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‘A little Japan in Pittsburgh’: Japanese Student Association celebrates Bunkasai cultural festival

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • October 16, 2023

In a tranquil corner of the William Pitt Union beneath the decor of glowing red lanterns, melodies from the Studio Ghibli film “Spirited Away” wafted through the air, drawing together a captivating...

JSA’s Bunkasai celebration educates students about Japanese culture

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • October 30, 2022

Pitt’s Japanese Student Association hosted their annual Bunkasai event in the William Pitt Union Saturday, with about 100 people in attendance.

PGH foodie blog: Squirrel Hill’s Chaya serves authentic Japanese cuisine

By Josh Gaylord, For The Pitt News • April 5, 2019

Japan is known for its glorious mountainscapes, plethora of anime series and strong gaming industry, but their cuisine is easily one of my favorite things. Most people are familiar enough with sushi, but...

Isle of Dogs delights with animation, disappoints with representation

By Vikram Sundar | Staff Writer • April 12, 2018

Wes Anderson has once again proven himself to be one of the most visually innovative auteurs in cinema with his latest film, “Isle of Dogs.” Set in a futuristic Japan, “Isle of Dogs” tells the...

Language aloud in library: Carnegie Library offers free language lessons

By Rio Maropis / Staff Writer • December 10, 2015

Every first and third Tuesday of the month, Oakland’s Carnegie Library encourages its visitors to get chatty. That’s when the Japanese Conversation Club meets, in the library’s large print room....