BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T144500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240221T162317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T182220Z UID:91945-1710766800-1710773100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver DESCRIPTION:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Vancouver\nQuestioning\, “What am I?”  「私とは何か？という問い」\nMonday\, March 18\, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM \nRSVP Required | Lecture | UBC Asian Centre Auditorium \n*Light refreshment will be served at the venue. \n \nHIRANO Keiichiro is an award-winning author of novels such as A Man and At the End of the Matinee. In March 2024\, he will visit Vancouver to share his personal experiences as a writer of Japan’s “Lost Generation\,” defined as a generation whose socio-economic stability declined dramatically following the collapse of the country’s asset price bubble. Mr. HIRANO will also discuss the characteristics of writers of the generation before and after him\, delve into the question of identity\, and as a current member of the Akutagawa Prize selection committee\, touch upon recent trends in Japanese literature. \nRegister here \n**EVENT UPDATE: MEET & GREET with MR. KEIICHIRO HIRANO** \nAfter the lecture\, there will be a 1-hour meet & greet session with Mr. Keiichiro Hirano at UBC Asian Centre from 3:00 PM. You can bring your own copy of Mr. Hirano’s work for his autograph. No book sales will happen at the venue. \nAs there is a high demand\, the tickets for the session will be given out on a first-come\, first-served basis to those who arrive early for this event. Please note that there is a limit of one autograph per attendee. The details will be announced during the event. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\n\nHIRANO Keiichiro \nKeiichiro Hirano has published more than 15 novels since his debut work “The Eclipse” for which he won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize at the record age of 23. His deeply psychological fiction deals with profound and universal themes like self-love\, relationships and acceptance\, and spans from short stories and historical novels to essays\, love stories\, and literary sci-fi. \nAs a cultural envoy to Paris appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs\, he traveled all over Europe giving lectures and many of his books have been translated and are widely read in France\, China\, Korea\, Taiwan\, Italy\, and Egypt. In his widely viewed TED talk\, he discusses what it means to really love oneself\, arguing that it’s not easy to holistically love ourselves without knowing all our “selves”\, good and bad\, but we can discover the “self” we like with the help of the person we love. \nBased on this theme\, his novel “At the End of the Matinee” was a runaway bestseller in Japan and released as a movie in November 2019. “A MAN” is the first of his novels to be translated into English. His second title in English “At the End of the Matinee” was released in April 2021. Following the 2019 picture adaptation of “At the End of the Matinee”\, his work keeps coming to life on screen with the 2022 series adaptation of “Fill in the Blanks” and picture adaptation of “A Man”. \nIn 2023\, the 20 years long work “Theory on Yukio Mishima” is finally getting published. Based on a thorough reading of 4 of Mishima’s novels\, the book is written upon both Mishima’s works as a man of Literature\, as well as his actions as a believer of the Emperor system. This Reiwa era ultimate edition of the theories on Mishima Yukio is the unmissable key to understanding Mishima’s beliefs and actions. \n[Awards]\n・120th Akutagawa Prize for The Eclipse（Nisshoku）(1999)\n・59th Education\, Science and Technology Ministers Art Encouragement Prize for New Writers for Breach（Kekkai） (2009)\n・19th Prix Deux Magots Bunkamura for Dawn (2009)\n・ the Watanabe Junichi Literary Prize for At the End of the Matinee（2017）\n・ the Yomiuri Prize for Literature for A MAN（2018）\n・ the Kobayashi Hideo Prize for Theory on Yukio Mishima（2023）\n\nAbout the Coordinator:\n\n\n\nSATO Ayako \nAyako Sato\, born in Tokyo\, Professor Emerita at Meiji Gakuin University\, translator\, President of The Canadian Literary Society of Japan\, and Executive Director of Japan PEN. Specialized in Canadian Literature and American Literature. \nHer translation works include Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride\, Alias Grace\, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth\, and The Year of the Flood as well as Tomson Highway’s Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. \nShe is a co-author of J.D. Salinger Bungaku no Kenkyu\, Kebekku o shiru tame no 54 sho\, and Kanada o tabi suru 37 sho. \n\nCo-presented by Japan P.E.N. Club\, UBC Asian Studies\, and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hirano-keiichiro-in-vancouver/ LOCATION:Asian Centre\, University of British Columbia\, 1871 West Mall\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Hirano-Vancouver-Event-Poster_square-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:49.266835;-123.258576 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Asian Centre University of British Columbia 1871 West Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1871 West Mall:geo:-123.258576,49.266835 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T134500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240221T162104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T165056Z UID:91922-1710591300-1710596700@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle DESCRIPTION:North American Japanese Literary Forum in Seattle\nAssociation for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference 2024 Meeting-in-Conjunction \nQuestioning\, “What am I?”  「私とは何か？という問い」\nSaturday\, March 16\, 2024 @ 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM \nNo RSVP Required | Open to Conference Attendees & General Public | Lecture | Seattle Convention Center\, Room 609 \n \nHIRANO Keiichiro is an award-winning author of novels such as A Man and At the End of the Matinee. In March 2024\, he will visit Seattle to share his personal experiences as a writer of Japan’s “Lost Generation\,” defined as a generation whose socio-economic stability declined dramatically following the collapse of the country’s asset price bubble. Mr. HIRANO will also discuss the characteristics of writers of the generation before and after him\, delve into the question of identity\, and as a current member of the Akutagawa Prize selection committee\, touch upon recent trends in Japanese literature. \nThe recording of the event is now available on our YouTube channel! \n \n  \n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\n\nHIRANO Keiichiro \nKeiichiro Hirano has published more than 15 novels since his debut work “The Eclipse” for which he won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize at the record age of 23. His deeply psychological fiction deals with profound and universal themes like self-love\, relationships and acceptance\, and spans from short stories and historical novels to essays\, love stories\, and literary sci-fi. \nAs a cultural envoy to Paris appointed by Japan’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs\, he traveled all over Europe giving lectures and many of his books have been translated and are widely read in France\, China\, Korea\, Taiwan\, Italy\, and Egypt. In his widely viewed TED talk\, he discusses what it means to really love oneself\, arguing that it’s not easy to holistically love ourselves without knowing all our “selves”\, good and bad\, but we can discover the “self” we like with the help of the person we love. \nBased on this theme\, his novel “At the End of the Matinee” was a runaway bestseller in Japan and released as a movie in November 2019. “A MAN” is the first of his novels to be translated into English. His second title in English “At the End of the Matinee” was released in April 2021. Following the 2019 picture adaptation of “At the End of the Matinee”\, his work keeps coming to life on screen with the 2022 series adaptation of “Fill in the Blanks” and picture adaptation of “A Man”. \nIn 2023\, the 20 years long work “Theory on Yukio Mishima” is finally getting published. Based on a thorough reading of 4 of Mishima’s novels\, the book is written upon both Mishima’s works as a man of Literature\, as well as his actions as a believer of the Emperor system. This Reiwa era ultimate edition of the theories on Mishima Yukio is the unmissable key to understanding Mishima’s beliefs and