Company Description:

Kara Lysne-Paris

The Japan Foundation established a Toronto Office in November 1990, and its status was upgraded to that of a Cultural Centre in April 1995. To accommodate the expanded operations, a new facility opened in the Colonnade Building at 131 Bloor Street West.

FACILITIES AND EVENTS

The Japan Foundation, Toronto houses a library, seminar rooms, and an event hall, which functions as an exhibition space or auditorium. The public-lending library has approximately 14,000 Japan-related print and audio-visual materials in its collection. Events such as art exhibitions, film screenings, and lectures, are presented year round.

PROGRAMS

In addition to organizing and supporting Japan-related events, a large portion of The Japan Foundation, Toronto activities involve the administration of its grant programs, grouped under three main areas: Arts and Cultural Exchange, Japanese-Language Education, and Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange.