Osaka art-house theater under fire for ‘roman porno’ screenings
By • April 17, 2012
Porn pics in residential area result in lawsuit
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Only porn theater in Tohoku reopens after earthquake
By • July 14, 2011
Ishinomaki Nikkatsu Pearl Cinema is back in business
Director Anh Hung Tran given free hand in adapting Haruki Murakami’s ‘Norwegian Wood’
By • December 11, 2010
Haruki Murakami is one of the world’s most celebrated authors. Yet in adapting what is his most autobiographical novel, “Norwegian Wood,” to the big screen, helmer Anh Hung Tran was given few restrictions by the novelist.
Japan poised to set box office record in 2010
By • December 8, 2010
Japan is looking to enjoy its best year ever at the box office, according to figures compiled by the Nikkei newspaper.
Tokyo Filmex wraps, ‘Love Addiction’ wins Grand Prize
By • November 29, 2010
The 11th Tokyo Filmex concluded on Sunday with its Grand Prize being awarded to the drama “Love Addition,” the third feature from helmer Nobuteru Uchida.
Sion Sono’s ‘Cold Fish’ nets Japan premiere at Tokyo Filmex
By • November 28, 2010
Getting its Japan premiere at Tokyo Filmex on Saturday was art-house helmer Sion Sono’s latest pic, the gore fest “Tsumetai Nettaigyo” (Cold Fish), which he said goes in a completely different direction from his last pic, “Love Exposure.”
Tokyo Filmex opens with ‘Uncle Boonmee’
By • November 21, 2010
Billing itself as a festival that seeks out the endless creativity and possibilities of cinema, the week-long Tokyo Filmex opened on Saturday in Chuo Ward.
Tokyo drifter: Yoichi Higashi goes ‘Wandering Home’
By • November 18, 2010
Veteran helmer Yoichi Higashi tackles the difficult subject of a family being torn apart by alcoholism in his latest film, the drama “Wandering Home.”
TIFF opens with ‘The Social Network,’ offers peek at ‘Tron: Legacy’
By • October 24, 2010
An estimated 3,200 film fans gathered on Saturday in the Roppongi entertainment district of Tokyo for the opening night of the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival, which will feature 15 films in its main competition.
Tokyo film fest to feature four world premieres in competition, honor Bruce Lee
By • October 2, 2010
The 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival will feature four world premieres in competition and pay tribute to martial arts film Bruce Lee with a special series to mark the 70th year of his birth.
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Distraught father-in-law wins incestuous consolation prize
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Proliferation of fake ID cards assist minors seeking work in sex trade
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Re-porn: AV industry relying on rising popularity of ‘mature’ actresses
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Out-call sex services in Tokyo compete for piece of papa-sans’ pensions
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Osaka ‘girl’s bar’ employed 12-year-old girl
