#Uzumasa limelight

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Chihiro Yamamoto, the Action Girl of Japan

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Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders (2016)

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Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

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Don’t mess with her if you value your life, gentlemen. 😂

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Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

太秦ライムライト Uzumasa Limelight (2014)  directed by Ken Ochiai cinematography by  Chris Freilich

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My most favorite Japanese movie now.

This has been on Amazon prime since Feb. 22nd. The movie was originally released in 2014 but I didn't know anything about it then and I saw it for the first time this morning. So happy to say that THIS is my most favorite Japanese movie now. "A love letter to the unsung heros"  YES. Definitely! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1a0Ia8wbtE

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これが22日からアマゾンプライムに加わって、私今朝初めて見ました。2014年にリリースされて、様々な賞をとってるようだけど、全く知らなかったんですが。 今、一番好きな日本映画は何かと聞かれたら、迷わずこの映画だと答えます。

私、そこそこいろんなところでいろんなことをやってきた人生でしたが、その中で大事な事を植え付けてくれた何人かの人々を、この映画見ててありありと思い出しました。 決して表には出ない、ここはと思うところで絶対に手を抜かない、高い矜持を持った職人気質の大先輩たち。皆、いわゆる「じいさん」と呼ば���る年代で。そういう人たちから譲り受けたり、メンテをしてもらった道具類は、このズボラな私でさえも、ちゃんととってあります。

そういうつながりが「宝」である事は、国も人種も関係なく、わかる人にはわかるんだと、あらためて請け合ってくれたようなこの映画に、感謝。

https://uzumasa-limelight.net/

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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2019’s Closing Film: Daddy Issues @oaffpress The closing film of Osaka Asian Film Festival 2019 (March 08th - 17th) has been announced and it is the Vietnamese family comedy Daddy Issues.

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My film recommendations: absolutely Tokyo Godfathers, Departures is gorgeous, Nobody Knows will make you cry but its beautiful too, Jiro Dreams of Sushi was really interesting (but a documentary, really) Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt through Time, and of course you cant go wrong with anything by Kurasawa. Also, Uzumasa Limelight was excelent, about the film industry itself and the fading samurai film (Jidaigeki) genre

So many! Thanks a bunch!

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Character Profiles Round 2

Tsukasa Eishi Birthday: 2nd April (Aries) Blood type: A Height: 1.76 m Favorite color: White Favorite drink: Coffee (without sugar or milk) Kobayashi Rindou Birthday: 15th October (Libra) Blood type: O Height: 1.71 m Favorite season: Summer Favorite country: Likes various countries but in particular, Spain Megishima Tousuke Birthday: 4th July (Cancer) Blood type: O Height: 1.93 m Favorite type of chopsticks: Splittable wooden chopsticks Favorite actress: Kaji Meiko Akanegakubo Momo Birthday: 21st August (Leo) Blood type: B Height: 1.40 m Favorite smell: Vanilla essence Favorite [body] part: Paw Saitou Soumei Birthday: 11th February (Aquarius) Blood type: B Height: 1.86 m Favorite sword stance: Hassou Favorite movie: Uzumasa Limelight Kinokuni Nene Birthday: 6th January (Capricorn) Blood type: A Height: 1.64 m Favorite place: Shrines and temples Favorite novelist: Murakami Haruki Isshiki Satoshi Birthday: 2nd May (Taurus) Blood type: AB Height: 1.80 m Favorite daily routine: Tending to the vegetable plot Favorite choral piece: Tabidachi no Hi ni Kuga Terunori Birthday: 27th May (Gemini) Blood type: O Height: 1.55 m Favorite drink: Hot chai Favorite movie director: James Cameron Eizan Etsuya Birthday: 26th September (Libra) Blood type: B Height: 1.78 m What he likes: Money Favorite dog breed: Shiba

Source: Public raws for Vol 27 of SnS

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Uzumasa, Japan's Hollywood, has produced many beloved jidaigeki period films, but would not be the same without the kirareyaku, actors who never see the limelight. This story of the end of their era is told with melancholy and soul. #MrR080T0watches2020 #UzumasaLimelight #Chanbara #Jidaigeki #japanesecinema #japanesefilm #kirareyaku https://www.instagram.com/p/CDr2NLmJ0gK/?igshid=31xgcue6j2vo

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TATARA SAMURAI: Japanese Epic Coming to U.S. Cinemas on June 2nd!

