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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200311T183000
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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
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T213000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200222T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200221T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T200000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200207T201500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200131T201500
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SUMMARY:RAMEN FILM SERIES: Ramen Heads
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  \nJanuary 31\, 2020 6:30 PM  \nRAMEN HEADSラーメンヘッズ\nDirected by Koki Shigeno 2017\, 93 min. [Documentary]\nThis documentary gives an intimate look at enthusiastic fans of ramen and the chefs who make it. Over a 15 month long shoot\, Chukasoba Tomita proprietor Tomita Osamu and his customers are interviewed revealing the history of ramen’s evolution while also painting a portrait of Japan’s ramen culture. \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! \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ramen-films-ramen-heads/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200129T200000
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SUMMARY:The BLINDSPOT of JAPAN
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will feature Eric Cazdyn’s “Blindspot Machine”–a unique film rig that questions what a blindspot is and teaches us about how we look\, how we think\, how we desire\, and how change occurs in the world. In this iteration of his multi-faceted The Blindspot Variations project\, Cazdyn brings his “Blindspot Machine” to Japan and shoots at seven different sites: 1) Tezuka Architect’s Fuji Kindergarten (Tokyo); 2) Ito Toyo’s Sendai Mediatheque (Sendai); 3) Ishinomaki Hill (overview site of the 2011 tsunami disaster); 4) Ishinomaki Lowlands (ground-zero of the 2011 tsunami); 5) Tajiro-jima (cat island/terminal island\, Tohoku); 6) Isozaki Arata’s Art Mito Tower (Ibaraki); and 7) Kurokawa Kisho’s Nakagin Capsule Tower (Tokyo). This film-lecture connects the problematics of the ground-zero and the blindspot to architecture\, political possibilities\, life and death\, as well as to the Buddhist inspired category of Ma (or negative time-space). \n\nEric Cazdyn is Distinguished Professor of Aesthetics and Politics at the University of Toronto\, where he teaches courses on critical theory\, film and video\, architecture\, and Japan. He has written the following books: Nothing: Three Inquiries in Buddhism (U of Chicago Press\, 2015)\, The Already Dead: The New Time of Culture\, Politics and Illness (Duke\, 2012); After Globalization (Wiley-Blackwell\, 2011); and The Flash of Capital: Film and Geopolitics in Japan (Duke\, 2002); and is the editor of Trespasses: Selected Writings of Masao Miyoshi (Duke\, 2010). Cazdyn is also a filmmaker whose most recent work\, The Blindspot Variations\, has been screened and performed in Japan\, the US\, Mexico\, Canada and throughout Europe. A former Japan Foundation Fellow in 2001 and 2009\, the Japan Foundation\, Toronto is delighted to welcome him back for this lecture. \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/eric-cazdyn/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T212000
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SUMMARY:Tokyo & Sports Series: TOKYO OLYMPIAD
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. \n  \n\n  \nJanuary 24\, 2020 6:30 PM \nTOKYO OLYMPIAD 東京オリンピック\nDirected by Kon Ichikawa 1965\, 170 min. [Documentary] New HD digital transfer \n  \nUtilizing glorious cinematography\, Ichikawa examines the beauty and rich drama of the 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo\, creating a catalogue of extraordinary observations that range from the expansive to the intimate. The glory\, despair\, passion\, and suffering of Olympic competition are rendered with lyricism and technical mastery\, culminating in an inspiring testament to the beauty of the human body and the strength of the human spirit.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tokyo-sports-tokyo-olympiad/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200316T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2020
