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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T193000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T203000
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SUMMARY:Journey Through Japanese Contemporary Art: A Conversation with Canadian Curators
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, January 20\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)\nVenue: YouTube (livestream) \nJoin us for a livestream discussion with four Canadian art curators as they share their unique perspectives on the vibrant Japanese contemporary art scene. \nExplore the world of Japanese contemporary art with insights from four Canadian curators who visited over 20 art sites in Tokyo\, Gunma and Niigata from November 1 to 12\, 2024. This was part of the special program named The Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Curatorial Exchange Program\, designed to introduce the contemporary art scenes of Japan to the curators across the world and foster relationships between art experts. \nIn this online talk event\, the curators will share their authentic impressions\, key takeaways\, and thoughts on building future bridges between the two countries’ art projects. \n\nThe Speakers \n \nJohn G. Hampton | MacKenzie Art Gallery | Executive Director\, CEO\nJosée Drouin-Brisebois | National Gallery of Canada | Producer\, Senior Manager of National Engagement\nShaun Dacey | Richmond Art Gallery | Director\nSu Ying Strang | Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin | Executive Director \n\nThe moderator \nManabu Yahagi | Associate Curator\, Mori Art Museum \nManabu Yahagi is an associate curator at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. At the museum\, he curated solo presentations on Chen Chieh-Jen\, Oscar Murillo\, Hiraki Sawa\, and the Karrabing Film Collective\, and co-curated the exhibitions Stars: Six Contemporary Artists from Japan to the World\, MAM Research 009: Imagining Justice—Asian American Art Movements\, World Classroom: Contemporary Art through School Subjects\, Louise Bourgeois: I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you\, it was wonderful\, and Machine Love: Video Game\, AI and Contemporary Art. Before joining the museum\, he participated in the Whitney Independent Studies Program as a Helena Rubinstein Curatorial Fellow. He received his MA in History of Art from Columbia University\, New York. \n\n\nWhat is The Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Curatorial Exchange Program? \nThe Japan Foundation invites curators and professionals of contemporary arts with the aim of deepening understanding of Japanese contemporary arts overseas and facilitating the formation of networks among institutions and people involved in contemporary arts in the participating countries. \nThis program is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation. \nThis year\, 2024\, we invited 15 curators and professionals in the contemporary arts from the Americas (Canada and Brazil) and Europe (Germany\, Italy and Switzerland) for 11 days. In addition to meetings and discussions with Japanese curators and artists\, the groups of experts visited museums in many parts of Japan. \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/2024ishibashi_jf_curatorial_ep/ \nhttps://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/culture/exhibit/exchange/curators_ishibashi/
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/curators-talk-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talk Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215115Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250110T183000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T184000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (62)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第62回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2025年1月8日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間）\nトピック：本年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。\n新しい年を迎え、今年の抱負や挑戦したいことなど、気軽にお話ししませんか？ \n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+62&iso=20250108T18&p1=250&am=40 \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai250108/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241217
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SUMMARY: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp\n  \nLooking for a fun and productive way to spend this winter break? Are you a grammar enthusiast (or just want to practice Japanese)? \nLook no further. Join our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice Japanese grammar in your own time! \n \n \nWhat is this about? \nWe have two course offerings targeting different levels: \nStarter (A1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana and have some background studying Japanese (at least 3 months would be ideal).\nThis covers some basic grammar points e.g. numbers\, giving a simple self-introduction\, talking about family\, food\, where to go for lunch\, daily routine\, day and time\, prepositions\, describing your house\, etc. Elementary (A2-1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji\, and have been studying for about a year (ideally).\nThis covers elementary grammar e.g. talking about what you do\, hobbies\, weather\, your language studies\, describing a point of interest in town and directions to get there inviting someone to something\, offering help\, etc.\n \nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice Japanese grammar using free resources\, as well as online games and exercises developed by us. \nCourse duration: From Thursday December 19\, 2024 to Thursday January 8\, 2025* ≪ Those who finish all the tasks by January 9 will be entered into a draw to win prizes! \nFeatures: \n\nFree\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom\nTrack your progress\nTo be done over 2-3 weeks (recommended)\, for about 10 minutes a day\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday December 16 \nHow to Join: \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know how to progress.