Movies and TvShows featuring "american-occupation-of-japan" theme.

Emperor is based on the true story of General Douglas MacArthur as he investigates Emperor Hirohito's role in World War II and the surrender of Japan to the US military. The movie explores the complexity of US-Japanese relations and the challenges faced by both sides during the occupation.

Teke Teke is a horror movie about a high school student who encounters the Teke Teke, a mythical creature from Japanese urban legend. The Teke Teke is said to be the vengeful spirit of a girl who was cut in half by a train and now haunts those who encounter her. As the student tries to uncover the truth behind the legend, she realizes that she may be the next target of the Teke Teke.

Tokyo Sonata is a drama film that showcases the struggles and tensions within a middle-class family in Tokyo, Japan. The story revolves around the father's decision to hide his job loss and spend his days pretending to still be employed. Meanwhile, the mother starts working in a shopping mall and the older son joins the American army. The younger son discovers a secret and becomes a hostage in a stranger's house. As the family members deal with their individual problems, the movie explores themes of alienation, family relationships, and the impact of the American occupation of Japan.

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.

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.