Explore the lives of a New York burlesque dancer, French chefs, a Swedish diver, a Japanese pearl maker, and an English…
An innovative documentary chronicles the Japanese women’s volleyball team’s rise from factory workers to 1964 Olympic g…
This historical documentary unravels Nuclear Censorship, frame by frame, through a 1946 reel shot in Hiroshima and Naga…
In this chapter discover the serene Sai River in Kanazawa City, where the local cats add charm to the picturesque scene…
In his new chapter journeys through the historic streets of Kanazawa and the serene Noto Peninsula, discovering the cha…
Journey through Kanazawa City's historical landmarks, including the famed Kenrokuen Park, and discover how local cats a…
Another new chapter of the incredible series Cats in Japan. Discover the tranquil beauty of Shima Onsen in Japan, where…
In this new chapter, explore a serene mountain guesthouse in Japan, where historical charm meets the delightful compani…
In this new episode discover the quaint harmony of cats and traditional Japanese inns in the therapeutic hot springs of…
In this chapter, explore Hokkaido's wild heart: from winter's icy grip to summer's tender bloom, witness nature's cat's…
In this chapter, experience the resilience and beauty of Hokkaido's wildlife as they emerge from winter's grip to embra…
The fourth chapter of a documentary series, It is Journey through the majestic wilderness of Hokkaido, where a diverse …
In this fun episode, you'll see the cats' fantastic fashion adventures, from trying on knit hats to inspiring a comic b…
This captivating documentary shows us the world of shop cats and their joyful interactions with cat lovers, in a specia…
The first chapter of a documentary series. It is a Journey through Japan's Quaint Shops and Cafes where playful cats an…
Shot on three continents, this unique documentary follows the pioneer of avant-garde composer John Cage through miscell…
Inspired by the writings of Finnish diplomat G. J. Ramstedt, this documentary is a journey to Japan and Mongolia to ref…
In this episode of UN, a Japanese activist raises awareness about the danger to human health from chemical waste, speci…
They are obsessive, insatiable and extremely imaginative. Meet the Japanese Star Wars fanatics and their passion for co…
A group of adventurous cyclists set out on an almost impossible quest: to ride more than 1,200 kilometers across Japan …
Conceived as an essay film, we follow a man in a suit walking through Tokyo on an existential journey. We hear a voice,…
In the style of a travel video diary, a traveler (the director), documents the steps he takes in Tokyo on the eve of hi…
In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, a Japanese filmmaker documents the radiation-free zone.…
Through the daily life of a Japanese family living in the Hiroshima of the nineties, this documentary uses valuable tes…
Rolf and Renata leave their home and embark with their young children to live with indigenous communities in various pa…
In the remote mountains of central Japan, a Zen Buddihist Master has been helping people return from the limbo of depre…
This beautiful rarity is an experimental documentary that, in only an uninterrupted shot, takes us into a vertical hous…
Award-winning filmmaker Kazuhiro Soda makes this two-part follow-up to Japanese politician Yama-san as he tries to defe…
Clinging to their land, Matsumura and his old father remain in the evacuated area around the Fukushima nuclear plant. F…
This is the second part of filmmaker Kasuhiro Soda's follow-up to the Japanese politician Yama-san, who is now trying t…
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) tries to protect refugees worldwide. In Japan, not all immigrants are recognized as refug…
Guided by the reflections of José Mujica, known as the world’s most austere president, three stories in three different…
This observational documentary captures the conversations, confidences and emotionally charged moments of migrants in c…
In an intimate and exciting journey to the root, the film follows a family based in Okinawa, Japan, that visits Taiwan …
Timo Novotny labels his new project an experimental music documentary film, in a remix of the celebrated film Megacitie…
Best Documentary Films
