Takaichi Fallout: Hong Kong cancels screenings of three Japanese films

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2025.12.07 16:45 GMT+8

Takaichi Fallout: Hong Kong cancels screenings of three Japanese films

Updated 2025.12.07 16:45 GMT+8

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A screenshot from the official website of the Film Programmes Office under Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department shows that the screening of the Japanese film "Kamome Diner" has been canceled. /CGTN

The screenings of three Japanese films scheduled as part of Hong Kong's film program "Food for Thought – A Cinematic Feast" have been canceled, marking one of the latest fallouts from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan.

A screenshot from the official website of the Film Programmes Office of Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department shows a notice posted on December 5 announcing the cancellation of the screenings of three Japanese films originally scheduled for "Food for Thought – A Cinematic Feast." /CGTN

The program, set to run from December 6 to January 18 and featuring more than a dozen food-themed films, had planned to showcase three Japanese films – "Kamome Diner" (with a post-screening talk), "Tampopo" (a 4K restored version), and "An" (known internationally as "Sweet Bean"). According to a notice posted on the official website of the Film Programmes Office under Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department on December 5, all related screenings and post-screening talks of the three films were canceled.

A screenshot from the official website of the Film Programmes Office under Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department shows that the screening of the Japanese film "Tampopo" has been canceled. /CGTN

The move adds to a growing list of Japan-related cultural and entertainment events in China affected by diplomatic tensions, including the cancellations or postponements of shows by Japanese performers and the delayed releases of imported Japanese films.

A screenshot of the program brochure for "Food for Thought – A Cinematic Feast" shows an introduction to the Japanese film "An," known internationally as "Sweet Bean." The screening of the film has also been canceled. /CGTN

Takaichi Fallout: Hong Kong cancels screenings of three Japanese films

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