Japan-Related Event Calendar

2025/9/12
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Note - The events listed below are not necessarily organized, supported or endorsed by the Embassy of Japan. For further information, please use the link provided to contact the organizers. If you would like us to consider listing your Japan-related event, please email us at info@ot.mofa.go.jp.
 
Date Venue Event
September 12 - 14 Canadian Museum of Nature
(240 McLeod Street, Ottawa)

Ikebana International Ottawa Chapter 2025 Exhibition
"Nature's Beauty Reimagined"



 
September 20 & 21 Embassy of Japan
(255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa)

Ottawa Bonsai Society
Bonsai Expo 2025


 
September 24 & 27 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Short Film Competition 1
"Mamiko's Poop"
(Directed by Yasuteru Ohno)



Tickets for September 24
Tickets for September 27
 
September 25 Ottawa Art Gallery
Alma Duncan Salon

(50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa)
 

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Special Screening
"New Way, New World - Connecting Japanese Animators to the World"


Tickets for September 25
 
September 25 & 27 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Animated Feature Competition
"ChaO"

(Directed by Yasuhiro Aoki)


Tickets for September 25
Tickets for September 27
 
September 25 & 27 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Short Film Competition 2
"Ordinary Life"
(Directed by Yuriko Mizushiri)



Tickets for September 25
Tickets for September 27
 
September 26 & 28 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)

Ottawa International Animation Festival
Short Film Competition 4
"Rakugaki (The Graffiti)"

(Directed by Ryo Orikasa)


Tickets for September 26
Tickets for September 28
 
October 1 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)
 

Japanese Film Night "Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za"
(Directed by Yuki Tanada, 2021)



Free Admission
Reserve seat
 
October 4 & 5 Embassy of Japan
(255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa)

Ohara Ikebana Exhibition: Fall Colours, Reflection of Canadian Soul


 
October 5 Knifewear Ottawa
(800 Bank Street, Ottawa)

Knife Engraving with Masashi Yamamoto


*Masashi knives only, one per person, first come, first served.
 
October 6 & 8 ByTowne Cinema
(325 Rideau St., Ottawa)

Japanese Film Screening
"Audition"
(Directed By Takashi Miike, 2000)



 
October 16 - November 2 Embassy of Japan
(255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa)

The Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition
"Built Environment: Alternative Guide to Japan"



Event Flyer
 
- Online
(Platform for the Free Streaming of Japanese Films)


 
 
 
Submission Period Event Organizer(s)
Date of Exam: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Registration period: September 2 - 26  
(Registration will be closed once capacity is reached.) 

Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2025


Fee: $100  (non-refundable)
Contact: jlpt@carleton.ca
 
Carleton University

The Japan Foundation