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Hiroshima Appeals: A Poster Exhibition of Global Messages. Open 4 days a week at the JFT Gallery.

Library

Explore Japan at our Library or on your devices with physical & digital items in EN, JP or FR!

Arts & Culture

Join us for the screening of The Face of Jizo on Thu, Nov 6. Registration is now closed. Rush Line will be available.

Language Education

Join us for our latest Workshop on how AI can be used to create games for Japanese Language Education!

Japanese Studies

Watch previous lectures, talks, and panel discussions on a diverse range of Japan-related subjects.

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News and Announcements

Announcing JFF Plus: Online Film Festival (February 5–14, 2021)

Announcing JFF Plus: Online Film Festival (February 5–14, 2021)

This February the Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to present JFF Plus: Online Festival, the Canadian edition of the Japanese Film Festival. Cinephiles and Japanese culture enthusiasts can take a deep dive into contemporary cinema from Japan and enjoy 17 feature films from a variety of genres, including drama, documentary, thriller and comedy, and 11 animation films. All films are free admission and can be enjoyed from the safety and comfort of home. Continue reading →

JFT Holiday Books and Movies List 2020

JFT Holiday Books and Movies List 2020

Here are some books and movies JFT staff think of when we think about the winter season! Name a Japanese book/movie you would enjoy during this holiday season in the Comments Section below. [robo-gallery id=50266]

Cheers to 30 years

Cheers to 30 years

We’re celebrating our 30th birthday this month! On November 8, 1990, The Japan Foundation arrived in Canada and set up a small office in Toronto. Over the years, we have grown in numerous capacities, moved offices, and expanded operations to engage our patrons and community through our many programs and activities. Continue reading →

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Community Events

  • Moving Between by RAW Taiko

    Nov 14 – 16
    Betty Oliphant Theatre (404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6)

  • Underground (film screening at RIDM)

    Nov 24 & 27
    Cinémathèque québécoise, Montreal, QC

  • The 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest 第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテスト

    この度、カナダの教育機関で日本語を学ぶ学習者のために、第３回カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストが開催される運びとなりましたのでお知らせいたします。 カナダ日本語ビデオコンテストは、日本文化・日本語教育の発展に大きく寄与された故・楊暁捷（ヤン・ショオジェ）先生の発案により、2017年に発足しました。本コンテストは、カナダの日本語学習者が日本語による動画を制作してその感性と表現力を競い合う成果発表の場を提供し、学習意欲のさらなる向上と学習効果の増進に貢献することを目的としています。 本年度のコンテストの詳細は以下のリンクからご覧になれます。ガイドラインをよくお読みになった上、貴校の学生さんに奮ってご応募くださるようお勧めください。 We are pleased to inform you that the 3rd Canada Japanese Video Contest will be held for learners of the Japanese language who study at educational institutions across Canada. The Canada Japanese Video Contest was launched in … Continue reading →

  • Still Single: Screening + Q&A at Hot Docs (with promo code)

    Still Single: Screening + Q&A
    Saturday Nov 8, 7:30 PM (ET)

    Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St. W)

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