Embassy of Japan in Canada

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While we are a part of the Embassy of Japan, please understand that this page exists specifically to promote Japanese culture. If you have any questions about visas or other Embassy-related issues, please visit our main website at: http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html.

The Otaue Shinji (Rice Planting Festival) is held at Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine every year on June 14 to pray for a...
06/14/2026

The Otaue Shinji (Rice Planting Festival) is held at Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine every year on June 14 to pray for an abundant harvest 🌾. Priests perform a purification ritual and distribute the seedlings, and festival participants dressed in traditional garb, begin to plant the seeds, while a variety of rituals, dances and songs are performed. This ancient Shinto festival ⛩️ is said to have taken place each year since 211, and it's one of the most famous rice planting festivals in Japan because it faithfully reproduces ancient procedures and rituals in a grand ceremonial style.

Have you seen Japanese rice planting festivals?

The skeleton flower (Diphylleia grayi) is a flower native to northern and central Japan. Its petals, usually white when ...
06/13/2026

The skeleton flower (Diphylleia grayi) is a flower native to northern and central Japan. Its petals, usually white when in bloom from June to July, are known for becoming translucent when in contact with water 💧. These beautiful little flowers and their translucent 'skeleton' petals can be observed during Japan's rainy season. ☔️

Did you know about skeleton flowers?

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Did you know? Japan 🇯🇵 has a nationwide campaign called "The Campaign for a Brighter Society（社会を明るくする運動）." Every July, c...
06/12/2026

Did you know? Japan 🇯🇵 has a nationwide campaign called "The Campaign for a Brighter Society（社会を明るくする運動）."

Every July, communities across Japan come together to promote rehabilitation and crime prevention. From neighborhoods and schools to public spaces, volunteers, community groups, and government agencies unite to make this vision a reality. 🤝

Because everyone deserves a second chance. 🌟 Society grows stronger when we help people rebuild their lives — working toward a warmer, more compassionate society where no one is left behind.

Have you heard of saba-zushi (鯖寿司), Kyoto-style mackerel sushi? 🐟🍣Unlike sushi elsewhere in Japan, this traditional spec...
06/12/2026

Have you heard of saba-zushi (鯖寿司), Kyoto-style mackerel sushi? 🐟🍣

Unlike sushi elsewhere in Japan, this traditional specialty was developed in Kyoto, a city far from the sea, as a way to preserve and savour the rich flavour of mackerel. Kyoto ate salted or dried fish that could make the journey from the Sea of Japan, through the Sabakaido (Mackerel Highway) from modern-day Fukui Prefecture. Sabazushi is made with mackerel that's been lightly pickled in salt, then filleted. The fish is marinated in vinegar and carefully pressed with seasoned rice, often wrapped in bamboo leaves to enhance its aroma.

If you visit Kyoto, this local delicacy is a must-try!

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The kicks off today! 🏆 Japan's national team, , will compete in Group F. You can watch all of Japan's group stage mat...
06/11/2026

The kicks off today! 🏆 Japan's national team, , will compete in Group F. You can watch all of Japan's group stage matches on TSN, RDS or CTV in Canada.

Good luck to Canada and Japan 🇨🇦 🇯🇵, and to the participants from all 48 teams!
がんばれ日本！

⚽ Sun 14 June 4:00 PM EDT Netherlands v Japan (TSN, CTV, RDS)
⚽ Sun 21 June 12:00 AM EDT Tunisia v Japan (TSN, RDS)
⚽ Fri 26 June 7:00 PM EDT Japan v Sweden (TSN2, RDS)

Enjoy the games!

06/11/2026

The kicks off today! The Embassy of Japan is excited to cheer for Canada 🇨🇦 and 🇯🇵. Good luck to both teams!

🎬 Japanese Film Week is coming to Ottawa!The Embassy of Japan is bringing 7 incredible films to ByTowne Cinema — from C...
06/10/2026

🎬 Japanese Film Week is coming to Ottawa!
The Embassy of Japan is bringing 7 incredible films to ByTowne Cinema — from Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters to Kurosawa's timeless Seven Samurai, plus anime, horror, and more.

📅 June 25–30 & July 2
📍 Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St
🎟️ FREE admission — reservations recommended
Full lineup & tickets: https://www.bytowne.ca/

We were absolutely delighted to host staff from Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada here at the Embassy! 🇨🇦🇯🇵 ...
06/10/2026

We were absolutely delighted to host staff from Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada here at the Embassy! 🇨🇦🇯🇵 They are currently mastering the Japanese language in preparation for their upcoming postings to Embassy of Canada to Japan. 🌸🗣️We want to wish them the very best of luck (頑張ってください！) as they prepare for this exciting next chapter. We look forward to seeing how our two countries will continue to flourish together through close collaboration, mutual cooperation, and deep friendship. 🤝✨

Thank you to everyone who attended two-day Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition on June 6 and 7. The theme of this year's exhibiti...
06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended two-day Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition on June 6 and 7. The theme of this year's exhibition honoured the upcoming centennial of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in 2027. Chargé d'affaires ad interim Ishii had the pleasure of creating the first of 100 miniature Ikebana arrangement, a collaborative effort with visitors to create and display 100 miniature Ikebana arrangements. Other visitors had fun creating their own miniature arrangements!

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