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Hiroko Yakushimaru
is a Japanese actress and singer. Biography After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, she was often dubbed as one of "Kadokawa Sannin-musume" in her early career. Yakushimaru made her acting debut in the 1978 movie ''Never Give Up (1978 film), Never Give Up''. In 1981, she came into prominence with ''Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (film), Sailor Suit and Machine Gun'', the film where she played the leading role. She also recorded the same-titled theme song for the film, which hit No. 1 on Oricon in late 1981 and stayed there until January 18, 1982. Since rising to fame, Yakushimaru has gained success as both an actress and a pop singer, mainly during the 1980s. She had also worked as a prolific recording artist until her marriage with Kōji Tamaki, the leader of the band Anzen Chitai. According to the Japanese Oricon chart, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibuya
is a Special wards of Tokyo, special ward in Tokyo, Japan. A major commercial center, Shibuya houses one of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station. As of January 1, 2024, Shibuya Ward has an estimated population of 230,609 in 142,443 households and a population density of . The total area is . Notable neighborhoods and districts of Shibuya include Harajuku, Ebisu, Shibuya, Ebisu, Omotesandō, Yoyogi and Sendagaya. Shibuya came into the possession of the Shibuya clan in the early 1160s, after which the area was named. The branch of the clan that ruled this area was defeated by the Later Hōjō clan on January 13, 1524, during the Sengoku period, and the area then came under their control. During the Edo period, Shibuya, particularly Maruyamachō, Shibuya, Maruyamachō on Dōgenzaka, prospered as a town on Oyama Road (present-day Japan National Route 246, Route 246), and in the Meiji era, as a Hanamachi. Shibuya emerged as a railway terminus during the expan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Story (1983 Film)
is a 1983 Japanese film directed by Kichitaro Negishi. Synopsis Naomi is a rich university student about to leave on a trip to America. Her father hires detective Shuichi Tsujiyama to watch over her, a situation that pleases neither Naomi or Shuichi. Things get complicated when Shuichi's ex-wife is suspected in the murder of a love hotel manager. Naomi and Shuichi join up to investigate the murder which may involve yakuza gangsters. Cast * Hiroko Yakushimaru as Naomi Arai * Yūsaku Matsuda as Shuichi Tsujiyama * as Yukiko Naoki * Kyōko Kishida as Kimie Hasenuma * as Yutaka Nagai * as Masako Shindo * as Wada * as the Love hotel manager * Susumu Fujita as Gozo Kunizaki Background ''Detective Story'', director Negishi's third mainstream film, was based on a novel by mystery writer Jirō Akagawa. Lead actor Yūsaku Matsuda also played the role of a detective (Shunsaku Kudo) in the 1979-1980 TV series '' Tantei Monogatari'' (''Detective Story'') but the film is unrelated t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom Or Bust
Boom may refer to: Objects * Boom (containment), a temporary floating barrier used to contain an oil spill * Boom (navigational barrier), an obstacle used to control or block marine navigation * Boom (sailing), a sailboat part * Boom (windsurfing), a piece of windsurfing equipment * Boom (ship), a type of Arab sailing vessel * Log boom, a barrier placed in a river * Boom, the lifting part of a crane * Boom microphone * Boom, the rear fuselage of an aircraft, as in twin boom * Boom, short for boomerang * Boom barrier, used to block vehicular or pedestrian access Arts and entertainment Music Performers * Boom! (group), a pop band founded by Hear'Say member Johnny Shentall * The Boom, a Japanese rock band * Boom Gaspar (born 1953), piano/keyboard/organ player for the band Pearl Jam *Boom, a member of the animated girl group VBirds Albums * ''Boom'' (The Sonics album), 1966 * ''Boom'' (Mario Pavone album), 2004 * ''Boom'' (Garmonbozia album) * ''Boom'', a 2006 albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hochi Film Award
The are film-specific prizes awarded by the '' Hochi Shimbun''. Categories *Best Picture *Best International Picture *Best Animated Picture (since 2017) *Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best New Artist *Special Award *Best Director Winner References External links Hochi Film Awards official site List of awards on IMDB {{Cinema of Japan 1976 establishments in Japan Awards established in 1976 Japanese film awards Recurring events established in 1976 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinema Junpo
, commonly called , is Japan's oldest film magazine and began publication in July 1919. It was first published three times a month, using the Japanese ''Jun'' (旬) system of dividing months into three parts, but the postwar ''Kinema Junpō'' has been published twice a month. The magazine was founded by a group of four students, including Saburō Tanaka, at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Technical High School at the time). In that first month, it was published three times on days with a "1" in them. These first three issues were printed on art paper and had four pages each. ''Kinejun'' initially specialized in covering foreign films, in part because its writers sided with the principles of the Pure Film Movement and strongly criticized Japanese cinema. It later expanded coverage to films released in Japan. While long emphasizing film criticism, it has also served as a trade journal, reporting on the film industry in Japan and announcing new films and trends. After th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Academy Film Prize For Outstanding Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role
The Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is an award presented annually by the Japan Academy Prize Association. At the 1st Japan Academy Prize ceremony held in 1978, Kaori Momoi was the first winner of this award for her role in '' The Yellow Handkerchief''. Since its inception, the award has been given to 36 actresses. Kimiko Yo has received the most awards in this category with three awards. As of the 2019 ceremony, Kirin Kiki was a Japanese actress for Japanese cinema and television. Biography Kiki was born on January 15, 1943, in Kanda, Tokyo. Her father was a master of the ''biwa'' lute and a former police officer. Her mother owned a cafe in Jinbōchō, Tokyo an ... is the most recent winner in this category for her role as Hatsue Shibata in '' Shoplifters''. Winners Multiple wins The following individuals received two or more Best Supporting Actress awards: References {{Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunset On Third Street
