The 2026 Pittsburgh
Japanese Film Festival

The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival is one of the most prominent Asian film festivals in the Rust Belt — featuring new and classic films coming out of Japan’s innovative and prolific film industry.

Hosted each spring at Row House Cinema in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, the festival features films from a wide variety of genres and popular events throughout its two-week run.

The 2026 festival will put a special focus on the Cult Cinema of Japan through film selections and special events. Stay tuned for film selections and event announcements!