Japanese Cinema

When scores of penguins suddenly appear in this rural Japanese village, it is a little like “Magnolia,” but exponentially cuter. In fact, these penguins might just save our world as ...

Given the more rigid social norms, it must be especially difficult coming to terms with personal and professional ...

“Ugetsu” is one of a handful of Japanese films that prove supernatural “horror” films can indeed reach the ...

When it released in 1985, "Tampopo" launched the culinary movie trend--for good reason.

"Miss Hokusai" is wonderfully elegant tear-jerker and is recommended for everyone.

Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi captures the epic quality of everyday life in his memorable five-hour long drama "Happy ...

Recommended for refined food-and-drink palates, “Kampai! For the Love of Sake” opens Aug 19 in New York.

Only Japanese cinema could produce such an effortlessly uplifting film about a fractured family like "Our Little Sister."

“Sweet Bean” is lovingly crafted and richly rewarding.