Make sure you check out our next JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ for language teachers on Wednesday, April 24 from 8:00 – 8:40pm (ET). For details and registration visit: tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai2…

OMG, what! the creator of Mangasplaining fave 'BL Metamorphosis' fr. Seven Seas Entertainment is coming to VanCAF in MAY?!
listen to our episodes on this wonderful story about two women who become friends over their shared love of BL manga and drawing comics.
mangasplaining.com/tag/bl-metamor…

TCAF goes international! Our latest round of featured guests are traveling far and wide to present at #tcaf2024 .

Meet the creators, then plan your visit this May 11-12, 2024. torontocomics.com/post/third-rou…

What are some of the new & exciting events happening in Japan Studies? 👀 This week our Events page has additions from Yale CEAS, WEAI , Japan Foundation, Toronto, & more! Ask your org, center, or dept to upload their upcoming events for the field to explore! japanpastandpresent.org/en/events

Looking forward to this 🎞️ screening (and sanshin 🎶 performance); going out for 🇯🇵 food, first!

DOWNTOWN DANCE follows the locals of an Okinawan shopping district who strive to revitalize their once lively market. At the centre of it all are the “Oba Rappers,' a trio of ladies leading with music & dance!

April 9, 6PM at @jftoronto. Admission Free. tr.jpf.go.jp/event/downtown…

Exciting news just in🎉VanCAF announced that #manga artist TSURUTANI Kaori is coming to Canada as special guest for #vancaf2024 ! It's perfect timing to dive deep into her work with #JFTBookClub on Apr 18 in person or virtually leading up to the festival!

Not only will Tsurutani-sensei join us for our Festival but we'll also be presenting a FREE online screening of the film adaptation of BL Metamorphosis in partnership with Japan Foundation, Toronto ! Thank you to the JFT and Jocelyne Allen for helping bring this together! #vancaf2024

VanCAF is thrilled to welcome acclaimed mangaka KAORI TSURUTANI to our 2024 Festival!

🌷Holiday Closure🌷
The Japan Foundation, Toronto will be CLOSED from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 for the Easter holiday weekend.
We look forward to seeing you when our Gallery and Library re-open on Tuesday, April 2!

📢Attention digital library users❣ Apologies for our website downtime. You can still share your comments on Virtual Book Tree to win prizes by accessing:tinyurl.com/VirtualJFBookT…
Dive into #JapaneseLiterature #manga #JapaneseLanguage #JapaneseCulture & bloom #JFBookTree by Mar31🌸

Due to scheduled maintenance activity our website will be unavailable during this holiday weekend (from Thursday, March 28 to Monday, April 1 at the latest). We appreciate your patience and understanding.

「日本の食文化やコミュニティーの親密なポートレートである『またいらっしゃい』には、素晴らしい風景、おいしい料理、そして愉快なお客たちが登場する。美味しい食事や友人との会話、自分の居場所という、人生の最もシンプルな喜びを思い出させてくれる」

The Prince Takamado Japan Centre invites you to join four experts for a special seminar: 'The Impact and Roles of Japanese Community Centres in Canada'

Mon March 25, 6PM (MDT). Join online and register at ualberta.ca/prince-takamad…

This event is made possible by generous support from the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary.