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.
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 →
Co-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation, Toronto. Join us to welcome SHIRAHAMA Kamome, an esteemed manga artist of the award-winning series, Witch Hat Atelier! Ms. Shirahama is stopping by JFT on Sunday, May 12, as a … Continue reading →
"Sakura at ROM" talk event on May 10 is now fully booked and registration is closed. There will be no waiting list. However, on the day of the event, we will have an in-person waiting line starting 60 minutes before … Continue reading →
The Makioka Sisters 細雪 Tuesday, April 30, 6:00PM (ET) Doors open 5:00PM | Film Screening | In-Person | JFT Event Hall Directed by KON Ichikawa • 1983 • Drama / Romance • 140 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer “The … Continue reading →
Mantles of Transience うつろいの時をまとう Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 PM (ET) Doors open 6:00 PM | Film Screening | JFT Event Hall Directed by MIYAKE Nagaru • 2022 • Documentary / Fashion • 95 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer Created by a couple of Japanese fashion … Continue reading →
