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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (62)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第62回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2025年1月8日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間）\nトピック：本年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。\n新しい年を迎え、今年の抱負や挑戦したいことなど、気軽にお話ししませんか？ \n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+62&iso=20250108T18&p1=250&am=40 \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対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \n 
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SUMMARY:Shoplifters (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Shoplifters\n万引き家族 \nTuesday\, December 17\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2018 • Drama / Family • 121 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nSometimes you choose your family. \nAfter one of their shoplifting sessions\, Osamu (Lily Franky) and his son (KAIRA Jyo) come across a little girl (MIYU Sasaki) in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl\, Osamu’s wife\, Nobuyo (ANDO Sakura)\, agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor\, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime\, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets\, testing the bonds that unite them. Also starring KIRIN Kiki and MAYU Matsuoka. \nJoin us for this year-end winter film screening at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nBorn in Tokyo\, Japan\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu (是枝 裕和) graduated from Waseda University in 1987. His directorial debuts\, Maborosi (1995) and After Life (1998) brought him international acclaim. Into the new millennium\, Director Kore-eda’s films were frequently selected at the Cannes Film Festival\, including Distance (2001)\, Nobody Knows (2004\, Best Actor Award for YUYA Yagira\, Cannes’ youngest recipient)\, Air Doll (2009)\, Like Father\, Like Son (Jury Prize\, 2013)\, Our little Sister (2015) and After the Storm (2016). In 2018\, Shoplifters won the Cannes’ highest honour\, the Palme d’or\, as well as being nominated for the 91st Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In recent years\, he reached a turning point in international co-productions with The Truth (2019) in France\, and Broker (2022\, Cannes Festival Best Actor Award for Song Kang-ho) in Korea. In 2023\, his latest feature Monster won Best Screenplay and the Queer Palm at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. \nIn Japan\, Director Kore-eda has won the Best Director and Best Film awards at the Japan Academy Film Prize for Our Little Sister\, The Third Murder\, and Shoplifters\, as well as Best Screenplay for The Third Murder and Shoplifters. \n\n 
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LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp\n  \nLooking for a fun and productive way to spend this winter break? Are you a grammar enthusiast (or just want to practice Japanese)? \nLook no further. Join our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice Japanese grammar in your own time! \n \n \nWhat is this about? \nWe have two course offerings targeting different levels: \nStarter (A1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana and have some background studying Japanese (at least 3 months would be ideal).\nThis covers some basic grammar points e.g. numbers\, giving a simple self-introduction\, talking about family\, food\, where to go for lunch\, daily routine\, day and time\, prepositions\, describing your house\, etc. Elementary (A2-1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji\, and have been studying for about a year (ideally).\nThis covers elementary grammar e.g. talking about what you do\, hobbies\, weather\, your language studies\, describing a point of interest in town and directions to get there inviting someone to something\, offering help\, etc.\n \nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice Japanese grammar using free resources\, as well as online games and exercises developed by us. \nCourse duration: From Thursday December 19\, 2024 to Thursday January 8\, 2025* ≪ Those who finish all the tasks by January 9 will be entered into a draw to win prizes! \nFeatures: \n\nFree\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom\nTrack your progress\nTo be done over 2-3 weeks (recommended)\, for about 10 minutes a day\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday December 16 \nHow to Join: \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know how to progress.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join.\nSince you need a Google account to access the Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address.\nWe will send you the link to join the Google Classroom by December 19.\n\nParticipation Requirements:\n \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who has Japanese language study experience\, as follows:\n\n★Starter (A1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana and have some experience studying Japanese\, ideally for 3 months or more.\n★Elementary (A2-1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji. Ideally has been studying Japanese for a year or more.\n\n\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (instructions will be provided to those with non-gmail addresses)\nA computer or tablet is recommended. While you can do many of the activities on a phone\, there are a few where text might be too small on a phone.\n\nFor Reference \nThe content for the Starter course is based on the Marugoto A1 textbook\, Topics 2 through 5 (grammar reference here).\nThe content for the Elementary course is based on the Marugoto A2-1 textbook\, Topics 1 through 5 (grammar reference here).\n \n* The recommended schedule is December 19 to January 3 for the Starter (A1) Boot Camp\, and December 19 to January 8 for the Elementary (A2-1) Boot Camp.\n* To accommodate holidays\, the deadline to finish all tasks and be eligible for the prize draw is January 9. However\, course content will still be available to participants for review beyond this date. \nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.
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SUMMARY:Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts\n東海道お化け道中 \nTuesday\, December 10\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by KURODA Yoshiyuki and YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1969 • Fantasy / Horror • 78 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe most spectacular spectres the world has ever seen! \nIn feudal Japan\, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl’s grandfather on sacred ground\, the door is opened for the Yōkai Monsters to step in. \nPresented in conjunction with the Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition\, currently on display in the JFT Gallery. \nThis screening is a part of our Yōkai Monsters trilogy series. Watch Yōkai Monsters: Spook Warfare on January 9\, 2025. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-monsters-alongwithghosts/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters\n妖怪百物語 \nTuesday\, December 3\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1968 • Fantasy / Horror • 80 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nA fantastic world unlike anything you have ever seen! \nA greedy developer\, in league with a corrupt Shrine Magistrate\, brutally tries to drive people out of a tenement building and destroy the shrine in back. But he makes the fatal mistake of hosting a 100 Ghost Stories ceremony without the closing cleansing ritual\, opening the door for the Yōkai Monsters to punish the wicked. \nPresented in conjunction with the Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition\, currently on display in the JFT Gallery. \nThis screening is a part of our Yōkai Monsters trilogy series. Watch Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts on December 10 and Yōkai Monsters: Spook Warfare on January 9\, 2025. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-monsters-100monsters/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Letter to Momo (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:A Letter to Momo\nももへの手紙 \nTuesday\, November 12\, 6:00 PM (ET)\nDoors Open 5:30 PM | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission | Registration Required \nDirected by OKIURA Hiroyuki • 2011 • Anime / Fantasy • 120 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nFrom the creators of Ghost in the Shell comes a wonderfully expressive and beautifully hand-drawn animated tale that combines bursts of whimsy and kinetic humor with deeply felt emotion and drama. \nThe last time Momo saw her father they had a fight – and now all she has left to remember him by is an incomplete letter\, a blank piece of paper penned with the words “Dear Momo\,” but nothing more. Moving with her mother to the remote Japanese island of Shio\, Momo soon discovers three yōkai living in her attic\, a trio of mischievous spirit creatures that only she can see and who create mayhem in the tiny seaside community as she tries desperately to keep them hidden. But these funny monsters have a serious side and may hold the key to helping Momo discover what her father had been trying to tell her. \nA Letter to Momo was seven years in the making\, and the handmade animation is superb\, from the painstakingly rendered serenity of the island’s Shinto shrines to the climactic finale – a frantic chase featuring thousands of squirming\, morphing ghosts and spirits that is the best cinematic flight of supernatural fancy in years. \nRegister below \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nOKIURA Hiroyuki (沖浦 啓之\, born October 13\, 1966 in Katano\, Osaka) is a Japanese animation director and animator working for Production I.G. \nOkiura left high school at the age of 16 and went into the animation industry as a member of the studio Anime R. He is known for his detailed animation effects intricately shown in the chopper attack scene in Patlabor 2: The Movie\, and his highly realistic character animation in the opening credits of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and several Production I.G features. Okiura’s feature directorial debut was Jin-Roh\, released in 1998\, was the recipient of the Minami Toshiko Award at the 11th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in February 2000. \nOkiura’s next feature film was A Letter to Momo\, in which he wrote and directed\, premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival\, about 11 years after his first film. It was in development for seven years. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nYōkai Netsuke Exhibition \nOpen until January 25\, 2025 \nExperience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures\, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions\, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures\, and from monochrome to colour. \nRegister Here \n  \n  \n\n\n \nUnveil the Mysteries of Yōkai and the Craftsmanship of Netsuke Figures with JFT Library’s Curated Collection! \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on yōkai and netsuke/figures\, including physical and electronic books\, manga/anime\, films\, and more! \nWhether you enjoy manga/anime featuring yōkai characters\, seek engaging reads for young readers\, or are curious to learn about the rich history and artistry behind these enigmatic figures\, our collection has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Japanese monsters\, and explore the craftsmanship behind netsuke or miniature figures that tell fascinating cultural stories. 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 on Yōkai    Library Item List on Netsuke/Figures \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai\nThursday\, November 21\, 6:30 pm – 8:00 PM (ET) \nInspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, our upcoming book club meeting will explore the mysterious realm of yōkai!  \nJoin us in person or virtually to enjoy yōkai-related books in any languages and engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow participants. Whether you are fascinated by the yōkai-inspired artworks\, love yōkai characters in manga/anime\, or are curious to learn about the traditional folklore\, uncover the hidden stories behind these enigmatic beings!  \n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/a-letter-to-momo/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:One Summer Story (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:One Summer Story 子供はわかってあげない \nFriday\, November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) – Sunday\, November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) Virtual Film Screening | Free to Stream | Canada-wide \nDirected by OKITA Shuichi • 2020 • Comedy / Drama • 139 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nBetween competitive swim team practice and cramming for classes\, the anime “Buffalo Koteko is the Magical Plasterer” is Minami’s only respite from her hectic life. So\, it feels a lot like fate when she discovers that her classmate Shohei\, an aspiring manga artist and the son of a calligraphy instructor\, shares her obsession—and that his sibling is an amateur detective. It seems Minami has finally found the perfect team to help her unravel a big mystery of her own\, following a recent trail of clues that just might lead to her long lost father. The timing couldn’t be better when an out-of-town swim competition presents itself as the perfect alibi\, and she sneaks off to the Japanese coast to discover a whole new side of herself in this bold and charming story of anime\, friendship\, family\, and the life aquatic. \nBased on the manga Kodomo wa Wakatteagenai by TAJIMA Rettou\, originally serialized in the weekly MORNING magazine published by KODANSHA Ltd. \nCo-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. In support of JET Programme Canada. \nFree to Stream. Register below. \n*Reminder: After registration\, the streaming link will be sent to you on November 8. You will be able to watch the film anytime between November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) to November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) regardless of which date option you select in the registration form below. Once you start watching\, you have 24 hours to finish the film. \n\nAnnual JET Film Screenings: \nFor the third consecutive year\, we are hosting a Canada-wide virtual film screening in early November to highlight inaka (田舎\, countryside) life in Japan\, in support of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Canada. Many JET participants are assigned to small towns and rural areas across the Japanese countryside to teach at schools or work at local government offices. We carefully curate films that reflect this experience. In 2022\, we screened A Gentle Breeze in the Village\, and last year in 2023\, we screened Restaurant from the Sky. \n\n JET Programme Canada\n\n \nApplication Deadline: November 14\, 3:00PM (ET) \nApply Here \nBe a part of the JET Story! Gain valuable overseas work experience\, learn about Japanese culture\, and meet people from around the world\, while contributing to language education and international understanding. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation and enhance foreign language education at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. \n\nDirector Profile: \n OKITA Shuichi is an acclaimed filmmaker both at home in Japan and overseas. His films\, Mori\, the Artist’s Habitat (2018)\, The Mohican Comes Home (2016)\, and Ecotherapy Getaway Holiday (2014) were invited to Shanghai International Film Festival and Udine Far East Film Festival. The Story of Yonosuke (2013) was invited to the Tokyo International Film Festival and Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt. His 2012 The Woodsman and the Rain won the Special Jury Prize at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival and won triple honors at Dubai International Film Festival with Best Actor\, Best Editor and Best Scriptwriter awards. His second feature The Chef of South Polar (2009) had both domestic and international acclaim. His first feature was What a Wonderful World (2006). Prior to his feature film career\, Okita made short films\, including Pots and Friend (2002)\, which was invited to the 7th Mito Short Film Festival Grand Prix\, and he also wrote and directed TV dramas. Okita was born in 1977 in Saitama and graduated from Nihon University\, College of Art\, Department of Cinema. His latest films are 0.5 Man (2023)\, Because We Forget Everything (2022)\, and The Fish Tale (2022). \n\n
