Cranberry's Kyuramen and TBaar soft opened on April 22.

Kyuramen, the national ramen chain, announced its Grand Opening set for April 25, but quickly followed with a soft opening announcement yesterday, April 22.

🚨 Cranberry Township, we’re officially soft opening now! 🚨
KYURAMEN is ready to serve you with delicious Japanese ramen, fluffy Omurice, mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing drinks, and sweet desserts! 🍜✨
Come visit us at our cozy, welcoming space—perfect for hangouts, celebrations, or a solo treat! ❤️
We're open and excited to welcome you! Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready for our grand opening! 🎉

Kyuramen, also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

Kyuramen is one of several large national and international Asian chains to come to Pittsburgh in recent years---in addition to Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, Fresh International Market, Yi Fang, Kura Revolving Sushi, among many others---and though some may look askance at chains, it also represents the growth of Pittsburgh's food landscape that companies that ignored Pittsburgh for the last decade or two are recognizing its appetites.

Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, starring Bowen Yang and Youn Yuh-jung, among others, continues in Pittsburgh-area theaters through April 27.

Andrew Ahn's The Wedding Banquet, a remake of the 1993 film that opened in Pittsburgh on April 18, will remain here through (at least) April 27.

From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee's expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.

It is scheduled to play locally, so far, at the Cinemark theater in Robinson, and tickets are available online.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration with Flying Strings Youth Ensemble, May 3 at Carnegie Library in Oakland.

The Main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will present "Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration with Flying Strings Youth Ensemble" on May 3.

Join us in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a performance by Flying Strings Youth Ensemble. Flying Strings Youth Ensemble are a group of talented young musicians playing various instruments blending traditional Chinese and western music.

Doors open at 12:30 pm and the show begins at 1 pm. A reception with small bites will follow in the library.

RSVPing by “Indicating Interest” below is highly encouraged, but not necessary to attend the event. Walk-ins are always welcome.

This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2025 programming, and takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

RSVP is encouraged and can be completed online. The Main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. (map) in Oakland, accessible by numerous city bus lines.

Cranberry's Kyuramen and TBaar to open April 25.

Kyuramen will open its second Pittsburgh-area restaurant later this week when the Cranberry location holds its Grand Opening on April 25.

The wait is finally over!!
Kyuramen Grand Opening in Cranberry Twp, PA, is on April 25th! Come experience our modern interior, innovative ramen flavors, fluffy omurice, and much more🍜🍳✨Bring your friends and family to savor delicious food and create unforgettable memories together!🥢❤️

Kyuramen, a national chain of ramen restaurants also stylized as KYURAMEN and Kyu Ramen, opened its first Pittsburgh location in East Liberty in December. Both spots are also paired with TBaar, a chain of bubble tea places. The Cranberry location was first announced in September 2024, and is located at 20430 Route 19, Suite 105, in the "Streets of Cranberry" development, between Condado Tacos and Rally House (map).

Kyuramen is one of several large national and international Asian chains to come to Pittsburgh in recent years---in addition to Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, Fresh International Market, Yi Fang, Kura Revolving Sushi, among many others---and though some may look askance at chains, it also represents the growth of Pittsburgh's food landscape that companies that ignored Pittsburgh for the last decade or two are recognizing its appetites.

New sushi restaurant Sushi I aims to open downtown on April 25.

[Update, 4/23/2025: Soft opening delayed until Monday, April 28.]

Sushi I, a new sushi place coming soon to downtown Pittsburgh from the Hong Kong Dim Sum, aims to open on April 25 according to the ownership team. It will be located at 245 4th Ave., a short distance from Market Square in the former Harris Grill (map). The development team sent a few photos earlier this month:

2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K, September 28 - 30.

The 2006 Japanese animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女) in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K from September 28 through 30.

Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience– from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind BELLE, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more. Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.

It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the September 28 and 30 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the September 29 show dubbed in English are available online.

Maridon Museum presents "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono," June 7.

The Maridon Museum in Butler will present "Story Time at the Museum: Suki’s Kimono" on June 7.

Celebrate the beauty of tradition and individuality at this special Story Time at The Maridon Museum!

We’ll be reading Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki, the heartwarming story of a young girl who proudly wears her beloved kimono to school, sharing its memories and meaning with her classmates. This inspiring tale encourages children to embrace what makes them unique.

After the story, children will enjoy a hands-on art project inspired by the story’s themes, and have the chance to explore the museum’s exhibits.

Event Details:

• Ages 3–8 (adult must accompany child)
• Free admission (donations welcome)
• Reservations required: Call 724.282.0123
• Location: The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001 (map)

The event runs from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. 

1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫) continues in Pittsburgh through April 21 with 4K IMAX screenings.

The 1997 animated film Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫), which opened in Pittsburgh on March 26, will continue here through (at least) April 21 in a series of 4K IMAX screenings.

While defending his village from a demonic boar-god, young warrior Ashitaka becomes afflicted with a deadly curse that grants him super-human power in battle but eventually will take his life. Traveling west to find a cure and meet his destiny, he journeys deep into sacred depths of the Great Forest where he meets San (aka Princess Mononoke), a girl raised by wolf-gods. Mononoke is a force of nature, riding bareback on a great white wolf and terrorizing the human outpost of Iron Town on the edge of the forest.

It will play locally at the AMC Loews Waterfront and tickets are available online.

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 lineup announced, bringing eight films to Pittsburgh from May.

The lineup for Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 was announced today, bringing eight animated Japanese films to Pittsburgh from May through November.

• Kiki's Delivery Service (魔女の宅急便) - May 17 - 21
• The Secret World of Arrietty (借りぐらしのアリエッティ) - June 22 - 24
• My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ) - July 19 - 23
• Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓) - August 10 - 12
• Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ) - August 23 - 27
• Howl's Moving Castle (ハウルの動く城) - September 20 - 24
• Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し) - October 18 - 22
• The Boy and the Heron (君たちはどう生きるか) - November 15 - 19

Tickets and showtime information is now available online, though more theaters are likely to be announced later.

2009 Japanese animated movie Summer Wars (サマーウォーズ) coming to Pittsburgh in 4K, July 27 - 29.

The 2009 Japanese animated movie Summer Wars (サマーウォーズ) will play in Pittsburgh-area theaters in 4K from July 27 through 29.

Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse. Against a backdrop of stunning countryside vistas and virtual spaces bursting with color, Summer Wars is a timeless epic that explores life in the digital age from Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (BELLE).

It is scheduled to play locally (so far) at the Cinemark in McCandless, though other theaters are likely to be announced later. Tickets for the July 27 and 29 shows in Japanese with English subtitles and the July 28 show dubbed in English are available online.