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SUMMARY:Connect With Japan: Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:A huge part of life in Japan is the natsu matsuri (summer festival). Every year people put on their yukata (summer kimono) and gather together to eat\, dance\, and watch the hanabi (fireworks). \nJoin us at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto for our class all about Japanese summer festivals and the various events and activities (and dances!) that they involve. You’ll also learn a bit of seasonal Japanese to help you on your way! \nThis class is now full. We thank you for your interest. \n  \nOn the same day\, feel free to put your new knowledge to the test at the Natsu Matsuri & Obon Festival at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (6 Garamond Court\, Toronto)\, which runs from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. \n※ Please note that going to the JCCC Natsu Matsuri is not part of our class.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-festival/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Summer Doc Series: Reviving Recipes
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Satoshi Watanabe\, 2012\, 95”\nThursday\, July 7: 6:30 pm EVENT HALL\nTuesday\, July 12: 6:30 pm EVENT HALL\n \nA documentary that shines a light on “heirloom vegetables” handed down through generations in Yamagata Prefecture. Heirloom vegetables have been grown in the places where they originated over the ages\, but are disappearing due to their incompatibility with the standards of modern mass production and consumption. This film examines the future of food and agriculture through the activities of producers striving to preserve heirloom vegetables\, scholars investigating the potential of the traditional farming techniques used to grow them\, and chefs who get the most out of them as ingredients in innovative new dishes. \nPlease note that food and drink (water excepted) are not allowed at this event. Thank you for your cooperation. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-doc-series-reviving-recipes/
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:20160705T183000
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SUMMARY:Born of Fire - Julia Nema on the inspiration of Japanese wood-fired ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Organized by: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nThe initial clash of ceramic artist Julia Nema’s predominantly Constructivist and Bauhaus background with the immediacy\, naked materiality and natural imperfection of Japanese aesthetics led her to embark on a long adventure in search of parallel values bridging distant traditions and processes. \nIn this talk\, Prof. Nema will offer both theoretical and practical insights into how she has worked for years to translate the inspiration found in Japanese yakishime ceramics through her own artistic thinking and creation. She will make reference to the rich material on show in the current gallery exhibition Yakishime: Earth Metamorphosis\, as well as her own artworks\, products and findings from her book Fired up High: Approaches to Wood-fired Ceramics. \nFollowing the talk\, Prof. Nema will participate in a discussion on her work and inspiration with Toronto-based ceramic artists Chari Cohen and Chiho Tokita. \n  \n\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nJulia Nema is a ceramic artist\, designer and painter based in Budapest\, Hungary. Her studio is the only ceramic workshop in Hungary using a high-temperature\, wood-fired kiln for production. She creates mainly tableware\, architectural and fine art works\, and has received numerous commissions from exclusive restaurants for bespoke tableware. She has been awarded the Ferenczy Noemi Award and the Hungarian Design Award. She has been featured in international publications related to ceramics\, including F. Olsen’s The Kiln Book (2011)\, and is author of the first and only book on wood-fired ceramics to be published in Hungary. She holds a PhD in Liberal Arts from Moholy–Nagy University of Art and Design. Julia Nema’s works have been exhibited across Europe\, as well as in Japan and the United States. \n\nFor more information about Japan Foundation\, Toronto event reservation and admittance policies please have a look at our Event FAQ page.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/born-of-fire/
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:20160704T183000
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SUMMARY:The Taste of Clay - Ceramic artist Julia Nema on the beauty of yakishime
DESCRIPTION:Organized by: The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nAfter her first visit in 2005 to a yakishime-style ceramics manufacturing centre in northern Japan\, ceramic artist Julia Nema returned to Japan as a Japan Foundation Fellow in 2013 on an extensive study trip to various kiln sites\, artists’ studios and major ceramics collections. \nIn her lecture\, Prof. Nema will help us discover\, understand and appreciate the unique beauty born from the direct interaction of pure\, unglazed clay and fire– the subject of the current exhibition Yakishime: Earth Metamorphosis. The story of how Julia Nema’s artistic approach was unpredictably transformed by the elemental power and rich traditions of yakishime will be illustrated through photographs and personal accounts of her own experiences and encounters. \nFollowing her talk\, Prof. Nema will offer a guided tour of the exhibition\, reading and “tasting” the pieces from the perspective of a passionate wood-fire artist. \n\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nJulia Nema is a ceramic artist\, designer and painter based in Budapest\, Hungary. Her studio is the only ceramic workshop in Hungary using a high-temperature\, wood-fired kiln for production. She creates mainly tableware\, architectural and fine art works\, and has received numerous commissions from exclusive restaurants for bespoke tableware. She has been awarded the Ferenczy Noemi Award and the Hungarian Design Award. She has been featured in international publications related to ceramics\, including F. Olsen’s The Kiln Book (2011)\, and is author of the first and only book on wood-fired ceramics to be published in Hungary. She holds a PhD in Liberal Arts from Moholy–Nagy University of Art and Design. Julia Nema’s works have been exhibited across Europe\, as well as in Japan and the United States.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/taste-of-clay/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Let's Learn Keigo!
