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SUMMARY:JFT Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語を外国語として観てみよう！\n―「外国語として日本語を学ぶ人たち」ともっと分かりやすく\n楽しく話すために ―\nカナダの人たちに日本語を教えてみたい方、日本語教育のボランティアを行っている方、継承語教育に関わっている方を主な対象として、日本語学習者と楽しく話すためにどのような点に気をつけるべきかについて参加者と一緒に考えます。 \n日時：①2025年2月22日（土）②3月21日（金） \n　　　5:00pm ～ 6:30pm（山岳部標準時）　7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：①2月14日（金）②3月14日（金） \n※①、②の研修内容は同じです。ご都合のよろしい日時をお選びください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、カナダの人たちに日本を教えてみたい方、日本語経教育のボランティアの方、継承語教育に関わっている方、日本語教師の方などで、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※事前課題ができる人\n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修内容：日本語を外国語として学んでいる人たちと日本語で分かりやすく話ができるように、\n以下の５つのポイントについて一緒に考えましょう！ \n\n話し方\n語彙\n文体\n文法・文章\n非言語情報\n\nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n事前課題：\n写真（１～3枚まで）を使って、「出来るだけ簡単な日本語で一分以内の自己紹介」をワードやパワーポイントで準備しておいてください。 \n講師：中込達哉（国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/24workshop/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-21/
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Still Walking (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Still Walking\n歩いても 歩いても \nTuesday\, March 18\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2008 • Family / Drama • 114 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe lyrical\, profoundly moving Still Walking is KORE-EDA Hirokazu’s most personal work to date. Created as a tribute to his late mother\, the film depicts one summer day in the life of the Yokoyama family\, gathered together for a commemorative ritual whose nature only gradually becomes clear.  \nRather than focus on big dramatic moments\, Kore-eda relies on simple gestures and domestic routines (especially cooking) to evoke a family’s entire life\, its deep regrets and its daily joys. Featuring vivid\, heartrending performances (ABE Hiroshi\, KIKI Kirin\, NATSUKAWA Yui) and a gentle naturalism that harks back to the director’s earlier\, documentary work\, Still Walking is an extraordinary portrayal of the ties that bind us. \nStill Walking is the “Summer” film of our Seasonal Impressions series. \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! \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nAfter graduating from the Literature Department of Waseda University\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu (是枝 裕和) joined TV Man Union\, a large\, independent television production company\, where he has directed many prize-winning documentaries. \nHis 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\, his film Shoplifters was awarded Cannes’ highest honour\, the Palme d’or\, as well as being nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Award. 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 South 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\n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/still-walking/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Photography Exhibition\n「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展\nThe exhibition features 80 examples of buildings\, civil engineering works and landscapes\, etc.\, from all of the prefectures in Japan\, which are introduced through photographs\, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan\, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters\, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality. \n日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。 \n\nNotice: Limited Access for This Exhibition \nDue to the installation layout\, hallway space for this exhibition is limited\, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \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) \nAugust 6 (Wednesday): Special Open-to-public for the eightieth anniversary from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Library is closed)  \nClosed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure)\, May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend)\, July 1 (Canada Day)  \nExhibition Period: March 13 – July 15\, 2025 \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\nRelated Programming: \n\n \nJourney Through Japan’s Built Heritage with JFT Library’s Curated Collection of Books and Films!  \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s exhibition Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on Japanese architecture\, civil engineering\, and/or landscapes\, including physical books and ebooks/audiobooks\, manga\, films\, and more! Whether you are doing research on possible places to visit in Japan\, eager to learn about the rich history and artistry behind the fascinating built heritage\, or curious about the unique role they play in fictional stories\, our collection has something for everyone. These curated library items are currently on display in our library\, located right next to the gallery. