Consulate General of Japan in Toronto

When I had the honour of speaking at HKECC's Lilium Ball last Saturday, I thanked for the friendship and mutual respect between Hong Kong Canadian and Japanese communities. I also extended my heartfelt sense of appreciation for Hongkongers' affinity toward Japan. The feeling is mutual between the two communities and strong in GTA and across Canada. - CG Matsunaga

Had the honour of joining HKECC's Lilium Ball Chapter II Adagio. In GTA, including in Markham, Richmond Hill, North York and many more, Hong Kong and Japanese bakers, cafes, restaurants, boutiques and so on thrive alongside, creating integrated community experiences and contributing to Ontario’s prosperity. Thank you for having me at this auspicious celebration of Hong Kong Canadian community.
CG Matsunaga

[Special Event by Japan-based Artists + Japanese Food Reception]

(Japanese text is below/日本語は下に)

Two Japan-based theatre artists, Marissa (International Artist in Residence at Tarragon Theatre) and Kyohei Irie (Fellowship Artist at Corpus), invite you to their Wrapping-Up Night, featuring a reading of Marissa’s solo show and Kyohei’s presentation on the discoveries made through comparing the theatre cultures of Canada and Japan, followed by a reception with Japanese food and drinks.

Detail：https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsyWHCE4HJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

“Japan + Canada – Theatre & Food Night with Marissa & Kyohei”

▷ Date & Time:

Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

▷ Venue:

Tarragon Theatre (30 Bridgman Ave)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKYyHoWVUCLgGXp6A

8-minute walk from Dupont Station / paid parking available

▷ Reservation (Free Admission):

https://purchase.tarragontheatre.com/EventAvailability?EventId=14801

▷ Schedule:

6:30 PM – Theatrical Reading “Genatonomy” (performed in English)

7:20 PM – Intermission

7:30 PM – Talk (in English)

8:15 PM – Reception

Around 9:30 PM – End of event

▷ Artist Profiles

• Kyohei Irie (Performing Arts Producer / Manager)

https://corpus.ca/ja/入江恭平（kyohei-irie）/

• Marissa (Actor / Translator)

https://tarragontheatre.com/artists/artists-in-residence/

【日本出身アーティストによるスペシャルイベント＋日本食レセプション】

文化庁芸術家海外研修生・万里紗さん（俳優・翻訳家・演出家）＆入江恭平さん（舞台芸術プロデューサー）による、一夜限りのアートイベントを6月8日、タラゴン劇場（Dupont駅付近）にて開催！！

日本で活動してきた2人がトロントでの研修を通して得た視点をもとに、創作中の演劇作品のリーディングとアーティストトーク、そして日本食レセプションパーティーを行います！！

詳細：https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsyWHCE4HJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

「Japan＋Canada - Theatre & Food Night with Marissa & Kyohei」

▷日時：

2026年6月8日（月）18:30〜

▷会場：

タラゴン劇場（30 Bridgman Ave） Dupont駅より徒歩8分/有料駐車場有 https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKYyHoWVUCLgGXp6A

▷予約（入場無料）： https://purchase.tarragontheatre.com/EventAvailability?EventId=14801

▷スケジュール：

18:30 演劇リーディング 『Genatonomy』（英語上演）

19:20 休憩

19:30トーク（英語実施）

20:15 レセプション

21:30頃 終了

▷出演者プロフィール

・入江恭平（舞台芸術プロデューサー・マネージャー） https://corpus.ca/ja/入江恭平（kyohei-irie）/

・万里紗（俳優・翻訳家） https://tarragontheatre.com/artists/artists-in-residence/

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Had the honour of exchanging views with His Worship David West, Mayor of Richmond Hill, on various promising avenues of further enhancing friendship, cross-cultural exchanges and business ties. I was most grateful for Mayor West's thoughtful engagement.
CG Matsunaga

Had the great pleasure of welcoming Hamilton City Councillor Tammy Hwang and her team as well as representatives of Invest in Hamilton. We discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interests, in particular future investment opportunities and potentials for enhancing business engagements between Hamilton and Japan, with the former's fabulous industrial and technological ecosystems in mind!

Had the honour of exchanging views with Mr. David Smith, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Energy and Mines and MPP representing Scarborough Centre, on a wide range of issues related to energy and mines as well as broader issues of mutual interests focusing on enhancing friendship between Japan and Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario and across Canada. It was a valuable opportunity for which I was very thankful for Mr. Smith for sparing his precious time in his busy schedule. - CG Matsunaga

Had the honour of speaking with Ms. Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP to exchange views on a wide range of issues of shared importance to both Ontario and Japan, including the challenges posed by rapidly aging populations in both jurisdictions, and the potential of advanced technologies to support healthier and more resilient societies, as well as mental health and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage. I was deeply grateful for MPP Gallagher Murphy's thoughtful engagement. - CG Matsunaga

On May 26, we participated in the Asian Heritage Month Celebration at Milliken Mills High School in Markham. The event featured lively performances representing a variety of Asian cultural backgrounds. Representing Japanese culture was the colourful and energetic Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team.

In the central atrium, we were delighted to welcome guests to our booth, where they had the opportunity to participate in hands-on Japanese cultural activities, including water shodō (calligraphy), origami, and kendama.

Thank you to the YRDSB for this year’s Asian Heritage Month Celebration. We look forward to participating again next year!

高知県よさこいアンバサダー絆国際チーム / Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador Kizuna International Team

Chef Sugiyama's spring-themed dessert that is to be taken with tea, in a moment to enjoy the lingering impressions of the dishes.

A time when the Sakura have blossomed, the fresh greenery grows lush, and we move gradually toward summer.

A presentation mindful of the seasonal scenery around Toronto, to be enjoyed just as much with your eyes.

https://www.passemuraille.ca/mark-of-a-woman/

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with this groundbreaking exploration of identity, culture, and the marks that define us. Chisato Minamimura's innovative fusion of Visual Vernacular, ASL, digital animation, kinetic projection, and Woojer™ technology creates a revolutionary theatrical experience that honors the intersection of Asian heritage, Deaf culture, and the experience of womanhood.

Mark of A Woman ♀️
May 22 & 23, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille
16 Ryerson Ave., Toronto
🎟: at the link in our bio!
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Mark of A Woman - Theatre Passe Muraille by Chisato Minamimura A Theatre Passe Muraille presentation of a Chisato Minamimura production London, England https://vimeo.com/874589589?share=copy “Mark of A Woman is one of those pieces that quietly holds your attention and makes you think differently about how stories are told.” – A Young...