Atsuko Okatsuka drops new comedy special Father on Hulu
Japanese-American comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has dropped her second stand-up special “Father”, premiering June 13 on Hulu. Filmed live at the El Continue reading…
Category: TV/Film
Our expert guide to the cinematic landscapes of Japan. From the latest streaming premieres to in-depth coverage of international film festivals and director-focused retrospectives, we explore the stories, craftsmanship, and cultural reach of Japanese film and TV.
Japan Society hosts free online talk with Tokyo Cowboy director Marc Marriott on June 4
Last year, Japan Society hosted the New York Premiere of Tokyo Cowboy, an independent film centered around U.S.-Japan understanding both in front Continue reading…
Takashi Miike brings Bad Lieutenant film series to Tokyo
Following in the footsteps of Abel Ferrara’s Bad Lieutenant (1992, starring Harvey Keitel) and Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New OrContinue reading…
JAPAN HOUSE LA exhibition puts focus on NHK’s cultural impact this June
Celebrating 100 years of broadcasting in Japan, JAPAN HOUSE LA will present NEO-JAPONISM – NHK’s Legacy in Cultural Preservation on June 7. TContinue reading…
Japan Society and Metrograph Announce: 30-film Retrospective on Mikio Naruse
Japan Society and Metrograph will co-present Mikio Naruse: The World Betrays Us, a 30-film retrospective devoted to Naruse, the “fourth great mastContinue reading…
Umi Shinonome makes TV drama debut in NHK Taiga drama Unbound
Umi Shinonome will make her dramatic acting debut in NHK’s historical television drama Unbound (Berabou Tsutaju Eiga no Yume-banashi). The cosplayContinue reading…
Japan Foundation presents free 2025 JFF online film festival
Japan Foundation has announced their 2025 online film festival for Japanese movie fans. This year’s films are divided into special features: BridgContinue reading…
Award-winning Japanese period drama JIN is (finally) streaming on Netflix
TBS’s outstanding TV drama JIN is now streaming on Netflix in the U.S. (starting December 1). The two-season series stars Takao Osawa as Jin MContinue reading…
Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki talks challenges and triumphs at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
Hosted by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki discusses the challenges and triumphs of working with a lean teamContinue reading…
Hoyaman’s endearing performances anchor quirky Japanese comedy (Film Review)
Hoyaman (Sayonara, Hoyaman) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of Japan Society’s “Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux” film serContinue reading…