actions. \n[Awards]\n・120th Akutagawa Prize for The Eclipse（Nisshoku）(1999)\n・59th Education\, Science and Technology Ministers Art Encouragement Prize for New Writers for Breach（Kekkai） (2009)\n・19th Prix Deux Magots Bunkamura for Dawn (2009)\n・ the Watanabe Junichi Literary Prize for At the End of the Matinee（2017）\n・ the Yomiuri Prize for Literature for A MAN（2018）\n・ the Kobayashi Hideo Prize for Theory on Yukio Mishima（2023）\n\nAbout the Coordinator:\n\n\n\nSATO Ayako \nAyako Sato\, born in Tokyo\, Professor Emerita at Meiji Gakuin University\, translator\, President of The Canadian Literary Society of Japan\, and Executive Director of Japan PEN. Specialized in Canadian Literature and American Literature. \nHer translation works include Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride\, Alias Grace\, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth\, and The Year of the Flood as well as Tomson Highway’s Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing. \nShe is a co-author of J.D. Salinger Bungaku no Kenkyu\, Kebekku o shiru tame no 54 sho\, and Kanada o tabi suru 37 sho. \n\nCo-presented by Japan P.E.N. Club and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hirano-keiichiro-in-seattle/ LOCATION:Private: Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240310T235900 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240222T190823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T031508Z UID:92093-1709920800-1710115140@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Living The Game (virtual film screening) DESCRIPTION:Living The Game\nFriday\, March 8\, 6:00PM – Sunday\, March 10\, 11:59PM (ET)\nVirtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free \nDirected by GOTSU Takao • 2017 • Documentary • 88 minutes • Presented in Japanese\, English\, French\, and Mandarin with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe world of professional video-gaming is a high stakes arena where cash prizes are worth millions\, and international fame and glory await the best. But who are these pro gamers\, and what does it take to become a true legend? \nUMEHARA Daigo\, “The Beast\,” is the world’s greatest ever Street Fighter player. For Momichi his young rival\, Daigo seems untouchable\, until a tournament victory places the legend in his sights. But what Momichi and the other challengers – Luffy from France\, Justin from the USA\, and GamerBee from Taiwan – are learning\, Daigo knows only too well: living the game is not just about winning and losing\, and victory can be as poisonous as defeat. \nIn the gaming world they are heroes\, but in society pro gamers are still seen as social outcasts or even addicts. Three years in the making\, Living The Game profiles five young pro gamers from Japan\, France\, USA\, and Taiwan\, as they go head-to-head in tournaments around the world. From Tokyo to Las Vegas\, we follow their highs and lows as they land huge sponsorship deals\, attract devoted fan bases and above all\, live the game. \nFree to stream. Register below. \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nImmerse Deeper into the World of Japanese Video Games with JFT Library \nJFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games in English and Japanese. Whether you’re a seasoned video game player or a curious observer\, explore the cultural impact\, historical context\, and personal stories behind the world of Japanese video games before or after the virtual film screening! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/living-the-game/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/living-the-game_square-basic.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240215T154635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T031515Z UID:91952-1709661600-1709668800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:The Genealogy of Sake (film screening) DESCRIPTION:The Genealogy of Sake\n一献の系譜\nTuesday\, March 5\, 6:00PM (ET) \nDoors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by ISHII Kaori • 2015 • Documentary • 108 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission \nA glass of Japanese sake (sah-keh) is filled with the spirit of the Japanese sake brewers\, or toji. The history of Japanese sake goes back to 2000 years ago\, and its brewing process is extremely detailed and complex. This documentary film follows the lives of artisans who pass on the heritage of brewing the perfect drop of sake. \nThe Genealogy of Sake was filmed in the bio-geographically diverse Noto peninsula\, Ishikawa prefecture. The agricultural system of this region is certified as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System\, and people live together sustainably with nature. To take a deeper look into Japanese sake brewing\, the documentary follows the intense six month period of sake production and focuses on the lives and artistry of the Noto Peninsula toji\, and the close connection they have with their environment\, the past and their future. \n(c) Ikkon Film Partners \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is hosting this film screening to honour everyone affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1\, 2024. For information on how to support recovery and relief efforts in the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture\, please refer to donation details in this PDF. \nAll sake breweries featured in The Genealogy of Sake have been damaged in some way by the Noto Earthquake. We have compiled a list of the breweries\, their status\, and related news articles in this information sheet.  \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nISHII Kaori graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of the Sacred Heart. While working at the Ministry of Education\, Culture\, Science\, Sports and Technology (MEXT) she studied at the Film School of Tokyo after work. \nHer first documentary film\, Sorry Grandma (2005) won the first prize at the Osaka Abeno Human Documentary Film Festival. Her next one\, Chain of Life – The Artistry of Mokuhanzome Kimono (2006)\, depicted Japan’s oldest dyeing technique and was screened in many festivals around the world. She also worked as an assistant to HANEDA Sumiko\, who is one of the most famous documentary filmmakers in Japan. Ishii went on to direct for television before producing her next film\, A Handful of Salt (2011) which received the Best Cinematography prize at Cebu International Documentary Film Festival. \nThe films and programs she directs and produces are on the theme of traditional culture and craftsmanship\, some of which have screened in Japan and abroad. Since 2009\, Ishii has been a regular visitor to the Noto Peninsula and was invited to direct this sake-themed documentary The Genealogy of Sake which has screened at the Milan International Expo 2015 & Hawaii International Film Festival 2016. She was also involved in developing the charm of the region and people of Noto\, many whom she met through the film\, from various perspectives such as food events\, brewery tours\, and workshops. \n\nThe genealogy of the four sake kings of Noto: \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/genealogy-of-sake-noto/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/genealogy-of-sake_square-widget.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T151500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240209T202604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203113Z UID:91801-1708781400-1708787700@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji - For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji – 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 interactive seminar\, where we will explore the differences between Kanji in Japanese and Chinese\, and learn strategies to improve your Japanese fluency. \nSaturday February 24 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday February 23 \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji is used in Japanese\, and compare it with its use in Chinese.\nLearn how to accurately distinguish\, use and balance native Japanese words and Chinese-derived words.\nExplore strategies to effectively learn written as well as spoken Japanese.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\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*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 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-chinese-char-native/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Remaking-Sense-of-Kanji-Kanjiken-Insta-Square_no-link.