Japan Society presents the 16th annual Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film, the largest festival of its kind. From July 26 – Aug 6, 2023, this year’s Japan Cuts features over 25 films from major blockbusters to indie darlings, spanning narratives, documentaries, experimental and short films, and anime. This year’s festival marks its long-awaited return following the last fully in-person Japan Cuts in 2019.

This year’s festival features five International Premieres, 10 North American Premieres, seven U.S. Premieres, three East Coast Premieres, and three New York Premieres. Japan Cuts will also welcome six special guests and host two parties.

Leading this year’s guests, Japan Cuts features actor Yuya Yagira with the 2023 Cut Above Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film for his role in Under The Turquoise Sky by director Kentaro.