were able to have such an enjoyable conversation that it was hard to believe they were meeting for the first time.

these lessons go beyond cinema.Japanese cinema becomes a tool to help them see the image world that defines modern life.

But cinema showed me deviants in Japan with people rebelling and doing unpredictable cultural things.that opened a door to the complexity and diversity of Japanese culture.Soundtracks deliberately out of sync with images.

Even the BBC profiled Takao Shinto.Studying Japanese was never really an option until I went to community college in Seattle.

Engaging with serious Japanese creators.

many students were anime-curious.making significant contributions to the activities of the consulate.

Fujita continues to play an active role in the Japanese American community.In addition to offering support to OCJAAs finances.

While serving as OCJAA president for 10 years from 2013.she served as a board member of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County Japanese Chapter.