Cultural events
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Announcements by the Consulate General of Japan
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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Held for the first time this year in Quebec, the JLPT is an internationally-recognized test that assesses and certifies the language skills of people whose native language is not Japanese. Created in 1984 by the Japan Foundation and JEES (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services), it is now offered in over 50 countries around the world, with its 2025 edition seeing a record number of nearly two million registrations. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
December 6 (Sun), 2026 |
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Pavillon V, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), 209 Sainte-Catherine St. E., Montreal, QC |
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Until September 25 (Fri), 2026 |
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Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Announcement
Curious about Japan, passionate about culture and education, and ready for work experience abroad? Then the JET Programme is for you!
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Until November 13 (Fri), 2026 |
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The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant Established to commemorate the success of Expo 1970 in Osaka, held under the theme “Progress and Harmony for Mankind”, the fund aims to pass on the ideals and values of this historic event to future generations. To date, the program has supported around 4,500 projects in the fields of culture, education, and international cooperation. It is open to organizations based both in Japan and abroad whose projects align with the Fund’s objectives. |
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Application Period: |
Until September 30 (Wed), 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.
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NMFT is back with four music groups straight from Japan's underground scene, each with its own style and energy. |
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September 21 (Mon), 2026
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Petit Campus, 57b Prince Arthur St. E., Montreal, QC |
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$30 in advance, or $50 at the door |
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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 Dilemmas of Working Women" by Fumio Yamamoto. The translator, Brian Bergstrom, will be present.
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
September 24 (Thu), 2026, at 7 p.m. EDT |
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1841-A Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal, QC
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Free |
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Ikebana International Monthly Activity Ikebana workshop led by Josiane Girard of the Koryu Shoutoukai school. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
September 25 (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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"Chiharu Shiota - The Soul Trembles" Exhibition Largest solo exhibition to date of Berlin-based Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota. Since its premiere at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, in 2019, it has travelled to eight other venues around the world and will make its first stop in North America at the MMFA in the fall of 2026. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
September 26 (Sat), 2026 to February 14 (Sun), 2027 |
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), Montreal, QC |
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"The Third Wing of Butterfly" Exhibition Multidisciplinary exhibition presented by a group of artists including Kimihiro Yasaka and Natsuki Niwa. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
October 3 (Sat) to November 22 (Sun), 2026 |
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Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto, 2550 Ontario St. E., Montreal, QC |
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Festival, presented by the ASQ (Association Saké Québec), boasting a selection of 150 sakes to discover from around 20 exhibitors. Tasting workshops are also offered. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
October 4 (Sun), 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Panorama Venue (2nd floor), Jean-Talon Market, Montreal, QC |
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Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) Program includes several Japanese films. |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
October 8 (Thu) to 18 (Sun), 2026 |
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Montreal, QC |
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Until November 1 (Sun), 2026 |
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Japanese Garden, Montreal Botanical Garden, 4101 Sherbrooke St. East, Montreal, QC |
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Date[s] and Time[s]: |
October 21 (Wed), 2026 to January 10 (Sun), 2027 |
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Centre d'exposition Lethbridge, 2727 Thimens Blvd, Montreal, QC |
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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. The selection changes regularly. |
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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. 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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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 |
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Online |
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