Shintomiza

Shintomiza

Shintomiza

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This article is about the movie theater. For the old kabuki theater, see Morita-za.
Shintomiza

Shintomiza (進富座) is an independent movie theater in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

History

It opened under the name Shintomiza (新富座) as a playhouse in Ujiyamada city, Mie Prefecture in 1927. Shintomiza shifted from playhouse to movie theater in 1953.[1] The former name is Shintomi Movie Theater (進富映画劇場) (1953-1956), Ise Toei (伊勢東映) (1956-1983), Rec (レック) (1983-1997), Ise Écrin (伊勢エクラン) (1997-2002). Ise Écrin changed to current name in 2002.

It is one of the only independent movie theaters in Japan that is not located in a major metropolis. Shintomiza has 2 screens.

References

  1. [1]
    Shintomiza shiryōkan.
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