GINMAKU Crowdfunding Project
With a focus on cultural exchange, a big importance lies on the support this Film Festival gets - for a secured continuity. With your help, the GINMAKU Film Festival can provide a rich program again. We count on you!
The daily life in the era of Meiji
A big selection of historical images are now available for free for download or even open for orders as art prints!
Japan Rail Pass Petition
Attention! The Japan Rail Group announced that they're planning not to sell the Japan Rail Pass to abroad living japanese citizens anymore. Here you can find more information on the ongoing petition relating to the topic.
Premiere Tsukiji Wonderland
«Tsukiji Wonderland» is going to be screened for the first time in Switzerland - in Japanese with English subtitles.
Silence
SILENCE is the story based on the historical events of the persecution of the Christians in Japan during the 17th century.
Happy Hinamatsuri!
Today is Hinamatsuri! On this day, Japanese Families showcase puppets in traditional clothing and young girls try out being little hosts themselves.
After the Storm
«Family» is probably the most recurring theme in works of the well-known director Hirokazu Kore-Eda («Like Father, Like Son»).
Harmonium
Directed by Koji Fukada, this movie has been awarded the «Un Certain Regard» award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016.
Top 10 Anime from 2016
Did you enjoy watching anime in 2016? Here, you'll find my personal favourites of the last year. Hopefully, I didn't miss anything. If so, please let me know!
Globus: Japanese apples and pears
In the Globus underground store, you'll be able to find a gourmet selection of apples and pears, now!