Australia’s largest celebration of Japanese cinema returns this spring!
Touring Canberra from October 27th to November 18th 2025 at Palace Electric the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) presented by The Japan Foundation is back for its 29th year with new releases anime favourites thrillers and timeless classics.
Opening the festival is KOKUHO Japan’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards starring Ryo Yoshizawa Ryusei Yokohama and Ken Watanabe.
Don’t miss out on the free screenings for the JFF Special Series at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) showcasing masterpieces from the 1930s a defining decade of Japanese cinema.
Grab your tickets now at www.japanesefilmfestival.net
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Palace Electric, 2 Phillip Law St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra
