Cinema of Japan

Japan House Los Angeles Hosts "True Mothers" Film Screening and Live Discussion with Award-Winning Director Naomi Kawase

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Japanese-language films, Film, Cinema of Japan, Kawase, Claudia Puig, Sweet Bean, True Mothers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, is proud to present an online screening of the critically acclaimed film True Mothers, written and directed by award-winning and internationally lauded Japanese director Naomi Kawase.
  • Available now through March 10, 2021, the films online screening is accompanied by a live Mothers and Film Making discussion with Kawase and Los Angeles Film Critics Association President Claudia Puig happening March 2, 2021.
  • We are honored to showcase such a meaningful film that examines the concepts of adoption and motherhood with expressive cinematography, said Yuko Kaifu, president, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.
  • Were particularly proud to highlight females in the film industry through our live event with Naomi Kawase and Claudia Puig on the universality of motherhood and film.

The SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 -- Academy Awards© Accredited & Asia's One of the Biggest International Short Film Festivals

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Filmmakers, Japanese-language films, Smartphones, Film, Cinema of Japan, Sony Xperia, Kawase, King Gnu, Sweet Bean

TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.

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  • TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The 22nd edition of the SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2020 (SSFF & Asia), Academy Awards accredited & Asia's biggest international short film festival was postponed until Wednesday, 09/16 thru Sunday 09/27 due to the Coronavirus.
  • At the Awards Ceremony, the best short film Grand Prix, the George Lucas Award, was announced.
  • As the final event of the festival, the Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia, to explore upcoming trends in the creative visual industry with the new generation of creators has started its worldwide screening on YouTube at 8:00pm (JST).
  • Panelists: Film director / Photographer Naomi Kawase, Artist / Musician Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu/millennium parade), SSFF & ASIA President Tetsuya Bessho (MC)
    Creators' Junction partnered with Xperia Special Website: https://www.shortshorts.org/sony/en/creatorsjunction / This event is pre-recorded.

Online Talk Event Which Explores Upcoming Trends in the Creative Visual Industry with the New Generation of Creators

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Japanese-language films, Film, Cinema of Japan, Naomi Kawase, Suzaku, Kawase, Sweet Bean, Bessho, Tetsuya

The event will be moderated by festival president Tetsuya Bessho along with filmmaker / photographer Naomi Kawase (Suzaku, Still Water, Sweet Bean).

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  • The event will be moderated by festival president Tetsuya Bessho along with filmmaker / photographer Naomi Kawase (Suzaku, Still Water, Sweet Bean).
  • The theme of the talk show will center on the rapid development of the use of Smartphone in film production.
  • Also planned for discussion will be the evolution & changes in film production & industry in the "new normal" of the Coronavirus era.
  • The talk event will be full of content aimed towards the future creators & trend-setters in visual entertainment.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces "JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD" Film Festival In November

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Countries, Japan Cuts, Kaifu, David Ono, Cinema of Japan, Mutō, East Asia, Japan, International organizations

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) are proud to announce JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD, a three-day festival celebrating contemporary Japanese cinema, November 1-3, 2019.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan America Society of Southern California (JASSC) are proud to announce JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD, a three-day festival celebrating contemporary Japanese cinema, November 1-3, 2019.
  • The evening will be hosted by TV anchor David Ono and actor Aaron Takahashi, and features guests such as Consul General Akira Muto, film festival ambassador SHIHO, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles President Yuko Kaifu, JASSC Chairman / Japan Cuts Hollywood Executive Producer Douglas Montgomery.
  • Through this festival, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles continues its initiative to showcase Japanese culture through the universal language of film.
  • JAPAN CUTS Hollywood is organized in cooperation with JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film, presented by Japan Society, New York.

DEPARTURES Announces Legend Awards Honorees

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Cinema of Japan, Creative works, American Express, Departures, Films, Departure

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DEPARTURES , the leading voice of luxury and experiences published by Meredith Corporation for American Express Platinum Card Members, today announced the winners of its 2019 DEPARTURES Legend Awards for excellence in travel and hospitality.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DEPARTURES , the leading voice of luxury and experiences published by Meredith Corporation for American Express Platinum Card Members, today announced the winners of its 2019 DEPARTURES Legend Awards for excellence in travel and hospitality.
  • "The DEPARTURES Legend Awards celebrate the very best of what's available right now in luxury travel, helping our readers plan once-in-a-lifetime vacations and better business trips alike," said Jeffries Blackerby, Editor-in-Chief of DEPARTURES.
  • The awards, selected by the DEPARTURES Editorial team, span 16 categories, from Best Luxury Hotel Opening to Most Instagrammable Destination, covering every aspect of air, rail, and hotel travel experiences and amenities.
  • The 2019 DEPARTURES Legends Awards categories are:

