BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Japan Foundation, Toronto X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220901T163906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T153650Z UID:77819-1663956000-1663961400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Legends and Folklore: Author KASHIWABA Sachiko talk Japanese Children's Literature with Rui Umezawa DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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 folklore\, the importance of passing down cultural stories\, differences between traditional tales and modern fantasy stories\, and much more! The speakers will discuss Temple Alley Summer (2021)\, the first of Ms. Kashiwaba’s novels to be translated into English and the winner of the 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Award\, as well as other works Ms. Kashiwaba hopes to introduce to the English readership. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Ms. Kashiwaba their own questions during the Q+A. \nMs. Kashiwaba is a guest author at the 2022 Toronto International Festival of Authors. Click here for more author details and TIFA related event info. \n\nKASHIWABA Sachiko is a prolific writer of children’s and young adult fantasy whose career spans more than four decades. Her works have garnered the prestigious Sankei\, Shogakukan\, and Noma children’s literature awards\, and her novel The Marvelous Village Veiled in Mist influenced Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away. Her books for children include the Monster Hotel series\, Great-Aunt’s Amazing Recipes\, Miracle Family\, The What’s-Next Library\, Temple Alley Summer\, The Witch Who Loved the King\, and Strange Journey from the Basement\, lately animated as The Wonderland. She has co-translated two fairy novels by Gail Carson Levine into Japanese\, and she edited a children’s version of the Tōno monogatari\, beloved folk legends collected by Kizen Sasaki and Kunio Yanagita. She lives in Iwate Prefecture. \n*Jocelyne Allen will act as interpreter for Ms. Kashiwaba. \n  \n \nRui Umezawa is a Toronto writer whose books include the novel The Truth About Death and Dying\, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize for Best First Book (Canada and the Caribbean)\, and Strange Light Afar; Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan\, chosen by the CBC as one of the best books of 2015. His essays and short fiction have appeared in such publications as the Globe and Mail\, Toronto Star\, and Canadian Notes and Queries. He is also a storyteller who has recounted traditional and original tales in front of live audiences with the Katari Japanese Storytellers and in collaborations with the acclaimed Nagata Shachu taiko ensemble. \n  \n  \n  \n\nRELATED PROGRAMMING:\nJFT Book Club Online: Temple Alley Summer by KASHIWABA Sachiko\nThursday\, September 15\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT) | Details and registration >\nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club Online\, we will discuss KASHIWABA Sachiko’s Temple Alley Summer (帰命寺横丁の夏)\, a sweet and imaginative ghost story full of mystery\, traditions\, and the fantastical. Please email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat. \n  \n\nThe House of the Lost on the Cape – Film Screening\nSaturday\, September 24\, 7:00 PM (EDT) | Details and tickets > \n17-year-old run-away Yui and 8-year-old Hiyori\, who lost her family and her voice\, have no place to go when they run into Kiwa\, a strange old lady. She offers them a place to stay\, in a slightly banged-up old house overlooking the sea\, a Mayoiga. Despite joining Kiwa on a whim\, the two girls find comfort in Mayoiga\, a legendary house\, said to look after lost travelers\, and the warm hospitality of Kiwa. Both girls’ damaged hearts begin to heal little by little. Until one day\, a variety of strange beings which Kiwa calls “Fushigitto” begin popping up around the house. \nAuthor KASHIWABA Sachiko will be in-attendance for a Q&A after the screening. \nCo-presented with the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kashiwaba-and-umezawa/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture,Library ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220705T232503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T141156Z UID:76744-1657908000-1657913400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Kabuki Talks: Three Cities\, Three Courtesans\, Three String Instruments DESCRIPTION:Three Cities\, Three Courtesans\, Three String Instruments\nFriday\, July 15\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM)\nIn-Person Talk Event & Video Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required (register at the bottom of the page)\nPresented in English by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nIn the Edo period\, in order for a Kabuki actor’s reputation to achieve national status\, the star performers needed  to have an overwhelming success in the three cities of\, Osaka\, Kyoto\, and Edo\, where the audience had unique taste in each place. The three courtesans performed by Tamasaburo deliver the fascinating differences of the urban culture of three different cities to the tunes of stringed instruments. \nIn conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kabuki-three-cities/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220705T231230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T141100Z UID:76740-1657821600-1657827000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Kabuki Talks: Introduction to Kabuki Theatre DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Kabuki Theatre\nThursday\, July 14\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM)\nIn-Person Talk Event & Video Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required (register at the bottom of the page)\nPresented in English by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nAs an art form Kabuki theatre has a specific timeline and birth story. The unique\, original charm of Kabuki theatre can be clarified when you know how Kabuki was created and developed during its history. Why do men perform female roles in Kabuki? To be explained. \nIn conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2022 Toronto URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kabuki-intro/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220709T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220616T134230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T211203Z UID:76296-1657366200-1657384200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Tanabata Star Festival at JFT Library DESCRIPTION: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.  \nYou are welcome to participate in a variety of cultural activities in the library: \n\nWrite wishes on tanzaku wish cards\nListen to kamishibai storytelling about Tanabata and other folk tales\nTry Japanese games: origami fishing pond\, kendama\, chopsticks game\nTake special pictures at our photo booth\nLearn more about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals with books and audiovisual materials available in Library!\nCheck out cultural items related to Japanese festivals on display\n\nNo RSVP required\, all are welcome! \n \n\nTanzaku Wish Card\n11:30 – 16:30 \nWrite your wish on tanzaku (a colourful strip of paper)\, then hang it on sasa (bamboo branch). Tanzaku are available at the circulation desk. \n  \n  \nKamishibai Storytelling\n13: 30 – 14:00\, 15:00 – 15:30 \nKamishibai is a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling\, used to tell folk tales and children’s stories. \n  \nOrigami Fishing Pond\n11:30 – 13:30\, 14:00 – 15:00\, 15:30 – 16:30 \nGoldfish catching is a quintessential festival activity in Japan.\nTry catching some origami sea creatures with a fishing rod. \n  \n  \nKendama\n11:30 – 13:30\, 14:00 – 15:00\, 15:30 – 16:30 \nTry traditional Japanese toy Kendama\, the Japanese version of the classic cup-and-ball game. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChopsticks Game\n 11:30 – 13:30\, 14:00 – 15:00\, 15:30 – 16:30 \nEver have difficulty using chopsticks? Strengthen your chopstick skills with this simple yet fun game! \n  \n  \n  \nPhoto Booth\n11:30 – 16:30\n \nTake a special picture at our photo booth! \n  \n  \n Check out Library Materials and Cultural Items on Display about Tanabata and Japanese Festivals!\n11:30 – 16:30 \nVisitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related materials covering a wide range of topics\, including Tanabata and Japanese festivals.