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Tree 2020\nDue to current circumstances\, the Book Tree Contest ended Monday March 16\, 2020.\nThank you to all those who participated! \nWinners will be contacted individually. \n  \nWatch how our Book Tree blossomed! \n \n \n \n\nJoin our annual Book Tree contest! \nBorrow JFT Library materials for a chance to win! \n  \nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize. \nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize. \nHelp the Book Tree grow by writing comments on tsubaki flowers and adding them to our tree. \n  \nBook Tree eligibility:\nMaterials checked out within the period of\nJanuary 20 – March 27\, 2020 \n  \nThank you for participating! \n  \nGRAND Prizes include: \nTIFF – 2 Tickets for an opening night screening and party at the 45th annual Toronto International Film Festival.\n(Princess of Wales Theatre; festival runs Sept 10 – 20\, 2020) \nROM – 2 Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \nAGO – 4 General Admission Tickets for a group visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. (not including special exhibitions) \n  \nOther Prizes include: \n \nThank you to our generous sponsors.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/book-tree-2020/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200117T204500
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
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SUMMARY:RAMEN FILM SERIES: The Chef of South Polar
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  \nJanuary 17\, 2020 6:30 PM  \nTHE CHEF OF SOUTH POLAR南極料理人\nDirected by Shuichi Okitai 2009\, 125 min. [Drama\, Comedy] \nBased on the real life experiences of a Japan Coast Guard chef for an Antarctic scientific observation team\, the film depicts with humor the extreme isolation of eight men\, living apart from their families in the South Pole. From French cuisine to hand-made “ramen” noodles\, the meals that fill the team members’ bellies and hearts are unforgettable. \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 \nPlus two more surprises!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ramen-films-chef-of-south-polar/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117
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SUMMARY:Manga Hokusai Manga
DESCRIPTION:  \nManga Hokusai Manga:\nApproaching the Master’s Compendium\nfrom the Perspective of Contemporary Comics\n「マンガ・北斎・漫画」展 — 現代日本マンガから見た『北斎漫画』\nJanuary 16 – April 23\, 2020\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. \nJaqueline Berndt Professor\, Manga/Comics Theory\, Kyoto Seika University \n\n\nShow GALLERY HOURS  \nMon 11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS \nTues 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nWed 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nThurs 11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS \nFri 11:30 am – 4:30 pm \n  \n  \nShow The Japan Foundation\, Toronto  \n2 Bloor Street East \nHudson’s Bay Centre\, 3rd floor \nAbove Royal Bank of Canada \nwww.jftor.org 416.966.1600 x229 \n  \n\nADMISSION: FREE \nSaturday openings: \n11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nJanuary 25\, February 8\, 22\, \nMarch 7\, 21\, April 4\, 18 \nClosed: Other Saturdays and Sundays \nFebruary 17 (Family Day) \nEaster closing April 10-13
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/manga-hokusai-manga/2020-01-16/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191218T193000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Intermediate Course "Japanese Together 4" Trial Lesson!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining one of our “Japanese Together” language courses?\nThis December we are hosting a Trial Lesson of our Pre-intermediate JAPANESE TOGETHER 4 Japanese-language course! \nSpaces are available for Term 2 (January – April) of our Pre-intermediate (A2/B1) and Intermediate (B1) Japanese language courses\, and if you have been studying Japanese for some time now and you are interested in continuing your studies at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, please feel free to join us to get a feel for how our classes are run and which level might be the right one for you! \nTrial lesson details:\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, December 18th\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (Seminar Room)\nInstructor: Yuiko Goya\, Japanese Language Lecturer \nAfter the lesson\, we are happy to answer any questions you have about our Japanese-language program! \n※ This is a FREE trial lesson for Japanese Together 4 our course which will start in January\, and run Friday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/pre-intermediate-trial-lesson/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop: Why Virtual Reality (VR) Games Help You Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター\n日本語教師研修のお知らせ\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター（以下JFT）では、トロント近郊の日本語の先生方が日本語の教え方について学び合うことのできる場の提供を目指し、日本語教師研修を実施します。