Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles.

The Japan Foundation's touring film program will present 26 Japanese features across U.K. venues, including Miike Takashi's latest film 'Sham.' ...

Japan is extending its film and television incentive program with enhanced provisions designed to attract more overseas productions.

The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film’s Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...

The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has become the latest major investor to back Tokyo-based K2 Pictures’ pioneering new film production fund, signaling growing institutional confidence in the company ...

Directed by Lee Sang-il and selected as Japan’s 2026 Oscar submission for best international feature, the three-hour, kabuki-theater-set drama has defied expectations and reignited the world’s ...

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic Kokuho has become Japan’s highest-grossing local live-action film of all time, after reaching $111.5m (¥17.38bn) over the country’s recent holiday weekend (November 22-24).

Two films find Japanese sensation Lily Franky working with Filipino actors and crew, allowing him to observe the growth of the Philippine movie industry MANILA, Philippines – Two Philippine ...

A poster for the Kabuki-themed film "Kokuho." (Photo courtesy of Toho Co.)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Kabuki-themed film "Kokuho" had earned 17.37 billion yen ($111 million) in revenue at the box office ...

The Japanese movie "Kokuho," which follows the life and career of a fictional kabuki performer, has broken Japan's box office record for a domestic live-action film set 22 years ago. "Kokuho," which ...

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the market with over $111M at the local box office. The Ken ...

The Japan Foundation has announced the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) 2025–26, which will take place across eight Indian cities starting this December. The Japanese Film Festival first began in 2016, ...