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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Little Tokyo Historical Society Seeks Entries For 2026 Short Story Contest
The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness of Little Tokyo through a creative story that takes place in Little Toky…
Japan Foundation hosts “An Evening of Woodblock Prints” lecture and demonstration in conjunction with “Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures” exhibition at LACMA Nov. 18
Paul Binnie will demonstrate to the audience the techniques of traditional and contemporary woodblock printmaking,…
Closing Reception for WWII Art Exhibit Honors Japanese American Incarceration History at Armstrong Theater in Torrance Friday, Nov. 21 from 4PM to 7:30PM
Torrance, CA — The public is invited to a special closing reception for the art exhibit currently on display in the lobby…
Southern California Amami-kai Presents its 50th Anniversary Charity Concert at Armstrong Theatre in Torrance Nov. 22
TORRANCE, CA — The Southern California Amami-kai celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Charity Concert and Cultural…
“Tulips in Harmony” Presents Season Opening Concert: A Celebration of Musical Diversity and Cultural Exchange Nov. 23 at 4PM
Torrance, CA — Tulips in Harmony, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community welfare and cultural exc…
Los Angeles County Museum of Art opens “Deep Cuts: Block Printing Across Cultures” exhibition Nov. 9
This exhibition includes the following Japanese art works: Hashiguchi Goyō, “Woman Combing Her Hair,” 1920; “Millio…
Japanese American Community Leader Nancy E. Matsui passed at 73: Funeral at Orange County Buddhist Church to be held Nov. 22
Matsui was a pillar of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), serving on the Board for over 29 years…