日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方なら、どなたにもご参加いただける内容ですので、皆さま奮ってご参加ください。 \nご参加をご希望の方は以下よりお申込みください。 \nテーマ：VRゲームが語学の習得に有利な理由\n皆さんは TPR という教授法をご存知ですか？　これは先生に指示された通りに行動することを中心とする言語習得の方法です。第二言語習得の理論では「理解できるインプット」を大量に行うことが必要とされていて、書いたり話したりするアウトプットはそれほど必要ではないということが分かっています。そしてこの TPR はまさにこの「たくさんインプットしてあまりアウトプットしない」という第二言語習得理論に忠実に作られた教授法です。そして最近のVRゲームはこの TPR で言語を学ぶ上でとてもすばらしい環境です。言葉を使って色々な指示を聞いて、その通りに行動しないとプレイできないという種類のゲームがたくさんあるからです。これはまさに TPR です。また、VRは没入感がとても高いので、VRの中のソーシャルメディアで他の人と話すことは、SKYPE などとは全く違う可能性を秘めています。このワークショップでは、VRゲームを使うことによって第二言語習得する可能性を探るために、 参加者の誰かに実際にVRゴーグルを装着する事も体験してもらいます。 \n日時：2019年12月14日（土） \n研修会：午後2:30　~　午後5:30（開場：午後2:00）\n懇親会：午後6:00　~　午後8:00（軽食をご用意しております。） \n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto　　Seminar Room\n2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \n参加費：無料\n申込締め切り：2019年12月8日（日） \n講師：村上 吉文（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講師紹介：2017年5月より国際交流基金日本語上級専門家としてアルバータ教育省に派遣。国際基督教大学卒業。主な著作に『しごとの日本語 IT業務編』（アルク 2008）、『冒険家メソッド』(ココ出版2018) 、『異世界転送の用意はいいか: 語学教師のためのVR入門』（Kindle 2019）のほか、ウェブマガジン「日本語教育いどばた」に「ソーシャルメディアをめぐる冒険」を連載中。「むらログ」管理人。 \n本研修に関するお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　nsaito@jftor.org 　416‐966‐1600 ext. 224 \n\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT)\nWorkshop for Japanese Language Teachers\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT) will hold a workshop which aims to provide a place for teachers to learn together about teaching the Japanese language. Those working in the field of Japanese language education as well as those with an interest in Japanese language education are welcome to attend. For registration\, please see below. \nTheme: Why Virtual Reality (VR) Games Help You Learn Languages\nHave you heard of TPR (Total Physical Response)? It’s a language teaching method that focuses on taking physical action following a teacher’s instruction. Second language acquisition theory places importance on learners understanding a large amount of “comprehensible input”\, as it has been found that emphasis on output such as writing and speaking is less necessary. TPR is a teaching method that was built based on this theory of having “more input and less output”. Modern VR games are a great environment for learning languages with TPR as there are many games which learners will not be able to play unless they see and listen to various instructions and act accordingly – which is exactly what TPR is about. In addition\, as VR is so immersive\, talking to others on social media in VR has the potential to be very different from previous online communication methods such as Skype. In this workshop\, one of the participants will have a chance to actually wear VR goggles and explore the possibility of learning a second language through VR games firsthand. \nDate and Time: Saturday\, December 14th\, 2019 \nWorkshop: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Doors open at 2:00 pm)\nMixer: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (A light meal will be served) \nLocation: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto　　Seminar Room\n2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \nRegistration Fee: Free\nRegistration Deadline: Sunday\, December 8th\, 2019 (Please heed the deadline) \nInstructor: Yoshifumi Murakami\, Japanese-Language Education Advisor\, Alberta Education (sponsored by the Japan Foundation)\nInstructor’s Introduction: Yoshifumi Murakami has been working as the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Specialist dispatched to Alberta Education since May 2017. He graduated from International Christian University\, and has written books such as “Japanese for Business for the Information Technology Industry” (ALC Press Inc. 2008)\, “Bokenka method (Adventurers’ Method)” (Coco Publishing\, 2018)\, “Prepare to be transported: Introduction to VR for language teachers (Japanese Edition)” (Kindle\, 2019). He has also contributed to the online magazine “Nihongo Kyoiku Idobata (Content-free chat on Japanese language education)” with his “Social Media o meguru boken (Adventures in Social Media)” series\, and continues to update his blog targeting Japanese-language teachers\, “Mura-log.” \nFor inquiries about this workshop: Noriko Saito　nsaito@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 224
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop191214/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191212T183000
