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Junichi Okada Enjoyed Filming New Cop Thriller
Having starred in many blockbusters, actor Junichi Okada is now one of the faces of the Japanese fil...
June 16, 2023
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Koji Yakusho Speaks of Cannes Triumph Delight in Tokyo
Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the ...
June 14, 2023
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Pioneering Action Star Etsuko Shihomi Graces Stage in Tokyo
Never did I imagine such a day would come in my lifetime. Kanreki Matsuri 14, the latest edition of ...
June 9, 2023
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Koji Yakusho’s Cannes Award Delights Shibuya Ward Mayor
Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward Ken Hasebe expressed his excitement over Koji Yakusho winning the Best...
June 1, 2023
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Yuji Sakamoto Wins Best Screenplay Award at Cannes
CANNES, France — Yuji Sakamoto won the Best Screenplay award for “Kaibutsu” (Monster) at the 76th Ca...
May 28, 2023
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Japan’s Koji Yakusho Wins Best Actor Award for ‘Perfect Days’ at Cannes
Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his role in “...
May 28, 2023
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‘Perfect Days’ Starring Koji Yakusho Shown in Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France — The film “Perfect Days” starring Koji Yakusho, was officially screened at the 76th ...
May 26, 2023
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Mitsuki Takahata Savors Vampire-Human Love Tale
Suspense drama “Unknown” depicts the “ultimate love” of a married couple who share a hidden truth. M...
May 26, 2023
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Hirokazu Koreeda, Screenwriter Trade Praise at Cannes
CANNES, France — Following the official screening of “Kaibutsu” (“Monster”) at the 76th Cannes Film ...
May 19, 2023
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Kyoko Yoshine Wears Emotions on Her Sleeve While Acting
Kyoko Yoshine sees herself as the type of actress who goes with her intuition. “Just thinking wit...
May 12, 2023
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Anison Concert Shows Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel
Tsuyoshi Matsubara, left, and Mayumi Gojo sing at Gomatsumatsuri in Tokyo in April. By Mishio Suzuki...
May 12, 2023
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Japanese Director Reveals Tragedies Faced by Children in Poorest Philippine Communities
A documentary by a Japanese director capturing the difficult lives of children in some of the poores...
May 11, 2023
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Japanese Animated Films “Suzume” and “The First Slam Dunk” Prove Hit in China
The Yomiuri ShimbunPeople line up at a concession stand near a “Suzume” poster at a movie theater in...
May 5, 2023
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Seto Wins Award for Best Actress at Moscow Film Festival
MOSCOW (Jiji Press) — Actress Kaho Seto won the Best Actress award at the 45th Moscow International ...
April 28, 2023
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‘Mini-theaters’ Offer Movie Fans in Japan Places to Gather
There are said to be more and more unique “mini-theaters” these days, where visitors can enjoy more ...
April 27, 2023
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