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1. Sayonara (1957)
Not Rated | 147 min | Drama, Romance
A US Air Force major in Kobe confronts his own opposition to marriages between American servicemen and Japanese women when he falls for a beautiful performer.
Director: Joshua Logan | Stars: Marlon Brando, Ricardo Montalban, Patricia Owens, James Garner
Votes: 7,695 | Gross: $26.30M
2. The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
PG | 113 min | Action, Family, Sport
Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to Miyagi's childhood home in Okinawa. Miyagi visits his dying father and confronts his old rival, while Daniel falls in love and inadvertently makes a new rival of his own.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Pat E. Johnson, Bruce Malmuth
Votes: 98,864 | Gross: $115.10M
3. Red Cliff (2008)
R | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.).
Director: John Woo | Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 48,490 | Gross: $0.63M
4. Late Spring (1949)
Not Rated | 108 min | Drama
Several people try to talk 27-year-old Noriko into marrying, but all she wants is to keep on caring for her widowed father.
Director: Yasujirô Ozu | Stars: Chishû Ryû, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura
Votes: 19,322
5. King Ralph (1991)
PG | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
A regular guy from America becomes king of England after a royal wipe-out puts him next in line.
Director: David S. Ward | Stars: John Goodman, Peter O'Toole, John Hurt, Camille Coduri
Votes: 16,944 | Gross: $34.00M
6. A Scene at the Sea (1991)
101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The lives of a young, hearing-impaired and gloomy couple are fulfilled after the boy holds interest in surfboarding.
Director: Takeshi Kitano | Stars: Claude Maki, Hiroko Ôshima, Sabu Kawahara, Toshizo Fujiwara
Votes: 6,684
7. Ranpo jigoku (2005)
134 min | Fantasy, Horror
This four-part anthology takes its cue from the short fiction of legendary horror writer Edogawa Rampo.
Directors: Akio Jissôji, Atsushi Kaneko, Hisayasu Satô, Suguru Takeuchi | Stars: Tadanobu Asano, Yûko Daike, Chisako Hara, Masami Horiuchi
Votes: 1,195
8. Memory of Water (2022)
101 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In this dystopian literary adaptation, a courageous young woman fights for fresh water in the Scandinavian Union, an area that has dried up due to environmental disaster and a repressive military government.
Director: Saara Saarela | Stars: Saga Sarkola, Mimosa Willamo, Lauri Tilkanen, Pekka Strang
Votes: 586
9. Fear and Trembling (2003)
Unrated | 107 min | Comedy, Drama
A Belgian woman looks back on her year at a Japanese corporation in Tokyo in 1990. She is Amélie, born in Japan, living there until age 5. After college graduation, she returns with a ... See full summary »
Director: Alain Corneau | Stars: Sylvie Testud, Kaori Tsuji, Tarô Suwa, Bison Katayama
Votes: 4,810
10. Every Day a Good Day (2018)
100 min | Drama
Noriko is a university student. By her mother's recommendation, Noriko begins attending a Japanese tea ceremony near her house with her cousin Michiko. There, Noriko learns from Teacher ... See full summary »
Director: Tatsushi Ômori | Stars: Haru Kuroki, Mikako Tabe, Kirin Kiki, Mayu Harada
Votes: 1,272
11. The Sensei (2008)
Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Drama, Sport
In 1985 Colorado, a long-absent woman, proficient as a black belt in martial arts, returns home where she agrees, secretly, to train a bullied gay teen.
Director: Diana Lee Inosanto | Stars: Diana Lee Inosanto, Keith David, Melissa Taylor, Shane Weingardt
Votes: 478
12. Rikyu (1989)
135 min | Biography, Drama, History
Legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu is faced with his warmongering lord's unrealistic pretensions.
Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara | Stars: Rentarô Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kyôko Kishida
Votes: 833
13. Death of a Tea Master (1989)
107 min | Biography, Drama, History
Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the master's death.
Director: Kei Kumai | Stars: Eiji Okuda, Toshirô Mifune, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Gô Katô
Votes: 379
14. Gô-hime (1992)
142 min | Drama, History
Chronicles the trials and tribulations of Oribe, the successor to tea-master Rikyu, Usu, his gardener, and Princess Goh, who attempt to balance artistic expression and duty amid political intrigue in feudal Japan.
Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara | Stars: Rie Miyazawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshiya Nagasawa, Kôshirô Matsumoto
Votes: 272
15. All in This Tea (2006)
Not Rated | 70 min | Documentary
During the 1990s, David Lee Hoffman searched throughout China for the finest teas. He's a California importer who, as a youth, lived in Asia for years and took tea with the Dali Lama. ... See full summary »
Directors: Les Blank, Gina Leibrecht | Stars: David Lee Hoffman, Song Diefeng, Werner Herzog, Angela Justice
Votes: 322
16. A Bad Boy Drinks Tea (2021– )
Comedy
When Masaya Funabashi (Nobuyuki Suzuki) was a middle school student, he had an intimidating appearance and could fight very well. Because of this, he was called "Devil." After graduating ... See full summary »
Stars: Nobuyuki Suzuki, Toshiki Seto, Minori Hagiwara, Seira Nagashima
17. Thousand Cranes (1969)
96 min | Drama, Romance
The entangled relations between the son of a seductive tea-ceremony teacher and the women in his father's life. Based on the novel by Kawabata Yasunari.
Director: Yasuzô Masumura | Stars: Ayako Wakao, Machiko Kyô, Mikijirô Hira, Eiko Azusa
Votes: 48
18. Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge (2010 Video Game)
E10+ | Adventure, Mystery
Teen detective Nancy Drew travels to Japan and investigates ghost sightings at a traditional inn.
Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Kira Dorrian, Mikano Fukaya, Walayn Sharples
Votes: 75
19. Queen Bee (1978)
140 min | Mystery, Thriller
Private detective Kindaichi investigates a series of murders in scenic rural Japan.
Director: Kon Ichikawa | Stars: Kôji Ishizaka, Mieko Takamine, Keiko Kishi, Yôko Tsukasa
Votes: 164
20. Kyushu - Wo Japans grüner Tee wächst (2009– )
42 min | Documentary
The deep connection between green tea and Japanese culture is explored, such as a tea ceremony instructor and a kendo instructor who explain how the philosophies of each are similar. ... See full summary »
Star: Paul R. Kotta
21. Sand and Lightning (1986 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
A look at the Japanese genius for art and technology and how those proclivities come together in the art of the bonsai tree, the Japanese landscape aesthetic, the microchip, and Japanese culture.
Director: Michael Tobias | Star: Michael Tobias
22. Onna hitori 70-sai no chaji angya (2016 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Biography
70-year old Tsuruko HANAZAWA embarks on a journey throughout Japan to share her passion for tea ceremonies. During her mission, she brings the ritual to common people and unusual locations.
Director: Keiko Matsuda | Stars: Ryan Drees, Tsuruko Hanzawa, Kazue Hirano, Ayaka Igarashi
Votes: 8
24. Tea Ceremony (2005)
23 min | Short, Music
A fusion of music and visuals in one single concert.
Director: Alexander Dirdovskiy | Stars: Er. J. Orchestra, Alexander Dirdovskiy
25.
MythQuest (2001)
Episode:
Minokichi
(2001)
49 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A hair comb sends Alex to Japan where he becomes a vampire's mortal lover.
Director: Stefan Scaini | Stars: Christopher Jacot, Joseph Kell, Wendy Anderson, Meredith Henderson
Votes: 9
26.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Up the Long Ladder
(1989)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An antiquated distress signal leads to two lost 22nd century Earth colonies, each facing doom in different ways, one by fire, the other by prolonged cloning.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,520
27.
Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982–1983)
Episode:
Honor Thy Brother
(1982)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A Japanese fighter pilot looks to avenge the death of his brother, who was shot down by Jake during his days as a Flying Tiger. Also, Jack gets his eye back and Corky accidentally gets married to a native.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Stephen Collins, Jeff MacKay, Caitlin O'Heaney, Marta DuBois
Votes: 48
28.
Madventures (2002– )
Episode:
Japani
(2005)
40 min | Documentary
Director: Tuomas Milonoff | Stars: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala
Votes: 21
29.
Urusei yatsura (1981–1986)
Episode:
Scramble! To the Rescue of Lum!
(1984)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After a fight with Ataru one night, Lum goes up to her UFO. As she sleeps, her ship crashes on Mendou's estate, and she has lost her memory. Mendou later tells Ataru that Lum is now staying with him, and will fight to keep her there.
Directors: Osamu Uemura, Mamoru Oshii | Stars: Fumi Hirano, Toshio Furukawa, Kazuko Sugiyama, Akira Kamiya
Votes: 20
30.
James May: Our Man in... (2020–2024)
Episode:
Hey Bim!
(2020)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
This time James is travelling from the megacity of Tokyo, to the ancient capital of Kyoto. And what better way to do this than on a motorbike, one of Japan's greatest contributions to the ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Whitter | Star: James May
Votes: 414
31.
Making the Cut (2020– )
Episode:
Brand Evolution
(2020)
TV-14 | 56 min | Game-Show
Tim and Heidi take the four remaining designers to a serene tea ceremony before revealing the next assignment. Now, the designers must create a two-to-four look mini-collection that ... See full summary »
Director: Ramy Romany | Stars: Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Joseph Altuzarra, Sander Bos
Votes: 72
32.
360° - Die GEO-Reportage (1999– )
Episode:
Kyuchu - Wo Japans grüner Tee wächst
(2008)
Documentary
The deep connection between green tea and Japanese culture is explored, such as a tea ceremony instructor and a kendo instructor who explain how the philosophies of each are similar. ... See full summary »
Director: Ilka Franzmann | Stars: Paul R. Kotta, Michael Pink
33.
Seigi no mikata (2008– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2008)
46 min | Drama
A package arrives for the older sister, in the younger sister's name. She is a pro wrestling fan, but because of her new boyfriend is pretending to have fine and traditional tastes instead.... See full summary »
Director: Yûichi Abe | Stars: Mirai Shida, Yû Yamada, Osamu Mukai, Koriki Chôshû
34.
Seigi no mikata (2008– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2008)
46 min | Drama
The younger sister is put to work to cook for her older sister's boyfriend. Unfortuantely, something goes wrong. The younger sister is having her own romantic issues. The girl, and her ... See full summary »
Director: Yûichi Abe | Stars: Mirai Shida, Yû Yamada, Osamu Mukai, Sei Hiraizumi
35.
Around the World in 80 Gardens (2008)
Episode:
China and Japan
(2008)
TV-G | 59 min | Documentary
In China, Monty visits famous gardens from an old tradition, inspired by Buddhism and Taoism, with symbolism and focusing on harmony, notably with nature, which inspired it as well as other... See full summary »
Director: Patty Kraus | Stars: Monty Don, Mr. Wei, Professor Yu, Mr. Kurakazu
Votes: 13
36.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1980)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 249
37.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Blind Banker
(2010)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called Black Lotus.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Zoe Telford
Votes: 28,838
38.
An Idiot Abroad (2010–2012)
Episode:
Climb Mount Fuji
(2011)
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
Karl visits Japan where he trains to be a sumo wrestler, stays in a capsule hotel, decides to invent something, eats fermented Japanese fish, studies with a Zen Buddhist master, participates in a Japanese tea ceremony, and climbs Mt. Fuji.
Director: Jamie Jay Johnson | Stars: Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Jamie Jay Johnson
Votes: 286
39.
Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode:
Japon éternel
(2012)
Documentary
Beginning of the journey in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari-Taisha sanctuary.Jérome presents his guide in Kyoto Mayumi Yoshida.They go to the tea ceremony.Later they cross the bamboo forest and visit ... See full summary »
Director: Vincent Chaffard | Star: Jérôme Pitorin
40.
Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode:
Tokyo
(2007)
Documentary
A nice journey from the high of a skyscraper and the talk with Keiko Aoki in the floating restaurant about how to behave with Japanse people to Kamakura (the excursion with Maggie, the ... See full summary »
Director: Laurent Lichtenstein | Star: Sophie Jovillard
41.
Burgerimiehet Aasiassa (2024)
Episode:
Isona Japanissa
(2024)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Hannu Pyyhtiä | Stars: Akseli Herlevi, Ossi Lahtinen
42.
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi (2014– )
Episode:
Jeju Fire Festival (Seoul & Jeju, South Korea)
25 min | Reality-TV
The Jeju Fire Festival in South Korea celebrates new life - with it comes all aspects of Korean tradition, beauty, and modern advancement. Mickela spans the South Korean culture from traditional mask dances to the ever popular KPOP.
Stars: Chang-Ju Choi, Kim Soon Ja, Mickela Mallozzi
43.
Myyntimies Jethro matkoilla (2016–2017)
Episode:
Japani
(2017)
60 min | Reality-TV
Director: Sanna-Sisko Tohka | Stars: Jethro Rostedt, Heikki Hilander
44.
Rudy Maxa's World (2008–2018)
Episode:
Kyoto, Japan
(2008)
TV-G | 26 min | Documentary, Adventure
The spiritual heart of Japan, Kyoto offers a glimpse of Japanese life as it used to be, primarily because it was never bombed during WWII. Tiny streets with wooden homes, impressive temples... See full summary »
Stars: Rudy Maxa, Osamu Kise, Uwe Walter
45.
The Art of Japanese Life (2017)
Episode:
Cities
(2017)
59 min | Documentary, History
Dr James Fox explores how the artistic life of three great Japanese cities,Kyoto, Edo and Tokyo, has helped to shape the nation's identity and attitudes to past and present, east and west.
Director: Matthew Springford | Stars: James Fox, Yoshitaka Nukina, Raku Kichizaemon, Ebizô Ichikawa
Votes: 30
46.
Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018)
Episode:
Ichi Go Ichi E
(2018)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Before leaving Japan, Rodrigo and Hailey experience a traditional tea ceremony, where they learn about themselves.
Director: Roman Coppola | Stars: Lola Kirke, Hannah Dunne, Malcolm McDowell, Gael García Bernal
Votes: 307