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - The Little House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last book club for this year\, on Thursday December 12\, 2019. \nThis month we will discuss “The Little House (小さいおうち)” written by Kyoko Nakajiima\, one of the featured guest authors for Toronto International Festival of Authors\, 2019. Let’s enjoy sharing your thoughts and opinions about the book. \nJFT Library’s copy of the book is currently on display for TIFA.\nPlease feel free to visit the library and read onsite until it is available for circulation on October 31\, 2019.\nThe Little House will be released in Canada on November 29\, 2019. \n  \nThursday\, December 12\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nPlease call at 416-966-2935 or email the library at library@jftor.org to reserve your seat.\nPlease be aware that space may be limited. \nThank you for participating! \n\nDo not miss the opportunity to attend Writers on Writing: Author Kyoko Nakajima in converation with Lynne Kutsukake on October 26 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Japan\, Foundation\, Toronto. \n\nThere will be a special film screening of The Little House (in Japanese with English subtitles) between 7:00-10:00 PM on Sunday October 27 at Innis College\, with Ms. Nakajima in attendance. For more information\, click here. \n\nMs. Nakajima will also be part of the Festival Pop-Up at Union Station between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on Sunday October 27\, as well as participating in a panel at Harbourfront Centre on Thursday October 30. \n\nPrevious Book Clubs\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-the-little-house/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191212T151000
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SUMMARY:OKINAWA Film Series: Kitanaka Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Film Series: Program 4\n  \nThe Okinawa Film Series celebrates the diverse and rich culture of Okinawa. The next program in this series are two feature films that take place in the beautiful southern islands of Okinawa. These two very different films will shed light on the diversity of the people and stories in the OKINAWA FILM series. \nKitanaka Sketch is courtesy of the generosity of the Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office. \n\n \nThur. Dec. 12\, 2:00 PM & Tues. Dec. 17\, 6:30 PM\nKITANAKA SKETCH きたなかスケッチ\nDirected by Tsukasa Kishimoto (2018) 60 min \nManga artist Misaki struggles to produce a story set in a rural Okinawa village called Kitanakagusuku. She then decides to join a local youth group seeking to revive the traditional Fenushima dance\, which is usually reserved only for men. \n  \nFor details on SONATINE [Dec. 5 2:00 PM\, Dec. 9\, 6:30 PM] please click here >\n\nGenerously Supported by: Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office\n \n  \nCommunity Partner: Toronto Kyuyokai \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/okinawa-films-kitanaka/2019-12-12/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T201500
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T224702Z
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SUMMARY:OKINAWA Film Series: Sonatine
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Film Series: Program 3\n  \nThe Okinawa Film Series celebrates the diverse and rich culture of Okinawa. The next program in this series are two feature films that take place in the beautiful southern islands of Okinawa. These two very different films will shed light on the diversity of the people and stories in the OKINAWA FILM series. \nKitanaka Sketch is courtesy of the generosity of the Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office. \n\n \nThursday Dec. 5\, 2:00 PM & Monday Dec. 9\, 6:30 PM \nSONATINE ソナチネ\nDirected by Takeshi Kitano (1993) 94 min. \nMurakawa\, a hard-boiled\, aggressive Yakuza gangster\, is getting tired of his way of life. Prodded by his boss\, he agrees to go to Okinawa to help out a gang struggling with a rival mob. \nViolent & disturbing scenes\, viewer discretion is advised. \n\nFor details on KITANAKA SKETCH [Dec. 12 2:00 PM\, Dec. 17\, 6:30 PM] please click here >\n\nGenerously Supported by: Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office\n \n  \nCommunity Partner: Toronto Kyuyokai \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/okinawa-films-sonatine/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191126T225405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T224747Z
UID:42730-1575916200-1575921600@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:OKINAWA Film Series: Sonatine
