Hiroshige's "Edo Hyaku": Perspectives of Landscape Ukiyo-e Prints With originals from the Royal Ontario Museum “Edo Hyaku”, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo 名所江戸百景 (Meisho Edo Hyakkei) is a series of over one hundred woodblock prints designed by Hiroshige (1797–1858) … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is pleased to invite you to a special, in-person event featuring KASHIWABA Sachiko, celebrated writer of Japanese children's and young adult fiction. Ms. Kashiwaba will sit down with Canadian author Rui Umezawa to discuss Japanese … Continue reading →
Three Cities, Three Courtesans, Three String Instruments Friday, July 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Video Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required (register at the bottom of the page) … Continue reading →
Introduction to Kabuki Theatre Thursday, July 14, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM) In-Person Talk Event & Video Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required (register at the bottom of the page) Presented in English … Continue reading →
Celebrate Tanabata Festival (七夕祭り the Star Festival) at JFT Library! Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars. You are welcome to participate in a variety of cultural activities in the library: … Continue reading →
In conjunction with The Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition at The Japan Foundation, Toronto: Close-Up of the Intricate Universe of Artisan Works from the Meiji Period Thursday, July 7, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM) … Continue reading →
TCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Rumi Hara @ JFT Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation, Toronto. The fun's not over yet, as Rumi Hara takes over the pen to dazzle fans with this incredible live … Continue reading →
TCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Akane Torikai @ JFT Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation, Toronto. Watch manga being made before your very eyes! Award-winning artist Akane Torikai pulls back the curtain behind her creative process … Continue reading →
The Japan Foundation, Toronto is pleased to be part of the 2022 Doors Open Toronto! More than 100 buildings across Toronto will open their doors over the May 28–29 weekend. The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be open from 10:30 AM … Continue reading →
Vermilion tomon-ra fabric by KITAMURA Takeshi This exhibition captures Japan’s creative culture and Monozukuri spirit – the passion and devotion in producing things – through the theme of Chōzetsu-Gikō, superlative artistry, which refers to the exceptional methods and techniques used. … Continue reading →
