Nihon no Uta Film (Blue Disc)

Collaborations between some of contemporary Japan's finest musicians and filmmakers. The Nihon no Uta Executive Committee produced a series of original short films inspired by the classic Japanese songs included in the albums Nihon no Uta Vol. 1–4, released by commmons (founded by Ryuichi Sakamoto). Each film pairs a celebrated musician with an acclaimed filmmaker, creating a unique fusion of music and visual storytelling. Artists: Kicell, Maia Barouh, Mishio Ogawa, Mitsuko Koike + Tomoki Kanda, Kirinji, Keiichi Sokabe, Uri Nakayama, Sean Lennon, Ren Takada

• Director: Koichiro Tsujikawa
• Cast: Mariko Takahashi, Hiromi Eguchi, Akari Iijima, Amon Kabe, Yutaro Kikuhara, Yūki Ōnuma, Satoshi Ninomiya, Nanoka Matsubara