In this film screening and lecture event, Dr. Christopher Nelson guides us through the history of late-1960s Okinawa to give us context to understand NOMURA Gakuya's ethnographic film, "Izaihō," that captures Kudaka Island's great religious ritual of the same name.
Catch the conclusion of our "Cinema Umami" film series on July 23 at JFT with JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, the iconic food documentary about world's greatest sushi chef.
「映像と物質: 版画の1970年代・日本」 Curated by Kyoji Takizawa, Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts Produced by The Japan Foundation in 2015 In 1957, the Japanese government launched the International Biennial Exhibition of Prints in Tokyo as a special feature of its … Continue reading →
Tales from Okinawa is a short film program spotlighting emerging indie filmmakers from the Okinawa Islands. From agriculture, bullfighting, and coffee cultivation, these three films will take you across Okinawa through the lens of their uplifting characters and their connection with nature.
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Ceramics & Life in the Edo to Meiji Periods! Sharing some comments from our participants! “I would just like to … Continue reading →
Join us on June 4 for an educational documentary screening of "A Handful of Salt," with director ISHII Kaori tuning in for a livestream Q&A. This event is also to honour everyone affected by the January 1st Noto Peninsula Earthquake. A part of our Cinema Umami food film series.
JFT is back for Doors Open Toronto on May 25th & 26! We are pleased to present our all-ages programming under the banner of "Timeless Japan" for all to enjoy a dose of nostalgia and learn a bit of history.
Join us for a summery film screening of HOTEL HIBISCUS on Saturday, May 25, 6:30PM, at the JFT Event Hall. Hotel Hibiscus director NAKAE Yuki will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. As part of JFT's ongoing "Keep Dancin', Okinawa" summer film series.
JFT is back for Doors Open Toronto on May 25th & 26! We are pleased to present our all-ages programming under the banner of "Timeless Japan" for all to enjoy a dose of nostalgia and learn a bit of history.
“Kominka Projects: Regional Rejuvenation through Tourism” talk event on May 21 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, we will have an in-person waiting line before the event on a first-come, first-served … Continue reading →
