Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him. A gang of marauding bandits approaches a mountain village. The despairing villagers are divided about whether to surrender their harvest or fight back against the bandits. They decide to hire samurai to help defend the village. Kambei, a veteran samurai, recruits six other samurai and they prepare the village for the upcoming attack. As the battle commences, the samurai and villagers fight together to repel the bandits. Many sacrifices are made, but ultimately the bandits are defeated and the village is saved.
Matsuri Takabayashi, a twenty-year-old girl, discovers she has an incurable disease and only has ten years to live. Determined to live her life to the fullest without falling in love, she attends a school reunion where she meets Kazuto Manabe, turning her world upside down.
An aspiring photographer falls in love with a skillful hairstylist. The future stretches before them until a twist of fate threatens their romance.
A timid high school girl becomes friends with a popular boy in her class who helps her overcome her social anxiety and discover her true self.
Daytime Shooting Star is a heartwarming movie that tells the story of a high school girl, Suzume, who moves from the countryside to Tokyo. There, she finds herself falling in love with her handsome teacher, Shishio. As Suzume navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and adolescence, she discovers the importance of following her heart and embracing the uncertainties of life. With captivating performances and beautiful cinematography, Daytime Shooting Star is a must-watch for fans of romantic films.
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-years-old shogi (Japanese chess) player. He debuted as a professional shogi player when he was in middle school. He lives by himself in Tokyo, because his parents and younger sister died in an traffic accident when he was little. One day, Rei Kiriyama meets three sisters who are his neighbors. The three sisters are Akari Kawamoto, Hinata Kawamoto and Momo Kawamoto. This is his first meeting with someone outside of the shogi world in many years. Having meals with the Kawamoto family brings warm feelings to Rei Kiriyama. As Rei Kiriyama continues his shogi career, his interactions with his neighbors allows him to grow as a shogi player and as a person.
The Makioka Sisters follows four sisters, Tsuruko, Sachiko, Yukiko, and Taeko, as they navigate the intricacies of love and marriage in pre-war Japan. Tsuruko is the traditional and rigid oldest sister, Sachiko is the practical and modern second sister, Yukiko is the beautiful yet shy third sister, and Taeko is the independent and spirited youngest sister. The film explores their individual struggles and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.
Tsugumi Kawana (Hana Sugisaki) works at an interior design company. She happens to meet her first love Itsuki Ayukawa (Takanori Iwata) from her high school days. He is now an architect and in a wheelchair because of an accident. --asianwiki
Mitsuki is shy and rather isolated at school. Towa is on the basketball team and Mitsuki's class-mate. Due to circumstances, Mitsuki soon begins to socialize with four jocks of the basketball team, which affects her self-esteem, her social status, her loneliness and her life. She finds a new lease in her school life.
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands is a captivating TV show that takes viewers on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Japan, showcasing its unique wildlife and natural wonders. From the majestic mountains of Honshu to the bustling streets of Tokyo, this documentary mini-series uncovers the secrets of Japan's enchanting islands. Discover the fascinating lives of macaque monkeys in the snow-covered mountains, witness the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom, and dive into the vibrant underwater world surrounding Okinawa. With stunning cinematography and insightful narration, this TV show provides a captivating look at the harmonious relationship between man and nature in Japan.
Asahi Tojima (Nanase Nishino) is a first grade high school student. She is small and weak physically. Asahi Tojima decides to change herself. She enrolls in the naginata (Japanese blade) club at her school. She works hard with the other club members and targets the national competition.
Kaoruko and Kazumasa Harima are a separated couple with two children. They plan to divorce once their daughter, Mizuho, enters elementary school. One day, they receive devastating news of their daughter falling into a coma after a near-drowning accident at a pool. The doctors declare her brain dead with no prospect of recovery and the couple must decide if they should donate her organs to others in need or to wait until her heart stops beating.
Let's Go, Jets! is a heartwarming comedy about a high school cheerleading club that decides to become a competitive team and represent their country in a world tournament. Led by their tomboy captain Sakura, the girls face challenges and learn important life lessons along the way. With determination, teamwork, and a lot of hard work, they strive to achieve their dreams and overcome obstacles both on and off the cheerleading mat.
Haruta is handsome and smart, Chika is bright and naive. When they were children, they were friends until Haruta's family moved away while he was in the 3rd grade. They meet again during a high school entrance ceremony. After all of these years, Chika is eager to join the wind instrument club. Due to an incident, the wind instrument club is about to be disbanded. Chika can't give up the flute so she attracts Haruta to her side and tries to recruit members from the wind instrument club. The group attempts to solve various cases taking place at their school while they plan to take part in a contest.
A 5th grade elementary school student meets a transfer student who has a mysterious charm about her. He then learns her big secret.
Industrial Hitachi City is the location for this post-3.11 drama. Still recovering from the tsunami, Shiori receives news of her husband’s accidental death, which marks the start of a personal recovery that mirrors the town’s for Shiori as well as forgiveness of surviving coworker Takumi.
A Japanese-produced theatrical documentary about José Alberto Mujica Cordano.
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