On Monday, March 13th, Acting Consul-General Kondo gave remarks at the opening of the 2017 Japanese Films Series being held at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder. The series was co-hosted by the Japan Foundation, the Consulate and the CU Boulder International Film Series (IFS). Monday night’s screening of Dearest starring the late Ken Takakura, attracted many local fans to the auditorium. The film received great applause as viewers were moved by the great acting, heartwarming story and beautiful imagery. The Consulate hopes to continue to introduce Japanese culture to the local community through films series showcasing Japanese films.
