It looks like you're using an ad blocker.

To enjoy our content, please include The Japan Times on your ad-blocker's list of approved sites.

Thank you for supporting our journalism.

  • PRINT SUBSCRIBERS |
  • SUBSCRIBE |
  • Login
  • My Account
weather icon

21

P/SUNNY

TOKYO (11 p.m.)

TODAY'S PRINT EDITION

The Japan Times The Japan Times

drive my car

  • Login
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • My Account
  • PRINT SUBSCRIBERS ≫
  • (FREE ARTICLE)
  • MENU
  • Search
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Life
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • City Guide
  • Support
  • Search
  • News
    • National
    • World
    • Business
    • Asia Pacific
    • Reference
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Commentary
    • Cartoons
  • Life
    • Travel
    • Digital
    • Food & Drink
    • Environment
    • Style & Design
    • Language
    • Lifestyle
    • People
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Community
    • Voices
    • Issues
    • Our Lives
    • Event listings
    • How-tos
    • Columns
  • Culture
    • Film
    • Music
    • Art
    • Stage
    • Events
    • Festivals
    • Books
    • TV
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Sports
    • Rugby
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Sumo
    • Figure Skating
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • City Guide
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • Support
    • About us
    • Faqs
Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Film Mar 31, 2022

Excitement in Hiroshima after 'Drive My Car' Oscar win

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, which was shot mainly in Hiroshima and won an Academy Award for best international feature film, could renew interest in the prefecture as a filming locale

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Academy Award for best international film

Film Mar 28, 2022

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Academy Award for best international film

by Mark Schilling

Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film won in the best international category on Sunday, which is only the second time for a Japanese film to win the award.

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

Film Mar 25, 2022

How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?

by James Hadfield

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is nominated in four categories at the 94th Academy Awards, but win or lose, the film joins an exclusive club for cinematic greats.

Eiko Ishibashi’s score sets the scene in Oscar-contender ‘Drive My Car’

Music Mar 18, 2022

Eiko Ishibashi’s score sets the scene in Oscar-contender ‘Drive My Car’

by James Hadfield

The composer and musician’s body of work spans from abstract art pop to experimental electronics, with her love for cinema serving as a major source of inspiration.

The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese

Language | BILINGUAL Mar 5, 2022

The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese

by Eric Margolis

Metaphors and similes are an important part of any language, but they’re also a huge part of “Drive My Car.” Here’s a look at how to break them down in Japanese.

Oscars nod launches director Ryusuke Hamaguchi into the global spotlight

Film Feb 11, 2022

Oscars nod launches director Ryusuke Hamaguchi into the global spotlight

by James Hadfield

Ryusuke Hamaguchi landed four major Oscar nominations this week, a phenomenal achievement for a filmmaker who is still really just hitting his stride.

'Drive My Car' is first Japanese film to get best picture Oscar nod

Film Feb 9, 2022

'Drive My Car' is first Japanese film to get best picture Oscar nod

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film received Academy Awards nominations for best picture — a Japanese first — as well as best director, best adapted screenplay and best international feature.

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

Film | Wide Angle Jan 15, 2022

‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?

by Mark Schilling

“Drive My Car,” a film based on a short story by Haruki Murakami and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has garnered a long list of prizes since premiering last July at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won three awards, including best screenplay. It was also ...

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film

Film Jan 10, 2022

Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film

The film, based on a short story of the same title by novelist Haruki Murakami, recently won the top prize and was selected for three other awards by a U.S. film critic society.

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Film Dec 14, 2021

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film has already picked up a number of awards.

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

Film | 2021 in review Dec 10, 2021

2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows

by Mark Schilling

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's two releases shone abroad, Keisuke Yoshida was honored with a Director in Focus section at home and younger filmmakers blazed new paths.

Haruki Murakami and the challenge of adapting his tales for film

Film Dec 2, 2021

Haruki Murakami and the challenge of adapting his tales for film

by Nicolas Rapold

“Drive My Car,” from the rising director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, is the rare movie based on the author’s work to excel. The writer and director explain the difficulties.

VIEW OLDER ARTICLES

  • WHAT’S TRENDING
  • EDITORS’ PICKS
  • Foreign tourists to be allowed to enter Japan on trial basis this month
    Businesses in Asakusa area of Tokyo, a popular tourist spot, are hoping for a revival in inbound tourism.
  • How omicron infection turbocharges vaccinated people’s immunity
    A pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 booster shot at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, in February.
  • Japanese political parties agree on outline of bill to protect porn victims
    Major Japanese ruling and opposition parties have agreed on an outline of a planned bill to protect people who appear in pornographic videos against their will.
  • Japan to ease quarantine rules for travelers from South Korea
    Travelers at Haneda Airport in Tokyo in April
  • Marie Kondo is here to tidy up your pandemic clutter — if you want to
  • U.S. midterm stakes grow clearer: Election deniers will be on many ballots

    Thumbnail image
  • English proficiency of Japanese students is improving, government says

    Thumbnail image
  • China’s internet censors try a new trick: Revealing users’ locations

    Thumbnail image
  • Cats purrfectly know their feline friends’ names, Japanese study says

    Thumbnail image
  • Foreign tourists to be allowed to enter Japan on trial basis this month

    Thumbnail image

PODCAST

  • DEEP DIVE

    When will Japan open to tourists?

Return to The Japan Times top page
JT Digital Archives The Japan Times Alpha Study in Japan JT for Women JT Bookclub Japanese School Directory The Japan Times Jobs
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • ePaper Edition
  • News
    • National
    • World
    • Business
    • Asia Pacific
    • Reference
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Commentary
    • Cartoons
  • Life
    • Travel
    • Digital
    • Food & Drink
    • Environment
    • Style & Design
    • Language
    • Lifestyle
    • People
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Community
    • Voices
    • Issues
    • Our Lives
    • Event listings
    • How-tos
    • Columns
  • Culture
    • Film
    • Music
    • Art
    • Stage
    • Events
    • Festivals
    • Books
    • TV
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Sports
    • Rugby
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Sumo
    • Figure Skating
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • City Guide
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • Support
    • About us
    • Faqs
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Link Policy
  • Reprints
  • FAQs
  • Support
  • Announcements
  • Press
  • Sitemap
  • Advertise

The Japan Times LTD. All rights reserved.

The Japan Times