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The 10 Best Japanese Movies of 2023
By
The Editors
Japan
Review: “The Boy and the Heron” Sees Hayao Miyazaki Returning to the World of Fantasy for a New Adventure and a Bittersweet Farewell
By
Kieran Davey
Japan
Review: Eco-Fable “Evil Does Not Exist” Marks Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s Post-Oscar Return
By
Kieran Davey
Japan
Review: Japanese Indie Film “Amiko” Depicts the Inner Life of a Quirky Child
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: Japanese Movie “Whale Bones” Explores Social Anomie and Celebrity Amidst Contemporary Social Media
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: “Life of Mariko in Kabukicho” Provides a Surreally Entertaining if Fleeting Glimpse of Tokyo’s District
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: With “Monster”, Hirokazu Kore-eda Redeems Himself By Exploring Tumultuous Youth and Misunderstandings
By
JM Sarmiento
Japan
Review: “One Hundred Years and Hope” Profiles the Japanese Communist Party Whilst Avoiding High Drama Or Emotionality
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: “Convenience Story” Paints Surreal Picture of the Creative Process Using Japanese Convenience Stores
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
The 10 Best Japanese Movies of 2022
By
The Editors
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