All Japan articles
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NewsJapan’s Toei, Thailand’s M Studio, Korea’s Showbox team for horror ‘The Long Hair In The Attic’
EXCLUSIVE: The film is based on a Japanese manga by prominent artist Junji Ito.
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FeaturesHirokazu Koreeda talks AI-inspired new film ‘Sheep In The Box’ and his Cannes nerves: "It can be a tough crowd"
”I still get nervous every time I premiere a film in Cannes. It can be a tough crowd”.
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Reviews‘Nagi Notes’ review: A stranger unsettles a rural Japanese community in Koji Fukada’s subdued drama
Fukada’s Cannes Competition premiere stars Shizuka Ishibash and Takako Matsu
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FeaturesCannes 2026: Japan hot projects
Japan has a bumper crop in the festival’s official selection from its leading auteurs, alongside projects from renowned horror and thriller directors at the market.
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PromotionCannes Marché to showcase the future of anime
The popularity of Japanese animation is at an all-time high, with the Marché hosting industry leaders and upcoming projects to showcase what the future holds for anime.
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NewsNikkatsu takes blind couple drama ‘Black Coffee’ to Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: Reza Rahadian and Sha Ine Febriyanti star in the Indonesian drama.
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FeaturesJapan’s expanded incentive proves a boost to international film and TV production
The incentive, launched in 2023 following a pilot scheme, now has a two-year window, expanded from the previous one-year arrangement.
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NewsHirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes Competition sci-fi ‘Sheep In The Box’ picked up for UK-Ireland
The Japanese sci-fi drama follows a married couple who decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
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PromotionJapan to spotlight six rising filmmakers at Cannes
The programme falls under the Japan Creator Support Fund’s Film & Animation Section and is operated by Unijapan.
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Promotion10 Japanese producers in Cannes looking for international partners
Marking Japan’s selection as the country of honour at this year’s Marché du Film, a delegation of 10 producers are in Cannes to forge fresh connections with international partners.
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NewsFrance’s Cinefrance Studios outlines expansion into sales
The Paris outfit is in Cannes looking to acquire director-driven upscale arthouse films from all territories.
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News‘Detective Conan: Fallen Angel Of The Highway’ scores UK-Ireland deal with Trinity CineAsia
EXCLUSIVE: The animated feature marks the 29th instalment of the Japanese anime franchise.
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FeaturesGaga president Satomi Odake talks Koreeda at Cannes and boosting the appeal of film
The established producer and distributor is also making moves into North America.
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NewsLucky Number acquires Sabu’s detective comedy ‘Arrested Memory’
EXCLUSIVE: Taiwanese star Ethan Juan plays a police detective
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NewsJapan’s ‘Fujiko’ wins best film at Udine’s Far East Film Festival 2026
Further winners included ‘The Seoul Guardians’ and ‘The King’s Warden’.
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NewsCannes teams with TIFFCOM to launch Japan IP Market
The three-day platform will include a keynote seminar on the future of Japanese IP in global adaptations.
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NewsKiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘The Samurai And The Prisoner’ lands US distribution ahead of Cannes premiere
Based on award-winning historical novel ‘Kokurojo’, the film marks Kurosawa’s first period drama.
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NewsHiroyasu Ando to exit as Tokyo film festival chairman, replaced by Takeo Hisamatsu
Chairman Ando led a transformation of the festival, including the relocation of the main festival venue.
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NewsJapan’s K2 Pictures unveils Nanako Hirose’s throuple drama ‘Between Two Lovers’
The Japanese filmmaker is a former protégé of Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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NewsShinya Tsukamoto readies Vietnam veteran drama ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’
Tatyana Ali also stars in the real-life story of anti-war activist Allen Nelson.