{"id":23308,"date":"2026-10-25T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T02:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/?post_type=socaljapan&#038;p=23308"},"modified":"2026-10-26T00:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T07:25:30","slug":"2026-10-25","status":"publish","type":"socaljapan","link":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/en\/socaljapan\/2026-10-25\/","title":{"rendered":"October 25th 2026 O.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\u201d>October 25th 2026 O.A.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zhrFAPVr_vs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Japan Film Festival Los Angeles 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The 21st Los Angeles Japanese Film Festival ran from September 10 through 30.<\/p>\n<p>The festival welcomes a wide range of films related to Japan, including films made in Japan, films by Japanese and Japanese American filmmakers, and films about Japan. These films are considered Japanese films for the purposes of the festival.<\/p>\n<p>More than 30 feature films and shorts were selected for online viewing and in-person screenings. This year, many submissions came from beyond Japan and the U.S., particularly from Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n<p>On September 20, the final day of in-person screenings, audiences watched Persona Non Grata.<br \/>\nSet in Lithuania during World War II, the film tells the story of a Japanese diplomat who saved many Jewish lives by issuing visas that enabled them to flee the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Consul General of Lithuania in Los Angeles was among those attending the screening.<\/p>\n<p>Director Cellin Gluck then took the stage for a Q&#038;A session.<\/p>\n<p>An awards ceremony followed, with winners announced in 10 categories.<br \/>\nWinners in attendance received their certificates and trophies, visibly delighted by the recognition.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Irvine Global Village Festival 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The Irvine Global Village Festival was held at Great Park in Irvine on Saturday, October 10.<\/p>\n<p>Organized annually by the City of Irvine, the festival promotes understanding among residents from diverse cultural backgrounds.<br \/>\nThis year marked its 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>The festival grounds were divided into themed areas featuring culture, food, and activities for kids.<br \/>\nBooths hosted by local communities representing different countries and ethnic groups showcased their traditional cultures.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese American community also came together to set up an All Japan booth, with support from various Japanese American and cultural organizations.<br \/>\nVolunteers from these groups introduced Japanese culture through hands on activities, including ikebana flower arranging, origami, and games.<br \/>\nThe Nanka Kagawa Kenjinkai also introduced what makes Kagawa Prefecture special.<\/p>\n<p>The stage featured demonstrations of martial arts and ikebana flower arranging.<\/p>\n<p>The Japanese Business Association of Southern California also 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