Movies and TvShows featuring "hokkaido-japan" theme.
Golden Kamuy is set in post-war Japan, where a war veteran seeks a hidden treasure in Hokkaido. Along the way, he teams up with an Ainu girl and encounters various prisoners and war veterans. The story features a tattooed map that holds the key to the treasure as they face deadly enemies and navigate through the treacherous terrain of Hokkaido.
The Naked Director is a TV show based on the true story of a Japanese director in the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases his journey of ambition, business struggles, and personal life, including his relationships with unfaithful wives and involvement with the Yakuza. The show also explores the taboo world of pornography and its impact on the director's career.
A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori, who happened to be in Hakodate, are on the case to capture Kid. Coincidentally the family lawyer of Onoe is found murdered in the warehouse district, apparently slaughtered by a Japanese sword. The suspect is an investor/arms dealer who is said to be after Onoe family’s hidden treasure. In the North among cherry blossoms, the exciting hunt for treasure begins!
On the Hokkaido frontier, a war veteran and Ainu girl race against misfits and military renegades to find treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws.
Snowflakes aren’t the only things dropping in Hokkaido—so are jaws, thanks to the super adorable gals who are turning the icy north into a hotbed of fashion and fun. Brace yourself for a winter storm of laughs, love, and killer outfits as these gals prove that being cute is an all-season affair. Here, frostbite meets fashionista!
Love Letter (1995) tells the story of Hiroko, a woman who writes a letter to a deceased lover and unexpectedly receives a response. As she uncovers the mystery behind the letter, Hiroko navigates through her own grief and finds love in unexpected places.
After losing her fiancé in an accident, Saeko feels an inexplicable connection to a stranger — who, by a twist of fate, received his heart and memories.
Be immersed in nature's beauty. Discover Hokkaido at its wildest and best as our presenter guides you through its amazing experiences.
Crying Freeman is a movie based on the manga of the same name. It follows the story of a skilled hitman named Freeman who falls in love with a woman named Emu and becomes caught in the middle of a power struggle between the Yakuza and a Chinese crime syndicate. As the story unfolds, Freeman must navigate the dangerous world of organized crime while trying to protect the ones he cares about.
A legendary combination of six out-of-control guys go on a special romantic and hectic school trip.
Before becoming a manga artist, Hiromu Arakawa spent seven years working as a farmer in Hokkaido. Well acquainted with the many emotions that are part and parcel of agricultural work, she captures the harsh realities of Japanese dairy farming while also shedding light on this tough and powerful way of life in a series of sidesplitting episodes. Known for numerous works in which she celebrates the joys of life, in this essay-style comic Arakawa reveals her own roots and little-known truths about farming life.
Asahiyama Zoo, in Hokkaido, is facing a financial crisis and the zoo director and keepers try everything to save the zoo from closing down.
In 19th century Japan, a retired samurai living a peaceful life in Hokkaido is forced back into action when a group of outlaws threatens his village. With the help of his old comrades, he embarks on a deadly mission to seek vengeance and protect those he cares about.
Yakuza gangsters Himuro and Tamura arrive in Hokkaido to look for clues behind a murder, leading to a mysterious man working for the Russian mafia.
A factory owner is brutally murdered and a man with a criminal record is accused of the crime. The lawyer defending the suspect delves deep into the case, searching for the truth amidst a web of secrets and lies. As the trial unfolds, the lawyer uncovers shocking revelations and must navigate the complexities of the legal system to uncover the real killer.
A young Japanese girl moves from Tokyo to Hokkaido with her single father and learns to live off the grid. She faces challenges and forms new relationships in her journey towards independence.
Hanamizuki is a heartwarming film that tells the story of a young girl named Sae who falls in love with a boy named Kouhei during her summer vacation in a small village in Japan. As their relationship blossoms, they face various obstacles and challenges that test their love. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful countryside, Hanamizuki explores the themes of young love, dreams, and the power of fate.
Wataru, his woman Kotoe and daughter Shiori are ranchers and dairy farmers in Hokkaido in northern Japan. He is following in his father's footsteps. A visiting chef cooks an unforgettable meal with his ingredients, which prompts the family to open their own restaurant and reproduce the magic.
The film follows the relationship between a mother and her son. In 1945, the mother played by Sayuri Yoshinaga fled with her two sons from the Russians to Hokkaido. In 1972, her son played by Masato Sakai returns to Japan after finding success in the U.S.