Japanese cinema is among the richest in the world. A list of the best Japanese movies
could stand alongside of a list of the greatest films from any country. Over the years,
Japan has produced a handful of filmmakers who stand among the greatest directors of
all time.
Some of the best Japanese movies are quiet independent films, brutal horror flicks, and
earnest, thoughtful melodramas.
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Edited by: Beth Toh