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nLibrary Item List (Physical Items)    Library Item List (Ebooks/Audiobooks) \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/architectural-photography-exhibition/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tremble All You Want (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Tremble All You Want\n勝手にふるえてろ \nTuesday\, March 11\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | “White Day” Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by OHKU Akiko • 2017 • Comedy/ Romance • 117 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nYoshika (MATSUOKA Mayu)\, a 24-year old office clerk\, is in her tenth year of unrequited love for Ichimiya (“Ichi”\, or “One”)\, a fellow student from middle school. Now “Two”\, a persistent co-worker\, asks her out. As no one has ever done this before\, she is pleased\, but their relationship does not seem to catch fire. This cannot be said for the futon in her apartment\, which bursts into flame from contact with an electric heater. The fire is extinguished\, but her brush with death makes her determined to see Ichi again\, and she sets to work organizing a reunion of classmates who\, by and large\, don’t remember her at all. Obsessed with her imaginary “One”\, and timid with regard to the real “Two”\, Yoshika struggles to find herself\, torn between fantasy and reality\, and between what she really wants and what she really doesn’t. Vivacious in her own mind\, drab to the outside world\, Yoshika is the heroine of a true romantic comedy for the present day. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \nAfter graduating from university and spending the early part of her as a comedian and TV personality\, OHKU Akiko started her career as a filmmaker. Her directorial debut was Igai to Shinanai\, and is well known for subsequent films\, Tokyo Serendipity\, Tokyo Nameless Girl’s Story\, Tadaima\, Jacqueline\, Monster\, Fantastic Girls Deeree Girls. Tremble All You Want is her third collaboration with MATSUOKA Mayu (Shoplifters\, A Silent Voice).\n \n\nWhat is White Day? \nIn Japan\, White Day is celebrated on March 14\, one month after Valentine’s Day. It was popularized in the 1980s as a “reply day\,” when men would reciprocate the presents they had received from women a month earlier\, usually chocolates and other confectionary. In recent years\, there are those who continue to practice Valentine’s and White Day traditions\, while there have also been cultural shifts around gender norms\, societal expectations\, and even financial viability surrounding these practices. White Day is also observed in China\, South Korea\, Taiwan\, and Vietnam. \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tremble-all-you-want/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Lecture on the Job of “Interpreter”
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of this lecture on our YouTube channel\n\nLecture on the Job of “Interpreter”\nFriday\, March 7\, 6:30 PM (EST) | Online \nMs. Chieko Bond\, a Canadian government-certified conference and simultaneous interpreter\, will give a lecture on her work. Interpreters play a vital role in cultural exchange\, but many people are also curious about their work outside of this context\, as well as their current placement in North America. Ms. Bond\, who has been at the forefront of the industry for many years\, will talk in detail about her experience. \nFor those who live in Canada\, a little bit of interpreting is a daily occurrence\, but why not take this opportunity to learn about the professional work of interpreters who are also a bridge for cultural exchange? This event is open to everyone. We especially welcome those interested in pursuing a career as an interpreter or those who were born and raised here and speak both English and Japanese. \nIf you wish to attend\, please register below. \n*RSVP Required – This event will be exclusively livestreamed on the Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s official YouTube channel. \nSpeaker: \nChieko Bond\, MScM \n\nPresident\, Mixing Lab Inc.