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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T160000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T140000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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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
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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SUMMARY:Japanese Study Fair ・ 日本語学習フェア
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin?\nDo you understand some Japanese but are looking to put your skills to the test? \nCome to the Japan Foundation\, Toronto for our Japanese Study Fair! \nJapanese language schools from all around the GTA will be there to share information about their programs\, including booths and presentations. \nFor a full schedule and list of participating organizations\, CLICK HERE.\n*The schedule and presenters are subject to change without notice. \n \nRSVP for the event using the form below.\n(Drop-ins are also welcome!)\n\nInquiries:\nMs. Noriko Saito　email: nsaito@jftor.org　tel: 416-966-1600 x 224
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/studyfair2019/
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:20190827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190827T200000
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SUMMARY:Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 \nIn conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition \n  \nMonday\, August 26\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 \n1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of HAYASHI Komao 37 min. \n桐塑人形: 林駒夫のわざ 2006 \n2) Chinkin\, The Art of MAE Fumio 35 min. \n沈金－前史雄のわざ－2010 NEW \n  \nTuesday\, August 27\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 22 \n1) Onta Pottery\, 34 min. NEW \n小鹿田焼 — 1996 \n2) Tsumugi-ori Weaving: The Art of SHIMURA Fukumi 34 min. \n紬織: 志村ふくみのわざ 2014 \n  \nThursday\, August 29\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 23 \n【Yūzen Festival】 \nTwo generations of Kyoto Yūzen and a contemporary master from Kaga (Kanazawa) \n1) Yūzen\, The Art of MORIGUCHI Kunihiko 34 min. \n友禅: 森口邦彦のわざ 2011 \n2) Yūzen\, The Textile Art of FUTATSUKA Osao 36 min. \n友禅: 二塚長生のわざ 2016 \n3) The Yūzen Silk\, The Dyeing Art of MORIGUCHI Kakō 30 min. \n友禅: 森口華弘のわざ 1989 \n  \nTuesday\, September 3\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 24 \n1) Iro-nabeshima Pottery 29 min. NEW \n色鍋島 1972 \n2) Woodwork: The Art of MURAYAMA Akira 34 min. \n木工: 村山明のわざ 2014 \n  \nWednesday\, September 4\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 25 \n1) Ise-Katagami : Ise Paper Stencil 30 min. NEW \n伊勢型紙 1977 \n2) Tankin: Hammering\, The Art of TAMAGAWA Norio 35 min. \n鍛金:  玉川宣夫のわざ 2016
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/traditional-craft-series/2019-08-27/
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:20190827T183000
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SUMMARY:Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 \nIn conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition \n  \nMonday\, August 26\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 \n1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of HAYASHI Komao 37 min. \n桐塑人形: 林駒夫のわざ 2006 \n2) Chinkin\, The Art of MAE Fumio 35 min. \n沈金－前史雄のわざ－2010 NEW \n  \nTuesday\, August 27\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 22 \n1) Onta Pottery\, 34 min. NEW \n小鹿田焼 — 1996 \n2) Tsumugi-ori Weaving: The Art of SHIMURA Fukumi 34 min. \n紬織: 志村ふくみのわざ 2014 \n  \nThursday\, August 29\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 23 \n【Yūzen Festival】 \nTwo generations of Kyoto Yūzen and a contemporary master from Kaga (Kanazawa) \n1) Yūzen\, The Art of MORIGUCHI Kunihiko 34 min. \n友禅: 森口邦彦のわざ 2011 \n2) Yūzen\, The Textile Art of FUTATSUKA Osao 36 min. \n友禅: 二塚長生のわざ 2016 \n3) The Yūzen Silk\, The Dyeing Art of MORIGUCHI Kakō 30 min. \n友禅: 森口華弘のわざ 1989 \n  \nTuesday\, September 3\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 24 \n1) Iro-nabeshima Pottery 29 min. NEW \n色鍋島 1972 \n2) Woodwork: The Art of MURAYAMA Akira 34 min. \n木工: 村山明のわざ 2014 \n  \nWednesday\, September 4\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 25 \n1) Ise-Katagami : Ise Paper Stencil 30 min. NEW \n伊勢型紙 1977 \n2) Tankin: Hammering\, The Art of TAMAGAWA Norio 35 min. \n鍛金:  玉川宣夫のわざ 2016
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/traditional-craft-series-2-2019-08-27/2019-08-27/
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:20190826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190826T200000
