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TV & Film

1 May 2026

Kokuho Explained: The Cost of a National Treasure

Why did Kokuho become Japan's highest-grossing live-action film? We explore this cinematic masterpiece's connection to kabuki to find out....

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    A Pale View of Hills: Rewriting memory and grief

    A Pale View of Hills moves between post-war Nagasa...

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    A Pale View of Hills moves between post-war Nagasa...

    Written by: Keziah Maru

    11 March 2026
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    Rental Family: Learning to Love Japan

    Hikari’s Rental Family is a gentle comedy that use...

    Rental family a tender human story
    Hikari’s Rental Family is a gentle comedy that use...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    2 March 2026
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    Kurosawa’s The Idiot, More Than an Adaptation

    Akira Kurosawa’s The Idiot not only reimagines Dos...

    Akira Kurosawa's The Idiot is an underrated film in his body of work.
    Akira Kurosawa’s The Idiot not only reimagines Dos...

    Written by: Santiago Campodonico

    24 January 2026
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Japan on Screen: Stories, Cinema & Shows Not to Miss

Japan’s influence on global screen culture is undeniable—from art-house cinema and classic samurai epics to binge-worthy dramas and Studio Ghibli masterpieces. Japanese TV and film offer a rich, emotional, and often philosophical storytelling experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

In our TV & Film section, we explore the evolving landscape of Japanese screen media. Find feature articles, reviews, retrospectives, and cultural commentary on iconic directors, must-watch series, anime adaptations, and the deeper themes that make Japanese storytelling so unique.

This is your front row seat to Japan’s cinematic universe—where folklore, futurism, and human drama meet in unforgettable ways.

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    The Human Condition, A Truly Anti-war Film

    Can a film be Anti-war? François Truffaut claimed it was impossible, but Masaki Kobayashi’s The Huma...

    By: Santiago Campodonico

    18 December 2025
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    Noh’s Presence and Power in Japanese Cinema

    Behind Japan’s calm frames and lingering silences lies a much older stage language of rhythm, masks,...

    By: Santiago Campodonico

    4 December 2025
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