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SUMMARY:Goké\, Body Snatcher from Hell (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Goké\, Body Snatcher from Hell\n吸血鬼ゴケミドロ \nWednesday\, October 30\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by SATO Hajime • 1968 • Horror / Sci-Fi • 84 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Warning: This film contains frightening scenes\, along with depictions of violence and gore. Viewer discretion is advised. \nAfter an airplane is forced to crash-land in a remote area\, its passengers find themselves face-to-face with an alien force that wants to possess them body and soul\, and perhaps take over the entire human race. \nFilled with creatively repulsive effects\, including a very invasive bloblike life-form\, SATO Hajime’s GOKÉ\, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL is a pulpy\, apocalyptic gross-out. \n  \nThis is screening a part of our CURSED BODIES Halloween film series. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n\nRelated Programming: \n \nYokai Netsuke Exhibition \nOctober 17\, 2024 – January 25\, 2025 \nExperience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures\, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions\, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures\, and from monochrome to colour. \nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/goke-body-snatcher-from-hell/
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SUMMARY:2025 Japan Foundation Grants and Programs Information Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nInterested in applying for one of our grants? We are hosting an online information session on our Grants and Programs that are available for the year 2025 – 2026 on October 29 from 6:00 pm on Zoom.  \nThe Japan Foundation provides grants in three areas:\n1) Arts and Culture\n2) Japanese Language Education\n3) Japanese Studies and International Dialogue\n \nThe session will provide an overview of our available grants and programs\, and give attendees a chance to ask questions about their area of interest to the respective program officers. \n\n \nSchedule: \n\nGeneral overview of the program\, general eligibility\, and how to apply for 2025 fiscal year\nQ&A in breakout rooms for each program\n\nExpected Participants: Organizations and Individuals such as scholars\, researchers\, and teachers in Canada who are interested in the Japan Foundation Grants and Programs. \n  \nRegistration: Registration is required for this event. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants a few days before the event. \n  \nInquiries: Please direct any inquiries to info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/grants-and-programs-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events
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SUMMARY:Information Exchange Meeting for Freelance Teachers 5
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン情報交換会\n第５回フリーランス日本語教師情報交換会\nフリーランスで日本語を教えていらっしゃる先生方、集まってみませんか。 \n今回は、現在フランスでフリーランスとして活動されているミッシェル涼子先生からお話しを伺います。どのように日本語教師になり、現在、どのようにフリーランスとして活動されているかを共有いただく会を予定しています。また、お時間があれば、参加者の皆様のご体験も交えながら情報交換ができればと考えております。ご興味のある方は是非お気軽にご参加ください。 \n日時：2024年10月25日（金） 2:00pm ～ 3:30pm（東部時間） \nプログラム： \n\nミッシェル涼子先生からのお話し\n質疑応答\n\n対象者：カナダで活動されているフリーランス日本語教師の方々 \n\n北米地域からのご参加も可能ですが人数によってはカナダの先生方を優先させていただきます。\n「フリーランス」につきまして、ご自身がフリーランスであると思われる方（掛け持ちしている、そのうちフリーランスになる予定、これからフリーランス日本語教師になりたい等）でしたらどなたでもご参加可能です。\n\n使用言語：日本語 \n お申し込み：参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n\nお申し込みの際の事前アンケートの集計結果は情報交換会で共有いたします。\n\nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/language-teachers-freelance5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T201000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
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SUMMARY:Before We Vanish (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Before We Vanish\n散歩する侵略者\n \nTuesday\, October 22\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by KUROAWA Kiyoshi • 2017 • Sci-Fi  / Thriller • 129 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nIn his twentieth film\, acclaimed horror director KUROSAWA Kiyoshi (Cure\, Pulse\, Tokyo Sonata) reinvents the alien movie as a unique and profoundly human tale of love and mystery.  \nAfter going missing for several days\, Shinji (MATSUA Ryuhei) mysteriously reappears\, acting nothing like his former self. His relationship with his wife Narumi (NAGASAWA Masami) had been on the rocks\, but now Shinji is calmer than before\, which only serves to exasperate Narumi further. Shinji also has a bizarre new daily routine of strolling around the neighborhood and engaging strangers in deep\, conceptual conversations with no apparent purpose. Elsewhere in town\, a family is brutally murdered\, and journalist Sakurai (HASEGAWA Hiroki) begins to investigate the odd circumstances of the killing. As an ominous mood spreads over an otherwise ordinary town\, Sakurai and Narumi each try to understand what lies behind the spiraling chaos.  \nEqually hilarious\, thrilling\, and profound\, Before We Vanish reminds audiences of the continued strength of one of Japanese cinema’s most unique auteurs\, and the value of the human spirit. \nThis is screening a part of our CURSED BODIES Halloween film series. \nFree admission. Register below. \n  \n\n\nRelated Programming: \n \nYokai Netsuke Exhibition \nOctober 17\, 2024 – January 25\, 2025 \nExperience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures\, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions\, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures\, and from monochrome to colour. \nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/before-we-vanish/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T201000
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SUMMARY:Ringu (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Ringu\nリング\nThe Ring \nThursday\, October 17\, 6:30PM (ET) \nDoors open 6:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by NAKATA Hideo • 1998 • Horror / Thriller • 96 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nContent Warning: This film contains intense and frightening scenes\, along with depictions of violence and gore. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. \nThe film that launched the craze for J-Horror in the West\, director NAKATA Hideo’s (Dark Water\, L: Change the World) international sensation melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology for a chilling experience unlike anything that had come before.  \nA group of teenage friends are found dead\, their bodies grotesquely contorted\, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko\, a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims\, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon\, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape\, the contents of which cause anyone who views it to die within a week—unless they can persuade someone else to watch it\, and\, in so doing\, pass on the curse.\n—Criterion Channel \nStarring MATSUSHIMA Nanako and SANADA Hiroyuki\, who recently won two Emmy Awards for his work on the record-breaking Shōgun series. \nThis is screening a part of our CURSED BODIES Halloween film series. \nFree admission. Register below. \n  \n\n\nRelated Programming: \n \nYokai Netsuke Exhibition \nOctober 17\, 2024 – January 25\, 2025 \nExperience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures\, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions\, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures\, and from monochrome to colour. \nRegister Here \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ringu/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T113000
