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August 2019
When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children.
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Whimsical musical numbers, grotesque horror and Claymation all come together in this wildly surreal film by one of the world’s greatest masters of blending genre, Takashi Miike.
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Combining Japanese mythology with Through the Looking Glass-type whimsy, Spirited Away cemented Miyazaki's reputation as an icon of inspired animation and wondrous, lyrical storytelling.
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BEGIN has been serenading fans for nearly 30 years with their iconic melodies about their beloved island home infusing blues with traditional Okinawan music elements. This is their very first mainland US concert.
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Through dance, music, lectures and film, three authentic geisha performers from Kyoto will introduce the beauty and mystery of Kyoto's "flower and willow world." This will be a rare opportunity to meet with real geisha and learn the history and continuing traditions of ancient Japan.
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Toshiro Mifune plays Sanjuro, a shiftless ronin (samurai without a master) who wanders into a starving village beset by a yakuza gang war.
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The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Free general admission every third Thursday of the month.
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The Secret Movie Club continues their 12 Months of Kurosawa series with SANJURO, a sequel to Kurosawa's YOJIMBO starring Toshiro Mifune.
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When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children.
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BAND-MAID, a five-woman rock band in maid outfits, comes to Los Angeles for two shows. Public onsale in 5/20 at 10am. Their last L.A. tour dates sold out, so don't wait!
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Japanese kawaii metal band BABYMETAL fuses heavy metal with the Japanese idol genre. See their first ever US arena headlining show! Every online ticket purchased for their upcoming show includes one CD copy of their forthcoming album.
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