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SUMMARY:Dento Kogei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 2019 \nIn conjunction with Ceramic Design for Sake Exhibition \n  \nMonday\, August 26\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 21 \n1) Tōso Ningyō Dolls: The Art of HAYASHI Komao 37 min. \n桐塑人形: 林駒夫のわざ 2006 \n2) Chinkin\, The Art of MAE Fumio 35 min. \n沈金－前史雄のわざ－2010 NEW \n  \nTuesday\, August 27\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 22 \n1) Onta Pottery\, 34 min. NEW \n小鹿田焼 — 1996 \n2) Tsumugi-ori Weaving: The Art of SHIMURA Fukumi 34 min. \n紬織: 志村ふくみのわざ 2014 \n  \nThursday\, August 29\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 23 \n【Yūzen Festival】 \nTwo generations of Kyoto Yūzen and a contemporary master from Kaga (Kanazawa) \n1) Yūzen\, The Art of MORIGUCHI Kunihiko 34 min. \n友禅: 森口邦彦のわざ 2011 \n2) Yūzen\, The Textile Art of FUTATSUKA Osao 36 min. \n友禅: 二塚長生のわざ 2016 \n3) The Yūzen Silk\, The Dyeing Art of MORIGUCHI Kakō 30 min. \n友禅: 森口華弘のわざ 1989 \n  \nTuesday\, September 3\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 24 \n1) Iro-nabeshima Pottery 29 min. NEW \n色鍋島 1972 \n2) Woodwork: The Art of MURAYAMA Akira 34 min. \n木工: 村山明のわざ 2014 \n  \nWednesday\, September 4\, 2019 \n6:30 P.M. . The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nDentō Kōgei Traditional Craft Screening Series 25 \n1) Ise-Katagami : Ise Paper Stencil 30 min. NEW \n伊勢型紙 1977 \n2) Tankin: Hammering\, The Art of TAMAGAWA Norio 35 min. \n鍛金:  玉川宣夫のわざ 2016
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/traditional-craft-series-2/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190822T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190822T193000
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SUMMARY:Time After Time Capsule Workshop and Event with Sebastian Masuda
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Sebastian Masuda\, an icon of Harajuku\, is bringing his participatory art project called “Time After Time Capsule” this summer. \n \nPlease join his talk and capsule event on August 22 at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto.\nIn his talk\, Mr. Masuda will discuss the concept of Kawaii culture and Harajuku-style\, its global phenomenon and evolution over the past two decades\, and his outlooks on its future trends and projects. The second half of the event will be the capsule event. Bring a Kawaii item (something cute\, colourful or handmade\, or one of your favourite items) OR create a small craft on-site\, and add it to the capsule for the future you. \nTime After Time Capsule is an ongoing art project which invites the public to contribute personal items to fill a translucent sculpture that will travel around the world. Each participant is invited to offer or create colourfully decorated items of personal value\, which will be placed in the translucent sculptured capsule. \n  \n \nYour personal Kawaii item must be under 15 cm (on its longest side). It could be a key chain from your favourite vacation\, an accessory from a close friend\, an item from your most memorable event or fondest experience! \nThere will be materials provided to create a letter to put into the capsule on-site\, but everyone is welcome to bring their own small item or pre-made letter from home! \nPlease come and join us for this wonderful opportunity. \n  \n \n  \n\n\n \n\n  \nSebastian Masuda:\nArtist / Art director / Japan Cultural Envoy / Visiting Scholar at NYU /\nVisiting professor for Kyoto University of Art and Design and Yokohama College of Art and Design \n Mr. Masuda was born in 1970. He is a visiting professor at Kyoto University of Art and Design and Yokohama College of Art and Design. After active involvement in theater performances and modern art\, he opened “6%DOKIDOKI\,” a shop with the concept of “Sensational Kawaii” in Harajuku in 1995. Through his world tour titled “Harajuku Kawaii Experience”\, which started in 2009\, Mr. Masuda has been actively promoting Harajuku culture on a global scale. He gained worldwide attention for his PV production for “PONPONPON”\, the debut single of Japanese pop icon “Kyary Pamyu Pamyu”. He has also been active as an artist and art director to contextualize Harajuku Kawaii culture by\, for example\, establishing the concept restaurant “KAWAII MONSTER CAFÉ” in Tokyo. \nMr. Masuda’s first solo exhibition “Colorful Rebellion – Seventh Nightmare” opened in New York in 2014. He is now working on a participatory art project called “Time After Time Capsule” around the world.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sebastian-masuda-2019/
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:20190820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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SUMMARY:How to Learn Japanese Kanji