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join.\nSince you need a Google account to access the Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address.\nWe will send you the link to join the Google Classroom by December 19.\n\nParticipation Requirements:\n \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who has Japanese language study experience\, as follows:\n\n★Starter (A1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana and have some experience studying Japanese\, ideally for 3 months or more.\n★Elementary (A2-1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji. Ideally has been studying Japanese for a year or more.\n\n\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (instructions will be provided to those with non-gmail addresses)\nA computer or tablet is recommended. While you can do many of the activities on a phone\, there are a few where text might be too small on a phone.\n\nFor Reference \nThe content for the Starter course is based on the Marugoto A1 textbook\, Topics 2 through 5 (grammar reference here).\nThe content for the Elementary course is based on the Marugoto A2-1 textbook\, Topics 1 through 5 (grammar reference here).\n \n* The recommended schedule is December 19 to January 3 for the Starter (A1) Boot Camp\, and December 19 to January 8 for the Elementary (A2-1) Boot Camp.\n* To accommodate holidays\, the deadline to finish all tasks and be eligible for the prize draw is January 9. However\, course content will still be available to participants for review beyond this date. \nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/online-japanese-grammar-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T175900
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T235900
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SUMMARY:One Summer Story (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:One Summer Story 子供はわかってあげない \nFriday\, November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) – Sunday\, November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) Virtual Film Screening | Free to Stream | Canada-wide \nDirected by OKITA Shuichi • 2020 • Comedy / Drama • 139 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nBetween competitive swim team practice and cramming for classes\, the anime “Buffalo Koteko is the Magical Plasterer” is Minami’s only respite from her hectic life. So\, it feels a lot like fate when she discovers that her classmate Shohei\, an aspiring manga artist and the son of a calligraphy instructor\, shares her obsession—and that his sibling is an amateur detective. It seems Minami has finally found the perfect team to help her unravel a big mystery of her own\, following a recent trail of clues that just might lead to her long lost father. The timing couldn’t be better when an out-of-town swim competition presents itself as the perfect alibi\, and she sneaks off to the Japanese coast to discover a whole new side of herself in this bold and charming story of anime\, friendship\, family\, and the life aquatic. \nBased on the manga Kodomo wa Wakatteagenai by TAJIMA Rettou\, originally serialized in the weekly MORNING magazine published by KODANSHA Ltd. \nCo-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. In support of JET Programme Canada. \nFree to Stream. Register below. \n*Reminder: After registration\, the streaming link will be sent to you on November 8. You will be able to watch the film anytime between November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) to November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) regardless of which date option you select in the registration form below. Once you start watching\, you have 24 hours to finish the film. \n\nAnnual JET Film Screenings: \nFor the third consecutive year\, we are hosting a Canada-wide virtual film screening in early November to highlight inaka (田舎\, countryside) life in Japan\, in support of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Canada. Many JET participants are assigned to small towns and rural areas across the Japanese countryside to teach at schools or work at local government offices. We carefully curate films that reflect this experience. In 2022\, we screened A Gentle Breeze in the Village\, and last year in 2023\, we screened Restaurant from the Sky. \n\n JET Programme Canada\n\n \nApplication Deadline: November 14\, 3:00PM (ET) \nApply Here \nBe a part of the JET Story! Gain valuable overseas work experience\, learn about Japanese culture\, and meet people from around the world\, while contributing to language education and international understanding. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation and enhance foreign language education at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. \n\nDirector Profile: \n OKITA Shuichi is an acclaimed filmmaker both at home in Japan and overseas. His films\, Mori\, the Artist’s Habitat (2018)\, The Mohican Comes Home (2016)\, and Ecotherapy Getaway Holiday (2014) were invited to Shanghai International Film Festival and Udine Far East Film Festival. The Story of Yonosuke (2013) was invited to the Tokyo International Film Festival and Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt. His 2012 The Woodsman and the Rain won the Special Jury Prize at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival and won triple honors at Dubai International Film Festival with Best Actor\, Best Editor and Best Scriptwriter awards. His second feature The Chef of South Polar (2009) had both domestic and international acclaim. His first feature was What a Wonderful World (2006). Prior to his feature film career\, Okita made short films\, including Pots and Friend (2002)\, which was invited to the 7th Mito Short Film Festival Grand Prix\, and he also wrote and directed TV dramas. Okita was born in 1977 in Saitama and graduated from Nihon University\, College of Art\, Department of Cinema. His latest films are 0.5 Man (2023)\, Because We Forget Everything (2022)\, and The Fish Tale (2022). \n\n
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/one-summer-story/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T153000
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SUMMARY:Information Exchange Meeting for Freelance Teachers 5
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン情報交換会\n第５回フリーランス日本語教師情報交換会\nフリーランスで日本語を教えていらっしゃる先生方、集まってみませんか。 \n今回は、現在フランスでフリーランスとして活動されているミッシェル涼子先生からお話しを伺います。どのように日本語教師になり、現在、どのようにフリーランスとして活動されているかを共有いただく会を予定しています。また、お時間があれば、参加者の皆様のご体験も交えながら情報交換ができればと考えております。ご興味のある方は是非お気軽にご参加ください。 \n日時：2024年10月25日（金） 2:00pm ～ 3:30pm（東部時間） \nプログラム： \n\nミッシェル涼子先生からのお話し\n質疑応答\n\n対象者：カナダで活動されているフリーランス日本語教師の方々 \n\n北米地域からのご参加も可能ですが人数によってはカナダの先生方を優先させていただきます。\n「フリーランス」につきまして、ご自身がフリーランスであると思われる方（掛け持ちしている、そのうちフリーランスになる予定、これからフリーランス日本語教師になりたい等）でしたらどなたでもご参加可能です。\n\n使用言語：日本語 \n お申し込み：参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n\nお申し込みの際の事前アンケートの集計結果は情報交換会で共有いたします。\n\nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/language-teachers-freelance5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T184000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240801T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T192541Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (61)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第61回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年9月4日（水）3:00pm ～ 3:40pm（太平洋夏時間）　6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+61&iso=20240904T18&p1=3918&ah=1 \nトピック：先生からのお話し～ブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学　金先生～ 「上級コースのデザイン」 \n日本語上級コースのデザインは豊かな日本語とそれに適切な内容を扱い、学習者の成長に貢献するために教員の教育スキルをさらに発揮できる充実感が感じられます。その一方で上級レベルに適した教材は限られているなど、いくつかの課題もあります。今回はこのような上級クラスのコースデザインや教材に関する課題や解決のヒントについて情報を交換しあいたいと思います。 \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240904/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240722T211303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T141021Z
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SUMMARY:Online Kanji Study Session for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師のための漢字勉強会\n日本語教育の現場において、みなさんはどのように漢字や漢字語彙を取り上げ、教室活動につなげていますか。漢字指導は教師のビリーフが大きく反映される領域の一つです。指導や練習に時間をかけない方もあるでしょうし、時間をかける場合も、何に重点を置いているかは人によって異なるでしょう。今回の勉強会では、まず第一部で漢字指導におけるビリーフやこれまでの経験について、意見交換を行いたいと思います。続く第二部では、実践例をいくつか見ていただきます。この勉強会が、漢字指導のあり方についてあらためて考えていただける機会となればと思っています。 \n漢字や漢字語彙の学習について興味のある日本語教師の方を対象としていますが、日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方なら、どなたでもご参加いただけます。 \n日時：2024年8月10日（土）1:00pm ～ 4:00pm（東部夏時間） \nスケジュール：（当日変更の可能性があります） \n\n事前アンケートの共有、参加者同士の話し合い\n小室リー郁子先生（トロント大学）の実践共有\n\n対象者：日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（定員40名まで） \n＊お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子 Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop240810/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240604T145027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T171821Z
UID:95931-1722537000-1722542400@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Japanese Study Fair
DESCRIPTION:2024 Virtual Japanese Study Fair\n  \nAre you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Have you already started learning and are looking for a place to continue? \n\nJoin our annual Japanese Study Fair online from anywhere in Canada! This time\, Japanese language schools in Ontario as well as schools offering online Japanese classes accessible from all over Canada will be joining to introduce their programs and answer your questions. \nOur virtual event will be held over Zoom\, and will involve short presentations from the participating schools and then time for Q&A at the end.\nYou will learn about different class offerings for both adults and children/youth! \n  \nDate and time: Thursday\, August 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT \nZoom meeting accessible from 6:20 pm\n*End time is approximate. \nParticipating Organizations *subject to change \n\nCanadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton (CJCC Hamilton)\nNuma Institute/E-QIP\n>>>Flyer\n>>>Presentation File\nSeneca Polytechnic\n>>>Flyer\nToronto Catholic District School Board (website should be live Sept 1)\n>>>Presentation File\nToronto Japanese Language School\n>>>Flyer\nUniversity of Toronto School of Continuing Studies\n>>>Presentation File\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n\nOther Organizations in Canada \n\n\n\nCommunity and Professional Education (CAPE) at Renison University College\nNihongo Lounge\n>>>Flyer\nSakura Japanese Language School\n\n\n\nRSVP for the event using the form below. \nPlease feel free to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom before joining the event: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us.  \nInquiries:\nkoza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240620T141458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T150923Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (60)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第60回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年7月18日（木）6:00pm ～ 7:00pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai&iso=20240718T18&p1=3918&ah=1 \nトピック：2023-2024スクールイヤーどうだった？\n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、お疲れ様会ということで、2023-2024スクールイヤーの振り返りを皆さんと一緒にお話ししたいと思います。今回は国際交流基金本部（東京）のカナダ担当者も参加しますので、同職員やカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、お飲み物などを片手に、お気軽にご参加ください！ \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240718/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240619T210057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212916Z
