Cultural events
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Announcements by the Consulate General of Japan
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The 36th Japanese Language Speech Contest of Quebec |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 7 (Sat), 2026, from 10 a.m. |
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Salle des boiseries (J-2805), Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, UQAM, Montreal, QC |
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The 28th Atlantic Canada Japanese Language Speech Contest |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 7 (Sat), 2026 |
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Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS |
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The link will be shared here in the days preceding the event. |
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(coming soon) |
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The 11th JLPP International Translation Competition The JLPP (Japanese Literature Publishing Project), established in 2002 by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, hosts this translation competition to uplift and nurture emerging translators of contemporary Japanese literature. |
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Submission Period: |
May 1 to 30, 2026 |
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Japanese Cultural Events
The events listed below are not necessarily co-organized, supported or endorsed by the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal. For more information, please contact the organizers directly.
The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal assumes no responsibility for the quality or reliability of the content on external websites provided.
Date[s] and Time[s]: |
Until April 26 (Sun), 2026 |
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Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges, 5290 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal,QC |
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Free |
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JFF Theater - Film Streaming Platform Free Japanese film streaming offered by the Japan Foundation to worldwide audiences, in the original Japanese language with subtitles available in various languages including French. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
Until May 7, 2026 *for the current film selection |
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Online |
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Free |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
From February 21 (Sat) to May 17 (Sun), 2026 |
Location: |
Maison Antoine-Beaudry, 14678 Notre-Dame St. East, Montreal, QC |
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Free |
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Ikebana International Monthly Activity Workshop by Josiane Girard of the Koryu Shotokai school. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
February 27 (Fri), 2026, at 1 p.m |
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Monkland Community Centre, 4410 West Hill Ave., Montreal, QC |
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$20 |
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The Argo Bookshop and the JET Alumni Association Québec/Atlantique (JETAA Q/A) invite you to their Japanese literature book club. This edition will discuss "The Memory Police" by Yoko Ogawa.
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 26 (Thu), 2026, at 7 p.m. EST |
Location: |
1841-A Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal, QC
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Fee: |
Free |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 28 (Sat), 2026, at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. |
Location: |
Collectif MTL, 397A, St. Catherine St., Montreal, QC |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 29 (Sun), 2026, at 1:30 p.m. |
Location: |
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal, 8155 Rousselot St., Montreal, QC |
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"Rives" Concerts by Yuki Isami Flutist Yuki Isami presents "Rives", a concert tracing the transformation of traditional Japanese music deeply influenced by the West. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
March 28 (Sat), 2026, at 2 p.m. (Maison de la culture Marie-Uguay) |
Location: |
Montreal, QC |
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Events and resources by the Japan Foundation, Toronto
The Japan Foundation, Toronto, offers much online and free of charge. This includes multiple cultural events (online event selection varies from month to month), Japanese language learning tools, development and exchange activities for teachers of Japanese, as well as a selection of electronic and audio books via a digital library.
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NUMA Institute Language Tea Time Language exchanges over a cup of tea and snacks. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
Tuesdays (English) and Thursdays (French), from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
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Location: |
Centre St. Jax, 1439 Sainte-Catherine West, Montreal, QC |
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French-Japanese Language Exchanges Weekly online French-Japanese language exchanges by Université Laval graduate student Pascal Paradis. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST |
Location: |
Online |
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