In 2003, anime auteur Kon Satoshi released Tokyo Godfathers, an anime Christmas classic. Find out more about this socially and seasonally relevant film.
Kirishima Satoshi, a member of a notorious ’70s terrorist group, may have finally been found after nearly 5 decades in hiding.
Internationally famed director Kitano Takeshi is back with his new samurai epic, Kubi. The violent, darkly funny film has some surprises in store for viewers.
In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.
After a decade, master director Miyazaki Hayao is back with a full-length animated film. How does the mysterious How Do You Live stack up?
Kore-eda Hirokazu is back with his first Japanese-language film in five years – a rumination on our limited perception of the lives of others.
Japan has a noted drinking culture. Yet, as Japan modernized, a surprising number embraced the foreign concept of alcohol prohibition.
Shinkai Makoto, famed director of Your Name and more, is back with yet another breathtakingly beautiful anime film. How does Suzume stack up?
Japan is often described as a one-party, conservative state – and yet, for over a decade, a highly popular socialist led the government of Tokyo. Meet Governor Minobe.
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