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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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:20260916T163808
CREATED:20191126T225405Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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:20260916T163808
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:20260916T163808
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T154500
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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:20260916T163808
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191106
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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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
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:20191026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190926T200404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T211845Z
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SUMMARY:Writers on Writing: Author Kyoko Nakajima in conversation with Lynne Kutsukake
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto is pleased to invite you to join us as local writer Lynne Kutsukake interviews one of Japan’s most celebrated authors. Known in particular for her subtle narrative style\, Kyoko Nakajima will discuss her use of place and time in the narrative of her 2010 Naoki award winning novel The Little House (小さいおうち)\, to be released in English in Canada on November 29\, 2019. The writers will also discuss current trends in both Japanese and Canadian literature as they discuss their experiences. Nakajima will also read from her award winning novel and there will be the opportunity for audience Q and A. \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto and TIFA (Toronto International Festival of Authors) look forward to hosting award-winning author Kyoko Nakajima. \nFor books by Kyoko Nakajima available in the Japan Foundation\, Toronto library\, click here \n  \n  \n \nKYOKO NAKAJIMA was born in Tokyo in 1964. After working at a publishing firm and as a freelance writer\, she made her debut as a novelist in 2003 with Futon. In 2010 her novel Chiisai Ouchi (The Little House) won the Naoki Prize. This was followed by the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature for Tsuma ga shiitake datta koro (When My Wife Was a Shiitake) in 2014 and the Kawai Hayao Story Prize and Historical Fiction Writers Club Award for Katazuno! (One-Horn!) in 2015. Her other works include Ito no koi (Ito’s Romance) and Chobo zekka (A Magnificent View). \n  \n  \n \nLYNNE KUTSUKAKE is a Japanese Canadian novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel\, The Translation of Love\, won the Canada-Japan Literary Award (2016) and the Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Literary Fiction (2017). Her short fiction has twice been selected for The Journey Prize Stories anthology. She studied modern Japanese literature\, and before turning to writing she worked for many years as a librarian at the University of Toronto. \n  \n  \n\nDo not miss the opportunity to attend 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. After the screening there will be a moderated Q and A session with the author. \nFor 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\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kyoko-nakajima-2019/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T213958Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Films 2019: MAMESHIBA
DESCRIPTION:October 22\, 6:30 PM \nMAMESHIBA 幼獣マメシバ\nToru Kamei 109 MIN | 2009 \nMiniature Shiba-Inu fan? Mameshiba is a touching story about a reclusive 32-year-old man Jiro\, who is out of work and lives at home. After tragedy hits\, his mother runs away and leaves behind a cute six month old dog. Jiro ventures outside to find his mother\, together with the cute bean sized Shiba-Inu\, and encounters new friends on this wild goose-chase. RSVP below >
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-films-2019-mameshiba/
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:20191017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190920T200855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T195947Z
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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-2019-10-17-throne-of-blood/
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;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
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SUMMARY:FANS ONSTAGE
