{"id":74453,"date":"2026-09-16T11:12:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=74453"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T03:12:30","slug":"japanese-film-festival-2026-celebrating-friendship-through-japanese-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/movies-entertainment\/japanese-film-festival-2026-celebrating-friendship-through-japanese-cinema\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Film Festival 2026 Celebrating Friendship Through Japanese Cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cShared Treasure. Shared Stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"74454\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/movies-entertainment\/japanese-film-festival-2026-celebrating-friendship-through-japanese-cinema\/attachment\/image-997\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152.png\" data-orig-size=\"1426,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-214x300.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-730x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-730x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74454\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-730x1024.png 730w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-214x300.png 214w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-768x1077.png 768w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152-1095x1536.png 1095w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-152.png 1426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is delighted to announce the return of the <strong>Japanese Film<br>Festival<\/strong> <strong>(JFF) 2026<\/strong>, bringing Japanese cinema to audiences across the Philippines from <strong>October<br>1 to November 29, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme, \u201c<strong>Shared Treasure. Shared Storie<\/strong>s.\u201d, celebrates the films, traditions, memories,<br>and human experiences that connect people across borders and generations. The festival also<br>marks the <strong>70th Anniversary of the Normalization of Philippine-Japan Diplomatic Relations<\/strong>,<br>and the <strong>30th Anniversary of Japan Foundation, Manila<\/strong>, celebrating decades of friendship and<br>cultural exchange between Japan and the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JFF 2026 will be presented in <strong>six cities and eight venues<\/strong> across the Philippines, continuing JFM\u2019s<br>commitment to bringing Japanese cinema to audiences nationwide. In partnership with <strong>SM<br>Supermalls and SM Cinema<\/strong>, the festival will expand opportunities for audiences across the<br>country to discover the diversity and appeal of Japanese cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JFF 2026 Screening Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>METRO MANILA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>BAGUIO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CEBU <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ILOILO <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DAVAO <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CAGAYAN DE ORO <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>SM MEGAMALL <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM MANILA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM NORTH EDSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM BAGUIO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM CEBU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM ILOILO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM LANANG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM CDO DOWNTOWN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>OCTOBER 1 \u2013 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OCTOBER 16 \u2013 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOVEMBER 20 \u2013 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OCTOBER 9 \u2013 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OCTOBER 16 \u2013 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOVEMBER 6 \u2013 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> NOVEMBER 13 \u2013 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> NOVEMBER 20 \u2013 29<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>JFF is pleased to hold its Opening Event at <strong>SM Megamall<\/strong>, on <strong>October 1<\/strong> <strong>at the SM Megamall,<br>Ground floor, Mega Fashion Hall.<\/strong><br>The festival will present a curated selection of <strong>16 films<\/strong>, showcasing the diversity of Japanese<br>cinema and stories that continue to resonate across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening JFF 2026 is <strong><em>KOKUHO<\/em><\/strong>, directed by acclaimed filmmaker <strong><em>LEE Sang-il<\/em><\/strong> known for award-<br>winning films including Hula Girls, which will also be screened as part of this year\u2019s festival lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set against the demanding and deeply traditional world of Kabuki, <strong>KOKUH<em>O<\/em><\/strong> tells a sweeping story<br>of ambition, friendship, rivalry, family, and sacrifice. Following its world premiere at the Cannes Film<br>Festival, the film received widespread critical acclaim and went on to win multiple awards at the 49th<br>Japan Academy Film Prize, including Picture of the Year, Director of the Year for LEE Sang-il, and<br>Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for YOSHIZAWA Ryo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JFF 2026 promises to bring acclaimed contemporary films, beloved classics and animation. This year\u2019s lineup offers a broad cinematic journey through Japan, featuring KUROSAWA Akira\u2019s Throne<br>of Blood, Studio Ghibli\u2019s Nausica\u00e4 of the Valley of the Wind, UNDER NINJA starring YAMAZAKI<br>Kento, and YAMADA Yoji&#8217;s TOKYO TAXI, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a special highlight, audiences can experience<strong> Cinema Kabuki<\/strong>, a unique cinematic experience<br>that captures the artistry, spectacle, and traditions of Kabuki theatre on the big screen. During the<br>opening weekend,<strong><em> Renjishi (The Father and Son Shishi Lions)<\/em><\/strong> directed by YAMADA Yoji will be<br>screened, alongside special KABUKI activities, including a <strong>Kabuki Costume Dressing<br>Demonstration<\/strong> on <strong>October 2 <\/strong>and the <strong>\u201cKumadori\u201d Body-Painting Experience<\/strong> on <strong>October 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program continues with <strong>Nausica\u00e4 Day<\/strong> on <strong>November 28<\/strong>, featuring a special presentation<br>beginning with Studio Ghibli\u2019s Nausica\u00e4 of the Valley of the Wind, directed by MIYAZAKI Hayao,<br>followed by a two-part screening of the Kabuki adaptation based on his beloved manga: KABUKI\u300c<br>KAZE NO TANI NO NAUSICA\u00c4 \u2013 Nausica\u00e4 of the Valley of the Wind\u300dPart 1 and Part 2. Featuring<br>episodes never depicted in the film, as well as dynamic action and striking stagecraft, it captures the<br>wonder and scale of Nausica\u00e4\u2019s world through a unique blend of tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: KABUKI\u300cKAZE NO TANI NO NAUSICA\u00c4 \u2013 Nausica\u00e4 of the Valley of the Wind\u300dPart 1 and<br>Part 2 will be screened in stereo sound.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1403\" data-attachment-id=\"74455\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/entertainment\/movies-entertainment\/japanese-film-festival-2026-celebrating-friendship-through-japanese-cinema\/attachment\/film-information\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information.png\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1403\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Film Information\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information-300x210.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74455\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information.png 2000w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Film-Information-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Cinema Kabuki screening and hands-on workshops introducing Kabuki to audiences overseas<br>are presented as part of the JFF Discover Kabuki Tour with the cooperation of Shochiku Co., Ltd.<br>JFF 2026 will collaborate with Agency for Cultural Affairs \u2014 Government of Japan, and Japan<br>Film Commission on a special program, \u201cJourney through Japan on Screen in Manila 2026,\u201d<br>taking place on November 21 \u2013 22. The program promotes cross-cultural exchange through<br>international co-production films, including Jaime Pacena II\u2019s Kono Basho and HAYAKAWA Chie\u2019s<br>RENOIR, alongside Japanese films that appeal to young audiences, such as AYABE Shinya\u2019s<br>School Meals Time: School Excursion Inferno and SUZUKI Kei\u2019s anime film, You, Fireworks, and<br>Our Promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to film screenings, talkback events will be held for selected films, featuring directors and<br>producers who will engage with audiences and share insights into their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the festival, audiences can also take part in various activation campaigns for a chance<br>to get freebies and win exclusive JFF 2026 merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JFF 2026 is made possible through the continued support and collaboration of organizations and<br>partners who share JFM&#8217;s commitment to cultural exchange and bringing Japanese cinema closer<br>to Filipino audiences \u2013 Embassy of Japan, SM Supermalls and SM Cinema, JTI Philippines,<br>Agency for Cultural Affairs \u2014 Government of Japan, Japan Film Commission, and Film<br>Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the complete screening schedule, ticketing guidelines, venue details, and information on<br>talkback sessions and workshops, please visit the official JFF 2026 website<br>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.japanesefilmfestph.jfmo.org.ph\">http:\/\/www.japanesefilmfestph.jfmo.org.ph<\/a>) or follow @jfmanila on Facebook and Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cShared Treasure. 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