Nippon Spectrum
Japan—a land of paradox and fascination—has long captivated travelers from afar. With deep-rooted traditions that have withstood over 150 years of rapid Westernization, Japan continues to preserve a unique national identity and way of life, while also giving rise to a distinct and globally influential pop culture. This month, Giloo Documentaries presents a curated selection of films that explore the many faces of Japan. Journey with us across mountains and oceans, through surface and depth—encountering the worlds of fashion, Takarazuka theater, love hotels, fine cuisine, robotics, and contemporary art. Modern Japan is vibrant, eclectic, and often wildly unexpected—and these films capture its raw, untamed spirit.
AuthorGiloo紀實影音源自於「紀錄」的發音，是台灣唯一以影展及議題為導向的影音平台，搜羅台灣與全世界最重要的電影，致力打造影迷與知識影像的文化社群。
28 films
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
Someone Else's Shinjuku East
Suzaku
Notebooks on Cities and Clothes (Digitally Remastered)
Yohji Yamamoto│Dressmaker
Tokyo-Ga (Digitally Remastered) (Only available in Taiwan)
Pelican: 74 Years of Japanese Tradition
Campaign
Gaea Girls
Eat the Kimono
The Good Wife of Tokyo
Shinjuku Boys
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