president of the Little Tokyo Business Association.

The screening will include a live taiko performance by TaikoProject and a mini-lecture on kabuki by Satoko Shimazaki of UCLA.Admission is free but registration is preferred.

creating the ultimate worldview.and mythical lions dance heroically as if playing with the beautifully blooming peonies.the girl’s appearance changes rapidly.

which offers English speakers the unique opportunity to experience full-scale kabuki performances by some of Japan’s biggest stars on the big screen with English subtitles.Dojoji —A female dancer comes to a temple where women are forbidden.

a lion spirit appears on a stone bridge leading to heaven.

She enters the temple grounds.Also running are Mayor Pro Tem Mark Henderson.

she founded Isami Taiko with two of her daughters.As founder of Isami Taiko group at Gardena Buddhist Church in 1984.

as well as being a life-long community supporter.Aimee YamadaThe candidates are vying for two openings on the council.