\nConference/simultaneous interpreter accredited by the Canadian government\nTranslator\nRepresentative of the City of Sagamihara in Toronto\n\nMasters of Science in Management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Graduated from Department of English Literature of Hiroshima University. After working for Mazda Motor Company\, Ford Motor Corporation\, and the Ontario Government Tokyo office\, she moved to Canada in December 1990. Certified by the Canadian government as a conference and simultaneous interpreter\, she has interpreted for prime ministers and cabinet ministers at bilateral and multilateral meetings\, including G7/G20 summits and ministerial meetings. Interpreted for negotiations of agreements between Canada and Japan and working level talks. Worked in all continents at public and private international conferences\, bilateral meetings\, business meeting\, IRs\, litigations\, and audits. During the COVID years\, established a virtual business accelerator for SMEs in Japan and served as Director of Business Development\, facilitator\, and a business consultant supporting joint business and technology development between Canadian and Japanese companies. She represents the City of Sagamihara\, Japan to maintain and promote its partnership city relationship with Toronto. Worked as a consulting translator for companies and organizations including legal/risk management division of a multi-national company. \n\n「通訳者」というお仕事についての講演会\n3月7日（金）6:30 PM（EST）　オンライン \nカナダ政府公認の会議・同時通訳者として活躍されているボンド智江子氏による講演会を実施します。文化交流に通訳者は必要不可欠ですが、文化交流以外でも実際に行っている業務内容や、通訳者が現在置かれている北米の現状など、気になる方も多いのではないでしょうか。長年第一線で活躍されているご本人に詳しくお話しいただきます。 \nカナダ在住の方々にとっては、ちょっとした通訳は日々体験されていることと思いますが、文化交流のかけ橋でもある通訳者のプロのお仕事についてこの機会に伺ってみませんか？どなたでもご参加いただけます。特に通訳のお仕事に興味がある方々、こちらで生まれ育って日英両言語が話せる方々等のご参加を歓迎します。 \nご参加ご希望の方は以下よりお申し込みください。 \n講演者：ボンド智江子氏 \n– Mixing Lab Inc.代表取締役 \n– カナダ政府公認会議・同時通訳者 \n– 翻訳家 \n– 在トロント相模原市上級代表 \nトロント・メトロポリタン大学経営学修士。広島大学文学部英文学科卒業。マツダ株式会社、フォード株式会社、オンタリオ州政府東京事務所を経て、1990年12月カナダへ。カナダ政府より会議・同時通訳者として認定され、G7/G20首脳会議・閣僚会議を含む二国間・多国間会議にて首相・閣僚の通訳を担当。日加間の協定交渉や実務者協議の通訳。全大陸で官民の国際会議、二国間会議、商談、IR、訴訟、監査に従事。COVIDによる非常事態時には、日本の中小企業向けのバーチャル・ビジネス・アクセラレーターを立ち上げ、事業開発ディレクター、ファシリテーター、ビジネス・コンサルタントとして、カナダと日本の企業間の共同事業や技術開発を支援。相模原市を代表し、トロント市とのパートナーシップを維持・促進。多国籍企業の法務/リスク管理部門を含む企業や組織のコンサルティング翻訳者としても働く。
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/interpreter/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250223T130000
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SUMMARY:Cinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Japan Foundation In association with the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCINEMA 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 handsome love couple at the pleasure quarters in Kuruwabunshō\, the scandalous secret love and downfall of Princess Sakurahime \, and a ferocious Shishi and a court maiden both conveyed by a single dancer in Lion Dance.  https://tr.jpf.go.jp/cinema-kabuki-2025-toronto/ \n\n\n\nAdvanced tickets on sale now. Telephone: 416-599-2033 (TIFF Lightbox box office) Tickets can also be purchased in-person at the TIFF Lightbox box office. Admission Fee for each screening: $24.80 including Tax and handling charge. All seats are assigned. \n\n\n\nTIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Cinema 3 Piers Handling Cinema \n\n\n\nCinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto Time Table: Sunday\, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. Kuruwa Bunshō Sunday\, February 23 at 3:45 p.m. Princess Sakurahime Part I Sunday\, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Lion Dance\, Kagamjishi \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKuruwa Bunshō\, Yoshida-ya\n\n\n\nLove Letters from the Pleasure Quarters Sunday\, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. 吉田屋『廓文章』 【くるわ ぶんしょう】 Premiered in 1793 as a puppet theatre play Premiered as Kabuki in 1808 Recorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, April 2009 97 minutes\, includes an introductory 23-minute documentary\, English subtitled © 2020 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-chzGpNJY&t=2s \n\n\n\nIzaemon and Yugiri are an idealized couple originating in CHIKAMATSU Monzaemon’s puppet play in 1712\, from which a huge number of variations were created. Kuruwa Bunshō was one of these. A young\, sophisticated\, sensitive man going through hardship has been a tradition in traditional narratives since medieval times in Japan. This “abandoned-prince” tradition was mixed with an abundance of urban culture in the Edo period. The character of Izaemon is a typical urban consumer in the middle of Osaka\, the economic capital. Although neither physically nor financially powerful\, Izaemon is such a charmer and one of the most popular visitors to the pleasure quarter\, being sensitive\, childlike\, funny\, and handsome. Nizaemon\, a Living National Treasure\, realizes this character through his specialty\, the Kamigata Kyoto/Osaka Kabuki acting style. To complete the beauty of Kabuki’s most beautiful couple\, Tamasaburo\, who has been the collaborator of Nizaemon for more than half a century\, and another Living National Treasure of Japan\, joins him as Yugiri\, his gorgeous courtesan lover. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrincess Sakurahime Part I \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 23 at 3:45 p.m. 桜姫東文章 【さくらひめ あずまぶんしょう】 \n\n\n\nPremiered in Bunka 14 (1817) at Kawarazaki-za Theatre\, Edo\, Tokyo Written by TSURUYA Nanboku Recorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2021 124 minutes\, English subtitled © 2022 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd. Sakurahime Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=381-GX_0GN8&t=2s \n\n\n\nSweet child and monk\, esteemed princess and thief— two unusual couples whose fates are linked by karma. A high-ranking monk is convinced that Princess Sakura is the reincarnation of his dead male lover and falls madly for her. Sakura\, however\, is obsessed with finding the unknown villain who raped her and left her pregnant. Described by critics and historians describe as one of the most scandalous Kabuki plays ever written\, this story of the secret love and downfall of Princess Sakurahime still has the power to shock contemporary audience. The playwright TSURUYA Nanboku was at the apex of the overripe culture of Edo in the Bunka-Bunsei period (1804-1830). Nanboku’s masterpiece has been brought to the live stage in the most ideal manner by Kabuki’s golden pair Nizaemon and Tamasaburo who started their collaboration in their twenties. This Cinema Kabuki presentation is a precious record of their reunion in their most successful repertoire first time in 36 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLion Dance\, Kagamijishi \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. 春興鏡獅子【しゅんきょう かがみじし】 Premiered in 1893 at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo Written by FUKUCHI Ōchi Recorded live at Kabuki-za Theatre\, Tokyo\, 2009 70 minutes\, includes an introductory 10-minute documentary\, English subtitled © 2013 Shochiku Co.\, Ltd. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdPjLAYMbzI \n\n\n\nFor the late Kanzaburo XVIII (1955-2012) “Lion Dance” was the most precious gem of his family tradition. Danjuro XI\, who created the piece\, was the mentor of Knazaburo’s grandfather\, Kikugoro XI. Four generations of the best Kabuki actors of their eras nurtured “Kagamijishi” and developed it into one of the best examples of the dance repertoire in Kabuki theatre. A single dancer conjures up a stunning contrast of two images: A young maiden in the Shogun’s castle is transformed by the spirit of the majestic Shishi\, a mythical animal. The healthy\, sophisticated eroticism of a young woman is conveyed by the dancer in the first part. Shi is noble\, sensitive\, yet coquetosh at times. But when the spirit of the ferocious Shishi takes over her body\, the animal stamps the earth\, and swings his mane in the air\, celebrating the prosperity and glory of life. \n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Programming: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKabuki Talk Series 2025\n\n\n\nFebruary 10\, 15 & 19 \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special three-part talk series in conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto\, where we will dive deep into different aspects of Kabuki Theatre. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or just curious to learn more\, these sessions promise to offer fascinating insights. \n\n\n\n\nDetails & Registration
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/cinema-kabuki-2025-toronto/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:JFT Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語を外国語として観てみよう！\n―「外国語として日本語を学ぶ人たち」ともっと分かりやすく\n楽しく話すために ―\nカナダの人たちに日本語を教えてみたい方、日本語教育のボランティアを行っている方、継承語教育に関わっている方を主な対象として、日本語学習者と楽しく話すためにどのような点に気をつけるべきかについて参加者と一緒に考えます。 \n日時：①2025年2月22日（土）②3月21日（金） \n　　　5:00pm ～ 6:30pm（山岳部標準時）　7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：①2月14日（金）②3月14日（金） \n※①、②の研修内容は同じです。ご都合のよろしい日時をお選びください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、カナダの人たちに日本を教えてみたい方、日本語経教育のボランティアの方、継承語教育に関わっている方、日本語教師の方などで、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※事前課題ができる人\n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修内容：日本語を外国語として学んでいる人たちと日本語で分かりやすく話ができるように、\n以下の５つのポイントについて一緒に考えましょう！ \n\n話し方\n語彙\n文体\n文法・文章\n非言語情報\n\nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n事前課題：\n写真（１～3枚まで）を使って、「出来るだけ簡単な日本語で一分以内の自己紹介」をワードやパワーポイントで準備しておいてください。 \n講師：中込達哉（国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/24workshop/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T193000
