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Beyond the idol spotlight, AKB48 members take the lead on the big screen, too
May 17, 2019 2 Likes
When back in 2005 record producer Yasushi Akimoto held auditions for the first generation of AKB48 idols, not many thought of this as the beginning of a groundbreaking social pheno
GENERAL
Watch on Mother’s Day: 3 Japanese films that remind us that moms are always special
May 10, 2019 0 Likes
For most of us, mothers have a very special place in our hearts regardless of whether we openly admit it or embarrassingly hide it. And while one day in the year is certainly not e
ANIMATION
5 live action films inspired by Japanese Anime/Manga
April 26, 2019 3 Likes
When a major film company announces that it will be adapting a treasured Japanese manga or anime story into a live action flick the news is usually met with a mixture of excitement
LIFESTYLE
3 Japanese movies that will motivate you at work
April 25, 2019 1 Likes
With the new fiscal and academic year starting in April, the month of beautiful spring flowers marks a new beginning for many people in Japan: moving to a new city, starting a new
HISTORY
End of an era: 3 films that capture the highs and lows of Japan’s Heisei period
April 24, 2019 3 Likes
Following decades of instability on all fronts, 1989 marked the end of the Showa Era and the beginning of Heisei, a period in Japanese history influenced by peace and prosperity. T
GENERAL
Watch pop idol group Arashi’s most memorable film appearances to date
March 29, 2019 0 Likes
Fans across the globe stayed glued to their TV screens this January 27 when news about Japan’s top all-male pop idol group Arashi’s decision to suspend their activities on December
TRAVEL
Tohoku in film: Natural beauty, rich culture and community bonds beyond the tsunami
March 27, 2019 14 Likes
Long before the devastating March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami happened, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan was synonymous with expansive landscapes, wild forests and gorge
GENERAL
Beyond ‘Mirai’: 5 Mamoru Hosoda Movies You Should Watch
March 25, 2019 19 Likes
With an Oscar nomination for his latest movie, the international hit Mirai in 2019, Japanese script writer and director Mamoru Hosoda is fast becoming a household name in the world
GENERAL
These are the new film releases everyone in Japan will be watching in 2019
March 07, 2019 110 Likes
It has only been nearly three months into 2019 and we’re already observing a wave of new movie releases in Japan that captivate our imagination and tease our curiosity. From spine-
LIFESTYLE
Great expectations, great return from rising acting star Mayu Matsuoka
March 05, 2019 37 Likes
Kiki Kirin, Japan’s legendary actress who sadly passed away last year, once told her that she had a very forgettable face. For a young actress, you’d think this is a shocking state
GENERAL
Watch on Mother’s Day: 3 Japanese films that remind us that moms are always special
May 10, 2019 0 Likes
For most of us, mothers have a very special place in our hearts regardless of whether we openly admit it or embarrassingly hide it. And while one day in the year is certainly not e
GENERAL
Watch pop idol group Arashi’s most memorable film appearances to date
March 29, 2019 0 Likes
Fans across the globe stayed glued to their TV screens this January 27 when news about Japan’s top all-male pop idol group Arashi’s decision to suspend their activities on December
GENERAL
Beyond ‘Mirai’: 5 Mamoru Hosoda Movies You Should Watch
March 25, 2019 19 Likes
With an Oscar nomination for his latest movie, the international hit Mirai in 2019, Japanese script writer and director Mamoru Hosoda is fast becoming a household name in the world
GENERAL
These are the new film releases everyone in Japan will be watching in 2019
March 07, 2019 110 Likes
It has only been nearly three months into 2019 and we’re already observing a wave of new movie releases in Japan that captivate our imagination and tease our curiosity. From spine-
GENERAL
[Exclusive Report] Lecture by Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa at St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum“Digitization of film and the essence of film that appears from it” Part2
February 07, 2019 7233 Likes
In today’s talk, I have repeatedly used the expression: “film shoots reality.” This may have sounded a little strange to you. You may think that the films you see at the cinema do
GENERAL
[Exclusive Report] Lecture by Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa at St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum“Digitization of film and the essence of film that appears from it” Part1
February 07, 2019 7556 Likes
At the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum in Russia on November 15th, 2018, film director Kiyoshi Kurosawa participated as a guest, speaking about his thoughts on his own
GENERAL
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE
Why the world can’t get enough of Hirokazu Kore-eda
January 11, 2019 7068 Likes
Looking back over the past year, it is fair to say that 2018 was a milestone in the Japanese cinema world. The passing of legendary figures such as Kirin Kiki and Harue Akagi left
GENERAL
Remembering Kiki Kirin, A Long Serving Legend of Japan’s Film World
January 11, 2019 7192 Likes
The year of 2018 saw the passing of Kiki Kirin, an icon of Japanese cinema whose contribution to the film craft will never be forgotten. She passed away on September 15th in her To
GENERAL
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE
6 heartwarming Japanese films every dog lover should watch
December 21, 2018 4325 Likes
Japan may be known as a nation that loves cats (it is, after all, a country where cat cafés are flourishing) but don’t underestimate how much affection the country has for dogs, to
GENERAL
Filmmakers, stars at Tokyo Film Festival Asia Networking Reception share their stories
November 20, 2018 11320 Likes
There isn’t a place quite like an international film festival. Different to any other type of a cultural event, film festivals take us on unexpected journeys to places we have neve
GENERAL
Watch on Mother’s Day: 3 Japanese films that remind us that moms are always special
May 10, 2019 0 Likes
For most of us, mothers have a very special place in our hearts regardless of whether we openly admit it or embarrassingly hide it. And while one day in the year is certainly not e
LIFESTYLE
3 Japanese movies that will motivate you at work
April 25, 2019 1 Likes
With the new fiscal and academic year starting in April, the month of beautiful spring flowers marks a new beginning for many people in Japan: moving to a new city, starting a new
LIFESTYLE
Great expectations, great return from rising acting star Mayu Matsuoka
March 05, 2019 37 Likes
Kiki Kirin, Japan’s legendary actress who sadly passed away last year, once told her that she had a very forgettable face. For a young actress, you’d think this is a shocking state
LIFESTYLE
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these 5 all-time-favorite Japanese romantic films
February 18, 2019 958 Likes
As soon as February kicks in you start noticing the decorations, the cute toys, the roses, the postcards and all that romance floating in the air and you know it: soon it will be V
LIFESTYLE
MULTIPLE LANGUAGE
The world of Japanese saké as seen in Kampai! For the Love of Sake
December 10, 2018 0 Likes
Anyone who has tried good sake (pronounced sah-keh) can attest to the initial simplicity behind the drink giving way to depth and flavor. Drinking sake is an ancient tradition amon
LIFESTYLE
When Cicadas Cry: 5 Japanese Summer Traditions To Search For In Japanese Films
August 16, 2018 24 Likes
Japan is a land of symbolism and the Japanese summer season is of no exception. Summertime in Japan contains numerous symbols whose intended meaning and significance are widely kno
LIFESTYLE
Japanese Weddings On Film: Western Vows And Shrines Whispers
June 12, 2018 20 Likes
Japan is a study in contrasts — a nation where modern foreign influences and ancient traditions collide. It is also a land of seasonal celebrations, where each month is assigned a
LIFESTYLE
4 Japanese Movies That Show What’s It Like To Drop Everything And Start Anew In Tokyo
April 06, 2018 1 Likes
Moving to Tokyo, the big city many living in Japan’s rural areas oftentimes naively dream of, is a rite of passage many young Japanese people take. Whether it’s to enter university
LIFESTYLE
4 Japanese Movies To Watch Before High School Graduation
March 02, 2018 53 Likes
It is often said in Japan that the three years spent in high school are some of the most important years in the life of a Japanese youth. It is here that Japan’s teens are beginnin
LIFESTYLE
5 Japanese Movies That Will Warm Your Heart This Winter
December 27, 2017 2607 Likes
Up in the north and along Japan’s seas, the winter is cold and severe. But while the world outside is whitened before our eyes, the stories in the following movies set in wintertim
FOOD
Of Food And Human Bondage: 4 Japanese Movies Where Love And Food Go Hand In Hand
April 06, 2018 13 Likes
Japan places an enormous importance on food and its culture not only due to the nature and origin of producing it, but because food is seen as an essential process through which hu
FOOD
Ramen In Japanese Cinema: More Than Just A Bowl of Noodles
March 02, 2018 3 Likes
A typical ramen shop in Japan has no more than ten, maybe fifteen seats. The buildings are often showing their age, and inside, along with steamed, heavy air, one will occasionally
FOOD
Cakes And Puddings: 4 Memorable Dessert Movies From Japan
December 27, 2017 12 Likes
Japan certainly has a sweet tooth — as well as perfectionism toward details that the art of making sweets requires. What many people don’t know about Japan, however, is that Decemb
FOOD
Taste Japan: The Best of Japanese Cuisine Ever Captured On Screen
September 19, 2017 11914 Likes
There is much to be said about the Japanese culinary culture. Not only is it thriving in variety and taste, but it is heavily symbolic and meaningful in nature. The following five
TRAVEL
Tohoku in film: Natural beauty, rich culture and community bonds beyond the tsunami
March 27, 2019 14 Likes
Long before the devastating March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami happened, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan was synonymous with expansive landscapes, wild forests and gorge
TRAVEL
Three Films That Perfectly Capture Hokkaido’s Cinematic Beauty
June 12, 2018 8 Likes