DESCRIPTION:FANS ONSTAGE\nHandheld Splendours of the Japanese Traditional Performing Arts\n \nAn exhibition presented by The Japan Foundation\nin conjunction with Cinema Kabuki 2019 Toronto\nSpecial thanks to Tomatsuya-Fukui in Kyoto and Bunsendō in Asakusa\, Tokyo\n  \nOctober 17\, 2019 – January 11\, 2020 \nADMISSION: FREE \n\nJapan’s association with fans can be traced back to the Nara period (8th century) with the cypress fans made of wooden hinged strips\, followed by the invention of paper folded fans in the Heian period (9th century).  As early as the late 10th century the paper folded fans\, which differed from flat unfoldable fans\, were exported from Japan to the Korean peninsula and China as luxury imports.  In the West\, in ancient Egypt and Greece\, there were records of folded fans\, but the tradition of using fans died out during the Middle Ages.  Whereas in the East the new technique of making fans – the application of paper on both sides of the fan ribs – was brought from China to Japan at the beginning of the Muromachi period (early 14th century).  This new method of manufacture revolutionized the production and export of fans.  Through Portuguese and Dutch traders folding fans were spread out from Japan to the global market and other cultures. \nPaper folded fans have been widely used in people’s daily lives in Japan\, but also in the ceremonies of religions and politics\, and particularly most effectively in the performing arts. \nNoh theatre\, which originated in the 15th century\, uses fans in the same symbolic way as its masks.  Noh actors are aiming on stage for some kind of unification of their souls with the spiritual being they find in the masks and fans.  Therefore\, the treatment of the objects is as rigid as the actors’ own bodies in order to achieve internal energy flow.  The faces are covered by masks and the hands are often invisible\, covered by the costume.  One can see the fans as the replacement of hands\, but the performers keep their wrists immobile to create concentrated\, abstract movements.  On the contrary\, in Kabuki theatre – founded in the early 17th century – the actors’ wrists and arms are freely moving their fans.  In Kabuki\, the external effects are established by fans\, reflecting commoners’ aesthetics.  This is the opposite of the Noh theatre aesthetic which reflects Samurai warriors’ philosophy.  In Kabuki dance\, performers turn their fans from front to back quickly\, or create swaying waves\, maneuvering their fans with their arms and wrists.  They even toss fans into the air and catch them. \nThe difference of the internal versus external use of fans in Noh and Kabuki is physically evident in the proportion of the fans.  Noh theatre fans have a silhouette almost like an upside-down equilateral triangle\, whereas Kabuki fans are wider horizontally.  In spite of these physical differences\, one thing is common: they are all beautifully handcrafted.  In both Noh and Kabuki\, fans are far beyond decoration or props.  They are the handheld splendours which can conjure universal imagery in the theatrical experience. \n  \nOctober 17\, 2019 – January 11\, 2020 \nGALLERY 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  \nSaturday openings: \n11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nOctober 19\, November 2\, 16\, 30\, December 14\, 2019\, January 11\, 2020 \nClosed: Other Saturdays and Sundays\, November 11 (Remembrance Day) \nChristmas & New Year’s closing: December 21\, 2019 – January 5\, 2020
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fans-onstage/2019-10-17/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190903T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T162831Z
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Mystery Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Mystery! \nPlease find the detailed list of the books recommended by our participants here. \nPlease continue to check the JFT’s website for future book club schedules. \n———————————————————————————————————————————– \nJoin us for our next Book Club on Thursday October 10\, 2019. \nThe theme for the month of October is Mystery Book Club!  \nLet’s talk about your favourite mystery\, crime fiction\, thrillers\, or suspense novels written by Japanese writers! \n  \nBorrow a mystery\, crime fiction\, thrillers\, or suspense book or manga from our collection. \nRead it and share your thoughts and opinion about the book of your choice with other JFT library users. \nBooks must be translated from original Japanese into English or French. \n  \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. \n  \nThursday\, October 10\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nThank you for participating!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-mystery-book-club/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190905T140158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T193043Z
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SUMMARY:FALL FILMS 2019: Dad's Bento Box