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240222T194500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240205T190538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T031521Z UID:91599-1708626600-1708631100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience (film screening) DESCRIPTION:100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience\nThursday\, February 22\, 6:30PM (ET) \nDoors open 6:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by Brad Crawford • 2012 • Documentary • 68 minutes • Presented in English & Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nINSERT COIN. BLOW YOUR MIND. \nImagine a world where video games reign supreme. Five story buildings filled with arcade cabinets\, old and new\, inundate the streets. Welcome to downtown Tokyo\, Japan. A place where the arcades of the 80s and 90s not only still exist\, but thrive and have evolved into an elaborate\, unmatchable gaming experience. 100 Yen is a historical documentary about the evolution of arcades and the culture surrounding it – from the birth of arcades to the game centers that still thrive today. With a predominant focus on the three major arcade genres\, Shooting games\, Fighting games and Rhythm games\, 100 Yen explores the culture and evolution of arcades through the past and present. Featuring interviews with industry professionals\, game programmers and designers\, casual gamers and gaming icons from Japan\, Canada\, and the USA. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nBrad Crawford is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker born and raised in Winnipeg. He works alongside his business partner BJ Verot (filmmaker/stuntman) and together they create genre-films under the banner of Strata Studios\, which they both co-founded. Brad is the tech specialist of Strata Studios\, in charge of editing and post production as well as various camera technologies. When Brad isn’t on set\, he’s busy trying to teach his two kids Japanese and trying to finish reading that book he started a couple months ago.  \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/100-yen/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/100-Yen_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240209T211855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T144811Z UID:91816-1708023600-1708030800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語教師のための外国語学習体験\nJFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers\n  \nJF日本語教育スタンダード準拠 国際交流基金オフィシャル日本語コースブック『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』を利用した外国語の授業を体験してみませんか？「まるごと」教材を利用した未知の言語の授業を学習者として体験し、「まるごと」が提案している教授方法について振り返ることを目的とした研修です。未知の言語での授業体験を通して、学習者が「まるごと」での指導をどのように感じるかについての意見交換を行います。今回はトルコ語での学習体験を予定しています。 \n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日時：2024年2月15日、22日（木）午後7時 ～ 9時（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：2月8日（木） \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着20名まで） \n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる方（聴講不可） \n※PCで参加できる方（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n※トルコ語の知識や学習経験がない方が優先されます。（同研修は未知の言語の学習体験が目的です。） \n使用言語：トルコ語、日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。 \n\nトルコ語でまるごとA1（入門）レベル体験（１日目：かつどう、２日目：りかい）\n参加者による感想、気づきなどについて意見交換\n講師による授業解説\n質疑応答\n\n講師：呉屋　由郁子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop240215/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Gaikokugo-Teachers-Workshop-Turkish-Insta-Square_no-link.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T201500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014901 CREATED:20240209T181131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T171800Z UID:91785-1708020000-1708028100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Mantles of Transience (film screening) DESCRIPTION:EVENT UPDATE! This event is now fully booked. Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available. Rush line will be available on the day of the screening starting at 5:30 PM\, and tickets will be released to rush line on a first-come first-serve basis. \n \n\nMantles of Transience  うつろいの時をまとう \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 15\, 6:00 PM (ET)Doors open 5:30 PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by MIYAKE Nagaru • 2022 • Documentary / Fashion • 95 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nCreated by a couple of Japanese fashion designers\, the clothing brand matohu fuses innovative designs with the traditional Japanese concept of beauty. In a series of beautiful images\, Mantles of Transience takes you from the artists’ workshop to nature\, where they find inspiration. Their goal? Highlighting the hidden beauty in everyday life\, which we tend to overlook. Witness the production of their latest collection\, Nagori\, and learn about the rewarding life philosophy behind this one-of-a-kind fashion brand. \n\n\n\nIn-person film screening to be followed by a livestream Q&A with the founders of matohu\, Mr. HORIHATA Hiroyuki and Ms. SEKIGUCHI Makiko. Livestream Q&A will be broadcast in the JFT Event Hall. \n\nDesigners’ Profile: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n \n \n \n \n \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nHORIHATA Hiroyuki\, after finishing Graduate School at the Doshisha University\, and SEKIGUCHU Makiko\, after graduating from the Kyorin University\, both took the Men’s Design course offered under the Apparel Design program in the Bunka Fashion College. \n\n\n\n1998: After graduating\, they worked for 5 years as pattern makers at COMME des GARCONS and Yohji Yamamoto\, respectively. 2003: Both resigned and moved to UK and started working for London based designer Bora Aksu’s 04-05 A/W collection. 2005: Launched own brand matohu and started participating in Japan Fashion Week from 2006. 2009: Received the Mainichi Fashion Grand Prix New Designer Award and the Shiseido Sponsorship Award. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout matohu: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n \n \n \n \n \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n \n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nmatohu (pronounced ma-tou) has two meanings. One is the Japanese word matou\, which refers to clothes softly draping or wrapping the body. \n\n\n\nThe other is matou\, the volitional form of the Japanese verb for wait (matsu) with the meaning of “let’s wait.” Instead of consuming and discarding things\, matohu calls on people to wait until their own sense of aesthetics has matured. \n\n\n\nWith the concept of creating new clothes that sustain the Japanese sense of aesthetics\, matohu offers designs born from the history\, culture\, and terroir of Japan in original styles authentic to the Japanese experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector Profile: \n\n\n\n\n©GROUP GENDAI FILMS CO.\, LTD.\n\n\n\n\nBorn ​1974 in Japan. While still studying at Tama Art University\, MIYAKE Nagaru created experimental films in pursuit of physicality and participated in film festivals in and outside Japan. Since 1995\, he has been directing documentary films about traditional performing arts and the communities such traditions are rooted in. He continues to pursue the possibilities of the communication and physicality in the physical expression through his unique point of view. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/mantles-of-transience/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/mantles-of-transience_IG-main.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20240214T151258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T023831Z UID:91883-1707939000-1733344200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20240212T170148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T170148Z UID:91831-1706812200-1706815800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Play\, Communication\, and Media in Japanese Videogame Arcades DESCRIPTION: \n\n \nHow have videogame arcades maintained their social and economic relevance in Japan? How did arcade videogames influence play practices in North America\, and how are they distinct from them? \n \nJapanese videogame arcades\, commonly called game centers\, have been a mainstay of the Japanese urban entertainment scene since the release of Space Invaders in the late 1970s. They introduced culturally significant games such as Pacman\, Street Fighter II\, and Dance Dance Revolution\, which have had a lasting impact on arcade and videogame culture throughout the world. This presentation will provide an overview of the evolution of videogame arcades in Japan\, examining their social functions as alternative sites of interpersonal communication and as urban hubs embodying the interconnectivity of the videogame\, anime\, and manga industries within Japan’s media environment. \n \n\n\n\n \n \nJérémie Pelletier-Gagnon is an assistant professor in the Pôle d’études et de recherches en cultures numériques at the Université de l’Ontario français in Toronto\, where he teaches both theoretical and practical approaches to the social issues raised by digital media. His work focuses on the study of videogames from a cultural\, transnational and spatial perspective\, mainly through the study of Japanese videogames. He is also interested in the analysis of textual data and the study of artificial intelligence in the context of videogames. He is the author of Space and Play in Japanese Videogame Arcades (forthcoming 2024) and co-editor of the anthology Japanese Role-Playing Games: Genre\, Representation and Liminality in the JRPG (Lexington\, 2022). \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-videogame-arcades/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T174000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T002414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T151108Z UID:90145-1706457600-1706463600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:It's a Summer Film! (KOTATSU screenings) DESCRIPTION:It’s a Summer Film! サマーフィルムにのって \n \n\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 4:00PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by MATSUMOTO Soushi • 2020 • Comedy / Sci-Fi / Romance • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nBarefoot is a high-school girl who adores samurai movies and Japanese costume drama. But she doesn’t stand a chance of making a samurai movie at school\, as all the film club members prefer romantic dramas. One day Barefoot meets Rintaro\, who is an ideal actor for the lead samurai role in a movie she wrote. And so Barefoot and her two best friends\, Kickboard and Blue Hawaii\, persuade Rintaro to star in the movie\, also gathering unique cast and crew. However\, during production\, Barefoot finds out that Rintaro is a time-traveler from the future! Register below. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/its-a-summer-film-kotatsu/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/with-creditIt_s-a-Summer-Film_MAIN-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20240209T210343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191653Z UID:91808-1706448600-1706455800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 5th Online Seminar - Creating Community for Parents and Children DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou  5th Online Seminar – Creating Community for Parents and Children\n日本語で育てよう　第5回オンラインセミナー「親子で参加できるコミュニティ作り」\n\n  \n2024年1月28日（日）13:30〜15:30（東部時間） Zoom使用　参加費無料 \n第5回となる今回は、親子で楽しむ活動を10年以上も続けコ ミュニティを育ててこられたお二人をゲストに迎え、お話を伺います。 \n\n親子参加型「わらべうた」体験\nインタビュー\n小グループで情報交換\n\n…を予定 \nお申込み：2024年1月25日(木)までにこちらのリンクからお申し込みください。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com (三井・青木) \n後援：Japanese Studies Program\, York University URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events,Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/hiragana-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T151500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T001913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T150902Z UID:90141-1706448600-1706454900@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Office Royale (KOTATSU screenings) DESCRIPTION:Office Royale 地獄の花園 \n \n\n\n \nSunday\, January 28\, 1:30PM (ET) \n\n\n \nDirected by SEKI Kazuaki • 2021 • Action / Comedy • 102 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n \nNaoko Tanaka is a 26-year-old office lady (OL). Her job is typical\, but her workplace has fierce fights among different cliques. Other OLs are absorbed in the daily clique fighting. One day\, due to an OL at the company\, Naoko Tanaka’s company is targeted by OL from all over Japan. Register below. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/office-royale-kotatsu/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/with-creditサブ㈪.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T124500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T001307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T150750Z UID:90134-1706439600-1706445900@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Princess Arete (KOTATSU screenings) DESCRIPTION:Princess Arete アリーテ姫 \n \n\n\n\nSunday\, January 28\, 11:00AM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by KATABUCHI Sunao • 2021 • Anime / Fantasy • 104 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nPrincesses Arete is shut away in a small room at the top of a castle tower\, and she does not show herself in front of other people. Her lot in life is to stay there as a pure maiden until the man who be her bridegroom eventually appears. One day\, she learns about an escape hatch from reading an old book\, sneaks out of the castle\, and heads for the town. The castle town turns out to be a world of skilled workers. The sight of each one of them creating meaningful objects with their own hands seems like magic to her. She has never imagined that people’s hands contained such possibilities\, and she begins to wonder what possibilities lie in her own hands. \nRegister below. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/princess-arete-kotatsu/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/with-creditアリーテ姫areteRousoku-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T000857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T150633Z UID:90131-1706378400-1706385600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Blue Giant (KOTATSU screenings) DESCRIPTION:Blue Giant \n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 6:00PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by TACHIKAWA Yuzuru • 2023 • Anime / Drama / Music • 120 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nDai Miyamoto’s life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A former high school basketball player\, Dai picks up a saxophone and begins practicing day and night\, determined to become one of the greatest of all time. He leaves his hometown Sendai for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo\, but soon finds the life of a professional musician is not for the faint of heart. His passion eventually wins over the cocky but talented pianist Yukinori\, and after Dai convinces his friend Shunji to learn the drums\, they launch a new jazz trio whose rough sound contains a raw energy that quickly wins attention from local audiences. But what does it take to truly be great? Register Below. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/blue-giant-kotatsu/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/BG_main.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T154000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T000319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T150456Z UID:90126-1706362200-1706370000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Close-Knit (KOTATSU screenings) DESCRIPTION:Close-Knit 彼らが本気で編むときは \n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 1:30PM (ET) \n\n\n\nDirected by OGIGAMI Naoko • 2017 • Drama / Family • 127 min. • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \n\n\n\nRinko is a transgender woman with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend Makio was captivated by her heart and accepts her for who she is. And a lonely girl named Tomo suddenly appeared in their life. This is the story of sixty heartwarming days in the life of these three individuals who each find their own happiness amid the blooming cherry blossoms of spring. \n\nRegister Below. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/close-knit-kotatsu/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/with-creditsub2_kareamu.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T151500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20240209T201311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203503Z UID:91792-1705757400-1705763700@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji\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 interactive seminar\, where we will delve into different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Kanji effectively.  \nSaturday January 20 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday January 19 \n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji came to be\, and different ways it is used in the language\nConsider different ways to look at and organize Kanji to better remember them\, shifting your perspective from looking at Kanji as just “characters”.\nEvaluate how you’re learning Kanji now\, and explore strategies that suit you to be able to use and understand more Kanji.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDo you use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language?\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji seminar on Feb. 24 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*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 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\n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Remaking-Sense-of-Kanji-Insta-Square_no-link.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231219T164304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T022603Z UID:90154-1704454200-1719592200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics DESCRIPTION:From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics\nCeramic exhibition with ROM \nThis special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum\, Toronto\, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nDue to the COVID-19 precautions\, we are open in limited hourly slots\, 4 days a week. Advanced\, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-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: February 17 (Family Day Weekend)\, March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend)\, May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend) \nExhibition Period: January 5 – June 28\, 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 \nBook your visit here \n\nRelated Programming:\n \nLiving with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo to Meiji\n \nThursday\, June 13\, 6:00PM – 7:30PM (ET)\nLivestream Online Lecture | JFT Youtube Channel | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThis online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nRegister here \n  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods\n \nTuesday\, June 18\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)\nHybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nAre you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts\, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting\, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book\, art\, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience! \nRegister here \n  \n Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form\, we have curated a library item list (including physical books\, DVDs\, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \nCheck Library Item List URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-ceramics/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Exhibition-Widget-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T184000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231107T210737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T210737Z UID:89339-1702490400-1702492800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (58) 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58回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2023年12月13日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間） \nトピック：新アドバイザー着任！ \n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、12月に着任予定の国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターの日本語教育アドバイザー 兼 日本語講座常勤講師の自己紹介と懇親会です。新アドバイザーやカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、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 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai231213/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Sawakai-58-Insta-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T213000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231108T214908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T214908Z UID:89394-1702152000-1702157400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Online Network for Heritage Language Education 10 DESCRIPTION:第10回継承語オンラインネットワーク\nカナダ日本語教育振興会（CAJLE）\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \nカナダ各地で継承語としての日本語教育に関わっていらっしゃる先生方、保護者の方々が、相談したり、他の事例を学べる機会となることを目指し、オンラインでのネットワークの会を行っています。 \n今回は、トロント補習授業校校長の川村先生を講師としてお迎えし、「家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習」についてお話を伺います。川村先生からのご講演の後は、小グループに分かれての参加者同士のディスカッションも行う予定です。 \nカナダ在住でご興味のある方はどなたでも参加可能です。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日時：2023年12月9日（土）　午後8時～ 9時30分　（東部時間）\n*各地での開始時間はこちらからご確認ください。 \nテーマ：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習 \n講師：トロント補習授業校校長　川村武弘氏 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、継承語としての日本語教育の学習者、先生方、関係者、保護者の方々 \nスケジュール： \n\n講演：家庭でできる国語（日本語）学習\n\n\n参加者による小グループでのディスカッション\n\n＊ご質問等ございましたら、以下までご連絡願います。 \n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　齋藤典子\nE-mail: Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp     Web site: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/ \nカナダ日本語教育振興会　張硯君\nE-mail: yzha5452@uwo.ca             Web site: https://www.cajle.ca/  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/keishogo10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Keishogo-10-Insta-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231209T151500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231115T202804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T233108Z UID:89498-1702125900-1702134900@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Summer Days with Coo (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み\nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45PM (ET) Doors open 12:15PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nOne day\, Koichi Uehara\, a fourth-grader living in the suburbs of Tokyo\, picks up a fossil that looks like a large stone while on his way home from school. To his surprise\, he has picked up a baby Kappa (Japanese water imp)\, who has been asleep underground for the past 300 years. Koichi names this baby creature “Coo” and brings him to live with his family\, and soon the two are inseparable friends. However\, trouble abounds as Coo struggles to adjust to modern life\, and begins to miss his family\, leading Koichi and Coo to embark on a summer road trip adventure in search of other Kappa. \nAwarded for Best Animation Film at Mainichi Film Concourse\, Best Screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Awards and nominated for Best Animation Film from the Japanese Academy. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography: \nBorn in 1959\, HARA Keiichi started his career with Tokyo-based studio Shin-Ei Animation\, where he worked on two of Japan’s longest-running animation series: Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Although he kept a fairly low profile early on in his career\, Hara steadily built international recognition with his award-winning and critically acclaimed films such as Summer Days with Coo\, Miss Hokusai\, and The Wonderland. His latest film Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 and was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize.   \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nOur Little Sister\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nThree sisters—Sachi\, Yoshino\, and Chika—live together in a large house in the seaside city of Kamakura. When their estranged father suddenly dies\, they travel to the countryside for his funeral. There\, they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. \nRegister Here     \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET) Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here   \n  \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nWhether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, JFT Library collection has something for everyone. