The 26th NHK Asadora. Shimazaki Kayo is a woman from Hagi, Yamaguchi, who joins the Takarazuka Revue, a Japanese all-female musical theater troupe based in Takarazuka, Hyougo Prefecture, Japan. Women play all roles in lavish, Broadway-style productions of Western-style musicals, and sometimes stories adapted from shoujo manga and Japanese folktales.

Set at the end of the 12th century when several wars for control of Japan disrupted a long era of peace, this tale of "Heike" (another name for the Taira clan) focuses on Taira Kiyomori who fights alongside other members of his clan to at first successfully overcome the Minamoto clan and their bid for power. Battles and intrigue abound, as the puppet Emperor and Buddhist monks take sides in the power struggle. At issue is Kiyomori's parentage, not an unusual problem for the nobility in that era where clandestine liaisons among courtiers and the upper classes were common.

Kaze to kumo to Niji to deals with the Heian period in Japan. Based on Chōgorō Kaionji`s novels Taira no Masakado and Umi to Kaze to Niji to. The drama was made by Go Kato`s request. The story chronicles the life of Taira no Masakado . The story begins with Masakado′s childhood. Masakado happens to meet Fujiwara no Hidesato, and he thinks that he want to be great Samurai like Hidesato in the future.

Kwaidan is an anthology of four supernatural horror stories set in feudal Japan. The stories explore themes of love, revenge, and the supernatural. Each story brings a unique perspective on the human condition and the consequences of one's actions. From vengeful ghosts to supernatural encounters, Kwaidan takes viewers on a haunting journey through Japanese folklore.

The Sword of Doom follows the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue, a samurai with no morals or sense of honor. As he travels through feudal Japan, he leaves a trail of violence and destruction in his wake. With a ruthless disregard for life, Ryunosuke's path is one of nihilism and chaos.

Set during World War II, a Chinese soldier works at an ore mine in Manchuria and faces ethical conflicts, forced labor, and the brutality of the Japanese occupation.

In the final installment of the 'Human Condition' trilogy, a soldier named Kaji finds himself in a Japanese prison camp in Manchuria during World War II. He is torn between his duty as a soldier and his moral principles, as he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Japanese army. Kaji tries to maintain his humanity and help his fellow prisoners, but he is faced with difficult choices that test his resolve. As the war comes to an end, he prays for forgiveness and redemption.

In the second installment of The Human Condition trilogy, a Japanese soldier named Kaji continues his journey through the horrors of World War II. He faces the challenges of trench warfare, the occupation of China, desertion, and the cruelty of his fellow soldiers. Along the way, he also discovers love and literature as means of escapism. This powerful film explores the true cost of war and the human spirit's ability to endure.

Ten years into a marriage, the wife is disappointed by the husband's lack of financial success, meaning she has to work and can't treat herself and the husband finds the wife slovenly and mean-spirited: she neither cooks not cleans particularly well and is generally disagreeable. In turn, he alternately ignores her and treats her as a servant. Neither is particularly happy, not helped by their unsatisfactory lodgers. The husband is easily seduced by an ex-colleague, a widow with a small child who needs some security, and considers leaving his wife.

The End of Summer tells the story of a widower who must navigate the complexities of running a small brewery while dealing with the loss of his wife. As he grapples with the existential loneliness of old age, he also confronts the challenges posed by modernization and changing traditions. The film explores themes of family relationships, honor, infidelity, and the struggle between preserving the past and embracing the future.

In 19th century Tokyo, a samurai seeks revenge for his father's murder. He navigates the treacherous world of scheming and deception, using his skills in kendo and martial arts to track down the killer. As he uncovers the truth, he faces a series of violent encounters and sword fights, leading him closer to his goal. Based on a true story and novel, this action-packed jidaigeki film explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice in feudal Japan.

Ultra-perky model likes single freedom but feels ryosai kenbo ("good wife, wise mother") pressure, exemplified by her bored-to-tears sister.

In this Japanese drama, a village girl goes to Tokyo and becomes a hooker to support her ailing mother. While there she meets an unmarried teacher (at least he says he's unmarried) and falls in love. When she learns that he lied and is married to a woman whose child was fathered by another man, she is crushed. He returns to his wife. The woman becomes more distraught when she learns her uncle has misused the money she has sent. As the final straw, her mother dies, and the girl becomes sick.

Three stories revolve around independence, a man searching for his wife, and a poor craftsman trying to make money.

1962 Japanese movie

This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.

One of Japan's most popular stories is the tale of Kutsukake Tokijiro, a traveling gambler who finds that he must take care of the wife and child of a yakuza he had been forced by the code of the gamblers to fight man to man. In a brilliant performance from super-star Ichikawa Raizo, with strong support from two of the greats from Toho, Shimura Takashi (7 Samurai) and Aratama Michiyo (Sword of Doom) the heartfelt story reaches new heights. Tokijiro, having learned the true nature of the boss to whom he was obligated for having spent a night and eaten at the gang's headquarters takes up arms against them in a running battle fought across the back roads of the entire nation. Another powerful rendition of this superb story, it is not to be missed!

Set in the postwar turmoil, Akasaka no shimai paints a vivit portrait of the life of three sisters who struggle to live in Tokyo.

In the sequel to Human Revolution, a businessman finds himself entangled in the world of religion and superstition. As he strives to establish his empire, he must navigate the treacherous waters of the acolytes, yakuza, and a mysterious Japanese woman who poses a formidable threat.