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Young prosecutor Keiichiro Okino, portrayed by Kazunari Ninomiya, joins the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office’s division that handles violent crimes. He is excited to collaborate with his idol, Takeshi Mogami, played…

In July 1945, as World War II nears its conclusion, Japan is compelled to consider the Potsdam Declaration. Despite prolonged cabinet discussions, a resolution remains elusive. The United States drops…

“Kakekomi” explores the narratives of women in Edo during the 1800s who flee from their violent spouses and partners, seeking sanctuary at Tokeiji, a monastery located in Kamakura.

In this intense thriller directed by Takashi Miike, a team of police officers is tasked with protecting a high-profile murder suspect as they transport him across Japan. The suspect, played…

A poignant exploration of life and death, this film follows Daigo Kobayashi, a cellist who finds himself out of work and reluctantly takes a job as a nōkanshi, a traditional…

This 1985 Japanese film, directed by Jūzō Itami, is a unique blend of comedy and drama that revolves around the quest to create the perfect bowl of ramen. The story…

Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Set in 19th-century Japan, this film follows the journey of a young and arrogant doctor, Noboru Yasumoto, who is assigned to a rural clinic run by the enigmatic and compassionate…