To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Kiki's Delivery Service, we speak to young women around the world who’ve been touched by Kiki's coming-of-age journey....
Okuyama Hiroshi's debut feature 'Jesus' deals with weighty religious themes from the perspective of a schoolboy grappling with the concept of faith....
Japanese films Shoplifters and It Comes are more alike than their genres let on. We explore all the ways these two films unpack its themes of parenthood....
Aoi Miyazaki's quiet acting strength and cheerful persona have made her one of Japan's top stars. We look back on some of her best film performances....
70 years ago, Akira Kurosawa made a detective story for the ages. We explore Stray Dog's legacy today and how it transcended the crime genre in 1947....