Japanese cinema has a significant presence at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Stories from and about Japan are featured across nearly every section of the festival. Two celebrated directors have films in the main Competition.

Hirokazu Koreeda is one of them, with an adaptation of a beloved manga. Further details about the films and the festival are available from the source.

The source highlights eight standout Japanese stories from the festival, providing more information about the event and the participating films.