Japan enjoys a long tradition of making outstanding films, groundbreaking movies that include 'Seven Samurai' (1954) and, more recently, 'Drive My Car' (2021). The Land of the Rising Sun is also a favorite location choice for international filmmakers, with a host of well-known and award-winning pictures having been set in the country, productions such as 'Lost in Translation' (2003) and 'Babel' (2006). In fact, cinema owes a lot to Japan and to Japanese actors and directors, and the nation looks set to continue as a stage for some of the finest films being produced today.
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