The Japan Foundation Touring Film Progamme 2023 (JFTFP23) came to an end on 31 March.

Celebrating its 20^th anniversary, this year the theme title was Always Evolving. The programme included 21 Japanese films. From recently released works such as My Broken Mariko to the rare 1935 masterpiece The Million Ryo Pot, we hoped to provide UK audiences with food for thought in considering where Japanese film has come from and where it’s heading next. 24 UK leading cinemas and organisations partnered with us, and 172 screenings were completed in two months. That’s roughly three screenings per day throughout February and March!!

It is yet too early to give you an accurate and clear picture of the outcome of this programme. However, as of 31 March we have received audience figures of over 6,400 people attending nationwide (25 more screenings are yet to be counted). This has already surpassed the previous year. JFTFP23 also came with directors’ video messages, exclusive programme notes as well as four online talks with directors such as NISHIKAWA Miwa and TANADA Yuki.

A million thanks to those who joined us and supported us. We hope you enjoyed JFTFP23.

We will be back at the same time next year so keep updated on our website.

Here are some of the comments we received from our audience.

An excellent programme and a key cultural festival for the UK. @ICA, London

Love the programme – it’s great every year! @ICA, London

I love this programme– what a great annual opportunity to see contemporary Japanese films with subtitles outside London. @Watershed, Bristol

I love the JFTFP and come every year. @QUAD, Derby

I really look forward to the Japan Film Touring Program coming and look out for it every year. There are always films I enjoy and often bring a friend that hasn’t been before. @Showroom, Sheffield

Continue the good work! I’ve enjoyed this and past seasons! @QFT, Belfast

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme was kindly supported by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.

Posted on: 31 March 2023

Young Ambassador Scheme

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Posted on: 12 January 2023

Programme Announcement on December 20

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme is back in Feb-March 2023! Can you believe it is the 20th anniversary? Official line-up will be announced on 20 December (Tuesday) at noon. We can’t wait to share it with all of you! Spread #JFTFP23!

Posted on: 16 December 2022

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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme Online Talk Series

No Breaking Point: Director NISHIKAWA Miwa in Conversation

A conversation with NISHIKAWA Miwa, director of Under the Open Sky. A great opportunity to hear about her filmmaking processes and her views on Japanese cinema.

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00 (GMT)
Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

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Young & Formidable: Directors HORIE Takahiro, IIZUKA Kasho & KOJIMA Oudai in Conversation

Three filmmakers, all of whom are at a relatively early stage in their film directing careers, will share their stories with us.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:00 (GMT)
Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

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Always Evolving: Director TANADA Yuki in Conversation

Find out more about TANADA Yuki, director of My Broken Mariko, through this insightful talk!

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00 (BST)
Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

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Roundtable Discussion – Has Japanese Cinema always been evolving?

A roundtable talk with film experts KIMBARA Yuka, ISHIZAKA Kenji, Julian Ross, James Mudge and Espen Bale discussing the question: Has Japanese Cinema always been evolving?

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00 (BST)
Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

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Tsugaru Dialects: One of the most difficult dialects in Japan

Tsugaru-ben (Tsugaru dialect), which is spoken in the film “ITO (Itomichi)”, is often subtitled even in Japan because of its uniqueness. This event features fascinating talks about the Tsugaru dialect and a special taster lesson.

Date: Wed, 22 March 2023 18:30

Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

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Posted on: 6 March 2023

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme Online Talk Series

📅  Save the Date!  📅

Between 20 – 30 March, we will be hosting a number of special online talks at lunch time (GMT/BST). A rare opportunity to ask questions to filmmakers as well as film experts! We will keep you updated here, so keep checking back.

Date: 20 – 30 March 2023

Online Talk Event hosted on Zoom

Posted on: 2 March 2023

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