Jiyu Kobo Movies

A collection of movies produced by Jiyu Kobo where we put together films that have two or even more than three parts, this could almost be called a series, but since it is an all night film and each film has a complete story, it is definitely not a series. When a film hits theaters, they usually don't know exactly what kind of story it will receive. Viewer opinions are often unpredictable, but they have tremendous power. Some stories are designed to continue, while others get new chapters as people respond positively. With a successful film, we can almost guarantee that we will get more scenes to please the audience. On the other hand, a lot of new things hit theaters in a year. How do you know a newer part of one of your favorites is available? This collection was created by including films produced by Jiyu Kobo. All the important movies here, whether it's two or twenty, if you liked the first part of a story, it's time to check out the newest one too!

Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa (2004)

Into the Picture Scroll: The Tale of Yamanaka Tokiwa (2004)
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This extraordinary film presents Japanese classical scroll painting as never before. The Yamanaka Tokiwa comprises twelve scrolls painted by Matabei...

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The Japanese Settlers to the Manchuria and Inner Mongolia of Mainland China (2009)

The Japanese Settlers to the Manchuria and Inner Mongolia of Mainland China (2009)
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Set in the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, the tragic theme of the film is the destruction of millions of lives in the 13 years before Manchukuo...

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Far-Away Home: Lushun and Dalian (2011)

Far-Away Home: Lushun and Dalian (2011)
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Haneda Sumiko, documentary filmmaker who was born in Dalian, Manchuria in 1926 and was there to experience the conclusion of the Pacific War....

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The Cherry Tree with Gray Blossoms (1977)

The Cherry Tree with Gray Blossoms (1977)
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The poignant focal point for this film is a cherry tree that is over 1400 years old. Beginning with the tree, the director then explores the families...

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And Then Akiko Is... A Portrait of a Dancer (2012)

And Then Akiko Is... A Portrait of a Dancer (2012)
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Sumiko Haneda returns to film what will be the final bits of Akiko Kanda's life, documenting Kanda's will to dance as she struggles with terminal...

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The Poem of Hayachine Valley (1982)

The Poem of Hayachine Valley (1982)
7 / 10

Iwate Prefecture, Ohasamacho. In the foothills of Mt. Hayachine, the kagura (devotional dance) offered to the mountain goddess by the mountain...

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Getting Old without Anxiety (1990)

Getting Old without Anxiety (1990)
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The care facilities for the elderly in a small town in Gifu prefecture, and the comparison with the welfare in Denmark, Sweden and Australia.

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Woman Was the Sun—The Life of Hiratsuka Raicho (2002)

Woman Was the Sun—The Life of Hiratsuka Raicho (2002)
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Documentary on pioneer Japanese feminist Hiratsuka Raicho

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All's Well That Ends Well (2007)

All's Well That Ends Well (2007)
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Documentary on end-of-life care in Japan

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The Takanosu-machi Thereafter (2006)

The Takanosu-machi Thereafter (2006)
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Mayor Iwakawa was voted into office in 1991, promising better welfare for senior citizens. As a result of his efforts to create a town with resident...

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Community Welfare that Residents Choose (1997)

Community Welfare that Residents Choose (1997)
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Toru Iwakawa is elected mayor of Takanosu on the platform of improving welfare. With the support of a group formed by residents, he aims to develop a...

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Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement (1996)

Women’s Testimonies - Pioneering Women in the Labor Movement (1996)
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In 1982, the socialist researcher Ishidō Kiyotomo organized a round table with women activists who had participated in the rise of the labor...

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