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nCheck Item List  \n\n   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-days-with-coo-rescheduled/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/summer-days-with-coo_dec9_IG1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T191500 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231115T202807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T170426Z UID:89478-1701536400-1701544500@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Our Little Sister (film screening) DESCRIPTION:Our Little Sister\nSaturday\, December 2\, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2015 • Drama / Family / Slice of life • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nThree twenty-something sisters – Sachi\, Yoshino and Chika – live together in a large old house in the seaside town of Kamakura. When they learn of their estranged father’s death\, they decide to travel to the countryside for his funeral. There they meet their shy teenage half-sister Suzu for the first time and\, bonding quickly\, invite her to live with them. Suzu eagerly agrees\, and begins a new life with her older sisters. \nAmidst the many and varied colors of Kamakura’s four seasons\, the four sisters cause each other emotional anguish\, and support each other through life’s trials\, developing a very special bond in the process. Set against the summer ocean sparkling with sunlight\, radiant autumn foliage\, a tunnel of gorgeous yet impermanent cherry blossom trees\, hydrangeas damp from the rainy season\, and brilliant fireworks heralding the arrival of another summer\, their moving and deeply relatable story depicts the irreplaceable moments that form a true family. \nSelected Awards & Recognition: \n\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Film\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Director\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Cinematography\n2016 Japan Academy Film Prize\, Best Lighting\n2015 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Audience Award \n\nEVENT UPDATE! This film screening has gone RUSH.Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available.Rush line opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. \nFree admission. Register below. \n\n Director Biography: \nKORE-EDA Hirokazu was born in 1962 in Tokyo\, Japan. After graduating from Waseda University in 1987\, Kore-eda joined TV Man Union where he directed several award-winning documentary programs. In 2014\, he launched his production company BUN-BUKU. \nIn 1995\, his directorial debut\, “Maborosi”\, based on the original novel by MIYAMOTO Teru\, won the 52nd Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Osella. “After Life” (1998)\, distributed in over 30 countries\, brought Kore-eda international acclaim. In 2001\, “Distance” was selected in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival; and YAGIRA Yuya\, the star of his fourth work “Nobody Knows” (2004)\, garnered much attention for becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Cannes Film Festival’s Best Actor Award. In 2006\, “Hana”\, a film centered on vengeance\, became his first attempt at a period piece. In 2008\, he presented the family drama “Still Walking”\, which reflected his own personal experiences\, and received high praise from around the world. In 2009\, “Air Doll” made its world premiere in Un Certain Regard at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and was widely-praised for marking a new frontier in its depiction of a sensual love fantasy. In 2011\, “I Wish” won the Best Screenplay Award at the 59th San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2012\, he made his TV series directorial debut with “Going Home”. “Like Father\, Like Son” (2013)\, won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival\, received the audience awards at San Sebastian\, Vancouver\, and Sao Paulo International Film Festivals and broke the box office records of his previous films in many territories. \nDirector Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for the universally acclaimed “Shoplifters”\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in “The Truth” (2019) and “Broker”(2022) respectively\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with “Monster” (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nNengajo (New Year’s Cards) Making Workshop 2023\n\n \nSaturday\, December 2\, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Library Workshop | Admission Free | Registration Required \nImmerse yourself in the Japanese New Year’s tradition at our workshop\, where you’ll not only create your own greeting cards but also learn essential Japanese New Year phrases for 2024 – the Year of the Dragon – and discover the cultural significance behind traditional designs! \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nSummer Days with Coo\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 12:45 PM (ET)Film Screening at JFT | Admission Free | Registration Required \nA small\, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan\, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo\, who is secretly adopted by Koichi’s family\, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind. \nRegister Here   \n  \n \nKamishibai Storytelling — The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms\n\n \nSaturday\, December 9\, 3:30 PM – 4:00PM (ET)Library Storytelling Event | Admission Free | Registration Not Required \nStep into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling!  \nDetails Here   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/our-little-sister/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Our-Little-Sister-dec2_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014902 CREATED:20231109T165023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163636Z UID:89321-1701111600-1701115200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Japanese Video Games and the Mediation of Trauma DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event. Register using the form below to receive a link to the talk. \nHow do Japanese video games grapple with social anxieties and traumatic events? And how might games prompt players’ own emotional engagement and self-reflection around these issues? \nThis talk introduces four contemporary Japanese video games in terms of how they simulate some of Japan’s biggest social and personal issues: natural disasters (Disaster Report)\, a declining birthrate and aging population (Catherine)\, nuclear proliferation (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain)\, and youth social withdrawal (The World Ends with You). Come along with us and investigate what some of the positive benefits are of working through a site of trauma from within a video game. See how might games teach us about Japanese culture and society through interactive frameworks different from literature and film. \n\n**Please note that due to the age ratings of the video games to be discussed\, parental supervision is advised for young viewers. \n\nThe Speaker\nBen Whaley is Associate Professor of Japanese in the School of Languages\, Linguistics\, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. His research examines ethno-racial identity and trauma in Japanese popular culture. He is the author of Toward a Gameic World: New Rules of Engagement from Japanese Video Games (University of Michigan Press\, 2023). His essays on manga and video games have also appeared in the Journal of Asian Studies\, positions asia critique\, and the Journal of Japanese Studies (forthcoming). \n\nImages: World Ends Without You (2007\, Square Enix/Jupiter); Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015\, Konami); Disaster Report (2002\, Irem) \n\nJFT Library Items on Video Games\nComplementing Dr. Ben Whaley’s lecture\, JFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games. Immerse yourself even deeper into the world of Japanese video games and their transformative power by checking out those items before or after the online lecture! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-video-games/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Video-games_square-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T175900 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T235900 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231024T190822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T204043Z UID:89073-1699034340-1699228740@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Restaurant from the Sky (virtual film screening) DESCRIPTION:Restaurant from the Sky そらのレストラン\nFriday\, November 3\, 5:59PM – Sunday\, November 5\, 11:59PM (ET)Virtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free \nDirected by FUKUGAWA Yoshihiro • 2019 • Family / Food / Slice of Life • 126 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nWataru lives happily with his wife\, Kotoe\, and daughter\, Shiori\, in Setana\, Hokkaido. He runs a cheese factory and raises cattle on a ranch with a view of the ocean that he inherited from his father. His cheese-making skills are still mediocre but Wataru enjoys a good life with a group of like-minded friends that are always there for each other. Then Kanbe\, a young shepherd from Tokyo\, joins their circle\, and the friends find pleasure in “good food” that they make themselves and share with one another. \nOne day\, a chef from a famous restaurant in