Cultural events
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Announcements by the Consulate General of Japan
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Japanese summer festival, including food, beverages, crafts, cultural performances, and more. On Saturday, visit the Consulate General's booth for general information on tourism, culture, and opportunities in Japan, such as the JET Programme and MEXT Scholarships! |
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July 5 (Sat) and 6 (Sun), 2025 |
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Japanese Canadian Cultural Center of Montreal, 8155 Rue Rousselot, Montreal, QC |
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The 10th 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: |
Until June 30 (Mon), 2025 |
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Japan International Manga Award The application period for the 19th edition of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Japan International Manga Award is currently open. |
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Submission Period: |
Until June 30 (Mon), 2025 |
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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.
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Japanese tea ceremony demonstration by the Association of Chadô Urasenke Tankôkai in Montreal. Includes the service of matcha tea and a sweet Japanese treat. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
Saturdays, June 21 to August 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. |
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Japanese Pavilion, Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC |
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$7 (excluding the entry fee for the Montreal Botanical Garden) |
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The 36th edition of the ceramics exhibition "1001 POTS" presenting works by local artists including Japanese potters Kinya Ishikawa, Yukari Hazama Iverson, and Makiko Hicher. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
From July 4 (Fri) to August 17 (Sun), 2025 |
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2435 De l'Église St., Val-David, QC |
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$5 | Free for those 11 years of age or younger |
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L'International des Feux Loto-Québec Japan will be represented by GREAT SKY ART. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
July 6 (Sun), 2025, at 10 p.m. |
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La Ronde, Montreal, QC |
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Fantasia International Film Festival The 29th edition of this international genre film festival featuring a broad range of works, including several Japanese films. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
From July 16 (Wed) to August 3 (Sun), 2025 |
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Montreal, QC |
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Sakura Matsuri - Cherry Tree Festival Annual festival by the Association d'amitié Québec-Japon celebrating Japanese culture through a program which includes performances, presentations, and kiosks of all types. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
July 27 (Sun), 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Domaine de Maizerets, 2000 Montmorency Blvd, Québec City, QC |
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Free |
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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 Phone Booth at the Edge of the World" by Laura Imai Messina.
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
July 31 (Thu), 2025, at 7 p.m. EST |
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1841-A Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal, QC
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Free |
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JFF Theater - Online Film Screenings Free online Japanese film screenings 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 August 1, 2025 *for the current film selection |
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Online |
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Free |
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Events and resources by the Japan Foundation, Toronto
The Japan Foundation, Toronto, offers much online and free of charge.
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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 |
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Online |
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