Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata

05/09/2026

【🎬 Japan Talkies 2026 | Day 3】

And just like that, tomorrow is the final day of Japan Talkies! 🎞️
Don't miss your last chance to experience our selection of Japanese films at Nandan III. Check out tomorrow’s schedule below and join us for the final day of the festival!

📅 6 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Nandan III, Kolkata
🎟️ Free Entry | First Come, First Served

See you at the movies! 🍿

04/09/2026

【🎬 Japan Talkies 2026 | Day 2】

Tomorrow will mark Day 2 of Japan Talkies!🎞️
Take a look at tomorrow’s line-up of Japanese films and join us at Nandan III for another day of stories, laughter, drama and unforgettable characters.

📅 5 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Nandan III, Kolkata
🎟️ Free Entry | First Come, First Served

Come enjoy another day of Japan on the big screen! 🎞️

04/09/2026

【🎬 The Indulge: What to Expect from Japan Talkies! 】

A big thank you to The Indulge by The New Indian Express for the wonderful coverage of Japan Talkies and for highlighting five films to look forward to at this year’s festival!

Read the full article here: https://www.indulgexpress.com/events/kolkata/2026/Sep/04/what-to-expect-from-the-japanese-film-festival-that-kicks-off-in-kolkata-today

📅 4–6 September | 📍 Nandan III, Kolkata
🎟️ Free entry | First come, first served

The annual Japanese Film Festival in Kolkata is back this year with five movies made between 2020 and 2024. Held at Nandan, the festival will be inaugurated by

03/09/2026

【🎬 Japan Talkies 2026 | Day 1 】

Japan Talkies begins tomorrow with a selection of Japanese films bringing stories of friendship, family, comedy and more to the big screen. ✨
Check out the Day 1 schedule below and pick your film(s)!

Inauguration by Consul General ISHIKAWA is at 12:30PM.

📅 4 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Nandan III, Kolkata
🎟️ Free Entry | First Come, First Served

Come enjoy Japanese cinema with us! 🎞️

01/09/2026

【1 September, Disaster Prevention Day: Preparing Today for Tomorrow】

1 September marks Disaster Prevention Day in Japan, a day dedicated to raising awareness about disaster preparedness and encouraging people to take practical steps to protect themselves and their communities.

Indeed, Japan has developed a range of innovative emergency foods designed to be long-lasting, nutritious and convenient, from canned bread and freeze-dried foods to retort-pouch meals and self-heating dishes. Rather than storing emergency food only for disasters, people are encouraged to incorporate it into everyday meals and rotate their supplies.

Click here to know more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhI2gI8hs0s

Most Japanese homes and companies keep stocks of emergency food to ...

27/08/2026

The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata will be closed tomorrow on August 28, 2026, on account of Rakhi Bandhan.

The office will reopen on August 31, 2026 (Monday).

27/08/2026

The following is a message from FM MOTEGI regarding the Flooding in Raswa District in Central Nepal and Shigatse City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China

In response to the flooding that occurred in Raswa District in central Nepal and Shigatse City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on August 26 (local time), I offer my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and extend my heartfelt sympathy to all those affected.
Following an announcement by the Government of Nepal on August 26 that Japanese nationals are among those missing, at 11:00 p.m. JST on the same day, we set up an on-site response headquarters in Nepal headed by Mr. MAEDA Toru, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, and a response office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by the Director-General of the Consular Bureau, and have started taking immediate action. I have instructed the dispatch of personnel from the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to spare no effort in saving Japanese nationals’ lives.
Japan expresses its strong solidarity with all those affected by this disaster and is urgently proceeding with necessary measures.

25/08/2026

【🎬 Japan Talkies is Back in Kolkata! 】

Get ready for three days of Japanese cinema, culture and storytelling!
From 4–6 September, Japan Talkies will bring five Japanese films to the big screen. From adventure and comedy to drama and biopics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 4–6 September 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Nandan III, Kolkata
🎟️ Free Entry | First Come, First Served

The festival will be inaugurated by Consul General of Japan in Kolkata, Mr. ISHIKAWA Yoshihisa.

Come experience Japan through stories that entertain, move and inspire—on the big screen!

Save the dates and join us at Japan Talkies! 🎬

24/08/2026

【AI for a Safer Tomorrow: Japan's Intelligent Innovations】

Japan is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to enhance public safety and improve healthcare. AI-powered behavioural recognition systems analyse human movement to detect unusual activity in real time, supporting surveillance and security operations. In the medical field, advanced AI-assisted endoscopy helps identify early-stage gastric cancer with remarkable speed and accuracy, assisting doctors in detecting lesions that may otherwise go unnoticed. By combining cutting-edge technology with human expertise, Japan is demonstrating how AI can create safer communities and transform healthcare worldwide.

22/08/2026

【🎬 A new line-up has arrived on JFF Theater! 】

Five exciting Japanese films are now streaming FREE, anytime and anywhere! ✨
From mysteries and thrillers to drama and horror, explore a new selection of Japanese cinema:

🎥 Midsummer's Equation (2013) (https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/midsummers-equation/)
🎥 Suspect X (2008) (https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/suspect-x/)
🎥 The Hotel of My Dream (2024) (https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/the-hotel-of-my-dream/)
🎥 The Complex (2013) (https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/the-complex/)
🎥 One Missed Call (2004) (https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/movie/one-missed-call/)

📅 Streaming from August 5 to November 4, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy these films from the comfort of your home!

👉 Watch now on JFF Theater!
Click here to sign up for FREE: https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/mypage/register_account/