合い、興味のあるトピックについて学びあうことを目的とした情報交換会です。 \n午前は全体での自己紹介を含む参加者間の交流、国際交流基金派遣アルバータ州教育省日本語アドバイザーからのアルバータ州での日本語教育現状報告、及び、ブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学客員研究員の西野藍先生からのICUの日本語教育の理念や留学生の受け入れ、日本における日本語教育のトレンドなどについてのお話、午後はトピック別の小グループでのディスカッションを予定しています。 \nご参加の皆様とゆっくりお話をする和やかな会を予定しておりますので、日本語教師の方々だけでなく、日本語教育にご興味のある方々にもご参加いただけましたら幸いです。ぜひ足をお運びください。 \n日時：２０２５年８月１８日（月） 午前９時３０分 ～ 午後２時３０分（開場：午前９時） \n会場：University of British Columbia　Asian Centre （1871 West Mall\, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2\, Canada）https://www.maps.ubc.ca/?code=ACEN \n参加費：無料（現地までの交通費は各位ご自身でご手配ください。） \nご参加をご希望の方は８月８日（金）までに　こちら　よりお申込みください。 \n参加申込：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/25IEMBC/ \nプログラム：（当日変更の可能性があります） \n\n\n\n９：００～９：３０\n\n\n受付\n\n\n\n\n９：３０～１１：３０\n\n\n参加者の自己紹介\n国際交流基金派遣アルバータ州教育省日本語アドバイザー　中込上級専門家「アルバータ州での日本語教育現状報告－中等教育を中心として‐」\nブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学客員研究員　西野藍先生「日本における日本語教育の動向とICU（国際基督教大学）の日本語教育」\n\n\n\n\n１１：３０～１３：００\n\n\n懇親会　　軽食と飲み物を用意します。\n\n\n\n\n１３：００～１４：３０\n\n\n小グループでのディスカッション\n全体での共有\n\n\n\n\n\nお問い合わせ：国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/25iembc/ LOCATION:Asian Centre\, University of British Columbia\, 1871 West Mall\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:49.266835;-123.258576 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Asian Centre University of British Columbia 1871 West Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1871 West Mall:geo:-123.258576,49.266835 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181658Z UID:101683-1755343800-1755361800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-16/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20241218T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221044Z UID:106781-1755282600-1755286200@tr.jpf.go.jp 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) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-08-15/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T163000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181656Z UID:101682-1755257400-1755275400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-15/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T191000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250722T144618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T144618Z UID:106792-1755196200-1755198600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Virtual Study Space: Game Night DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\nVIRTUAL STUDY SPACE GAME NIGHT\n  \n \n  \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto occasionally hosts “Game Night” events to provide a fun and engaging space where intermediate and advanced Japanese learners can regularly practice speaking Japanese online and maintain their language skills. \nIt’s a casual and interactive event. we hope you can join us! \n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 14 & 28\, 2025\, 6:30 pm – 7:10 pm (EDT) \nExpected Participants: Japanese Language learners with proficiency at the intermediate level or above\, who wish to maintain and strengthen their Japanese language skills. \nEvent Format: Virtual Study Space \n※ This event will take place exclusively in our Virtual Study Space. To attend\, please register in advance through the following page for free 24/7 access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/classes/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nPlease note: You must book and attend an orientation session before joining any of our events. \nLanguage: Japanese \nContact: Wakana Liberatori (She/Her)   Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-game-night-202508/2025-08-14/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250311T213725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181656Z UID:101681-1755171000-1755196200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages DESCRIPTION:『ヒロシマ・アピールズ・グローバル・メッセージ』 ポスター展 \nSpecial thanks to\nJapan Graphic Design Association Inc.\nThe DNP Foundation for Culture Promotion\nJapan Design Committee \nIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the entire annual series of the Hiroshima Appeals poster project is exhibited.  \nInitiated by JAGDA Hiroshima and Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation\, and currently also operated by The Hiroshima Peace Creation Fund\, the series demonstrates remarkably sustained continuity and ongoing efforts of world-wide compassion ( https://hiroshima.jagda.or.jp/appeals_about.html ). \nThe series consists of 29 posters\, headed by KAMEKURA Yūsaku’s masterpiece “Burning Butterflies” 1983\, continued with an unbroken sequence of works of high artistic excellence. \nSelected works from The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s poster collection accompany the Hiroshima Appeals posters which share the unique nature of the design creation in being non-commercial\, abstract\, conceptual\, and focusing on global issues and subjects. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nAdvanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBook your visit here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursdays) \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays:January 1 – 5 (New Year Holidays)\, February 14-16 (Family Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: April 1\, 2025 – April 2\, 2026 \nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Friday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshima-appeals-a-poster-exhibition-of-global-messages/2025-08-14/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/SNS-Hiroshima-Appeals-AD01-0212-Kamekura.