Now in its 12th year, JAPAN CUTS continues to grow as the largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema in North America. Bringing a wide range of the best and hardest-to-see films made in and around Japan today — from blockbusters, independent productions and anime, to documentaries, avant-garde works, short films, and new restorations — JAPAN CUTS is the place to experience Japan’s dynamic film culture in New York City. Every year, this thrilling 10-day festival offers exclusive premieres, special guest filmmakers and stars, fun-filled parties, live music and more!
ALL-ACCESS PASS: SOLD OUT
FREE SHORT FILMS: Between screenings, check out short films by up-and-coming Japanese filmmakers from New Directions in Japanese Cinema (ndjc), screening on loop throughout the day in Japan Society’s Murase Room.
Film Descriptions and Schedule in Japanese (PDF) // 上映会スケジュールと作品情報(日本語PDF)
"Meticulously curated… An annual highlight of New York’s film calendar.” —The New York Times
"This is the wildest annual NYC film festival, which reflects the Japan Society’s commitment to the rollicking, no-holds-barred nature of the country’s film culture." —New York Magazine
"More than just the biggest North American festival of Japanese film, it’s an expansive glimpse into Japan’s national consciousness" —The Observer
"This is the wildest annual NYC film festival, which reflects the Japan Society’s commitment to the rollicking, no-holds-barred nature of the country’s film culture." —New York Magazine
"More than just the biggest North American festival of Japanese film, it’s an expansive glimpse into Japan’s national consciousness" —The Observer
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Special Offers
3-FILM PASS: Purchase tickets for at least 3 different films in the same transaction and receive $2 off each ticket! Offer not valid for the July 19 screening of Ramen Shop or the July 26 screening of Mori, The Artist’s Habitat. (Online orders: The discount will be automatically applied to your cart.)ALL-ACCESS PASS: SOLD OUT
FREE SHORT FILMS: Between screenings, check out short films by up-and-coming Japanese filmmakers from New Directions in Japanese Cinema (ndjc), screening on loop throughout the day in Japan Society’s Murase Room.
Film Descriptions and Schedule in Japanese (PDF) // 上映会スケジュールと作品情報(日本語PDF)