\nIf you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-star-festival2022/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220622T214532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T203006Z UID:76576-1657216800-1657222200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Close-Up of the Intricate Universe of Artisan Works from the Meiji Period DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with The Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto: \nClose-Up of the Intricate Universe of Artisan Works from the Meiji Period\n \nThursday\, July 7\, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) (Doors Open at 5:20 PM)\nIn-Person Talk Event & Presentation | Admission Free | RSVP Required (register at the bottom of the page)\nPresented by Toshi Aoyagi\, Program Officer at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nThe Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition brought to The Japan Foundation\, Toronto fine examples of the artisans of the Meiji period (1868-1912). In our showcase we now have a vase of Satsuma ceramic and two pieces of Cloisonné-Enamel. Back in April we photographed these pieces and experienced stunning moments of discoveries. When you look at the details of intricate craft works with the camera’s lenses\, it feels as if an alternate universe unfolds in front of you. The complexity and accuracy of Meiji artisans might have been beyond the level of human eye. Let’s zoom into the Meiji artisans’ universe! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/intricate-universe/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220609T210858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T210858Z UID:76134-1655566200-1655569800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:TCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Rumi Hara @ JFT DESCRIPTION:  \nTCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Rumi Hara @ JFT\nCo-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nThe fun’s not over yet\, as Rumi Hara takes over the pen to dazzle fans with this incredible live drawing session. Watch as Rumi Hara creates the incredible\, imaginative worlds and characters that are the hallmark of Hara’s work.  \nClick here to RSVP  \n  \nFor Rumi Hara’s full schedule at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2022\, visit https://www.torontocomics.com/ \n\n \nRumi Hara \nRumi Hara was born in Kyoto\, Japan\, and started printing her comics on a tiny home printer while working as a translator in Tokyo in 2010. After receiving an MFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design\, Rumi moved to New York in 2014\, where she now lives and works as an illustrator and comics artist. Her comics series Nori was first self-published as minicomics and was nominated for an Ignatz Award in 2018 before being published by Drawn & Quarterly in 2020. Her most recent book is The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories (May 2022). \n  \nThe Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories\nDrawn & Quarterly\, 2022\n \nAn immigrant weaves a new\, surreal Americana\, complete with bubblegum fights and bomb queens.\nThe Peanutbutter Sisters is a glorious balance of contradictions\, at once escapism and realism\, science fiction and slice of life. Two students explore the urban landscape while following Newton Creek\, the polluted Queens-Brooklyn border. As they do\, they plan a traditional Japanese play with contemporary pop culture. Another story features an intergalactic race of all living things set in the year 2099 and is a dazzling treatise on the environment and journalism. Yet sometimes the fantastical collides with the quotidian in the same story. A man struggling with vertigo during quarantine encounters a world of sexual revelry whenever he has a dizzy spell. The Peanutbutter sisters ride a hurricane into New York City and yet aren’t able to hitch a ride back with a whale due to a heavily polluted ocean.\nHara’s magical realist tendencies and diverse cast of characters all contort the tropes of the American comics canon. Yet above all else\, her innate control of the comics language—her ability to weave the absurd with the real on such a charming and commanding level—is refreshingly unrivaled. \nDownload PDF of the author details here \n  \n\n  \n\nClick here for more information > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tcaf-2022-live-drawing-featuring-rumi-hara-jft/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220609T210931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T211011Z UID:76114-1655560800-1655564400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:TCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Akane Torikai @ JFT DESCRIPTION:TCAF 2022: Live Drawing featuring Akane Torikai @ JFT\nCo-presented by Toronto Comic Arts Festival and The Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \nWatch manga being made before your very eyes! Award-winning artist Akane Torikai pulls back the curtain behind her creative process as she draws live on stage and chats about everything from favourite pen to her English-language debut\, Sensei’s Pious Lie\, and her ongoing series Saturn Return.  \nClick here to RSVP  \n  \nFor Akane Torikai’s full schedule at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2022\, visit https://www.torontocomics.com/ \n  \n\nAkane Torikai \nAkane Torikai was born in Osaka\, Japan\, in 1981. In 2004\, she made her manga debut in the monthly magazine Bessatsu Shojo Friend DX Juliet. Her first serialized work in a young men’s magazine was Ohayou Okaeri\, which was published in Morning Two. This was followed by Sensei’s Pious Lie\, which drew widespread attention for its focus on the theme of sexual violence. In addition\, Onna no Ie\, a series about two sisters who must live under one roof\, made the list for Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga is Amazing!) in the women’s category\, while Jigoku no Girlfriend\, a story about three women made housemates by chance\, was adapted into a live-action TV show. Her latest ongoing series\, Saturn Return\, which is published weekly in Big Comic Spirits magazine\, is a mystery that revolves around suicide and loss. \n  \nSensei’s Pious Lie\, Volume 1\nKodansha\, 2022 \nMisuzu Hara is a quiet\, reserved 24-year-old high school teacher whose world is turned upside down after her friend’s fiancé rapes her. Her attempt to connect with one of her students\, himself a victim of sexual trauma\, results in an unlikely romance\, and the repercussions of these events affect everyone around them in often unpredicatable ways. \n18+. Warning: Includes graphic depictions of sexual violence. \n  \n  \nDownload PDF of the author details here \n\n  \n\nClick here for more information > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tcaf-2022-live-drawing-featuring-akane-torikai-jft/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220528T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220519T174414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T182053Z UID:75818-1653733800-1653755400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Doors Open Toronto 2022 DESCRIPTION: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 – 4:30 PM on both days. \nThis year’s theme is “RENEWAL”\, celebrating the return of Doors Open after a two-year absence. \nThis meaningful theme of renewal\, restarting\, second chances\, and the spirit of springtime\, are embedded in all of our activities on May 28 & 29. \nJoin us for a special weekend of Japanese art\, library games\, animated films\, prizes\, and fun for the whole family! \nMore announcements to come! Stay updated with us by subscribing to our weekly newsletter and follow us social media (Instagram\, Facebook\, Twitter). \n\nRegistration \nDue to COVID-19 precautions\, we ask for visitors to register online prior to arrival. Six hourly timeslots are available for booking on Saturday and Sunday. Drop-ins are welcome if our capacity limit permits. Visitors can also register for the next available timeslot on-site. \nTo book a visit\, please take a look at our guidelines and acknowledgement page: \nBook Your Visit Here \n\nBoth Days: Saturday\, May 28 & Sunday\, May 29\, 2022\nEXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS \n \nThe JFT Library will be open with extended hours on both days. Visitors are welcome to browse our collection of over 20\,000 Japan-related print and audio-visual materials. If you’re new to our library\, we can help you sign up for a library card! \n  \n  \nEXTENDED GALLERY HOURS \n \nOur new touring exhibition will be also be open with extended hours for both days: \nSuperlative Artistry of Japan \nThis 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. The Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition presents a cohesive collection of works and materials from various genres that place great emphasis on highly skilled techniques which incorporate ingenious expressions and concepts. An extremely high level of technical perfection takes viewers by surprise. Gallery Tours are available upon request! \n  \nLIBRARY STAMP RALLY GAME \n \nFind the kanji (Japanese character) stamps with the correct answers in the Library. Look for the correct answers in books at each station. \nCollect all three stamps to get a special prize and a cool kanji bookmark! \n  \n  \n  \nANIMATED SHORT FILMS by GEIDAI STUDENTS \n \nAn impressive compilation of animated short films that exude vibes of rebirth\, new beginnings\, and renewed lives\, will be playing continuously in our Event Hall. Curated by the independent animation master YAMAMURA Koji\, these wonderful stories were created by students of the Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) Graduate School of Film and New Media\, Department of Animation. \n  \nINTERVIEW WITH NAKAMURA FUMINORI \n \nIn partnership with the Toronto International Festival of Authors: MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival\, we are excited to screen a video interview with acclaimed Japanese crime novelist\, NAKAMURA Fuminori.  \nNAKAMURA Fuminori was born in 1977 and graduated from Fukushima University in 2000. He has won numerous prizes for his writing\, including Japan’s prestigious Ōe Prize; the David L. Goodis Award for Noir Fiction; and the Akutagawa Prize. The Thief\, his first novel to be translated into English\, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His other novels include Cult X\, The Gun\, The Kingdom\, Evil and the Mask\, The Boy in the Earth and Last Winter\, We Parted. \n \n  \n  \n\nABOUT THE BUILDING\nArchitecture \nYear: 1973\nStyle: Commercial/Industrial\nOriginal Architect: Crang & Boake \nBuilding Description \nLocated in the heart of the city\, Japan Foundation Toronto (JFT) is on the third floor of the 35-storey Hudson Bay Centre\, which comprises a 535\,000 square feet office tower\, the Bay department store\, Marriott Hotel\, condominiums and an extensive retail concourse with a variety of shops and services. The tower stands at 135 metres in height and is at the northeast corner of Yonge and Bloor Streets. The International Style office skyscraper was designed by architects Crang & Boake in 1973. The Japan Foundation\, Toronto established its office and cultural centre in the Colonnade in 1995 and was designed by international and Canadian design icon Yabu Pushelberg. In 2015\, the office moved to the current location and was designed by the global firm Interior Architects. The inspiration of the modern interior can be traced to design elements of traditional Japanese interiors. \n\nTo book a visit\, please take a look at our guidelines and acknowledgement page: \nBook Your Visit Here URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-toronto-2022/2022-05-28/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220426T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20220404T210455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T161725Z UID:74693-1650972600-1650990600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:The Superlative Artistry of Japan DESCRIPTION:Vermilion tomon-ra fabric by KITAMURA Takeshi \nThis 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. \nThe Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition presents a cohesive collection of works and materials from various genres that place great emphasis on highly skilled techniques which incorporate ingenious expressions and concepts. An extremely high level of technical perfection takes viewers by surprise. Elaborate kōgei craft works from the Meiji era (1868–1912) are introduced as a starting point\, looking back at their star status in the expositions of 19th- century Europe. Meiji kōgei pieces were one of the first international impacts of Japan\, which initiated the Japonism trend. \nThe following main body of this exhibition consists of numerous contemporary works of superlative artistry\, embracing pop-culture products\, such as capsule toy figures and food samples\, that illustrate a strong commitment to craftsmanship. \nThrough this exhibition we intend to introduce the outstanding techniques of each work as well as the worlds of expression that serve to even surpass such skill and finesse. It is hoped that viewers will be able to appreciate this specific part of Japan’s creative culture that honors craftsmanship and has constantly shown a thorough sense of meticulousness and devotion towards production processes. \n\nAdmission: FREE \nGallery Hours: Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 1:30PM\, 2:30 PM\, and 3:30 PM \nDue to COVID-19 precautions\, we are limiting visitation to 5 hourly timeslots per day. In order to maintain social distancing\, we are limiting the number of visitors to 10 in each timeslot.  \n\n\n\nMonday\nCLOSED\n \n\n\nTuesday\nOPEN\n \n\n\nWednesday\nCLOSED\n \n\n\nThursday\nOPEN\n \n\n\nFriday\nCLOSED\n \n\n\nSaturday\nOPEN\n*select dates only: August 6\, 20\, 27\n\n\nSunday\nCLOSED\n \n\n\n\nPlease wear facial coverings at all times while you are on the premises. Hand sanitizers will be available for your convenience. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. \n\nThe exhibition features 37 items and groups in a wide range of genres and eras: \nMeiji Era Kōgei (enamel\, Satsuma ceramic\, lacquerware\, Jizai metalwork\, embroidery)\nDiorama by ARAKI Satoshi\nObjects by FUKAHORI Riusuke\nPhotography by HONJŌ Naoki\nInstallation by IWASAKI Takahiro\nWoven works: KITAMURA Takeshi\nSolo dance in digital environment by UMEDA hiroaki\nPaintings by YAMAGUCHI Akira\nCeramics YAMAMOTO Ichiyō\nFigures produced by Kaiyōdō\n3D objects by MISHIMA Kimiyo\nPaintings by NISHIWAKI Naoki\nInstallation by SUZUKI Yasuhiro\nFood Samples and Shokugan (small toys sold with candy)\n \n  \nThis exhibition is produced by the Japan Foundation.\nExhibition Supervisor: YAMASHITA Yūji. Produced in 2017. \n\nBook Your Visit Here \n\n \nJFT Library’s Physical Books & Ebook about the Artistry of Japan \nLearn more about the artistry of Japan by checking out JFT library’s books related to the exhibition before or after visiting the gallery. Apply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/superlative-artistry-of-japan/2022-04-26/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211211T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20211125T051647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T235143Z UID:72990-1639233000-1639243800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* JFT Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers 1: Let’s Review Conversational Activities DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this workshop has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.\nJFT日本語教師研修1\n話す活動を見直そう\n  \n初級の教科書を使った授業では、あるトピックや場面における会話が日本語でできるようにいろいろな練習を取り入れています。本研修では、普段の授業で行っている練習を参加者とともに整理し、学習者がCan-doを達成するためにどのように練習を組み立てればいいのかを考えます。また、グループディスカッションを通して、自分の授業を見直すのに必要な視点を考えます。 \nご参加をご希望の方は本ページ下段よりお申込みください。 \nなお、ご参加の際は、来館時のワクチン証明書のご提示と、研修中のマスクの着用をお願いいたします。 \n  \n日時：2021年12月11日（土） \n  研修会：午後2:30　~　午後5:30（開場：午後2:00東部標準時）　 \n  懇親会：午後6:00　~　午後7:30（軽食をご用意しております。） \n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto   \n  2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \n参加費：無料            申込締め切り：2021年12月8日（日） \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師で、以下に同意される方（先着20名まで） \n     ※教案（初級～初中級レベル）を持参できる人 \n     ※来館時のワクチン証明書のご提示と、研修中のマスクの着用が可能な人 \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修スケジュール：内容は変更になる場合がございますので、予めご了承ください。 \n\n事前アンケート結果共有\n教科書の練習、授業で行っている練習を分析と整理\n練習のタイプとアウトプット活動\n教案の見直し\n振り返り\n\n講師：吉川　景子（国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　nsaito@jftor.org \n  \n\nJFT Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers 1\nLet’s Review Conversational Activities\nClasses using beginner’s textbooks incorporate various exercises so that conversations on certain topics and situations can be conducted in Japanese. This workshop will review with the participants the conversational activities that we usually do in class together. Also\, through group discussions\, participants will think about the perspectives necessary to review their lessons. \nIf you are interested\, please register using the form below. \nPlease note that we will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all attendees\, and masks will be required during the workshop. \nDate and Time: Saturday\, December 11th\, 2021 \n  Workshop: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Doors open at 2:00 pm EST)        \n  Mixer: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (A light meal will be served). \nPlace: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto   \n  2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \nParticipation fee: Free                  Registration deadline: Wednesday\, December 8\, 2021 \nTarget participants: Japanese teachers living in Canada (maximum 20 participants) who meet the following requirements: \n  * able to bring your lesson plans for beginner and intermediate levels \n  * agree to present your proof of COVID-19 vaccination before you attend the workshop\, and to wear a mask during the workshop. \nLanguage: Japanese \nWorkshop Agenda: Please note that the contents are subject to change \n\nSharing the results of the pre-questionnaire\nAnalyze and organize textbook practice and lesson practice\nTypes of practice and output activities\nReview the lesson plans\nReflection\n\nInstructor: Keiko Yoshikawa\, Japanese-Language Education Advisor\, Alberta Education (sponsored by the Japan Foundation) \nFor inquiries: Noriko Saito  nsaito@jftor.org URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop211211/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211012T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211012T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20211006T181021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T215358Z UID:54805-1634038200-1634056200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hiroshige's "Edo Hyaku": Perspectives of Landscape Ukiyo-e Prints in Portrait Layout DESCRIPTION:To book a visit to see this exhibition\, please take a look at the guidelines and acknowledgement page:\nBook Your Visit Here \n“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) \, which began to be published in 1856 and was completed in 1859 after Hiroshige’s death. Compassion and nostalgic affection of Hiroshige to his own home town Edo\, now known as Tokyo\, is evident in the Edo Hyaku print series. A previous exhibition at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto in 2019 of “Edo Hyaku” approached this masterpiece from the viewpoint of its serene\, poetic expressions\, which were based on Hiroshige’s emotional input to his own city. The exhibition focused on the theme of snow and moon\, displaying other Edo city portrayal pieces by Hiroshige. \nIn order to cover the huge amount of works omitted from our previous exhibition\, we switch our focus to cherry blossoms and boats on water for our new exhibition. We are also examining Hiroshige’s final years\, which is characterized by the use of tall portrait layout in landscape paintings. Linear perspectives and the expression of depth and distance are the keys to unfold the visual wealth of Hiroshige’s late pieces. \nA masterpiece of this period\, consisting of a trio of triptychs known as\, Snow\, Moon\, and Flower (1857) is on display\, along with pieces from the series Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces (1853–56). \nThe artworks on display are reproductions\, not off-set prints from photography\, but are re-carved and hand-printed in the traditional method based on historical research. We also display jigsaw puzzles of Hiroshige prints. During the course of quarantine each small piece of these puzzles has drawn our attention to the details of the artwork; as well\, each assembly clarified the composition.  Enjoy the urban splendour and excitement of Edo and the natural phenomenon of Japan in meticulously sophisticated woodblock prints. \nAdmission: FREE \nGallery Hours: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM • 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nMonday\nCLOSED\n\n\nTuesday\nOPEN\n\n\nWednesday\nCLOSED\n\n\nThursday\nOPEN\n\n\nFriday\nCLOSED\n\n\nSaturday (April 9 & 30 only)\nOPEN \n\n\nSunday\nCLOSED\n\n\n\n*Due to COVID-19 precautions\, we are limiting visitation to 4 timeslots per day\, 2 days per week (with the exception of 2 Saturdays every month). Book your visit here. \nProof of Vaccination: We take the health and safety of our patrons and staff very seriously. We are working to ensure a safe reopening according to public health guidelines. We ask that you show your receipt of COVID-19 vaccination at the entrance. Please also wear facial covering at all times while you are on the premises. Hand sanitizers will be available for your convenience. \nFor proof of vaccination requirements for your JFT Library visits\, please find out more here. \n\n \nJFT Library’s Physical Books & ebooks about Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints \nDive deeper into the world of Hiroshige’s art by checking out JFT library’s physical books and ebooks on Japanese woodblock prints available at JF OverDrive. Learn about Hiroshige before or after visiting our current gallery exhibition. \nApply for a new library card or renew your expired card here. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hiroshige-edo-hyaku/2021-10-12/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211005T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20210722T180052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T025123Z UID:53980-1627558200-1633451400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls DESCRIPTION:To book a visit to see this exhibition\, please take a look at the guidelines and acknowledgement page:\nBook Your Visit Here \nThe traveling exhibition NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Doll has been produced afresh in spring 2020 by The Japan Foundation Headquarters\, Tokyo. The Japanese word for “doll\,” NINGYŌ\, which literally means “human shape\,” points out the origin of a long tradition of dolls in Japan. The doll culture that has flourished over the long history of Japan will be introduced in this exhibition through over 70 dolls\, divided into 5 sections: “Ningyō to pray for children’s growth\,” “Ningyō as fine art\,” “Ningyō as folk art\,” “Spread of Ningyō culture\,” and “Ningyō and performing arts.” \nJapanese doll culture could be characterized by its diversity of dolls and their delicate craftsmanship\, backed by a deep love. This exhibition presents a comprehensive introduction to Japanese doll culture\, from Katashiro and Amagatsu from ancient animistic tradition\, which are considered to be the archetypes of dolls in Japan\, to local dolls that reflect the climate and anecdotes from across the country\, to contemporary products\, such as factory-mass-produced dress-up dolls like Licca-chan that are beloved in Japan today as doll toys and intricate anime-based figures that are highly regarded around the world. \nThe fact that dolls are an indispensable part of people’s daily lives is not limited to Japan\, but you can find so many dolls in every household in Japan. The dolls are not only toys\, but sometimes share spiritual functions\, and can be one of the artworks to decorate homes\, or memorabilia/souvenirs of family trips. People purchase the dolls\, but also make them with their own hands. Doll making is a popular hobby in diverse styles and materials\, enforcing the bond between the Japanese nation and its dolls. \nAdmission: FREE \nGallery Hours: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM • 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nMonday\nCLOSED\n\n\nTuesday\nOPEN\n\n\nWednesday\nCLOSED\n\n\nThursday\nOPEN\n\n\nFriday\nCLOSED\n\n\nSaturday & Sunday\nCLOSED URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ningyo2021-2/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210729T163000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20210722T180052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T161130Z UID:53961-1627558200-1627576200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls DESCRIPTION:To book a visit to see this exhibition\, please take a look at the guidelines and acknowledgement page:\nBook Your Visit Here \nThe traveling exhibition NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Doll has been produced afresh in spring 2020 by The Japan Foundation Headquarters\, Tokyo. The Japanese word for “doll\,” NINGYŌ\, which literally means “human shape\,” points out the origin of a long tradition of dolls in Japan. The doll culture that has flourished over the long history of Japan will be introduced in this exhibition through over 70 dolls\, divided into 5 sections: “Ningyō to pray for children’s growth\,” “Ningyō as fine art\,” “Ningyō as folk art\,” “Spread of Ningyō culture\,” and “Ningyō and performing arts.” \nJapanese doll culture could be characterized by its diversity of dolls and their delicate craftsmanship\, backed by a deep love. This exhibition presents a comprehensive introduction to Japanese doll culture\, from Katashiro and Amagatsu from ancient animistic tradition\, which are considered to be the archetypes of dolls in Japan\, to local dolls that reflect the climate and anecdotes from across the country\, to contemporary products\, such as factory-mass-produced dress-up dolls like Licca-chan that are beloved in Japan today as doll toys and intricate anime-based figures that are highly regarded around the world. \nThe fact that dolls are an indispensable part of people’s daily lives is not limited to Japan\, but you can find so many dolls in every household in Japan. The dolls are not only toys\, but sometimes share spiritual functions\, and can be one of the artworks to decorate homes\, or memorabilia/souvenirs of family trips. People purchase the dolls\, but also make them with their own hands. Doll making is a popular hobby in diverse styles and materials\, enforcing the bond between the Japanese nation and its dolls. \nExhibition Dates: July 29\, 