The Academy Awards for Miyazaki and Yamazaki's films are a tribute to Japanese film culture, which values artisanal craftsmanship and classical methods.
Japanese films saw impressive wins at the 96th Academy Awards, bringing home Oscars in the Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects Categories.
Godzilla wins 2024 Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects." A metaphor for all human destructiveness, what else does it teach us about Japan and humanity?
The biggest film festival in Japan welcomed luminaries and celebrities like German director Wim Wenders ("Perfect Days") and Japanese actress Yui Aragaki.