The festival, held by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, will feature nine new Japanese films in different themes, including psychology, comedy, detective and animation.

The films included: 1. “My Dad is a Heel Wrester”, “Dance With Me”, “12 Sucidal Teens”, “Bento Harassment”, “Masquerade Hotel”, “Samurai Shifters”, “A banana? At This Time of Night?”, “A Little Love Song”, “Children Of the Sea”.

All films will be screened in English and Vietnamese sub-titles at the National Cinema Centre at 87 Lang Ha Street.

The ticket prices will be VND40,000 per ticket for adults and VND30,000 per ticket for students and children.

Through the annual event, Vietnamese audiences can learn more about the culture and life of Japanese people and deepen their interest in the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. VNS