The global hair restoration services market was valued at $8,452.5 million in 2018, and is projected to reach $12,119.4 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2019 to 2026

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Hair, Restoration, Exte, Films, Japanese films, Cinema of Japan

Rise in bald population around the globe has been a major driving factor of the global hair restoration services market.The global hair restoration services market is segmented based on service type, gender, service provider, and region.

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  • Rise in bald population around the globe has been a major driving factor of the global hair restoration services market.The global hair restoration services market is segmented based on service type, gender, service provider, and region.
  • As per AMR sources, nearly 50 million men and 30 million women in the U.S. suffer from hair loss.
  • This one factor has led to increase in demand for hair restoration services.Over the last one decade, hair restoration services have evolved in terms of technology and efficiency.
  • The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging trends and opportunities in the global hair restoration services market.

Health Mart Supports Noah’s Bandage Project

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Oncology, Public policy, Government, Health, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical, Medical dressings, Bandage, Health Mart, McKesson Corporation, Films, Marts, Cinema of Japan, Creative works

Health Mart pharmacies are proud to support Noahs Bandage Project with a donation of 10,000 colorful, kid-friendly bandages.

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  • Health Mart pharmacies are proud to support Noahs Bandage Project with a donation of 10,000 colorful, kid-friendly bandages.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190628005062/en/
    Health Marts Chris Dimos and Nimesh Jhaveri hand over childrens bandages to Paul Long of Noahs Bandage Project (pictured center).
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    Noahs Bandage Project is about helping kids who are experiencing the worst, said Paul Long, president of Noahs Bandage Project board of directors.
  • The Health Mart franchise is owned by Health Mart Systems, Inc., which is part of McKesson Corporation .

N2Growth Survey Shows Succession Planning in Need of Overhaul

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Human resource management, Articles, Cinema of Japan, Chief human resources officer, Films, Succession planning, Planning, Departures

, a global leader in human and organizational performance, recently conducted a survey of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)which concluded that succession planning is largely broken at many of the world's leading companies.

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  • , a global leader in human and organizational performance, recently conducted a survey of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)which concluded that succession planning is largely broken at many of the world's leading companies.
  • The survey showed that more than 85 percent ofCHROsbelieve they are not talent optimized for the future of work.
  • "The N2Growth survey also noted that nearly 70 percent of CHROs have no successor identified for more than one of their C-level roles.
  • "Most companies view succession planning as risk management around planned and unplanned departures,rather than re-inventingand re-imagining the role altogether," said Myatt.

30 Events on Four Continents in Six Weeks: FireMon Hits the Road

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Technology, Data management, Networks, Software, Security, Health, Hospitals, Oncology, Philanthropy, Children, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Medical dressings, Films, Bandage, Cinema of Japan, Creative works

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190514005817/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190514005817/en/
    Join FireMon in its trade show collection drive to benefit Noahs Bandage Project.
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    FireMon also announced the introduction of a trade show collection drive for its chosen corporate charity, Noahs Bandage Project .
  • FireMon will join technology alliance partners and channel partners in a variety of field events, from Bogota to Baltimore and Hong Kong to Miami.
  • For more information on where FireMon experts will be speaking, to schedule a meeting, or to make bandage donations to Noahs Bandage Project , follow us on Twitter: @FireMon .

Fall in Love with Goway Travel's Europe Savings This October

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Cinema of Japan, Creative works, Films, Departures, Harlem Globetrotters, Glendale, Arizona

GLENDALE, Calif., May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Escaping the summer crowds and enjoying lower prices are two good reasons to visit Europe in the fall.

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  • GLENDALE, Calif., May 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Escaping the summer crowds and enjoying lower prices are two good reasons to visit Europe in the fall.
  • Until May 31, Goway Travel is adding another, with savings on seven of its most popular Europe departures in October.
  • Globetrotters who book by May 31 will save up to US $300 per couple on eligible departures throughout October.
  • Since 1970, Goway has been providing unforgettable travel experiences to Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Central & South America, Idyllic Island destinations and Europe.