DESCRIPTION:Due to reaching capacity\, the RSVP is closed for additional guests.  \nFor many learners of Japanese\, kanji present a significant hurdle in mastering the language. In this lecture\, Dr. Yukiyo Hamakawa (Mejiro University) will not teach kanji\, but instead look at how people can best learn them\, including: \n・Various methods to organize and create associations to better remember kanji. \n・How to make learning more enjoyable – and effective. \n・Where and how kanji learning is utilized. \nAnyone who is interested in learning kanji\, teaching kanji\, or just learning about kanji is welcome to join! \nInquiries\nFor inquiries\, please contact Noriko Saito at nsaito@jftor.org. \n\n \nYukiyo Hamakawa is an associate professor in the Department of Japanese and Japanese Language Education at Mejiro University\, and has her PhD from Saitama University. Her work focuses on kanji education (both learning and instruction) within the field of Japanese language education. She has been involved in several books on teaching kanji\, including editing 『日本語教師のための実践・漢字指導』 (くろしろ出版 2010)\, and co-authoring the book on teaching letters and vocabulary\, 『文字・語彙を教える』 (ひつじ書房 2011) in the Japan Foundation’s Nihongo Kyôjuhô series. She has been involved with the JSL Kanji Research Group since 2004\, and 日本語教育に関わる教職員のためのメンタルヘルス研究会 (Mental Health Study Group for Japanese Language Educators) since 2018.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kanji-lecture/
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:20190810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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SUMMARY:“Japanese Together” Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about our year-long “Japanese Together” language courses?\nThis summer\, we will be hosting a drop-in information session that will cover all levels offered in the 2019-2020 school year: \n・Starter Course: Japanese Together 1\n・Elementary Course: Japanese Together 2\n・Late-Elementary Course: Japanese Together 3\n・Pre-Intermediate Course: Japanese Together 4\n・Intermediate Course: Japanese Together 5 \nIf you would like to know more about how our classes are run\, or are not quite sure which level is right for you\, please join us! The information session will include general overview of our classes\, as well as sample activities to let you know what level of Japanese will be covered in the various courses and what will be expected of students. \nRegistration is not required\, but feel free to let us know you’re coming by signing up below! \n* Please note that this information session is not a language class. \nWhat is “Japanese Together?”\nAt the Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, we offer term-based Japanese Together language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture\, which was developed by the Japan Foundation. Marugoto is a textbook based on the Japan Foundation Standard for Japanese Language Education (or “JF Standard” – for more information\, please click here). Through studying with us in our Japanese Together language courses\, you will learn to complete various “Can-do” in Japanese! \nWe offer courses for everyone from complete beginners (Japanese Together 1) to intermediate speakers(Japanese Together 5). \nNot sure which level is right for you?\nClick here for an online level checker which will guide you to see which “Japanese Together” course might be suitable for your current level. \nInquiries\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at koza@jftor.org!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/info-session2019/
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:20190808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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SUMMARY:The JFT Library Book Club - Movies and Books
DESCRIPTION:The JFT Library Book Club\nThank you to all those who participated in The JFT Library Book Club – Movies and Books! \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 second Book Club event! \nThe theme for our second Book Club is Movies and Books! \n  \nBorrow a book or manga from our collection that have been made into a movie or an anime series.\nRead it and share your thoughts and opinion about the book of your choice with other JFT library users. \nBooks may be either fiction\, non-fiction\, or manga that have been made into a movie\, documentary\, or anime series.\n*Books must be translated from original Japanese to English or French* \nRefreshments will be served. \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. \nThursday\, August 8\, 2019 [5:30 pm – 6:30 pm] \nThank you for participating!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-jft-library-book-club-movies-and-books/
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:20190807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190807T201500
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
CREATED:20190724T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T173115Z
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SUMMARY:NITABOH: The Founder of Tsugaru Shamisen
