“TBS Documentary Film Festival” begins in Nagoya, featuring the screening of “Theater Version: Don’t Steal, Film It” by director Yanase, which follows three years in the life of a former delinquent youth aiming for social reintegration through cable TV.

The TBS Documentary Film Festival is an annual event in Tokyo, Japan, organized by the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) since 2007. It showcases a curated selection of high-quality domestic and international documentary films, aiming to promote the genre and foster cultural exchange. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers and encourages public dialogue on important social and global issues through non-fiction storytelling.

Nagoya is a major city in central Japan, historically the seat of the powerful Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period. It is best known for Nagoya Castle, a 17th-century fortress famous for its golden *shachihoko* (dolphin-like roof ornaments), which was largely reconstructed after World War II. Today, the city is a vital industrial and economic hub, home to companies like Toyota and rich in manufacturing heritage.

Century Cinema is a historic movie theater located in Shanghai, China, which first opened its doors in 1923. It was originally built as a grand entertainment venue during the city’s vibrant Jazz Age and is one of the oldest cinemas in China still in operation today. The cinema is renowned for its distinctive neoclassical architecture and has played a significant role in Shanghai’s cinematic and cultural history.

Sakae is a major commercial and entertainment district in the heart of Nagoya, Japan, known for its modern skyscrapers, shopping centers, and vibrant nightlife. Historically, the area developed around a key intersection of the Tokaido road during the Edo period and transformed into the city’s central business hub following the reconstruction of Nagoya after World War II. Today, it is famous for landmarks like the Nagoya TV Tower and Oasis 21, symbolizing the city’s blend of historical significance and contemporary urban life.

Naka Ward is the central administrative and commercial heart of Yokohama, Japan, and is home to the city’s historic Chinatown—one of the largest in the world. Its modern development began in earnest after the Port of Yokohama opened to foreign trade in 1859, transforming the area into a key international gateway. Today, it blends this historic port legacy with contemporary landmarks like the futuristic Minato Mirai district.

The New Meishin Expressway is a major toll road in Japan, opened in stages between 1963 and 1965, connecting Nagoya and Nishinomiya. It was constructed to relieve congestion on the original Meishin Expressway and forms a critical part of the central Japanese highway network, facilitating east-west travel and economic activity.

Mie Prefecture, located in central Japan, is historically significant as the home of the Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingū), Japan’s most sacred Shinto site, which has been rebuilt every 20 years since the 7th century. The region was also the domain of powerful feudal lords and is famous for its traditional pearl cultivation in Toba. Today, it attracts visitors with its spiritual heritage, scenic coastlines, and the historic ninja region of Iga.

Kameyama City is a historic city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its role as a major post town on the Edo-period Tokaido road. Its history is preserved in sites like Kameyama Castle, built in 1590, and its traditional *shibori* tie-dyeing craft. Today, it is also recognized for its modern innovation as the location of a major semiconductor plant.