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SUMMARY:Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Transformation from Historical Flat Images to Contemporary 3-Dimensional Figures by Kaiyōdō\nNetsuke: Miniature sculpted figures / Toggles to hang personal items on an obi sash.\nYōkai: Monsters\, spirits\, deities\, demons\, goblins\, ghosts\, imaginative animals\, and all manner of mysterious occurrences. \nIn 2001\, the images from Hyakkiyagyō (Demon Horde’s Night Parade) pictorial book series\, published from 1776 to 1784\, were transformed to the Yōkai Netskue resin figures by Kaiyōdō Co. Ltd. which came to the public in boxes of sweets. Consisting of 25 species each\, in three different styles (multi-coloured\, red-lacquer\, and jade)\, these 75 figures in total are central to this exhibition\, demonstrating soaring imagination from flat to 3D\, and from monochrome to colour. \nThe Yōkai theme of Kaiyōdō expanded into multiple series of Yōkai in their Gashapon vending-machine miniature figures\, such as Hokusai and Ge-Ge-Ge no Kitarō. \nExquisite techniques and imagination of the 3-dimensionalization of flat images have been developed at Kaiyōdō through their main business of figures from comics and animation\, together with their various collaborations with museums in creating miniature 3D figures for their special events. \nCome and experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions. \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) \nClosed on select days: November 9 (Remembrance Day weekend)\, December 22- January 06 (End of Year and New Year Closure)\, February 15-17 (Family Day weekend) \nExhibition Period: October 17\, 2024 – March 6\, 2025 \nThis exhibition includes images of violence and cruelty. Viewer discretion is advised. \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\n\nRelated Programming: \n\n\nA Letter to Momo (film screening) \nTuesday\, November 12\, 6:00 PM \nJoin us at the JFT Event Hall on November 12 for a screening of the stunning film\, A Letter to Momo. Presented in conjunction with our Yōkai Netuke Exhibition\, currently running in the JFT Gallery. \nAfter the death of her father\, Momo moves with her mother to a small island town. There\, she encounters three mischievous yōkai\, invisible to others\, who try to help her cope with her loss. \nRegister Here \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nUnveil the Mysteries of Yōkai and the Craftsmanship of Netsuke Figures with JFT Library’s Curated Collection! \nAre you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition? To enrich your cultural journey\, we have curated library item lists on yōkai and netsuke/figures\, including physical and electronic books\, manga/anime\, films\, and more! \nWhether you enjoy manga/anime featuring yōkai characters\, seek engaging reads for young readers\, or are curious to learn about the rich history and artistry behind these enigmatic figures\, our collection has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Japanese monsters\, and explore the craftsmanship behind netsuke or miniature figures that tell fascinating cultural stories. 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 on Yōkai    Library Item List on Netsuke/Figures \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai\nThursday\, November 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EST \nInspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, our upcoming book club meeting will explore the mysterious realm of yōkai!  \nJoin us in person or virtually to enjoy yōkai-related books in any languages and engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow participants. Whether you are fascinated by the yōkai-inspired artworks\, love yōkai characters in manga/anime\, or are curious to learn about the traditional folklore\, uncover the hidden stories behind these enigmatic beings!  \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yokai-netsuke-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T170000
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SUMMARY:Before the Coffee Gets Cold (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBefore the Coffee Gets Cold\nコーヒーが冷めないうちに\nCafé Funiculi Funicula\n \nSaturday\, September 28\, 3:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 2:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave.) | Free Admission \nDirected by TSUKAHARA Ayuko • 2018 • Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi • 116 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nUrban legend has it that you can return to your chosen point in the past at Café Funiculi Funicula\, the coffee shop where TOKITA Kazu works. But\, several rules must be obeyed in order to travel back to the past. One’s time travelling is limited to the period by which the coffee gets cold. \nAdapted from the global book sensation of the same name by author KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu\, who is a featured guest at the 2024 Toronto International Festival of Authors. \n  \nFree admission. Register below. \n \n\nRelated Programming: \nCurtain Up to a New Chapter: KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu’s journey of storytelling across genres \nSaturday\, September 28\, 3:00PM (ET) \nMr. Kawaguchi will converse with Mr. Bruce Pitkin at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto about his unique journey of being a playwright turned novelist. The pair will discuss theatre\, writing\, and translation\, making it suitable for enthusiasts of all three to join in. Venturing into the challenges and opportunities the writer has faced in his journey\, audience can expect to learn more about the author’s storytelling\, which spans genres\, as well as hear all about how the café that lets you visit your past came into being. \nDetails Here \n\nCo-Presented by: \n \n  \nFood & Beverage Partner: \n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/beforethecoffeegetscold/
LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, 2 Sussex Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1J5
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
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SUMMARY:Curtain Up to a New Chapter: KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu's journey of storytelling across genres
DESCRIPTION:Author of the global bestselling series Before the Coffee Gets Cold\, KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu is embarking on a North American tour this fall\, starting with the annual Toronto International Festival of Authors. Mr. Kawaguchi’s stories of a time-traveling café originated as a play which was later published as a novel. It has since become a series\, been translated to over 30 languages and sold over 5 million copies around the world\, gaining popularity with diverse audiences. The playwright-turned-author is especially known for capturing his audience with heartwarming stories and a splash of nostalgia. \nOn September 26\, Mr. Kawaguchi will converse with Mr. Bruce Pitkin at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto about his unique journey of being a playwright turned novelist. The pair will discuss theatre\, writing\, and translation\, making it suitable for enthusiasts of all three to join in. Venturing into the challenges and opportunities the writer has faced in his journey\, audience can expect to learn more about the author’s storytelling\, which spans genres\, as well as hear all about how the café that lets you visit your past came into being. \n  \n*Registrants are encouraged to arrive on time when doors open at 5:30 PM. We will have an in-person waiting line before the event\, where we will release any empty seats\, on a first-come first-served basis.  \n*Following the talk event\, there will be a book-signing session with KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu at the JFT Library until 9 pm. The signing session is exclusively available to registered participants; you must already be onsite for the event prior to the signing session. There is no separate registration for the signing session.