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Shinjuku Swan II
is a 2017 Japanese comedy film directed by Sion Sono based on the manga ''Shinjuku Swan'' by Ken Wakui. It was released in Japan on January 21, 2017. It is the sequel to ''Shinjuku Swan'' (2015), also directed by Sion Sono. Plot One year has passed since the death of Hideyoshi. Sumitomo, president of the All Japan Liquor Merchants Association, announces plans to open a new gentleman's club in Yokohama. Tatsuhiko, a scout from the Burst scouting agency who recruits girls for the adult entertainment business, moves from Shinjuku to Yokohama to recruit girls and expand the agency's business there. There he comes into conflict with Masaki Taki, the CEO of the Wizard scouting agency of Yokohama who is also seeking to recruit girls for the opening of the new gentleman's club and is unhappy about the unknown upstart stepping into his turf. Seki once took the fall for a murder rap for Taki and has avoided Yokohama for 12 years for this purpose. When he returns, Taki takes it as a declara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sion Sono
Sion may refer to * an alternative transliteration of Zion People * Sion (name) or Siôn, a Welsh and other given name and surname, including a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Shion or Sion, a Japanese given name Places France * Sion, Gers, France * Sion, Saxon-Sion, Meurthe-et-Moselle department, France * Sion-les-Mines, Loire-Atlantique department, France * Sion-sur-l'Océan, Vendee department, France * Mont Sion, namesake of the Priory of Sion India * Sion, Mumbai, India **Sion Causeway **Sion Creek **Sion Hillock Fort **Sion railway station (India) Switzerland * Sion, Switzerland ** Sion District ** Sion Airport ** Sion railway station (Switzerland) ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Sion ** Sion Cathedral Elsewhere * Sion (Asia Minor), a former ancient city and bishopric, and present Latin Catholic titular see in Asian Turkey * Sion, Alberta, Canada * Sion, Czech Republic, a castle * Sion, Netherlands Other uses * Sion (periodical), ''Sion'' (peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Kaname
is a Japanese actor and tarento. He was born in Mitoyo, Kagawa and made his drama debut as an actor in 2001 in the Tokusatsu Series "Kamen Rider Agito". He appears not only in TV dramas but also in movies, commercial messages, variety TV programs, plays, and music videos. Kaname married a non-celebrity woman April 28, 2013. Filmography TV *''Kamen Rider Agito'' (TV Asahi 2001) - as Makoto Hikawa/Kamen Riders G3 & G3-X *'' Kamen Rider Agito: A New Transformation'' (TV Asahi 2001) - as Makoto Hikawa/Kamen Rider G3-X *''Kono Fuyu no Koi'' (2002) *''Shin Ai no Arashi'' (2002) *''Tensai Yanagisawa kyoju não Seikatsu'' (2002) *'' Mantenhan'' (NHK 2002) - as Takashi Nakashima *'' Boku to Kanojo to Kanojo no Ikiru Michi'' (Fuji TV 2003) - as Kishimoto Hajime *''Good Luck!!'' (TBS 2003) - as Takayuki Abe *'' Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro'' (2003) *'' Dōbutsu no Oisha-san'' (TV Asahi 2003) - as Nikaidou Akio *'' Kokoro no Teryōri'' (2003) *'' Koibumi carta de amor'' (TBS 2003) - as Wakabayas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival ( SDAFF) is an annual event organized by Pacific Arts Movement (formerly the San Diego Asian Film Foundation) that takes place every November in San Diego, California. Background SDAFF is the flagship event for the non-profit organization Pacific Arts Movement (Pac-Arts, formerly the San Diego Asian Film Foundation), which also puts on several other arts and culture events throughout the year. The mission of Pacific Arts Movement is to present Pan Asian media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain and support a more compassionate society. Throughout the year, Pacific Arts Movement offers student internships, cultural literacy programs with local high schools and colleges, and a high school filmmaker project entitled “Reel Voices.” Pacific Arts Movement also teams up