Nippon no Sengo

2.0

Twisted Justice

6.4

Movie follows 26 years in the life of a chief inspector until his arrest. He works for the Hokkaido Prefectural Police and is called the "black chief inspector."

Saiai no Hito: The Other Side of Nihon Chinbotsu

7.1

This side story from "Japan Sinks: People of Hope" retells the story of the aspiring painter (also a part-time waitress), Ai, who encounters the newly resident doctor, Kiseki, in her workplace; and a hidden message…

Hafu

7.8

Until about two decades ago hafu (meaning “half-Japanese”) were viewed with a mixture of awe, envy, a bit of suspicion and a barrage of other emotions, some positive and some not. Now, mixed-race people are no…

Oda Nobunaga

7.2

The show follows the early years of Japanese warlord hero Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century. As a young man Oda was not seen as the right heir to the Oda clan, but through a masterful political marriage arranged by…

Animals: Kikoku-hen

7.5

Umi and Kazao are finally dating. Umi spends days deepening her love with Kazao, who is overseas, through video calls, and feels lonely that he can't get in touch with her. When she discusses the situation with her…

Goemon

7.1

"Goemon" is based on the life of Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary 16th-century ninja warrior and bandit, who stole valuables and gave them to the poor. There is little historical information on Goemon's life, and thus…

The Emperor in August

7.1

In July, 1945, during the end of World War II, Japan is forced to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A cabinet meeting has continued through days and nights, but a decision cannot be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs…

Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan

8.0

Fifteen years ago, a female child was kidnapped on the way from school. At that time, Saegusa Kento, who was a first-grader in elementary school, witnessed the girl being taken away. A few days later, the girl was…

Good Doctor

8.3

Shindo Minato has savant syndrome. His memory is amazing, but he has difficulty communicating with other people. When Shindo Minato was little, he dreamed of becoming a doctor. He met Doctor Shiga Akira and he wanted…

Maakii

Maakii is a native Okinawan musician in Japan who was formerly the vocalist and songwriter for the Okinawa-based band High and Mighty Color. She was the youngest member of the band. She has an older brother who introduced her to the world of music and anime. When she performed at a concert in Okinawa…

Heath

Heath was the bassist of X Japan from 1992 up until his death. In November of 2023, it was announced Heath passed away from cancer in late October.

Sonha

Sonha is a third generation Korean in Japan. He is mostly active in theater and participated in the launch of the theater company, "Hyottoko Ranbu." While playing an active part in theater, he has also appeared in movies and TV dramas. In 2011, he changed his stage name Cho Sung Ha, stylised as チョウ・ソンハ,…

Ando Yu

He was a contestant on Produce 101 Japan.

Shibata Tsunekichi

Tsunekichi Shibata was one of Japan's first filmmakers. He worked for the photographer Shirō Asano and the Konishi Camera shop, the first in Japan to import a motion picture camera. Along with Kanzo Shirai, he made the earliest films in Japan, mostly of geisha, Ginza, and selections of scenes from…

Jennifer Chu

Jennifer Chu was born in Japan and has mixed blood. However, she is a Taiwanese model and actress. After appearing in "Blackie's Teenage Club", she took the chance to debut. She participated in many advertisements, MVs, and more. She became popular after attaining the lead role in the movie, "Winds…

Suzuki Chinami

Suzuki Chinami is a model from Japan. She also works as a television presenter and actress.

Iwamoto Yuji

Yuji Iwamoto is a composer born in Japan in 1986. He started playing jazz guitar at the age of 12 and has been playing in a large jazz ensemble band for more than 10 years. At the age of 18, He went on to work as a guitarist playing in several jazz clubs in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto area. From 2011, He…

Kawamura Genki

Genki Kawamura is the leading producer in Japan, whose credit also includes screenwriter, director, author, creative director, and showrunner. He is currently producing for Paramount Studios alongside JJ Abrams, the Hollywood live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's "your name." with Eric Heisserer…

Terao Koshin

Terao Koshin participant in Produce 101 Japan season 2 and placed #17. He became a member of Lapone Boys on December 17 2021.