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the upcoming concert featuring Tsugaru shamisen and Piano duo AGA-SHIO on August 23\, 2019 \nSPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER! > For a limited time\, AGA-SHIO concert tickets can be purchased in person at JFT for $22.00 (cash only) before and after the NITABOH film screenings on August 7 + 8. Regular online ticket price is $29.50. \nNITABOH: The Founder of Tsugaru Shamisen\nAugust 7\, 2019\, 6:30 PM & August 8\, 2019\, 2:00 PM\n@JFT\, admission free\, RSVP below \nDirected by Akio Nishizawa (2004) 99 minutes\, Japanese with English subtitles \nThis feature is the animated biography of Nitaro Akimoto\, the blind musician who founded the Tsugaru style of playing the shamisen\, three-string guitar. The shamisen you hear in the film is performed by Hiromitsu Agatsuma of AGA-SHIO. It is an excellent chance to hear his playing\, which conveys a feeling close to the spirit of the original pioneer Nitaboh. \nSee Hiromitsu Agatsuma LIVE at the AGA-SHIO concert!  concert details here > \nMore About Hiromitsu Agatsuma’s techniques revealed on the screen; \nThe process to create an animation whose movements match the sound of the shamisen\, the key element of “NITABOH\,” was not easy\, either. The skilled shamisen player Hiromitsu Agatsuma covered Nitaro’s shamisen performance in the move. In contrast to traditional animations\, we tried to show the subtle movements of the plectrum and fingers pressed on the three strings. The music scenes from “NITABOH” were created to exactly match the shamisen music used in the movie. \nFirst we shot the real shamisen performance and recorded it on videotape. Watching the videotape\, we created the timesheets that comprised a considerable numbers of frames (24 frames per second). Based on the videotape and the timesheets\, the animators drew the animation – the movement of the shamisen and its player. At one point the plectrum hits the strings nine times in one second; in order to animate the scene\, we need to allocate quite a few animation cells to just one frame. An ordinary theatrical animation movie requires only one cell per two to three frames. Meanwhile\, every shamisen scene in “NITABOH” incorporated many cells per one frame. We all appreciate the painstaking effort of the production staff who kept close check-ups at each scene.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nitaboh/2019-08-07/
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:20190807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Design For Sake Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Ceramic Design For Sake Exhibition\nDisplay of the contemporary\, industrial design for Japanese rice wine Sake. Through the craftsmanship and original creativity imbedded in those design products the exhibition examine Japanese tradition and aesthetic sensitivity. \n  \n日本酒のための陶磁器デザイン展 \n日本酒のために制作された現代のデザイン作品を、陶磁器に特定して展示し、 \nデザインに込められた創意や配慮を通じて、日本人の美意識を探求する。 \n \n  \nAugust 7 – October 9\, 2019 \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  \nThe 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  \nADMISSION: FREE \n  \nSaturday openings: \n11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nAugust 10\, 24\, September 7\, 21\, October 5 \nClosed: Other Saturdays and Sundays \nSeptember 2 (Labour Day) \n  \nCeramic Design for Sake\n \nSake\, often referred to as Japanese rice wine\, is the national beverage of Japan.  Mythological documents call Japan by the name Mizuho-no-kuni or Land of Abundant Rice Fields\, and the rice was gifted to the nation by the sun goddess Amaterasu from her divine rice paddies in heaven.  In Shinto ceremonies sake has been one of the most sacred offerings to the gods alongside rice. \n  \nPeople in the Land of Abundant Rice Fields developed their rich tradition in serving sake\, devising various sets of cups and servers.  When sake is served hot\, Tokkuri\, a bulbous flask with a narrow neck\, is used in order to prevent the heat from escaping.  For room-temperature serving\, Katakuchi\, spouted vessels\, are also used. \n  \nThe cups used for drinking sake are generally small because of the relatively higher percentage of alcohol by volume\, 18-20 %\, and the customary appreciation method of taking little sips.  Choko is a cylindrical vessel which can comfortably rest between index finger and thumb.  On casual occasions the Guinomi without Kōdai foot can work as a shot glass.  For ceremonial use\, the serving vessel would be the flatter\, wide-mouthed Sakazuki. \n  \nThe Land of Abundant Rice Fields also has a long successful history as The Land of Ceramics dating back even to the prehistoric era.  Current ceramic industry centres across Japan all have a history of over 300 years.  Receptacles for sake serving can be crafted out of wood\, lacquered wood\, glass or plastic\, but the ceramic industry provided the vast majority of the tools for appreciation of the national beverage. \n  \nThe production of sake in Japan has been declining since the mid-1970s\, competing in the market against beer\, wine\, and spirits.  However\, the quality of the products\, thanks to new brewing technology\, surpassed the past standard.  Sake is appreciated not only in Japan\, but worldwide.  In this new environment and conditions\, the contemporary ceramic industry in Japan expressed their creativity in their product design. \n  \nIn this exhibition\, over 130 pieces from local studios in the ceramic centres of Aichi\, Gifu\, Nagasaki\, and Saga are on display.  These are industrial products from studios or factories\, not from artisans’ private studios.  The exhibits are mass-produced\, but not necessarily machine-made\, in fact most are handcrafted.  The goal of these new designs must be contemporary and global: a deeper\, more sophisticated appreciation of sake in ordinary lives by a wider range of people\, including those overseas.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ceramic-design-for-sake/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:IKIGAI FILMS: Live Fashionably or Die
