In Hayao Miyazaki’s . . . animated masterpiece, journey beyond imagination and enter a “breathtaking fantasy world” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) filled with adventure, humor, and heart. Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell. Featuring the voice talents of Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner, and Billy Crystal, Miyazaki’s artistry comes to life on DVD with inventive characters, unique storytelling, and richly detailed animation.The Rangos Giant Cinema
boasts a 71-by 39-foot Certified Giant Screen, crystal-clear 4K images, brilliant colors, and rich surround sound. It features a premium Dolby Atmos® surround sound system with 49 speakers. (The average giant screen has 14.)The movie starts at 7:00 and tickets are available online: $10 for members and $12 for non-members. The Carnegie Science Center is located at 1 Allegheny Ave. on the North Shore (map).
Explore the history, cultural traditions, favorite foods, and contributions of the varied Asian and Pacific Islander countries! Guests will enjoy a hands-on Tai Chi lesson - a fun and relaxing way to experience a traditional art form - engaging storytelling that brings cultural legends and histories to life - and samples of traditional food.The event is free and open to the public but registration is encouraged. It runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd (map).
Togyu is Pittsburgh’s newest destination for premium Korean and Japanese barbecue.
We’re opening this June, and as we prepare to launch, we’re building a loyalty program inspired by the spirit of community, ritual, and discovery — and we want your input.
Share your thoughts below to help us create rewards, challenges, and experiences that you’ll actually be excited about.
Your feedback will directly influence the Togyu Scroll and the Togyu Warrior journey🔥(Only takes 5 minutes!)
Bonus: One lucky respondent will win a free appetizer and early access invite during our opening month!
This program will help teens learn about traditional culture in Japan and their forms of popular crafting for traditional celebrations. For teens in grades 6-12.The events will take place at the following times and places; they're free and open to the target age demographic, with no registration required:
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor.
- Greetings
- Etiquette, manners
- Survival phrases for traveling to Japan
- Interesting tourist locations
- Ordering food and shopping
- Reading and writing - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji
- Anime, Manga
Each session is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.
Camp Schedule:
- Week 1: July 7 – 11
- Week 2: July 14 – 18
- Week 3: July 21 – 25
- Week 4: July 28 – August 1
- Week 5: August 4 – 8
- Week 6: August 11 – 15
Location: Squirrel Hill Studio – 2705-2707 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Time: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (optional extended care until 5:30 PM)
Ages: 5 – 15 years
What to Expect
Learn Kung Fu/Wushu/Tai Chi from champion masters
Tuition & Registration
- $240 per 5-day week (Save $30 when you register by April 30!)
- 10% discount for siblings
- New students: One-time $90 registration fee (includes a pair of training shoes, T-shirt, and training pants)
- Free registration for current Win-Win students
- Only 25 spots per week – First Come, First Serve!
How to Register
Seats fill up fast, so don’t miss out on a summer of fun and learning!
For questions or to register, call (412) 336-8898 or email masters [at] winwinkungfu.com.
The studio is located at 2705 Murray Ave., on the ground floor of the Morrowfield building in Squirrel Hill South (map).
ピッツバーグ日本協会では、2025年5月24日（土）にピクニックを開催します！ バーベキューを楽しみながら、ギフト券が当たる抽選会も予定しています。
ご家族・ご友人をお誘いあわせのうえ、ぜひご参加ください！参加費：
会員：無料
非会員＝Donation（12歳以上＝$10, 4～11歳＝$5, 3歳以下＝なし）
※当日までにご入会いただければ、参加費は無料になります
（年会費：家族$40、個人$30、学生$20）申込締切：4月30日（水）
▼申込フォーム：https://forms.gle/eNEMjcmGc8c9g8RZ6
詳細は添付PDFをご覧ください。ご質問は pittsburghjagp@gmail.com までお気軽にどうぞ！
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The Japan Association of Greater Pittsburgh will host a picnic on Saturday, May 24.
There will be barbecue and a gift card raffle. Friends and family are welcome.
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM (rain or shine)
Location: O'Hara Township Community Park Shelter
Fee: Members free /Non-members: Donation appreciated$10 (12+), $5 (ages 4–11), Free (under 3)
Join as a member and your donation will be waived.
RSVP by April 30:
https://forms.gle/eNEMjcmGc8c9g8RZ6
O'Hara Township Community Park is located on Fox Chapel Rd., a short distance from Exit 8 of Route 28 and accessible by city bus 91 (map).
Dr. Luna Zhang from UPMC is looking for feedback on her research through a feedback session on May 1st. We'd love your participation! See the flyer to see if you qualify. Looking forward to your attendance!Those eligible and interested in attending will register in advance via this Zoom link and show up on May 1 at 5:00 pm.
