Japan Archives: 01/2024

Nobody Knows - Hirokazu Kore-eda - 2004

The tragic true story behind Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Nobody Knows’

One of Japan’s most shocking cases.

Jan 31, 2024

Tampopo - 1985 - Juzo Itami

The sheer eroticism of the egg yolk scene in ‘Tampopo’

Seriously hot in the most culinary of ways.

Jan 30, 2024

YĪN YĪN - 2024 - Jonas Loelmann

YĪN YĪN recommend their favourite Japanese alternative albums

“Proof that Asian and European sounds are an exciting blend.”

Jan 26, 2024

Tetsuo- The Iron Man - 1989 - Shinya Tsukamoto

‘Tetsuo: The Iron Man’: The experimental and incredibly influential Japanese oddity

A remarkable achievement.

Jan 25, 2024

Phew - the life and times of Japan's ultimate punk

Phew: the life and times of Japan’s ultimate punk

A genius of experimental music.

Jan 22, 2024

Azuma Kabuki Musicians, 1954 - The Japanese masterpiece that inspired modern experimental

Azuma Kabuki Musicians, 1954: The Japanese masterpiece that inspired modern experimental

An unforgettable record.

Jan 16, 2024

The 20 most highly-anticipated movies of 2024

The 20 most highly-anticipated movies of 2024

There’s a wealth of quality on the way in 2024

Jan 8, 2024