# 18th Back Alley Cinema: Screening of 'Waste Not Kitchen'
_第18回路地裏シネマ『もったいないキッチン』上映会_

- **When:** Sat, Dec 12, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Rojiura Garage Market, Chuo, Saitama — 7-7-3 Suzuya, Chuo, Saitama
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.8747856,139.62449
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Cultural & Ethnic Festivals
- **Official site:** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUS3mNiDZaVl5NOa4QTrZHadOyE6BzaO5XUPS1z6POKIvr3w/viewform
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/18th-back-alley-cinema-screening-of-waste-not

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Drawn by the Japanese 'mottainai' spirit of avoiding waste, food rescue expert David Gross travels from Austria to Japan. Despite this cherished mindset, Japan ranks among the world's top countries for food waste, discarding 6.43 million tons each year. David visits convenience stores and homes, rescuing ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away. Join the journey of 'Waste Not Kitchen' and discover how to save food from waste!

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/18th-back-alley-cinema-screening-of-waste-not