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Here are the highest-grossing films in Japan so far in 2025

Koji Fukada's masterful 2016 film, Harmonium, re-imagines the Japanese family drama genre

Lawrence of Arabia Let's talk about Japanese film posters. If you're a cinema enthusiast, particularly interested in films beyond Hollywood, you've likely encountered one of the pillars of world cinema: Japan. From timeless classics like "Ran," "Tokyo Story," and "Akira," to contemporary hits such as "Still Walking," "Godzilla Minus One," and "Drive My Car," Japanese cinema remains a constant presence in the cinematic landscape. Japan's film industry has not only influenced f

NetflixJP - Extremely Inappropriate Netflix has become a popular source for streaming movies and TV shows from all over the world. One country that has continued to produce entertaining content is Japan. With its unique culture and captivating storytelling, Japanese movies and TV shows have become increasingly popular on the streaming platform. In this series, I will explore some of my recent favorites from the Land of the Rising Sun. Please keep in mind that not all of these

In 2022, I made a YouTube video called “Film Diaries” , which, as the name suggests, was meant to be a personal log of everything I’d...

©︎Kouji Miura/SHUEISHA, Blue Box Film Partners Let me start this preview by saying I'm not a manga reader, nor do I plan to be. Don't get me wrong—I have nothing but respect for the medium and the art that provides inspiration and creativity to not just the anime industry, but also to many J-dramas. However, for me, nothing beats watching a great anime adaptation of a manga. The soundtrack, the opening, the voice acting, and in some cases, the stunning animation all combine t