Year of the Samurai

The 2025 Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival

March 14-27
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 2025 festival will put a special focus on the Samurai genre through film selections and special events. Stay tuned for film selections and event announcements!

SUPER FAN PASS

$84
$84
  • Full access to all showtimes, including opening night, closing night, and all events.

WEEK 1 PASS

$49.99
$49.99
  • Full access to all showtimes and events* during the first week of the festival (March 14-20)

WEEK 2 PASS

$49.99
$49.99
  • Full access to all showtimes and events* during the second week of the festival (March 21-27)