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T193000
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SUMMARY:Isolated in the City:  How architecture mitigates urban loneliness
DESCRIPTION:“Isolated in the City: How architecture mitigates urban loneliness” talk event on February 20 is now fully booked and registration is closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have an in-person waiting line before the event to release available seats on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission is not guaranteed in the waiting line. \n \nIn big cities like Tokyo or Toronto\, social isolation and loneliness are common occurrences among residents. Social isolation can be caused by architectural factors such as detached living spaces and lack of communal spaces such as parks or green areas in big cities. The increasing number of single-person households and the growth of urban societies further exacerbate urban loneliness.  \nWhile exploring Tokyo’s megalopolis\, this lecture will examine how societal atomization impacts Japanese architecture and the urban landscape. On one hand\, the speaker will guide us through her investigation of new commercial solutions for individuals; on the other\, we will explore living arrangements designed for single people that encourage daily interactions. At a time when the risks of social isolation and exclusion are growing in global cities\, we will seek to understand how architecture can help mitigate these issues. \nThe speaker\, who is a former recipient of the Japan Foundation postdoctoral fellowship\, will also share her experiences in Japan alongside the primary lecture topic.  \n  \n\n  \nThe Speaker \nDr. Alice Covatta works across architecture and anthropology. She is a professor of architecture at the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Montreal. In 2016\, she obtained the Japan Foundation postdoctoral fellowship and worked as a researcher at Keio University in Tokyo until 2019. Her practice follows the spatial implications of society’s atomization in contemporary architecture\, public space\, and the city\, as well as in practiced and lived space.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/isolated-in-the-city/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T193000
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SUMMARY:Kabuki Talk III: The Sacred Shishi\, Lion Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Shishi\, Lion Dance\nWednesday\, February 19\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) \nIn-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required\nPresented in English by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nA number of Kabuki pieces called Shishi-mono form one of the major parts of the dance repertoire. A woman\, such as a princess or courtesan\, is transformed by the sacred animal\, and becomes a heroic\, ferocious figure. But sometimes male figures dominate the pieces\, focusing attention on father-son relationships. Here is the excitement and diversity of Lion Dances.\n \nIn conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kabuki-talk-iii/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T160000
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SUMMARY:Kabuki Talk II: Kabuki's Golden Couple\, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nKabuki’s Golden Couple\, Nizaemon & Tamasaburo\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 2:00 PM) \nIn-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required\nPresented in English by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nOne of the most magnificent theatrical phenomena after World War II worldwide must be this golden couple\, Nizaemon and Tamasaburo\, in Japanese Kabuki Theatre. Talk about chemistry on stage! When Nizaemon and Tamasaburo appear on stage together\, their charm and attraction are multiplied\, resonating with each other\, and filling the theatre space like waves\, fume\, or lights. In that sense\, the golden couple is aromatic\, radiant\, and sensual. \nIn conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kabuki-talk-ii/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T193000
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T194500
