Category : Japan

693. Major Japanese Events – July 3, 9, 10 and 23, 2016

  Several important Japanese events are on this month. Thanks to P. Anne Winter and Linda Malloy for telling us about them and sending

671. Japanese Paper Place Open House  June 1, 2016.

Yes, paper can be fascinating. Japanese culture has developed thousands of different kinds. To glimpse a few, go to the Open House at the

667. Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging – May 29, 2016

The Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch will be holding the 46th Annual Sogetsu Ikebana Show at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The show will

654. Rededication of Peace Garden May 18, Earth Caravan May 31 & Hiroshima Day Aug 6, 2016, 2016

May 18, 2016: 11:30am-1pm.  Rededication of Peace Garden, south-west of Toronto City Hall, RSVP protocol@toronto.ca or 416-392-7667. For more information about the Peace Garden:

642. High Park’s Cherry Blossoms – May, 2016

 High Park’s famous Japanese cherry blossoms may or may not be fully blooming May 7 or 8. It depends on the weather. If it’s

603. The Vancouver Asahi – February 29, 2016

This Japanese-Canadian baseball team was established in 1914 and rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. Despite success and popularity, the Asahi faced

591. Toronto Tea Festival – January 30 and 31, 2016

Korean, Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies — each different – will be demonstrated at the Toronto Tea Festival. Lots of tea samples to compare.

Ruth writes: This is a fun festival for families and anyone wanting to enjoy a traditional Japanese event. Mochi is sweet pounded rice, a

The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto sent us this notice. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W. “All

576. New Year’s Traditions in Multicultural Toronto – 2015-2016.

Many of our cultural groups are bringing in the new year with very expensive gala parties. Among the cheaper or free celebrations are: December