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Japanese Films Playing in U.S. Theaters in 2026

MAY — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:28:55 +0000

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

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Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 — Eight Films Returning to Theaters

MAY — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:13:12 +0000

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

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Japanese Films Playing in U.S. Theaters in 2025

MAY — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:43:00 +0000

A complete list of Japanese films screened in U.S. theaters in 2025, including Studio Ghibli titles such as The Boy and the Heron and Kiki’s Delivery Service, Mamoru Hosoda films like Summer Wars, Gundam classics and new releases, Attack on Titan, Cowboy Bebop, and more. (KOKUHO opens nationwide in early 2026.)

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LA’s New Landmark COSM: Experiencing the Future of Cinema

MAY — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:02:12 +0000

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.

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"KOKUHO" will be released in North American theaters in Feb 2026

MAY — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:59:50 +0000

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.

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teamLab’s immersive art — a must-see for Japan lovers

MAY — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:12:00 +0000

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

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Japanese Mingei Crafts

MAY — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:42:10 +0000

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

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I went to teamLab’s special exhibition in Silicon Valley! (2016)

MAY — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:17:00 +0000

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

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Watts Towers — a quirky Los Angeles landmark built by one man

MAY — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:21:00 +0000

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.

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Film Festivals in Los Angeles

MAY — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:17:59 +0000

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

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