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It has been serialized in Shogakukan's manga ''Big Comic Original'' since 1974, with its chapters collected in 71 volumes as of June 2024. It was adapted into an anime television series broadcast from 1990 to 1991 and three live-action films: '' Always: Sunset on Third Street'' (2005), '' Always: Sunset on Third Street 2'' (2007) and '' Always: Sunset on Third Street '64'' (2012). It won the 27th Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga in 1982. Overview Set in post-war Japan between 1955 and 1964, it focuses on stories illustrating the humor and pathos of ordinary life in the Japan of that era, mainly about the residents of the fictional Tokyo neighborhood "Sunset on Third Street". However, many stories take place with one-story characters (not only people but animals and legendary creatures) and in other parts of Japan. Media Manga Written and illustrated by , ''Sunset on Third Street'' has been serialized for o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Raccoon
is a 2005 Japanese film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The "raccoon" of the English title is actually a translation for the tanuki or Japanese raccoon-dog. It is a love story set in the musical genre and stars Zhang Ziyi as a tanuki princess and Joe Odagiri as the banished prince she falls in love with. The film premiered at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. It was the last film Suzuki directed. Plot The Lord of Castle Grace, Azuchi Momoyama, is used to asking a prophetess to confirm he is the fairest of all living things. On one occasion, the prophetess reveals that his son Prince Amechiyo will soon become the fairest. Azuchi Momoyama orders his son to be killed at Sacred Mountain. The plan fails when the assassin is trapped by racoon hunters. While Amechiyo sleeps, Princess Racoon, finds him and takes him to the Raccoon Palace. Soon, Amechiyo and the Princess are in love. The Racoons are against the romance because it is a known law that "No man should love a racoon. Even less shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakeside Murder Case
is a 2004 Japanese mystery film directed by Shinji Aoyama, starring Kōji Yakusho, Hiroko Yakushimaru and Etsushi Toyokawa. Plot Four couples are staying at a lakeside cottage with their children. They want them to prepare intensely for a prestigious high school's entrance exam with the help of a private tutor. One night, one of the wives confesses to her husband that she has killed his mistress... Cast * Kōji Yakusho as Shunsuke Namiki * Hiroko Yakushimaru as Minako Namiki * Etsushi Toyokawa as Masaru Tsukumi * Akira Emoto as Tomoharu Fujima * Fukumi Kuroda as Kazue Fujima * Shingo Tsurumi as Takashi Sekiya * Kaoru Sugita as Yasuko Sekiya * Yuko Mano as Eriko Takashina Production In an interview with ''Midnight Eye'', the director Shinji Aoyama said, "I wanted to talk about whether parents really understand their kids and vice-versa. That's really the most basic thing the film is about." In an interview with ''The Japan Times'', he stated that it was a story about ordina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasmania Monogatari
is a 1990 Japanese film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, which was released on July 21, 1990 by Toho. The film was produced by Pacific Link Communications Japan, the Fuji Television Network and David Hannay Productions, and shot in southern Tasmania in the winter of 1989. It stars Kunie Tanaka and Hiroko Yakushimaru in the lead roles. The soundtrack to the film, composed by Joe Hisaishi, was also released on July 21, 1990. Hisaishi's score was nominated for a Japan Academy Film Prize in 1991. Premise Set in Tasmania, Australia, ''Tasmania Story'' depicts the tale of a boy who loses his mother and regains contact with his father, who he has been separated from since his parents' divorce. It is a heartfelt family drama, a portrayal of the emotional connection between a child-like father and an adult-esque son that combines the majestic nature of Tasmania with the adorable animals, such as wombats and wallabies. Shoichi, a sixth-grade boy, lives in Japan. His mother died when he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hope And Pain
is a 1988 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada. It was Japan's submission to the 61st Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. It was also entered into the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Hiroko Yakushimaru as Fusako Nakahara * as Kosuke Shima * Toshirō Yanagiba as Onkel, Keigo Hinoki * Toshinori Omi as Arles, Sadaichi Takai * Tetta Sugimoto as Gan, Iwao Ishido * Shinobu Sakagami as Chopinski, Choichiro Saeki * Eri Ishida as Sakiko Taniguchi, Prostitute * Keiko Awaji as Coffee shop's madame * Nakamura Shikan VII (Special appearance) as Kosuke today * Chieko Baisho as Kosuke's Mother, Tamiko Shima * Kiyoshi Atsumi as Havaosuke the dormitory cook See also *Cinema of Japan The , also known domestically as , has a history that spans more than 100 years. Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world; as of 2022, it was the Film industry#Statistics, fourth largest by nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo Appearance
A cameo appearance, also called a cameo role and often shortened to just cameo (), is a brief guest appearance of a well-known person or character in a work of the performing arts. These roles are generally small, many of them non-speaking ones, and are commonly either appearances in a work in which they hold some special significance (such as actors from an original movie appearing in its remake) or renowned people making uncredited appearances. Short appearances by celebrities, film directors, politicians, athletes or musicians are common. A crew member of the movie or show playing a minor role can be referred to as a cameo role as well, such as director Alfred Hitchcock who made frequent cameo appearances in his films. Concept Originally, in the 1920s, a "cameo role" meant "a small character part that stands out from the other minor parts". The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' connects this with the meaning "a short literary sketch or portrait", which is based on the lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
