Japan Info Swap Blog

Japan has a rich movie tradition that extends way beyond anime and martial arts flicks. In fact, Japanese cinema has a history of around 100 years and is responsible for several globally recognized classics going back to the 1950s. Here are just a few that regularly feature on critics’ favourite lists. 

Seven Samurai (1954)

Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a landmark of Japanese cinema, running approximately 207 minutes in its original cut. Set …