2021 – October 8\, 2021 \nAdmission: FREE \nGallery Hours: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM • 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nMonday\nOPEN\n\n\nTuesday\nOPEN\n\n\nWednesday\nCLOSED\n\n\nThursday\nOPEN\n\n\nFriday\nOPEN\n\n\nSaturday & Sunday\nCLOSED\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ningyo2021/2021-07-29/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200915T213307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T204719Z UID:48763-1601510400-1601596799@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:NINGYO: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls DESCRIPTION:Temporary closure\, until further notice\nUPDATE: As Toronto braces for the 2nd wave of the pandemic\, in consideration of the health and wellbeing of our patrons and staff\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto will temporarily suspend our in-person programming\, including NINGYO: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls exhibition starting Tuesday October 13\, 2020\, until further notice. Our online programming will continue uninterrupted. \nMore details here > https://tr.jpf.go.jp/important-message-covid-19/ \n\nNINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls\nTouring exhibition produced by The Japan Foundation\, Tokyo\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 1\, 2020 – January 12\, 2021 \n \nThe traveling exhibition “NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls” was produced afresh in 2020 by The Japan Foundation Head Quarters\, Tokyo. Under the exhibition title NINGYŌ\, which means “human shape” in Japanese\, the doll culture that has been cultivated over the long history of Japan will be introduced through over 70 carefully selected dolls\, divided into 5 sections: “Ningyō to pray for children’s growth\,” “Ningyō as fine art\,” “Ningyō as folk art\,” “Spread of Ningyō culture\,” and “Ningyō and performing arts.”\n \n\n\n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n\n\n\n2 Bloor Street East \n\n\n\nHudson’s Bay Centre\, 3rd floor (Above Royal Bank of Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\nwww.jftor.org 416.966.1600 x229 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ningyo-japanese-dolls/2020-10-01/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200916T184000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200908T195726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T152257Z UID:48678-1600279200-1600281600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ for Japanese Teachers (18) DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\n今回のJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、8月28日に着任の国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、兼、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザーの吉川景子専門家の自己紹介と懇親会です。吉川専門家やカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、ご参加ください！ \n \nカナダ国内からでしたら、どなたにもご参加いただけますので、ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n第18回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2020年9月16日（水） 6:00 pm ～ 6:40 pm（東部時間）\n　　　お住まいの地域での時刻はこちらでご確認ください。\n　　　Zoom入室開始：5:30 pm\n　　　＊開始2時間前にMeeting IDを送付しますので、それまでにお申し込みください。\nトピック：吉川景子専門家、着任！ \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nJFTスタッフ：呉屋　由郁子、齋藤　典子 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　nsaito@jftor.org \n\nJFT Online ‘Sawakai’ for Japanese Teachers\nFor the 18th The JFT Online ‘Sawaki’ for Japanese Teachers we are planning a meet-and-greet/welcome party for Ms. Keiko Yoshikawa\, the new Japanese-Language Education Advisor\, Alberta Education (sponsored by the Japan Foundation). Please join us to chat with Ms. Yoshikawa and other teachers from all over Canada! \nEveryone within Canada is welcome so please feel free to register using the form below. \n18th Online ‘Sawakai’:\nDate and time: Wednesday\, September 16\, 2020   6:00 pm – 6:40 pm (Eastern Time)\n　　　Click here to confirm the time in the region you live in. \n　　　Zoom meeting accessible from 5:30 pm\n　　　＊The Zoom Meeting ID will be sent to participants 2 hours before the event starts\, so please make sure to register before then.\nTopic: The new Japanese-Language Education Advisor has arrived! \nParticipants: Japanese language teachers residing in Canada or residents of Canada who are interested in language education are also welcome to attend. \nLanguage: These gatherings will be conducted in Japanese \nJFT staff: Yuiko Goya\, Noriko Saito \nInquiries: Noriko Saito　nsaito@jftor.org URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai18/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200724 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200720T211611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T203557Z UID:47340-1595462400-1595548799@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Manga Hokusai Manga: Approaching the Master's Compendium from the Perspective of Contemporary Comics DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the JFT Gallery will reopen from Thursday\, July 23\, 2020. The health and safety of our guests and staff members is our primary concern. As we re-open the Gallery to the public\, we ask you for your cooperation to keep the Gallery a safe place for yourself\, for other visitors and for our staff by carefully reading the following JFT Acknowledgement and Guidelines below: JFT Acknowledgement and Guidelines \n\nWhat to expect when you visit the Gallery\n\nIn order to manage the flow and capacity of visitors\, all visitors must make a booking prior to visiting\nAll visitors and staff must wear a mask inside the building\nPlease use hand sanitizer provided at the entrance\nPlease keep a safe space (2 metres) between yourself\, other guests and staff\nNo lockers are available at this time\, so please travel light and avoid bringing large bags and backpacks\nIn order to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we may decline entry to those who are non-compliant with the regulations listed above.\nThe Bloor street and concourse level entrances are open. The Yonge street entrance is closed\nElevator access to the 3rd floor is limited\, you must be accompanied by JFT staff. Instructions on how to contact JFT staff will be in the booking confirmation\n\n\nManga Hokusai Manga:\n\n\n\nApproaching the Master’s Compendium from the Perspective of Contemporary Comics\n\n\n\n\n\n「マンガ・北斎・漫画」展 — 現代日本マンガから見た『北斎漫画』\n\n\n\nJuly 23 – September 18\, 2020 (extended dates!)\nIn light of Japan’s contemporary comics and their global proliferation\, the 19th-century Hokusai Manga is attracting increasing interest. Fans worldwide tend to even regard this pictorial compendium by ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai as the origin of today’s manga. But the outward appearance of these two types of manga does not immediately suggest a continuous tradition. Do present-day graphic narratives and the master’s “diverse drawings” share anything other than a name? Unlike past exhibitions of Hokusai’s work\, Manga Hokusai Manga approaches the Hokusai Manga from the perspective of contemporary Japanese comics\, focusing on genre\, pictorial storytelling and participatory culture rather than the integration of word and image or the role of popular characters. And instead of aiming at a historiographic verification of influences\, the exhibition invites viewers to ponder their own notions about manga by comparing works from different periods while exploring the diversity therein. Jaqueline Berndt Professor\, Manga/Comics Theory\, Kyoto Seika University.   \n\nTo book a visit to see this exhibition\, please take a look at the guidelines and acknowledgement page here. JFT Acknowledgement and Guidelines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADMISSION: FREE \n\nGALLERY HOURS 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nMon   OPEN \nTue    OPEN \nWed   CLOSED \nThu    OPEN \nFri       OPEN \nSat & Sun CLOSED \n\n\n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n\n\n\n2 Bloor Street East \n\n\n\nHudson’s Bay Centre\, 3rd floor (Above Royal Bank of Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\nwww.jftor.org 416.966.1600 x229 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/manga-hokusai-manga-and-contemporary-comics/2020-07-23/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Exhibition ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200604T202847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T194651Z UID:46144-1593162000-1593378000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Hirokazu Kore-eda Retrospective: Nobody Knows DESCRIPTION:Hirokazu Kore-eda Retrospective\nJune 5 ~ June 28\, 2020\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto is proud to present with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre a selection of films by master filmmaker KORE-EDA Hirokazu. Kore-eda is widely considered Japan’s finest contemporary director and screenwriter. Internationally celebrated\, he won the Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival for Like Father\, Like Son and the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for Shoplifters. \nOver the month of June the Virtual JCCC film series will feature four of his films\, all dealing with themes of family and its meaning. Film details here > \nAll screenings in Japanese with English subtitles\, and are $5.99 and can be accessed through www.jccc.on.ca \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\nNOBODY KNOWS 誰も知らない\n\n\n\n\n2004 (141 min.) Screening June 26 – 28\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThis screening requires the purchase of a ticket on JCCC’s website.