with several movie production and marketing companies to promote both independent and mainstream films that are inline with the mission of the org ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards () is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded in 1962 by the Government Information Office of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. The awards ceremony is usually held in November or December in Taipei, although the event has also been held in other locations in Taiwan in recent times. Overview Since 1990 (the 27th awards ceremony), the festival and awards has been organized and funded by the Motion Picture Development Foundation R.O.C., which set up the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee. The Committee consists of nine to fifteen film scholars and film scholars on the executive board, which includes the Chairman and CEO. Under the Committee, there are five different departments: the administration department for internal administrative affairs, guest hospitality and cross-industry collaboration; the marketing department which is responsible for event planning and promotion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eejanaika Toyohashi Film Festival
Ee ja nai ka was a complex of carnivalesque religious celebrations and communal activities, often understood as social/political protests, which occurred in many parts of Japan in 1867–1868. Eejanaika or Eijanaika may refer to: * ''Eijanaika'' (film) * Eejanaika (roller coaster) is a steel roller coaster, steel 4th Dimension roller coaster, 4th Dimension Hypercoaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi, Japan. The ride was the world's second 4th Dimension coaster. E ... * "Eijanaika" (song) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Kubota
is a Japanese actor and model whose work has included stage, television and film roles. He is best known as the character Takatora Kureshima / Kamen Rider Zangetsu / Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin in the Kamen Rider series ''Kamen Rider Gaim''. He is currently affiliated with thJapan Music Entertainmentagency. Career Kubota debuted as a magazine model in 2002 after being scouted in Harajuku. In 2007 he made his theatrical debut as Hal Kurabayashi in the stage play ''Switch'', based on the manga of the same name. Also in the same year he got small roles in TV series such as ''Oniyome Nikki'' and ''Jotei'', as well as a brief appearance in '' Kamen Rider: The Next''. A year later he got the part of Keigo Atobe in the stage play '' Prince of Tennis Musical''. In 2009 he starred in the stage adaptation of Capcom's video game ''Sengoku Basara'' as Date Masamune. After playing the character for four years, he transitioned to a broader career in films and TV. In 2010, Kubota got his firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yū Yamada
is a Japanese model, actress and singer best known from her modeling work with ''CanCam'' magazine. Personal life On March 14, 2012, Yamada married Japanese actor Shun Oguri, and is a mother of three children, as of April 2020, according to reports made by an undisclosed acquaintance. Discography Studio albums Singles Filmography Movies * ''Route 58'' (2003) as Rin * ''Kiseki wa Sora Kara Futte Kuru'' (2005) as Reiko Aoyama * ''Akihabara@Deep'' (2006) as Akira * ''Pulukogi'' (2007) * '' Surf's Up'' (Japanese dub) (2007) as Lani Aliikai * ''Kanna-san, Daiseiko Desu!'' (2008) as Kanna * ''Shinjuku Swan'' (2015) as Ryoko * ''Eating Women'' (2018) Dramas * ''Kabachitare!'' (2001) * ''Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo'' (2001) * ''Kangei Danjiki Goikkou-sama'' (2001) * ''Shiawase no Shippo'' (2002) * ''Cosmetic'' (2003) * ''Aisuru Tame ni Aisaretai Loved to Love'' (2003) * ''Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no youni...'' (2004) * ''Orange Days'' (2004) * ''Be-Bop High School'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maryjun Takahashi
