Movies and TvShows featuring "american-in-japan" theme.
A Western journalist in Tokyo takes on one of the city's most powerful crime bosses and faces challenges in his career and personal life as he uncovers dark secrets. He delves into specific cases, including the search for a killer and an expose on a notorious figure, while also facing death threats and uncovering corruption.
Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.
Tetris (2023) is a movie that tells the story of how one of the world's most popular video games, Tetris, found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pazhitnov join forces in the USSR, risking it all to bring it to the masses. The movie explores their journey, from Henk Rogers marketing his own video game at a show in Las Vegas, to obtaining the Tetris rights in Japan, to striking a partnership with Nintendo. It showcases the challenges they face, including betrayal, corruption, and threats to their families. Despite the obstacles, they persevere and ultimately succeed in making Tetris an enormous success worldwide.
Black Rain follows a tough New York cop, Nick Conklin, who accidentally allows a Japanese gangster to escape custody, leading to an internal affairs investigation. In order to capture the criminal, Conklin travels to Osaka, Japan, where he must navigate through a language barrier and a culture clash. Along the way, he teams up with a Japanese detective and gets entangled in the dangerous world of the Yakuza. As the stakes get higher, Conklin must fight to bring the criminal to justice before it's too late.
In the aftermath of World War II, a scientist in post-war Germany conducts experiments using the heart of Frankenstein. When the heart is irradiated by a nuclear blast, it grows into a giant monster. The creature, known as Frankenstein's Monster, goes on a rampage in Japan, destroying everything in its path. It is up to a team of scientists and military personnel to stop the monster before it destroys humanity.
In The Sea of Trees, a man named Arthur Brennan travels to the Aokigahara Forest, also known as the Suicide Forest, in Japan with the intention of taking his own life. However, he encounters a lost Japanese man named Takumi Nakamura and they decide to help each other find their way out. As they navigate through the forest, they reflect on their lives, their regrets, and their desire for a fresh start. Through their journey, they discover the beauty and importance of life.
Sayonara is a 1957 movie set in post-war Japan during the Korean War. It tells the story of an Air Force officer who falls in love with a Japanese woman. The couple faces challenges and racial prejudice due to their interracial relationship. The film explores cultural differences and the impact of the war on their lives.
Old Dogs follows the story of two business partners, Charlie and Dan, who suddenly find themselves taking care of twin children. They struggle to balance their bachelor lifestyles with the responsibilities of parenting, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and challenges. Along the way, they navigate through a variety of hilarious situations including accidents, prison, and even an encounter with a gorilla. Through it all, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of family.
Fukushima 50 is a dramatic movie that depicts the incredible bravery and sacrifice of the nuclear power plant workers who risked their lives to prevent a catastrophic meltdown after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The film follows the struggles and challenges faced by the Fukushima 50 as they battle against time, radiation, and unimaginable adversity to prevent a nuclear disaster.
Oozora Haruka, who's just moved to Okinawa, is generally cheerful and optimistic, but there's one thing she feels insecure about: she's taller than most other girls. Her cousin Higa Kanata also has one hang-up: she had to quit her beach volleyball because she was too short. The mismatched cousins find themselves paired up as a beach volleyball team.
In The Hunted (1995), a doctor finds herself on the run from a dangerous cult after witnessing a horrific act. As she tries to stay alive, she becomes embroiled in a blood feud between two factions, leading to a thrilling battle of honor and destiny.
In post-war Japan, an American ex-soldier returns to Tokyo and gets caught up in a web of crime, espionage, and personal drama. He must navigate the dangerous world of the black market and confront his past while trying to protect a young girl caught in the crossfire. As tensions rise between the Japanese and American occupation forces, he finds himself entangled in a political conspiracy and must fight for his survival.
After a giant monster, Godzilla, is awakened by nuclear tests, it goes on a rampage and destroys Tokyo. It's up to a team of scientists and a reporter to find a way to stop this monstrous creature before it causes further destruction.
Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell is a horror sci-fi movie about a horrifying alien invasion that takes place in Japan. The story follows a researcher who discovers unknown objects that possess the ability to control people's minds. As chaos unfolds, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Mr. Baseball is a comedy movie that follows the story of a baseball player who is traded to a team in Japan. He faces cultural differences and struggles to fit in with his new teammates. As he adjusts to the new country and team, he learns valuable life lessons and finds unexpected love.
A single father and FBI agent seeks revenge on a crime boss after his wife is murdered. He must also protect his son who has been kidnapped by a hate group. As they board a plane, it is hijacked by the crime boss's henchmen, leading to a tense situation. The father must find a way to save his son and take down the crime boss before it's too late.
On April 1, 1945, the United States military launched its invasion of the main island of Okinawa, the start of a battle that was to last 12 weeks and claim the lives of some 240,000 people. This film depicts the Battle through the eyes of Japanese and American soldiers who fought each other on the same battlefield, along with Okinawa civilians who were swept up in the fighting. The film also depicts the history of discrimination and oppression forced upon Okinawa by the American and Japanese governments. Carrying up to the current controversy over the construction of a new base at Henoko, the film explores the root causes of the widespread disillusionment and anger expressed by many Okinawans. This ambitious documentary was directed by the American John Junkerman, long-term resident of Japan and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker. Okinawa: The Afterburn is a heartfelt plea for peace and an expression of deep respect for the unyielding spirit of the Okinawa people.
During World War II, an American newspaper reporter in Tokyo uncovers a plot by the Japanese government to take over the world. He becomes the target of assassination attempts as he tries to expose the truth.
An American model is pursued by Yakuza gangsters when she writes a book about her experience modeling in Japan.
When a young boy goes missing in Japan, an American diplomat and a local fisherman set out on a daring rescue mission, forming an unlikely friendship along the way.