The world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet return with concerts beginning a complete cycle of the Beethoven string quartets which will run for the next three seasons.
80 Years of Canada-Japan Relations: Miles Apart, Minds Together - A Photo Exhibition Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Canada and Japan
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
An exhibition showcasing the depth and variety of exchange between Japan and Canada over the past 80 years
A dance celebration of Canada and Japan featuring new works by Denise Fujiwara, Matjash Mrozewski and Keiko Ninomiya, as well as ZUKE's Dora-nominated "You see the tree, you don't see the forest" and AKA Dance's larger-than-life "In a Single Bound", inspired by Japanese and North American comic book superheroes
A seminar on anime and contemporary Japanese society with Prof. Jaqueline Berndt of Yokohama National University and Prof. Kaichiro Morikawa of Meiji University.
Japanese Cuisine - WASHOKU Seminar: SOBA "Buckwheat Noodles and Japanese Culture"
Consulate-General of Japan
George Brown College
This lecture will look at Japanese food culture through Soba, and will also analyze Soba as a health food and consider its benefits. A demonstration on making soba will follow the lecture.
Association of Japanese Canadian Businesses and Professionals
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
A presentation of a rising Japanese star in performance - Toru Dodo, who started playing classical piano at age 4, studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and later moved to New York where he continues to push his career forward
Slavic Spirit: Shoko Inoue with the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra
Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra
Calvary Baptist Church
A concert from the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra’s 2007-2008 season, featuring a programme including pianist Shoko Inoue performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2
The 50th Anniversary Ceremony, Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry
Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry
The Westin Prince Toronto
Marking the 50th anniversary of the association also known as Shokokai, a ceremony to review its contributions to Japan-Canada relations and to look forward to its future plans.
Baroque Gems: Koji Kawamoto conducting the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra Concert
Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra
Calvary Baptist Church
A concert from the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra’s 2007-2008 season, featuring, Japanese guest conductor Koji Kawamoto performing selected pieces from the best instrumental Baroque repertory.
INFINITE ECHOES FROM JAPAN: New Directions in Traditional Japanese Music
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Glenn Gould Studio
A concert by an ensemble featuring the creme of the crop of Japanese performing artists exemplifying the rich musical traditions thriving in Japan today.
TD Waterhouse Great Masters Series: Masters of the Ukiyo-e
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Exhibition presenting mostly 19th-century prints by ukiyo-e masters like Hiroshige and Kunisada, featuring such subjects as geishas, sumo wrestlers, episodes along the Tokaido Road, river crossings, and snow scenes.
Competition of Japanese calligraphy being done in Canada. Selected works will be mounted and framed and exhibited Nov. 23 to Dec. 3 at the Gendai Gallery. (see these dates below)
This kimono exhibition is a tribute to the style and taste of Ichimaru, one of the most famous geishas of 20th century Japan who successfully escaped the geisha world and became a major singing talent.
A presentation of a representative group of works by the Edgar Degas, one of the Impressionists most influenced by the art of Japanese woodblock prints.
The feature film will be “Afterlife” directed by Hirokazu Koreeda . Preceding the feature will be the award winning Canadian short “Madame Tutli Putli”. There will be a reception following the movies.
This groundbreaking Canadian presentation of Japanese art examines new and recent work by emerging and mid-career artists, inlcuding Yoshiaki Kaihatsu and Sayaka Akiyama.
A performance is of jazz pianist Gene DiNovi’s "Japanese Suite” – a collection of original impressions of Japan and jazz interpretations of traditional Japanese melodies.
Three day Japanese Animation Convention. Special Guests, Contests, Videos, Panel Discussions, Contests, Dealer’s Room, Artist Alley and Art Show, and Dances!
Washi over Time: Layers of Meaning in Japanese Paper
The Japanese Paper Place
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
This exhibition will examine the washi paper, as well as the plants and the process utilized by today's masters using ancient techniques. This exhibition is part of the Washi World Summit. (see June 7 - 15 below)
Cinderella Performance by the National Ballet of Canada
Shiseido
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Shiseido will support the 80th anniversary celebration of Japan-Canada relations by sponsoring the Cinderella performance from May 28 until June 8. On June 5, there will be a reception (invitation only) with special guests, sponsored by Shiseido to promote the anniversary.
Lecture and display of Satsuma yaki by Mr. Saigo Takafumi. Mr. Saigo will speak on the state of Satsuma pottery today and his famous great-grandfather, Saigo Takamori
An exhibit that is a collaboration of Toronto professional photographers Yuriko Kubota, Yuuko Konagai, Miki Shinozaki and amateur photographer koichi k.
Lecture by Consul General Koichi Kawakami - Soft Power: From Japonisme to Anime
(By Invitation Only)
Consulate General of Japan
Consulate General of Japan (Sakura Room)
A look at Japan's "soft power" on the international stage, both historically and in the present day.
(By Invitation Only)
6/27, 28
Gujo Odori in Toronto
Bring Gujo Odori to Toronto in 2008 Committee
Toronto Metro Hall Square
(6/27); Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (6/28)
Gujo odori, a traditional Japanese folk dance, will be held in Toronto.
