Meichō Soganoya Movies

A new stationmaster is appointed to a dilapidated local line. On top of the failing local line feuding for hot spring customers with a bus company...

A country boss gives up his way of life because of his daughter's marriage.

The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means...

Richshaw man Tatsu has wandered to Osaka from Tokyo. He has quarrels with Kimiyakko, a geisha, and throws her into the river. But later, he falls in...

After losing all his money, Kizuka Keita, a seller on the black market, is trying to commit suicide. But he is saved by Morigen, a broker on the...

Based on the novel by Naoki Prize-nominated author Taro Takeshita, a thriller full of black humor. A jealous husband murders his adulterous wife,...

A comedy directed by Yasuzo Masumura starring Yunosuke Ito.

Erotic Pinku film showcasing he life of Buddhist nuns during the Edo Period.

Based on a novel by Kôen Hasegawa

A group of one-hit wonder scam artists led by the troubled "Kanpai," dealing with impotence, embark on a lively and poignant societal comedy. They...

Ryotatsu, the wayward Priest blinded by Shinkai, the Wicked Priest, has his own story in this ultra-violent tale from the era of the Meiji...

Comedy historical film about a wandering warrior, based on the novel by Shin Hasegawa.

1968 Japanese movie

After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest swordsman in the land, he tries to lead a peaceful...

Business is a game! A theatrical version of the TV drama that became a social phenomenon starring Teruhiko Saigo. Set in a wholesaler town in Osaka,...

A young Japanese-American comes from California looking for a bride, going on blind dates with three candidates from Osaka, Hiroshima and Nagoya.

A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.

Oichi the Blind helps a woman escape the clutches of a high government official to go off with the man she loves. The official puts a reward on her...

The film depicts the fate of a young yakuza boss and his father, who confront each other, not knowing that they are relatives, and become victims of...