Researchers at the National Film Archive of Japan are hoping a trove of documentary films shot in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that struck Tokyo almost a century ago will pass on lessons for future disasters.
A scene from “Kaguya-Hime” (1935) (Provided by the National Film Archive of Japan)
A short version of “Kaguya-Hime,” a 1935 film thought to have been lost for which special effects genius Eiji Tsuburaya served as director of photography, turned up in Britain.
It will be shown at the National Film Archive of Japan in Tokyo in September for the film’s first screening in Japan in nearly 90 years.
Tsuburaya (1901-1970) produced many works known for “tokusatsu” special effects, such as “Godzilla” in 1954 and the “Ultraman” superhero TV series that began in 1966.
“The film voraciously incorporates the latest technologies of the time, and it is a work of cinema essential to retrace the roots of Tsuburaya’s creativity,” said Masaki Daibo, chief researcher at the NFAJ.
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Commuters pass through Nagoya Station on Wednesday morning. | KYODO
Jiji May 12, 2021
The central government’s state of emergency over the spread of COVID-19 was formally expanded Wednesday to cover Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures.
The measure, which had already covered Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, will be in place until at least May 31. The state of emergency took effect on April 25 for the capital and the three western prefectures and was initially slated to end on Tuesday. The government decided on the 20-day extension last week.
Tracing the Chinese Cinema: from the Silent Era to the Fifth Generation START: Feb 3, 2021 END: Mar 7, 2021
The Cine-la movie hall is located in the Fukuoka City Public Library and has an impressive archive of films. Their collection includes Asian films and movies that have links to the Fukuoka area. Each month the movie hall organizes themed screenings. In February, they will be showcasing a series of classic Chinese movies that explore themes such as war and revolution. The National Film Archive of Japan and the China Film Archive have worked together on this event, which traces Chinese cinema’s development from the 1930s through to the so-called fifth generation. A total of 16 movies will be shown with Japanese subtitles, including Mulan Joins t