Sapporo pays them a visit and is drawn to the produce made by Wataru and his friends. They are ecstatic to learn that their ingredients are made even more delicious by this chef\, and together they start planning a one-day-only restaurant to spread their joy to other people. \nCo-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada in support of JET Programme Canada. \nWatch Here   \n\n Director Biography: \nFUKUGAWA Yoshihiro was born on September 9th\, 1976 in Chiba Prefecture\, Japan. He began to produce independent films while attending university\, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career as a director. For the two consecutive years of 2000 and 2001\, Fukagawa was awarded the Pia Film Festival’s PFF Award for his works of “Giant Crybaby” and “Bicycles and High Heels”. In 2004\, he made his major debut with “Jiten Shounen”\, and in the following year\, he made his first feature with “Wolf Girl”. In 2009\, he came out with the smash hit\, “Love Story at 60”\, which launched subsequent major successes with hits such as “In His Chart” and “Patisserie Coin de rue”. Patisserie took home the Jury Award at the 2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 Nikkan Sports Film Awards. \n\n \nJET Programme Canada\n\n \nApplication Deadline: November 14\, 8PM (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  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/restaurant-from-the-sky/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/restaurantsky-posterstills_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231019T180328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165900Z UID:88848-1698778800-1698786000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:I WISH (film screening) DESCRIPTION:I Wish 奇跡\nTuesday\, October 31\, 7:00PM (ET) Doors open 6:30PM | Film Screening | Innis Town Hall \nDirected by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2011 • Drama / Family • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nTwelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima\, in the southern region of Kyushu\, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata\, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. \nWhen he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns\, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him\, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends\, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives. \nAwards & Recognition:2012 Asia Pacific Film Festival\, Best Director2012 Hong Kong International Film Festival\, SIGNIS Award – Special Mention 2012 International Film Festival for Children and Youth – Isfahan\, Best Film 2011 San Sebastián International Film Festival\, Best Screenplay \nFree admission. Register below. \n\nDirector Biography: \nBorn 1962 in Tokyo\, KORE-EDA Hirokazu graduated from Waseda University in 1987 and joined TV MAN UNION\, where he worked mainly on documentaries. In 1995\, his debut feature Maborosi won the Venice Film Festival Golden Osella\, as well as several other awards\, which established his international reputation. His next film After Life (1999) won the Grand Prize at the Nantes Three Continents Festival\, as well as an award from the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema. The film became a big hit\, securing a release in 30 countries. \nIn 2004\, Nobody Knows was In Competition at Cannes\, where lead actor YAGIRA Yuya became the youngest-ever recipient of the Best Male Actor Award. In 2009\, he broke new ground\, making GODA Yoshiie’s short stories into the movie Air Doll\, which screened at Cannes in Un Certain Regard\, as well as international film festivals in Toronto\, Chicago and Rotterdam. Since the release of I Wish\, Director Kore-eda went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or in 2018 for the universally acclaimed Shoplifters\, ventured into his first French-language film and Korean-language film in The Truth (2019) and Broker (2022)\, and most recently made his return to Japanese cinema with Monster (2023)\, which won the Queer Palm award and Best Screenplay at Cannes. \n\nRelated Events: \n \nNext Stop Japan \n\n \nWednesday\, November 1 to Saturday\, November 4\, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (ET)Union Station Pop-Up | Admission Free | Registration required \nVisit Waiting Area\, West Wing (Street Level)\, Union Station (65 Front Street West\, Toronto) and explore the vibrant shopping centre of Japan’s iconic train station pop-up. Immerse yourself into authentic cuisine\, traditional arts\, captivating performances\, and much more. Hope to see you there! \nDetails Here   \n  \n \nLet Japanese train and station culture come to life through literature and media! \nJFT Library has a wide range of collection of fiction and nonfiction items on Japanese trains and stations\, including physical books\, manga\, DVDs & Blu-rays\, and ebooks & audiobooks in English\, Japanese\, and French. Don’t forget to stop by JFT Library (Bloor-Yonge station) before or after the event\, and immerse even deeper into the world of Japanese train and station! \nTake a look at JFT Library’s Item List to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  \n  \n\nUpcoming Film Screenings: \n \nRestaurant from the Sky\n\n \nFriday\, November 3\, 5:59PM to Sunday\, November 5\, 11:59PM (ET)Virtual Film Screening | Streaming Canada-wide | Admission Free \nAfter cooking an unforgettable meal\, a visiting chef inspires a family of dairy farmers in Hokkaido\, northern Japan\, to open a restaurant. Co-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. \nIn support of JET Programme Canada. Be a part of the JET story! Deadline: November 14\, 8PM (ET). Apply for the JET Programme here.  \nWatch Here   URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/i-wish/ LOCATION:Innis Town Hall\, Innis College\, University of Toronto\, 2 Sussex Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1JS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/I-Wish_square1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6655699;-79.3996052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innis Town Hall Innis College University of Toronto 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON M5S 1JS Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Sussex Avenue:geo:-79.3996052,43.6655699 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231004T231433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T190759Z UID:88423-1698503400-1698508800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Netsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto DESCRIPTION:**This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed. Rush tickets will be released 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. \n \nIn-person event with slide presentation and Q&A In conjunction with Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto Netsuke Collection at the ROM\, Toronto by Dr. TAKESUE Akiko Bishop White Committee Associate Curator of Japanese Art & Culture\, Royal Ontario Museum\nSaturday\, October 28\, 2:30PM – 4:00PM (ET) Doors open 2:00PM | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nNetsuke\, currently introduced in the Contemporary Wood Carved Netsuke exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, have a prior connection with Toronto through the collection at the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM collection of Netsuke is considered to be of the highest calibre and is recognized at an international level. The ROM collection is not limited in material; it includes not only wood-carving but also pieces made of ivory. This hidden gem collection radiates with beauty\, craftsmanship\, and whimsical charms of Edo spirit. \nPresented in English. Free admission. RSVP Required. Please register below. Face covering on the premises and hand sanitization at the entrance are recommended. \n\n \nNetsuke: 12 Calendrical Animals Medium: Carved ivory Date: c. 1840 to 1892 Period: Edo/Meiji period Dimensions: Ht. 2.1 x Wt. 8 x Di. 6.1 cm \n\nRelated Events: \nContemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE \n\n\n \nExhibition Now Open Gallery Exhibition | Admission Free | Registration Required \nRegister Here \n  \n\n\n\n\nGallery-Goers\, Don’t Miss JFT’s Netsuke Library Collection! \nWhether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the Contemporary Wood-Carved NETSUKE exhibition at JFT Gallery\, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library’s items! To enhance your understanding of this unique art form\, we have curated a library item list\, including select titles on the history\, craftsmanship\, and cultural significance of netsuke\, as well as related art forms such as woodcarving\, sculptures and figurines. Those items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery. So\, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the intricate world of netsuke and the artistry that surrounds it! \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here.  