DESCRIPTION:FALL Film Screenings \n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \n \nDad’s Lunch Boxパパのお弁当は世界一 \nThursday September 26\, 2:00 PM \nDirected by Masakazu Fukatsu (77 min.) 2017 Japanese with English subtitles \nBack to school BENTO blues? Get some inspiration with this film (a.k.a papaben) which follows three years of high school of Midori\, who eats the bento lunch her dad makes for her every single day. Find out what surprise she finds from her dad in the very last bento of her high school year! \n  \nThermae Romaeテルマエ・ロマエ  \nTuesday September 17\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Hideki Takeuchi (108 min.) 2012 Japanese with English subtitles \nAn epic ONSEN extravaganza! Lucius\, an architect of spa baths for the Roman Empire\, inadvertently travels through time and finds himself in a modern ONSEN or Japanese bathhouse. He takes his Japanese inspirations back with him to ancient Rome and becomes hugely successful! \n  \nNobody To Watch Over Me誰も守ってくれない \nThursdsay September 19\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Ryoichi Kimizuka (118 min.) 2010 Japanese with English subtitles \nThis deep thriller follows the suffering of the family of a teenage murderer and the struggles of Detective Katsuura\, ordered to protect them from the unwanted media onslaught and public scrutiny. In a deadly game of hide and seek\, malicious netizens unsatisfied with the young suspect in custody expose the family’s personal information\, as well as their every move. \n  \nTale of Samurai Cooking武士の献立 \nTuesday September 24\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Yuzo Asahara (122 min.) 2013 Japanese with English subtitles \nFOODIES ALERT! Watch this historical comedy set in Kaga prefecture\, that follows the Funaki family who have served the Lord of Kaga for generations as “kitchen samurai” for their innovative dishes. Get ready to be hungry. Unfortunately\, due to its popularity\, Reservations are now closed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-2019-dads-bento-box/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190905T140158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T164527Z
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SUMMARY:FALL FILMS 2019: Tale of Samurai Cooking
DESCRIPTION:FALL Film Screenings \n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \nDue to popular demand\, registration is now CLOSED.\nReservations are now closed for Tale of Samurai Cooking. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before the event\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. \n\n\nTale of Samurai Cooking武士の献立\nTuesday September 24\, 6:30 PM > REGISTRATION CLOSED \nDirected by Yuzo Asahara (122 min.) 2013 Japanese with English subtitles \nFOODIES ALERT! Watch this historical comedy set in Kaga prefecture\, that follows the Funaki family who have served the Lord of Kaga for generations as “kitchen samurai” for their innovative dishes. Get ready to be hungry. \n\nThermae Romaeテルマエ・ロマエ  \nTuesday September 17\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Hideki Takeuchi (108 min.) 2012 Japanese with English subtitles \nAn epic ONSEN extravaganza! Lucius\, an architect of spa baths for the Roman Empire\, inadvertently travels through time and finds himself in a modern ONSEN or Japanese bathhouse. He takes his Japanese inspirations back with him to ancient Rome and becomes hugely successful! \n  \nNobody To Watch Over Me誰も守ってくれない \nThursdsay September 19\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Ryoichi Kimizuka (118 min.) 2010 Japanese with English subtitles \nThis deep thriller follows the suffering of the family of a teenage murderer and the struggles of Detective Katsuura\, ordered to protect them from the unwanted media onslaught and public scrutiny. In a deadly game of hide and seek\, malicious netizens unsatisfied with the young suspect in custody expose the family’s personal information\, as well as their every move. \n  \nDad’s Lunch Boxパパのお弁当は世界一 \nThursday September 26\, 2:00 PM \nDirected by Masakazu Fukatsu (77 min.) 2017 Japanese with English subtitles \nBack to school BENTO blues? Get some inspiration with this film (a.k.a papaben) which follows three years of high school of Midori\, who eats the bento lunch her dad makes for her every single day. Find out what surprise she finds from her dad in the very last bento of her high school year!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-2019-tale-of-samurai-cooking/
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;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260916T163808
CREATED:20190905T140157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T214131Z
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SUMMARY:FALL FILMS 2019: Nobody To Watch Over Me
