Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-politics" theme.

Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.

"When human beings venture too far along a trail made by wild beasts, it is said, they quite often discover themselves on a road of no return." Based on the novel of the same name by Seichô Matsumoto.

The film stars two of Itami's regular actors, Nobuko Miyamoto as a geisha who brings luck to the men with whom she sleeps, and Masahiko Tsugawa as her unfaithful, sometimes partner. As well as showing her relationships with the man she loves and the men who employ her, it satirizes corruption and the influence of money in Japanese politics.

Furuta Oribe is ordered to become tea master under Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his teacher Sen no Rikyū, the former tea master, was ordered to commit suicide. Princess Goh, daughter of the lord but adopted by Hideyoshi, is outraged when Rikyū's severed head is thrown in the Nijo River. She sends Usu, Oribe's servant, to retrieve the head and deliver it to Rikyū's adopted daughter.

Why Not? is a drama set in Meiji-period Japan, following the life of a man who gets arrested and imprisoned, while his wife struggles to survive. The film explores themes of globalization, changing times, and the impact of the Meiji Restoration.

Political fixer Homei Yamaoka's misdeeds come to light, throwing Japanese politics into deadly confusion. But he's not going down without a fight.

Set in Kyoto, Japan, the Taira Clan Saga tells the gripping story of love, betrayal, and political intrigue within the powerful samurai clan. As the heir to the Taira Clan falls in love with a courtesan, tensions rise, leading to a tragic war that changes the course of Japanese history.

Yuji and Kosaku become involved with a brother and sister who want to drive a local yakuza gang member out of their neighborhood.

Who will be the next prime minister? As two candidates start to compete, political game and brutal murder ensue. And the existence of secret love letters changes the situation.

Bridge to the Sun is a movie set in the 1940s and 1930s about a woman who embarks on a journey of love and self-discovery when she falls for a Japanese diplomat during World War Two. The film explores the challenges faced by an interracial couple in a time of racial tension and political turmoil. It also delves into themes of war, racism, and the impact of cultural differences on relationships.

A documentary following the campaign of Satoko Kishimoto during the 2022 mayoral election in Suginami Ward

Can a candidate with no political experience and no charisma win an election if he is backed by the political giant Prime Minister Koizumi and his Liberal Democratic Party? This cinema-verite documentary closely follows a heated election campaign in Kawasaki, Japan, revealing the true nature of "democracy."

Living on the River Agano tells the story of the suffering caused by river pollution in Japan, particularly the issue of mercury poisoning and its devastating effects on the local communities. It sheds light on the politics and government involvement in this ecological crisis, as well as the impact on families, fishing, farming, and overall ecology. The documentary explores the connection between chemical pollution, Japanese politics, and the struggle for justice and safety.

The late Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving prime minister of all time, holding office for 2,822 consecutive days. While his hawkish foreign policy and "Abenomics" economic policies won him support, he also attracted public attention for his controversial words, actions and scandals. Nobusuke Kishi, a politician and the maternal grandfather of former Prime Minister Abe, was nicknamed the "Monster of the Showa Era" for his ability to manipulate the political and business worlds by walking the fronts and backs of society. The film explores the mysteries of his blood and upbringing that led him to adopt an extremely "forward-looking" political stance in order to realize his ambitions, which were imprinted in his childhood mind as his "grandfather's teachings". With black humor and satirical picture books, the film unravels who former Prime Minister Abe was and what he left behind for this country.

“Pictures at an Election” (the title refers to Mussorgsky’s suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” featuring at the beginning of the film) is a 68 min. documentary that covers the campaigns of those candidates who tried to win one of the five seats in Tokyo during the Upper House election in 2007. It shows Japan’s electoral machinery in full steam and focuses on the question of how Japanese candidates try to appeal to voters. The documentary depicts different strategies and techniques, and presents a lively picture of political culture in Japan.