July 16/10: The CJS 2009/2010 MOVIE NIGHT Season Finale is "The Hanging Garden" 空中庭園

The Canada Japan Society concludes it’s 2009/2010 season of Movie Nights at the National Film Board of Canada with a showing of Toshiaki Toyoda’s acclaimed drama “The Hanging Garden” (空中庭園).

"The Hanging Garden" is a surreal satire of the dysfunctional modern Japanese family unit. Toyoda’s film tracks the life of a fairly typical Japanese family – a salaryman father, a hard-working housewife, a headstrong 16 year old daughter and a sulky 14 year old son. The twist is that they're all completely open with each other and hide nothing. Is everyone as happy as they seem?

Based on a novel by Mitsuyo Kakuta, the film features strong performances by Kyoko Koizumi as the housewife and Itsuji Itao as the father. Toyoda’s incredibly innovative and beautiful camera work complement the strong storyline and performances, offering a truly memorable but haunting film that you are unlikely to forget.



The Hanging Garden
Friday, July 16th, 2010
7 P.M
National Film Board Theatre
150 John Street (at Richmond)
$5 for CJS Members
$10 for Non-Members

As always, we will also be having a post-screening party at Everest after the film. The informal get-together is a great way for attendees to practice their English/Japanese while discussing the film, meeting some new people and making some new friends.

PS. Please come on out to hear about our SPECIAL Movie Night event coming up in August!

June 30/10: July's ICHIMOKUKAI is on WEDNESDAY June 30th...really!

Ichimoku-kai literally means the "first Thursday meeting" but since the first Thursday of July lands on Canada Day, we've moved it to WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th!.

Start off the long weekend at our long-running event. Ichimokukai is a great place to make new friends, practice your English and/or Japanese, informally network, learn more about life in Canada and Japan, and most of all…have fun! Our attendees are usually around 50 percent Canadian and 50 percent Japanese, all with a common interest or connection with Japan.

At Ichimoku-kai you will receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

Come on out and hear more about what the Canada Japan Society has planned for the summer!

It will be lots of fun, so make sure to get there early for a seat!

Ichimoku-kai
Wednesday, June 30th
MANPUKU
6pm to 10pm +
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)

There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Jeff jeff@cjst.org

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一木会とは文字通り「最初の木曜日に行われる会」という意味で、毎月第一週の木曜日に開催されています。７月の第一週の木曜日はカナダデー。ロングウイークエンドの始まりのイベントとして今回は６月30日(水)に開催が決定しました！

新しい友達を作りたい。英語・日本語の勉強したい。ネットワーキング作りたい。日本やカナダの生活についての情報を集めたい。一木会は絶好のチャンスです。参加者はカナダ人と日本人が約半分づつ。日本に興味がある、日本と結びつきがあるという人々の楽しい集まりです。

一木会の参加者は食べ物やドリンクの割引がありとてもお値打ちです。またドアプライズで賞品が当るチャンスも見逃せません。皆様のご参加をお待ちしております！

一木会
６月30日水曜日
MANPUKU
6pm to 10pm +
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (Grange横のVillageの中のフードコート南側)

CJSの会員でない方は5ドルの参加費を申し受けます。3名以上のグループには割引が適用されます。

ご質問がありましたらご遠慮なくメール（jeff@cjst.org）でご連絡ください。

June 11/10: CJS Movie Night: “Fine, Totally Fine”

The Canada Japan Society continues its series of Movie Nights at the National Film Board of Canada with a showing of Yosuke Fujita’s acclaimed quirky comedy “Fine, Totally Fine”.

“Life is more fun when you’re an idiot” sums up this touching comedy about a 30-something part-timer with dreams of opening up the world’s scariest haunted house. He inadvertently finds himself in a love triangle with one of his friends, and the hilarity ensues.

The film features the first leading role of the unforgettable YoshiYoshi Arakawa, whom we’ve previously seen in past screened films like Ping-Pong, Survive Style 5, and Kamikaze Girls. Arakawa, paired with Fujita’s impeccable comic timing, combine for a subtly funny and moving film.

“The plot unfolds as a collage of visual and quirky comic turns that are so deftly delivered and effective you'll be laughing so hard you never stop for one moment to question where the film is headed. And yet beneath the slapstick there's a genuine sense of warmth and affection for the eccentric characters that populate this oddball world.”
= Jasper Sharp, Midnight Eye

Fine, Totally Fine
Friday, June 11th, 2010
7 P.M
National Film Board Theatre
150 John Street (at Richmond)
$5 for CJS Members
$10 for Non-Members

As always, we will also be having a post-screening party at Everest after the film. The informal get-together is a great way for attendees to practice their English/Japanese while discussing the film and meeting some new people.

Hope to see you there!

Community Event: Free Lunchtime Video Screenings at the Japan Information Centre

Every month, the Japan Information Centre (JIC) screens short video features on modern Japanese culture, society and other subjects in the JIC Event Room.
These screenings are wonderful opportunities to discover many things about Japan.

This month's videos are: “Japanology: The Past in the Present – Mathematics” and "Japan Video Topics: The Cherry Blossoms of Yoshino, Titanium Tiles for Temple Roofs, How Old Firms Survive, Old Crafts in Modern Art, Hiking the Shinetsu Trail, When Mending Becomes an Art, A Better Way to Peaceful Sleep, New Technology for Disable Sports”

June 4th (Fri) 12:10 -12:55pm.
June 16th(Wed) 1:10 -1:55pm.

Feel free to drop in with your lunch!

For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.

Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Suite 110, 6 Garamond Court, Don Mills, ON M3C 1Z5
Phone: 416-363-5488
URL: www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp

June 03/10: Ichimokukai: Live Music and Traditional Dance Performance

It sure feels like summer outside....so it's the perfect time to enjoy the Canada Japan Society's ichimokukai!

Ichimoku-kai literally means the "first Thursday meeting" and since 1995 it has been the Canada Japan Society of Toronto's monthly social event, naturally on the first Thursday of every month.

It is a great place to make new friends, practice your English and/or Japanese, informally network, learn more about life in Canada and Japan, and most of all…have fun! Our attendees are usually around 50 percent Canadian and 50 percent Japanese, all with a common interest or connection with Japan.

At Ichimoku-kai you will receive special food and drink discounts and have the chance to win some exciting door prizes.

This month we feature a FINAL live performance by KEITA, a great Japanese singer songwriter who'll perform some famous covers and original songs as well. We will also have a performance of traditional Japanese dancing as well!

It will be lots of fun, so make sure to get there early for a seat!

Ichimoku-kai
Thursday June 3rd
MANPUKU
6pm to 10pm +
105 McCaul Street
Units 29-31 (in the Village by the Grange building, south of the Food Court)
There is a $5 cover charge for non-CJS members. Discounts are available for groups of three or more people.

Hope to see you there! Please send any questions to IMK@cjst.org