In 2024, The Japan Foundation launched the JFF Theater – “an online streaming service that distributes Japanese films and videos worldwide, with multilingual subtitles, all free of charge. Through this website, the Japan Foundation aims to create a platform where Japanese films and videos can be viewed anytime, anywhere.”
JFF Theater: Newsletter excerpt (received February 2nd, 2025):
New Film Lineup with 7 Titles Has Started
With 7 new languages options, JFF Theater’s website is now available in 16 languages!
→Languages Options: Japanese, English, Arabic, Burmese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese<snip>
All the titles are available on JFF Theater until May 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. (JST). Don’t miss out!
*Due to licensing restrictions, some films are not available in certain countries and regions.
IMPORTANT: Creating an account is required to watch the selection of streaming films and videos that are offered on the JFF Theater for a limited period of time.
JFF Theater > Sign Up / Online registration webpage
Registration is easy! After registering by following the steps below, you will be able to start watching Japanese films, dramas, and other videos on the site immediately for free.1. Enter your personal details below to create your account.
2. A confirmation email will be sent to you
3. Access the URL in the confirmation email to complete registration.
4. Sign in again and enjoy your favorite films and videos!
JFF Theater > Films and Videos – https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/
JFF Theater > Films et vidéos – https://fr.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/
- Outside of the JFF Theater platform, many of the offered films still require paid subscription to third-party streaming service(s) and/or one-time purchase (Rent/Buy) costs in certain regions – see JustWatch details below
- “Due to licensing restrictions, some titles may not be available in certain countries and regions.”
- The following films are stated to be available to stream on the JFF Theater platform, from February 1, 2025, 11am JST – until May 1, 2025, 11am JST
My Broken Mariko (a.k.a. Mai burôkun Mariko / マイ・ブロークン・マリコ)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/my-broken-mariko/ – 
NOT currently available to Canada-based users
My Broken Mariko – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 25m | Release Date(s): Canada – July 13, 2022; Japan – September 30, 2022 | IMDB score: 6.5/10 (641)
- JustWatch (Canada): Rakuten Viki (Subscription: 7 days free trial, then CA$7.99 per month), Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then CA$9.99 per month)
- JustWatch (United States): Rakuten Viki (Subscription: 7 days free trial, then US$5.99 per month), Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then US$8.99 per month)
- JustWatch (Japan): U-NEXT (Subscription: 31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then 600 yen per month; Rent: 400 yen; Buy: 2,500 yen)
I am what I am (a.k.a. Sobakasu / Freckles / そばかす)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/iam-what-iam/ – 
Currently available to Canada-based users
I am what I am – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 44m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – December 16, 2022 | IMDB score: 6.9/10 (352)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
- JustWatch (Japan): Netflix (Subscription: 1,490 yen per month), U-NEXT (Subscription: 31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,750 yen)
The God of Ramen (a.k.a. Râmen yori taisetsu na mono: Higashi-ikebukuro Taishôken 50-nen no himitsu / ラーメンより大切なもの 東池袋大勝軒 50年の秘密)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/the-god-of-ramen/ – Currently available to Canada-based users
The God of Ramen – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 30m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; USA – June 8, 2013 | IMDB score: 7.1/10 (339)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
- JustWatch (Japan): Not available for streaming in Japan
Bread of Happiness (a.k.a. Shiawase no pan / しあわせのパン)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/bread-of-happiness/ – Currently available to Canada-based users
Bread of Happiness – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 54m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – January 28, 2012 | IMDB score: 6.5/10 (775)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
- JustWatch (Japan): U-NEXT (Subscription: 31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then 600 yen per month; Rent: 400 yen; Buy: 2,500 yen), Apple TV (Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,600 yen)
Project Dreams – How to Build Mazinger Z’s Hangar (a.k.a. Maeda Corporation Fantasy Marketing Department / 前田建設ファンタジー営業部)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/project-dreams/ – Currently available to Canada-based users
Project Dreams – How to Build Mazinger Z’s Hangar – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 55m | Release Date(s): Canada – October 3, 2020; Japan – January 31, 2020 | IMDB score: 6.1/10 (111)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
- JustWatch (Japan): U-NEXT (Subscription: 31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,547 yen), Apple TV (Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,600 yen)
School Meals Time Graduation (a.k.a. おいしい給食 卒業)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/school-meals-time-graduation/ – Currently available to Canada-based users
School Meals Time Graduation – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 44m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – May 13, 2022 | IMDB score: 6.8/10 (106)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
- JustWatch (Japan): Hulu (Subscription: 1,026 yen per month), U-NEXT (Subscription: 31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then 600 yen/month; Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,600 yen), Apple TV (Rent: 440 yen; Buy: 2,600 yen)
JUNGLE EMPEROR LEO, aka KIMBA THE WHITE LION (a.k.a. Jangaru taitei / ジャングル大帝)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/jungle-emperor-leo/ – Currently available to Canada-based users
JUNGLE EMPEROR LEO, aka KIMBA THE WHITE LION – Trailer | JFF Theater
- Runtime: 1h 15m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – July 31, 1966 | IMDB score: 6.4/10 (238)
- JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
- JustWatch (United States): Amazon Prime Video (Subscription: 30 days free trial, then US$8.99/month; Rent: US$2.99; Buy: US$9.99)
- JustWatch (Japan): Not available for streaming in Japan
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