Update October 1, 2025: A year after Schrader thought that “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters” would screen at the 2024 Tokyo International Film Festival, the director is finally getting his wish. The ...

In the opening moments of a new film called “Diamond Diplomacy,” Shohei Ohtani holds the ball and Mike Trout holds a bat. These are the dramatic final moments of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The ...

28/10/2025 - The Asian nation’s rich cinematic history and vibrant contemporary industry will be highlighted during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Japan will be the Country of Honour at the next Marché ...

“Mishima,” which explores nationalism, sexuality and ritual suicide, was screened in Tokyo for the first time since its 1985 release. By Rebecca L. Davis The director Paul Schrader recalls wearing a ...

"All you have to fight your detractors is the art of Kabuki." GKids has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed Japanese film titled Kokuho, made by filmmaker Sang-il Lee. The title Kokuho ...

Japan is continuing with its incentive program for overseas projects, which has supported the likes of The Smashing Machine, and is enhancing the offer for 2026. The Visual Industry Promotion ...

The Development Bank of Japan’s investment in the Tokyo-based startup — launched at Cannes with backing from auteurs like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takashi Miike — signals growing institutional support ...

Japan‘s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is extending its film and television incentive program through fiscal year 2026 with enhanced provisions designed to attract more overseas productions, ...

The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film’s Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...