\n\nRegistrants can purchase copies of Mr. Kawaguchi’s novels from the bookseller onsite\, or bring their personal copy to get signed. Please note that there is a limit of one autograph per attendee. \n\n  \nGUEST\n \nToshikazu Kawaguchi was born in Osaka\, Japan\, in 1971. He has produced\, directed and written for the theatrical group Sonic Snail. As a playwright\, his works include COUPLE\, Sunset Song and family time. His play Before the Coffee Gets Cold won the grand prize at the Suginami Drama Festival. His debut novel of the same name\, Before the Coffee Gets Cold has become an international bestseller and has been adapted for the screen. \nClick here to see PDF file of author details\, book list and TIFA related event info. \n  \n  \n\nModerator\n\n \nBruce Pitkin is a distinguished theatre professional with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from York University. He brings extensive experience in acting\, directing\, and teaching to his role as moderator for the audience discussion with Toshikazu Kawaguchi at Japan Foundation\, Toronto. With a career spanning leadership roles at Theatre Ontario and Art Starts\, Bruce has directed award-winning productions and adapted classical works\, demonstrating his deep understanding of theatrical techniques. His international experience includes studying the Tadashi Suzuki Method of Actor Training in Japan with Mr. Suzuki’s SCOT company\, giving him a unique perspective on Japanese theatre. Fluent in English and German\, with basic proficiency in Japanese\, Bruce will accompany the audience in exploring Kawaguchi’s unique background as a playwright\, his novelization of Before the Coffee Gets Cold\, and his global success in publishing translations with an enriched and informed discussion. \n\nInterpreter\n \nJocelyne Allen is a Japanese translator and interpreter and has translated hundreds of short stories\, novels\, and manga\, including the Eisner Award-winning Frankenstein by Junji Ito and the critically acclaimed Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani. As an interpreter\, she has worked with Japan’s most celebrated authors and artists\, including Sayaka Murata\, Nagata Kabi\, Kyoko Nakajima\, and Asano Inio. @brainvsbook \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nCo-presented by\n \n \n \n \n\nRelated Programing \n \nBefore the Coffee Gets Cold \nSaturday\, September 28\, 3:00 PM (ET) | Innis Town Hall (University of Toronto) | Presented in Japanese with English subtitles \nUrban legend has it that you can return to your chosen point in the past at Café Funiculi Funicula\, the coffee shop where Kazu works. Fumiko hears the rumour and shows up to talk again with her childhood friend\, who left for the US after they had a fight. But\, several rules must be obeyed in order to travel back to the past. One’s time travelling is limited to the period by which the coffee gets cold. Adapted from the global book sensation of the same name by author KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu\, who is a featured guest at the 2024 Toronto International Festival of Authors. \nDetails here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/curtain-up-to-a-new-chapter/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library,Talk Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T153000
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SUMMARY:Let's Travel through the World of Stories
DESCRIPTION:おはなしの世界を旅しよう\n日本語の美しさやリズムを、ストーリーテリング、遊び歌などを通してゆっくり味わってください。そして、ほぐれた心と身体で、作家の村中李衣さんと絵本作家の石川えりこさんが語る絵本の世界を会場のみなさんで旅してみましょう。会場での90分が物語と共に自在に伸び縮みする、絵本の魅力をたっぷりお楽しみください。 \n当日は、ストーリーテリングや絵本の朗読等の活動を親子で一緒にご体験いただきます。活動の合間に先生方から活動の意義や絵本に込めた思いについてもお話しいただく予定です。 \n日時：2024年9月21日（土）14：00→15：30\n会場：国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　セミナールーム\n対象：日本語のお話しを聞きたい子どもたち（お話しを聴ける年齢の人ならだれでも）\n※ご参加には保護者の方の同伴が必要です。また、人数制限があることから事前のお申込みが必要です。１回のお申込み人数は保護者の方を含めて最大５名となります。\n※※授乳室やおむつ交換台は施設内にございません。\n定員：70名（同伴の保護者も含まれます。定員となり次第、締め切らせていただきます。）\nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \nスケジュール：\n13：30: 開場\n14：00→15：30 おはなし会 \n\nストーリーテリング\n絵本の朗読（「こくん」他）\n遊び歌と遊び歌体操\n質問タイム\n\n15：30:　終了 \nプロフィール： \n石川 えりこ（いしかわえりこ） \n福岡県生まれ。 デザイナーを経て、 フリーのイラストレーター・絵本作家となる。 幼少期の体験をもとに描いた『ボタ山であそんだころ』（福音館書店）は 2015年に第46回講談社出版文化賞絵本賞及び 2017年に台湾でOpenbook最佳童書を受賞。 同作品は2015年にブラティスラヴァ絵本原画展へ出展。 \n作絵では、『あひる』（くもん出版）、『流木のいえ』（小学館）『しぶがき　ほしがき　あまいかき』（福音館／令和元年度社会保障審議会福祉文化財推薦作品特別他受賞）、『てんきのいい日はつくしとり』（福音館）、『かんけり』（アリス館）、『庭にくるとり』（ポプラ社）、『ほんやねこ』（講談社　2024年ブラティスラヴァ絵本原画展へ出展）、『カイト』（講談社）他多数。 \n挿絵では、『またおこられてん』（文　小西貴士／童心社）、『わたしはふね』（文　曹文軒／小学館）、『チョコレートひとつ』（文　余 麗瓊／传世活字国际文化传媒／第9回中国童書榜賞など多数受賞）他多数。 \n村中 李衣（むらなかりえ） \n1958 年山口県生まれ。児童文学作家、ノートルダム清心女子大学教授を経て、山口学芸大学客員教授。大学院修了後、慶應大学医学部病院管理学教室にて読書療法の研究に着手。活動の場所は小児病棟、老人保健施設、児童養護施設、刑務所等幅広い。2017 年、西隆太朗との共著「長期入院児のための絵本の読みあい：支援プログラムの実際とこれから」で絵本学会第 1 回日本絵本研究賞受賞。 \n主な作品は、『小さいベッド』（絵　かみやしん／偕成社／第32回サンケイ児童出版文化賞）、『おねいちゃん』（絵　中村悦子／理論社／野間児童文芸賞）、『チャーシューの月』（絵　佐藤真紀子／小峰書店／第53回日本児童文学者協会賞）、『ねむろんろん』（絵　こしだミカ／新日本出版社／第27回絵本日本賞最終候補）、『女性受刑者とわが子をつなぐ絵本の読みあい』（かもがわ出版）他多数 \n石川えりこと村中李衣による共著作品\n『あららのはたけ』（偕成社　第35回坪田譲治賞）\n『こくん』（童心社／2021年IBBYバリアフリー部門選定図書）\n『はだしであるく』（あすなろ書房／JBBYによる2025年IBBYバリアフリー部門推薦図書）\n『奉還町ラプソディ』（BL出版／2024年 JBBYおすすめ！日本のこどもの本）\n『「子どもの本」の創作講座～おはなしの家を建てよう』（金子書房）
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/story-world/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T184000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
CREATED:20240801T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T192541Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (61)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第61回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年9月4日（水）3:00pm ～ 3:40pm（太平洋夏時間）　6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+61&iso=20240904T18&p1=3918&ah=1 \nトピック：先生からのお話し～ブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学　金先生～ 「上級コースのデザイン」 \n日本語上級コースのデザインは豊かな日本語とそれに適切な内容を扱い、学習者の成長に貢献するために教員の教育スキルをさらに発揮できる充実感が感じられます。その一方で上級レベルに適した教材は限られているなど、いくつかの課題もあります。今回はこのような上級クラスのコースデザインや教材に関する課題や解決のヒントについて情報を交換しあいたいと思います。 \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240904/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
CREATED:20240726T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T212559Z
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SUMMARY:BC Japanese Teacher Information Exchange 2024
DESCRIPTION:BC州日本語教師情報交換会\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来る8月28日（水）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。午前は全体での自己紹介を含む参加者間の交流、午後は教育段階別、及び、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また、国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターからも、オンラインリソースや現在行っている活動、2024年海外日本語教育機関調査へのご協力のお願い等についてお話させていただきます。 \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：2024年8月28日（水）　午前10時00分～午後3時30分（開場：午前9時30分）\n会場：University of British Columbia　Asian Centre (1871 West Mall\, Vancouver  BC  V6T 1Z2\, Canada)\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19日（月）までに　こちら　よりお申込みください。 \n参加申込： ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \nプログラム \n\n\n\n9:30~10:00\n受付\n\n\n10:00~12:00 \n \n\n\n新任のアルバータ州教育省派遣専門家、及び、JFT職員の自己紹介\n参加者の先生方による自己紹介\nJFTからのお知らせ\n\n\n\n\n12:00~13:30\n懇親会　　　　軽食と飲み物を用意します。\n\n\n13:30~15:30\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  E-mail: Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/24bcworkshop/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
CREATED:20240610T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T164634Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Japanese Conversation Night
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Japanese Conversation Night（おしゃべり会）\n\nAre you a Japanese language learner in Toronto? \nWe are holding two in-person 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. \n \nThursdays August 8 and 22 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT* | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Seminar Room | Language: Japanese \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday August 7\, 2024 and Wednesday August 21\, while spots are available \n*This event is now full. Thank you for your interest! \nWe will accept drop-ins if there are spots on the day of the event! \nParticipation Requirements: Basic Japanese proficiency required (should be able to have a basic conversation in Japanese) \nQuota: 20 participants maximum per event \nDirections: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n*Those who would like to get a library card or see our exhibition should arrive before 6:30 pm. \nFor Inquiries: Please contact our full-time language instructor and advisor Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/in-person-japanese-chat/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
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SUMMARY:Online Kanji Study Session for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師のための漢字勉強会\n日本語教育の現場において、みなさんはどのように漢字や漢字語彙を取り上げ、教室活動につなげていますか。漢字指導は教師のビリーフが大きく反映される領域の一つです。指導や練習に時間をかけない方もあるでしょうし、時間をかける場合も、何に重点を置いているかは人によって異なるでしょう。今回の勉強会では、まず第一部で漢字指導におけるビリーフやこれまでの経験について、意見交換を行いたいと思います。続く第二部では、実践例をいくつか見ていただきます。この勉強会が、漢字指導のあり方についてあらためて考えていただける機会となればと思っています。 \n漢字や漢字語彙の学習について興味のある日本語教師の方を対象としていますが、日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方なら、どなたでもご参加いただけます。 \n日時：2024年8月10日（土）1:00pm ～ 4:00pm（東部夏時間） \nスケジュール：（当日変更の可能性があります） \n\n事前アンケートの共有、参加者同士の話し合い\n小室リー郁子先生（トロント大学）の実践共有\n\n対象者：日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（定員40名まで） \n＊お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子 Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop240810/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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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:20240808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
