The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026

In winter 1979, the four TAKEZAWA sisters reunite upon learning an unsettling family secret: their daring father, now over seventy, seems to have a mistress — and even a love child!

Based on the real-life “Blue Boy Incident,” Blue Boy Trial sheds light on a ground-breaking case exploring the legality of gender-affirming surgery.

Mamoru Sasaki discovers that his colleague is taking advantage of his position. To verify the truth, he visits the woman’s home and unexpectedly falls in love with her.

Master Bakin as he recounts his fantasy epic about a group of warriors who, each carrying a magical prayer orb and who embark on a harsh journey to fight the curse laid upon a powerful clan.

A retired professor spends his days cooking, occasionally entertaining former students. Until he receives a mysterious message on his computer hinting at impending danger.

In this tender anime a man with a criminal past seeks a new beginning in life — but can he really become someone beyond himself?

After his father’s death, Goichi goes to the Shukaku Temple to receive training to become a priest. However, he is disappointed by what he sees, prompting him to take an extreme step.