Japanese Film Awards

Here are the top 5 Japanese film awards, as well as links to the actors’ careers and reviews of the films they participated in.

The awards ceremonies take place during the Japanese winter, beginning with the Hochi Film Awards in December of each year and concluding with the Japan Academy Film Prize in March of the following year.

Japan Academy Film Prize

Japan Academy Film Prize is Japan’s most prestigious film awards ceremony, often regarded as the Japanese equivalent of the Academy Awards. Established in 1978, the awards honor outstanding achievements in Japanese cinema, including acting, directing, screenwriting, and technical categories.

Kinema Junpo Awards

Kinema Junpo Awards are among Japan’s oldest and most respected film awards. Established in 1924 by the influential film magazine Kinema Junpo, the awards recognize outstanding achievements in Japanese and international cinema, with winners selected by film critics and journalists.

Mainichi Film Awards

Mainichi Film Awards are one of Japan’s oldest film awards, established in 1946 by The Mainichi Newspapers. The awards honor outstanding achievements in Japanese cinema and are highly regarded for recognizing artistic excellence and emerging talent.

Blue Ribbon Awards

Blue Ribbon Awards are prestigious Japanese film awards established in 1950 by film critics and entertainment journalists in Tokyo. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in Japanese cinema and are known for reflecting the views of the country’s film press.

Hochi Film Awards

Hochi Film Awards are major Japanese film awards established in 1976 by Sports Hochi. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in Japanese cinema and are known for honoring both acclaimed filmmakers and popular performers.

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