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Tokyo International Film Festival opens with Sukiyaki biopic

Tokyo International Film Festival Sukiyaki film Sanae Takaichi Japanese content exports IP360 initiative

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival opened in Hibiya with the premiere of Takahisa Zeze’s music biopic, “Sukiyaki.” The film depicts the creation of the 1963 hit “Ue o Muite Arukō,” which achieved global success under the English title “Sukiyaki.” The production features Junichi Okada as composer Hachidai Nakamura, Tori Matsuzaka as lyricist Rokusuke Ei, and Taiga Nakano as singer Kyu Sakamoto.

During the opening ceremony, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a video message pledging government support to increase Japanese content exports to 20 trillion yen ($127 billion) by 2033. This is part of the IP360 initiative and the Japan Growth Strategy. Cabinet Minister Ryosei Akazawa noted that approximately 55 billion yen ($350 million) has been allocated in the current fiscal year to support the industry.

Festival director Takeo Hisamatsu, returning to the role, aims to balance international cinema with a stronger entertainment focus. The festival also features “Godzilla Minus Zero” as a centerpiece screening.

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Japan · Ryosei Akazawa · Sanae Takaichi · Takahisa Zeze · Tokyo International Film Festival

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The film “Sukiyaki” follows the lives of Hachidai Nakamura, Rokusuke Ei, and Kyu Sakamoto. www.filmofilia.com · variety.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Takeo Hisamatsu has returned as the festival director. www.filmofilia.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The opening film is Takahisa Zeze’s biopic “Sukiyaki.” www.filmofilia.com · variety.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Japanese government aims to boost content exports to 20 trillion yen by 2033. deadline.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] “Godzilla Minus Zero” is playing as a centerpiece film at the festival. deadline.com · variety.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival has opened. www.filmofilia.com · deadline.com · variety.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is allocating approximately 55 billion yen ($350 million) this fiscal year to support the industry. deadline.com

Sources

Tokyo Film Festival Opens With Sukiyaki and Rainy Ingenuity [www.filmofilia.com]
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Pledges Support For Japanese Film At Tokyo Fest Opening [deadline.com]
Tokyo Opener ‘Sukiyaki’ Director Zeze Takahisa on the Protest Roots of a Global Japanese Pop Hit: ‘The Culture Used to Be Wide Open – Now It’s Become Narrower’ [variety.com]