“The nail that sticks out shall be hammered down” is nowadays an almost overused proverb to describe the conformity of Japanese society. The...
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Toda is an independent documentary filmmaker based in London and Osaka whose work focuses on marginalized communities. Her films have screened on BBC...
It devastated a nation and left billions across the world speechless. Swallowing whole regions deep into the sea, the merciless waters claimed the lives of...
“Some things I cannot resist filming, they demand it.” Ever since the arrival of film as a medium and as an art, the possibilities of it have been...
“I'll take the university exam.” “Where?” “Anywhere but here.” Even though the natural catastrophes are no longer present...
Although the vast plethora of Japanese dramas dealing with dysfunctional families has offered a number of contemporary masterpieces, I always found a fault in...
“We are the minority.” To many, Japan is still a country of vast variety and diversity. Given the influx of popular culture, a Western view of...
The eyes of the whole world keep turning towards Asia, whose political and cultural significance rapidly increases year by year. Once again, Five Flavours...
The family drama has always been one of the flagships of Japanese cinema, with local filmmakers having perfected a style that was initiated in the 50's and was...
Now in its 12th year, JAPAN CUTS continues to grow as the largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema in North America. Bringing a wide range of the best...