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SUMMARY:The Nighthawk’s First Love (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:The Nighthawk’s First Love\nよだかの片想い \nTuesday\, February 11\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by YASUKAWA Yuka • 2021 • Drama / Romance • 98 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Advisory: This film includes scenes of a sexual nature. Viewer discretion is advised.  \nAiko (MATSUI Rena)\, a graduate science student\, has always had low-self esteem and has been teased since childhood because of a birthmark on the left side of her face. At school she is devoted to her research\, but her situation changes dramatically when she is interviewed for a book about people with birthmarks or injuries on their face. The book is to be adapted into a movie and Aiko is introduced to the director\, Tobisaka (NAKAJIMA Ayumu)\, by her friend Marie (ODA Risa). Aiko’s feelings for Tobisaka grows\, which causes her to come face to face with her own complex. \nAdapted from the novel of the same name by acclaimed romance author SHIMAMOTO Rio (島本 理生). \nPresented in conjunction with our Valentine’s event series spotlighting SHIMAMOTO Rio. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \nYASUKAWA Yuka (安川有果) was born in 1986 in Nara prefecture. In 2012\, she was selected by Cineastes Organization Osaka (CO2) to direct Dressing Up\, which won the Grand Prize and the Award for Best Actress at TAMA NEW WAVE\, and the New Director Award at the Japanese Professional Movie Awards. After participating in omnibus films and stage productions\, she directed her second feature film\, The Nighthawk’s First Love (2021)\, which was selected for the Tokyo International Film Festival’s “Future of Asia” section.\n \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): First Love by SHIMAMOTO Rio \nSaturday\, February 8\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (ET) \nThis Valentine’s season\, we invite you to delve into the intricacies of love through Japanese literature! Join us in person or virtually to discuss SHIMAMOTO Rio’s First Love (島本理生著『ファーストラヴ』)\, a Naoki-award-winning mystery novel that will leave you reflecting on the complexities of love\, family\, and hidden truths. This hybrid book club is perfect for anyone intrigued by Japanese literature\, romance novels\, or mysteries. \nRegister Here \n  \n \nFirst Love and Beyond: Author SHIMAMOTO Rio on Japanese Romance Fiction \nWednesday\, February 12\, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (ET) \nDive into the world of romance and storytelling with celebrated Japanese author SHIMAMOTO Rio! This exclusive online talk event will dig into the creation of her Naoki award-winning novel First Love\, gain unique insights into her writing process and explore the allure of Japanese romance fiction. \nDetails Here \n  \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-nighthawks-first-love/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Kabuki Talk I: Introduction to Kabuki Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Kabuki Theatre\nMonday\, February 10\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:30 PM) \nIn-Person Talk Event & Slide Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required\nPresented in English by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nAs an art form\, Kabuki theatre has a specific timeline and birth story. The unique\, original charm of Kabuki theatre can be clarified when you know how Kabuki was created and developed during its history. Why do men perform female roles in Kabuki? To be explained. \nIn conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2025 Toronto.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kabuki-talk-i/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T193000
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T193000
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar – Basic Knowledge and Practices for Supporting Children Developing Language Abroad.\n日本語で育てよう！ 第7回オンラインセミナー\n海外でことばを育てる子どもをサポートするための基礎知識と実践\n \n  \nカナダを中心に就学前のお子さんを持つ保護者や言葉の教育に関わる方々に向けて、『家庭でバイリンガル・トライリンガルを育てるー親と教師が知 っておきたい基礎知識　就学前を中心に』の編著者をお招きし、家庭で言葉を育てるために知っておくべき基礎知識やこれまでにわかっていることを、事例も紹介しながらかみくだいてお話いただきます。また、効果的に育てたい就学前の言葉がけややりとりの具体的な方法などもご紹介いただきます。 \n2025年2月2日（日）午後 1:30-3:30 （東部時間） \nお申込み：1月30日（木）までにこちらからお申込みください\n\n講師: 桶谷仁美先生 \nイースタンミシガン大学（EMU）世界言語学部教授。バイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育が専門。姫路ベトナム難民センター、トロント国語教室、トロント大学等を経て現在に至る。トロント大学（OISE）カリキュラム科博士課程卒業（カナダ政府Award受賞）。現在、バイリンガル・マルチリンガル子どもネット（BMCN）理事・副会長、ミシガン日本語継承センター理事、国際交流基金LA継承日本語プラットフォームプロジェクトアドバイザリーメンバー、デトロイトりんご会補習授業校とのバイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育プロジェクトの代表等も兼任。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com \n共催：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n後援：Department of Languages\, Literatures\, and Cultures\, Queen’s University
