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About
As we enjoy the mild weather of September in Toronto and reflect on an eventful summer, we also look forward to an exciting fall season at the Japan Foundation. Thank you to everyone who attended summer programs, including Washi over Time and Calligraphy by Shiko Kataoka, and to the students who participated in our three-day language workshop in August. The months to come will bring many more exciting opportunities to experience the language, culture and history of Japan.
This year, the Japan Studies Association of Canada Annual Conference will be held in Waterloo, Ontario, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas about Japanese culture and language. Over 80 participants from various parts of Canada, Japan, the U.S. and other countries are expected to attend the conference, which will take place from October 3 -5.
From October 3 to November 15, the Japan Foundation will host an exhibition of mokuhanga, or Japanese woodblock prints. Water Wood Paper: Mokuhanga features pieces by nine acclaimed international artists from Japan, Canada and other countries who use traditional woodblock printing techniques to create contemporary works. Visit our 'what's on' page for information about special events related to this exhibit.
October 4 will be a busy day for art enthusiasts in Toronto. Fumio Nanjo, Artistic Director of the Singapore Biennale 2008, will give a talk at the Power Plant titled "From Belief to Wonder: The Singapore Biennale." The Japan Foundation will open until dawn to participate in this year's Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. We will be screening Tokyo Scanner, a 20 minute film by Hiroaki Matsu, throughout the night. Another highlight of the evening will surely be the giant inflatable sculpture, "Into the Blue", installed by Japanese artist Takahiro Fujiwara in the Eaton Centre.
Fall is also a busy time at the Japan Foundation Library. The new Manga Corner has been a great success, and we invite you to come and explore the 800+ manga now available for circulation. We are also pleased to announce two exhibitions in the library, the Noh Theatre Costume exhibit (October 1 - 10) and A Millennium of The Tale of Genji (October 27 - December 19).
We hope you will take advantage of a rare opportunity to see Noh Theatre in Toronto when the JCCC presents a Noh performance and discussion on Wednesday, October 1. On Thursday, October 2, Akira Yamaguchi, president of the Noh Costume Institute of Kyoto, Japan, will give a talk on Noh Costumes at the Textile Museum of Canada.
Finally, the 6th Annual Toronto Japanese Short Film Festival returns to Innis Townhall Theatre from October 7 - 10.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you at some of our events this fall.
Masayuki Suzuki
Director
The Japan Foundation, Toronto |
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