Japanese Film Festival 2025 | Melbourne

Australia’s largest celebration of Japanese cinema returns this spring! 

Touring Melbourne from November 6th to December 4th 2025 at The Kino 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 ACMI showcasing masterpieces from the 1930s a defining decade of Japanese cinema.

Grab your tickets now at www.japanesefilmfestival.net

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kino Cinema, 45 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne

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