For fans of Chanbara cinema in U.S. we have some great news for you. Yoshinari Nishikori's samurai epic Tatara Samurai will be released in U.S. cinemas on June 2nd.  The film was picked up by distributor Eleven Arts. They released a trailer for the release earlier this month then held the premiere at the famous Egyptian Theater last week. You will find a picture of the cast at the premiere and the trailer below today's press release announcing the theatrical release.  

Following a massively successful festival circuit, ELEVEN ARTS has licensed North American distribution rights to Yoshinari Nishikori’s award-winning period action-drama TATARA SAMURAI. The L.A.-based distribution company, whose recent titles include THE LEGEND IS BORN: IP MAN, UZUMASA LIMELIGHT, SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE, and SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE - ORDINAL SCALE -, have set a June 2nd theatrical release for the film, which is produced by EXILE HIRO. TATARA SAMURAI is the latest feature from visionary director Yoshinari Nishikori, whose films, KONSHIN and RAILWAYS were box office smashes in their native Japan. His latest historic epic stars Sho Aoyagi (YAKUZA APOCALYPSE), pop star Naoki Kobayashi, AKIRA (LEGEND OF THE FIST), Tomoko Tabata, and Anna Ishii. Gosuke (Aoyagi), a young villager in Sengoku Period Japan, is trained to be a blacksmith, but forced to become a warrior. After joining the Oda Army to protect his hometown of Tatara, he begins to question whether swords are a viable defense against the new technology of firearms - but soon discovers that his skill as a blacksmith might very well be the most powerful weapon he has to protect his home.

Source: Screen Anarchy

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7 Japanese Movies to Add to Your Watchlist

Wish to learn more about Japan through its cultural output? Here is a selection of Japanese movies that will open up the window and take you straight into its social mores. 

Anyone like the idea of making escapes to movies that can take you on a trip to Japan? If you do, we’ve gathered a list of Japanese movies, ranging from action-packed samurai film to modern family drama, that can satisfy your curiosity and yearning to learn more about the culture. You can watch most of the movies listed here on Amazon Prime. We hope you enjoy!

Just in case you’ve missed our previous Japanese movie guides:

12 Favorite Japanese Movies to Watch

12 Japanese Movies to Watch – JOC’s Readers Choice

Note: We are only listing movies and documentaries in this post. For Japanese dramas to stream on Netflix, you can find our recommendations here.

7 Japanese Movies to Add to Your Watchlist

1. Tokyo Story (Tokyo Monogatari) 東京物語 – 1953

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, Tokyo Story is without question one of the greatest Japanese films ever made.

The film follows a retired couple’s journey to visit their grown children in postwar Tokyo. From what should be a pleasant family visit, the pair discovers they have become a burden to the children who are busy with their own lives. The couple return home and the mother dies a few days later.

It’s a simple story that explores the complex world of family relations, generational conflict, and the predicament of old age. Such universal themes that speak to all of us. Ozu’s ingenious use of camera also strengthens the film as it insinuates Japanese culture in a subtle yet discerning manner. There is no dramatization or heighten plots, but the film is powerful enough to stir something truly deep in your heart. A fine work of melancholy.

You can watch Tokyo Story here.

2. The Departure – 2017

Not to be mistaken by another great Japanese film Departures, The Departure is a moving documentary about a former punk-turned Buddhist priest in Japan. He has found meaning by helping suicidal patients to find reasons to live, but his work has come at the cost of his own health both emotionally and physically.

The Departure is in a way its own work of meditation, taking us deep on the subject of life. 

You can watch The Departure here.

3. After The Storm (Umi Yori Mo Mada Fukaku) 海よりもまだ深く- 2017

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, After The Storm is a most satisfying tender comedy on family dynamics.

It follows the story of a private detective who dwells on his past glory as a prize-winning author after the death of his father. He struggles to reconcile with his aging mother, beautiful ex-wife and 11-year-old son while facing his own gambling addictions and ego.

More than just a domestic melodrama, the film opens a window for us into the modern Japanese family life. It’s bittersweet and incredibly enjoyable.

You can watch After The Storm here.

4. Uzumasa Limelight 太秦ライムライト- 2014

Uzumasa Limelight is about the end of an era of classic ‘jidaigeki’ films (sword fighting dramas) and a group of actors known as kirareyaku whose roles are to be killed artfully in the films. The movie tells the unbecoming fate of these ‘unsung heroes’ who dedicate their lives in an art form when the inevitable change is taking place.

It may be a samurai tale, the messages that come from the film reach down to every person, especially if you’re old enough to witness the effects of the economy and societal changes.

You can watch Uzumasa Limelight here.

5. The Garden Of Words – 2013

The Garden of Words is a short film by Makoto Shinkai who is known for his mastery of fantastical landscaping in the world of anime. The story follows a lonely teenage boy who is passionate about shoemaking. On one rainy day, he meets a lady who is at least 10 years older than him and as days go by they develop an unlikely friendship through their shared struggles.

A story of love, of dreams and of human connections, The Garden of Words speaks the universal language in its storytelling. I recommend watching it on a rainy day or a day when you need to feel all fuzzy inside.

You can watch The Garden of Words here.

6.  Yojimbo 用心棒 1961

Yojimbo is a masterpiece of the legendary Akira Kurosawa and classic Japanese cinema at its best. It is a story of a samurai (portrayed by Toshimo Mifune) who arrives in the middle of a Japanese village where there are two rival gangs competing for power. The two bosses try to hire him as a bodyguard, but neither is trustworthy. The samurai plays both sides against each other and lets the enemies destroying each other until peace is restored.

There is a deliberate Western undertone in the film, but it became hugely influential to western directors and inspired many great films like Clint Eastwood’s “Man with No Name” and Sergio Leone’s “A Fistful of Dollars”.

Thrilling and perfectly executed, Yojimbo is almost essential to watch for anyone who wishes to venture into Japanese cinema. 

You can purchase the criterion collection of Yojimbo & Sanjuro on Amazon.

7. Cat Heaven Island

Cute cats (hundreds of them) and a warm-hearted story, Cat Heaven Island is a short film about the island of Tashirojima where the feline inhabitants outnumber its elderly residents. The film offers a great glimpse into the dwindling community of Japan and its rich culture. You don’t have to be a cat lover to enjoy this beautiful and incredibly well-shot documentary. It’s sweet, inspiring, sad, interesting and hopeful at the same time.

You can watch Cat Heaven Island here.

More Recommendations on Japanese Movies?

12 Favorite Japanese Movies

We hope you enjoy the list we’ve put together. If you’ve watched any of these Japanese movies, what do you like (or not like) about them? Are there any other recommendations that we’ve missed out? We’d love to hear from you. 

If you live outside of the US and don’t have access to Amazon, you can look out for the movies at your local library, Japanese associations, university archives, independent theatres, Snagfilms or online sites that offer foreign films.

Originally from Penang, Malaysia, Reese lives in Minnesota with her husband and their baby boy. She previously ran an Asian spice shop, and also worked on UNESCO Heritage projects in Penang in the areas of performing arts, history, and arts education. Reese loves spending time with her family, listening to podcasts, and reading up on art & design. And of course, dreaming of another trip to Japan to hike mountain trails and eat her favorite street food Okonomiyaki. More from Reese →

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Chihiro Yamamoto as Satsuki Iga in Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

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Seizo Fukumoto and Hiroki Matsukata in Uzumasa Limelight

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Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

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Osaka Asian Film Festival 2019’s Closing Film: Daddy Issues @oaffpress The closing film of Osaka Asian Film Festival 2019 (March 08th - 17th) has been announced and it is the Vietnamese family comedy Daddy Issues.

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