Invite Gujo Odori in Toronto Committee
6/27- 7/5
Sapporo City Jazz 2008 International Exchange Programme
Sappro City Jazz Executive Committee
various
Participation of the Sappro Jazz School in the Toronto Jazz Festival and others. School's concert during the Toronto Jazz Festival is on 6/29 at the Toronto Star Stage - Nathan Phillips Square.
Japan as seen through the eyes of Canadian photographer Sanay Johnson on a three week solo journey. From Tokyo to Fukuoka, and all the places in between, a highlight of the people, places and history of the country.
Calligraphy Exhibition: Japan Canada Cultural Exchange
The Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Research, University of Alberta
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
An e xhibition featuring works by Master Shiko Kataoka. The theme is friendship between Japan and Canada expressed in the Haiku and Tanka by classic and contemporary poets.
Maboroshi no Koto: A Koto Concert by Grandmasters from Japan and North America
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
A concert to celebrate Linda Kako Caplan’s 25th anniversary of koto playing. Special guest artists include Chikushi Junko, sandai-me Souke (3rd o-iemoto) of the Chikushikai Koto School.
A concert featuring Mr. Ryusuke Numajiri, conductor of the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, in an exclusive Canadian appearance. Mr. Numajiri will be playing piano, accompanied by the Gould String Quartet, performing Yuasa, Matsumura and Mioshi, plus Dvorak’s Piano Quintet Op. 81.
Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE)
Japan Foundation, Toronto
8/15ー18
The 21th Annual Conference of Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE) Conference
Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE)
Japan Foundation, Toronto
CAJLE provides a forum to discuss research and professional activities in Japanese linguistics and language education. Teachers/researchers from Canada, Japan, and other countries are expected to attend.
Nihongo Art Contest is a unique event created for Japanese learners expressing inventive ideas about Japanese script through illustrations. It has three components: an exhibition of students' work, an award presentation and an art workshop.
Canadian cellist Amanda Forsyth and Japanese pianist Shoko Inoue come together for Metamorphosis, a recital series dedicated to 80 years of peaceful relations between the Japanese and Canadian governments, featuring works by Rachmaninov, Strauss, Louie, as well as Japanese folk songs.
Baseball - New York Yankees against Toronto Blue Jays
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Rogers Centre
Celebrates the final completion of Toronto’s vibrant Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and recognizes Japanese Canadian Heritage and the community’s involvement in baseball during the 80-plus years since Japanese immigrated to Canada.
water wood paper MOKUHANGA: Contemporary International Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
JUN/KEN Arts Collective
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
This exhibit features the work of Akira Kurosaki and nine international contemporary artists who are working with Japanese woodblock and exploring contemporary approaches to this relatively “new” medium within the international print scene.
About 50 members will explore the theme of celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan in their arrangements. There will also be daily demonstrations.
The Canada-Japan Business Symposium: Rising Opportunities
Consulate General of Japan
Inter-Continenetal Toronto Centre
A symposium to provide Canadian companies with the latest information on the business situation in Japan and give examples of how Canadian and Japanese companies are working together and finding success in each other’s markets.
Exhibition of ikebana from several schools; displays of chrysanthemum, box gardes, bonsai, plants; demonstarions; tea room.
For more information, please contact Dan Maeda, 416-621-8176
10/26
(10 am to 4 pm)
Annual Tea Gathering
Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
The Urasenke Tankokai Toronto Association would like to welcome you to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Savour a peaceful moment, enjoying seasonal sweets and some powdered green tea from Japan. Admission is free but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please send your name and contact information and whether you will be attending morning or afternoon to:
A Millennium of The Tale of Genji: Colour and the Four Seasons in Japan
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
The Japan Foundation, Toronto LIbrary
Display of materials to introduce “A Millennium of The Tale of Genji” focusing on colour and the four seasons. Displayed materials will be ancient colour samples, kasane irome. books, DVDs, picture cards, incense and other materials.
Toronto-based Japanese women's choir, Chor Trillium, proudly presents their 15 Years Anniversary Concert at the conducted by Takako Yanagida Lordly. The concert will feature a beautiful collection of Japanese songs as well as solo piano by Sayaka Morita and Megumi Okamoto.
Asian Institute at the Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto
Innis Town Hall
Two screenings of Japanese director Sabu's films: Monday and Blessing Bell. Monday will be followed by a lecture on cultral and political trends in Japan.
Davis LLP Japan Practice Group Conference “M&A Opportunities in Canada and its Legal Environment”
Davis LLP under the auspices of the Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry in Toronto
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
The members of the Davis LLP’s JapanGroup discuss for the Japanese business community M&A opportunities in Canada and its legal environment, including NAFTA after the U.S. election.
An annual kendo tournament attended by participants across Canada and the United States that provides kendo players with the opportunity to test their skills. jccckendo@gmail.com
11/22, 23
The Spirit of the Brush
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Sumi-e (Japanese brush paintings) exhibit and sale.
