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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.

Michael Mann Tokyo Vice

Michael Mann talks Tokyo Vice at Japan House LA

July 30, 2021February 2, 2026 David Cirone

Film director Michael Mann (Heat, The Insider) talks about the practical elements of shooting film in Japan in a video interview presented by JapaContinue reading…

STray Dogs Takashi Miike Audition

Takashi Miike’s Audition homaged in popular Image comic Stray Dogs

July 15, 2021July 26, 2021 David Cirone

The best-selling Image Comics series Stray Dogs features an homage to Takashi Miike’s film Audition in the newly-released 4th printing of issue #4Continue reading…

Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland – Seasons 1 & 2 (Series Review)

December 22, 2020February 3, 2026 David Cirone

Alice in Borderland Seasons 1 & 2 Series Review by David Cirone Based on the manga series by Haro Aso, Alice in Borderland is a fun but fContinue reading…

Why Don't You Play In Hell Fumi Nikaido

Five bloody, delightful Japanese films streaming now from Alamo Drafthouse

May 31, 2020June 3, 2020 David Cirone

Alamo Drafthouse has curated a selection of top indie films now available for streaming via their Alamo on Demand online platform. While you’re waContinue reading…

BFI Japan 2020

BFI Japan 2020 programs top Japanese films from 1925 to present

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 David Cirone

The British Film Institute has crafted its newly-minted Japan 2020 celebration of Japanese cinema with a year-by-year timeline, taking a fresh appContinue reading…

Giri Haji Netflix

Giri/Haji goes heavy on theme, light on story (Series Review)

February 24, 2020January 28, 2026 David Cirone

Giri/Haji (“Duty”/”Shame”) is an ambitious, all-over-the-place crime thriller, as deeply conflicted about its identity as the series’ main charactContinue reading…

Jun Amaki

Jun Amaki – Interview (2019) Pt. 2

November 29, 2019February 5, 2026 David Cirone

Jun Amaki Interview by David Cirone Part 2 November 29, 2019 Continuing our interview with gravure model and actress Jun Amaki, as we talk aboutContinue reading…

Jun Amaki interview

Jun Amaki – Interview (2019) Pt. 1

November 22, 2019February 5, 2026 David Cirone

Jun Amaki Interview by David Cirone Part 1 November 22, 2019 Jun Amaki has emerged as a legend in the popular world of gravure modeling, andContinue reading…

Japan Cuts Hollywood 2019

JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD celebrates Japanese cinema with 3-day film festival

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 David Cirone

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan America Society of Southern California will present JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD, a three-day festival celebrating conteContinue reading…

The Outsider Netflix

Netflix’s The Outsider checks all the wrong boxes despite strong Japanese cast (Film Review)

March 12, 2019December 11, 2025 David Cirone

The Outsider Film Review by David Cirone Slickly-produced with flawless costume and set design, Netflix’s The Outsider is an emotionally emptyContinue reading…

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