This text is about two movies: “Big Dreams Little Tokyo,” a 2006 comedy romance, and “Big Daddy,” a comedy film from 1999. Both movies offer unique narratives and interesting characters. In addition to the story, this guide will share some details about the films’ shooting locations and actors, and some fun notes you might not know about.
Where it Filmed?
“Big Dreams Little Tokyo” was filmed in various parts of the United States including Salt Lake City and Utah’s other regions, as well as in San Francisco and San Jose, California. Filming took place from June 29, 2005, to July 15, 2005. The 1999 film “Big Daddy” was shot mainly in New York City, featuring numerous famous locations. These include Felix Restaurant on West Broadway, Mercer Street, Blarney Rock Pub on West 33rd Street, McDonald’s on West 3rd Street, the National Museum of the American Indian, Washington Square Park, and several others. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dave Boyle | Boyd |
| Jayson Watabe | Jerome |
| Rachel Morihiro | Mai |
| Drew Knight | Andy |
| Pepe Serna | Mr. Gonzalez |
| Michael Yama | Mr. Ozu |
| Sonny Saito | Mr. Tanaka |
| Naohiro Takita | Mr. Fuji |
| Dane Allred | Boyd’s Dad |
| Kei Miyara | Takanori |
| Yuta Kinjo | Kei |
| Jonna Tamases | Lydia |
| Hiroshi Watanabe | Masashi |
| Tomoko Matsumoto | Yoshiko |
| Michael Birkeland | Mr. Stephens |
| David Arciniega | Javier |
| Takaaki Nagoshi | Gofer |
| Hiroshi Otaguro | Watanabe |
| Sueko Terakami | Skeptical Woman |
| Eric Bjarnson | Mr. Kitamura |
| Fuminao Abo | Bored Businessman |
| Richard Boyle | Law Professor |
| Kannika Coley | Circle Lounge Musician |
| Jonny Craddock | Sushi Customer |
| Annette Horiuchi | Grandma |
| Russell Horiuchi | Grandpa |
| Hsiang Hsu | Sun Bather |
| Scott Hurst | Circle Lounge Musician |
| Jun Ma | Chinese Man |
| Setsuko Maruyama | Waitress |
| Taylor Moulton | Boy in Restaurant |
| Tsuyoshi Nakata | Circle Lounge Musician |
| Eiko Nijo | Japanese Girl (scenesDeleted) |
| Antonio Palacios | Receptionist |
| Hassan Sherkat | HR Executive #2 |
| Robert Swenson | Circle Lounge Musician |
| Carl Tohinaka | Self |
| Phillip Vernon | Doctor Habib |
| Walden J. Wilson | HR Executive #1 |
| Dale Thomas | Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Big Dreams Little Tokyo” directed by Dave Boyle features characters who are American but speak fluent Japanese, and Japanese-Americans who feel both too American to be Japanese and vice versa.
- The plot of “Big Daddy,” directed by Dennis Dugan, involves Adam Sandler’s character suddenly having to care for a five-year-old boy.
- Despite its title, “Big Dreams, Little Tokyo” was largely filmed in San Jose’s Japantown and has scenes shot in San Francisco’s Japantown, rather than in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.
- “Big Daddy” used several recognizable New York locations for its scenes, such as Felix Restaurant, a famous location that became inaccessible after being used in the film.
- Another intriguing fact about “Big Daddy” is that the director, Dennis Dugan, is cast into the film as the grumpy man whose house is targeted during trick-or-treat.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7607793
- Longitude: -111.8910474
- Place ID: ChIJ7THRiJQ9UocRyjFNSKC3U1s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: San Jose, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.33874
- Longitude: -121.8852525
- Place ID: ChIJ9T_5iuTKj4ARe3GfygqMnbk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Jose, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7606608
- Longitude: -111.8939487
- Place ID: ChIJzfkTj8drTIcRP0bXbKVK370
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
