Welcome to the Yōkai Parade!
In conjunction with our gallery’s Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition, we are proud to present the Yōkai Monsters trilogy of films from the late 1960s.
These films were produced by Daiei Film, one of the major studios during the postwar Golden Age of Japanese Cinema. They produced masterpieces such as KUROSAWA Akira’s Rashōmon (羅生門), MIZOGUCHI Kenji’s Ugetsu Monogatari (雨月物語), and launched several classic “tokusatsu” film series including Gamera, Daimajin, and Yōkai Monsters. Daiei Film was eventually acquired by Kadokawa Pictures.
Decades later, the prolific MIIKE Takashi helmed The Great Yōkai War in 2005, a loose remake of Spook Warfare (the second film from the original trilogy), rejuvenating the franchise for a new generation. It was then followed by a sequel, The Great Yōkai War: Guardians, released in 2021.
December 3 • 10 • January 9 • The Japan Foundation, Toronto
All films presented in Japanese with English subtitles
Free Admission • In-Person Screenings • RSVP Required (register below)
Yōkai Monsters: 100 Monsters
妖怪百物語
Tuesday, December 3, 6:00PM (ET)
Directed by YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1968 • Fantasy / Horror • 80 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer
A greedy developer, in league with a corrupt Shrine Magistrate, brutally tries to drive people out of a tenement building and destroy the shrine in back. But he makes the fatal mistake of hosting a 100 Ghost Stories ceremony without the closing cleansing ritual, opening the door for the Yōkai Monsters to punish the wicked.
EVENT UPDATE: This event is now fully booked. Please check this page frequently to see if space becomes available.
Yōkai Monsters: Along with Ghosts
東海道お化け道中
Tuesday, December 10, 6:00PM (ET)
Directed by KURODA Yoshiyuki and YASUDA Kimiyoshi • 1969 • Fantasy / Horror • 78 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer
In feudal Japan, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl’s grandfather on sacred ground, the door is opened for the Yōkai Monsters to step in.
EVENT UPDATE: This event is now fully booked. Please check this page frequently to see if space becomes available.
Yōkai Monsters: Spook Warfare
妖怪大戦争
Thursday, January 9, 6:00PM (ET)
Directed by KURODA Yoshiyuki • 1968 • Fantasy / Horror • 79 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer
When a Babylonian vampire comes to old Japan, an army of Japanese demons and ghosts gather and battle him.
Related Programming:
Yokai Netsuke Exhibition
October 17, 2024 – January 25, 2025
Experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures, and from monochrome to colour.
Unveil the Mysteries of Yōkai and the Craftsmanship of Netsuke Figures with JFT Library’s Curated Collection!
Are you planning to visit or have already been fascinated by the JFT Gallery’s Yōkai Netsuke Exhibition? To enrich your cultural journey, we have curated library item lists on yōkai and netsuke/figures, including physical and electronic books, manga/anime, films, and more!
Whether you enjoy manga/anime featuring yōkai characters, seek engaging reads for young readers, or are curious to learn about the rich history and artistry behind these enigmatic figures, our collection has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Japanese monsters, and explore the craftsmanship behind netsuke or miniature figures that tell fascinating cultural stories. These curated library items are currently on display in our library, located right next to the gallery.
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