Japanese Filmakers
5 More Cool Studio Ghibli Locations You Can Visit in Japan
What were some of the real-life locations that inspired our favorite anime films?
By Matthew Coslett 5 min read
5 Japanese Teen Romance Flicks to Improve Your Listening Skills
Watching Japanese young adult movies can be a great way to improve your intermediate listening ability. Here are five that contain natural dialogue to help you practice.
5 Classic Japanese Horror Movies You Must Watch
We dare you to watch these J-horror classics alone in the dark this weekend.
Tenki No Ko (Weathering with You): The Story, Themes, and Music Revealed So Far
Your Name director Makoto Shinkai's new film hits theaters next Friday. So what can we expect?
5 Japanese Films to Put You in the Oscars Mood
Have a personal Academy screening at home with these awards-worthy drama features from Japan.
5 Innovative Genre Filmmakers from Japan
Feel the pulse of anime, J-horror, samurai and yakuza movies with these celebrated Japanese directors.
A Complete Guide to the Films of Hayao Miyazaki
Fill in the gaps of your anime knowledge with this 11-film must-watch list.
Akira Kurosawa: 5 Essential Movies from Japan’s Greatest Filmmaker
You know his name and might be aware of his pervasive influence but how many of the maestro’s movies have you seen?
5 Japanese Horror Movies You Must Watch, Part 2
When it comes to unsettling, chilling and often gruesome films, nothing quite matches the visceral nature of Japanese horror.
