※ The Adults' Boot Camp is intended for adult learners who are 18 years of age or older as of July 22, 2019. In this intensive 2 week course, students will cover the A1 level of the JF Standard, using … Continue reading →
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Directed by Kaku Arakawa (2018) 70 minutes In 2013, Academy Award®-winning* film director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, creator of such legendary films as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, suddenly announced his retirement. But … Continue reading →
Kendo's Grueling Challenge: The 120 second Test of Spirit 心で闘う120秒 剣道・日本最難関試験に挑む Director Hiroshi Tanami (1997) 48 minutes Produced by NHK, English language version produced by JAMCO & The Japan Foundation Japanese fencing, kendo (the way of the sword), combines sport with … Continue reading →
Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before the event, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. In conjunction with our current exhibition, Four … Continue reading →
Cutie and the Boxer Directed by Zachary Heinzerling (2013) 81 minutes The Academy Award nominated Cutie and the Boxer is a moving account of the chaotic and unconventional 40-year love affair and creative partnership between action painter Ushio Shinohara and his … Continue reading →
Tanabata at the JFT Library Sat. July 6, 2019 The JFT Library will be open 11:00am - 4:00pm for Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. You are welcome to participate in a variety of activities in the library: Learn … Continue reading →
Kyoto Imperial Palace In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Three screenings of the … Continue reading →
Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2 In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens … Continue reading →
Four Seasons in Kyoto: Festival & Symbols Cycle 2 In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens … Continue reading →
Kyoto Imperial Palace In conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. Three screenings of the … Continue reading →
