2018 Berlin International Film Festival will feature 13 films from Japan
13 Japanese films have been invited to the 68th Berlin International Film Festival, including Ryuichi Sakamoto’s concert film async At The Park AvContinue 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.
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Series Review)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Series Review by David Cirone Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, based on the popular manga Shinya Shokudo, stands oContinue reading…
maidreamin featured in Fuji TV show Kuragehime
The cast of the Fuji TV program Kuragehime (“Princess Jellyfish”) dropped by maidreamin’s Ekimae store for a short dose of sweets in the romantic Continue reading…
Tokyo Idols (Film Review)
Tokyo Idols Film Review by David Cirone Tokyo Idols has an agenda, and that’s no spoiler. Starting with its slanted description on Netflix, fiContinue reading…
dLibrary Japan launches Japanese drama streaming service in North America
When dLibrary Japan’s ad showed up in my Facebook feed boasting legal streams of Doctor X, Sanada Maru, and Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai, I was on thContinue reading…
35-sai no Koukousei (Series Review)
35-sai no Koukousei Series Review by David Cirone No Dropping Out -Back to School at 35- (35-sai no Koukousei) aims for shock value and socialContinue reading…
Erina Kamiya walks red carpet for feature film debut
Kamen Joshi’s Erina Kamiya made her feature film debut in Umi ni nose ta Gazu no yume (“Gaz’s Dreams on the Sea”) at the 4th New Movie DirecContinue reading…
Suzu Hirose falls hard for Toma Ikuta in My Teacher (film trailer)
Warner Brothers Japan has released the English-subtitled trailer for the upcoming film adaptation My Teacher, based on the Sensei! …Suki ni NattContinue reading…
Hirokazu Koreeda’s Sandome no Satsujin selected for 74th Venice International Film Festival
Sandome no Satsujin (The Third Murder), starring Masaharu Fukuyama, has been selected for competition at the 74th Venice International Film FestivContinue reading…
Masami Nagasawa lets loose for Under Armour campaign
Actress Masami Nagasawa (Gintama, Sanada Maru, Proposal Daisakusen) goes all out (and all-in-the-pool) for the latest commercial for Under Armour.Continue reading…