Japanese-American film Oh Lucy! in Pittsburgh, from June 15.

Pittsburgh Filmmakers announced today that the 2017 Japanese-American film Oh Lucy! will play in Pittsburgh from June 15 through July 5. A Variety review summarizes the film, starring Shinobu Terajima and Josh Hartnett.

Set in some of the least picturesque corners of Tokyo, “Oh Lucy!” is a character study about a character rarely seen on film: a quietly miserable, single, middle-aged Japanese wage-slave. Setsuko (Shinobu Terajima) is a woman with few obvious qualities, and even fewer opportunities, friends, lovers, or interests. A withdrawn, chain-smoking loner in an office culture built on forced displays of camaraderie, her workday begins when she witnesses a suicide on the subway, and continues as she watches an aging employee on the verge of retirement soak up the condescending affection of her coworkers, all of whom are quick to make fun of her once she leaves the room. The subway jumper, the lonely old pensioner – it’s clear that Setsuko sees these as her two most likely options.

Masaaki Yuasa animated film Lu Over The Wall (夜明け告げるルーのうた) in Pittsburgh, May 11.

The 2017 Japanese animated movie Lu Over The Wall (夜明け告げるルーのうた) will open across the US on May 11, and will play locally throughout the week at the AMC Loews Waterfront. The distributor provides a summary of the Masaaaki Yuasa film:

From visionary anime auteur Masaaki Yuasa comes a joyously hallucinogenic but family-friendly take on the classic fairy tale about a little mermaid who comes ashore to join a middle-school rock band and propel them to fame. Kai is talented but adrift, spending his days sulking in a small fishing village after his family moves from Tokyo. His only joy is uploading songs he writes to the internet. When his classmates invite him to play keyboard in their band, their practice sessions bring an unexpected guest: Lu, a young mermaid whose fins turn to feet when she hears the beats, and whose singing causes humans to compulsively dance – whether they want to or not.

As Kai spends more time with Lu, he finds he is able to tell her what he is really thinking, and a bond begins to form. But since ancient times, the people in the village have believed that mermaids bring disaster and soon there is trouble between Lu and the townspeople, putting the town in grave danger. Winner of the Grand Prize at the prestigious Annecy Animation Festival and an official selection of Sundance 2018, Lu Over the Wall is a toe-tapping, feel-good demonstration of Yuasa’s genre-mixing mastery that will leave you humming long after you leave the theater.

The film opened in Japan on May 19, 2017. Tickets are available online via Fandango. The theater is located at 300 West Waterfront Dr. in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead (map), across the Monongahela River from Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, and the rest of Pittsburgh.

Bilingual Korean-English interpreter and driver needed for "VIP client" (knowledge of baseball a plus).

via MLB.com.

An interesting opening for a bilingual Korean-English interpreter for a "VIP client."

Bilingual personal assistant/driver to a VIP client.

Fluent in both Korean and English.

Knowledge in baseball is a plus.

Able to travel with VIP client.

Job Type: Full-time

As was reported last week, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung-ho Kang was recently granted a US visa and is set to return to the team.

2018 film A or B (幕后玩家) in Pittsburgh, from May 4.

The new Chinese movie A or B (幕后玩家) will play at the AMC Loews Waterfront from May 4. The distributor provides a summary:

A young business elite Xiaonian Zhong, was imprisoned in a house! Everyday, a mysterious man will reveal one of his darkest secrets to the world. At the same time, his wife, friends and business partners were all been dragged into this incident one after another. Being imprisoned, how will Zhong combat this challenging situation? How will he escape from the house and fight the mysterious man and complete the salvation?

The movie opened in China on April 28. Tickets are available online via Fandango. The theater is located at 300 West Waterfront Dr. in the Waterfront shopping complex in Homestead (map), across the Monongahela River from Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, and the rest of Pittsburgh.

Sushi Fuku coming soon to UPMC Presby.

