Japan Movies

Takeda is a film about the universality of the human being seen thru the eyes of a Japanese painter that has adopted the Mexican culture.

On this special night at a coin laundry, people of different characters meet to influence, inspire or change each other's lives.

A savage journey into the heart of underground Tokyo rock and roll, a look at the people who make it thrive, and stories of their dedication to keepin...

This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agr...

Tricot live release from Akasaka, Tokyo

In the last fifty years the culture of Zen has spread far beyond Japan. Zen centers and zen retreats have sprung up throughout America and Europe. Wh...

Bianca Charamsa made her way to Japan during this year's cherry blossom season to get to grips with the country's character through conversations with...

A documentary film telling the story of true friendship and commitment to Japan’s recovery by the international community following the Great East Ja...

This documentary follows the legendary Japanese photographer as he continues to find new ways of seeing the visual assault of Tokyo’s streets and remi...

From 1937 to 1948 gold, silver, platinum and diamonds were looted by the Imperial Japanese Army during its campaigns throughout Asia-a treasure trove...

A variety of foreigners share their experiences of living in Japan.

An unusual documentary exploring sound. Unique elements of Japanese culture are revealed through ancient rituals and extraordinary musical spectacles....

In a dreamlike wandering, the city becomes a constant rendezvous. In the hustle and bustle of strange streets, the protagonists face disillusionment a...

This Traveltalk series short looks at pre-World War II Tokyo, highlighting the influences of Western culture.

In Japan, a survivor of the 2011 tsunami turns beach debris into gorgeous jewelry.

Japan ist ein Land voller Gegensätze: Technische Errungenschaften stehen alten Traditionen gegenüber. Neben Millionenstädten findet man unberührte Nat...

This joint Korean-Japanese production follows a Korean woman, Lee Ha-jong, as she searches for her father's remains. He - like tens of thousands of ot...

The Katakai Festival, one of Niigata and Echigo's Three Great Fireworks Festivals, has a 400-year history. Held annually on September 9th and 10th in...