Japanese Cinema
Yuichiro Sakashita's 'Blonde' premieres at Tokyo Film Festival
Japanese director Yuichiro Sakashita's latest film, 'Blonde,' is premiering in the main competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The social satire follows a junior-high teacher whose life unravels amid a student protest against outdated school rules on hair color. Inspired by real-life events, the comedy critiques generational divides and institutional conformity in Japan's education system.
Tokyo International Film Festival opens with emotive premiere
The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival launched with a glitzy opening ceremony on October 27, 2025. The event featured the local premiere of Japanese filmmaker Junji Sakamoto's 'Climbing for Life,' setting a gently emotive tone for the gathering. This marks the start of one of Asia's premier film showcases.