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who has studied Japanese knows about keigo\, or formal Japanese. In Japan\, politeness comes in all shapes and sizes\, and is not limited to only the business world. Our new 2-part class is designed to help learners know what to say in a variety of situations where keigo would be required. \nIf you’d like to learn a new level of the language or feel that you need a refresher\, join the Japan Foundation\, Toronto for our Let’s Learn Keigo class! \nDates: June 23rd & 30th\, 2016\n※ This is a two-week class\, not two separate sessions. \n※ Please note that this class is designed for learners at the intermediate-level (JFS B1/JLPT N3) and above. \nThis class is now full. We thank you for your interest.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/lets-learn-keigo/
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:20160526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160526T200000
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SUMMARY:Travel Japanese
DESCRIPTION:Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join us for our “Travel Japanese” class where we will go over the essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan! \nAdditionally\, we will look a bit at Japan itself: the geography\, transportation systems\, and of course places to visit! \nThis class is now full. We thank everyone for their interest. \nIf you would like your name to be added to a waiting list\, please fill out the form below. \n※ Please note that this class is designed for people who have little to no experience studying Japanese.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/travel-japanese-may2016/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160525
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SUMMARY:Yakishime Ceramic Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:May 24 – August 18\, 2016\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nYAKISHIME—Earth Metamorphosis focuses on the yakishime ceramic technique in which unglazed wares are fired at extremely high temperatures of 1\,200-1\,300˚C. While one of the most basic or primitive means of producing ceramics\, yakishime has developed in distinctive directions in Japan\, and production has continued unbroken from Japan’s middle ages through the present. \nThe process\, which dates back as far as the 4th or 5th century\, became a mainstay of the Japanese ceramic repertoire in the 17th century\, and remains a substantial component of the output for major ceramic centres such as Bizen and Shigaraki. The high-firing produces vitrification\, or glassiness\, and a rough\, earthy surface punctuated with patches of brilliant sheen and colour. In addition\, it makes the results unpredictable\, and the challenge facing the ceramist is to retain control over the delicate transformations in the clay. \nThis exhibition examines yakishime as an element of traditional Japanese culture from its earliest origins to contemporary works. It includes pieces made for the tea ceremony\, demonstrating how yakishime gained new status in the Muromachi period (1338–1573)\, as practitioners searched for a distinctively Japanese sense of wabi and sabi\, the art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in the natural and authentic. Also presented are examples of yakishime tableware\, essential items for serving Japanese food through which we can glimpse a uniquely Japanese sensibility. Finally\, a wide range of of decorative items created by contemporary ceramic artists demonstrate the emergence of yakishime as a medium for innovative objets d’art. We hope that visitors will\, through experiencing this generous array of yakishime ware\, both become aware of the depth and diversity of Japanese culture and gain insight into its creativity. \n \n  \n  \n  \nPictured works from top: Shukusuijima – The blessing water island (Tokumaru Kyoko)\, Where Shadow Meets Form\, 2015-01 (Ikura Takashi)\, Kaku Hanaike – Square vase (Isezaki Jun) \n\nGallery Hours:\nMonday:     11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\nTuesday:     11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nWednesday:  11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nThursday:    11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\nFriday:       11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nSelect Saturdays: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nSaturday opening dates:\nMay 28\, June 11 & 25\, July 9 & 23\, August 6 \nClosed:\nSundays and other Saturdays\, July 1 (Canada Day)\, August 1 (Civic Holiday) \nAdmission Free \nwww.jftor.org 416.966.1600 x 229 \n\n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/yakishime-ceramics/2016-05-24/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160414
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SUMMARY:Reflecting on the Past/ Reflecting on the Future: Hyogo Aid ’95 Revisited
