In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into both cutting-edge and classic anime, this month offers a diverse trio of theatrical revivals—all in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.

After the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s taking in North America’s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying a ballgame Japanese heritage-style!

Metropolitan Georgia offers Japanese culture enthusiasts an unexpected collection of destinations that share the connections between the Peach State and Japan. Together, these attractions offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the cultural exchanges that have linked Georgia and Japan through literature, music, sports, and a shared appreciation for history.

For most people, skydiving begins with a plane, a parachute, and a leap into open air. At iFLY, it begins indoors—with a wall of glass, a rush of wind, and the delight of realizing that, yes, they’re actually taking flight. Today, iFLY operates from its corporate base in Austin and has grown into a global indoor-skydiving brand, with 40-plus U.S. locations and more than 100 tunnels worldwide.

The Atlanta Braves welcome their National League East rivals, the New York Mets, to Truist Park for one of the marquee holiday series of the Major League Baseball season. The four-game set from July 3-6, highlighted by the July 4 evening matchup, celebrates 250 years of America with the largest firework show the team has hosted to date, and brings together two franchises with decades of history and a rivalry that consistently shapes the division race.

After an unusually cool spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine and pop art.

As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out. 

JQ is hitting the road again, trading the up-and-down climate of NYC for the glitz, glamour (and much hotter temperatures) of Las Vegas. Or is that heat generated by some of the top events and attractions Sin City has to offer?

Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.

Did you catch history-making K-pop group TWICE’s recent three-night stand at UBS Arena? If you missed it, check out our exclusive review of the second night with spectacular pro-shot photos!

Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of debut screenings, and live events you won’t want to miss.

Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from live showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of wide release screenings, and a live K-pop performance you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Kubrick’s visionary work or discovering the film’s magic for the first time, this live symphonic journey offers a rare chance to experience a classic in exhilarating new dimensions.

Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.

“If you’re hosting visiting friends or family—including Japan-based relatives flying in for the holidays—LUZIA is a joyous, language-agnostic way to share a world-class performance tradition that’s been beloved in Tokyo, Sydney, New York, and now once again on our doorstep.”

With Thanksgiving (and the hopes of sensible eating) now just a memory, we turn to colder weather, falling snow, and the new year to come. Fortunately for Japanese culture fans, December is just as busy as the holiday season itself. Whether you’re hosting guests from out of town or looking to squeeze in an event or two in between parties, we’ve got you covered.

Released in 1985 and long unavailable through official channels in North America, Angel’s Egg has gathered its legend through bootleg tapes, festival whispers, and the occasional late-night screening. Four decades on, it returns in theaters nationwide in a new 4K restoration supervised by director Mamoru Oshii and presented nationwide by GKIDS.

The events of the month ahead promise to be as rich and full as autumn itself—brisk and colorful, with a dash of unpredictability. 

As the summer days fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed all through Halloween.

As the summer winds fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed after Labor Day.