DESCRIPTION:Live Fashionably or Die \n長編記憶映画 神様たちの街\nDirected by Yukio Tanaka (2016) 75 minutes \nDocumentary with an uplifting message about elderly society featuring a fashion show with senior citizens walking the runway. Director Tanaka Yukio has dealt with numerous minority issues in films including ITECHO and Mapping the Future\, Nishinari. \nKobe City was profoundly traumatized by the Great Hanshin earthquake. The Hyogo Modern Senior Fashion Show began ten years after the earthquake and held its 11th show in 2015. Elderly people who have gone through hard times get to bask in the limelight once a year. \nhttp://kamisamaga.com \n© Fura Creation Office \nKobe Design University\, Department of Fashion and Textile Design \nhttps://english.kobe-du.ac.jp/arts-design/fashion/ \n \nIkigai Film Series \nWhat keeps you going? How do you stay happy\, and live a long life? These are some universal questions that will be explored in this film series that looks into the concept of IKIGAI. In Japanese\, IKIGAI生き甲斐 essentially means “reason for being” or the thing that makes your life worthwhile\, and we will catch a glimpse of how IKIGAI plays a role in the lives of remarkable Japanese people in these four documentaries.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ikigai-films-live-fashionably-2019-07-25/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Continuing Learning Japanese 30: EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:日本語教師情報交換会：日本語学習を継続させる 30\n日本語教師EdCamp\nカナダ日本語教育振興会（CAJLE）\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター \nトロント及びトロント近郊ではさまざまな年齢とレベルの学習者を対象に日本語教育が行われていますが、実際に教えている教師たちはほかの教育機関で行われていること、時には同じプログラム内であっても、自分以外の先生がしていることをあまりよく知らないのが現状だと思います。今、自分の目の前にいる学習者がどのような環境で何を学んできたのかを知り、そして今後彼らが日本語学習を継続するにあたりどのような選択肢があるのかを知ることは、教師にとって大変意味のあることだと考えます。また、教師間のネットワークを活性化させることにより、さまざまなレベルでの意見交換が頻繁に行われることにもなるでしょう。カナダ日本語教育振興会（CAJLE）と国際交流基金トロント日本文化センターでは、2009年12月より、日本語教育機関やプログラム間の“アーティキュレーション（連携、継続性）”のための素地を築くことを目指した集まりを企画してまいりました。 \n第30回目となる今回は、日本語教師の方々を対象としたEdCampを予定しております。EdCampは、最先端の成功事例を聞くのではなく、参加者が抱えている現場の問題や疑問点を共有し、そこから解決方法や対応策、新たな試みなどへのとっかかりをつかむという参加者主体の勉強会です。話し合うトピックは、お申し込みの際、または、その場で皆さまから受け付けます。困っていることがあったり、他の人の意見を聞いてみたいと思われる方はお気軽にトピックを提案してください。 \n同様の活動は、JFT日本語教師オンラインでも行ってまいりました。ご参考までに、これまでのEdCampで提案されたトピック（一部）を挙げておきます。 \n・日本語教育にどのように反転学習を導入するか\n・音読練習の効果と効果的な練習の仕方について\n・文法中心から行動中心アプローチへのシフトについて聞きたい\n・人工知能、VR、日本語教育の将来\n・まるごと\n・ICT\n・一斉授業での漢字指導\n・初級漢字の楽しい学習方法\n・週１回（６０〜９０分程度）の頻度の低いレッスンを効果的に進める方法\n・発話や、ロールプレイが苦手な学習者への対応\n・学生のやる気を引き出すのには？\n・レベル差がかなりあるクラスで授業をするのには？\n・読解授業の楽しみ方\n・中上級における読解授業の作り方\n・「みん日」から行動シラバスへの切り替え\n・子供への日本語教育\n・文化クラブ活動 \n参加ご希望の方は以下をご確認の上、本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n日時：2019年7月24日（水）　午後6時30分～ 8時　（開場：午後6時） \n会場：国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \n＊ご質問等ございましたら、担当者までご連絡願います。 \n担当：\n国際交流基金トロント日本文化センター　　齋藤典子\nE-mail: nsaito@jftor.org     Web site: www.jftor.org\nCAJLE　小室リー郁子\nE-mail: ikuko.komuro.lee@utoronto.ca           Web site: www.cajle.info \n  \nInformation Exchange Meeting for Japanese Language Teachers:\nContinuing Learning Japanese 30\nEdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers\nCanadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE)\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nJapanese is taught at several secondary schools in Toronto and its surrounding areas. Yet\, it appears that teachers do not know much about the other institutions\, courses or programmes. This lack of understanding can sometimes be found even within the same institution. We believe that it is very important and necessary for teachers to know what their current students have previously studied and in what type of environment that education took place. Similarly\, it is important to be informed of the available learning opportunities for students who wish to continue studying Japanese.  We believe it is essential for teachers to build a strong and active network that enables them to communicate with one another. Since December 2009\, the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE) and the Japan Foundation\, Toronto have been co-organizing events to build a good foundation for the articulation of Japanese language education. \nIn the 30th event of the series\, we will host an EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers. EdCamps are study groups where the participants play leading roles\, and discussion topics are decided by participants at registration and/or on the spot. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problem they may face in the course of teaching\, or something they want to hear others’ opinions on\, etc. The goal is not to listen to success stories\, but for participants to work together to solve problems. \nExamples of topics previously suggested at the JFT Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers: \n・Using the flipped classroom method effectively\n・Methods to increase the effectiveness of reading aloud\n・The shift from a grammar-based approach to an action-oriented approach\n・AI\, Virtual Reality\, and the future of Japanese language education\n・Marugoto\n・ICT (Information and Communications Technology)\n・Teaching kanji in a group\n・Fun ways to learn elementary kanji\n・Improving effectiveness when lessons are infrequent (e.g. once a week)\n・Supporting learners who are weak at speaking or roleplay\n・Increasing the motivation level of students\n・Effectively teach students of differing language ability\n・Fun ways to conduct reading comprehension\n・Creating reading comprehension lessons for intermediate and advanced learners\n・Switching from “Minna no Nihongo” to an action-oriented syllabus\n・Japanese language education for children\n・Extra-curricular\, cultural club activities \nPlease register using the form below. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2019 \nTime: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Doors open at 6pm) \nPlace: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto　2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\, Toronto\, Ontario \n* Please feel free to contact the following individuals if you have any questions: \nFor Inquiries:\nNoriko Saito (The Japan Foundation\, Toronto)\nE-mail: nsaito@jftor.org　　Web site: www.jftor.org \nIkuko Komuro-Lee (CAJLE)\nE-mail: ikuko.komuro.lee@utoronto.ca　　Web site: www.cajle.info
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/keizoku30/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:IKIGAI FILMS: Live Fashionably or Die
DESCRIPTION:Live Fashionably or Die \n長編記憶映画 神様たちの街\nDirected by Yukio Tanaka (2016) 75 minutes \nDocumentary with an uplifting message about elderly society featuring a fashion show with senior citizens walking the runway. Director Tanaka Yukio has dealt with numerous minority issues in films including ITECHO and Mapping the Future\, Nishinari. \nKobe City was profoundly traumatized by the Great Hanshin earthquake. The Hyogo Modern Senior Fashion Show began ten years after the earthquake and held its 11th show in 2015. Elderly people who have gone through hard times get to bask in the limelight once a year. \nhttp://kamisamaga.com \n© Fura Creation Office \nKobe Design University\, Department of Fashion and Textile Design \nhttps://english.kobe-du.ac.jp/arts-design/fashion/ \n \nIkigai Film Series \nWhat keeps you going? How do you stay happy\, and live a long life? These are some universal questions that will be explored in this film series that looks into the concept of IKIGAI. In Japanese\, IKIGAI生き甲斐 essentially means “reason for being” or the thing that makes your life worthwhile\, and we will catch a glimpse of how IKIGAI plays a role in the lives of remarkable Japanese people in these four documentaries.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ikigai-films-live-fashionably/2019-07-24/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Japanese Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:※ The Adults’ Boot Camp is intended for adult learners who are 18 years of age or older as of July 22\, 2019. \nIn this intensive 2 week course\, students will cover the A1 level of the JF Standard\, using the Japan Foundation’s textbook Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 focusing on communicative language activities. \nThis course is for people who want to start using Japanese immediately\, and students will gain practical ability communicating in everyday situations. \nCourse Schedule & Content:\nThe course runs Monday to Friday from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (with an hour break from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm) for 2 weeks. \n\n\n\n● July 22:　Japanese\n● July 23:　Myself\n● July 24:　Food\n● July 25:　Home\n● July 26:　Daily Life\n● July 29:　Holidays and Days off 1\n● July 30:　Towns\n● July 31:　Shopping\n● August 1:　Holidays and Days off 2\n● August 2:　Wrap-up\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\nPlease read the Terms and Conditions before you register.\n*Revised June 3\, 2019.\n \nRegistration opens at 12:00 pm on Saturday\, June 1st. Please register using the form below. \nTo ensure a smooth processing of your application we recommend registering no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course.\nIf the required number of students (5 students) is not reached by July 15 the course may be cancelled. \n* Registration is only accepted online and is taken on a first-come\, first-served basis. In the event that a course becomes full\, a waiting list will be opened. \nCourse Fees\nThe 2 week Boot Camp costs $700 (cash or cheque only)\, which includes the textbook and handouts. \nFees are due by the start of the first class (July 22). If your payment is not received by the designated deadline\, your enrollment will be cancelled automatically. \nTextbook\nMarugoto: Japanese Language and Culture is a textbook designed by the Japan Foundation specifically for adult learners. Characterized by being in full colour and filled with both pictures and images\, Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture invites learners to learn not only Japanese\, but also Japanese culture alongside the language. Featuring a cast of multicultural characters interacting in Japanese\, we are sure you will enjoy learning with this textbook. \nReady to support your learning!