DESCRIPTION:FALL Film Screenings \n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \n  \n \nNobody To Watch Over Me誰も守ってくれない \nThursdsay September 19\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Ryoichi Kimizuka (118 min.) 2010 Japanese with English subtitles \nThis deep thriller follows the suffering of the family of a teenage murderer and the struggles of Detective Katsuura\, ordered to protect them from the unwanted media onslaught and public scrutiny. In a deadly game of hide and seek\, malicious netizens unsatisfied with the young suspect in custody expose the family’s personal information\, as well as their every move. RSVP below > \n  \nTale of Samurai Cooking武士の献立 \nTuesday September 24\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Yuzo Asahara (122 min.) 2013 Japanese with English subtitles \nFOODIES ALERT! Watch this historical comedy set in Kaga prefecture\, that follows the Funaki family who have served the Lord of Kaga for generations as “kitchen samurai” for their innovative dishes. Get ready to be hungry. RSVP below > \n  \nDad’s Lunch Boxパパのお弁当は世界一 \nThursday September 26\, 2:00 PM \nDirected by Masakazu Fukatsu (77 min.) 2017 Japanese with English subtitles \nBack to school BENTO blues? Get some inspiration with this film (a.k.a papaben) which follows three years of high school of Midori\, who eats the bento lunch her dad makes for her every single day. Find out what surprise she finds from her dad in the very last bento of her high school year! RSVP below >
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-2019-nobody-to-watch-over-me/
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:20190918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190918T200000
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SUMMARY:Post-3.11 Auditory Cultures: Sonic Responses to Life After Loss
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores sound-based cultural productions made by those affected by the disasters that occurred and began in March 2011—the earthquake\, tsunami\, and radiation release. These include a sound artist signaling radiation uncertainties and political geographies in an art installation; a phone booth built to allow users to communicate with their deceased loved ones; a musician who samples voices and soundscapes from her lost hometown; a Fukushima University professor conducting an ongoing soundscape archive. The productions gesture at ongoing social issues in subtle ways afforded by sound and recording. In other words\, they force us to ask: how to listen to radiation that never sounds\, to hear a house that is not there\, to attend closely to voices unsure of what to say? \nJosh Trichilo is a PhD candidate in the Humanities department at York University\, Toronto\, and was a 2018-2019 Japan Foundation Fellow. Josh’s work focuses on sound\, auditory culture\, media\, and trauma. Informed by both the fellowship and his experiences as a JET participant in Fukushima from 2011-2014\, he studies soundscape archiving\, sound art\, and experimental music among those affected by the 2011 Tōhoku triple disaster. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/trichilo/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190918
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SUMMARY:FALL FILMS 2019: Thermae Romae
DESCRIPTION:FALL Film Screenings\n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP required \n\n\nThermae Romaeテルマエ・ロマエ \nTuesday September 17\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Hideki Takeuchi (108 min.) 2012 Japanese with English subtitles \nAn epic ONSEN extravaganza! Lucius\, an architect of spa baths for the Roman Empire\, inadvertently travels through time and finds himself in a modern ONSEN or Japanese bathhouse. He takes his Japanese inspirations back with him to ancient Rome and becomes hugely successful!   RSVP below please. \n\nOTHER FILMS OF THE FALL FILM SERIES\nNobody To Watch Over Me誰も守ってくれない\nThursday September 19\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Ryoichi Kimizuka (118 min.) 2010 Japanese with English subtitles \nThis deep thriller follows the suffering of the family of a teenage murderer and the struggles of Detective Katsuura\, ordered to protect them from the unwanted media onslaught and public scrutiny. In a deadly game of hide and seek\, malicious netizens unsatisfied with the young suspect in custody expose the family’s personal information\, as well as their every move. \n  \n\nTale of Samurai Cooking武士の献立 \nTuesday September 24\, 6:30 PM \nDirected by Yuzo Asahara (122 min.) 2013 Japanese with English subtitles \nFOODIES ALERT! Watch this historical comedy set in Kaga prefecture\, that follows the Funaki family who have served the Lord of Kaga for generations as “kitchen samurai” for their innovative dishes. Get ready to be hungry. \n  \n \nDad’s Lunch Boxパパのお弁当は世界一 \nThursday September 26\, 2:00 PM \nDirected by Masakazu Fukatsu (77 min.) 2017 Japanese with English subtitles \nBack to school BENTO blues? Get some inspiration with this film (a.k.a papaben) which follows three years of high school of Midori\, who eats the bento lunch her dad makes for her every single day. Find out what surprise she finds from her dad in the very last bento of her high school year!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fall-2019-thermae-romae/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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