On Monday, March 11th, we were happy to join forces again with our friends at Collaborative Cataloging Japan (CCJ) for a special presentation with video artist Ko Nakajima. Mr. Nakajima shared his deep knowledge of Japanese animation with our guests as he described its fascinating history starting in the early 1800s.
Read MoreWith Halloween just around the corner, we called on our friend and Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival director Rob Buscher to decode his favorite Japanese horror movies.
Read MoreWe celebrate our fist store anniversary with a special screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s classic “Spirited Away”. With popcorn in tow, we settled into our seats to watch Chihiro face witches, fly dragons, and befriend all kinds of spirits. It was nothing short of a magical night.
Read MoreRecurring dreams teach us about our personalities, our anxieties, and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface of our conscious. For director Akira Kurosawa, recurring dreams were not just an exercise in self-discovery, but also the inspiration for one of his most beloved films.
Read MoreFrom its humble beginnings in the fire pits of Wakayama to its modern use as a water purifier and skin cleanser, binchotan charcoal is an ancient resource that continues to fascinate.
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