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JFF Africa Tour Kenya

JFF Africa Tour Kenya

Experience a carefully selected lineup of films through local screenings across various countries and cities in Africa during the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Africa Tour! In addition to screenings, various events are also planned. Be sure to check the event information for the country or city near you.

Nairobi

  • Date

    2026/2/18 - 2026/2/22

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

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  • Date

    2026/2/18 - 2026/2/22

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Screening Films

Movie Photos

SAND LAND

“No one gets to be more evil than a fiend!”

Sand Land is a mysterious world where demons and humans eke out an existence in a barren desert wasteland. In hopes of replenishing their water supply, Fiend Prince Beelzebub,a demon named Thief, and a human named Sheriff Rao team up and embark on a journey in search of the Legendary Spring.

2023

106min

Adventure, Animation

  • Director

    YOKOSHIMA Toshihisa

  • Cast

    TAMURA Mutsumi, YAMAJI Kazuhiro, Cho

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Movie Photos

AKIRA

A historic masterpiece of Japanese animation!

July, 1988— World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo...
As the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups. One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy― the product of human experimentation— and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility. Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab. However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedures has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness. 

1988

124min

Animation

  • Director

    OTOMO Katsuhiro

  • Cast

    IWATA Mitsuo, SASAKI Nozomu, KOYAMA Mami

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Movie Photos

カラオケ行こ!

The yakuza and youth join forces in this pitch perfect comedy!

As his school’s choir club leader, 14-year-old Satomi (SAITO Jun) has only one thing on his mind – the upcoming final competition before he graduates middle school. However, his routine is disrupted when he’s approached by Kyoji (AYANO Go), a menacing yakuza with an unusual request: “Let’s go karaoke!” Baffled and cautious, Satomi soon discovers the off-key gangster needs singing lessons to avoid losing his gang’s karaoke contest and a harrowing punishment... a bad tattoo selected by the boss himself! Reluctantly, Satomi agrees to help Kyoji through a series of karaoke sessions, and the duo forge an unexpected friendship. Featuring comedic twists, heartwarming moments and of course, a stellar soundtrack, this adaptation brings WAYAMA Yama's beloved manga series to life!

2024

108min

Comedy, Drama

  • Director

    YAMASHITA Nobuhiro

  • Cast

    AYANO Go, SAITO Jun

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Movie Photos

銀河鉄道の父

A family drama depicting the life of nationally-renowned Japanese author MIYAZAWA Kenji, told from the perspective of his father.

A family drama depicting the short life of one of Japan’s most beloved writers, MIYAZAWA Kenji, who left behind many children’s stories and poems. The film is told from the perspective of Miyazawa’s father who loved his son dearly and continued to believe in his son’s talents. World-renowned actor YAKUSHO Koji plays Miyazawa’s father who is both serious and comical. SUDA Masaki, one of the best young actors in working today, brilliantly expresses Miyazawa’s emotional instability as well as his gentle side that writes stories for his sick younger sister. The performance by the two actors, who together represent contemporary Japanese cinema, is not to be missed.

2023

128min

Drama

  • Director

    NARUSHIMA Izuru

  • Cast

    YAKUSHO Koji, SUDA Masaki, MORI Nana, TOYODA Yudai, SAKAI Maki, TANAKA Min

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Movie Photos

映画えんとつ町のプペル

There’s another world outside the smoke of Chimney Town.

The townsfolk of Chimney Town are getting ready for Halloween when all of a sudden, a Garbage Man made of old scrap metal and a broken umbrella turns up unannounced, causing everyone to wonder where on earth he came from. The mechanical figure made of garbage bumps into the lonely boy Lubicchi who renames him “Poupelle” and the two become instant friends, spending more and more time together, before gradually uncovering the secrets of Chimney Town.

2020

100min

Animation

  • Director

    HIROTA Yusuke

  • Cast

    KUBOTA Masataka, ASHIDA Mana, TATEKAWA Shinosuke

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Movie Photos

屋根裏のラジャー

“Never disappear, protect each other and never cry”

Studio Ponoc’s new animated feature film The Imaginary is a wondrous adventure that portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, a boy no one can see imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The Town of Imaginaries, where forgotten Imaginaries live and find work, he faces a mysterious threat. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away and other Studio Ghibli films), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss and the healing power of imagination.

2023

108min

Adventure, Animation

  • Director

    MOMOSE Yoshiyuki

  • Cast

    TERADA Kokoro, SUZUKI Rio, ANDO Sakura

  • Screening Venue

    Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Kenya

Streaming Films

A carefully selected lineup streamed online for everyone in Africa. You can enjoy it anytime and anywhere. Content will be updated regularly. User registration is required to view. If you have not registered yet, please click here

               

Trailer Video

                   

[Kenya] Festival Trailer - Japanese Film Festival Africa 2025/2026

The trailer for the film festival has been completed! Please take a look.

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