It's time to kickstart the new year with an exciting challenge that celebrates the incredible world of Japanese films! Whether you're a longtime fan or just beginning to explore Japanese cinema, we hope this challenge has something for everyone! 🌸

We tried our best to make the challenge stand out by including some new themes. Our goal was to showcase the diverse range of topics that emphasize the strengths and unique qualities of Japanese cinema. Hope y'all enjoy exploring the wide range of films!

31 Days, 31 Themes!

1. A Film of Your Own Choice - The choice is yours! Select any Japanese film and let's begin!
2. A Gojira Film - Here comes Big G again. Watch a Gojira film of your choice!
3. A Film Based on a True Story - Time for some reality-inspired cinema! Don’t forget we made a list a few months ago. Refer to it here: https://boxd.it/yGPk8
4. A Uniquely Bizarre Film Only Japan Could Make - Only in Japan! Films so wild, strange, and uniquely creative that no other country could have made them.
5. A Hayao Miyazaki Film (Birthday Special) - Celebrate the maestro's birthday by revisiting one of his magical films!
6. A Keigo Higashino Adaptation - Higashino-sensei's brilliance deserves more love! Pick a film based on his novel!
7. A Film Adapting a Story from Another Country - Time to see how Japan interprets global stories. Pick one adapted from foreign literature or novels!
8. A 1980s Film - One of the best, but lesser-discussed eras. Choose a 80s classic!
9. A Nobuhiko Obayashi Film (Birthday Special) - The visionary born on this day. Pick a Obayashi classic to honor him!