Thu Jun 18 2026

7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

6 Sakura Way Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

All Ages

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The highest grossing live-action film in Japanese cinema history won 11 Japanese Academy Awards including Best Film, Director, Actor and Screenplay.

A sweeping historical drama from, based on Shuichi Yoshidas best-selling novel, follows Kikuo Tachibana. He is the son of a yakuza boss who, after his father is murdered, is taken as in an apprentice by celebrated kabuki actor Hanai Hanjiro. There he trains together with Hanjiro’s son Shunsuke and a close bond, as well as an intense rivalry, blossom between the two.

Kabuki is one of Japan’s most demanding artistic traditions and as Kikuo’s extraordinary talent propels him toward fame, the film becomes a rich portrait of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of devoting one’s life to art. Kokuho builds to a stunning climax will shake the souls of all who watch.

Starring
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Min Tanaka, and Ken Watanabe

©SHUICHI YOSHIDA/ASP ©2025 "KOKUHO" Film Partners

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

KOKUHO | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

  • TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

    Film

    The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.

KOKUHO | Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Thu Jun 18 2026 7:00 PM

(Doors 6:30 PM)

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Toronto ON
  • On sale soon
  • Wed May 13 2026
  • 10:00AM EDT

All Ages

The highest grossing live-action film in Japanese cinema history won 11 Japanese Academy Awards including Best Film, Director, Actor and Screenplay.

A sweeping historical drama from, based on Shuichi Yoshidas best-selling novel, follows Kikuo Tachibana. He is the son of a yakuza boss who, after his father is murdered, is taken as in an apprentice by celebrated kabuki actor Hanai Hanjiro. There he trains together with Hanjiro’s son Shunsuke and a close bond, as well as an intense rivalry, blossom between the two.

Kabuki is one of Japan’s most demanding artistic traditions and as Kikuo’s extraordinary talent propels him toward fame, the film becomes a rich portrait of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of devoting one’s life to art. Kokuho builds to a stunning climax will shake the souls of all who watch.

Starring
Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinobu Terajima, Min Tanaka, and Ken Watanabe

©SHUICHI YOSHIDA/ASP ©2025 "KOKUHO" Film Partners

*No exchange or refund.
​*Membership will be checked at the JCCC.

Net Capacity: 500

TORONTO JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

Film

The Toronto Japanese Film Festival (TorontoJFF) showcases the finest Japanese films that have been recognized for excellence by Japanese audiences and critics, international film festival audiences, and the Japanese Film Academy.