2023 Japanese animated movie Psycho Pass Providence (劇場版 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス PROVIDENCE) in Pittsburgh, from July 11.

The 2023 Japanese animated movie Psycho Pass Providence (劇場版 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス PROVIDENCE) will have an early screening on July 11 and will continue its run in full from July 13 (earlier than initially announced).

January 2118. Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane Tsunemori, receives a report of an incident on a foreign vessel – the body of Professor Milicia Stronskaya has been discovered. Behind the incident is a group known as the Peacebreakers, a foreign paramilitary organization and a new outside threat who are targeting the professor’s research papers known as the “Stronskaya Document”. Reunited with Shinya Kogami, a former fugitive from the Criminal Investigation Department, Akane grapples with a case that quickly escalates beyond their expectations. The Stronskaya Papers could reveal a truth that would shake Japan's government, and even the Sibyl System, to the core. It is in this untold story that the missing link is revealed.

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront. Tickets are available online; some shows are dubbed in English while others are in Japanese with English subtitles.

1986 film Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ) in Pittsburgh, July 10 and 12.

The 1986 film Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ) will play in Pittsburgh on July 10 and 12, part of this year's GKIDS Studio Ghibli Fest.

Castle in the Sky is a timeless story of courage and friendship, with stunning animation from acclaimed Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued by greedy air pirates, the military, and secret government agents, who all seek the power Sheeta alone can control.

It plays locally at the AMC LOews Waterfront, the Waterworks Cinema, the Phoneix Luxury Theaters + 14, and the Cinemark theatres in Monroeville, North Hills, Robinson. Tickets are available online; please note, the July 10 screenings are dubbed in English while the July 12 screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles.

K Pop Choreography class at Level Up Studios in Bloomfield, Saturdays at 5.

Level Up Studios in Bloomfield hosts a K Pop Choreography class Saturdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

Immerse yourself in the world of K-POP (Korean Pop) and learn your favorite artists' iconic choreography as well as original choreo from some of your favorite songs! Learn body control, grooves, technical forms, hard-hitting moves, and more from every class! Perfect for all ages.

The cost is $20 per class and sign-up information is available online. Level Up Studios is located at 4836 Penn Ave. (map).

1984 movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ) in Pittsburgh, July 9 and 11.

The 1984 movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ) will play in Pittsburgh on July 9 and 11, part of this year's Studio Ghibli Fest.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Hayao Miyazaki, is an epic masterpiece of sweeping scope and grandeur that remains one of the most breathtaking and exhilarating animated films of all time.

A thousand years after the Seven Days of Fire destroyed civilization, warring human factions survive in a world devastated by atmospheric poisons and swarming with gigantic insects. The peaceful Valley of the Wind is nestled on the edge of the Toxic Forest and led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, whose love of all living things leads her into terrible danger, as she fights to restore balance between humans and nature.

It plays locally at the AMC LOews Waterfront, the Waterworks Cinema, the Phoneix Luxury Theaters + 14, and the Cinemark theatres in Monroeville, North Hills, Robinson. Tickets are available online; please note, the July 9 screenings are dubbed in English while the July 11 screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles.

Kpop Drop-in Class: LE SSERAFIM "Unforgiven" at Yanlai Dance Academy, July 8.

Yanlai Dance Academy's next Kpop Dropin Class will do LE SSERAFIM's "Unforgiven" on July 8.

$15 drop-in, suggested for ages 10+
No pre-registration necessary, please come to class with cash or check.
We ask that you please wear white-soled shoes to help protect our floors.
This is part of our series of summer Kpop drop-in classes taught by Lucy Chen.

It runs from 2:00 to 3:15 pm at Yanlai Dance Academy at 2260 Babcock Blvd. in the North Hills (map).

Asian Lantern Festival returns to Pittsburgh Zoo, August 11 through October 29.

The Asian Lantern Festival at the Pittsburgh Zoo will return for its third year from August 11 through October 29.

The brand new 2023 Asian Lantern Festival: World of Wonders at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium honors our 125th anniversary with a global passport. Get ready for an adventure over the mountains, through the jungle, and under the sea to learn about decades of conservation with a dazzling display.

Tickets will go on sale to the generla public on July 7th, and member pre-sale tickets are now available.

Food delivery service Hungry Panda hiring Mandarin-speaking Business Development Specialist for Pittsburgh area (Korean proficiency also preferred).

Hungry Panda is hiring a Mandarin-speaking Business Development Specialist for the Pittsburgh area. As PennsylvAsia noted in Summer 2020, more Chinese delivery options, like Fantuan and Chowbus, have made their way to Pittsburgh.

