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  • Japan On Film

    S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]

    04/06/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out.

    Hosted by Perry Constantine

    Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry

    You can connect with Patrick by email and check out his faculty profile.

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    S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]

    28/05/2026 | 59 mins.
    This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.

    Hosted by Perry Constantine

    Guest-Starring KJ Brown

    Check out KJ's game Blossom Breeze and check out him on these other podcasts:


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    S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]

    21/05/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
    In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars.

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    Guest-Starring Jim Cannon

    Listen to Jim on The Iron Age of Comics Podcast.

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    S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]

    14/05/2026 | 58 mins.
    This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse.

    Hosted by Perry Constantine

    Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton

    Visit Jennifer's website, pick up her book Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews, or listen to her podcast, The Cinema Junction.

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    S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]

    07/05/2026 | 1h 7 mins.
    "Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure.

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    Guest-Starring Alexander Scott

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About Japan On Film
Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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