DESCRIPTION:April 13 – May 13\, 2016\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\nThe works exhibited here form a set of posters\, compiled as an initiative of the Hyogo Aid ’95 Committee in 1996. In order to support the victims of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake\, twenty-three artists\, designers\, and photographers contributed images of their original works. In A1 size\, a common poster format in Japan\, these artworks were reproduced using state-of-the-art printing technology. Tadanori Yokoo\, one of the star participating artists of this series\, designed the exhibition poster and visited The Japan Foundation\, Toronto for the opening. \n\nDirector’s Message:\nThe journey is the reward. \nIn 1995\, the Japan Foundation\, Toronto was reborn. What began as an office became a fully-fledged cultural centre\, complete with a gallery for the exhibition of Japanese and Japan-related artworks. \nAnd the exhibition that first graced our gallery walls at our original location in the Colonnade was Hyogo Aid ’95. \n1995 was the year of the devastating Great Hanshin Earthquake in Kobe in which over six thousand lives were lost. The international community embraced the people of Japan\, and we were overwhelmed by the kind thoughts of those in Canada and all over the world. \nMany Japanese artists also showed their solidarity by contributing works of art in support of recovery efforts. Thus the Hyogo Aid ’95 project was born. \nNow we find ourselves twenty years on in a new location\, looking back on the many exhibitions and programs we have been able to present. Seeing the artwork in this collection on the gallery walls at the Japan Foundation\, Toronto once again\, I am reminded of the journey we have taken. A journey that has without a doubt been worthwhile. \nI am delighted to welcome you to our new gallery space\, and hope that you will be inspired by the images you see to reflect not only on the past\, but on the future as well. \nEmi Iwanaga\nExecutive Director\nJapan Foundation\, Toronto \n\nGALLERY HOURS \nMonday:     11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\nTuesday:     11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nWednesday:  11:30 am – 4:30 pm\nThursday:    11:30 am – 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\nFriday:       11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nClosed: Saturdays and Sundays
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/hyogo-aid-95-revisited/2016-04-13/
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:20151212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151212T153000
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SUMMARY:Connect with Japan: Gift-Giving
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to wrap something in a furoshiki? Or had trouble figuring out okaeshi? Just in time for the holidays\, we have a class looking at the language and culture surrounding gift-giving in Japan. \nCome join us at the Japan Foundation to master okuru bunka (gift-giving culture) and learn a some new Japanese words and phrases along the way! \nThere is also an event at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the same day\, with tea ceremony demonstrations\, a nengajou writing lesson\, and more! Please visit the library’s website for more information! \nRegistration for this class is now closed. We thank everyone for their interest.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/connect-with-japan-gift-giving/
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:20151212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151212T160000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back to the Library!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 12\, the JFT Library will be hosting a special welcome event from 11 AM until 4PM\, open to all visitors.\n\nLibrary materials will be available for checkout all day\nHot chocolate and snacks will be provided\n11:30-12:15/1:00-1:45 Tea ceremony demonstrations\n2:00-2:30 Kokyu instrumental music played by Lorne Shapiro\n2:45-3:45 Nengajou New Year’s Card making\n\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there! For any questions or comments\, please contact the library at library@jftor.org or call 416-966-2935. \n*Please note that tea ceremony participation will be first-come\, first-served. A sign-up sheet will be available at the event.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/welcome-back-to-the-library/
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:20151128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20151128T200000
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SUMMARY:"Marugoto" Workshop for Japanese Language Teachers