is a Japanese actress and model of Japanese and Filipino ethnicity who has appeared in '' CanCam'' magazine and various television commercials. Early and personal life Takahashi was born in Ōtsu, Shiga to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father. She has a younger sister, Yu Takahashi, who is also a model and actress, and a brother Yuji who is a footballer. Career She began modeling in August 2003 after winning the "Yokohama Shonan Audition 2003" beauty contest, and professionally in April 2004 when she signed a contract with '' CanCam''. Since 2007, she has appeared in various television shows such as music shows and variety shows, and various television commercials such as those for fashion brand Cecil McBee, Kyocera, Morinaga, and Google. She has also been active in the runway scene, appearing in large collections such as Tokyo Girls Collection (''2007 S/S'', ''2009 A/W'', ''2010 S/S'', ''2010 in Okinawa'', ''2010 A/W'', ''2011 in Nagoya'', ''2011 S/S'', ''2011 A/W'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kippei Shiina
is a Japanese actor. Career Shiina portrayed John Rain and co-starred in Max Mannix's '' Rain Fall'' (2009) with Gary Oldman. He starred in Takeshi Kitano's ''Outrage'' (2010). Filmography Film *''Wangan Bad Boy Blue'' (1992) *''A Night in Nude'' (1993) *''Sadistic City'' (1993) *''Alone in the Night'' (1994) *''Shinjuku Triad Society'' (1995) *''Gonin'' (1995) *''Waga Kokoro no Ginga Tetsudo: Miyazawa Kenji Monogatari'' (1996) *''Tokyo Dragon'' (1997) *''The Black Angel'' (1997) *''Andoromedia'' (1998) *''Fuyajo'' (1998) *''June Bride'' (1998) *'' Sada'' (1998) *'' Spellbound'' (1999) *'' Kaizokuban Bootleg Film'' (1999) *''Kewaishi'' (2001) *''Calmi Cuori Appassionati'' (2001) *'' Red Shadow'' (2001) *''Oboreru Sakana'' (2001) *''Kaza-Hana'' (2001) *'' Doing Time'' (2002) *''The Choice of Hercules'' (2002) *''Hana'' (2003) *''The Boat to Heaven'' (2003) *''Spy Sorge'' (2003) *''Thirty Lies or So'' (2004) *''Quill'' (2004) *''Warau Iemon'' (2004) *''What the Snow Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Sasano
is a Japanese actor. Career Sasano has appeared in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's films ''Bright Future (film), Bright Future'' (2003) and ''Before We Vanish'' (2017). He also appeared in Amir Naderi's 2011 film ''Cut (2011 film), Cut''. Filmography Film * ''Tora-san's Island Encounter'' (1985) * ''Final Take'' (1986) * ''A Class to Remember'' (1993) * ''The Geisha House'' (1999) * ''Keiho'' (1999) * ''Last Scene'' (2002) * ''Bright Future (film), Bright Future'' (2003) * ''No One's Ark'' (2003) * ''The Hidden Blade'' (2004) * ''Ame Yori Setsunaku'' (2005) * ''Metro ni Notte'' (2006) * ''Love and Honor (2006 film), Love and Honor'' (2006) * ''Nezu no Ban'' (2006) * ''Tsuribaka Nisshi 17'' (2006) * ''Kabei: Our Mother'' (2008) * ''10 Promises to My Dog'' (2008) * ''Departures (2008 film), Departures'' (2008) * ''Mt. Tsurugidake'' (2009) * ''Dear Doctor (film), Dear Doctor'' (2009) * ''Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky'' (2009) * ''Surely Someday'' (2010) * ''Otōto (2010 film), About ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideo Nakano
Hideo (ひでお) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: * Hideo Den (田 英夫, 1923–2009), Japanese politician and news presenter * Hideo Fujimoto (藤本 英雄, 1918–1997), Japanese baseball player * Hideo Fukui (福井 英郎, born 1977), Japanese athlete who competes in triathlon * Hideo Fukuyama (福山 英朗, born 1955), Japanese NASCAR driver * Hideo Gosha (五社 英雄, 1929–1992), Japanese film director * Hideo Hagiwara (萩原 英雄, 1913–2007), Japanese artist *, Japanese marathon runner * Hideo Hashimoto (橋本 英郎, born 1979), Japanese footballer * Hideo Higashikokubaru (東国原 英夫, born 1957), Japanese comedian, best known for his role in ''Takeshi's Castle'' and the current governor of Miyazaki Prefecture * Hideo Hiraoka (平岡 秀夫, born 1954), Japanese politician *, Japanese sprinter and baseball player * Hideo Ishikawa (石川 英郎, born 1969), Japanese voice actor * Hideo Itokawa (糸川 英夫, 1912 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |