Japanese Movies

  • Published on : 20/07/2017
  • by : Japan Experience

The 7th art in Japan

The Japanese film industry is one of the most fascinating in the world. From old masters to young generation, the directors sublimate the ordinary and the fantastic. A journey within the genres.

Japanese Movies

Watching history: taiga drama

Taiga dramas, or "river series", have been an institution on Japanese television for over 60 years.

My Neighbor Totoro

Travel in the footsteps of My Neighbor Totoro

Many places in Japan have been an inspiration to Hayao Miyazaki's movie "My Neighbor Totoro". From Mei and Satsuki's house, the two heroes of the film, to the forest of Sayama Hills.

Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio.

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

The modern Japanese actor best known abroad, Takeshi Kitano, with his face half paralyzed by a motorcycle accident, starred in several successful yakuza films, such as Hana-bi or the famous movie Z