Name: HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL 2025
Start: 2025-10-10
End: 2025-10-26
Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

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日比谷から始まる体験する映画祭

See the screening schedule here Night Screen
Book seats in the Front Viewing Area here

Night Screen
Talk sessions will be livestreamed!
Access the official channel here

HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL is an event where you can experience
‘new ways’ to enjoy films, and this year marks its 8th edition.
Usually, movies are watched in quiet spaces,
but this festival offers a special experience with an “open-air large LED screen” and various programs and menus that let you connect more deeply with the world of cinema. Join us and immerse yourself in a movie experience that delights all your senses!

Theme for 2025 “Nagara Cinema”

We continue with last year’s theme “Nagara Cinema” (“cinema while doing something else”). Changing the scenery of indoor entertainment, we offer a one-of-a-kind cinematic event where visitors can enjoy movies while dining, chatting with friends, picnicking and lounging, a cinema experience only possible in an outdoor setting.
The viewing area has gotten an upgrade this year!
To maximize comfort, we covered the area with artificial turf so viewers can sit back and enjoy the show.

As satellite venues,
Hibiya Park and HIBIYA OKUROJI have been added!

The area where HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL takes place has expanded to elevate the roaming style experience where guests can move freely in and around the venue in Hibiya during the event. Hibiya Park and HIBIYA OKUROJI have been newly added as satellite venues. Stay tuned for more details on the 17-day event where Hibiya, the town of entertainment, becomes completely filled with cinema excitement!
*The movie lineup at each venue is to be announced at the end of September.

See details of the Hibiya Park venue here See details of HIBIYA OKUROJI here

At the main venue of Hibiya Step Square, a selection of masterpieces will be shown on a large outdoor LED screen!
This fall, rejoice in Hibiya for an unforgettable cinema experience!

Daytime screening or “Day Screen” features classic and familiar favorites that change daily and can be enjoyed while engaging in other activities. This year, just for 7 days on the weekends, events that further elevate the “Nagara Cinema” experience will be held. Movies will be shown with themes that change daily, such as “scream,” “dance” and “sing,” to offer viewers an immersive experience.
*Movie showtimes are to be announced at the end of September.

October 11 (Sat), through October 13 (Mon, holiday), 2025
October 18 (Sat) through October 26 (Sun)

*Cancelled in the event of inclement weather

*Showtimes depend on the movie. Please check the event schedule.

*Showtimes may change.

Venues: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Hibiya Step Square
Admission: Free (open admission)

Organized by：Tokyo Midtown Hibiya / Hibiya Area Management Association

Terrifying Horror Day

A Quiet Place

© 2018 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Wizardly Hogwarts
Trip Day

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

© 2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Singing Music Day

Dreamgirls

（C）2006 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. TM,（R）& Copyright（C）2007 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

See details of the Day Screen movies here See the screening schedule here

On the 18th only! Animal Day

This year, the eighth year of the festival, a pet area will appear on the large staircase of Hibiya Step Square, the main venue, for one day only. Enjoy a movie moment together with your precious pets!

＜Requests when attending a showing with your pets＞

・Please be sure to keep them on a lead or hold them during the showing.
(You can also bring a pet carrier or pet stroller). ・Please refrain from leaving your pets unattended, e.g. tying them up. ・Pet toilet mats will be available for rental, but owners are responsible for the disposal of waste matter. ・Please also be considerate of customers who are not accompanied by pets. ・We will not be liable for accidents or trouble relating to pets.
*Please refrain from bringing pets inside the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya premises (including the inside of shops and the terrace) or the car park. When using the car park, please drop them off at the 1F porch before putting your car into the car park. *Guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs are exempt from the above restrictions, so they may accompany you inside the premises.

New
releases!

As it was last year, first half of the evening screening or “Night Screen” will play select films from the winners of the Women’s Journalists’ Film Award, which was started by film critic Satori Ito and film writer Shiho Atsumi in 2022.
Dubbed “Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya,” the second half will feature some of the Japanese movies (with English subtitles) shown at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival held in Canada in June. Before each film screening, the director will make an appearance for a 30-minute talk session, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and their thoughts on the film. The exclusive talks, you can only hear at this event are not to be missed (available both live and archived).
*Movie showtimes and schedule for director talk sessions are to be announced at the end of September.

Screening in Collaboration with Women’s Journalists’ Film Award
October 10 (Fri) through October 13 (Mon, holiday), 2025 Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya
October 18 (Sat) through October 25 (Sat), 2025

*Cancelled in the event of inclement weather; director talk sessions may be cancelled for rain

*Showtimes depend on the movie. Please check the event schedule.

*Showtimes may change.

Venues

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square

Admission

Free (open admission)

Seating

Front Viewing Area (with reclining chairs)

*If applications exceed seating capacity, we conduct a lottery for the seats.

*Advanced reservations are accepted via LivePocket (membership registration required).

Reservation period:
September 22 (Mon.), 2025, 12 midnight, through September 29 (Mon.), 11:59 p.m.
Announcement of lottery results:
September 30 (Tues.), 2025, 12 midnight, through October 3 (Fri.), 11:59 p.m.

Front Viewing Area(with reclining chairs)
Make a reservation here

Organized by：Tokyo Midtown Hibiya / Hibiya Area Management Association

Sponsored by：CCCJ (The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan)

Cooperated by：Women’s Journalists’ Film Award Supported by Eiga Camp! / Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) / MomoFilms

This year’s Night Screen, which spans 11 days, will bring you a total of 11 movies that everyone is talking about.
The first half, from October 11 (Fri.) through 13 (Sun.), will play selected films from the winners of the Women’s Journalists’ Film Award, which was started by personality Satori Ito and film writer Shiho Atsumi in 2022.
Dubbed “Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya,” the second half, from October 18 (Sat.) through 26 (Sun.), will feature some of the Japanese movies (with English subtitles) which became hot topics when they were shown at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival held in Canada in June.

Screening in Collaboration with Women’s Journalists’ Film Award

Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya (with English subtitles)

Screening in Collaboration with Women’s Journalists’ Film Award

Desert of Namibia

137 minutes

©2024『ナミビアの砂漠』製作委員会

Director: Yoko Yamanaka
Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya (with English subtitles)

A SAMURAI IN TIME

131 minutes

©2024未来映画社

Director: Junichi Yasuda
Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya (with English subtitles)

CELLS AT WORK

110 minutes

©清水茜／講談社
©原田重光・初嘉屋一生・清水茜／講談社
©2024映画「はたらく細胞」製作委員会

Director: Hideki Takeuchi

Night Screen Premium Talk Show held on Friday 10th

On Friday, October 10, the opening night, actor Wakana Matsumoto will take to the stage as an ambassador for the Women’s Journalists’ Film Award! After the talk show, there will be a screening of Mamma Mia!, a movie selected by Matsumoto. Don’t miss this special night, where you can enjoy both a talk show and a movie!

Time: 6:30 - 7 p.m. (scheduled)
Venues: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square

ActorWakana Matsumoto
Film personality/film criticSatori Ito

See details of the Night Screen movies here See the screening schedule here

Hibiya Park venue in HIBIYA PARK TERRACE

Hibiya Park will be added as a satellite venue for the HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL this year, alongside the HIBIYA PARK TERRACE event organized by Hibiya Park. In this park filled with greenery, you can enjoy watching movies on the grass while eating and drinking. Spend a special moment in this wide open space in the early afternoon, when the autumn breeze blows pleasantly.

October 10 (Fri) through October 13 (Mon, holiday), 2025

*Cancelled in the event of inclement weather

*Showtimes depend on the movie. Please check the event schedule.

*Showtimes may change.

Venues: Shibaniwa Hiroba, Hibiya Park
Admission: Free (open admission)

Organized by:Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association (designated administrator of Hibiya Park, Tokyo)

Co-organized by:Tokyo Midtown Hibiya / Hibiya Area Management Association

See details of the Hibiya Park movies here See the screening schedule here

HIBIYA OKUROJI venue

HIBIYA OKUROJI, with its grown-up atmosphere, is also taking part as a satellite venue for the first time this year. The location is perfect for those who want to enjoy a movie at their leisure in a calm indoor space. Spend quality time together with a movie.

October 10 (Fri.) through October 12 (Sun.), 2025
October 16 (Thurs.) through October 18 (Sat.), 2025

*Showtimes depend on the movie. Please check the event schedule.

*Showtimes may change.

Venues: HIBIYA OKUROJI Section H05
Admission: Free (open admission)

Organized by：HIBIYA OKUROJI

List of related events

A special program will be held in partnership with the All Nippon Producers Association in the hope of promoting the future development of the film and video industry!

— A must-see for anyone aspiring to be part of the film and video industry of the future! — NHK TV drama series Anpan
Special talk show with the head of production, Chief Producer Ken Kurasaki

A special talk show with Kurasaki, head of production on the NHK TV drama series Anpan, is aimed at anyone who aspires to be part of, or has an interest in, the film and video industry of the future. Mr. Kurasaki is scheduled to talk about his motivation for and dedication to his work, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the production of the TV drama series Anpan.

Date and time: October 20 (Mon.), 2025, 6:40 – 8 p.m.
Location: Hibiya Mitsui Conference Rooms 1 & 2
8F, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Organized by：: All Nippon Producers Association
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Click here to apply

Selection auditions for the Actors Seminar Award 2025

The selection auditions for the Actors Seminar Award 2025, organized by the All Nippon Producers Association with the aim of discovering and nurturing the next generation of young actors, will be held in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
At the auditions, there will be a workshop related to acting by NHK director Tsuyoshi Yanagawa and selection auditions for the Actors Seminar Award with the participation of producers from film companies and TV stations.
The auditions will not be open to the public, but the list of winners will be posted on the website of the All Nippon Producers Association at a later date. The HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL will continue to support young actors who will be responsible for the cinema of the future.

Organized by：
Cooperated by：: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

⚫︎A direct connection from Hibiya Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Hibiya Line or Toei Mita Line
⚫︎4-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
⚫︎5-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line or Ginza Line
⚫︎5-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on JR Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line