\n\n \n \nWatch film here > \n\nWe love to hear your feedback on the film! \n\nPlease click here to provide feedback\n\n\n \n\n\nFour siblings live happily with their mother in a small apartment in Tokyo. The children all have different fathers. They have never been to school. The very existence of three of them has been hidden from the landlord. One day\, the mother leaves behind a little money and a note\, asking her 12-year old son Akira to look after the others. And so begins the children’s odyssey\, a journey nobody knows. \n\nStarring Yûya Yagira\, Ayu Kitaura\, Hiei Kimura\, Momoko Shimizu.\nWinner — Cannes Film Festival 2004\, Best Actor\, Yûya Yagira \n  \n\n\nImages (C) 2004 NOBODY KNOWS Production Committee All Rights Reserved. \n\nFilms of the Hirokazu Kore-eda Retrospective > \nTrailer below > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kore-eda-retrospective-nobody-knows/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200309T204603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T202715Z UID:44526-1586453400-1586457000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] The JFT Library Book Club - Books and Tea 2020 DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club\nThe JFT Library Book Club – Books and Tea is scheduled for Thursday April 9\, 2020 is now cancelled.\nTake this unfortunate situation and turn it into a positive opportunity! Join the Book Club and share a book of your choice with other library users. You can: \n\nBring the book you currently have on loan and share what you’ve been reading while JFT Library was closed! Now\, you finally have the time to finish the books you had on loan!\nTalk about the most memorable book you’ve read from JFT Library’s collection. If you still remember it\, odds are\, the book was just that good!\nBe creative with getting your reading materials! You can still find books by Japanese authors or about Japan. You can search whether the book is part of JFT’s collection in our catalogue.\n\nBooks may be from any section of the JFT library – both fiction and non-fiction.\n*Books must be written originally in English or translated from original Japanese to English or French* \nThursday\, April 9\, 2020 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nPlease email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThank you for participating! \n  \n\nJFT Library Book Club 2020-2021 Calendar\nPlease find the JFT Library Book Club 2020-2021 Calendar for future Book Club dates and themes below. \n  \n \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\n \nMemoirs of a Polar Bear – February 20\, 2020 \n \nThe Little House – December 12\, 2019 \n \nMystery Book Club – October 10\, 2019 \n \nMovies and Books – August 8\, 2019 \n \n\nBooks and Tea – June 6\, 2019 URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-books-and-tea-2020/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200317T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200317T203000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200227T165917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T232324Z UID:44358-1584469800-1584477000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Cancelled - March Break Films: MIXED DOUBLES DESCRIPTION:March Break Films \nMIXED DOUBLES ミックス。\nMarch 17\, 2020 6:30 PM < CANCELLED\n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required\, film in Japanese with English subtitles \n  \nDirected by Junichi Ishikawa 2017\, 119 min. [Romantic comedy] \nTamako\, formerly a “table tennis prodigy”\, was in a relationship with Ejima\, the ace of her company’s table tennis club\, when she catches him in the arms of another player\, Airi. Fleeing to her hometown\, Tamako discovers that the Flower Table Tennis Club\, formerly run by her late mother is in dire financial straits. In an effort to revitalize the failing Flower Table Tennis Club and destroy Ejima and Airi\, Tamako partners with the incompatible Hagiwara to compete for the National Championship. \n  \nOTHER MARCH BREAK FILMS: \nMarch 16 – Pop In Q \nMarch 17 – Mixed Doubles \nMarch 18 – The Night I Swam \nIntro: https://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/intl/mp_pc/archive/mixed.html \nTrailer > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/mixed/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200316T153000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200227T160128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T224040Z UID:44350-1584367200-1584372600@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:March Break Films: POP IN Q DESCRIPTION:March Break Films: Pop In Q ポッピンQ\nMarch 16\, 2020 @2:00 PM\n@JFT\, free Admission\, RSVP required\, drop-ins welcome \nJapanese with English subtitles | Fantasy\, dance anime | Suitable for Children \n  \nPop In Q ポッピンQ \nDirected by MIYAHARA Naoki 2016\, 95 min. \nThe day before the graduation ceremony\, five junior high school girls each are preoccupied with their real everyday lives. The girls met each other in a fantasy world after being sent there through a sudden occurrence. There\, they learn about the impending crisis that this world is facing. The way to avert this crisis is for the five to collaborate and bring their five hearts together as one through dance. However\, the five cannot come to love the world\, and cannot tell their true feelings to one another\, so their hearts are unable to unite and the time limit is fast approaching. \nDirector Miyahara Naoki\, has worked on a number anime series including the popular “Pretty Cure” series among others. \nKey words: bishoujo\, coming of age\, dance\, magical girl\, parallel universe \nOTHER MARCH BREAK FILMS: \nMarch 16 – Pop In Q \nMarch 17 – Mixed Doubles \nMarch 18 – The Night I Swam \n  \nOFFICIAL WEBSITE > \n  \nImages courtesy of (c)TOEI ANIMATION / 「POP IN Q」 Partners 2016 \nTrailer > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/pop-in-q/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200314T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200201T120048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164344Z UID:43291-1584198000-1584205200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] The 27th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – Those Were the Days\, My Friends. DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to current circumstances\, we regret to inform you that The 27th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival is cancelled on March 14\, 2020. \nWe are committed to the health\, safety and well-being of our patrons\, performers\, volunteers and staff members. We apologize for any inconvenience\, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation. \nIn the meantime\, we will work on having this event at a later date this year. Please continue to check our website and newsletters. We hope you will return to the Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival when the opportunity arises. \nPlease note that the Library will also be CLOSED on March 14\, 2020. All item(s) due on this date have been extended for an additional 3 weeks. \n  \n \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto and the Toronto Storytelling Festival present\nThe 27th Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival – Those Were the Days\, My Friends.\nJoin us for an afternoon of Japanese folk tales\, stories\, songs and mime performances at the 27th annual Katari Storytelling Festival. This family-friendly event is presented in cooperation with the Toronto Storytelling Festival. The Katari Japanese Storytellers programme includes traditional and contemporary storytelling for all ages. \nAudience: Family\nAdmission: Free (RSVP required)\nWheelchair Accessibility: Yes \nProgramme: \n\nSeiko Shirafuji and Eiko Giese : Tama-Sudare\, traditional street performance\nKoko Kikuchi : Oshira-sama\, Japanese folktale\nYusuke Tanaka : Urashima Taro\, the eternal time traveller\nNoriko Yamamoto : Tea Ceremony\, a mime performance\nSeiko Shirafuji and Eiko Giese with Yusuke Tanaka on guitar : The Poems of Misuzu Kaneko\, poem chanting and singing\nToshiki Mori : The Greatest Player\, a contemporary story\n\n***Please note that the Library will be open with special Saturday opening on March 14\, 2020 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm to coincide with the event.