Sitting right up on one of the northernmost corners of Japan, Hokkaido is generally known for two things: great dairy and lots and lots of snow. With its cooler climate and rugged
TRAVEL
Two Ends, Two Sights: Hokkaido and Okinawa in Popular Japanese Cinema
April 27, 2018 67 Likes
Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost, second-largest island and the nation’s largest prefecture, contrasts considerably with Okinawa, the southernmost, fourth-smallest prefecture, itself
TRAVEL
Fleeting Beauty: A Film Journey Through 4 Of Japan’s Most Scenic Sakura Locations
March 19, 2018 14 Likes
Sakura, Japan’s cherry blossoms, are more than just beautiful for the Japanese. With a cultural significance dating back hundreds of years, sakura is a symbol of the arrival of spr
TRAVEL
Scenic Japan: Travel To Japan’s Most Beautiful Places With These Movies (Part II)
January 22, 2018 11 Likes
After traveling from Hokkaido to Aichi in central Japan in Part I of our film journey throughout Japan, we’re now heading down south from Shimane to Okinawa. Push play and join us
TRAVEL
Scenic Japan: Travel To Japan’s Most Beautiful Places With These Movies (Part I)
November 17, 2017 8341 Likes
Iconic Mt. Fuji, Tokyo’s skyscrapers looming above the seemingly chaotic yet surprisingly civil “scramble intersections,” food and fun in Osaka’s Dotonbori neighborhood, and the te
TRAVEL
7 Movie Locations You Can Actually Visit In Japan
September 20, 2017 20 Likes
When films truly touch us, particularly when the settings play a very prominent role in the narrative, there can be something magical about personally setting foot on a production
HISTORY
End of an era: 3 films that capture the highs and lows of Japan’s Heisei period
April 24, 2019 3 Likes
Following decades of instability on all fronts, 1989 marked the end of the Showa Era and the beginning of Heisei, a period in Japanese history influenced by peace and prosperity. T
HISTORY
The Good, The Cool, And The Lazy: The 8 Types Of Ninja You Never Knew Existed
January 26, 2018 22134 Likes
You have that image in mind: ninja are black-clad spies, rarely talk, can choke you in an instant, like to throw ropes and chisels around, and are for the most part mysterious char
HISTORY
Understand Japan: 6 Movies To Watch If You’re Studying Japanese History
September 20, 2017 168 Likes
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a film, at 20-30 frames per second, must be worth well over 100 million words, right? What is said in jest is often based on a certain
NEWS
Singapore JFF 2019
February 15, 2019 1165 Likes
On January 22nd, 2019, the Japanese Film Festival was held in Singapore, with appearances by wonderful guests such as Shinichiro Ueda, director of One Cut of the Dead, and Wishing
NEWS
The curtain has risen on the largest international film festival in Asia — the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival!
November 07, 2018 11827 Likes
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival began Thursday, October 25th, 2018, in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. Directors and performers of the films screened during the festival made the
NEWS
The Japanese Film Festival is coming to China!
October 04, 2018 19179 Likes
We are excited to announce that the Japanese Film Festival, currently held in ASEAN countries, Australia, will land in China again this October 2018. The Japanese Film Festival pro
NEWS
Malaysia JFF2018
September 14, 2018 153 Likes
The 15th Japanese Film Festival in Malaysia is now on! In previous years the Film Festival has been to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu where it has brought a great
NEWS
Film Festival in the Philippines – Nori Koizumi Interview
July 26, 2018 0 Likes
The Japanese Film Festival took place in the Philippines on the 4th of July. We invited the director of “Chihayafuru”, Mr. Nori Koizumi as a guest to give a special spe
NEWS
Philippines JFF2018 Schedule
June 27, 2018 73 Likes
The Japanese Foundation is holding its annual “Japanese Film Festival” in the Philippines on the 4th of July, 2018. The Japanese film festival is a part of the “J
NEWS
Looking back at Singapore & JFF 2017
June 07, 2018 0 Likes
The Japanese Film Festival of Singapore was held on March 2, 2018, and Shinobu Yaguchi―director of opening movie “The Survival Family”―attended the event as a guest. As well as att
NEWS
Japanese Film Festival in Indonesia Kengo Kora
February 07, 2018 51 Likes
On 2 November 2017, actor Kengo Kora appeared as a special guest at the opening event of the Japan Film Festival 2017, held in Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta. As well as attendin
NEWS
Reception party report for Asian Filming networking
January 05, 2018 0 Likes
On Friday 27 October 2017, the Japan Foundation Asia Center and the Tokyo International Film Festival held an event as part of these organisations’ activities for Asia-focused film
NEWS
Film Director Ryota Nakano talks with Naoyuki Sato in commemoration of the screening of Her Love Boils Bathwater at the Japanese Film Festival in the Philippines
December 20, 2017 0 Likes
Film director Ryota Nakano, famed for his 2016 film Her Love Boils Bathwater, visited the Philippines from July 6 to 9, 2017, at the invitation of the Japan Foundation, Manila. Imm