CREATED:20240610T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T164633Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Japanese Conversation Night
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Japanese Conversation Night（おしゃべり会）\n\nAre you a Japanese language learner in Toronto? \nWe are holding two in-person 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. \n \nThursdays August 8 and 22 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT* | In Person @ The Japan Foundation\, Toronto – Seminar Room | Language: Japanese \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday August 7\, 2024 and Wednesday August 21\, while spots are available \n*This event is now full. Thank you for your interest! \nWe will accept drop-ins if there are spots on the day of the event! \nParticipation Requirements: Basic Japanese proficiency required (should be able to have a basic conversation in Japanese) \nQuota: 20 participants maximum per event \nDirections: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n*Those who would like to get a library card or see our exhibition should arrive before 6:30 pm. \nFor Inquiries: Please contact our full-time language instructor and advisor Wakana_Liberatori@jpf.go.jp.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/in-person-japanese-chat/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T171821Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Japanese Study Fair
DESCRIPTION:2024 Virtual Japanese Study Fair\n  \nAre you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Have you already started learning and are looking for a place to continue? \n\nJoin our annual Japanese Study Fair online from anywhere in Canada! This time\, Japanese language schools in Ontario as well as schools offering online Japanese classes accessible from all over Canada will be joining to introduce their programs and answer your questions. \nOur virtual event will be held over Zoom\, and will involve short presentations from the participating schools and then time for Q&A at the end.\nYou will learn about different class offerings for both adults and children/youth! \n  \nDate and time: Thursday\, August 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT \nZoom meeting accessible from 6:20 pm\n*End time is approximate. \nParticipating Organizations *subject to change \n\nCanadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton (CJCC Hamilton)\nNuma Institute/E-QIP\n>>>Flyer\n>>>Presentation File\nSeneca Polytechnic\n>>>Flyer\nToronto Catholic District School Board (website should be live Sept 1)\n>>>Presentation File\nToronto Japanese Language School\n>>>Flyer\nUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing Studies\n>>>Presentation File\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n\nOther Organizations in Canada \n\n\n\nCommunity and Professional Education (CAPE) at Renison University College\nNihongo Lounge\n>>>Flyer\nSakura Japanese Language School\n\n\n\nRSVP for the event using the form below. \nPlease feel free to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom before joining the event: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us.  \nInquiries:\nkoza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2024/
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:20240730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240730T201500
DTSTAMP:20260723T200931
CREATED:20240718T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T170611Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Island of the Gods: Izaihō in Film\, Memory\, and History
DESCRIPTION:Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line before the event\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. \n \nRemembering the Island of the Gods: Izaihō in Film\, Memory\, and History \nTuesday\, July 30\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening & Lecture Event | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nNOMURA Gakuya’s film Izaihō vividly captures the rhythms of everyday life on Kudaka Island\, as well as the planning and performance of one of the final Izaihō. The experience of watching the film is so fascinating that we might not give much thought to its historical context. And yet\, in 1968\, the main island of Okinawa\, only a few kilometers to the west\, was in the midst of significant social and political turmoil. Ordinary people still struggled to come to grips with the consequences of the Battle of Okinawa\, only two decades earlier\, in which 150\,000 Okinawan civilians were killed\, and most cities and villages destroyed. Unlike mainland Japan\, Okinawa remained under American military occupation. Rebuilding homes and businesses was difficult\, and the future was unclear. Charged debates over independence\, continued subordination to the United States\, or return to Japanese rule took place everywhere\, from public meetings to the kitchen table. Citizens took to the streets to protest economic disparity\, the use of Okinawan bases to fight the war in Vietnam\, and their lack of political self-determination. How does an understanding of this context shape our understanding of Nomura’s film? How can the film help us to have a more complex understanding of that moment in time? \n\nSpeaker Profile: \n \nChristopher T. Nelson is a cultural anthropologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For nearly three decades\, he has done ethnographic fieldwork in Okinawa\, Japan. His work focuses on the relationship between history and memory\, and he has a deep interest in storytelling\, ritual and performance. \nHis new book\, When the Bones Speak: The Living\, the Dead\, and the Sacrifice of Okinawa\, an ethnography of laborers\, artists\, ethnologists\, political activists\, shaman and the dead in Japan\, will be published by Duke University Press in the spring of 2025. \n\nAbout the film: \n \nIzaihō \nDirected by NOMURA Gakuya • 1967 • Documentary • 49 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nKudaka Island is a half-agricultural and half-fishing remote island where the men run the fishing industry and the women do the agriculture. Life on the small island is not easy. They share the scarce water and share the land fairly with an allotment system. When the boys become men\, they all go out the sea. The women come together around the rituals\, praying for the safety of the journeying men and protection of the island. The men are fishermen and travelers\, and the women are priestesses who protect them. Kudaka Island has long been known as the “island of the gods\,” and 30 yearly rituals embedded into island life are solemnly passed down by the islanders even to this day. Held once every 12 years on the year of the horse\, Izaihō is Kudaka Island’s greatest ritual. During Izaihō\, women from the ages of 30 to 41 who were born on and live on the island become gods.  \nThis film captures the Izaihō performed in 1966. The ritual was held once more in 1978 and then vanished — an unusual occurrence. While many of Japan’s festivals and rituals are becoming mere charades as they transform into tourist attractions in order to survive\, Izaihō disappeared while it was still in practice and remained representative of the spirit of the people of Kudaka Island. \n\nThis is the final event of our Keep Dancin’\, Okinawa! film series\, in celebration of Okinawan stories\, culture\, and history. \nFree admission. Register below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/izaiho/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Jiro Dreams of Sushi (film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Jiro Dreams of Sushi\n二郎は鮨の夢を見る \nTuesday\, July 23\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall | Free Admission \nDirected by David Gelb • 2011 • Documentary • 82 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nJiro Dreams of Sushi is the story of 85 year-old ONO Jiro\, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro\, a 10-seat\, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances\, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review\, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage\, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar. \nFor most of his life\, Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi\, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection\, working from sunrise to well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable presentation of each sushi creation. At the heart of this story is Jiro’s relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu\, the worthy heir to Jiro’s legacy\, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father’s shadow. \nThe feature film debut of director David Gelb\, Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a thoughtful and elegant meditation on work\, family\, and the art of perfection\, chronicling Jiro’s life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world\, and a loving yet complicated father. \nThis is the final screening in our food film series\, Cinema Umami. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nOriginally from New York City\, David Gelb currently works and lives in Los Angeles. After graduating from USC’s film production program\, David worked on various music videos\, short films\, and documentaries. Most notably\, he directed A Vision of Blindness\, an extensive behind the scenes look at Fernando Meirelles’s film Blindness\, which enjoyed a run on the Sundance Channel. David has been a sushi aficionado since his childhood. Jiro Dreams of Sushi is his first full-length feature film. \nSince the success of Jiro Dreams of Sushi\, David continued his journey of capturing culinary artistry and helmed the acclaimed Netflix series Chef’s Table\, Street Food\, and Disney+ documentary Wolfgang.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jiro-dreams-of-sushi/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (60)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第60回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年7月18日（木）6:00pm ～ 7:00pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai&iso=20240718T18&p1=3918&ah=1 \nトピック：2023-2024スクールイヤーどうだった？\n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、お疲れ様会ということで、2023-2024スクールイヤーの振り返りを皆さんと一緒にお話ししたいと思います。今回は国際交流基金本部（東京）のカナダ担当者も参加しますので、同職員やカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、お飲み物などを片手に、お気軽にご参加ください！ \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240718/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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SUMMARY:Photographic Images and Matter: Japanese Prints of the 1970s
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n「映像と物質: 版画の1970年代・日本」\nCurated by Kyoji Takizawa\, Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts\nProduced by The Japan Foundation in 2015 \nIn 1957\, the Japanese government launched the International Biennial Exhibition of Prints in Tokyo as a special feature of its postwar culture policy. Awarded the International Grand Prize in the sixth edition of the biennale in 1968\, Tetsuya Noda transformed photographic portraits of his family into prints. His works were significant in that they exemplified the huge changes that were underway in prints internationally\, confirmed that there were parallels between trends in contemporary prints and contemporary art\, and suggested future developments in contemporary art. In the 1970s\, there was a rapid increase in Japanese works that adopted Noda’s method of converting photographs into prints\, leading to a golden age in the medium. The era also saw the rise of works that placed special importance on allowing the materials (matter) used in printmaking (print blocks\, paper\, ink\, etc.) to speak for themselves\, which was lauded as a new trend in the medium. Another significant trend was the emergence of prints with an extremely strong materiality in which the image was transformed into a material. \nThese autonomous expressions of photographic images and matter in the 1970s dramatically expanded the field of prints and also exerted a strong influence on trends in contemporary art. While introducing important trends in prints during the 1970s\, this exhibition focuses on print-inspired trends in contemporary art of the same period. \nSection 1: An Age of Photographic Expression\nWith the increase in photographs and printing\, and the proliferation of the powerful medium of television\, which accompanied the expansion of production and consumption in the 1960s and ’70s\, Japanese society came to be overrun with images. During this period\, new techniques such as silkscreening and offset printing\, which made it easy to transform photographic images\, quickly took hold. Under these circumstances\, numerous works emerged in which photographic images were converted into prints through the use of photoengraving\, leading to a new mainstream in printmaking. In many of these works\, all traces of handiwork were eliminated in order to suppress emotional content and encode the image. \nExhibiting artists: \nTetsuya Noda野田哲也\, Kosuke Kimura木村光佑\, Akira Matsumoto松本旻\, Satoru Saito斎藤智\, Hideki Kimura木村秀樹\, and Sakumi Hagiwara萩原朔美 \nSection 2: Images of Autonomous Matter\nBetween about 1968 and the early 1970s\, a new trend emerged in art in which simple substances such as stone\, wood\, paper\, cotton\, and steel sheets were presented as works\, sometimes alone and sometimes in combination with each other. As an extension of this movement\, print works\, which limited human involvement and manipulation of the image to a bare minimum\, and set out to allow materials (matter) such as print blocks\, paper\, and ink to speak for themselves\, received attention for expanding the concept of the print and giving rise to a new trend in the medium. This period also saw the materialization of images\, a conscious movement that had begun in the 1950s\, and an approach to production that centered on expressing something spiritual through matter\, which resulted in works with a strong material quality. \nExhibiting artists: \nJiro Takamatsu高松次郎\, Katsuro Yoshida吉田克朗\, Koji Enokura榎倉康二\, Shoichi Ida井田照一\, Tatsuo Kawaguchi河口龍夫\, Lee Ufan李禹煥\, Mitsuo Kano加納光於\, and Arinori Ichihara一原有徳 \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) \nClosed on select days: August 3 (Civic Holiday weekend)\, August 31 (Labour Day weekend)\, September 28 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation weekend) \nExhibition Period: July 18 – October 11\, 2024\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*September 21: Open from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm \n*Closed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Select Saturdays:\nCanada Day weekend June 29- July 1\nCivic Holiday weekend August 3-5\nLabour Day weekend August 31- September 2\nNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation weekend: September 28-30\nThanksgiving Day weekend October 12-14 \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nDive Deeper into the 1970s Japanese Prints with JFT Library Books! \nWhether you are planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery exhibition “Photographic Images and Matter: Japanese Prints of the 1970s“\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library’s books! To enrich your art experience\, we have curated a library book list\, which includes: Contemporary Japanese Prints 1\, a comprehensive catalogue highlighting the inventive techniques and artists of the 1970s like NODA Tetsuya\, ICHIHARA Arinori\, IDA Shōichi\, and KAWAGUCHI Tatsuo; Japanese Art after 1945: Scream Against the Sky\, an illustrated survey revealing vibrant avant-garde movements that shaped postwar art scene including Mono-ha (“School of Things”); Hideki Kimura: Works\, 1972-1990\, a catalogue raisonné showcasing Kimura’s innovative use of photoengraving and silkscreen techniques\, reflecting his exploration of reality’s fragmented nature; and more! These curated books are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into this pivotal period in printmaking! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. \nFull Booklist
