Tea & Screening with Director Akihiro Toda in partnership with Japan Foundation

The Japan Society is delighted to offer a small group of members a unique opportunity to join director Akihiro Toda for a conversation over cream tea ahead of the screening of his film Ichiko (2023) at the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme in London. This exclusive event offers a chance to explore significant themes in contemporary Japan and gain insights into the making of the film.

Adapted from his highly acclaimed stage play, Ichiko is a thought-provoking and deeply emotional exploration of pressing social issues, including poverty, domestic abuse, and the systemic flaws in Japan’s family registration system. The film was screened at the 28th Busan International Film Festival and the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival. Hana Sugisaki, the lead actress, won the Best Actress Award at both the 47th Japan Academy Prize and the 78th Mainichi Film Awards. Yuri Nakamura received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 37th Takasaki Film Festival. The film has also won several awards at both domestic and international festivals. For more info or tickets, please visit Japan Foundation