Japan Info Swap Blog

Lights! Camera! Action! Kumamoto is not the most well-known of Japanese prefectures but it has some fantastic settings for movies such as Mount Aso and Kumamoto Castle. These and others have attracted film directors over the years, either to tell stories about the city and surrounding areas or simply to use the stunning scenery as a great backdrop. Movies can be a wonderful way of promoting places to a wider audience and here is a short selection of releases that …