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/photographic-images-and-matter-japanese-prints-of-the-1970s/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language\n  \n \nWhen we are already using Chinese characters in our native language\, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just like we do in Chinese. This does not always work though\, because while there are certainly many things in common\, there are also many differences that someone who knows Chinese characters should keep in mind to really master the language.\nJoin us in this thought-provoking and practical workshop\, where we will dig deep into and practice different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Japanese Kanji effectively\, taking into account what you already know from Chinese. \nA continuation of our Kanji seminar in February\, this workshop will take you one step further as you deepen your understanding of Kanji as it is used in Japanese\, expand on what you previously learned\, and engage in practical applications to optimize your learning.\n*Attendance of the previous seminar is not a requirement; we will briefly review relevant points from the previous seminar where necessary. \n\nSaturday July 13 | Online | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday July 12. This workshop is now full. Anyone who registers moving forward will be automatically added to a waitlist. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\nIn this workshop you will…\n\nGain a deeper understanding of Kanji knowledge that will aid your learning\, designed for those who have prior knowledge of Chinese characters.\nExperience and learn practical methods you can apply on your own to focus your learning and expand and organize your Kanji knowledge.\nLearn how to utilize online tools to to be able to better remember\, use\, and understand more Kanji and its usage in Japanese. \nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\n\n\nUse Chinese characters in their native language\, and\nHave at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Due to the practical nature of this workshop\, joining from a computer is highly recommended. You will also require a camera and microphone to participate.\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\n\n\n\nIf you do not use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language:\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji workshop instead\, on the same day at 3 pm ET! \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 20 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-part2-chinese-char-native/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop\n  \n \nFor many learners of Japanese\, Kanji is often considered to be a significant hurdle in mastering the language. Join us in this thought-provoking and practical workshop\, where we will dig deep into and practice different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Kanji effectively. A continuation of our Kanji seminar in January\, this workshop will take you one step further as you deepen your understanding of Kanji\, expand on what you previously learned\, and engage in practical applications to optimize your learning.\n*Attendance of the previous seminar is not a requirement; we will briefly review relevant points from the previous seminar where necessary. \n\nSaturday July 13 | Online | 3 pm – 5 pm EDT | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday July 12. This workshop is now full. Anyone who registers moving forward will be automatically added to a waitlist. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\nIn this workshop you will…\n\nGain a deeper understanding of Kanji knowledge that will aid your learning.\nExperience and learn practical methods you can apply on your own to focus your learning and expand and organize your Kanji knowledge.\nLearn how to utilize online tools to to be able to better remember\, use\, and understand more Kanji. \nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language?\n\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji workshop at 6:30 pm ET on the same day\, designed just for you!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada with at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n*Due to the practical nature of this workshop\, joining from a computer is highly recommended. You will also require a camera and microphone to participate.\n*preference will be given to JFT students. \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 20 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-part2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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SUMMARY:Tales from Okinawa (short film program)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTales from Okinawa \nTuesday\, July 9\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Short Film Program | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nTales from Okinawa is a short film program spotlighting emerging indie filmmakers from the Okinawa Islands. \nFrom agriculture\, bullfighting\, and coffee cultivation\, these three films will take you across Okinawa through the lens of their uplifting characters and their connection with nature. \nExtended introduction and photo presentation by Victoria Davis\, a member of the Toronto Kyuyokai トロント球陽会 (Okinawan Kenjinkai). Victoria will speak about her personal connections with locations and landmarks in Okinawa that are featured in the films. \nMany thanks to the Okinawa Film Office for their support in providing us with these films. \n  \nThis screening is a part of our ongoing Keep Dancin’\, Okinawa! film series\, celebrating Okinawan stories\, culture\, and history. \nFree admission. This event is now fully booked and registration is closed. \n\n \nBullfight Girl\n闘牛女子 \nDirected by MAEHIRA Hitoshi • 2021 • Drama • 19 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles \nTomomi\, the protagonist of the film\, has lived with cows since her parent’s generation. She is fascinated by cows and is struggling to appeal to the bullfighting town. Yoshiki\, who aims to become a farrier (craftspeople who trims and shoes horse hooves) by living with Tomomi\, asks questions about her relationship with cows. Based on the true story of KUDAKA Yukie\, a photographer who published the photo book “Bullfighting Girls.” \n  \n \nSuch A Night of Chrysanthemum Lights\nこんな、菊灯りの夜に \nDirected by MATSUDA Sho • 2021 • Comedy / Drama • 20 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles \nSet in the light-bulb illuminated chrysanthemum fields of Sunset Farm Okinawa in Yomitan Village\, Such A Night of Chrysanthemum Lights is a comedy that focuses on the story of a young man Teppei who is engaged in agriculture\, and his childhood friend Satsuki who has returned to his hometown. \n  \n \nDAWN\n陽いづる \nDirected by MATSUI Ryo • 2023 • Drama • 19 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles \nMocha\, who works on a coffee plantation\, has been deaf since birth. The villagers calmly support Mocha in her daily life. \nThrough the nature and people of Higashi Village\, as well as the daily life of a deaf-mute woman\, DAWN depicts the beauty of living in a village that is unaffected by a world that demands change. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tales-from-okinawa/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:2024 Online Language Brush Up Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\n2024 ONLINE LANGUAGE BRUSH UP WORKSHOP\nFOR JAPANESE-LANGUAGE TEACHERS\nIf you are a Japanese language teacher and would like to brush up on your Japanese this summer\, please join this free online language brush up course for Japanese language teachers. The workshop will cover one chapter of Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) for 4 days. \nSchedule：Tuesday\, July 2 – Friday\, July 5\, 2024\n1:00pm – 3:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time) \nClick here to confirm the time in the region you live in. \nEligibility Requirements:\nJapanese-language teachers in Canada who did not complete their compulsory education (elementary and junior high school\, 9 years) in Japan and have a language proficiency higher than A2-2. \nClass size: Maximum of 20 people. Scheduled to be cancelled if less than 5 people sign up. \nTextbook: Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) Topic 7 Take on the challenge of martial arts!\n* The textbook will be provided free of charge to the participants who do not have it and are attending for the first time this year. \nLanguage: Conducted primarily in Japanese. \nCost: Free \nRegistration (mandatory): *Please register before June 16th in order to receive the textbook. We may not be able to provide textbooks to those who register after June 16th. \n【Contact】Noriko Saito        Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-brush-up-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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