Film

Onde as Ondas Quebram | Where the Waves Break

Yuko Matsuki — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:44:44 +0000

Onde as Ondas Quebram | Where the Waves Break Yuko Matsuki Jul 28, 2025

September 11, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Brazil is home to the largest Nikkei diaspora in the world — sharing similarities with other Japanese diasporas, with key differences. In the essay film “Where the Waves Break”, the Japanese Brazilian documentary filmmaker Inara Chayamiti investigates her fragmented identity by gluing together pieces of her family’s story and the Japanese Brazilian saga, marked by two diasporas between opposite sides of the world: Brazil and Japan.

In this first feature-length documentary directed by a Japanese-Brazilian woman, she builds generational and cultural bridges from an authentic point of view and a curious and affective quest. And by revisiting the past from erased angles, she tells invisible stories from her community. It is historical and current, personal and universal.

A virtual panel will take place directly after the film featuring two Japanese Latin American artists and academics in conversation, Dr. Monica Okamoto and Harumi Lopéz-Higa.

Don't miss this opportunity!

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SEE HER BE HER

Yuko Matsuki — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:59:37 +0000

SEE HER BE HER Yuko Matsuki Jun 26, 2025

September 18, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Community Event

Film

Screening followed by a Meet and Greet with Ayami Sato！

The documentary follows the lives of seven women baseball stars from around the globe, showcasing their dedication and competition in the Women's Baseball World Cup including Japan’s Ayami Sato, star pitcher of the Toronto Maple Leafs professional men’s team.

The film explores the historical context of women's baseball and aims to raise awareness about the growth of women's baseball to inspire future generations of female athletes.

The film also includes support from baseball legends like Cal Ripken Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, and Billie Jean King, who recognize the importance of women in the game.

Admission: FREE (Pay What You Want)

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HIROSHIMA PIANO / OKURIMONO

Yuko Matsuki — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:25:22 +0000

HIROSHIMA PIANO / OKURIMONO Yuko Matsuki Jun 2, 2025

August 10, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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Community Event

Film

Hiroshima and Nagasaki - 80th Anniversary Commemorative Screening

It’s been 80 years since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—moments that changed the course of history forever. Join us for a special film screening to honor the lives lost and reflect on what peace means today.

This August marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing hundreds of thousands of people and forever altering the lives of countless others. Eighty years later, the threat of nuclear weapons persists despite the efforts of peace advocates and hibakusha—survivors of the bombings—who have shared their stories in pursuit of nuclear disarmament. Honouring their voices and the legacy of peace movements is essential to building a safer future.

To mark the occasion, the JCCC will be screening two movies on Sunday August 10. Hiroshima Piano at 1:30pm. The film tells the story of a piano that survived the devastation and the man who restored and played it throughout Japan, bringing a moment of joy from the devastation. Okurimono will be screened at 4pm. The film follows Noriko, a child of Nagasaki, back to her hometown from Canada, and the discoveries she makes while there.

In addition to our film screenings, Echoes for the Future, a temporary exhibit about the devasting effects of nuclear weapons and the international movement for nuclear disarmament will be available in the Heritage Court until the end of August. This exhibit, created in collaboration with Anzu Hara, Setsuko Thurlow, and the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day Coalition combines didactic panels with symbols of peace and hope for the future.

Ticket and more information:

HIROSHIMA PIANO / Sunday, August 10, at 1:30pm Tickets

OKURIMONO / Sunday, August 10, at 4:00pm Tickets

Fees:

General $10.62 +HST ($12)
JCCC Members $8.85 +HST ($10)
In Japanese with English subtitles.
*No exchange or refund

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2025

Yuko Matsuki — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:58:25 +0000

Toronto Japanese Film Festival 2025 Yuko Matsuki Apr 14, 2025

June 12, 2025 7:00pm - June 26, 2025 9:00pm

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Film

Community Event

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre’s 14th annual Toronto Japanese Film Festival will be held from June 12th to 26th at the JCCC’s Kobayashi Hall. The festival has now grown into one of the largest film events of its kind in the world and is recognized by the Japanese film industry as a vital conduit for bringing Japanese film to the world.

TorontoJFF is programmed to reflect the rich diversity of the world 4th largest film industry and the 2025 edition will feature 24 films including an opening night screening of the Canadian Premiere of CELLS AT WORK 「はたらく細胞」 Director Hideki Takeuchi (Thermae Romae, Fly Me to Saitama) will attend the festival to introduce his film.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00am. Five- and ten-film pass buyers receive a special gift from the festival’s founding sponsor, SHISEIDO CANADA. Go to Torontojff.com, call 416-441-2345 or simply come over to the JCCC for tickets and more information.

Learn more

You may find the film line-up from here, and ticket information here.