DESCRIPTION:ジャパン ファウンデーション トロントでは、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、2015年度、全3回の日本語教師研修を実施いたします。第2回目は下記の通り『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』の開発者である来嶋洋美氏を講師に迎え、研修会を実施します。 \nなお、今回は研修終了後に懇親会を予定しております。ぜひ多くの方にご参加いただければ幸いです。 \n申込締め切り：2015年11月22日（日）（軽食手配の都合により、締め切り厳守でお願いいたします。） \nテーマ：著者による！『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』をまるごと！\n『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』は、だれでも日本語と日本の文化を気軽に楽しく学び、日本語でコミュニケーションできるようになることを目指したＪＦ日本語教育スタンダード準拠コースブックです。 \n『まるごと』が重視していることは、例えば、Can-do記述文で表す課題遂行、トピックと場面による学習の文脈化、異文化理解学習、協働学習、学習者の自律性、言語習得のプロセス、などたくさんあります。これらはすべて「相互理解のための日本語」という『まるごと』の開発理念につながるものです。 \nこの研修では、このようなことを織り交ぜながら『まるごと』の理念、特徴、使い方についてわかりやすく解説します。文型中心の教科書とはちがう日本語教育の世界を発見していただけることと思います。皆さんからのご質問やご意見も楽しみにしています。 \n研修会：午後2:30 ~ 午後5:50 \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講師：来嶋洋美（国際交流基金日本語国際センター専任講師） \n講師紹介：国際交流基金日本語国際センター専任講師。日本国内外での日本語教育経験の他、イギリスでは国際交流基金ロンドン（日本語センター）でチーフアドバイザーとして日本語教育支援業務、及び中等教育向け日本語リソース「力-CHIKARA-」を開発。帰国後2010年よりJF日本語教育スタンダード準拠コースブック『まるごと　日本のことばと文化』（入門～初中級）の開発チームリーダーとして企画・設計・制作に携わる。 \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 will hold three workshops this year which aim to provide a place for teachers to learn together about teaching the Japanese language. As detailed below\, the second workshop in this series will be a session hosted by Hiromi Kijima\, the chief developer of the textbook Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture. \nAfter the workshop\, there will be a mixer that we hope many people will be able to attend. \nRegistration Deadline: Sunday November 22\, 2015. (Please understand catering cannot be guaranteed for applications received after this deadline) \nTheme: By the author! The whole of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture!\nMarugoto: Japanese Language and Culture\, a textbook based on the JF Standard for Japanese Language Education\, is a fun resource for anyone wanting to learn about the Japanese language and culture and striving to become able to communicate in Japanese. Marugoto places importance on students accomplishing tasks given with “Can-do” statements\, contextualized learning through topics and situations\, intercultural understanding\, collaborative learning\, learner autonomy\, and the language acquisition process\, among others. These are all connected to the concept of “Japanese for mutual understanding” which was key to the development of the book. \nWeaving in the above concepts\, in this workshop\, the foundations\, characteristics\, and use of Marugoto will be explained. We believe that you will discover a different world of Japanese language education from that of textbooks that centre on sentence patterns. We look forward to everyone’s questions and opinions. \nWorkshop: 2:30pm – 5:50pm \nMixer: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (A light meal will be served) \nInstructor: Hiromi Kijima (The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute\, Urawa) \nInstructor’s Introduction: Ms. Kijima is a full-time lecturer at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute\, Urawa. Beyond Japan\, she has also supported Japanese language education as the Chief Advisor at the Japan Foundation London’s Japanese Language Centre\, and developed “CHIKARA” – a Japanese language resource for secondary education. She returned to Japan\, and since 2010 has been working as the team leader in the development of the starter to pre-intermediate JF Standard based textbooks\, Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture. \nFor inquiries about this workshop: Noriko Saito  nsaito@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 224
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop2015_marugoto/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Let's Learn Katakana!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning Japanese but not sure where to begin? Join us for Let’s Learn Katakana! In this class we will learn katakana\, one of the basic components of written Japanese often used for foreign loan words. Together we will learn how to read and write basic vocabulary in Japanese. \nThis is a three week class running on the following Thursdays. As each class builds on the one before it\, we ask that you attend all classes. Space is limited so make sure to register! \nNovember 19: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n November 26: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n December 3: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nThis course has an optional textbook “Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners” by Timothy G. Stout (ISBN: 9784805311448) available to purchase. \nInterested in  learning another way of writing Japanese? Join us in October for Let’s Learn Hiragana! \nRegistration for this class is now closed. If you are interested in adding your name to a waiting list please fill out the form below.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/lets-learn-katakana/2015-11-19/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Connect with Japan: Japanese Food
