the original Gojira was finally screened for American audiences.

an alluring rising star in the circuit.a quiet boy they meet at a local bookstore.

no-holds-barred racing tournament.Director Leo Favier makes the ecological connections throughout Miyazakis career with testaments from his son and fellow Ghibli director Goro Miyazaki.Note that admission isnt guaranteed with a RSVP.

a rumination that would inspire his directing work in later years.sharing their hidden fears and dreams for the future.

of A Silent Voice and Liz and the Blue Bird fame.

a dangerous planet subject to militant government rule by overlords determined to put a stop to the tournament by any means necessary.which consisted of a series of panel discussions and a performance by brother-and-sister duo Emily Kinaga Wong on koto and Brandon Kinaga Wong on guitar.

who served as emcee for the event.Kuramotos koto style has simultaneously elicited positive reactions and defied description.

As Kuramoto began to fuse classical and contemporary styles and veer away from traditional koto music.this lifetime honor has been awarded to individuals and groups whose dedication and artistry contribute to the preservation and growth of the diverse cultural traditions that comprise this nation.