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/netsuke-rom-talk/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/NETSUKE-ZODIAC-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20230929T184828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T172723Z UID:88162-1698345000-1698348600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Domesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? DESCRIPTION:Yōkai – traditional ghosts and monsters – have been a fixture of Japanese popular culture since its beginnings in the 17th century.  Now\, with the global popularity of Japanese comics and animation\, these fascinating creatures have come to haunt the imagination of people the world over.  But what are they?  And why have they endured for so long?  \nOffering the kappa or water imp as a case study\, this talk will explore the surprising range of meanings with which Japanese culture has invested yōkai over the centuries.  Through encounters with kappa in literature\, in folklore\, and in pop culture\, we’ll uncover the dark\, macabre streak that lurks within the cute and cuddly kappa of today.  Along the way\, we’ll see how yōkai have been transformed from ciphers of universal anxiety to signifiers of national identity. \n\nThe Speaker Glynne Walley is Associate Professor of Japanese Literature at the University of Oregon in Eugene\, Oregon\, USA.  He received his PhD from Harvard University in 2009.  His research focuses on the popular literature and visual culture of the 19th century.  He is the author of Good Dogs: Edification\, Entertainment & Kyokutei Bakin’s Nansō Satomi hakkenden (Cornell East Asia Series\, 2017).  His translation of Bakin’s Eight Dogs\, Part One\, published in 2021\, received the Japan-United States Friendship Commission Prize for the Translation of Japanese Literature from the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture\, Columbia University.  Eight Dogs Part Two is forthcoming in 2024.  He has also curated the digital exhibition Yōkai Senjafuda\, showcasing the University of Oregon’s collection of ghost and monster-themed woodblock-printed votive slips. \n\nRelated events:\n\nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nWorkshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET) \n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here   \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\n\n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nFilm Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kappa-and-yokai/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Kappa-lecture-instagram-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231004T205831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T211608Z UID:88397-1697907600-1697916600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Cancelled-Summer Days With Coo DESCRIPTION:Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nPostponed until further notice. \nDirected by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer \nOne day\, Koichi Uehara\, a fourth-grader living in the suburbs of Tokyo\, picks up a fossil that looks like a large stone while on his way home from school. To his surprise\, he has picked up a baby Kappa (Japanese water imp)\, who has been asleep underground for the past 300 years. Koichi names this baby creature “Coo” and brings him to live with his family\, and soon the two are inseparable friends. However\, trouble abounds as Coo struggles to adjust to modern life\, and begins to miss his family\, leading Koichi and Coo to embark on a summer road trip adventure in search of other Kappa. \nAwarded for Best Animation Film at Mainichi Film Concourse\, Best Screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Awards and nominated for Best Animation Film from the Japanese Academy. \nFree admission. Register below (bottom of page). \n\nDirector Biography: \n \nBorn in 1959\, HARA Keiichi started his career with Tokyo-based studio Shin-Ei Animation\, where he worked on two of Japan’s longest-running animation series: Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan. Although he kept a fairly low profile early on in his career\, Hara steadily built international recognition with his award-winning and critically acclaimed films such as Summer Days with Coo\, Miss Hokusai\, and The Wonderland. His latest film Lonely Castle in the Mirror was released in 2022 and was nominated for Animation of the Year at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize. \n\nIn conjunction with our other Halloween events: \nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n \nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET)\n\n Workshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here   \n\n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET)\n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \n\n\n \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\n \nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n \nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM (ET)\n\n Lecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-days-with-coo/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/summer-days-with-coo_square2.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231012T200150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T151410Z UID:88765-1697657400-1697661000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:VSS Japanese 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/japanese-chat-event/2023-10-18/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260724T014903 CREATED:20231004T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T212009Z UID:88385-1697567400-1697574600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro DESCRIPTION:Live Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30PM (ET) Doors open 6:00PM | Live Workshop | Japan Foundation\, Toronto Event Hall \nTo kick off our Halloween celebrations\, join us for a fun and quirky workshop with Emmy Award winner KOYAMA Goro as he demonstrates the amusing and often strange process of “foley” — the art of creating sound effects for film\, television\, and video games. \nThe workshop is 90 minutes long followed by a Q&A session. A segment of the workshop involves audience participation. \nPresented in English. Free admission. Register below (bottom of page).  \n\n Artist Biography – KOYAMA Goro: \nBorn 1973 in Saitama\, Japan\, KOYAMA Goro loved Hollywood movies as a young boy. In 1991\, he moved to Canada to study English and learned that there was an active and flourishing film industry there. Upon visiting a sound studio in Toronto\, Goro discovered his passion in the art of sound in filmmaking. Goro has been a foley artist since 1994 and has since garnered over 300 credits in films\, television\, and video games. \nHis credits include: Barbie (2023)\, Little Mermaid (2022)\, White Noise (2021)\, Don’t Look Up (2021)\, Dune (2021)\, Mary Poppins Returns (2018)\, Blade Runner 2047 (2017)\, and Cloverfield (2008)\, just to name a few. You can see Goro’s full list of credits on IMDB. \n\nIn conjunction with our other Halloween events:   \n \nKamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms— \n\n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 3:30 PM (ET) \n\n Storytelling Event @ JFT Library | Admission free | Registration not required \nDetails Here \n\n \nJFT Library Items on Yokai \nJFT Library collection includes a wide range of physical books\, audiovisual materials\, and ebooks & audiobooks on yokai in English\, Japanese\, and French. Check JFT Library Item List to help you decide which item to explore!Apply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \nCheck Item List      \n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n \nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n Film Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here   \n\n \nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n \nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n Lecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/koyamagoro-foley/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/foleyworkshop_IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR