Online Hiragana & Katakana Boot Camps Looking for something to do this summer? Look no further. Join both or one of our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice the Japanese alphabets in your own time! What is this about? Whether … Continue reading →
Join us for a screening of PERFECT DAYS (2023), as part of the JFT People's Choice Award screenings, on Tuesday Sept 1, at 6:30PM.
Join us for a screening of TAMPOPO (1985), as part of the JFT People's Choice Award screenings, on Wednesday Sept 2, at 6:30PM.
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Friday September 18, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET In Person @ The Japan Foundation, Toronto 6:30pm - 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) Have you been thinking about learning a new language but haven't been able to find … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
This event aims to explore innovative approaches to strengthening North America–Japan partnership amid profound global change. Through their individual experiences across Canada, Japan, and the United states, the speakers will discuss strategies for reinforcing values-based partnerships within societies and among … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
Join us for TSUNAGU (つなぐ: to connect), a special celebration of the books, memories, and cultural connections that have flourished at the JFT Library. As we prepare to relocate, this will be our final in-person celebration at our current library … Continue reading →
Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world through culture, language, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs in the fields of arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and … Continue reading →
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Thursday: 11:30AM - 6:30PM
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January 10, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
January 20, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ JFT Event Hall
Join us for a special three-part talk series presented in conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2026 Toronto, where we explore various aspects of Kabuki theatre in depth. Continue reading →
CINEMA KABUKI: In High Definition on the Big Screen ‒ Direct from Japan ‒ English subtitled. Kabuki Theatre filmed with high-resolution cameras for cinemas in High-Definition digital projection and six-channel sound. A twisted comedy set in the tenements in Rakuda, the further developments of the scandalous secret love and downfall in Princess Sakurahime Part II, and a romantic yet domestic dance-comedy in The Zen Substitute. Advanced tickets are now on sale.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 TIFF Lightbox (350 King Street West, Toronto) Cinema 2
1:00 p.m. Rakuda 52 minutes
3:00 p.m. Princess Sakurahime Part II 138 minutes
6:25 p.m. The Zen Substitute 62 minutes Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Japanese filmmaker NARUSE Mikio with a Canada-wide retrospective tour on 35mm prints, from Oct 2025–Mar 2026. Continue reading →
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