The Nakasu Taiyo movie theater in Fukuoka City is set to close at the end of March, drawing the curtain on its 78-year history. For its final farewell, special screenings of three Charlie Chaplin films will be held from March 29 to 31, with all tickets priced at ¥1,000. Constructed from the ashes of the post-war devastation with the aim of brightening the spirits of Hakata’s residents through entertainment, the original founder—a construction business owner and the client’s grandfather—built this three-story wooden cinema, boasting approximately 1,500 seats. Due to the building’s deterioration, it will end operations by the end of March and is scheduled for demolition.
Source: Nakasu Taiyo official Instagram
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