Tag Archives: films set in tokyo

Review: Films Set In Japan – Bullet Train (2022)

Posted on August 10, 2023 by tokyofox

Get on board a fast-moving bullet train in Japan for this thrilling ride where five assassins find out their missions have something in common. My eyes may have rolled a bit when I first saw the title of this film … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan (2021)

Posted on February 22, 2023 by tokyofox

Of all the British TV series to get the big screen treatment, it was something of a surprise that this niche show was ultimately chosen. Many TV shows have tried and failed to make the leap from the small screen … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Shutter (2008)

Posted on October 27, 2022 by tokyofox

The horror movie genre is one that I’ve never been into so much but I have seen enough films to not be too scared as there is a limit to what can make you jump out of your skin. That … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Kate (2021)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by tokyofox

The fairly uninspiring title of this action, crime adventure sadly meant that I didn`t really take too much notice of this slick and stylish revenge assassin film when scrolling through the Netflix content.   Thankfully someone aware of my interest … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)

Posted on September 18, 2021 by tokyofox

Over the years there have been about a dozen G.I. Joe movies and animated TV shows as well as a series of video games and comics and I have consumed none of them so went into this origins film with … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Destination Tokyo (1943)

Posted on March 24, 2021 by tokyofox

Just when I thought I had covered the majority of films set in Japan from the 1940s another load suddenly emerged from the depths of nowhere such as this submarine adventure. Those who have read all of these reviews will … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Lost Girls & Love Hotels (2020)

Posted on September 27, 2020 by tokyofox

The main protagonist here is a girl who is lost but she is quite far removed from the Charlotte character in ‘Lost In Translation‘ (2003) as this 97 minute tale shows a far darker and grittier side of life in … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Joe Butterfly (1957)

Posted on July 20, 2020 by tokyofox

War settings for comedies have been aplenty over the years, especially for British TV audiences, with the likes of ‘Dad’s Army‘ (1968-1977), ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum‘ (1974-1981), ‘Allo Allo‘ (1982–1992), ‘Blackadder Goes Forth‘ (1989) and ‘Goodnight Sweetheart‘ (1993-1999) all taking place … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Jackass: The Movie (2002)

Posted on April 9, 2020 by tokyofox

For a few years now I’ve been wondering whether to include ‘Jackass: The Movie‘ or not. Is it really a movie? Well, it does have the word in the title and was released in cinemas so I guess it will … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Filming Locations #16 – Your Name (2016)

Posted on June 24, 2017 by tokyofox

This critically acclaimed animation from director Makoto Shinkai has been wowing audiences in Japan and around the world ever since it premiered last August. ‘Your Name‘ (original Japanese title: ‘Kimi No Na Wa‘) is a beautifully animated teen romance film with fantasy … Continue reading →

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