Main Duties and Responsibilities：

• Acquire merchants and assist them in achieving higher orders and GMV (Gross merchandise volume), Responsible for the Sales revenue and market share.
• Arrange in-person meetings to negotiate contracts with potential merchants
• Maintain existing relationships with cooperating merchants, coordinate and resolve issues with various stakeholders, continuously improve merchant satisfaction and merchant service quality, and ensure fluent business operations
• Conduct regular merchant visits, apply for/replace merchant material for merchants.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
• Maintain and constantly update backstage setting for each merchant in charge
• Liaising with Marketing, and Delivery Operation to align strategies aimed at increasing Gross merchandise volume

Asian grocery chain Fresh International Market to open a 23,000 square foot store in Pittsburgh in 2024.

In "news" that actually came out in March, Fresh International Market plans to open a store in Point Breeze's Rockwell Park Development. From the March 13, 2023 press release:

New tenant Fresh International Market will offer authentic Asian flavors to Pittsburgh customers.

A major grocery store chain is set to open its seventh store in Pittsburgh's North Point Breeze neighborhood, within the Rockwell Park innovation center. Known for its unique selection of international ingredients and authentic Asian cuisine, the market's new store will occupy the entire 40,000 RSF Apollo building.

Of the new store, Rockwell Park Principal Al Lardo shares: "We are thrilled to welcome Fresh International Market to Rockwell Park and the North Point Breeze community. This new store will be a fantastic addition to the city's vibrant food scene. The store's unique selection of international ingredients and prepared meals will provide greater convenience and comfort for local residents." He noted that the arrival of Fresh International Market would also contribute to the continued growth and development of Rockwell Park: “The opening of Fresh International Market at Rockwell Park marks a significant milestone for the Rockwell Park’s growth and development as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement."

According to Fresh International Market Founder and President Bowen Kou, the store aims to become a part of the local community:

"Fresh International Market is excited to join the vibrant Rockwell Park community and offer our unique range of international brands and Asian cuisine to local residents. We are happy to become a part of this beautiful and dynamic place and look forward to contributing to its growth and development. Our goal is to be more than just a grocery store, but a destination where customers can discover new flavors and expand their culinary horizons."

The store will be located in the Apollo building on 7511 Thomas Blvd, which was built in 1906. The construction work is expected to take up to 15 months.

Another earlier article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette puts the size of the new store at 23,000 square feet, which would be a tad smaller than the 24,000 square foot new Many More Asian Market location set to open this summer. (The size discrepency between the article and the release may be due to the difference in size between the building, at 23,000 square feet, and the entire property, which measures just over 39,000.)

The store will open at 7511 Thomas Blvd. (map), located roughly a block from the East End Food Co-op and Construction Junction. This will be the region's first Fresh International Market, though the chain was loosely linked to Pittsburgh in 2021 as a finalist for the former Hill District Shop n' Save location. Its proposal was admittedly the weakest of the four for the site, and was reportedly submitted after the deadline, which were among two of the reasons it was not selected to move into Uptown.

Washington Penn hiring Mandarin-speaking accountant for position in Washington, PA.

Washington Penn, based in Washington, PA, is hiring a Mandarin-speaking accountant. From the job listing:

Responsible for the general accounting and cost accounting of the Finance Department. Ensure timely and accurate generation of financial information. Develop and maintain an adequate internal control structure. Monthly interaction with China, Hong Kong, South East Asia and other regions, so fluency in Mandarin is required for this role.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Interface with global subsidiaries, mainly China, Hong Kong, South East Asia for intercompany balance reconciliations and transaction tracking
• Create journal entries in the accounting system and assist in global consolidation for timely month-end close
• Perform various general ledger account reconciliations
• Participate in the accounts payable function as needed and supports our automated AP software
• Participate in credit and collection process
• Participate in the managing our debit memo / credit memo process with customers
• Participate in inventory management
• Coordinate annual audit with outside audit firm
• Assist in budget and forecast process, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual or forecast costs
• Assist in financial analysis
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor

2022 Japanese animated film The First Slam Dunk in Pittsburgh from July 27.

The 2022 Japanese animated film The First Slam Dunk will play in Pittsburgh from July 27.

Shohoku's "speedster" and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

Wikipedia notes it won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year in 2023. It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the AMC Loews Waterfront and the Cinemark theater in Robinson. Tickets are available online; please note, some screenings are dubbed in English while others are in Japanese with English subtitles.