The april grand kabuki will be performed at the shinbashi enbujo theatre this year. There are screenings of englishlanguage movies or with english subtitles in tokyo every day at most theatres. Kabuki is highly stylized, dramatic theater involving elaborate sets, costumes, and makeup along with overthetop stage antics. The new national theatre, tokyo nntt is japans first and foremost national theatre for the contemporary performing arts. Guide to movie theaters in tokyo, osaka and japans other. Wikimedia commons has media related to theaters in tokyo pages in category theatres in tokyo the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. They use heavy duty lights that are used for movie shoots, and surround the walls with movie posters as well as some vintage journals and magazines. Its the only place i go to see english movies in tokyo.
The late, great satoshi kons 2003 film tokyo godfathers is back in north american theatres courtesy of gkids. The cinema chain, toho, publishes their movie listings in english for its 11 theatres in tokyo. Tokyo english life line counseling services rtokyoclassifieds sayonara sales and more. Jun 02, 2017 funimation films just announced its acquisition of the live action tokyo ghoul movie, directed by kentaro hagiwara and starring masataka kubota. As tokyos western districts like koenji provide a strong influence on the citys culture, so too the theater subculture thrives here. While not nearly as popular as it was during the edo period, kabuki dancedrama is still an important part of japanese culture, and many kabuki actors become quite famous. Tokyo metropolitan theatre was opened in october, 1990 by the tokyo metropolitan government as a base to promote art and culture and its globalization among the citizens by presenting quality programs mainly in the fields of music, theatre, opera, and dance.
And while it is not technically englishlanguage theater, the uks royal opera house also screens a series of operas and ballets in cinemas around tokyo. The 10 best tokyo movie theatres with photos tripadvisor. Happily, it is also one of tokyo s most foreigner friendly, providing english language customer service and a schedule packed with western titles. The only time i was able to see a movie with english subtitles in japan was at the 2001 tokyo international film festival. One of the highest populated cities in the world, teeming with peasants, samurai, townsmen. Many theaters, galleries and cinemas are crowded in hibiya, ginza, tsukiji area, and you can touch any live performances, art and entertainment. Where to find japanese films screening in tokyo with english. This theatre is located in an entertainment district and has nine screens at. If you want a list for upcoming releases this year 2011 in japan, you can view the imdb link here. When you check the movie timetable, youll need to make sure that the film if the original was made in english, of course will be shown in. The original fourstory building was designed in a renaissance style by yokogawa tamisuke 18641945, a renowned architect and founder of yokogawa electric co. May 23, 2020 the imperial theater, also known as teikoku gekijo, is japans first westernstyle theater.
Eigakan is a highly stylized cafe that is styled to resemble a movie set, which is why the name of the cafe literally translates to movie theatre. The 10 best shinjuku movie theaters with photos tripadvisor. Following the hijinks of three homeless people the crusty, alcoholic gin voiced by toru emori. Theres a machine that has english and japanese so you just pick your movie, time, seat, and then put in your money and get the ticket that comes out. Nov, 2018 movies, logos, database, films production, pictures, international, entertainment, cinema, artists, videos, distribution, studios, medias, collection, movie logo.
Guide to movie theaters in tokyo, yokohama, chiba, osaka, kyoto and kobe. The annual fall festivaltokyo theater festival occasionally includes englishlanguage productions. The honda theatre is a independent theater devoted to contemporary drama and acting, located in tokyos hip shimokitazawa neighborhood. Mar 18, 2020 the late, great satoshi kons 2003 film tokyo godfathers is back in north american theatres courtesy of gkids. The 10 best tokyo movie theaters with photos tripadvisor. One of tokyos newer and glitzier multiplex cinemas, shinjuku piccadilly is actually the reincarnation of a fourscreen movie house that used to stand in nearby kabukicho. From film festivals to cinemas, heres where you can catch japanese films around tokyo and japan with english subtitles. Note that some theater websites will also indicate in english whether the movie is english or japanese. Where to find japanese films screening in tokyo with. Find information on theaters in tokyo as well as 17 theaters. Shinjyuku toho building 3f 1191 kabukicho shinjyukuku, tokyo, tk, japan, 1600021. Most tickets cost between 2,0005,000 yen but they offer a wide range of discounts for the organized. Get movie schedules, box office information, and purchase tickets for movies. In paris, there were plenty of american films in english.
