Japan Japan Short Films

Why do I have to wait for the green light so long? I see the exhaust fumes warming the planet and three minutes have already passed. I see a tree standing in a square in Indonesia. The seeds of this plant are highly poisonous and were used as a chemical weapon during the war. Prisoners of the Japanese army were forced to extract the oil from these seeds. The oil was used as fuel in the past. It was called “Blue Energy”.

“A nonresidential Japanese family lives in central Asia Kyrgyzstan. They plan a trip to Tokyo for the Olympics 2020. While the little girl Ayami is very excited about her first trip to the Japanese city, their plan gets shattered due to the covid lockdown. Ayami's parents try to convince her and make her understand the pandemic situation and the reality of life.”

I started making this series after my father was diagnosed with six months left to live. My initial goal was to record my father’s voice for my children, but gradually the focus shifted to my own relationship with my father. Passing on family memories during the final days of my father develops into preparation for his passing. Being aware of death is an opportunity to reconsider the beauty of life.

A short documentary shot over a period of 12 years, depicting the life of Seiko, who lives with a mental disability. Accompanying her daily life quietly, the film asks questions about dreams. In a small café, cups of coffee are filled while she makes wishes. “If I can make a good cup of coffee, surely my dream will come true”.

“Circuit Breaker” measures were put in place by Singapore government on 7th April 2020, in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. On the same day, Japan also declared a month-long State of Emergency.This film is a record of the #stayhome stories of Singaporeans and Japanese who are living across borders. It was put together using Zoom interview footages and street footages contributed by individuals who have taken the videos during their grocery runs.

During a thunderstorm in Tokyo, a hotel night receptionist sees something he should not have seen.

Life with dementia is often perceived to be bleak and hopeless, but one home in Okinawa believes otherwise. At Hiyamikachi dementia-enabled home, the staff believe that it is possible for patients with dementia to live life to the fullest, in spite of their condition.

Giant robot Telekong is in danger!! A KAIJU short film from Japan. Made alone at home with iphone under COVID-19.

A documentary piece on the different kinds of relationships that Okinawans have with the environment. Using the topic of whale shark captivity, we see how it is difficult to come to a consensus on how to love the environment the ‘right’ way – some love the environment and want to take care of it, some love the environment because they expect the environment to take care of them.

Makoto has been suffering from his girlfriend Yui's bad breath, but he has not been able to tell her about her breath.

Five diverse children from various parts of Singapore are invited to an all-expenses paid, authentic Kyoto Kaiseki Omakase menu by Chef Yoshiyuki at Singapore's famous Yoshi Restaurant.

Five diverse children from various parts of Burgundy, France are invited to an all-expenses paid, authentic Japanese Omakase menu prepared by Chef Nobuaki Fushiki, filmed at Château de Meursault.