‘Kokuho’ Creates Opening for Japan's Film Industry with Lavish Depiction of Kabuki

By Takamichi Asakawa and Misako Takeda/ Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
16:54 JST,
December 26, 2025
This year, Japan’s film industry was dominated by “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-il. The film centered on the world of kabuki and got younger people interested in Japan’s traditional performing arts. It broke the box office record for a Japanese live-action film, grossing over ¥18.1 billion and beat...
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