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T211500 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250722T155412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T155412Z UID:106013-1755108000-1755119700@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Tokyo Olympiad (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Tokyo Olympiad \n東京オリンピック \nWednesday\, August 13\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by ICHIKAWA Kon • 1965 • 169 minutes + intermission • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • A clip  \n60th anniversary screening! \nCommissioned to document the 1964 Tokyo Olympics\, Ichikawa surprised officials by highlighting not just athletic triumphs\, but fleeting\, emotional\, and often intimate moments of struggle\, camaraderie\, and beauty. The film also pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events.  \nConsidered by many as one of the greatest sporting movies of all time and winner of two BAFTA awards\, Tokyo Olympiad remains a landmark achievement—not only as a record of a historic event\, but as a poetic meditation on the essence of sport and humanity. The film was also a box office hit\, holding the record for the highest-grossing film in Japan in terms of box office admissions for many decades. \nThere will be a 15-minute intermission during the film.   \n  \nTokyo Olympiad is part of our Body & Soul: Japanese Sports Cinema series. \nFree admission.  Register below.   \n\n Director Profile: \nICHIKAWA Kon (市川 崑\, 1915–2008) was a remarkably versatile filmmaker whose career spanned over 40 years and included many critically acclaimed works across genres\, from biting satire and poignant drama to historical epics and documentaries. Ichikawa started his film career in the animation department of a local film studio\, and later moved to the feature film department as an assistant director when the company closed its animation department. In the early 1940s\, Ichikawa moved to Tokyo to work for the Toho Film Company after the merge of the studios. He made his debut as director with A Thousand and One Nights (1947) with Toho. It was at Toho that he met WADA Natto\, a translator and screenwriter. They got married and started to collaborating on multiple films. \nThe period 1950–1965 contains some of Ichikawa’s most highly respected works. With Tokyo Olympiad (1965)\, he redefined the sports documentary genre\, shifting focus from nationalist spectacle to individual human stories. He also gained Western recognition during this period with two anti-war films\, The Burmese Harp (1956) and Fires on the Plain (1959)\, and the period-piece An Actor’s Revenge (1963) about a kabuki actor.       URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tokyo-olympiad/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/TO6.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T142134 CREATED:20250724T213100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154512Z UID:106986-1755021600-1755027000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Ritual and Reality: Contemporary Japanese Buddhism’s female voices and lived practices DESCRIPTION:What do the lives of contemporary female priests tell us about Buddhism in Japan today? While these women undergo the same training and sectarian education as their male counterparts\, their experiences allow us to see Japanese Buddhism in a different light. Just as they chant the same sutras as men\, but in a higher octave\, their experiences often occur in a different register. Women frequently have to take over temples when certain situations occur: such as when the abbot\, whether an older brother\, parent\, or husband\, dies unexpectedly and there’s no other choice. What is it like to succeed a temple like this\, often later in life and without due preparation? What is it like to be fast tracked through the training and thrown into what for many is a totally alien world and an institution that is not designed for you? How do you make it your own? \nUsing interviews from dozens of priests across Japan\, this talk will outline the upbringing\, training\, and daily lives of female monastics to discuss the gendered realities of contemporary Buddhism in Japan.   \n\n \nThe Speaker \n  \nDr. Mark Rowe is an Associate Professor of Japanese Religions at McMaster University. He is also a recent Japanese Studies Fellow with the Japan Foundation. During his fellowship in 2023/2024\, Dr. Rowe stayed in Japan and pursued his research on Female Buddhist Priests in Contemporary Japan. He has an MA from Kyoto University and a PhD from Princeton University. He is primarily an ethnographer of Japanese Buddhism concerned with the lives and activities of “ordinary” priests. His first monograph\, Bonds of the Dead: Temples\, Burial\, and the Transformation of Contemporary Japanese Buddhism\, explored changing burial practices as a way to understand contemporary Buddhist institutions and shifting societal norms. He co-edited Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia with Jeffrey Samuels and Justin Thomas McDaniel. His current manuscript Muddy Amida is built on extensive fieldwork and interviews with over 225 priests from across Japan. He is also a die hard Hanshin Tigers fan. \n  \n  \nThe recorded lecture is now available on our YouTube channel!  \nWatch Here \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ritual-and-reality/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Ritual-and-Reality-sq.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR