Ainu were once described and perceived as "exotic" people of Hokkaido (Ainu Mosir in the Ainu), in Northern Japan. The Ainu became a very popular research subject both internationally and domestically from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. … Continue reading →
The Genealogy of Sake 一献の系譜 Tuesday, March 5, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:30PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by ISHII Kaori • 2015 • Documentary • 108 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission A … Continue reading →
100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience Thursday, February 22, 6:30PM (ET) Doors open 6:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by Brad Crawford • 2012 • Documentary • 68 minutes • Presented in English & Japanese with English … Continue reading →
EVENT UPDATE! This event is now fully booked. Please check this page frequently to see if registrations become available. Rush line will be available on the day of the screening starting at 5:30 PM, and tickets will be released to … Continue reading →
Thank you to all those who participated in JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – Mild Vertigo by KANAI Mieko! Sharing some comments from our participants! “The book club was wonderful experience. Thank you for providing a hybrid environment, which makes it … Continue reading →
How have videogame arcades maintained their social and economic relevance in Japan? How did arcade videogames influence play practices in North America, and how are they distinct from them? Japanese videogame arcades, commonly called game centers, have been a … Continue reading →
From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics Ceramic exhibition with ROM This special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period … Continue reading →
Step into a world where Japanese ghosts and goblins come alive! Join JFT Library as we share the tales of yokai — Japanese ghosts, goblins, and mysterious creatures — through the enchanting art of kamishibai storytelling! ! Prepare to be … Continue reading →
Summer Days With Coo 河童のクゥと夏休み Saturday, December 9, 12:45PM (ET) Doors open 12:15PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by HARA Keiichi • 2007 • Anime / Comedy / Fantasy • 138 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Free Admission • Trailer … Continue reading →
Our Little Sister Saturday, December 2, 5:00PM (ET) Doors open 4:30PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by KORE-EDA Hirokazu • 2015 • Drama / Family / Slice of life • 127 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Three … Continue reading →
