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[The Japan Foundation] JFF Theater: Selection of Japanese films, FREE streaming (multilingual subtitles, ad-free) – May 1st to Aug 1st 2025

IMPORTANT: Using a JFF Theater user 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 – Terms of Use


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 regionssee 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 May 1, 2025, 11am JST (April 30, 2025 10pm ET / 7pm PT) – until August 1, 2025, 11am JST (July 31, 2025 10pm ET / 7pm PT)


Aomori – Threads Across Time
Shamisen, art and cultural heritage – the threads of tradition and innovation link Aomori’s past and future.

Ito (a.k.a. Itomichi / いとみち)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/ito/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Ito – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 1:00)
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  • Runtime: 1h 56m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – June 25, 2021 | IMDB score: 6.7/10 (565)
  • JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming
  • JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming
  • JustWatch (Japan): Subscription: Hulu (2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (30 days free trial, then 600 yen per month); Rent: Amazon Prime Video (400 yen), Apple TV (550 yen); Buy: Amazon Prime Video (2,000 yen), Apple TV (2,600 yen)

Ki&Ki: Blending Old and New Sounds with Shamisen (a.k.a. 輝&輝:三味線で紡ぐ、古き音と新しき響き) – Runtime: 21min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/ki-ki-shamisen/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Aomori Museum of Art – Invitation to Explore Japan’s Museums (a.k.a. 青森県立美術館【美術館への誘い】) – Runtime: 10min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/daj-aomori-museum/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users


Ishikawa – Hands that Ferment History
Sake, salt, and Bunraku puppet theater – tracing the inheritance of skills and passion nurtured by the climate and people of Ishikawa.

The Genealogy of Sake (a.k.a. Ikkon no keifu / 一献の系譜)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/the-genealogy-of-sake/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

The Genealogy of Sake – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 1:03)
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  • Runtime: 1h 43m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – September 26, 2015 | IMDB score: –/10 (0)
  • JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming
  • JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming
  • JustWatch (Japan): Not available for streaming
  • Guli creates – DVD purchase: 6,000 yen excluding tax

A Handful of Salt (a.k.a. ひとにぎりの塩)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/a-handful-of-salt/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

A Handful of Salt – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 1:01)
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  • Runtime: 1h 30m | Release Date(s): Canada – ???; Japan – August 1, 2019 | GULI creates
  • 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
  • Guli creates – DVD purchase: 5,000 yen excluding tax

Traditional Puppet Theater: Bound by Spirits (a.k.a. 人形浄瑠璃 -魂を宿す舞-) – Runtime: 14min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/sbb-traditional-puppet-theater/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users


Kagoshima – Where Festivals Strengthen Bonds
Festivals, family, love – a drama unfolds against the backdrop of magnificent nature.

Love and the Grand Tug-of-war (a.k.a. Dai Tsunahiki No Koi / 大綱引の恋 )
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/love-and-the-grand-tug-of-war/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Love and the Grand Tug-of-war – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 2:08)
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  • Runtime: 1h 48m | Release Date(s): Canada – N/A; Japan – May 7, 2021 | IMDB score: –/10 (0)
  • JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
  • JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
  • JustWatch (Japan): Subscription: Amazon Prime Video (30 days free trial, then 600 yen per month); Rent: Amazon Prime Video (500 yen), Apple TV (550 yen); Buy: Amazon Prime Video (2,500 yen), Apple TV (2,600 yen)

Three Sisters (a.k.a. Rokugatsudô no sanshimai / 六月燈の三姉妹)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/three-sisters/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Three Sisters – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 2:00)
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  • Runtime: 1h 44m | Release Date(s): Canada – N/A; Japan – November 9, 2013 | IMDB score: 6.1/10 (26)
  • JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
  • JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
  • JustWatch (Japan): Subscription: N/A; Rent: N/A; Buy: Apple TV (2,600 yen)

Kirishima Open-Air Museum – Invitation to Explore Japan’s Museums (a.k.a. 霧島アートの森【美術館への誘い】) – Runtime: 7min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/daj-kirishima-open-air-museum/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users


Okinawa – Soul-Stirring Sounds and Dances
The sanshin, dance, soul – rhythm carves out an unchanging heart.

Nabbie’s Love (a.k.a. Nabbie no koi / ナビィの恋)
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/nabbies-love/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Nabbie’s Love – Trailer | JFF Theater (Runtime: 1:47)
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  • Runtime: 1h 32m | Release Date(s): Canada – September 7, 2000; Japan – December 4, 1999 | IMDB score: 7.1/10 (306)
  • JustWatch (Canada): Not available for streaming in Canada
  • JustWatch (United States): Not available for streaming in United States
  • JustWatch (Japan): Subscription: U-NEXT (31 days free trial, then 2,189 yen per month), Amazon Prime Video (30 days free trial, then 600 yen/month)

Ryukyu Buyo: Okinawan (a.k.a. 琉球舞踊 – チムグクル 継承される沖縄の心 -) – Runtime: 16min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/sbb-ryukyu-buyo/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Honensai: Prayers for the Harvest (a.k.a. 豊年祭 – 収穫への祈り –) – Runtime: 17min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/sbb-honensai/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Sakurazaka Theater (Okinawa, JAPAN) – MINI THEATER JOURNEY (a.k.a. 桜坂劇場 (沖縄) – MINI THEATER JOURNEY) – Runtime: 10min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/sakurazaka-theater/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

Nago City Hall – BUILT ENVIRONMENT (a.k.a. 名護市庁舎【構築環境】) – Runtime: 5min
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/be-nago-city-hall/✅ Currently available to Canada-based users

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