\nFor extra learning outside of the classroom Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture features a support website\, MARUGOTO Plus\, which follows along with the textbooks. It contains skits and practice exercises\, and is a great way to compliment your learning! \nInquiries\nFor inquiries about Japanese language classes\, please contact Barbara Carter at bcarter@jftor.org.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/bootcamp2019-adults/2019-07-22/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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SUMMARY:IKIGAI FILMS Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki
DESCRIPTION:Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki\nDirected by Kaku Arakawa (2018) 70 minutes \nIn 2013\, Academy Award®-winning* film director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki\, creator of such legendary films as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro\, suddenly announced his retirement. But still he couldn’t shake his burning desire to create. \nAfter an encounter with young CGI animators\, Miyazaki embarks on a new project using these techniques. But the artist\, who has been adamant about hand-drawn animation\, confronts many challenges that threaten to cancel the film. Can an old master who thinks he’s past his prime shine once again? Shot over two years\, Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki provides a unique\, fascinating glimpse into the mind and creative process of one of animation’s most iconic storytellers. \n*2015: Honorary Award; 2002: Best Animated Feature\, Spirited Away \n \nIkigai Film Series \nWhat keeps you going? How do you stay happy\, and live a long life? These are some universal questions that will be explored in this film series that looks into the concept of IKIGAI. In Japanese\, IKIGAI生き甲斐 essentially means “reason for being” or the thing that makes your life worthwhile\, and we will catch a glimpse of how IKIGAI plays a role in the lives of remarkable Japanese people in these four documentaries. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ikigai-films-hayao-miyazaki/
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:20190711T183000
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SUMMARY:IKIGAI FILMS: Kendo's Grueling Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Kendo’s Grueling Challenge: The 120 second Test of Spirit\n心で闘う120秒　剣道・日本最難関試験に挑む\nDirector Hiroshi Tanami (1997) 48 minutes \nProduced by NHK\, English language version produced by JAMCO & The Japan Foundation \nJapanese fencing\, kendo (the way of the sword)\, combines sport with art\, and entrance into the highest ranks is dependent upon passing a gruelling examination. Two professional kendo practitioners\, Kenichi Ishida and Kai Miyamoto\, walk us through the finer points of this martial art as several candidates compete during the one-day hachidan qualifying exam. \nRANKING SYSTEM IN KENDO \nUnlike Judo or Karate\, Kendo does not have any visible marks or colored belts to indicate your rank. The beginner grades are called Kyu and start from 10 Kyu to 1 Kyu. \nOnce you reach 1 Kyu level\, you are ready to take the first master’s grade\, which is called Dan (equal to black belt in other Japanese martial arts). In kendo there are eight Dan\, starting with first Dan and ending with eight. \nThe Kendo eighth Dan exam is notoriously difficult\, and famous for having the lowest success rate in Japan (less than 1%). The next most difficult test in Japan is the justice or bar exam with success rate of just over 3%. This is explored in this documentary. \n \nIkigai Film Series \nWhat keeps you going? How do you stay happy\, and live a long life? These are some universal questions that will be explored in this film series that looks into the concept of IKIGAI. In Japanese\, IKIGAI生き甲斐 essentially means “reason for being” or the thing that makes your life worthwhile\, and we will catch a glimpse of how IKIGAI plays a role in the lives of remarkable Japanese people in these four documentaries.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ikigai-films-kendo/2019-07-11/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Japanese Gardens: Visions and Practices of a Kyoto Gardener
