MAY

Japanese films in U.S. theaters 2025 — schedules, distributors, and where to buy tickets. Updated lineup and festival screenings.

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 — Eight Ghibli classics (Kiki, Totoro, Spirited Away, Boy and the Heron) return to U.S. theaters. Screening dates & ticket info.

My review of seeing The Matrix at COSM in Inglewood — an immersive 87-ft LED-dome theater. Includes seat recommendations, parking tips, and a short guide to Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium.

GKIDS will release KOKUHO in North America in early 2026. Read our updated report on the film’s Japan box-office success, festival screenings, and Oscar bid.

I Finally Made It to Coachella! Ever since moving to California, attending the Coachella Valley ...

Experience teamLab’s immersive digital art in Japan—walk through interactive light, sound and water installations at Planets, Borderless, and outdoor exhibits.

Is it the times or my age? Lately, I've been encountering "mingei" (folk crafts) everywhere, both in ...

Introducing an efficient 3-day/2-night plan to visit Naoshima and Teshima. In which order should I visit the islands? Which works and facilities should you visit? This page will help you to plan quick but beneficial stay these islands.

The Coachella Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the United Stat ...

This page explains how to put ”Suica" on an iPhone you bought in the U.S. and charge it with U.S. dollars. The Suica app will definitely make sightseeing in Japan much more convenient and you should put it on your iPhone!!!

One of the main characteristics of Los Angeles is "Hollywood = Movies". There are many huge movie st ...

Explore Watts Towers in Los Angeles — Simon Rodia’s 34-year solo mosaic monument of towers, tiles, and found objects. Practical visiting tips and history.

Personal account of visiting teamLab’s 2016 Silicon Valley exhibition — immersive digital art and Future Park experiences that react to your presence.