Events
August 20
Symposium - "Canadian-Japanese Relations in a Changing World"
Kwansei Gakuin University and Victoria University in the University of Toronto are holding a Symposium next Friday intended to advance the level of understanding and collaboration between Japan and Canada. The title of the event is Canadian-Japanese Relations in a Changing World and it promises to be an enlightening and energetic discussion of issues, ideas and strategies relevant to improving the relationships between our two great countries and their inter-connected economies.
For more information, click here.
August 11
The Japan Society 18th Annual GOLF TOURNAMENT - Glen Abbey
With humble apologies to Lewis Carroll, we are very pleased to forward your invitation to the Japan Society Ambassador’s Cup Golf Tournament 2010 – please register soon – this is a tournament not to be missed:
The time has come to think of many things:
Of golf, and greens, and holes-in-one,
Of deep bunkers and wide streams,
And why the game is hard to play,
And if golf balls have wings…
We look forward to receiving your Registration Form and cheque! With best wishes, Ben and John
For more information, click here.
June 10, 2010; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Evening at the Gardiner Museum - Private Pleasures
The Japan Society is delighted to forward your invitation to attend “An Evening of Private Pleasures” at the Gardiner Museum on Thursday, June 10th next from 6:00 p.m. While formalities will be limited, Molly Anne Macdonald has graciously agreed to provide her personal reflections on the Macdonald collection which promises to be a unique and very special portion of the evening. Not to be missed, we would say. Please book your tickets soon as space is limited and the event is three weeks from last night!
For more information, click here.
February 26
Special Advance Screening of LAST TRAIN HOME
LAST TRAIN HOME is an award-winning documentary that draws us into the life of a single family caught up in the world's largest human migration, as China's thousands of migrant workers try desperately to make their way home to see their families for Chinese New Year. This award-winning film from the creators of UP THE YANGTZE recently screened In Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
For more information, click here.
November 4
Canada - Japan Business Symposium
The Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, Mr. Shigefumi Matsuzawa will present the competitive attributes of the region, which continue to attract world class companies.
Come and hear from a former Executive Vice President & Vice Chairman at Nissan Motor Co. regarding the development and distribution roadmap for the electric car, the LEAF.
A panel discussion will follow highlighting innovative Canadian manufacturers sharing their strategies for successful entry into the Japanese market.
For more information, click here.
November 6
Lladró Event in Toronto
Lladró, the world-renowned creators of fine porcelain sculptures, is holding a special event in Toronto celebrating Japan, its culture and beauty. This fall, they are presenting a new porcelain sculpture called Enigmatic Beauty, depicting a Japanese lady wearing a stunning kimono. Rosa Lladró, President of Lladró, and daughter of the eldest Lladró founding brother, will be travelling to Canada for this special presentation. She will be at the Desirée Boutique in Toronto on November 6, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m.
For further information please click here for details.
November 11 to 15, 2009
Cinema Kabuki in High Definition on the Big Screen
The box office is now open for exclusive screenings of Cinema Kabuki at the Scotiabank Theatre Toronto. These screenings offer the rare opportunity to experience performances by some of Japan's biggest Kabuki stars in high definition on the big screen.
For more information, click here.
July 3 to 14, 2009
Japan's Imperial Highnesses visit Canada
The people of Canada warmly welcomed the visit of Their Imperial Highnesses, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko this past summer. Their Majesties visited Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria during the period from July 3rd to the 14th, charming and inspiring all those they were able to meet. Needless to say, they considerably enhanced the understanding and friendship that exists between Japan and Canada throughout their visit.
For background on this exceptional tour and information on their plans for the visit, please click here for details.
August 12, 2009
The Seventeenth Annual Ambassador’s Cup Golf Tournament
The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held again this year at the Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville, Ontario, a few weeks after the course featured the Canadian Open Championship. The sun shone brightly this year and feelings of camaraderie and exuberance were evident throughout the afternoon and evening.
For further information, please click here.
May 6, 2009
Luncheon with the High Commissioner
We were pleased to host a luncheon meeting in honour of Joseph Caron, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan and currently our High Commissioner to India, on May 26th, 2009. The topic of his presentation was: THE INDIA IMPERATIVE: What it Means to Japan, the rest of Asia and Canada. The information provided was of significant value as our Members contemplate their international business activities in this increasingly open and connected global business environment.
For details of the presentation, please click here.
April 23, 2009
Japan Society Live Webcast
Way out of Economic and Financial Crisis:
Lessons and Actions
The Japan Society’s Corporate Program in New York features Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa at a luncheon program. Governor Shirakawa will address the current global economic crisis and offer lessons from Japan’s recent experience. Discussion presided by William R. Rhodes, Chairman & President, Citibank; Senior Vice Chairman, Citi.
March 23, 2009
SYMPOSIUM
HIGH STAKES: What lies ahead for the global economy?
Does the United States need help to recover?
Hosted by the Japan Society of Toronto, the Symposium featured veteran CBC journalist Don Newman as moderator. Guest speakers were William A. Macdonald, strategy and public policy consultant; Richard Koo, Chief Economist for Nomura Research Institute in Tokyo; Martin Wolf, Chief Economic Commentator for the Financial Times of London; and David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada.
For an abstract of the Symposium, click here.
December 3, 2008
Corporate Lunch Series
GE Canada: A Culture of Excellence with Elyse Allan, President & CEO of GE Canada.Co-sponsored with the Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry (Shokokai).
June 4, 2009
JAPAN IN TRANSITION
An Update on Political and Economic Developments with Joseph Caron, Canadian Ambassador to Japan. Co-sponsored with JETRO, Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry (Shokokai), Shinki-Kai and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.