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Film Series: Program 3\n  \nThe Okinawa Film Series celebrates the diverse and rich culture of Okinawa. The next program in this series are two feature films that take place in the beautiful southern islands of Okinawa. These two very different films will shed light on the diversity of the people and stories in the OKINAWA FILM series. \nKitanaka Sketch is courtesy of the generosity of the Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office. \n\n \nThursday Dec. 5\, 2:00 PM & Monday Dec. 9\, 6:30 PM \nSONATINE ソナチネ\nDirected by Takeshi Kitano (1993) 94 min. \nMurakawa\, a hard-boiled\, aggressive Yakuza gangster\, is getting tired of his way of life. Prodded by his boss\, he agrees to go to Okinawa to help out a gang struggling with a rival mob. \nViolent & disturbing scenes\, viewer discretion is advised. \n\nFor details on KITANAKA SKETCH [Dec. 12 2:00 PM\, Dec. 17\, 6:30 PM] please click here >\n\nGenerously Supported by: Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office\n \n  \nCommunity Partner: Toronto Kyuyokai \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/okinawa-films-sonatine-2019-12-09/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191108T192019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T192928Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop for Teaching Japanese Online 2: Making Your First Website
DESCRIPTION:オンライン日本語教師研修  「初めての ウェブサイト作成」のお知らせ\nこのコースを受けると、インターネットに詳しくない人でも、無料でシンプルなウェブサイトを作ることができるようになります。 \nコース名：「オンライン日本語教師研修　初めての ウェブサイト作成」\nWorkshop for Teaching Japanese Online 2: Making Your First Website\n主催：国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \n場所：オンライン（ご自宅から参加できます） \n申込み：https://forms.gle/vUBB1khAm83sJaXn8 \n参加用URL： 申し込んだ人にメールでお知らせします。 \n運営方法： \n・Youtubeの動画で予習\n・Zoom Cloud Meetingでリアルタイムのディスカッション（60分）\n・毎週課題あり\n・Slackで課題の提出などを行います。\n・カナダ在住者には毎週個人面談があります。 \n日時： \n・2019年12月3日、12月10日、2020年1月7日、1月14日、1月21日（火）全5回\n・毎回午後8時から9時まで（東部標準時） \n受講費：無料 \n対象： \n１．カナダ在住の日本語教師、もしくは日本語話者（JLPTのN3以上）\n２．カナダ外の日本語教師、もしくは日本語話者（JLPTのN3以上） \nカナダ在住の参加者（１）には提出課題に対するコメントと、講師と毎週一対一の面談時間（15分程度）があります。 \nカナダ外からの参加者（２）には上記の指導はありませんが、課題の提出、参加者同士の課題の相互評価、ディスカッションへの参加も歓迎します。 \n「行動中心アプローチによるオンライン日本語教師研修」に参加された方に引き続きご参加いただくことを想定した内容となっていますが、前回参加できなかった方も大歓迎です。 \nICTのレベル：GmailやMSワードなどは使っているが、ウェブサイトを開設したことはないぐらいのレベル。ただし、自分のウェブサイトを持っている人も情報提供やアドバイスのために参加していただけるのなら大歓迎です！ \n定員：100名（うち60名はカナダ在住者優先です。カナダ外からお申し込みの場合、41人目から保留になり、開始日の3日前の時点で空席があった場合に先着順でZoomの ID をお知らせいたします。なお、Zoomに参加できない人は定員として数えません） \n必要なもの： \n・インターネット接続（ブロードバンド）\n・電子メールアカウント（Zoom、Slackを使います）\n・マイクとカメラ（パソコンに内蔵のものがあればそれで充分です）\n・イヤホン（ハウリングを防ぐのに必要です） \n使用言語：講師は簡単な日本語で話しますが、質問などは英語でも受け付けます。 \n講師：村上吉文（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講師紹介：2017年5月より国際交流基金日本語上級専門家としてアルバータ教育省に派遣。国際基督教大学卒業。主な著作に『しごとの日本語 IT業務編』（アルク 2008）のほか、ココ出版より『冒険家メソッド』を2018年に刊行。「むらログ」管理人。 \n内容： \n１．Googleサイトについて\n２．無料で使える画像の探し方（ごく簡単な著作権の知識）\n３．カバー写真の作り方（ごく簡単な画像編集）\n４．広報動画の作り方（ごく簡単な撮影と編集と埋め込み）\n５．自動採点のGoogleフォームの作り方\n６．振り返り \n備考：なぜ日本語教師にこのようなスキルが必要なのかは、以下のオンライン講座などで学ぶことができます。JFTの今回のオンラインコースは、このような前提をもとに、実際に手を動かして成果物ができるところまでを目指します。 \n「はじめてのデジタルマーケティング」 | gacco https://lms.gacco.org/courses/course-v1:gacco+pt029+2019_08/about \n本研修に関し、ご不明な点やご質問などございましたら、以下の担当までご連絡ください。\n担当者：齋藤典子　nsaito@jftor.org　416‐966‐1600 ext. 224 \n備考１：前回のコースは講師が専門家として情報提供する立場でしたが、今回はあくまでも経験者の一人としてファシリテーションを中心に行います。後は参加者の皆さん同士での情報交換による研修といたします。 \n備考２：この研修は国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターが資格を授与するものではありません。 \n備考３：このコースではリアルタイムの話し合いに参加できなかった人のために、話し合いを録画し、一定期間（約1週間ほど）オンラインにて公開いたします。ご自分の顔や声が録画、公開されることを希望されない方は、全体での話し合いの時はカメラとマイク（音声）を必ずミュート（オフ）にしてください。また、小グループに分かれての話し合いの時は、録画を希望されない参加者がいるグループでの話し合いは録画されないよう、講師はその方のいるグループには参加しません。
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop191203/2019-12-03/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191107T222443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T192318Z
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SUMMARY:KYOGEN Performance
DESCRIPTION:***Due to popular demand\, we are no longer accepting reservations for this performance***\nA Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations: \nKyogen Performance\nCo-presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto. \n  \n \nWHAT IS KYOGEN? An Introduction to Nohgaku Excerpted from the National Noh Theatre of Japan\, Japan Arts Council Website \nNoh and Kyogen are Japanese traditional performing arts that have a long history. They are performed on the same stage and are collectively referred to as “Nohgaku.” The two are staged frequently even now and continue to awe and inspire us. Noh and Kyogen have had various influences on Bunraku and Kabuki as well as opera and contemporary theatre. \nKyogen: Spoken comedy revolving around conversations \nKyogen is a theatrical performance in which the story unfolds through human conversations. It draws on the daily events of the period in which the plays are set\, with many of the characters being