Japanese Film Festival Ireland

09/05/2026

Following sold out shows in our recent edition, the fabulous KOKUHO is now screening at select cinemas including our Festival partner cinemas Light House Cinema Dublin and Arc Cinema, Cork.

https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/kokuho
https://cork.arccinema.ie/event/110331

Needs to be seen on the big screen and don't be put off by the running time. 😀

30/04/2026

After a fantastic three weeks of screenings across the country, the final screening of takes place tonight (Thu 30th April) at Garter Lane Arts Centre. And it's a big one: the legendary dystopian anime classic AKIRA.

Tickets available here, with pre-booking strongly advised: https://garterlane.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665979

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA | Waterford Film For All

29/04/2026

Today (Wed 29th April) is the second last day of ... but we've still got some great films in Waterford and Wexford before we close out the festival.

Our second and final film at Wexford Arts Centre is the emotional and music-filled anime THE COLORS WITHIN, screening tonight at 8pm.

Meanwhile, horror fans will be well served at Garter Lane Arts Centre with THE CURSE - a creepy yet darkly comic throwback to classic J-horror. Screens tonight at 7.30pm.

Full details and ticket links for the final remaining screenings available at www.jff.ie.

When Monk Rosuke disappears, his girlfriend Nonoka hires hitman Shinno to investigate. Shinno’s search leads him to a mountain temple overseen by Rosuke’s mysterious, sinister teacher - Master Hanzo. In the temple, Shinno witnesses strange, viole

28/04/2026

Japanese Film Festival 2026 lands in Waterford and Wexford tonight, kicking off the final few days of screenings!

First up at Garter Lane Arts Centre is the acclaimed KOKUHO tonight (April 28th, w/ Waterford Film For All), followed by J-horror THE CURSE (April 29th) and the iconic anime AKIRA (April 30th).

At Wexford Arts Centre we're delighted to screen Yasujiro Ozu's AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON (April 28th) - widely considered one of the greatest films of all time - followed by the charming anime THE COLORS WITHIN.

Full listings and ticket links at www.jff.ie

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

27/04/2026

KOKUHO screens at Waterford Film For All / Garter Lane Arts Centre on Tuesday April 28th.

"★★★★ Monumentally ambitious and visually sumptuous" - The Japan Times

A box office and awards phenomenon in Japan, don't miss this extraordinary kabuki epic.

Tickets (a special 3 films for €21 ticket is also available for ): https://garterlane.ie/events/waterford-film-for-all-presents-kokuho-as-part-of-the-japanese-film-festival-2026/

Full listings at www.jff.ie

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

27/04/2026

We're very much looking forward to bringing back to Wexford with two great films screening at Wexford Arts Centre this week.

On Tuesday 28th April we have the Ozu classic AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON, followed by the charming anime musical drama THE COLORS WITHIN on Wednesday 29th April.

Tickets
An Autumn Afternoon: https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873663364

The Colors Within:
https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873663369

Full listings at www.jff.ie, including all this week's screenings in Waterford and Wexford.

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

24/04/2026

We're delighted to bring to Waterford next week, with three fantastic films at Garter Lane Arts Centre.

Tuesday 28th April (in association with Waterford Film For All)
Kokuho

Wednesday 29th April
The Curse

Thursday 30th April
Akira

Full listings and ticket links at www.jff.ie

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

23/04/2026

We're very excited to bring to Ballina Arts Centre tonight (Thur 23rd April) with a screening of the classic AKIRA!

We also wrap up a fantastic run at Arc Cinema, Cork this evening with a screening of the acclaimed drama LEAVE THE CAT ALONE.

Ticket links and full listings at www.jff.ie

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

22/04/2026

The Cork leg of wraps up on Thursday April 23rd with a screening of the elegant and restrained relationship drama LEAVE THE CAT ALONE at Arc Cinema, Cork

"Understated in its aesthetics but surprisingly sturdy in its emotional depth, the film will certainly resonate with millennials struggling with their hopes of nurturing sweet love, slow lives and sublime literary pursuits" - The Film Verdict

Tickets: https://cork.arccinema.ie/event/109164

Full listings at www.jff.ie

Embassy of Japan in Ireland | access > CINEMA

21/04/2026

Make sure you don't miss the legendary AKIRA, screening as part of in Ballina and Waterford.

"A work of cinema that defies genre, blending visceral sci-fi action with grotesque body horror and mixing it with profound existential questions" - The Upcoming

Screens at Ballina Arts Centre (Thur April 23rd) and Garter Lane Arts Centre (Thur April 30th).

Full listings and ticket links at www.jff.ie