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language\n  \n \nWhen we are already using Chinese characters in our native language\, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just like we do in Chinese. This does not always work though\, because while there are certainly many things in common\, there are also many differences that someone who knows Chinese characters should keep in mind to really master the language.\nJoin us in this thought-provoking and practical workshop\, where we will dig deep into and practice different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Japanese Kanji effectively\, taking into account what you already know from Chinese. \nA continuation of our Kanji seminar in February\, this workshop will take you one step further as you deepen your understanding of Kanji as it is used in Japanese\, expand on what you previously learned\, and engage in practical applications to optimize your learning.\n*Attendance of the previous seminar is not a requirement; we will briefly review relevant points from the previous seminar where necessary. \n\nSaturday July 13 | Online | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday July 12. This workshop is now full. Anyone who registers moving forward will be automatically added to a waitlist. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\nIn this workshop you will…\n\nGain a deeper understanding of Kanji knowledge that will aid your learning\, designed for those who have prior knowledge of Chinese characters.\nExperience and learn practical methods you can apply on your own to focus your learning and expand and organize your Kanji knowledge.\nLearn how to utilize online tools to to be able to better remember\, use\, and understand more Kanji and its usage in Japanese. \nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\n\n\nUse Chinese characters in their native language\, and\nHave at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Due to the practical nature of this workshop\, joining from a computer is highly recommended. You will also require a camera and microphone to participate.\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\n\n\n\nIf you do not use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language:\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji workshop instead\, on the same day at 3 pm ET! \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 20 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-part2-chinese-char-native/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240619T210055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T212957Z
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji Part II: Practical Workshop\n  \n \nFor many learners of Japanese\, Kanji is often considered to be a significant hurdle in mastering the language. Join us in this thought-provoking and practical workshop\, where we will dig deep into and practice different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Kanji effectively. A continuation of our Kanji seminar in January\, this workshop will take you one step further as you deepen your understanding of Kanji\, expand on what you previously learned\, and engage in practical applications to optimize your learning.\n*Attendance of the previous seminar is not a requirement; we will briefly review relevant points from the previous seminar where necessary. \n\nSaturday July 13 | Online | 3 pm – 5 pm EDT | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday July 12. This workshop is now full. Anyone who registers moving forward will be automatically added to a waitlist. Thank you for your interest! \n\n\nIn this workshop you will…\n\nGain a deeper understanding of Kanji knowledge that will aid your learning.\nExperience and learn practical methods you can apply on your own to focus your learning and expand and organize your Kanji knowledge.\nLearn how to utilize online tools to to be able to better remember\, use\, and understand more Kanji. \nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language?\n\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji workshop at 6:30 pm ET on the same day\, designed just for you!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada with at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n*Due to the practical nature of this workshop\, joining from a computer is highly recommended. You will also require a camera and microphone to participate.\n*preference will be given to JFT students. \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 20 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-part2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240529T164830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T164830Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Can-Do’ Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n学習者の「できる(Can-Do)」を実現する副教材の作成と評価     　 \n言語教育の意義は、21世紀以降大きな変容を遂げてきました。言語教育の場を、学生が社会に能動的に参加し貢献するための準備、あるいは実践の場と捉える認識が顕著になり、それを目標に掲げた教育実践はますます拡大しています。特に、学習のパフォーマンス・ゴールをCan-Do Statementsを用いて明確に示し、そのゴールに向かってコースや授業を設計すること、そして各単元やコース終了時には教師だけでなく学習者自身がゴールの到達度を評価することの必要性が強調されています。 \n本研修会では新たに示唆されている教育法に個々の教師が柔軟に対応できるよう、実践の理論と具体的な方法を再確認したいと思います。研修会のゴールは、レベルと目的に合ったCan-Doを設定し、その達成を目指すための適切な授業案、教材、およびアセスメントを作成できるようになることです。研修では、過去十数年の間に普及した「task-based language learning」「action-oriented approach」などの課題遂行型学習の理論を概観し、その後、適切なCan-Doを立てることに実際に取り組みます。さらに、バックワードデザインに則って、ゴール達成を支える教材の効果的な活用法を検討し、現実的な場面設定に基づくパフォーマンス評価について意見交換を行います。現場での成功例やチャレンジを参加者同士が共有しながら、学習者の能動的な社会参加を目標とする教育についてアイデアを出し合い、互いに学び合う場にできればと考えています。 \n日時：2024年6月22日（土）、7月13日（土）午後2時 ～ 4時（東部夏時間） \n対象者：日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n\nグループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できること（聴講不可）\nPCで参加できること（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可）\n\n※お申し込み多数の場合、カナダ在住の日本語教師の方を優先します。 \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。\n１日目（6月22日）： \n\nJFS\,Candoについて\n評価について（１）\n\n２日目（7月13日）： \n\n評価について（２）\n情報交換会\n質疑応答\n\n講師：櫻井　陽子先生（フォーダム大学・ニューヨーク市立大学バルーク校） \nお茶の水女子大学日本語教育学修士。東京都内の日本語学校に於ける就学生の大学・大学院進学のための日本語教育を経て、2007年よりニューヨーク市の各種日本語教育機関で教務に従事。2012年から2019年にかけて、国際交流基金ニューヨーク日本文化センターJF日本語教育コースの主任講師を務める。在任中はCan-Do Statementsを活用した日本語コースの開発に努めた。現在、フォーダム大学、及びニューヨーク市立大学バルーク校日本語非常勤講師。 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/can-do-workshop/2024-07-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240423T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T190458Z
UID:93254-1719925200-1719932400@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:2024 Online Language Brush Up Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:THE JAPAN FOUNDATION\, TORONTO\n2024 ONLINE LANGUAGE BRUSH UP WORKSHOP\nFOR JAPANESE-LANGUAGE TEACHERS\nIf you are a Japanese language teacher and would like to brush up on your Japanese this summer\, please join this free online language brush up course for Japanese language teachers. The workshop will cover one chapter of Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) for 4 days. \nSchedule：Tuesday\, July 2 – Friday\, July 5\, 2024\n1:00pm – 3:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time) \nClick here to confirm the time in the region you live in. \nEligibility Requirements:\nJapanese-language teachers in Canada who did not complete their compulsory education (elementary and junior high school\, 9 years) in Japan and have a language proficiency higher than A2-2. \nClass size: Maximum of 20 people. Scheduled to be cancelled if less than 5 people sign up. \nTextbook: Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1) Topic 7 Take on the challenge of martial arts!\n* The textbook will be provided free of charge to the participants who do not have it and are attending for the first time this year. \nLanguage: Conducted primarily in Japanese. \nCost: Free \nRegistration (mandatory): *Please register before June 16th in order to receive the textbook. We may not be able to provide textbooks to those who register after June 16th. \n【Contact】Noriko Saito        Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-brush-up-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240529T164830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T211745Z
UID:94132-1719064800-1719072000@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Can-Do’ Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n学習者の「できる(Can-Do)」を実現する副教材の作成と評価     　 \n言語教育の意義は、21世紀以降大きな変容を遂げてきました。言語教育の場を、学生が社会に能動的に参加し貢献するための準備、あるいは実践の場と捉える認識が顕著になり、それを目標に掲げた教育実践はますます拡大しています。特に、学習のパフォーマンス・ゴールをCan-Do Statementsを用いて明確に示し、そのゴールに向かってコースや授業を設計すること、そして各単元やコース終了時には教師だけでなく学習者自身がゴールの到達度を評価することの必要性が強調されています。 \n本研修会では新たに示唆されている教育法に個々の教師が柔軟に対応できるよう、実践の理論と具体的な方法を再確認したいと思います。研修会のゴールは、レベルと目的に合ったCan-Doを設定し、その達成を目指すための適切な授業案、教材、およびアセスメントを作成できるようになることです。研修では、過去十数年の間に普及した「task-based language learning」「action-oriented approach」などの課題遂行型学習の理論を概観し、その後、適切なCan-Doを立てることに実際に取り組みます。さらに、バックワードデザインに則って、ゴール達成を支える教材の効果的な活用法を検討し、現実的な場面設定に基づくパフォーマンス評価について意見交換を行います。現場での成功例やチャレンジを参加者同士が共有しながら、学習者の能動的な社会参加を目標とする教育についてアイデアを出し合い、互いに学び合う場にできればと考えています。 \n日時：2024年6月22日（土）、7月13日（土）午後2時 ～ 4時（東部夏時間） \n対象者：日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n\nグループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できること（聴講不可）\nPCで参加できること（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可）\n\n※お申し込み多数の場合、カナダ在住の日本語教師の方を優先します。 \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。\n１日目（6月22日）： \n\nJFS\,Candoについて\n評価について（１）\n\n２日目（7月13日）： \n\n評価について（２）\n情報交換会\n質疑応答\n\n講師：櫻井　陽子先生（フォーダム大学・ニューヨーク市立大学バルーク校） \nお茶の水女子大学日本語教育学修士。東京都内の日本語学校に於ける就学生の大学・大学院進学のための日本語教育を経て、2007年よりニューヨーク市の各種日本語教育機関で教務に従事。2012年から2019年にかけて、国際交流基金ニューヨーク日本文化センターJF日本語教育コースの主任講師を務める。在任中はCan-Do Statementsを活用した日本語コースの開発に努めた。現在、フォーダム大学、及びニューヨーク市立大学バルーク校日本語非常勤講師。 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/can-do-workshop/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240623T235900
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240517T152848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T201934Z
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SUMMARY:Katabui\, in the Heart of Okinawa (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Katabui\, in the Heart of Okinawa\nカタブイ 沖縄に生きる\nKatabui\, au cœur d’Okinawa \nFriday\, June 21\, 5:59PM (ET) – Sunday\, June 23\, 11:59PM (ET)\nVirtual Film Screening | Free Admission | Canada-wide \nDirected by Daniel López • 2016 • Documentary • 80 minutes • Presented in Japanese & French with English subtitles • Trailer \n“Katabui” means “squall” in the Okinawan dialect. \nDaniel López knew very little about Okinawa. Seduced by these southern Japanese islands\, once an independent kingdom\, he left Switzerland to settle there. Ten years later\, he shares his fondness for Okinawa but also reflects on the archipelago’s identity\, threatened by the U.S. military presence and excessive urban development.  \nDuring their struggle against the U.S. military bases\, the Okinawan people have found the ability to peacefully resist. They have been able to maintain an indomitable identity\, which fascinates even the mainland Japanese. To understand this peaceful resistance\, Daniel López takes us on a journey into the heart of Okinawa to discover a local belief with inspirational scope. \nThis screening is a part of our ongoing Keep Dancin’\, Okinawa! film series\, celebrating Okinawan stories\, culture\, and history. \nFree to Stream. Register below. \n*After registration\, a streaming link will be sent to you on June 21. You will be able to watch the film anytime between June 21\, 5:59 (ET) to June 23\, 11:59 (ET) regardless of which date option you select in the registration form below. \n\nDirector Profile: \n \nDaniel López was born in Switzerland in 1970 and moved to Okinawa in 2003. In 2010\, he graduated from the University of Arts in Okinawa. He then worked as a photographer\, publisher and TV presenter. In 2015\, he made his first feature-length documentary Katabui\, in the Heart of Okinawa. His film Umui – Guardians of Traditions (2022) was awarded the Grand Prix for Best Anthropological-Ethnographic Film at the 2022 Tokyo Documentary Film Festival. \n\n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katabui/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240522T141648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T180830Z
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SUMMARY:Living with Ceramics in Japan: From Edo (1603-1868) to Meiji (1868-1912)
DESCRIPTION:This online talk will explore how people in Japan used ceramics during the Edo period\, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the archipelago and the samurai held political and military dominance\, and the Meiji period\, when the emperor was symbolically restored to power and modernization transformed the nation. \nUsing extant examples of ceramics from a variety of museum collections\, the lecture will consider ceramics in plebian\, everyday contexts\, used for daily offerings at altars\, for family meals\, or for tea and sake drinking with friends. It will also discuss the use of ceramics in politically and economically significant encounters\, such as gifts to a samurai lord\, meetings between merchants and customers\, tribute offerings to the Tokugawa shoguns\, and diplomatic exchanges between the Meiji government and their global counterparts. \nThis talk is presented to complement our ongoing exhibition titled “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics”. \n\nThe Speaker \nDr. Morgan Pitelka is the Bernard L. Herman Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, with joint appointments in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Department of History. He is a historian of medieval and early modern Japan who focuses on material culture\, environmental history\, and urban history. His new project is an environmental and cultural history of early modern Kyoto. His most recent book\, Reading Medieval Ruins: Urban Life and Destruction in Sixteenth-Century Japan (Cambridge University Press\, 2022) was named one of the ten best humanities books in Asian Studies by the International Convention of Asia Scholars and received the honorable mention for the John Whitney Hall Book Prize in Japanese Studies. \n  \n  \n\nRelated Programming:  \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods\n \nTuesday\, June 18\, 5:30PM – 7:00PM (ET)\nHybrid (Online & In-Person) | JFT Library | Admission Free | Registration Required \nAre you interested in learning deeper about Japanese arts\, as well as the culture and history behind those works of art? Our upcoming hybrid-style book club meeting\, inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition\, invites you to explore the beauty of Japanese ceramics and life during the Edo and Meiji periods through books! No prior knowledge/preparation is required – pick a book from the library’s book list (or bring your own) and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterward\, engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow book\, art\, and history enthusiasts. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your understanding of Japanese arts and culture while connecting with like-minded individuals. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to join this enriching literary and cultural experience! \nDetails here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/living-with-ceramics-in-japan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Talk Event
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240517T164630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T151944Z
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SUMMARY:Information Exchange Meeting for Freelance Teachers 4
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン情報交換会\n第４回フリーランス日本語教師情報交換会\nカナダでフリーランスで日本語を教えていらっしゃる先生方、集まってみませんか。 \n今回は参加者の先生方同士がどのようにフリーランスとして活動されているかを共有する会を予定しています。他の先生方とお話してみたい方は是非お気軽にご参加ください。 \n日時：2024年6月7日（金） 2:00pm ～ 3:00pm（東部時間） \nプログラム： \n\n参加の先生方の事前アンケートの集計結果（匿名）の共有\n事前アンケートで寄せられた質問についての話し合い\n\n対象者：カナダでフリーランスで日本語教師をなさっている方 \n\n北米地域からのご参加も可能ですが人数によってはカナダの先生方を優先させていただきます。\n「フリーランス」につきまして、ご自身がフリーランスであると思われる方（掛け持ちしている、そのうちフリーランスになる予定など）でしたらどなたでもご参加可能です。\n\n使用言語：日本語 \n お申し込み：参加ご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n\nお申し込みの際の事前アンケートの集計結果は情報交換会で共有いたします。\nお申込者が５名未満の場合は中止となります。\n\nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/language-teachers-freelance4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240517T175900
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240519T235900
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240501T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T031453Z
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SUMMARY:BL Metamorphosis (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:BL Metamorphosis\nメタモルフォーゼの縁側 \nFriday\, May 17\, 5:59PM (ET) – Sunday\, May 19\, 11:59PM (ET)\nVirtual Film Screening | Free to Stream | Canada-wide \nDirected by KARIYAMA Shinsuke • 2022 • Comedy / Slice of Life • 118 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nIchinoi\, a 75-year-old woman living a peaceful life\, unwittingly buys a Boy’s Love manga one day…and is fascinated by what she finds inside. When she returns to the bookstore to buy the next volume\, the high school girl working there–Urara\, a seasoned BL fan–notices a budding fangirl when she sees one. When Urara offers to help Ichinoi explore this whole new world of fiction\, the two dive into BL fandom together\, and form an unlikely friendship along the way. \nBL Metamorphosis is a live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name by TSURUTANI Kaori\, which garnered awards such as the New Face Award of the Manga Division at the Japan Media Arts Festival\, and was also ranked #1 in the women’s category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (meaning “this manga is amazing!”)\, a renowned annual manga magazine. \nCo-presented by the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nPre-recorded introduction by TSURUTANI Kaori to play before the film. \nStream / Save The Date \n\nVanCAF Featured Guest Biography: \n \nBorn in 1982 in Toyama Prefecture\, TSURUTANI Kaori made her manga debut in 2007 after winning silver in the 52nd Tetsuya Chiba Awards for her story Okina Daidokoro (Big Kitchen). She went on to receive the New Face Award in the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Division for her series BL Metamorphosis\, which was adapted into a live action film in 2022. She is also the author of don’t like this and has contributed to stories to such manga anthologies as Ironna Watashi ga Honto no Watashi (All These Mes are the Real Me) and BL First Crush Anthology: Five Seconds Before We Fall in Love. She currently lives in Tokyo. \n—Vancouver Comic Arts Festival \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/bl-metamorphosis-vancaf/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240405T212026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191549Z
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SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 6th Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou 6th Online Seminar – Parental Conversation Strategies to Encourage Children’s Use of Japanese\n日本語で育てよう　第6回オンラインセミナー\n子どもの日本語使用を促す親の会話ストラテジー\n\n  \n2024 年4月28 日(日) 19:30 – 21:30 ( カナダ東部夏時間)） オンライン開催　参加費無料 \n子どもたちは多言語環境に住んでいるとしても、親が話しかけることばを含め、彼らが触れているすべての言語を使うわけではありません。カナダでは英語、またはフランス語のように社会で優勢な言語が彼らにとっても強い言語になることがよくあります。親が日本語で話しかけ、それを理解していても、子どもにとって強い言語でしか話さなくなることもあるでしょう。では、子どもが家庭のことばの日本語を話すように促し続けるため、私たちに何かできることがあるでしょうか。今回のセミナーでは、その工夫のひとつ、子どもが家庭の言語を使って話すように促す会話のストラテジーを紹介します。また、その他にも親ができることを一緒に考えてみましょう。 \n講師: 中村ジェニス先生( 教育学博士） \n神奈川大学外国語学部准教授。マレーシアで複数の言語に触れて育ち、日本語を第6 言語／ 方言として習得。過去1 7 年間で1 0 0 以上の国際結婚家庭に関わり、子どものバイリンガリズムについて研究。親子間のやりとりや家族の言語方針を調査し、家庭内バイリンガリズムにおいてどのような障壁があるかを明らかにしようとしている。1 0 代の息子を和・英バイリンガルとして育てている。 \nお申込み：2024年4月26日(金)までにこちらのリンクからお申し込みください。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com (三井・青木) \n共催：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T204000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240409T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T193022Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (59)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会トップページ：https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/teachers/sawakai/ \n第59回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年4月24日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（山岳部夏時間） 8:00pm ～ 8:40pm（東部夏時間）\n \n*通常と時間が変わりますので、ご注意ください。\n*お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+59&iso=20240424T20&p1=250&am=40 \nトピック：日本語上級専門家　着任！\n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、3月に着任された国際交流基金からアルバータ州教育省へ派遣された日本語上級専門家の自己紹介と懇親会です。新任の日本語上級専門家やカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、ご参加ください！ \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240424/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240310T235900
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240222T190823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T031508Z
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SUMMARY:Living The Game (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:Living The Game\nFriday\, March 8\, 6:00PM – Sunday\, March 10\, 11:59PM (ET)\nVirtual Film Screening | Canada-Wide | Admission Free \nDirected by GOTSU Takao • 2017 • Documentary • 88 minutes • Presented in Japanese\, English\, French\, and Mandarin with English subtitles • Trailer \nThe world of professional video-gaming is a high stakes arena where cash prizes are worth millions\, and international fame and glory await the best. But who are these pro gamers\, and what does it take to become a true legend? \nUMEHARA Daigo\, “The Beast\,” is the world’s greatest ever Street Fighter player. For Momichi his young rival\, Daigo seems untouchable\, until a tournament victory places the legend in his sights. But what Momichi and the other challengers – Luffy from France\, Justin from the USA\, and GamerBee from Taiwan – are learning\, Daigo knows only too well: living the game is not just about winning and losing\, and victory can be as poisonous as defeat. \nIn the gaming world they are heroes\, but in society pro gamers are still seen as social outcasts or even addicts. Three years in the making\, Living The Game profiles five young pro gamers from Japan\, France\, USA\, and Taiwan\, as they go head-to-head in tournaments around the world. From Tokyo to Las Vegas\, we follow their highs and lows as they land huge sponsorship deals\, attract devoted fan bases and above all\, live the game. \nFree to stream. Register below. \n  \n\nRelated Programming: \n \nImmerse Deeper into the World of Japanese Video Games with JFT Library  \nJFT Library presents a curated selection of physical and electronic books on Japanese video games in English and Japanese. Whether you’re a seasoned video game player or a curious observer\, explore the cultural impact\, historical context\, and personal stories behind the world of Japanese video games before or after the virtual film screening! You can borrow our physical items by visiting JFT library in person during our hours and/or borrow ebooks by accessing JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7. \nCheck JFT Library Item List (PDF) to help you decide which item to explore! \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/living-the-game/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T151500
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240209T202604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203113Z
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji - For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji – For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language\n  \n \nWhen we are already using Chinese characters in our native language\, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just like we do in Chinese. This does not always work though\, because while there are certainly many things in common\, there are also many differences that someone who knows Chinese characters should keep in mind to really master the language. \nJoin us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar\, where we will explore the differences between Kanji in Japanese and Chinese\, and learn strategies to improve your Japanese fluency. \nSaturday February 24 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday February 23 \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji is used in Japanese\, and compare it with its use in Chinese.\nLearn how to accurately distinguish\, use and balance native Japanese words and Chinese-derived words.\nExplore strategies to effectively learn written as well as spoken Japanese.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\n\n\n\nUse Chinese characters in their native language\, and\nHave at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-chinese-char-native/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240209T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T144811Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語教師のための外国語学習体験\nJFT Online Foreign Language Learning Experience for Japanese Language Teachers\n  \nJF日本語教育スタンダード準拠 国際交流基金オフィシャル日本語コースブック『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』を利用した外国語の授業を体験してみませんか？「まるごと」教材を利用した未知の言語の授業を学習者として体験し、「まるごと」が提案している教授方法について振り返ることを目的とした研修です。未知の言語での授業体験を通して、学習者が「まるごと」での指導をどのように感じるかについての意見交換を行います。今回はトルコ語での学習体験を予定しています。 \nご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください \n日時：2024年2月15日、22日（木）午後7時 ～ 9時（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：2月8日（木） \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着20名まで） \n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる方（聴講不可） \n※PCで参加できる方（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n※トルコ語の知識や学習経験がない方が優先されます。（同研修は未知の言語の学習体験が目的です。） \n使用言語：トルコ語、日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。 \n\nトルコ語でまるごとA1（入門）レベル体験（１日目：かつどう、２日目：りかい）\n参加者による感想、気づきなどについて意見交換\n講師による授業解説\n質疑応答\n\n講師：呉屋　由郁子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop240215/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240214T151258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T023831Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240209T210343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T191653Z
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SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 5th Online Seminar - Creating Community for Parents and Children
DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou  5th Online Seminar – Creating Community for Parents and Children\n日本語で育てよう　第5回オンラインセミナー「親子で参加できるコミュニティ作り」\n\n  \n2024年1月28日（日）13:30〜15:30（東部時間） Zoom使用　参加費無料 \n第5回となる今回は、親子で楽しむ活動を10年以上も続けコ ミュニティを育ててこられたお二人をゲストに迎え、お話を伺います。 \n\n親子参加型「わらべうた」体験\nインタビュー\n小グループで情報交換\n\n…を予定 \nお申込み：2024年1月25日(木)までにこちらのリンクからお申し込みください。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com (三井・青木) \n後援：Japanese Studies Program\, York University
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events,Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T151500
DTSTAMP:20260618T215430
CREATED:20240209T201311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203503Z
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SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji\n  \n \nFor many learners of Japanese\, Kanji is often considered to be a significant hurdle in mastering the language. Join us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar\, where we will delve into different ways to think of\, organize\, and learn Kanji effectively.  \nSaturday January 20 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday January 19 \n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji came to be\, and different ways it is used in the language\nConsider different ways to look at and organize Kanji to better remember them\, shifting your perspective from looking at Kanji as just “characters”.\nEvaluate how you’re learning Kanji now\, and explore strategies that suit you to be able to use and understand more Kanji.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDo you use Chinese characters/Kanji in your native language?\nClick here to jump to our other Kanji seminar on Feb. 24 designed just for you!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada with at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\n**The maximum number of registrants has been reached for the seminar on January 20. Please reach out to koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp if you would like to be added to a waiting list.** \nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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