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a life-long fan of Japanese food or interested in trying it for the first time\, join us at the Japan Foundation for a class looking into the language and culture behind washoku (Japanese food). In this class we will cover both Japanese words and expressions as well as the Japanese way of thinking about food and eating. And of course\, everyone will get to experience Japanese food first hand as we will have bento (lunch boxes) for everyone to try! \n\nBecause there will be food at this event and we time to prepare\, registration will close on Friday\, November 6 at 5:30 PM.\nParticipants are also asked to pay the fee of $20 by Monday\, November 9th at 5:30 PM to secure their spot in the class. You can bring cash or a cheque to our office (2 Bloor Street East Suite 300\, the 3rd floor of the Hudson’s Bay Centre) Monday to Friday from 9:30 – 5:30\, or mail a cheque (at your own risk) to:\n\nATTN: Barbara Carter\nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n2 Bloor Street East\, Suite 300\nToronto\, ON   M4W 1A8 \n  \nRegistration for this event is now closed.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/connect-with-japan-japanese-food/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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SUMMARY:Let's Learn Hiragana!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning Japanese but not sure where to begin? Join us for Let’s Learn Hiragana! In this class we will learn hiragana\, one of the basic components of written Japanese. Together we will learn how to read and write basic greetings\, and other vocabulary in Japanese. \nThis is a three week class running on the following Thursdays. As each class builds on the one before it\, we ask that you attend all classes. Space is limited so make sure to register! \nOctober 22: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n October 29: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\n November 5: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nThis course has an optional textbook “Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners” by Timothy G. Stout (ISBN: 9784805311448) available to purchase. \nInterested in learning another way of writing Japanese? Join us in November for Let’s Learn Katakana!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/lets-learn-hiragana/2015-10-22/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
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SUMMARY:Handcrafted Form: Tradition and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:People in Japan are surrounded by utilitarian craft objects that have been brought into being and nurtured within their daily lives. By making the most of the raw materials of each craft—ceramics\, textiles\, metal work\, lacquerware\, wood and bamboo work\, paper\, etc.—and contriving to use the techniques appropriate to each\, goods have been created that combine ease of use with beauty. \nFollowing the industrial revolution in the West\, Japan also saw the modernization of production during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Through the introduction of machines\, most of the craft objects that until then had been made by hand were replaced by mass-produced\, industrially manufactured goods. Alongside the mechanized production that occurred from the beginning of the Meiji era\, however\, production of hand-made craft objects continued on a smaller scale in independent\, regional workshops throughout Japan. While this workshop system fostered superior artisans\, among those workshop artisans it also gave rise to individualistic\, idiosyncratic craft artists. \nTraditional material and techniques\, rooted in the climate and landscape of every region of Japan\, produced both utilitarian craft objects made by the seasoned skills of artists and art works richly imbued with the creativity of craft artists. Artisans and artists have influenced each other. This mutual influence has contributed to the depth and high quality of Japanese craft as a whole. \nThis exhibition introduces hand crafted objects made from traditional materials with traditional techniques from all over Japan. Representative objects designated as “Traditional Craft Objects” under the Japanese government’s Traditional Manufactured Goods Law form the core of the exhibition\, supplemented by works of craft artists. \nKazuko Todate\nChief Curator\nIbaraki Ceramic Art Museum \nHandcrafted Form Exhibition Hours\n\n\n\n\n	Monday11:30 am - 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Tuesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Wednesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Thursday11:30 am - 6:30 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Friday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Select Saturdays11:00 am - 4:00 pmOctober 17\, 31 November 14\, 28 December 12 January 9\n\n\n	CLOSEDOther Saturdays\, Sundays;\nNovember 11 (Remembrance Day);\nClosed for Christmas and New Year: From December 19\, 2015 to January 3\, 2016
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/handcrafted-form/2015-10-19/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Poster Exhibition: Getting the Big Picture in B-Zero
