Directed by: Shuichi Okita Starring: Kengo Kora, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Sosuke Ikematsu, Ayumi Ito 2013, 160" (comedy/drama) In 1987, Yonosuke leaves his rural hometown to start university life in Tokyo. Good-natured, socially awkward and goofily handsome , he quickly makes friends, joins the samba club, and works as … Continue reading →
Come enjoy traditional Japanese music known as Ohayashi, which has accompanied Japanese festivals and theatre since ancient times. Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 Times: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm (3 times on both days. Each performance … Continue reading →
Sayoko, single and in her thirties, lives alone in her traditional Japanese house- alone, that is, except for the many cats who are inexplicably drawn into her orbit. She passes her time tending to her house, taking care of the family altar of her … Continue reading →
© TEDxTokyo KAMI-KIRI: Japanese Paper-cutting Performance by Hayashiya Imamaru Registration is now closed. We thank everyone for their interest. Rush seating is not available on the day of the event. @The Japan Foundation, Toronto Free Admission, RSVP required Kami-kiri is … Continue reading →
The Vancouver Asahi バンクーバーの朝日 Directed by Yuya Ishii 2014, 132 minutes, 14A Doors open 12:30 PM Free admission, first come first served This drama by award-winning director Yuya Ishii (The Great Passage) is based on the true story of the Vancouver … Continue reading →
Being Good きみはいい子 Directed by Mipo O, 2015, 121 minutes, 14A Starring: Kengo Kora, Machiko Ono, Chizuru Ikewaki, Kazuya Takahashi and Amon Kabe Doors open 10 minutes before film starts Free admission, first come first served Okano is … Continue reading →
Yoko The Cherry Blossom 陽光桜 Directed by Gen Takahashi (In attendance) 2015, 114 minutes,14A Japanese with English Subtitles Doors open 12:30 PM Free admission, first come first served The inspiring true story of a rural Japanese high school … Continue reading →
Presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto Japanese Movies at Hot Docs Cinema FREE ADMISSION No RSVP required All films in Japanese with English subtitles Doors open 30 minutes before showtime Our annual … Continue reading →
Hugo Torii will also be speaking about Japanese Gardens on July 9th in Burlington. At the lecture, participants will learn about Japanese gardens, techniques and plants and be able to ask questions to both Hugo Torii and the Itabashi Garden … Continue reading →
YOSE ARTS Performances in Canada A project of The Japan Arts Council in support of international art exchange DATE: Sunday November 10, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM (doors open 30 minutes before) VENUE: The Japan Foundation, Toronto Join us for an … Continue reading →