Tokyo cinemas top 18 englishfriendly tokyo cinemas. Tokyo godfathers 2020 restoration times movie tickets. A guide to tokyos top theater districts cnn travel. Guide to finding englishlanguage theater in tokyo tokyo cheapo. Tokyo questions thread rjapantravel for all your travel needs in japan. Most theaters have a members day the 19th at 109, tuesdays at toho, every day at kadokawa. For films now showing and full tokyo cinema listings, have a look here. Jun 10, 2015 when i first started watching japanese films at cinemas in tokyo nearly three decades ago, screenings with english subtitles were nonexistent. Read on to find out what an experience in a japanese movie theater is really like. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life. Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world. Google movie show time search might be the best first step. Footage of theaters that show older japanese yakuza and ninkyo films in asakusa, tokyo.
No less than the largest movie theatre in japan and one of the countries most cutting edge, shinjuku wald9 certainly has pedigree. Tokyo international players, tokyo founded in 1896, and billed as the oldest running english language theatre company in japan, tip prides itself on innovative theatre, producing between. Naturally, since the film festival is to showcase new movies to an international audience for future distribution, it wouldnt do for potential buyers to not be able to understand the movie. Touristlink members rank kabukiza, nissay theatre and jinbocho theater as the top theaters in tokyo. The february program at the kabukiza theatre has begun.
Hibiya line or asakusa line, higashi ginza station. The 10 best shibuya movie theatres with photos tripadvisor. Tokyo 2020 olympic games organizing committee president yoshiro mori stated that the tokyo olympics will be scrapped if it cannot be held in 2021. Movie theatre showing spiderman far from home on english. Its a rare occasion indeed when a new smallscale movie theatre opens in the tokyo area, but that was exactly what happened in february 2015 in yokohama.
One of tokyo s newer and glitzier multiplex cinemas, shinjuku piccadilly is actually the reincarnation of a fourscreen movie house that used to stand in nearby kabukicho. When i first started watching japanese films at cinemas in tokyo nearly three decades ago, screenings with english subtitles were nonexistent. If youre a real movie buff, and especially if you tend to frequent the same theaters often, you might want to get a membership card. Guide to finding englishlanguage theater in tokyo tokyo. Tokyo cinemas the 18 best englishfriendly tokyo cinemas. The annual fall festival tokyo theater festival occasionally includes englishlanguage productions. The joining fee ranges from 100 yen movix to 1,000 yen 109, kadokawa cinemas, but will result in great benefits like extra discounts and free movie tickets. There are more than 50 sites including cinema complexes and convention centers. Itd be like watching ghibli films in english so different than the original.
One thing ive noticed, sometimes it isnt worth paying to see a western movie in the theater here unless you really want the experience or want to watch a film in 3d because often within twothree weeks or so the same movie is released to rent or buy on itunes. Kabukiza in ginza is the primary kabuki theater in tokyo. The toho cinema in shinjuku with the big godzilla on the roof is the best movie theater around town. The 10 best shinjuku movie theatres with photos tripadvisor. Ueno is a fairly popular gay cruising area, i got the rundown on it from a gay friend of mine. Movie detail page tokyo ghoul s consolidated theatres.
Funimation films just announced its acquisition of the live action tokyo ghoul movie, directed by kentaro hagiwara and starring masataka kubota. As tokyo s western districts like koenji provide a strong influence on the citys culture, so too the theater subculture thrives here. Happily, it is also one of tokyos most foreigner friendly, providing english language customer service and a schedule packed with western titles. They also have a lot of cool things you can buy from the gift shop and lots of free posters for upcoming films. They use heavy duty lights that are used for movie shoots, and surround the walls with movie posters as. Movie theaters in japan showing 16 open movie theaters all theaters 31 open 16 showing movies 15 closed 15 demolished 5 restoring 0 renovating 0. Have you wanted to see a movie in japan, but were not sure if you might run into some problems.
Movie theaters in tokyo, japan showing 3 open movie theaters all theaters 14 open 3 showing movies 3 closed 11 demolished 4 restoring 0 renovating 0. Most western kids movies will typically be dubbed, such as pixar, disney, etc. Discover anime by tokyo theatres on myanimelist, the largest online anime and manga database in the world. Most theatres in tokyo are showing the film in english with japanese subtitles, pick your local cinema and make sure it has next to the name which means subbed in japanese. Maybe the ticketing process is different or the movie will be dubbed in japanese or the theatre etiquette will be different. Toho cinemas is a chain of movie theatres in japan. Finding english movies in japan how to book a movie ticket online. If you are living in tokyo you will probably want to visit a movie theater at some point. You can see movie information currently being screened at toho cinemas roppongi hills. Top 15 theatres in japan tokyu theatre orb, new national. The gay action you speak of will be occurring regardless of the type of screening thats how these theaters stay afloat now, since most porn aficionados are perfectly happy with the offerings available via their internet connection. A trip to shinjuku wald9 is perhaps also your best opportunity to.