Join us for an evening of teishoku (定食) a Japanese set meal and discussion that explores ghostly yūrei, cursed tapes, and the dark beauty of Japan’s horror cinema.
ONLY $29.00
not including drinks
Limited to 40 tickets.
Program (2 hours total)
7:00–7:20 PM | Welcome & Seating
Check-in, ambient J-horror background video
7:20–8:00 PM | Teishoku Service
Plated set meals served simultaneously; hosts introduce the menu’s regional notes.
8:00–9:00 PM | The Talk: “Quiet Terrors: A Short History of J-Horror”
A punchy, visual conversation covering:
Roots & Rituals: Noh/Kabuki ghosts, kaidan, and yūrei iconography (white kimono, loose hair).
From Folklore to Film: Kwaidan (1964), Onibaba (1964), and the slow-burn aesthetic.
Techno-Anxiety & The ‘90s Boom: Ringu, Ju-On, Kairo—media, networks, and contagious fear.
Sound & Silence: How restraint, negative space, and sound design create dread.
Global Echoes: Remakes, cross-pollination, and J-horror’s legacy in today’s cinema.
9:00 PM-10:00 PM - Once dinner wraps up, hang out, connect, and enjoy our premium sake, beer and wine.