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T160603
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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)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250125T195000
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DTSTAMP:20260723T160603
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SUMMARY:Inu-Oh (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are now full. We will have a rush line before the screening\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before showtime. Thank you for your interest and understanding. \n \nInu-Oh\n犬王 \nSaturday\, January 25\, 7:50PM (ET) \nLineup starts 7:20PM | Doors open 7:35PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by YUASA Masaaki • 2021 • Anime / Fantasy / Musical • 99 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Warning: This film contains scenes of strong violence\, gore\, and bloody images. Viewer discretion is advised. \nBorn to an esteemed family\, Inu-oh is afflicted with an ancient curse that has left him on the margins of society. When he meets the blind musician Tomona\, a young biwa priest haunted by his past\, Inu-oh discovers a captivating ability to dance. The pair quickly become business partners and inseparable friends as crowds flock to their electric\, larger-than-life concerts. But when those in power threaten to break up the band\, Inu-oh and Tomona must dance and sing to uncover the truth behind their creative gifts. \nFrom visionary director YUASA Masaaki comes a revisionist rock opera about a 14th-century superstar whose dance moves take Japan by storm. Featuring character creation by MATSUMOTO Taiyo (Tekkonkinkreet\, Ping Pong: The Animation) and awe-inspiring vocals by Avu-chan (Queen Bee) and MORIYAMA Mirai\, INU-OH is a glam-rock ode to the power of music and a forceful statement on artistic freedom from one of animation’s singular talents. \nThis screening is a part of our annual winter film showcase\, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nAfter graduating from the Department of Fine Arts at Kyushu Sangyo University\, YUASA Masaaki joined Ajia-do Animation Works and studied under SHIBAYAMA Tsutomu. Later he worked as a freelancer. \nDirector Yuasa was one of the primary staff for the TV series Chibi Maruko-chan and Crayon Shin-chan. His directorial debut\, Mind Game (2004)\, won numerous awards including Best Film\, Best Director\, and Best Script at Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival. He has also received many awards for television shows he directed\, such as The Tatami Galaxy (2010) and Ping Pong: The Animation (2014). \nIn 2017\, he released two of his feature films\, Night is Short\, Walk On Girl and Lu Over The Wall in theatres. Night is Short\, Walk On Girl won not only the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year\, but was also the first film directed by a Japanese director to win the Grand Prize for Best Animated Feature at the Ottawa International Animation Festival. His first original feature film\, Lu Over The Wall\, won the Cristal for Best Feature Film at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. \nFollowing the worldwide distribution of his two anime series\, DEVILMAN Crybaby (2018) and Japan Sinks 2020 (2020)\, which won the Jury Award for a TV Series at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival\, Yuasa’s works have become wildly popular not only in Japan but around the world. One of his most beloved shows adapted from ŌWARA Sumito’s manga of the same title\, Keep Your Hands Off of Eizouken!\, was named “one of the best TV shows of the year” by the New York Times. Additionally\, his 2020 film Ride Your Wave won Best Animated Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival\, as well as many national and international awards\, including the Best Animated Feature Film at the Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia. \nIn INU-OH\, his fifth full-length feature film\, he took on the difficult task of creating a musical movie set in Muromachi-era Japan for the first time\, as his love for challenges knows no bounds. The film debuted and earned Yuasa his first invitation to both the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. His unbridled imagination and dynamic drawing style have attracted attention both inside and outside the animation industry. \n\nCommunity Partners:
