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Holiday Celebration at the Library

Come check out some books and movies to enjoy over the long winter break, and celebrate the year-end with Paro! Purikura with Paro: Have your photo taken with Paro, the robot baby seal, and then decorate your portrait for the … Continue reading →

Open late for Nuit Blanche

The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be open late for Nuit Blanche, October 4-5, 2014. Gallery hours: 7 pm – 1 am Library hours: 7 pm – 11 pm

Library Services in Aging Japan

A Talk by Professor Chieko Mizoue, University of Tsukuba In Japan, one in every four individuals is over 65 years of age, and one in eight is over 75 years of age. This presents challenges to  all levels of government … Continue reading →

Summer Festival at the JFT Library

Come to the library in July for Tanabata (Summer Star Festival) displays and events! Matsuri displays Omikoshi (portable shrine) big matsuri fan chochin (lanterns) omen (Japanese masks) bamboo tree for hanging wishes realistic models of Japanese summer foods fairy tale … Continue reading →