August is a time to remember 1945’s atomic bombings. Mary Ito interviews survivor Setsuko Thurlow, who shares her powerful story of hope and loss. Listen to her firsthand account. Warning: graphic content.
Podcast: https://t.co/pSCIs088JB
YouTube: https://t.co/4Any4EUJKn
We’re hiring an Engagement Lead at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre!
This hybrid role blends fundraising and communications.
If you’re passionate about arts, cultural heritage, and community, and see fundraising as storytelling and justice work — we’d love to hear from you!
Saturday Specials at #TorontoJFF – June 14, 2025
🎞️ 1:00 PM — THE 35-YEAR PROMISE
A tender true story of enduring love and the quiet joy found in everyday moments. A husband reflects on the woman who taught him what happiness truly means.
#TorontoJFF#35年目のラブレター
Saturday Specials at #TorontoJFF – June 14, 2025
🎞️ 7:00 PM — SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY
✨ Director #Akikoohku in attendance!
From the beloved director of Tremble All You Want comes a heart-fluttering mix of romance, comedy, and fate.
#TorontoJFF#SheTaughtMeSerendipity
Saturday Specials at #TorontoJFF – June 14, 2025
🎞️ 4:00 PM — CLOUD
From a master filmmaker comes this unpredictable, darkly funny, and utterly gripping psychological thriller — Japan’s official submission to the 97th Academy Awards.
#TorontoJFF#クラウド#Masakisuda
Join us for an epic Opening Night at #TorontoJFF with the Canadian Premiere of #CellsAtWork! Live action adaptation from beloved Manga and Anime Cells at Work! — featuring a special appearance by acclaimed director Hideki Takeuchi!
#はたらく細胞
Good news for those who missed the screening at Cineplex!
Naoko Yamada's "THE COLORS WITHIN" will be screened at @JCCC_Toronto on May 11!
Naoko Yamada, director of "A Silent Voice" and Reiko Yoshida, writer of "Violet Evergarden" are teaming up again!
Please come and see it !
The 14th edition of the Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be held at the JCCC from June 12th to 26th, with 24 great premiere films. Tickets and passes go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 7th. As always, multi-film pass buyers receive generous Shiseido gift packs worth $89 and $157!
🌸 The JCCC Bazaar is back! 🛍️
Shop Japanese treasures, from kimono to tableware, plus sushi, tempura & sweet treats! 🍣🎁
💸 Cash only in some areas
📦 Donations start April 1 (no furniture or Western clothing)
Visit: https://t.co/O782RBksbF
The JCCC is very proud to congratulate James Heron, our Executive Director, who recently received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for recognition of his outstanding contributions to the promotion of Japanese culture in Canada.
Congratulation James!
When young boxer Shogo is stunned by elderly Jin's sharp counterpunch in a street fight, he asks him to be his trainer. Jin, a former boxer, tries to dissuade Shogo after a severe eye injury, but Shogo's determination reignites Jin's own dreams.
https://t.co/XpbbUts8IA
Don’t miss this box-office hit! Follow Totono Kunou, a quick-witted college student with a love for curry, as he unravels a mystery in Hiroshima. Adapted from Yumi Tamura's manga "Mystery to Iunakare".
https://t.co/hRYFKaJCL7
#torontojff#ミステリと言う勿れ
Join Koichiro Kobayashi, Naoya Suzuki, and director Sokichi Nakahara at the screening of their award-winning documentary! Follow blind climber Koba & guide Naoya as they conquer Moab’s Fisher Towers.
Visit: https://t.co/ptUpg26OlU
#torontojff24