Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades.In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie!
Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We'll be going on a hiatus now, but will return soon with another season and more Japanese movies to discuss. Until then, feel free to connect with us at the links below.
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Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott
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4 Jun 2026
S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]
Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out.
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Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry
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28 May 2026
S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]
This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring KJ Brown
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