Chicago Japan Film Collective - CJFC

08/12/2026

Arizona’s Only Japanese Film Festival — 2 Days of Culture, Cinema, and Celebration: 4 Features, 7 Shorts, and a Live Music Performance!
September 18th (Fri), 2026
September 19th (Sat), 2026

@ ASU MIX Center
50 North Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201
For the program and schedule, please visit https://jffarizona.org

Use promo code JAPAN26 by August 23 to receive early-bird pricing on all-access passes.

08/10/2026

Thank you for joining us today, all!
We hope to see you again soon!

08/09/2026

TODAY! Our second meetup happens Siskel Film Center today!
It's not too late, come join us!

🍿We're keeping the movie fun going with another Hōga Club meetup!🎬
https://tinyurl.com/4v9w4h65

Join us for The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo), the latest film from acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Set during a castle siege in 16th-century Japan, this gripping historical mystery brings together samurai, suspense, and political intrigue.

Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend purchasing yours as soon as possible to secure your seat!
https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/samurai-prisoner

📅 Sunday, August 9
🕓 4:00 PM – Meet in the Gene Siskel Film Center lobby/lounge before the movie. Grab a drink, say hello, and meet fellow Hōga Club members!
🎬 5:00 PM – Screening begins.

Venue: Gene Siskel Film Center
Film: The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo)
Japanese with English subtitles

Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese cinema or it's your first Hōga Club meetup, we'd love to see you there!

07/28/2026

🍿We're keeping the movie fun going with another Hōga Club meetup!🎬
https://tinyurl.com/4v9w4h65

Join us for The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo), the latest film from acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Set during a castle siege in 16th-century Japan, this gripping historical mystery brings together samurai, suspense, and political intrigue.

Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend purchasing yours as soon as possible to secure your seat!
https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/samurai-prisoner

📅 Sunday, August 9
🕓 4:00 PM – Meet in the Gene Siskel Film Center lobby/lounge before the movie. Grab a drink, say hello, and meet fellow Hōga Club members!
🎬 5:00 PM – Screening begins.

Venue: Gene Siskel Film Center
Film: The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo)
Japanese with English subtitles

Whether you're a longtime fan of Japanese cinema or it's your first Hōga Club meetup, we'd love to see you there!

07/27/2026

📣DATE CHANGE: 🎬 CJFC Hōga Club Meetup: Sheep in the Box📣
🎬Join the CJFC Hōga Club for our next Japanese movie night!(Aug 6)🍿

Join the CJFC Hōga Club for our next Japanese movie night!

This month we're watching Sheep in the Box, the newest film by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Monster, Broker).

https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/sheep-in-the-box

Set in the near future, the film follows a grieving couple who welcome into their home a humanoid identical to their late son. As they navigate love, memory, and loss, Kore-eda explores what makes us human with his signature warmth and emotional depth.

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After the screening, join us
in the Music Box Lounge to chat about the film,
catch up, and meet fellow Hōga Club members.
Everyone is welcome!🙌

✍️Please note✍️
This screening is in Theater 2,
Music Box's smaller auditorium
and tickets are limited.
We recommend purchasing your ticket ASAP!

Our meetup's details: https://tinyurl.com/yddbj2ew
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Theater: Music Box Theatre
Film: Sheep in the Box (2026)
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Runtime: 126 minutes

07/13/2026

Thank you all for coming to Japan Fest Chicago 2026 to say hi and post your favourite movies on the board!

We really enjoyed our conversations about films. We hope to see you at our film festival in the autumn. Stay tuned!

07/04/2026

Join the CJFC Hōga Club for a summer outing to Japan Fest Chicago 2026! CJFC will have a booth at the festival, so please stop by to say hello, learn about our upcoming screenings, and connect with fellow Japanese film lovers.

On Saturday, July 11, CJFC team member Yukako will also perform Eisa, a traditional Okinawan drum dance. Performance time to be announced—stay tuned!

Japan Fest Chicago brings together food, music, dance, martial arts, cosplay, and much more. Come enjoy the festival at your own pace, cheer on Yukako, and find us at the CJFC booth.

Dates & Hours:
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Skokie Sports Park East, 3333 Oakton St., Skokie, IL

https://www.meetup.com/cjfc-hoga-club/events/315541764/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

See you all there!

06/03/2026

We can't wait for you to meet THEATRE 3📽

06/02/2026

🎬 Samurai Movie Nights are making a comeback!

JASC - Japanese American Service Committee and JMAS are reviving this longtime community tradition with a screening of Akira Kurosawa’s classic "Yojimbo"!

📅 Friday, June 12 | 6:00 PM
📍 Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)

Enjoy a great film, popcorn, drinks, and an evening of community gathering. The event will also help raise funds to support the important work of both JASC and JMAS.

🎟️ RSVP:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260836324644156

Please consider supporting this wonderful community event!

🎬 Samurai Movie Nights are back! ⚔️🍿

The Japanese Mutual Aid Society (JMAS) and the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) are excited to revive this beloved community tradition—once hosted at Francis Parker School—with a special screening of Yojimbo at JASC!

Join us on Friday, June 12 at 6 PM for an evening of classic Japanese cinema, popcorn, drinks, and community connection. Whether you grew up attending Samurai Movie Nights or are experiencing them for the first time, we hope you’ll join us for this fun and nostalgic evening together.

This event also serves as a joint fundraiser supporting both JMAS and JASC.

RSVP Here or through the link in our bio: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260836324644156

🎟️ Bring your friends, enjoy a legendary film, and help support our community organizations!

05/28/2026

🎬 Samurai Movie Nights are back! ⚔️🍿

The Japanese Mutual Aid Society (JMAS) and the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) are excited to revive this beloved community tradition—once hosted at Francis Parker School—with a special screening of Yojimbo at JASC!

Join us on Friday, June 12 at 6 PM for an evening of classic Japanese cinema, popcorn, drinks, and community connection. Whether you grew up attending Samurai Movie Nights or are experiencing them for the first time, we hope you’ll join us for this fun and nostalgic evening together.

This event also serves as a joint fundraiser supporting both JMAS and JASC.

RSVP Here or through the link in our bio: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260836324644156

🎟️ Bring your friends, enjoy a legendary film, and help support our community organizations!