Sushi Fuku will open its third location in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland. According to the Allegheny County Health Department, the new Sushi Fuku was newly-permitted in April, and the sign outside the new location says "Coming in 2 Weeks." It will open on the 11th floor next to the cafeteria.

Yeek at Smiling Moose, June 20.

via @imyeek.

Rapper/musician/artist Yeek will play at Smiling Moose on June 20th as part of this year's tour. He describes his music to Konbini:

I would probably describe my style as 'imaginative'. My main influences come from cartoon style illustrations, funk music, & the 90s hip-hop culture & 90s hardcore American punk culture. I would have to say the major difference between LA & Florida is that the people are meaner in Florida & that helped me grow as person. I was born in Jersey City, raised in Florida."

And talks to Vice of being pigeon-holed as an Asian or Asian-American artist:

I feel like we've grown as a creative community to not base things off skin color or ethnicity but to base things off the work. It's rare that someone says to me, "Oh, you're like an Asian singer" or "You're like an Asian rapper." They are like, "Oh, he's a dope artist." I feel like with rapping and singing those are just other instruments like the drums or keyboard that I know how to play. Yeah, it is true that Asians are often behind the scenes of the mainstream but I feel like now is the time to change that perception.

Tickets are $10 - $12 and doors open at 6:00 pm. Smiling Moose is located at 1306 E. Carson St. in the Southside (map).

Crash Course: The Arts and Culture of Japan, at the Carnegie Museum of Art in June.

Nihonbashi (日本橋)

The Carnegie Museum of Art will hold weekly "Crash Course: The Arts and Culture of Japan" lessons in June to coincide with the Hiroshige’s Tōkaidō Road exhibition.

Celebrate the rare showing of Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road with a deep dive into the development and pervasive influence of Japanese art.

The arts of Japan have long captivated artists, designers, architects, and other creative thinkers and makers around the world and over time. People from all walks of life have enjoyed Japanese-inspired objects and motifs throughout their homes.

But why are the arts from Japan so compelling and why do they continue to fascinate us today? Starting with the woodblock prints of master printmaker Utagawa (Andō) Hiroshige, travel backwards and forwards to more fully understand the development of art forms considered to be unique to Japan. Explore China’s early influences on aesthetics and styles, Japan’s interest in harmony and nature, and the impact of trade with the West in the 19th century.

The class meets on the four Wednesdays in June; morning and evening sessions are available. The cost is $48 for students, $72 for museum members, and $88 for non-members. The museum is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland (map), accessible by buses 28X, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71B, 71D, 75, and P3.

WholeRen Education (美国厚仁教育集团) hiring Chinese-speaking sales consultant (销售顾问).

Pittsburgh-based Chinese education consulting and placement firm WholeRen Education (美国厚仁教育集团) has announced an opening for a Chinese-speaking sales consultant (销售顾问).

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WholeRen Education (美国厚仁教育集团) hiring Chinese-speaking Student Management Services Advisor.

Pittsburgh-based Chinese education consulting and placement firm WholeRen Education (美国厚仁教育集团) has announced an opening for a Chinese-speaking Student Management Services Advisor.

Candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the global leaders of tomorrow while working to collaborate with a team at AHS to deliver exceptional American Chinese exchange programs. The Student Services Management Coordinator works closely with Chinese applicants and natural parents throughout their program to ensure that they have completed application materials and are well prepared to succeed while on the program. The coordinator is expected to cooperate with the AHS Team to develop new processes to achieve efficiencies and provide superior customer service to our students and their parents.

2018 Korean Food Bazaar (제23회 선교바자회), May 5 in Shadyside.

Look for the 2018 Korean Central Church of Pittsburgh Korean Food Bazaar (제23회 선교바자회) on Saturday, May 5, from 10:30 to 4:00 pm. The highly-anticipated annual Korean food festival is in its 23rd year, and is held at 821 S. Aiken Ave. in Shadyside (map).