Parallel Worlds: Translators Behind the Scenes On the other side of every book in translation is a translator connecting the two different cultures, bringing not only the words of that parallel world into English, but also its thoughts, values, and … Continue reading →
We are pleased to announce that the JFT Gallery will reopen from Thursday, July 23, 2020. The health and safety of our guests and staff members is our primary concern.As we re-open the Gallery to the public, we ask you … Continue reading →
Accepting entries from Apr 6 – June 19. Win a 10 day trip to Japan and meet Japanese manga artists and visit studios! The award honors artists who contribute to the global development of manga. Continue reading →
20 Sound Effects in Japanese Manga (1) バッ (BA!): FWOOSHA number of crows suddenly take flight in surprise (2) スパン (SUPAN): SHPAThe samurai’s sword slices through a bandit. (3) ビシィッ (BISHI-!): HWANG Throwing a ball with power (4) こっそり (KOSSORI): … Continue reading →
Join us for a discussion with Gurihiru (the artist duo of Chifuyu Sasaki and Naoko Kawano) about their work as illustrators and manga and comic artists! Gurihiru are featured guests of The Toronto Comic Arts Festival, and designed one of … Continue reading →