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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.

My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live

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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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