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August 12, 2021
What’s your favourite genre of books? Sci-fi, fantasy, romance, crime? On August 26, we’ll be hyperjumping into the next installment of our Translating Behind the Scenes series, Parallel Worlds:Translating Genre. Join acclaimed translators for this online talk as they delve into the world of GenreFiction from Japan.
Did you miss our Virtual Japanese Study Fair last week? Recorded videos of the presentations are nowup on our YouTube channel. Check them out to learn more about different programs offered by Japaneselanguage schools around Ontario.
Last but not least, you can now visit our gallery in-person for our reopened exhibition, NINGYŌ: Art andBeauty of Japanese Dolls.
For more upcoming JFT events as well as online resources, see details below.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Now Available GALLERY NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls
Now Available ONLINE PERFORMINGARTS
Stage Beyond Borders - Selection of JapanesePerformances
August 14 ONLINE TEACHERS'PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
Online Study Session for Japanese Teachers:Approaching Grammar Questions fromIntermediate Learners
August 26 ONLINE TALK Parallel Worlds: Translating Genres
JFT NEWSUPCOMING EVENTS
Online Teachers' Professional DevelopmentOnline Study Session for Japanese Teachers:Approaching Grammar Questions from IntermediateLearners Saturday, August 14, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)Online Event | Admission Free | Registration Required | Conductedin Japanese only
In this study session for those who are currently teaching Japanese, using a grammar book as reference,we will work together to find answers to learners’ questions.
Register here
Translators Behind the ScenesParallel Worlds: Translating Genres Thursday, August 26, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)Online Talk | Admission Free | Registration Required
What’s your favourite genre of books? We’ll be hyper jumping into the next installment of Parallel Worlds:Translating Behind the Scenes that delves into the world of Genre Fiction from Japan! Join our moderatorRachel Cordasco along with acclaimed translators Takami Nieda and Emily Balistrieri for this online talk.
Register here
ONGOING EVENTS
Gallery NewsNINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls Open now until October 8Gallery Exhibition | Admission Free | Registration Required
The JFT Gallery is now open for in-person visitors! The NINGYŌ exhibition presents a comprehensiveintroduction to Japanese doll culture, from ancient animistic traditions to contemporary anime figurines.Please read our re-opening policy before visiting our gallery.
Book your visit here
Japanese Language News2021 Virtual Japanese Study Fair - Recordings nowavailable!
Did you miss our Virtual Japanese Study Fair last week? Videos ofthe presentations are now up on our YouTube channel so pleasecheck them out if you are interested in learning about differentprograms offered by Japanese language schools around Ontario!
Watch here
Japanese Language ClassesRegister now to study with JFT this fall!
Are you interested in studying Japanese at the Japan Foundation,Toronto? Information on our September 2021 language courses isnow available!
We offer online courses for everyone from complete beginners(Starter A1) to intermediate speakers (Intermediate B1).
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JFT Japanese Teaching ResourceMarugoto Teaching Materials Project: Collection ofSupport Materials
Our Marugoto Teaching Material Project aims to create a collectionof materials to make it easier for Japanese-language teachersusing the Marugoto textbooks in Canada. Anyone who is currentlyusing Marugoto textbooks, who would like to use them in the future,or who is simply interested in the textbooks are welcome to freelyuse these materials!
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Library NewsAugust New Arrivals
This month, we are releasing many new titles saved during ourtemporary closure, including A Man by HIRANO Keiichiro in bothJapanese and English, The Courage to be Disliked by KISHIMIIchiro and many more! Check out full list of August NewArrivals here and email [email protected] to place a hold for pickup.
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Library NewsJFT OverDrive: History
Commemorate the 76th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki byreading books on history and the atomic bombings on August 6 and9, 1945, including the journalistic classic Hiroshima by John Herseyand Sachiko by Caren Stelson. To get a new library card or torenew your existing card, please follow the instructions found here.
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JAPAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTED EVENTSReplaying Japan 2021 ConferenceArtificial Intelligence in Japanese Game Culture
Conference ends on Friday, August 13Online Conference | Admission Free | Registration Required
The conference will examine how AI is represented in Japanese games, the evolution of game AIs, andhow big data analytics have changed the game industry.
Register here
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre - Virtual JCCC Film SeriesSamurai Marathon
Friday, August 20, 9:00AM - Sunday, August 22, 9:00PM (EDT)Online Film Screening | Ticket Price: $9
Directed by Bernard Rose 84 mins. | Japanese with English subtitles
Feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira holds a run across mountain roads to get his samurai warriors into shape.However, the Bakufu central government views it as a rebellion and dispatches assassins to the castle.Facing impossible odds, a motley band of characters must win the race or die trying. Starring the wildlypopular SATOH Takeru (Rurouni Kenshin).
Get tickets
Fantasia International Film Festival 2021
Available until Wednesday, August 25Online Film Festival | Ticket Price Range: $1.00 - $11.00
The Fantasia Film Festival is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year! There are 40+ Japanese filmsat this year's festival. The Japan Foundation, Toronto is very proud to support Fantasia's big year with ourFilm Screening Abroad Program. Check out our full list of Japanese films at Fantasia 2021.
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Online Teachers' Professional DevelopmentLet's teach with "Irodori"!
1st Seminar: Tuesday, September 14, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (JST) 2nd Seminar: Friday, September 17, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (JST)Online Event | Admission Free | Registration RequiredConducted in Japanese only
The Japan Foundation, Japanese Language Institute, Urawa will hold online seminars to introduce howto use and teach with these materials. This is a unique opportunity where the authors themselves, whoknow the materials like the back of their hands, will present the contents.
Register here (1st Seminar) Register here (2nd Seminar)
COMMUNITY EVENTSJapanese Student Services OrganizationStudy in Japan Virtual Fair
Saturday, August 21 ; Sunday, August 29 ; Saturday,September 412:00 PM - 1:40PM and 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM (JST)Online Webinar | Free | Registration Required
Register here
ONLINE RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONSGallery RecommendationMasterpiece of the WeekAn online series introducing Japan's National Treasures & ImportantCultural Properties
Water Fowl in the Lotus Pond蓮池水禽図 れんちすいきんずBy SŌTATSU Tawaraya
Edo Period, Early-17th CenturyHanging scroll, 116.0 x 10.0 cmA collection of Kyoto National Museum
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Asian Cinema Education - Online Film LectureThe Horror and the Glory: Writing and RewritingHistory in Japanese Cinema
59 mins. | English with subtitles in English, Polish, Dutch, Finish,Italian | Online Lecture | Free | Registration Not Required
Watch here
Performing Arts Recommendation - Harp PerformanceYoshino Naoko - Debussy: Clair de lune
5 mins. | Online Performance | Free | Registration Not Required
Watch here
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