JAPAN CUTS 2025

JAPAN CUTS returns July 10-20, 2025

Member presale begins June 3! Tickets launch for the general public on June 10!

North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 18th year this summer at Japan Society. Join us for 30 curated films from across Japan featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming filmmakers, restorations, documentaries, experimental and short films and more. JAPAN CUTS is a showcase of the latest in Japanese cinema, featuring both today’s most popular actors and directors as well as tomorrow’s pioneering talent.

Become a member now for early access to tickets, discounts on all films, free tickets to our short films and an exclusive members-only All-Access Pass!

“Meticulously curated… An annual highlight of New York’s film calendar.” —The New York Times

“A comprehensive snapshot of one of the world’s most exciting national cinemas—it’s the closest you can get to Japan without actually going there.” —IndieWire

Check out the excitement from the 2024 edition of JAPAN CUTS.