archetypal characters one would find anywhere. Based on satire and comedy\, Kyogen amusingly depicts strong-willed ordinary people by typifying characters and exaggerating their gestures. Its repertoire is diverse\, and may include music and dance. To learn more about Kyogen\, please click the topics below; \nKyogen Stage and Structure    Flow of Kyogen Plays  Expressive Elements in Nohgaku \nPerformers   Kyogen Techniques   Kyogen Characters   Kyogen Costumes \n\nPROGRAM FOR DECEMBER 2\, 2019 PERFORMANCE\nPlease note: Kyogen plays to be performed in Japanese (without English subtitles). Introduction & costume demonstration in Japanese with English interpretation \nOtōfu Kyōgen\nJust like Tōfu\, bean curd\, The Shigeyama Kyogen troupe bills itself as “Otofu Kyogen”\, as tofu is something that can be enjoyed by everyone at any time\, never gets boring and is always tasteful. They are on their way to Toronto to treat you to Japan’s traditions and laughter. [Names in traditional Japanese name order\, Last name > First name] \nINTRODUCTION By Matsumoto Kaoru\nKYOGEN PLAY TITLE: Yobikoe\, Call Out 狂言『呼声』【よびこえ】\nPERFORMERS \nShite\, leading character\, servant Taro: SHIGEYAMA SENGORO \nAdo\, supporting character\, master: IGUCHI TATSUYA \nAdo\, supporting character\, servant Jiro: YAMASHITA MORIYUKI \nCOSTUME DEMONSTRATION\nKYOGEN PLAY TITLE: Inabadō Temple 狂言『因幡堂』【いなばどう】\nPERFORMERS \nShite\, leading character\, man: MATSUMOTO KAORU \nAdo\, supporting character\, his wife: YAMASHITA MORIYUKI \nKōken\, onstage assistant: IGUCHI TATUSYA \n  \nPERFORMERS FROM SHIGEYAMA OTOFU KYOGEN:\nSHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV　十四世 茂山 千五郎 \n \nMATSUMOTO Kaoru　松本 薫 \n \nIGUCHI Tatsuya　井口 竜也 \n \nYAMASHITA Moriyuki　山下 守之 \n \n  \n \n  \n \n***Due to popular demand\, we are no longer accepting reservations for this performance***
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kyogen-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T154500
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191015T212513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T154131Z
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SUMMARY:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling 2019
DESCRIPTION:Nengajo Workshops & Kamishibai Storytelling\nSat Nov 30\, 2019 | 11:30 – 3:45\n \nJoin us in the JFT Library for our annual Nengajo making workshops.\n年賀状 Nengajo are Japanese New Year’s postcards.\n2020 will be the year of the Japanese rat 子 nezumi. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to make your first negajo in the new Reiwa era. \n \n  \nThis year\, our event will also feature 紙芝居 Kamishibai\, a traditional form of Japanese storytelling.\nStories will be read by the multi-talented actor\, comedian and storyteller\, Toshiki Mori. \nAn actor\, storyteller\, singer and writer. Toshiki was born and raised 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. \n  \n  \nNo RSVP required\, but spaces for Nengajo Workshops are limited.\nFirst come first served basis. Maximum 2 postcards per participant. \nSat Nov 30\, 2019 Library Opening Hours: 11:00 – 4:00\nEvent Schedule \n11:30 – 12:15  Nengajo Workshop #1 \n1:00 – 1:45 Nengajo Workshop #2 \n2:00 – 2:15 Kamishibai Storytelling \n2:30 – 3:15 Nengajo Workshop #3 \n3:30 – 3:45 Kamishibai Storytelling \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nengajo-workshops-kamishibai-storytelling-2019/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191024T193915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T195712Z
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SUMMARY:OKINAWA Film Series: Program 2
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Film Series: Program 2\nNovember 21\, 6:30 PM & November 26\, 2:00 PM \nWith a heavy heart\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto sends our condolences to the people of Okinawa with the recent news that a fire has destroyed much of Shuri Castle in Okinawa\, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back 500 years. The ancient castle is a symbol of Okinawa’s cultural heritage\, and also an important cultural and historical symbol for Japan and for cultures around the world. \nThe planned Okinawa Film series will continue\, but take on a different significance with news of this tragedy. We encourage you to come out to show support and learn more about this beautiful region.  \n\nThe Okinawa Film Series celebrates the diverse and rich culture of Okinawa. The first two programs will be made up of seven short films. See the beauty and rich culture of Okinawa through the people and stories told in the OKINAWA FILM series. \nFilms courtesy of the generosity of the Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office. \n \nTHE CHOSEN ONE 選ばれた男 \nDirected by Gori (2016) 20 min. \nAboard a cruise ship heading from Taiwan to Ishigakijima\, a young Taiwanese man (Yenda Chen) is staring at a letter as he ponders to himself\, “Am I the chosen one?” Set in Ishigakijima\, Okinawa Prefecture\, one of the “Top Three Star-gazing Sites” in Japan\, this film is a heartwarming comedy of how an insecure young man’s destiny begins to change because of a message found in a bottle by the seaside. \n  \nINDIGO LOVE 愛と藍 \nDirected by Judy Sachiko Fukumoto (2012) 20 min. \nMeiling Lan\, an actress from Taiwan\, comes to Okinawa looking forward to a vacation stay at a high-class resort to relieve herself of job stress. But the place she reserved\, “KAFUU”\, was a guesthouse similar only in name to a high-end hotel. The guesthouse was run by just three people\, quiet Ai and talkative Satoru\, and Oba (old lady)\, the brisk guesthouse owner. Meiling’s hopes for a dream vacation is shattered to pieces… \n  \nMOTHER OF THE GROOM ニービチの条件 \nDirected by Tsukasa Kishimoto (2011) 26 min. \nEiichi\, who hasn’t been back home to the island he left years ago\, has returned to announce the engagement to his fiancee Shiori whom he met in Tokyo. \nThe matriarchs don’t approve of the bride-to-be\, setting off a series of battles. To be accepted as a member of the Okinawan family\, the fiancee is tasked to help out with Ukui\, a traditional Okinawan event. Ukui is a ritual to see off the ancestral spirits back to the other world on the last day of Obon (a festival to honor the spirit of the ancestors). \nFor Okinawa Film Series Program 1\, click here >\nGenerously Supported by: Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office \n \n  \nCommunity Partner: Toronto Kyuyokai \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/okinawa-film-series-prg2/2019-11-21/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191029T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T185437Z
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SUMMARY:Fans Onstage Lecture by Masayuki Nakamura
DESCRIPTION:Fans Onstage Lecture\nby Masayuki Nakamura\,\nArtistic Producer\, Yokohama Noh Theatre; Lecturer at the Tokyo University of the Arts\nIn conjunction with Fans Onstage: Handheld Splendour of the Japanese Traditional Performing Arts exhibition \nNovember 18\, 2019 (Monday)\, 6:30 P.M.  \nin Japanese with English interpreter \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300 \n3rd floor of Hudson’s Bay Centre\, above Royal Bank \n  \nFree admission \nReservation required: \n416.966.1600 x.229 https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/theatre-fan-lecture/ \nFans Beyond Theatre Props \nIn the Japanese traditional performing arts fans are superbly made to a high standard of handcraftsmanship. They are so beautiful to simply look at. But when they appear in the performances\, each type of theatrical art form from different eras\, such as Noh or Kabuki\, has unique\, original use of fans. In each theatrical form the vocabulary of the expression is so rich. Some of the fans give a realistic\, detailed description of unseen objects. Other fans invite images of characters or spirits The fans even transform the entire body of the performer.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/theatre-fan-lecture/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191016T160245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T213347Z
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SUMMARY:YOSE ARTS performances in Canada
DESCRIPTION:YOSE ARTS Performances in Canada\nA project of The Japan Arts Council in support of international art exchange \n\nDATE: Sunday November 10\, 2019 \nTIME: 6:30 PM (doors open 30 minutes before) \nVENUE: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nJoin us for an evening of Yose Arts\, a traditional form of Japanese entertainment from the Edo period that centres around Rakugo\, a form of comedy and storytelling. Together with Rakugo\, there will be a Daikagura performance and Kami Kiri paper cutting performance. \nFortune favours those who laugh!  Fully experience the energies of yose!!  Don’t dare miss the English rakugo “Funatoku” (“Toku the Boatman”) along with Japanese pieces!!! \nPROGRAM AND PERFORMERS \n\nDaikagura Performance – Kagami Michiyo\nKami Kiri Paper Cutting – Hayashiya Imamaru\nRakugo – Sanshotei Charaku\n\n\n日本芸術文化振興会国際芸術交流支援事業「カナダ寄席演芸公演」 \n  \n笑う門には福来る！　寄席の賑わいをたっぷり味わってください。英語落語には「船徳」を、日本語での落語もお聞き逃しなく！ \n【日時】２０１９年１１月１０日（日）　午後６時３０分開演 \n【演目・出演】 \n\n太神楽曲芸 鏡味味千代（かがみ　みちよ）\n紙切り 林家今丸（はやしや　いままる）\n落語 三笑亭茶楽（さんしょうてい　ちゃらく）\n\nCo-presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yose-arts-2019/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTSTAMP:20260916T155515
