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RENTAL FAMILY depicting American Phillip Vandarpleog (played by Brendan Fraser) who is hired as a husband or a father of Japanese families: Nationwide Theater Screening Starts Nov. 21

Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until…

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Documentary of Elementary School "THE MAKING OF A JAPANESE" Launches on Streaming & DVD Nov. 18

The film intimately captures one school year at Tsukado (located in Setagaya Ward), one of Tokyo’s largest public elem…

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Now : KOKUHO, a story of the greatest living Kabuki master, Screening at AMC Theaters

Film distributor GKIDS announces Japan's official selection for Best International Feature of the 2026 Academy Awar…

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30th Anniversary ‘Picture Bride’ Screening at Gardena Cinema Set for Dec. 14


Greater Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Co-Sponsors fundraising tribute to director Kayo Hatt…

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Free Japanese TV Drama Series “Passing the Reins” (10 episodes) Premiers Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7PM

“Passing the Reins” is a compelling human drama that chronicles the lives of passionate individuals pursuing their dr…

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Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo 2025: Pop-Up Shop set for Nov. 1-23 & GODZILLA screening Nov. 1


Godzilla takes over Little Tokyo on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with a double feature at the Japanese American Cultura…

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2025/11/02 & 09/ Japan Hollywood Network Airs “The Way of The Prison Officer” – A Compelling Prison Mystery Drama Nov. 2 & 9 at 7PM

“The Way of The Prison Officer” is an authentic prison mystery that delves into the lives of correctional officers dedi…

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2025/09/21 - 10/02/ “Third Act” documenting life of filmmaker & Professor of UCLA Robert Nakamura at the Laemmle Monica Film Center from Sep. 26-Oct. 02


The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present Third Act at the Laemmle Monica Film Center from Friday, Sep…

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