DESCRIPTION:Reservations are now closed. Thank you for your interest. We will have a rush line starting 30 minutes before the event\, and will start to release unclaimed seats 10 minutes before the event. \nIn conjunction with our current exhibition\, Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto\, Hugo Torii will introduce his work and past projects in various Japanese gardens\, and give an overview of different Japanese garden styles. The talk will also cover topics such as how gardeners develop the essence of a garden through the combination of different features\, how the function of a Japanese garden influences garden design and Japanese gardening concepts and how they shape both our perception and our ability to experience and appreciate elements of a Japanese garden. \nHugo Torii is currently the Director of Ground Maintenance at the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland\, Oregon. He earned his Master’s degree in Landscape Design from the Kyoto University of Art and Design and has studied both Japanese gardens and Japanese aesthetics in horticulture; he also has a background in floristry. During his career to date\, Hugo Torii has spent over 3 years at Peter Berg Landscape Design in Rheinland-Pfalz\, Germany\, and 12 years’ working for Ueyakato Landscape Co. Ltd.\, as a Gardener and Landscape Architect in Kyoto\, Japan. During this time he also managed several projects of note including the Japanese garden and greeneries for the 24-hectare Keihanna Commemorative Park and the 5\,000 square-meter Yosuien Japanese strolling pond garden. Other projects included the annual maintenance of pine trees at Nijo Castle and Team Leader in the street trees maintenance program of Kyoto City.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/torii/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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CREATED:20190620T165322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T182655Z
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SUMMARY:IKIGAI FILMS: Cutie and the Boxer
DESCRIPTION:Cutie and the Boxer\nDirected by Zachary Heinzerling (2013) 81 minutes \nThe Academy Award nominated Cutie and the Boxer is a moving account of the chaotic and unconventional 40-year love affair and creative partnership between action painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife\, Noriko\, also an artist. Ushio\, who punches canvases with paint-laden gloves\, is famous in Japan and in Manhattan’s art circles\, yet wider recognition has eluded him. Noriko\, 21 years his junior\, put her artistic ambitions on hold to be a wife and mother — and an assistant to her demanding husband. Now\, Noriko’s acclaimed “Cutie” series of drawings\, depicting the relationship between the title character and a volatile figure named Bullie\, is turning their world upside down. Winner\, Directing Award: U.S. Documentary\, 2013 Sundance Film Festival. \n \nIkigai Film Series \nWhat keeps you going? How do you stay happy\, and live a long life? These are some universal questions that will be explored in this film series that looks into the concept of IKIGAI. In Japanese\, IKIGAI生き甲斐 essentially means “reason for being” or the thing that makes your life worthwhile\, and we will catch a glimpse of how IKIGAI plays a role in the lives of remarkable Japanese people in these four documentaries.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/ikigai-films-cutie-and-the-boxer/2019-07-09/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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GEO:43.6710659;-79.3857432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
CREATED:20190612T151729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T181516Z
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SUMMARY:Tanabata at JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTanabata at the JFT Library\nSat. July 6\, 2019\nThe JFT Library will be open  11:00am – 4:00pm for Tanabata\, also known as the Star Festival. \nYou are welcome to participate in a variety of activities in the library: \n\nLearn Kendama tricks to enter the Kendama Tournament\nWrite wishes on tanzaku\nTry on yukata (summer kimono)\nMake Tanabata kirigami and origami\nFish for origami sea creatures\n\nNo RSVP required\, all are welcome! \nDownload Tanabata Events Schedule here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/tanabata-at-jft-library/
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20190628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T180952
CREATED:20190507T182247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T192734Z
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SUMMARY:Kyoto Imperial Palace Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Kyoto Imperial Palace\nIn conjunction with the exhibition Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto: Photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno we will be screening a series of documentaries that bring to life the rich and beautiful gardens in Kyoto. \nThree screenings of the documentary: \nMonday May 27\, 2019 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nMonday June 17\, 2019 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nFriday June 28\, 2019 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \n  \nTo RSVP\, please check below; \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/kyoto-imperial-palace-2019-06-28/
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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