🎬 JAPAN WORLD FILM FESTIVAL 2026
in NAKAGAWA, TOCHIGI, JAPAN
October 24 (Sat) – 25 (Sun)
Our official poster and festival guide are finally complete!
Japan World Film Festival brings films from around the world to Nakagawa — a small town surrounded by forests, fields, rivers and everyday local life.
For two days, audiences can discover carefully selected international animation, drama and documentary films, alongside films made in Japan and in Nakagawa itself.
But JWFF is more than a film screening event.
Throughout the weekend, filmmakers and audiences will meet through director Q&As, panel discussions, live performances, workshops, local films, food and cultural experiences.
🌏 WORLD CINEMA × LOCAL CULTURE
We believe cinema can connect places that may seem very far apart.
A film made on the other side of the world can make us recognize something familiar. A story from another culture can also open a window into a life we have never experienced.
At the same time, we want visitors to discover Nakagawa — its people, food, traditions and landscape.
🍚 TASTE NAKAGAWA, TASTE THE WORLD
The festival will also bring together local food and flavors from around the world.
Because food, like cinema, carries the memory of a place and the people who live there.
🎭 FILM, FOOD, MUSIC & EXPERIENCES
From traditional local performances and live music to workshops and a special anime dubbing experience for children, there will be many ways to take part — whether you are a filmmaker, a film lover, a local resident, or simply curious.
Come for a film.
Stay for the food.
Meet a filmmaker.
Discover a new story.
And experience Nakagawa through cinema.
📅 October 24–25, 2026
🕙 10:00–18:30
🎟 FREE ADMISSION
📍 Ogawa Comprehensive Welfare Center “Ajisai Hall”
Nakagawa Town, Tochigi, Japan
We look forward to welcoming filmmakers, audiences and friends from Japan and around the world.
🇯🇵 日本語
ポスター&パンフレットが完成しました!
世界の映画と、那珂川町の食・文化・人が出会う2日間。
10月24日・25日、那珂川町でお待ちしています。
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