Vancouver Japanese Film Festival
Friday, September 11, 2026 -- Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1800 - 2200
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Vancouver Japanese Film Festival at the VIFF Centre from September 11 -13. The festival brings an acclaimed selection of contemporary Japanese films from the Toronto Japanese Film Festival to British Columbia. All films are Vancouver premieres
The festival showcases films recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, honoured by the Japanese Film Academy and celebrated at international film festivals. Programming spans a wide range of genres, including historical dramas, samurai films, contemporary dramas, comedy, action, literary adaptations, documentaries, and family-friendly fare.
The festival builds than 15 years of programming excellence established by the by the JCCC’s annual festival, recognized as one of North America's leading showcases for Japanese cinema. VancouverJFF will present award-winning and critically acclaimed films that reflect the breadth and diversity of contemporary filmmaking in Japan while strengthening cultural connections between Japan and Canada.
Films include Yoji Yamada's TOKYO TAXI, Takashi Minamoto's SAMURAI VENGEANCE, Mipo O's HOW DARE YOU? and Shiho Kataoka's AKUKU - I WALK, with the director in attendance.
Additional information can be found at www.jccc.on.ca and ticket sales commence August 4 at 10am PST.
URL:
Exhibitor: https://go.evvnt.com/3759135-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema
The festival showcases films recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, honoured by the Japanese Film Academy and celebrated at international film festivals. Programming spans a wide range of genres, including historical dramas, samurai films, contemporary dramas, comedy, action, literary adaptations, documentaries, and family-friendly fare.
The festival builds than 15 years of programming excellence established by the by the JCCC’s annual festival, recognized as one of North America's leading showcases for Japanese cinema. VancouverJFF will present award-winning and critically acclaimed films that reflect the breadth and diversity of contemporary filmmaking in Japan while strengthening cultural connections between Japan and Canada.
Films include Yoji Yamada's TOKYO TAXI, Takashi Minamoto's SAMURAI VENGEANCE, Mipo O's HOW DARE YOU? and Shiho Kataoka's AKUKU - I WALK, with the director in attendance.
Additional information can be found at www.jccc.on.ca and ticket sales commence August 4 at 10am PST.
URL:
Exhibitor: https://go.evvnt.com/3759135-2?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema
Starting Price Per Person
19.00 CAD
Other Information
Where
VIFF Centre
1181 Seymour Street
Vancouver British Columbia V6B 3M7
Canada
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
1181 Seymour Street
Vancouver British Columbia V6B 3M7
Canada
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
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