\nThe gallery will be closed. Please feel free to arrive early and enjoy browsing the library before the event.  \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n2020 Storytellers \nKoko Kikuchi \nBorn in Tohoku\, the northeast of Japan\, Koko has been involved in Katari since its inception. He specializes in the folktales of his native region of Iwate Prefecture. \nToshiki Mori \nAn actor\, storyteller\, singer and writer. Toshiki was born in Fukushima\, Japan. He started his career as storyteller of Kamishibai in Toronto and has been actively performing in Montreal and at various schools\, libraries and cultural events throughout Toronto. \nSeiko Shirafuji \nBorn in Yamaguchi Prefecture\, she is a singer and folk dancer and a retired medical doctor. Seiko has been performing in many community events and local festivals since 1995. \nYusuke Tanaka \nA veteran translator\, writer\, director of the Katari Storytelling Festival since 1994. He has been telling stories of the Ainu people\, and his own adaptations of Japanese folklore in many places including New York\, Seoul\, Kyoto\, Tokyo and Sapporo. \nNoriko Yamamoto \nA professional dancer\, mime\, silent storyteller\, and visual artist. Since moving to Toronto from Tokyo in 1994\, Noriko has added Nia to her repertoire. She performs regularly at schools\, libraries\, festivals\, and at various other events. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/katari-storytelling-festival-2020/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200211T215937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T221228Z UID:44149-1583951400-1583956800@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:The Italian Nobleman Urbano Monte’s World Map of 1587: Sources\, Development\, and his Interest in Japan DESCRIPTION:In this talk Chet Van Duzer will discuss a spectacular Italian world map made in 1587 by the Milanese noble Urbano Monte. It consists of 60 manuscript sheets designed to be assembled into a map on a north polar projection more than three meters in diameter. It is distinctive for its rich program of decoration\, its large hypothetical southern continent\, and Monte’s intention that it be mounted so that it could be rotated about its center. Its depiction of Japan is of particular interest\, as Monte had met members of the Tenshō embassy from Japan when they came to Milan in 1585\, and Van Duzer will discuss the map in the context of the explosion of European interest in Japan that followed the ambassadors’ visit. In the course of the talk Van Duzer will show how Monte made use of his many sources\, both textual and cartographic\, to create this unique and captivating image of the world\, and also show the development of his world maps over time. \n\nChet Van Duzer is a Researcher in Residence at the John Carter Brown Library and a board member of the Lazarus Project at the University of Rochester\, which brings multispectral imaging to cultural institutions around the world. He has published extensively on medieval and Renaissance maps. His book Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps was published in 2013 by the British Library\, and is now available in editions in German\, Russian\, Thai\, and Chinese (both mainland and Taiwan). His book The World for a King: Pierre Desceliers’ Map of 1550 was published in 2015 by the British Library\, and in 2018 Springer published his book Henricus Martellus’s World Map at Yale (c. 1491): Multispectral Imaging\, Sources\, and Influence. His research on Urbano Monte’s manuscript world map of 1587 was funded by a David Rumsey Research Fellowship at Stanford and the John Carter Brown Library. \n\nThis event is Co-Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto \n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/chet-van-duzer/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200220T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T220801Z UID:43395-1583586000-1583593200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Travel Japanese DESCRIPTION:The class is now full. We thank everyone for their interest. \nLooking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? The Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s “Travel Japanese” class is designed to help you navigate your way through Japan\, with content matching the ever-changing landscape of the country! \nIn this class\, we will go over some essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan\, as well as some tips and tricks to make your journey smoother. \n※ This class is designed for people who have little to no experience studying Japanese/visiting Japan.\n※ Priority will be given to students who have not taken this class in the past. URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/travel-japanese-march2020/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Language Class ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200212T174124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T223152Z UID:44171-1583346600-1583352000@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Arms Race in Architecture DESCRIPTION:An arms race is on in the worlds of computation and architectural fabrication research. Robots with increasingly large\, fast\, and powerful capabilities are available and can produce outputs with military-grade precision. The assumption is that through the use of these advanced tools\, architects will also advance the production of outputs\, but can these tools be developed with traditional forms of human engagement still in mind? Robots are not particularly adaptive. They do not integrate changes with ease—at least\, not yet. Humans\, on the other hand\, exhibit great capacity for adaptation but lack the precision of robots. How could precision and adaptation be combined in architecture\, specifically within the context of Japan\, where imperfections are embraced as part of an ideal form? This lecture will explore that question with a presentation of a series of small scale building projects in Tokyo. \n\n \nYusuke Obuchi is an Associate Professor in Architecture at the University of Tokyo\, where he has directed Obuchi Laboratory at the Department of Architecture since 2010. He is also a founding Co-director of the Advanced Design Studies Program\, which consists of Digital Fabrication Lab\, Sustainable Prototyping Lab\, Media Initiative Lab\, Design Think Tank\, Design Practice Lab\, Social Design Lab\, and Computational Unit. Prof. Obuchi was Co-Director of the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association (AA) in London from 2005 to 2010\, and Course Master and Unit Master of the Architectural Association from 2003 to 2005. He studied architecture at Princeton University\, Southern California Institute of Architecture\, and the University of Toronto. He has previously taught at Princeton University\, Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, University of Kentucky\, and New Jersey Institute of Technology. \nProf. Obuchi teaches design studios\, workshops\, and seminar courses where he explores the concepts of materiality\, design systems\, computational design techniques\, and fabrication processes in contemporary architecture and design. He has previously worked for Reiser-Umemoto in New York and ROTO Architects in Los Angeles. His research projects have been published and exhibited widely in the U.S. and Europe\, and have been included in the National Triennial Exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City\, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris\, Architecture Biennial Beijing\, Architecture Biennial Rotterdam\, Zurich Design Museum\, Tokyo Designers Week\, and Barcelona Design Museum. \n\nCo-Presented by: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yusuke-obuchi/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T213000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200204T200723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T204421Z UID:44087-1582655400-1582666200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Tokyo & Sports Series: SAPPORO WINTER OLYMPICS DESCRIPTION:Tokyo & Sports Series\n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \nAll films in Japanese with English subtitles \n  \nThis year is a very special year for Japan\, not only is it the first REIWA year\, but also TOKYO\, the country’s capital\, will be host to the largest sporting event on the planet! It will be taking place in the summer\, and this series will celebrate Tokyo the mega city\, and Sports serve as a count down\, as the opening date approaches. \nFebruary 25\, 2020 will be exactly six months from the start of the Tokyo 2020 PARALYMPICS\, and the evening will be preceded by a screening of the short film about the inaugural Paralympics game\, TOKYO PARALYMPICS “A Song for Social Rehabilitation”  1964\, 11 min. Planned and produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Film Association.  \n\n  \nFebruary 25\, 2020 6:30 PM \nSAPPORO WINTER OLYMPICS 札幌オリンピック\nDirected by Masahiro SHINODA 1972\, 167 min. [Documentary] New HD digital transfer \n  \nMasahiro Shinoda’s interest in sports and experience as an athlete\, he was a long-distance runner\, made him an ideal choice to direct the official film of the XI Olympic Winter Games Sapporo 1972. His work is marked by its gravitas\, and this can be felt in the opening Torch Relay sequence. Few Olympic films can boast such aesthetically pleasing images as this one. Shinoda takes full advantage of the ‘Scope format\, and of the superb equipment at his disposal. Allied to this is a subtle use of sound and silence\, filtering out all extraneous noise when required. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA selection of titles from over 30 films by Masahiro Shinoda include: \n  \nPALE FLOWER 乾いた花 (1964) \nTHE STRANGE STORY OF SARUTOBI SASUKE\, a.k.a. Samurai Spy 異聞猿飛佐助 (1965) \nDOUBLE SUICIDE 心中天網島 (1969) \nSILENCE 沈黙 (1971) \nGONZA THE SPEARMAN 近松門左衛門 鑓の権三 (1986) \nOWL’S CASTLE (1999) URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tokyo-sports-sapporo-olympics/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200211T222321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T145327Z UID:44132-1582369200-1582387200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:JFT 30th Anniversary Logo Contest Art Corner DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto is celebrating its 30th anniversary!\nCelebrate with JFT by sharing your ideas for our 30th anniversary logo. \nHaven’t submitted a logo yet? \nJoin us at the JFT Library to design your logo on-site and enter JFT’s 30th Anniversary Logo Contest.\nGet inspired by looking through our library’s collection of books on design and by sharing your ideas! \nBasic art supplies will be provided.\nNo RSVP required.\nFirst come first served. \n  \n  \nPlease find the details of JFT’s 30th Anniversary Logo contest at: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/logo-contest/ URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-30th-anniversary-logo-contest-art-corner/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200221T201500 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200123T181711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T215009Z UID:43719-1582309800-1582316100@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:RAMEN FILMS: God of Ramen DESCRIPTION:RAMEN FILM SERIES\n\n\n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \n\nAll films in Japanese with English subtitles \n\nAfter watching these films\, you’ll want to warm up to a tasty bowl of Ramen! This series will examine all that is Ramen with great stories about the people who make it\, and the people who enjoy this popular noodle and soup combination. \n \nFebruary 21\, 2020 6:30 PM \nGOD OF RAMENラーメンより大切なもの\n\nDirected by Takashi Innami 2013\, 90 min. [Documentary]\n \n \nPeople wait in line for over two hours for just one bowl of ramen at the legendary ramen shop “East Ikebukuro Taishoken.” Owner Kazuo Yamagishi\, has tended the shop for 50 years. What makes his ramen so special? This documentary is not only about his pursuit of the perfect blend of flavors\, it’s about his life\, love and the strong bond he shares with the people he believes in.\n \n \nFilms in this series include;\nJan. 17 – THE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR南極料理人\nJan. 31 – RAMEN HEADSラーメンヘッズ\nFeb 7 – RAMEN SHOP 家族のレシピ\nFeb 21 – GOD OF RAMEN SHOP ラーメンより大切なもの URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ramen-films-god-of-ramen/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200107T192927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T171751Z UID:43221-1582137000-1582142400@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Welcome to TOKYO: Urban Change and International Spectacle from the Meiji Period to 2020 DESCRIPTION:Anticipating the arrival of tens of millions of foreign tourists attending the 2020 Olympic Games\, the Tokyo municipal government announced in 2014 a long-term city plan aiming to make Tokyo the “world’s best city.” With the Olympic Games a “springboard” for the city’s future\, the plan laid out a number of improvements designed to enhance the livability and commercial prosperity of the city along with the welfare of its residents. As with earlier improvement efforts in Tokyo following the 1868 Meiji Restoration\, the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and paving the way for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics\, the main component of the 2014 plan was infrastructure; namely\, new expressways\, improved port facilities\, and the creation of pleasant public spaces through the so-called “Tokyo Champs Elysées Project.” Once again\, Tokyo planners intent on putting the city’s best face forward to impress foreign visitors and to display Japanese prosperity started at street level. This talk reviews Tokyo urban improvement efforts from the Meiji Period to today to show how Tokyo planners have repeatedly looked to city streets as conduits of not only cars and commerce but as conveyors of culture and civilization. This suggests continuity in both Japanese urban planners’ abiding concern for foreign visitors’ reactions to the city’s appearance as well as their lasting perception and the interrelationship between Tokyo’s urban infrastructure\, commercial prosperity\, and international prestige. \n\nTristan R. Grunow is Associate Research Scholar at the Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University. Previously\, he was Assistant Professor without Review at the University of British Columbia\, postdoctoral fellow at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University\, and a Fulbright Fellow at Hōsei University in Tokyo. His current project charts the respacing of the built environment of Tokyo under the process of Japanese state-formation and empire-building. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Rush seating may be available on the day of the event.  URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tristan-grunow/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200116T164657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T180221Z UID:43384-1581705000-1581712200@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:Mixed Doubles DESCRIPTION:Valentines Film Screening \nMIXED DOUBLES ミックス\n  \nFebruary 14\, 2020 6:30 PM  \n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required\, film in Japanese with English subtitles \n  \nDirected by Junichi Ishikawa 2017\, 119 min. [Romantic comedy] \n  \nTamako\, formerly a “table tennis prodigy”\, was in a relationship with Ejima\, the ace of her company’s table tennis club\, when she catches him in the arms of another player\, Airi. Fleeing to her hometown\, Tamako discovers that the Flower Table Tennis Club\, formerly run by her late mother is in dire financial straits. In an effort to revitalize the failing Flower Table Tennis Club and destroy Ejima and Airi\, Tamako partners with the incompatible Hagiwara to compete for the National Championship. \nIntro: https://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/intl/mp_pc/archive/mixed.html \nTrailer > URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/mixed-doubles/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200207T201500 DTSTAMP:20260916T143432 CREATED:20200108T223631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T224111Z UID:43258-1581100200-1581106500@tr.jpf.go.jp SUMMARY:RAMEN FILM SERIES: Ramen Shop DESCRIPTION:RAMEN FILM SERIES \n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \nAll films in Japanese with English subtitles \n  \nWarm up to a tasty bowl of Ramen! This series will examine all that is Ramen with great stories about the people who make it\, and the people who enjoy this popular noodle and soup combination. \n  \nFebruary 7\, 2020 6:30 PM \nRAMEN SHOP 家族のレシピ\nDirected by Eric Khoo 2018\, 90 min. [Drama]\nMasato runs a ramen shop with his father in Takasaki Japan. When he finds a diary filled with recipes and memories of his Singaporean mother who died when he was little\, Masato decides to visit Singapore to uncover and relive his mother’s history whom he knows nothing about. \n  \nFilms in this series include; \nJan. 17 – THE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR南極料理人 \nJan. 31 – RAMEN HEADSラーメンヘッズ \nFeb 7 – RAMEN SHOP 家族のレシピ \nPlus two more surprises! URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ramen-films-ramen-shop/ LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/square-ramen-shop.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Japan Foundation Toronto 2 Bloor St. East 3rd Floor Toronto ON M4W 1A8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor:geo:-79.3857432,43.6710659 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR