The Japan Foundation, Toronto

The Japan Foundation, Toronto The Japan Foundation is a not-for-profit cultural institution with a mandate to promote international cultural exchange.

Visit our public library, art gallery, language classes, lectures, film screenings & more to engage, be inspired & learn about Japan. The Japan Foundation aspires to the role of catalyst for international exchange throughout the world, presenting valuable and appealing aspects of Japanese culture to other countries and promoting mutual understanding with peoples around the world.

New arrivals to JF Toronto’s Tenugui towel exhibition.Early summer symbol, Peonies, Botan 牡丹, are closely associated to ...
06/10/2026

New arrivals to JF Toronto’s Tenugui towel exhibition.
Early summer symbol, Peonies, Botan 牡丹, are closely associated to mythical animal Shishi 獅子 often referred as Lions.
On the Kabuki stage, the Lion dancers are surrounded by peonies, carrying and swinging the flowery branches.

Register for your visit at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-tenugui-towels-fireworks-fireflies-and-yokai-monsters-tickets-1988645764013?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn more about the show at https://tr.jpf.go.jp/summer-tenugui-towels/

💕 𝗗𝗼𝗸𝗶-𝗱𝗼𝗸𝗶! ✨ 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗮-𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮! Have you ever wondered what these popular Japanese expressions mean, or seen them while readin...
06/09/2026

💕 𝗗𝗼𝗸𝗶-𝗱𝗼𝗸𝗶! ✨ 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗮-𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗮! Have you ever wondered what these popular Japanese expressions mean, or seen them while reading your favorite manga? 📺

🎌 Join us for our next 𝐁𝐘𝐎𝐁 ("𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨") session on Friday, June 19, where we'll explore the fascinating world of Japanese anime and manga 🤩📚. Learn common Japanese words, onomatopoeia, and phrases used in anime and manga, while discovering fun cultural insights along the way.

We’re offering this session in a hybrid format once again. Join us in person or online 🤝 and don’t forget to bring your lunch or dinner! 🍱
* 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦.

📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
🕐 Time: In-person, 12:00 pm (ET) & Online (Zoom), 6:30 pm (ET)
💰 Free Admission
🔗 Register here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/byob-20260619

06/04/2026

We have a variety of special events scheduled
for this month at The Japan Foundation, Toronto!!
From the documentary film screening to the Japanese
language workshops, be sure to register for the events
you are interested in🎆⚽️📚️✏️

🔗 Visit our website for details: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/events/


06/02/2026

Want to learn Japanese culture and a fun way to tell stories?💓 Discover the magic of ( #紙芝居), Japan's unique storytelling art where stories come alive through visual art, live voice acting, and dramatic pacing️✨👀

Don’t miss this rare chance to learn this powerful storytelling art and experience live performances 🙌 Meet master storytellers visiting Toronto from Osaka, Japan!

Great for educators, library professionals, families, and anyone interested in Japanese culture and storytelling!
💡Presented in Japanese with English interpretation

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
📍 In-person @ Japan Foundation Toronto
2 Bloor St. E. Suite 300, Toronto (Bloor-Yonge Station)

🔗Check link below to learn more & register for this event
https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/worldofkamishibai/

05/28/2026

🖌️🎌 Looking to brush up on your Japanese this summer? Join our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐔𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 for Japanese Language Teachers, a free online professional development opportunity designed especially for non-native Japanese Language teachers in Canada 👩🏻‍🏫🧑🏻‍🏫🍁.

Over 4 days, participants will work through one chapter of 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭 (𝗕𝟭) 📚 in a supportive and interactive online environment. Whether you would like to strengthen your language skills 💪🏼, reconnect with fellow educators, or gain fresh confidence for the classroom 📝, we would love to have you join us!
* 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦.

📅 Date: Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕖 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)
💰 Free Admission
🔗 Register here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/summer-brush-up-2026/

05/26/2026

⚽ Discover the inspiring story of Japan’s first Deaf women’s soccer team, before the FIFA World Cup 2026™!

Join us for a special screening of EYE CONTACT, a documentary following the team’s journey to the Deaflympics, capturing their passion, determination, and teamwork both on and off the field.

📅 June 10 | 6:30 PM (ET)
📍 JFT Event Hall
🎞 In Japanese, Japanese Sign Language & Japanese Simu-Com Sign Language with English subtitles

Free admission. Registration required.
For more info, check link in bio or visit our website: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/eye-contact/

🎌 Are you an upper-intermediate or advanced learner of Japanese 👩🏻‍🏫? Join our 7-week online 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 (𝐁𝟐) 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬...
05/26/2026

🎌 Are you an upper-intermediate or advanced learner of Japanese 👩🏻‍🏫? Join our 7-week online 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 (𝐁𝟐) 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, designed to develop students’ language skills at the B2 level of the JF Standard 📝.

This Term 3 course will explore the topic "日本の食に関する諸問題", 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 🍴, and will make use of authentic materials such as current affairs articles 📰 and dialogues 💬 to strengthen your Japanese communication skills 📚.

Register now to secure your spot! 💪🏻

📅 Date: June 1 – July 13, 2026 (Every Monday)
🕡 Time: 6:45 pm – 8:25 pm (ET)
🖥️ Location: Online (Zoom)
💡 Check out the course schedule, syllabus, and registration details here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/classes/marugoto/advanced/

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🎌 Want to teach your kids Hiragana but don't know where to start? Whether you’re a parent wanting to introduce Japanese ...
05/23/2026

🎌 Want to teach your kids Hiragana but don't know where to start? Whether you’re a parent wanting to introduce Japanese Hiragana at home or a teacher working with young learners and their families, this workshop is for you! 🧑🏻‍🏫

📚 Join us as we explore practical methods and mindsets for 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 ✍🏻. An experienced Japanese language instructor and also a mother of three, will guide you through the steps to make Hiragana come alive. The session includes personal experiences and ideas to help families discover a learning approach that works best for their children 👦🏻👧🏻.
* 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (ET)
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)
💰 Free Admission
🔗 Register here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop260614/

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a lively and wide-ranging in-person talk about anime and manga studies! Billy Tringali,...
05/22/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a lively and wide-ranging in-person talk about anime and manga studies! Billy Tringali, Librarian at the Indiana University Indianapolis and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies (JAMS) will introduce you to the growing field of anime and manga studies through real-world examples and current research.

Drawing from projects on anime research in the United States, anime’s impact on fans’ social and mental health, and global anime data initiatives, Billy will explore how people study these pop culture contents and why it matters.

Register now to reserve a spot: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/anime-studies-appetizer-sampler/

🎬 Join us for a special screening of EYE CONTACT (2010) ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™!⚽EYE CONTACT follows Japan’s f...
05/22/2026

🎬 Join us for a special screening of EYE CONTACT (2010) ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™!⚽

EYE CONTACT follows Japan’s first Deaf women’s soccer team as they prepare to compete in the 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei. Bringing together players from different backgrounds, this inspiring documentary captures their determination, teamwork, and resilience on and off the field.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕛 6:30PM (ET). Doors open 6:00PM.
📍 JFT Event Hall
Presented in Japanese, Japanese Sign Language & Japanese Simu-Com Sign Language with English subtitles.

For more info, please visit: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/eye-contact/

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