Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)

*Title picture from special premiere, Unlock Your Heart* Given all that's happened the past two years, we are all the more grateful to all those who have turned out this year for the festival's return to help make it one truly worth remembering. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And now, we have one day … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 29th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 28th)

*Title picture from special premiere, Unlock Your Heart* It's getting a bit cooler today, so this just might be the perfect time to come indoors and check out what is on offer for the festival's biggest day. Special Events/Workshops: Dream Job Mangaka?! Two manga artists, Christina Plaka and Katharina Sato, will offer insights into their … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 28th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 27th)

Thank God it's Friday. Thank God for Nippon Connection. Hell, thank God for both! It's been a lot of glorious and not too hot late Spring weather so far and today looks to be much of the same. So come on out and join us! Workshops/Special Events: Lecture: Explore Shizuoka The view of Mt. Fuji … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 27th)

Guest in Focus: Riho KUDO

LET ME HEAR IT BAREFOOT director Riho KUDO © PFF Partners [日本語版は下にあります] In the 2022 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival’s NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Riho KUDO's film LET ME HEAR IT BAREFOOT. Riho KUDO, born in Fukuoka in 1995, studied film at Kyoto University of the Arts. Her graduation film ORPHANS' … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Riho KUDO

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)

With a holiday now upon us, I bet you all have much more time on your hands to come enjoy the festival. As such, starting today we have a lot more stuff on offer. Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Japanese Toys Through The Ages This free lecture by Dr. Victoria von Asschenfeldt will provide a look into … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 26th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)

It's Day Two of the Returned and Improved Nippon Connection! Here are today's highlights: Special Events/Workshops: Lecture: Soy Sauce- All-Rounder of Japanese Cuisine This lecture will focus on the complex production of this seemingly simple sauce that has found endless uses in the dishes from both Japan and elsewhere. Language will be Japanese with German … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 25th)

Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)

To paraphrase Vegeta from DBZ Abridged- WE'RE BACK, BITCHES! Yes, Nippon Connection is finally fully live and in-person again, after two years of COVID requiring the festival be held online. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still ongoing, so while we are happy to welcome all our guests back to Mousonturm once again, please take care of … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2022- The Daily Highlights (May 24th)

Nippon Honor Award, 2022: A Masatoshi Nagase Tribute

After what truly seems like an eternity, Nippon Connection is back where it belongs, in the theaters and art halls of Frankfurt. Not only are our film screenings set to return to the big screen, we also have a new recipient of the Nippon Honor Award. This year, the festival would like to specially recognize … Continue reading Nippon Honor Award, 2022: A Masatoshi Nagase Tribute

Guest in Focus: Ren SUDO

BACKLIGHT director Ren SUDO © 2021『逆光』FILM [日本語版は下にあります] In the 2022 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival’s NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Ren SUDO's film BACKLIGHT. Ren SUDO was born in Tokyo in 1996. While studying law at Keio University, he began working as a model and actor. He has been in a number … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Ren SUDO

Guest in Focus: Masakazu KANEKO

RING WANDERING director Masakazu KANEKO ©RW Production Committee [日本語版は下にあります] In the 2022 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival’s NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Masakazu KANEKO's film RING WANDERING. Masakazu KANEKO, born in Tokyo in 1978, made 8mm and 16mm films while studying political science and economics. After graduation, he studied under Takahisa ZEZE … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Masakazu KANEKO