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/inu-oh-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Japanese Girls Never Die (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJapanese Girls Never Die\nアズミ・ハルコは行方不明 \nSaturday\, January 25\, 5:35PM (ET) \nLineup starts 5:05PM | Doors open 5:20PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by MATSUI Daigo • 2016 • Comedy / Drama • 101 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Warning: This film contains scenes of violence and depictions of sex. Viewer discretion is advised. \nIt’s just another suburban town until two events gradually begin to change everything. First\, a rash of graffiti appears\, featuring a local girl\, Azumi Haruko\, in a series of spray-painted “Missing Girl” posters plastered on the town’s walls. The second\, more sinister event is the rise of a gang of vicious high school girls carrying out random attacks on men. The local press covers the story\, the graffiti goes viral on the internet\, and the entire affair becomes one of the hottest topics on Twitter. Upon closer examination\, a connection emerges: it seems the girl gang may have been inspired by the “Haruko is Missing” posters\, taking revenge on men as part of their mission. \nThis pop-art and surrealist tale delves into the daily lives of Japanese women across various age groups: teenage high school girls\, young women in their 20s just beginning their careers\, and working women in their 30s\, often labeled by societal norms as being “past their peak.” \nThis screening is a part of our annual winter film showcase\, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nA Fukuoka native\, MATSUI Daigo was born in 1985. He runs the theatre company GOJIGEN\, where he writes\, directs and acts in all of the company’s productions. In 2009\, he made his debut as the youngest screenwriter in NHK with Twin Spica. His feature directorial debut was Afro Tanaka starring MATSUDA Shota in 2012. It was followed by How Selfish I Am! and Wonderful World End; the latter premiered in the Berlin International Film Festival. He was awarded the New Director’s Award in TAMA Movie Awards for Our Huff and Puff Journey. He also directs music videos and writes columns. Japanese Girls Never Die gave him the opportunity to direct the short film a flower in a vase based on ISHIAZKI Huwie’s song\, which won the Best Short Award in the Music Video Competition at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia.\n \n\nCommunity Partners: \n \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-girls-never-die-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Jesus (KOTATSU screenings)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJesus\n僕はイエス様が嫌い \nSaturday\, January 25\, 3:45PM (ET) \nLineup starts 3:15PM | Doors open 3:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by OKUYAMA Hiroshi • 2018 • Comedy / Drama • 78 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nYura is a young boy whose family leaves Tokyo to live with his grandmother in the snowy countryside. Not only must he fit in at a new school\, but it’s a Christian one. At first he is puzzled when his class are called to “worship\,” but he gradually adjusts to his new environment. One day\, in the middle of a prayer\, he sees a miniature Jesus appear before him. Each wish Yura makes to Jesus comes true\, and he starts to have faith in the power of the Lord. \nThis screening is a part of our annual winter film showcase\, KOTATSU 2025: Japanese Cinema at Innis Town Hall. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nOKUYAMA Hiroshi (born in 1996) is a Japanese filmmaker\, cinematographer\, screenwriter\, and editor. He began his career as a filmmaker when he was still in high school. He first received critical acclaim in 2014 for his music video GRADUATION PARTY!!!!!\, which premiered at the Kyoto International Film Festival. From 2017\, he focused on cinematography which led him to being nominated for various film festivals. In 2018\, Director Okuyama’s short film\, Tokyo 21st October\, was selected for Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2018 and other renowned film festivals such as Busan International Film Festival. In the same year\, he directed his first feature film\, Jesus\, which won Kutxabank-New Directors Award at 66th San Sebastian Film Festival. His most recent feature film\, My Sunshine\, was celebrated at many international festivals\, most notably the 2024 Cannes Film Festival where it was nominated for the “Un Certain Regard” and “Queer Palm” awards.\n \n\nCommunity Partners: \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jesus-kotatsu/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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