Japan’s surprise box-office hit dominates the Japan Academy Awards — but at the Oscars, “Kokuho” comes away with just one nomination. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/23/entertainment-news/oscar-nominations-kokuho-academy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #entertainmentnews #japanesefilm #kokuho #kabuki #records #leesangil #awards #japanacademyfilmprize #academyawards
Japan’s largest film festival kicks off Oct. 27 with stories of courage, resilience and love — from the Himalayas to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/24/film/tokyo-international-film-festival-hamnet-climbing-for-life/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #filmfestivals #japanesefilm #tiff #tokyo #chloezhao #leesangil #kokuho