DESCRIPTION:May 6 – June 30\, 2015\n The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \nIn 1953\, the Nissenbi (Japan Advertising Artists Club) Poster Competition set the entry format size as B1 (103 cm × 72.8 cm). This format quickly became the standard for posters in Japan. However\, for special occasions\, Japanese graphic designers took advantage of the larger horizon of the B-Zero size (103 cm × 145.6 cm). Designing in the B-Zero format is the most challenging and rewarding task for graphic designers. Exactly double the size of B1\, these expanded posters are designed to dazzle commuters at train and subway stations. \nIn addition to its function in advertising\, B-Zero is also used for artistic purposes\, with original posters created for display in exhibitions. At solo exhibitions of renowned designers\, B-Zero works are always the core attraction. \nB-Zero masterpieces from the collection of The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, by such creators as Ikko Tanaka and Shin Matsunaga\, will occupy our walls\, with poster series by Kazumasa Nagai\, Tadanori Yokoo\, and Shigeo Fukuda joining this celebration of Japanese graphic design. \nB-Zero Exhibition Hours\n\n\n\n\n	Monday11:30 am - 7:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Tuesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Wednesday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Thursday11:30 am - 7:00 pm EXTENDED HOURS\n\n\n	Friday11:30 am - 4:30 pm\n\n\n	Select Saturdaysnoon - 5:00 pmMay 9\, 30\nJune 13\, 20\, 27\n\n\n	CLOSEDOther Saturdays\, Sundays\nMay 18 (Victoria Day)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/exhibition-b-zero/2015-05-06/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:From Wabi-Sabi to Kawaii? A Talk by Fashion Historian Akiko Fukai
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for this event are now closed. Thank you for your interest.\n\nFrom “Wabi-Sabi” to “kawaii”\, the very Japanese aesthetic concepts are merging modernity with enduring traditions\, and as a result\, are gaining widespread recognition all over the world. Focusing on and introducing two terms : Wabi-Sabi and Kawaii \, Ms. Fukai will try to make clear the properties in Japanese Culture and Art\, both of which appear in contemporary Japanese fashion\, one of the element of Cool Japan\, in the context of their profound relation to traditional aesthetic values. \nAbout the speaker: Akiko Fukai is a leading fashion historian of Japan and has been Associate Professor of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Kyoto)\, Professor of Shizuoka University of Art and Culture\, and a lecturer at the University of Tokyo and Rikkyo University. Her curatorial achievements include several major international exhibitions such as Revolution in Fashion\, Fashion in Colors\, Luxury in Fashion Reconsidered\, and Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion. \nShe is the author and editor of many books including Japonism in Fashion (Heibonsha\, 1994)\, Fashion (Taschen\, 2002)\, The Century of Fashion (Heibonsha\, 2005)\, and Reading Fashion from Pictures (PHP Institute\, 2009). Fukai has also been the recipient of a special prize awarded by the Academy of Japonism in Japan (2000)\, an honorable doctorate degree of the National University of Ochanomizu (2004)\, and a Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award\, Japan (2008). \npresented in conjunction with the exhibition From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru at the Textile Museum of Canada
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/from-wabi-sabi-to-kawaii-a-talk-by-fashion-historian-akiko-fukai/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language and Culture Sampler: Hina Matsuri/Girls Day
DESCRIPTION:A series of courses offering a window into both Japanese language and culture \nPlease come and sample various aspects of Japanese culture through the beautiful decorations in our center\, and try a simple\, basic and free Japanese lesson! \nEarly registration is recommended as space is limited! \nThe themes we will cover this year areare:  \n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary\n\n\nJapanese New Year\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\n\n\n\n\n>>March\n\n\nGirl’s Day\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\n\n\n\n\nMay\n\n\nBoys’ Day\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly\n\n\nStar Festival\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember\n\n\nMoon Festival\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember\n\n\nEnd of Year\n\n\n\n\n\nEach course is completed in one day\, but since each lesson will introduce new topics related to Japanese language and culture\, the more sessions you attend\, the more knowledge you will gain!\nAs a special bonus\, you will receive a small souvenir each time\, and an award will be given to those who attend all sessions.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/japanese-language-and-culture-sampler-hina-matsurigirls-day/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
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