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SUMMARY:FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2025 @ JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:*The FukuBookLoan Lucky Bags event ended on January 31. Thank you to all those who participated! \nFor those who are curious about what items were included in all those bags\, click here to find out the secret contents! We hope you enjoyed experiencing the Japanese New Year custom and that this event has helped you discover new favourite authors\, amazing film titles\, and interesting topics to explore! \n*Search the Library’s Online Catalogue to see if the items are currently available to borrow or place hold. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website or newsletter for future event information. \n\n \nNew Year\, New Routine? Ring in 2025 with our program inspired by Japan’s beloved New Year tradition “Fukubukuro” (福袋)\, or lucky bag! \nStarting Tuesday\, January 7th\, 2025\, JFT Library Card holders can grab a FukuBookLoan lucky bag\, containing a secret selection of books and/or audiovisual materials to borrow from the Library. Enjoy serendipitous discovery from a curated selection of novels\, manga\, DVD/BR\, and more books about Japan or by Japanese authors! You might discover your new favourite authors\, amazing film titles\, and intriguing topics that you never knew existed! \n\nWhat is Fukubukuro (福袋)?\nFukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”) is a Japanese New Year custom where people buy mysterious sealed bags that are sold for a set price during the New Year period. Many shops\, businesses and department stores take part in this tradition and the sales begin on the first business day of the New Year. They typically contain products centred around a specific theme. Usually\, the bags are sold at a substantial discount and much less expensive than if you were to buy each item in the bag separately. The Fukubukuro is a very popular\, thrilling and highly anticipated event and people often even line up for hours to get the bags. \nThe term “fuku” (福) means “good fortune” or “luck”\, and “fukuro” (袋) – conjugated into “bukuro” – means “bag”. \n*The items in the JFT Library’s FukuBookLoan bags are for borrowing only\, and not for sales or giveaways. You must check them out at the library counter and return them to the Library by the due date. \n\nHow to participate in the FukuBookLoan event\n*Please note the FukuBookLoan event ends when all bags are gone or on Friday\, January 31st\, 2025 at 4:30 pm (whichever is faster). \n1. Get or renew JFT Library Card \n・You need to have a valid JFT Library card (free of charge) to receive a FukuBookLoan lucky bag.\n・To apply for a new library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online and show your photo ID along with proof of address at the Library counter. Please note the library card is valid for one year and needs to be renewed with a valid ID. \n2. Select a theme tag and pick up a FukuBookLoan bag with the corresponding theme at the Library Counter\n・Visit the JFT Library during the Library’s opening hours in January\n・Pick up a bag-shaped note with a bag theme from the FukuBookLoan rack. *One bag maximum per library cardholder\n・Bring the note to the library counter. Staff will grab a bag from the storage and proceed with the checkouts.\n・Each bag contains 3 to 4 items. Please note those items will be counted toward the maximum number of items that can be checked out from the Library\, which is 15 total items (a 5-item limit for periodicals and audiovisual materials). \n3. Enjoy serendipitous discovery & share your thoughts!\n・Take the FukuBookLoan bag home and enjoy discovering what’s inside!\n・If you are an active social media user\, feel free to post about the items in the bag and the FukuBookLoan experience using the hashtag #JFTLibrary \n4. Return the items by the due date\n・ The items in the bag are for loan and must be returned to the Library within a 3-week loan period (may be renewed once for another 3 weeks if there are no holds pending). \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukubukuro2025/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Before the Coffee Gets Cold by KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu!\n  \nSharing some comments from our participants!\n“There was a much bigger crowd today and yet everyone\, I think\, could be heard and was give a chance to share their views\, each of which was brilliant.\nThere was a tiny bit of mic issues since it was much large group but it was in no way a show stopper. I personally enjoyed the session. \nI got a see so many perspectives and I leave the session knowing that like me many people genuinely enjoyed very similar aspects of the story. Thank you for hosting and conducting these book clubs. Looking forward to attending all future book club meetings!”—Johan \n“Risa\, Emi\, Thank you so much for organizing the book club. The topics and questions were excellent and really enhanced the discussion.” — Anonymous  \n“I really enjoy meeting others interested in literature\, and because the group appears to be very multicultural\, we share an equally diverse range of opinions. I love it.” — Lori \n\nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid)\, we will discuss KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu’s novel: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (the original Japanese version: 川口俊和著『コーヒーが冷めないうちに』)! \nJoin us in person or virtually to explore this mesmerizing first book of the global bestselling series! Set in a mysterious café where customers can travel back in time\, the novel offers a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the choices we make in the flow of time. This book club meeting is a particularly special occasion as we prepare to welcome the author KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu to Toronto! He will be a featured guest at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) 2024. Let’s dive deep into this heartwarming and thought-provoking novel together with fellow lovers of literature and Japanese culture! \nFor those new to the book club or if you just want to listen this time\, we also have a small number of “Observer” slots! First-time participants are always welcome! \nP.S. A special video message from Mr. KAWAGUCHI will be exclusively shared with book club participants! \nRegister Here \n*JFT Book Club (Hybrid) is now fully booked. However\, waitlist is available on Eventbrite. Please note that we cannot guarantee a spot. \n*Please be aware that space may be limited.  \n*Depending on the number of participants and how the discussion goes\, we might extend the end time until 7:30 pm (EDT). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 7:00 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.  \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB?\nYou can read a book by yourself\, but when you read something thought-provoking or moving\, it’s natural to want to discuss it with someone else. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds\, find new and interesting books\, authors\, or themes\, and develop a richer understanding of Japan that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! \n  \nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n1. Once you register for the event\, you will receive guiding questions to help you think more deeply about the manga. \n2. On the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada). *How to find us: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n3. We will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants) \n4. Depending on the number of the participants\, we will break into a few small groups to discuss questions so that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. \n5. After each breakout session\, each group will share what they have discussed with other groups. \n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHERE YOU CAN FIND THE BOOK?\nBefore the Coffee Gets Cold (physical copies and ebook/audiobook) and the original Japanese version『コーヒーが冷めないうちに』(physical copies) are available at JFT Library! The checkout of the physical copies are limited to JFT Book Club participants for a 1-week loan period (non-renewable).  \n*The physical copies of the series #2 Tales from the Cafe (『この嘘がばれないうちに』)\, the series #3 Before Your Memory Fades (『思い出が消えないうちに』)\, the series #4 Before We Say Goodbye (『さよならも言えないうちに』)  and the series #5 『やさしさを忘れぬうちに』are currently in-library use only until the end of Toronto International Festival of Authors 2024 (September 19 – 29\, 2024). You may place a hold request to check out those titles once they become available for circulation. \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n  Borrow Ebook/Audiobook    Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n  \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the physical copies\, click here. \n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n Before the Coffee Gets Cold (The original Japanese version:『コーヒーが冷めないうちに』)\nWritten by KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu \nTranslated by Geoffrey Trousselot \nPublished by Hanover Square Press\, 2020 \n  \nIf you could go back in time\, who would you want to meet? \nIn a small back alley of Tokyo\, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. Local legend says that this shop offers something else besides coffee—the chance to travel back in time. \nOver the course of one summer\, four customers visit the café in the hopes of making that journey. But time travel isn’t so simple\, and there are rules that must be followed. Most important\, the trip can last only as long as it takes for the coffee to get cold. \nHeartwarming\, wistful\, mysterious and delightfully quirky\, Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s internationally bestselling novel explores the age-old question: What would you change if you could travel back in time? \n— from Publisher’s website \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nToshikazu Kawaguchi was born in Osaka\, Japan\, in 1971. He has produced\, directed and written for the theatrical group Sonic Snail. As a playwright\, his works include COUPLE\, Sunset Song and family time. His play Before the Coffee Gets Cold won the grand prize at the Suginami Drama Festival. His debut novel of the same name\, Before the Coffee Gets Cold has become an international bestseller and has been adapted for the screen. \nClick here to see PDF file of author details\, book list and TIFA related event info. \n  \n\nRelated Programming:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Secrets of a Time-Traveling Café @ Toronto International Festival of Authors\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 27 @ 7:00 PMIn-Person @ Harbourfront Centre | Paid event | Pass required \n\n\n\nDetails Here \n \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods – June 18\, 2024 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori – April 18\, 2024 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko – February 13\, 2024 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations – November 16\, 2023 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023 \n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n\n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n\n \nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-hybrid_kawaguchi/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival 2024 at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who joined Tanabata Star Festival 2024 at JFT Library! \n*For those who have not yet had the chance to fill in the questionnaire\, it would be of great help to us if you could complete this by Tuesday\, July 16. As we strive to continually improve and create more inspiring experiences for our patrons\, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future events! \nHere are some lovely comments from our patrons who completed our questionnaire and agreed to share: \n🌟 “Very nice and engaging event\, slice of Japanese culture\, really enjoyed it.. thanks for hosting this event 🙂 ” — Aish \n🌟 “Excellent event!” — Sherry  \n🌟 “We loved it\, so much fun! We have learned a lot!” — Anonymous \n🌟 “Amazing event for my kids to be connected to our culture. Thank you!” — Anonymous \nMissed the event? Our sasa bamboo tree\, food samples and masks are still on display until Tuesday\, July 30th. You are welcome to add your own wishes when you visit the library during our opening hours! \nClick here to see event photos! \n\n  \n  \n \n\n Tanabata Star Festival (七夕祭り) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration\, creativity\, and heartfelt wishes at JFT Library!\n \n Join us with your friends and family on this joyous occasion and engage in a variety of activities that will transport you to the heart of Tanabata\, including:  \n  \n \nTanzaku Wish Card\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nWrite your desires and aspirations on a tanzaku wish card (a colourful strip of paper)\, then hang it on sasa (bamboo branch). \n  \n\nKamishibai Storytelling\n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm \nListen to the mesmerizing art of kamishibai\, a traditional Japanese form of street theatre and storytelling\, where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration! This year\, we will be presenting two classic folklore stories: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Story of Tanabata  『たなばたものがたり』\nThe Mouse’s Wedding  『ねずみのよめいり』\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan. For our Tanabata Star Festival\, we have prepared an origami fishing pond instead. Try catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod! \n  \n \nUchiwa Making Workshop\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm \nUnleash your creativity with paper craft and make your own uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)! The quintessential Japanese hand fans are most often seen in summer\, for creating a cooling breeze and adding a stylish touch when wearing yukata at summer festivals. Join us for a fun\, creative session and take home a piece of Japanese culture! \n  \n \nYukata Dress Up\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nDon’t miss the chance to try on a Yukata (a traditional Japanese garment worn during the summer season). Feel a connection to the vibrant traditions of Japan! \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm\, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm\, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm \nCapture the memories of this special day at our photo booth with entertaining props and a festive backdrop! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n  \n  \n  \nClick here to download a PDF file of Tanabata Star Festival activities schedule
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2024/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) - Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: BL Metamorphosis by TSURUTANI Kaori!\n \nSharing some comments from our participants!\n“My first time coming to the JFT Book club\, I enjoyed meeting new people. I had lost myself in the discussion\, it was a fun group. It was interesting to hear everyone’s opinions and experiences.”—Sarah L.\n \n“This was an amazing meeting! Thank you Risa and Emi. I got a lot of good opinions from everyone. I believe everyone enjoyed similar aspects through different sections and panels of the story. At the end of the day we all related to Ichinoi and would like to be like her with an open mind when we get to that stage.\nThank you for passing the microphone around and for all the moving around that was coordinated with the in-person participants. Really appreciated everyone’s assistance in making this a great meeting. I hope everyone online enjoyed the session as much as I did. I sadly couldn’t attend the Mild Vertigo session but I am very much looking forward to any Book Club meeting you have in the future.”\n—Johan \n“Thank you very much for the wonderful event! I look forward to attending more book clubs in the future.”—Janel\n \n\n\nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid)\, we will discuss Volume 1 of TSURUTANI Kaori’s manga (Japanese comic) BL Metamorphosis (the original Japanese version: 鶴谷香央理作『メタモルフォーゼの縁側』)! \nJoin us in person or virtually to dive deep into this refreshing tale showcasing the transformative power of manga forging meaningful connections across different ages\, genders\, and cultures! In this heartwarming and award-winning manga\, a 75-year-old woman and a high school girl develop an intergenerational friendship through a shared passion for BL (or “Boys Love”: manga genre features male-male relationships). Whether you’re a seasoned manga lover or new to the genre\, don’t miss this opportunity to connect and discuss with readers from different backgrounds and discover the magic of manga!  \nFor those new to the book club or if you just want to listen this time\, we also have a small number of “Observer” slots! \nP.S. Exciting news just in! The manga artist TSURUTANI Kaori is coming to Canada as a special guest for the 2024 Vancouver Comic Arts Festival! It’s perfect timing to delve into her work leading up to the artist’s international appearance! \nRegister Here \n*Please be aware that space may be limited.  \n*Depending on the number of participants and how the discussion goes\, we might extend the end time until 8 pm (EDT). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 7:30 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. First-time participants are always welcome! \n\n\n\n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB?\nYou can read a book by yourself\, but when you read something thought-provoking or moving\, it’s natural to want to discuss it with someone else. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds\, find new and interesting books\, authors\, or themes\, and develop a richer understanding of Japan that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! \n  \n\nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n1. Once you register for the event\, you will receive guiding questions to help you think more deeply about the book. \n2. On the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada).  \n*How to find us: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n3. We will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants) \n4. Depending on the number of the participants\, we will break into a few small groups to discuss questions so that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. \n5. After each breakout session\, each group will share what they have discussed with other groups. \n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\n\n\n\nWHERE YOU CAN FIND A BOOK TO READ?\nThe copies of BL Metamorphosis (physical book & ebook) are available at JFT Library! The checkout of the physical copies of the English version is limited to JFT Book Club participants only for a 1-week loan period (non-renewable).  \n*NEW* The physical copies of the original Japanese version『メタモルフォーゼの縁側』are available for in-library use from April 12 at JFT Library. \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here.\n  Borrow Ebook   Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the book copies\, click here.\n\n\n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n BL Metamorphosis (原書:『メタモルフォーゼの縁側』)\nStory & Art by TSURUTANI Kaori  \nTranslated by Jocelyne Allen \nPublished by Seven Seas (April 28\, 2020) \n  \nIn this heartwarming and award-winning manga\, an elderly woman and a high school girl develop a beautiful friendship through their shared passion for Boys’ Love.\n\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.\n\n“…a refreshing intergenerational friendship tale in which one’s gender isn’t a restriction when it comes to being a fan of media about romantic relationships between men… Reminiscent of Princess Jellyfish\, this female-centric view of a subgenre usually known for its steamier aspects offers an unusual and endearing twist to manga’s expected pairings.” – Publishers Weekly\n\n— from Publisher’s website\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nTSURUTANI Kaori was born in Toyama Prefecture in 1982. In 2007\, her manga “Okina Daidokoro” won the runner-up award at the 52nd Chiba Tetsuya Awards. TSURUTANI’s first serialized manga was “don’t like this”\, which ran on web magazine LIKE THIS. Her current manga\, “Metamorphose no engawa (BL Metamorphosis)”\, has been serialized on the web comic platform Comic Newtype since November 2017. The manga has gained fans among both men and women across a range of age groups\, and has been selected by many as one of the top manga of the year\, including Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2019 (#1 for women)\, THE BEST MANGA 2019 Kono Manga o Yome! (#1) and Bros. Comic Awards 2018 (first prize). In 2019\, TSURUTANI won the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Division New Face Award. \n \nABOUT THE TRANSLATOR\nJocelyne Allen is a Japanese translator and interpreter and has translated hundreds of short stories\, novels\, and manga\, including the Eisner Award-winning Frankenstein by Junji Ito and the critically acclaimed Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani. As an interpreter\, she has worked with Japan’s most celebrated authors and artists\, including Sayaka Murata\, Nagata Kabi\, Kyoko Nakajima\, and Asano Inio. @brainvsbook\n\n\n\n \nPrevious Book Clubs\n\n\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid): Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko – February 13\, 2024 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations – November 16\, 2023 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n\n\n \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n\n\n \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n\n\n \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\n\n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\n\n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\n\n \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\n\n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\n\n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\n\n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-hybrid_manga-blmetamorphosis/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2024 @ JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year’s culture of Fukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”)\, returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – “FukuBookLoan!” \nStarting Friday\, January 5th\, 2024\, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag\, containing secret selections of books and/or audiovisual materials to borrow from the Library. Enjoy serendipitous discovery from a curated selection of novels\, manga\, DVD/BR\, and more books about Japan or by Japanese authors! \n\nWhat is Fukubukuro (福袋)?\nFukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”) is a Japanese New Year custom where people buy mysterious sealed bags that are sold for a set price during the New Year period. Many shops\, businesses and department stores take part in this tradition and the sales begin on the first business day of the New Year. They typically contain products centred around a specific theme. Usually\, the bags are sold at a substantial discount and much less expensive than if you were to buy each item in the bag separately. The Fukubukuro is a very popular\, thrilling and highly anticipated event and people often even line up for hours to get the bags. \nThe term “fuku” (福) means “good fortune” or “luck”\, and “fukuro” (袋) – conjugated into “bukuro” – means “bag”. \n*The items in the JFT Library’s FukuBookLoan bags are for borrowing only\, and not for sales or giveaways. You must check them out and return them to the Library by the due date. \n\nHow to participate in the FukuBookLoan event\n*Please note the FukuBookLoan event ends when the bags run out or on Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 at 4:30 pm (whichever is faster). \n1. Get or renew JFT Library Card \n・You need to have a valid JFT Library card to receive a FukuBookLoan bag.\n・To apply for a new library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online and show your photo ID along with proof of address at the Library counter. Please note the library card is valid for one year and needs to be renewed with a valid ID. \n2. Select a theme tag and pick up a FukuBookLoan bag with the corresponding theme at the Library Counter\n・Visit the JFT Library during the Library’s opening hours in January\n・Pick up a bag-shaped note with a bag theme from the FukuBookLoan table. *One bag maximum per library cardholder\n・Bring the note to the library counter. Staff will grab a bag from the storage and proceed with the checkouts.\n・Each bag contains 3 to 4 items. Please note those items will be counted toward the maximum number of items that can be checked out from the Library\, which is 15 total items (a 5-item limit for periodicals and audiovisual materials). \n3. Enjoy serendipitous discovery & share your thoughts!\n・Take the FukuBookLoan bag home and enjoy discovering what’s inside!\n・If you are an active social media user\, feel free to post about the items in the bag and the FukuBookLoan experience using the hashtag #JFTLibrary \n4. Return the items by the due date\n・ The items in the bag are for loan and must be returned to the Library within a 3-week loan period (may be renewed once for another 3 weeks if there are no holds pending). You can keep the bag (JFT bag) for yourself. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukubukuro2024/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Holiday Reading Recommendations! \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“It was fun to see some great recommendations like “How do you live”\, “The boy and the dog”\, “Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman”. I felt everyone brought up distinct books and manga that were very interesting. Each one sounded very entertaining. It was a great opportunity to interact with fellow book and manga fans. I truly enjoyed it…Keep up the good work Risa and Emi. Thank you for conducting the event! Looking forward to the next one!”\n—Johan  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n  \nCheck out the list of books that were selected by the book club participants below or download the full list PDF file with the books synopsis and links. \n\n\n\n\n	TitleAuthorGenre\n\n\n\n\n	Before the Coffee Gets Cold [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]KAWAGUCHI ToshikazuLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\n\n\n	Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist's Journey [Ebook]\n\nかくかくしかじか [Physical book]HIGASHIMURA AkikoManga\, Autobiography\n\n\n	Blind Willow\, Sleeping Woman [Physical book or Ebook]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Short Stories\,  Magical Realism\n\n\n	Golden Kamuy [Ebook]\n\nゴールデンカムイ [Physical book]NODA SatoruManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Adventure\n\n\n	How Do You Live? [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\n君たちはどう生きるか [Physical book or Manga]YOSHINO GenzaburoYoung Adult Literature\,\nComing of Age\n\n\n	Kowloon Generic Romance [Physical book]\n\n九龍ジェネリックロマンス [Physical book]MAYUZUKI JunManga\, Romance\, Sci-Fi\n\n\n	Norwegian Wood  [Physical book or Ebook or Audiobook]\n\nノルウェイの森 [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	Rurouni Kenshin*\nるろうに剣心*\n*Not in JFT Library Collection. Live-action movies DVDs available at JFT Library. WATSUKI NobuhiroManga\, Historical Fiction\, \nAction & Advenute\n\n\n\n	Snow Country [Physical book or Ebook]KAWABATA YasunariLiterary Fiction\, Romance\n\n\n	The Boy and the Dog [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n少年と犬 [Physical book]HASE SeishūLiterary Fiction\, Animal\n\n\n	The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World [Physical book]Laura Imai MessinaLiterary Fiction\, Cultural Heritage\n\n\n	Triton Of The Sea [Physical book or Ebook]TEZUKA OsamuManga\, Fantasy\n\n\n	1Q84 [Physical book or Ebook]\n\n1Q84（いちきゅうはちよん） [Physical book]MURAKAMI HarukiLiterary Fiction\, Magical Realism\, Romance\, Fantasy\, Mystery\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n \nEnjoy the Simple Pleasure of Reading in Silence & Discover Your Perfect Holiday Read at JFT Book Club (Hybrid)– With Silent Reading Time –! \nJoin our next JFT Book Club (Hybrid) meeting where you are invited to read a book in silence in the library (or wherever you want if participating virtually) and engage in optional discussion with fellow book lovers interested in Japanese culture. \nThe theme for the upcoming book club is holiday readings. There are no assigned readings — you choose a book\, manga\, ebook\, or audiobook about Japan\, or any title by Japanese author(s) that you want to recommend to fellow participants. \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?\nMany of us simply want more time to read but cannot squeeze the time in\, as we have too many distractions and interruptions in our daily lives to concentrate on reading. JFT Book Club with Silent Reading Time offers a sanctuary to indulge in the simple pleasure of reading\, surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who share your love for literature. \nIn addition\, we provide an optional space for those who wish to connect and discuss their reading experiences with others. Engage in conversations at your comfort level and learn new perspectives from other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! It’s a safe space where your thoughts and impressions are valued\, regardless of whether you choose to actively participate or quietly absorb the conversations around you. \nWe welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to discover the joy of silent reading without the pressures of finishing an assigned book on time and/or participating in mandatory discussions. \nRegister Here     \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person\, by phone\, email\, or via contact form. \n\nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n\nOnce you register for the event\, find a book to read based on the criteria listed in WHAT BOOK TO BRING? (see below) or from JFT Library’s collection.\n\nOn the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada).\n*Click here to check how to get to our Library.\nWe will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants)\nParticipants will share their books and why they pick them up (2-3 minutes each)\n45-minute Silent Reading Time: Participants will read the book they bring or the one recommended by other participants anywhere in the library or wherever they want if participating virtually.\nOptional Discussion Time: We will share what we have learned\, what we think about the depiction of Japanese culture\, favourite moments from your chosen book\, suggestions for perfect holiday reads\, etc.\n\n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHAT BOOK TO BRING? \n\nA book to bring can be either a physical book\, ebook\, or audiobook that meets the following criteria:\n\nTheme: A book you want to recommend or are planning to read as a holiday reading (i.e.\, fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga about Japan; fiction\, nonfiction\, or manga written by Japanese authors).\nLanguage: Books can be written in any language (i.e. English\, Japanese\, French) but the book club will be in English\nA book of choice has to be part of JFT Library’s collection. You can search whether the book is part of our collection on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to confirm the availability.\n\n\nParticipants can either bring the book you currently have on loan\, or bring their own copy from home.\nDuring the silent reading time\, you can read either the book you bring\, or other participants’ recommendations to try something new.\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! Check out our Inventorial and Thematic Book Lists to get an idea for your next book.\n\nTo get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto – September 28\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022  \n \nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021  \n \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020  \n \nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020  \n \nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020  \n \nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020  \n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019  \n \nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019  \n \nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019  \n \nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-silent-holiday2023/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T014913
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SUMMARY:Cancelled-Kamishibai Storytelling —The Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God & The Three Magic Charms—
DESCRIPTION:Postponed until further notice -> Rescheduled to Saturday\, December 9th. \n Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! JFT Library will celebrate Halloween with tales of yokai\, Japanese ghosts\, goblins\, and mysterious creatures from folklore through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! Prepare to be captivated by two spellbinding stories: \n\nThe Goblin\, The Water Imp and The Thunder God (『てんぐとかっぱとかみなりどん』)\nThe Three Magic Charms (『たべられたやまんば』)\n\n*Our Kamishibai storytelling will be in English\, so you don’t need Japanese language ability. \n*Admission is free\, and no registration is required—just come with your family and friends! \nWe encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of Halloween by dressing up in costumes and getting candy for trick-or-treating! \nWhether you’re a family with little ones or someone eager to discover the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling\, don’t miss this unique event to foster friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and Canada\, celebrating the magic of Kamishibai and Halloween at the same time!   \n\nWhat is Kamishibai?\nKamishibai (紙芝居\, literally meaning “paper drama”) is a traditional Japanese street theatre where folk tales and children’s stories are brought to life through vibrant illustrations and dynamic narration.   \n \n \n \n  \n\nJFT Library Items on Yokai\nFeel free to explore our physical collection (and/or JF Canada Digital Library\, which is available 24/7)  before or after the Kamishibai storytelling event! \nWhether you’re a fan of manga/anime featuring yokai characters\, looking for engaging reads for young readers\, or simply curious to learn about the rich history and folklore surrounding these enigmatic creatures\, our collection has something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into the mystical world of yokai! \nCheck JFT Library Item List  to help you decide which item to explore. \nApply for a new JFT library card or renew your expired card here. \n\nRelated events:\n\nLive Foley Workshop: Sounds of Cinema with KOYAMA Goro \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 17\, 6:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nWorkshop Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nSummer Days With Coo \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 21\, 5:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nFilm Screening @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nDomesticating the Kappa\, Or: What do Yokai Mean? \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 26\, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) \n\n\n\nLecture Event @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required \nRegister Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/halloween2023_kamishibai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230928T200000
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SUMMARY:JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Manga: Planetes by YUKIMURA Makoto! \nFor those who missed the book club but are interested in reading Planetes by yourself\, click here to check out the Guiding Question Slides prepared by JFT Library Staff\, which includes questions and themes to help you think more deeply about the manga. Hope this helps enhance your reading experience! \n  \nSharing some comments from our participants! \n“Really excellent service! Truly enjoyed all the discussions. I really liked the varied number of interests that everyone brought to the table. Genuinely enjoyed the discussion of both my online group as well as the in-person group.Thank you to whoever listed down the discussion points. For Planetes\, listing down a few topics from such a large number of themes and characters is extremely difficult and you did a fantastic job! It helped me and the online group really narrow down our discussion points. Thank you for the ice breakers and for keeping this session in Hybrid mode.”—Johan  \n“This had the best discussion out of the three book club sessions I’ve been to. I think having just one book is the best way to do this.”—Anonymous \n“Great discussion! I should completely read the manga before I join…”—Anonymous \n“It can’t be helped\, but it’d be great if each topic can have slightly longer discussion time.”—philbertlui \n  \nHere are favourite manga/literature shared during the book club’s icebreaking activity. Find your next great reads! \n \n\nGolden Kamuy by NODA Satoru*\nHunter x Hunter by TOGASHI Yoshihiro*\nKodomo no Omocha (Kodocha) by OBANA Miho\nObasan by Joy Kogawa*\nFull Metal Alchemist by ARAKAWA Hiromu*\nBlack Swan by YAMAGISHI Ryoko\nTo Your Eternity by OIMA Yoshitoki*\nDorohedoro by Q Hayashida\nYokohama Kaidashi Kikou by ASHINANO Hitoshi\nChainsaw Man by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki*\nKowloon Generic Romance by MAYUZUKI Jun*\nSilver Spoon by ARAKAWA Hiromu*\nVinland Saga by YUKIMURA Makoto*\nThey Were Eleven by HAGIO Moto\n\n*: Available at JFT Library or JF Canada/USA Digital Library \n  \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website and newsletters for future book club information. \n  \n\n  \n \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club Online\, we will discuss YUKIMURA Makoto’s manga (Japanese comic): Planetes\, Volume 1 (the original Japanese version:『プラネテス』Volume 1-2)! \nJoin us in person or virtually to dive deep into this award-winning sci-fi manga with a remarkably realistic depiction of space and a moving story with philosophical themes and rich human drama of international characters! The author\, globally renowned manga artist YUKIMURA Makoto is making his first visit to Canada as a featured guest of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) 2023! Let’s enjoy this thought-provoking story together with other manga lovers from different cultural backgrounds! \nFor those new to the book club or if you just want to listen this time\, we also have a small number of “Observer” slots! \nP.S. A special video message from Mr. YUKIMURA will be exclusively shared with participants! \nRegister Here \n*Please be aware that space may be limited.  \n*Depending on the number of participants and how the discussion goes\, we might extend the end time until 8 pm (EDT). However\, if you have other commitments\, feel free to leave at 7:30 pm. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to email us at library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. First-time participants are always welcome! \n\nWHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB?\nYou can read a book by yourself\, but when you read something thought-provoking or moving\, it’s natural to want to discuss it with someone else. This will be an exciting opportunity to connect with other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds\, find new and interesting books\, authors\, or themes\, and develop a richer understanding of Japan that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! \n  \nHOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK?\n1. Once you register for the event\, you will receive guiding questions to help you think more deeply about the manga. \n2. On the day of the event\, we will meet via Zoom and in person at Japan Foundation Toronto Library (2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1A8 Canada). *How to find us: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/how-to-find-us/ \n3. We will start with a quick introduction & ice-breaking activity (*Light refreshments will be served for in-person participants) \n4. Depending on the number of the participants\, we will break into a few small groups to discuss questions so that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. \n5. After each breakout session\, each group will share what they have discussed with other groups. \n*There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make discussion more fun and vibrant! \n\nWHERE YOU CAN FIND A BOOK TO READ?\nThe physical copies of Planetes\, Volume 1 and the original Japanese version『プラネテス』Volume 1-2 are available for checkout to JFT Book Club participants for a 1-week loan period (non-renewable).  \nTo get a new library card or to renew your existing card\, please follow the instructions found here. \n     Email Library to place hold (physical copy)  \n*The physical copies of Planetes\, Volume 2 and the original Japanese version『プラネテス』Volume 3 – 4 are in-library use only until the end of Toronto International Festival of Authors 2023 (September 21 – October 1\, 2023).   \nFor more information about the book or where else you can get the manga copies\, click here. \n\nABOUT THE BOOK\n Planetes (原書:『プラネテス』)\nWritten and Illustrated by YUKIMURA Makoto \nTranslated by Yuki N. Johnson \nOmnibus Published by Dark Horse Comics\, 2015-2016 \n  \nSPACE IS MESSY. SOMEONE’S GOT TO CLEAN IT UP! \nIn the 2070s\, increased interplanetary travel has led to crisis-level amounts of dangerous space debris\, and someone has to clean it up. Planetes follows the space-garbage crew of aspiring explorer Hachimaki\, mourning Yuri\, and secretive Fee\, collected in two omnibus editions\, printed from the original files and complete with bonus color pages!  \n* Winner of two Seiun Awards\, Japan’s highest honor for science fiction. \n— from Publisher’s website \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nMakoto Yukimura is one of Japan’s most respected manga artists. His works include the Viking epic Vinland Saga (published in English by Kodansha)\, winner of the Japan Media Arts Grand Prize and adapted into an anime streaming worldwide on Netflix\, and the hard science fiction series Planetes (published in English by Dark Horse). \nClick here to see PDF file of author details\, book list and TIFA related event info. \n\nRelated Programming:\nToronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) 2023 – Manga Artist YUKIMURA Makoto in Toronto for TIFA 2023!\nThe Pursuit of Purpose:\n\n\n\n\nCharting Vinland with YUKIMURA Makoto\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 22\, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (ET)\nIn-Person @ JFT Event Hall | Admission free | Registration required\n\n\n\n On September 22\, Mr. Yukimura will sit down with Dr. Max Dionisio (Royal Ontario Museum) to unravel the secrets of creativity: his muses\, his artistic deliberations\, and the profound philosophies that breathe life into his narratives. Join us in Vinland as we explore the hugely popular genre of adventure manga together with Mr. Yukimura. \n\n\n\n*Event registrants can enter a drawing to win a ticket to an autograph session at the JFT Library from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the same day. \n\n\n\nDetails Here \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisions of Vinland With Makoto Yukimura @ Toronto International Festival of Authors\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 23 @ 1:30 PM\nIn-Person @ Harbourfront Centre | Paid event | Registration required\n\n\n\n  The internationally renowned Manga creator\, Makoto Yukimura comes to Canada for the first time\, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the vivid\, vicious world of Vinland Saga\, the bestselling books that inspired the hugely popular Netflix adaptation. \n\n\n\nSpanning 13 volumes\, Thorfinn’s quest to avenge his father and find peace in a new land takes him on an epic journey from Iceland to England\, Denmark\, the Byzantine Empire and back again\, facing battle\, brutality & betrayal every step of the way. Now\, it’s finally time for Thorfinn to discover the land he’s dreamed of since he first sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson – Vinland. Join Makoto Yukimura in conversation with Miles Baker\, Managing Director of the Toronto Comic Art Festival for a unique and inspiring event. \n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 12+. \nDetails Here \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT MANGA (JAPANESE COMICS)\nFind out how manga\, or Japanese comics\, are translated across genres in the first of the Parallel Worlds series of discussions\, Parallel Worlds: Translating Manga\, where translator Jocelyne Allen sits down with colleagues David Evelyn and Jenny McKeon to discuss the challenges and thrills of connecting two different cultures. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel. \nFor more recordings of past JFT lectures\, interviews\, presentations\, and expert discussions\, check out our Japan Dialogues collection. \n  \n\n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n\nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – LGBTQIA+ Books -June 20\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online – Manga: After the Rain by MAYUZUKI Jun -April 24\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online – Three Short Works by NISHI Kanako: On beauty\, the Female Experience and Othering – February 8\, 2023 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko – September 15\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 15\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 13\, 2022 \n  \nJFT Book Club Online: The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura– February 9\, 2022 \n\nJFT Book Club Online:Colorful by Eto Mori– November 10\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami – August 12\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Manga – June 10\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Bring Your Own Book – April 8\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: The Memory Police – February 11\, 2021 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Breasts and Egg – November 5\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online: Travel Japan – August 20\, 2020 \n\nJFT Book Club Online – June 11\, 2020 \n\nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n\nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n\nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n\nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-book-club-hybrid-manga_yukimura/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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