The Island of Cats

Adapted from the hit manga, “Nekomaki”, is the heart-warming, feel-good film, The Island of Cats. The movie follows the life of a country tabby cat, Tama, and his human servant, Daikichi, living on an island of cats. Daikichi is a seventy-year-old widower enjoying a quiet, routine life until an island newcomer opens a modern cafe encouraging Daikichi and Tama to indulge in new culinary adventures. A perfect film for food and cat lovers!

Adapted from the hit manga, “Nekomaki”, is the heart-warming, feel-good film, The Island of Cats. The movie follows the life of a country tabby cat, Tama, and his human servant, Daikichi, living on an island of cats. Daikichi is a seventy-year-old widower enjoying a quiet, routine life until an island newcomer opens a modern cafe encouraging Daikichi and Tama to indulge in new culinary adventures. A perfect film for food and cat lovers!

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March 20

Gari Shoyu Sando Company will be set up outside of the theater all day selling their unique and amazing sandos! Pair them with $4 Sapporo drafts in the taproom!

Ice Cream Fever with Ice Cream Mochi!

March 23

Enjoy mochi ice cream with this charming, modern Japanese rom com!

The Hidden Fortress w. Tea Tasting

March 25

Taste some high quality green tea imported straight from Japan, and enjoy a brief introduction and information about Japan’s tea growing region and process!

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March 27

We are closing the festival with a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan’s feudal era.

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