CREATED:20191024T172140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T214134Z
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SUMMARY:OKINAWA Film Series: Program 1
DESCRIPTION:Okinawa Film Series: Program 1\nNovember 5\, 6:30 PM & November 20\, 2:00 PM \nWith a heavy heart\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto sends our condolences to the people of Okinawa with the recent news that a fire has destroyed much of Shuri Castle in Okinawa\, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back 500 years. The ancient castle is a symbol of Okinawa’s cultural heritage\, and also an important cultural and historical symbol for Japan and for cultures around the world. \nThe planned Okinawa Film series will continue\, but take on a different significance with news of this tragedy. We encourage you to come out to show support and learn more about this beautiful region.  \n\nThe Okinawa Film Series celebrates the diverse and rich culture of Okinawa. The first two programs will be made up of seven short films. See the beauty and rich culture of Okinawa through the people and stories told in the OKINAWA FILM series. \nFilms courtesy of the generosity of the Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office. \n \nTHE DEER IN ME 僕と明日香の島歩き \nDirected by Kenji Tabuchi (2012) 15 min. \nAsuka\, a fledgling actress from Tokyo\, visits Aka Island\, one of the outlying islands of Okinawa in the southern seas of Japan. Takeshi\, a junior school student and the son of the guesthouse owner\, is uncomfortable being in front of an actress who he has seen only on TV; yet he is asked to take Asuka on a tour of the island. While walking the island\, Asuka sees a Kerama deer\, a natural treasure. As she listens to Takeshi’s father tell the story about the Kerama deer\, Asuka has flashbacks of harsh words of her co-workers and becomes depressed. Life on the island with Jo gradually changes Asuka’s outlook. \n \nTREASURE HUNT わたしの宝もの \nDirected by Takako Miyahira (2015) 20 min. \n“Wanna know a secret?” Lan\, the new\, quiet girl in class gives Mie and Hana an origami rabbit. In the rabbit’s folds hides a treasure map. Answering riddles one by one leads Mie and Hana to an adventure through Naha\, a city shared by the old and the new\, children and grownups. Between Lan’s lies and truths\, the two find a great treasure hidden in the City. \n  \nGOAT WALKING やぎの散歩  \nDirected by Ryugo Nakamura (2008) 10 min. \nThe goat\, raised with care for the son’s wedding\, runs away and meets a young boy.\nThe story takes place in a hamlet in Yanbaru\, where old Okinawan scenery still remains. A goat\, carefully raised by an old man for his son’s wedding celebration\, runs away on the day of the wedding\, causing an upheaval in the village. As the goat runs away in frenzy\, what it sees is the beautiful scenery of Okinawa. The goat meets a young boy\, and becomes aware of its own fate… \n  \nTHE PATH OF THE KUMIODORI うんじゅぬ花道 \nDirected by Chikako Yamashiro\, Atsushi Sunagawa (2013) 20 min. \nMuseum worker Takeshi Kamiya manages to find time every day to practice the traditional Ryukyu art of “Kumiodori” (traditional Okinawan musical theater) and shows the path of the artist as he works and performs on stage. \nHis son had experienced lonely days without his father who was almost never home between his time practicing and appearing on stage\, but eventually decides to join his busy father in aiming to be a performer of “Kumiodori”. That is when he meets “Marumun”\, the embodiment of traditional arts\, which dwells in the theatre. \nThe entire cast of this film consists of actual performers\, who relate the process of how Kumiodori is created\, as well as the meaning of the subtle theatrical motions and postures. \nFor Okinawa Film Series Program 2\, click here >\nGenerously Supported by: Okinawa Visitors Bureau and Okinawa Film Office \n \n  \nCommunity Partner: Toronto Kyuyokai \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/okinawa-film-series-prg1/2019-11-05/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Fall Films 2019: THRONE OF BLOOD
DESCRIPTION:THRONE OF BLOOD 蜘蛛巣城\nAkira Kurosawa 110 MIN | 1956 \nMaster director Akira Kurosawa infused his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. As a hardened warrior who rises savagely to power\, Toshiro Mifune gives a remarkable\, animalistic performance\, as does Isuzu Yamada as his ruthless wife. RSVP below >
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-films-2019-10-29-throne-of-blood/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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