Shifting from “watching” to “feeling” movies—An experiential film festival that brings the city to life! “HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL 2025”

Enjoy an evolved movie experience where the entire venue will sing along and get excited! Satellite venues such as Hibiya Park will also be added, providing a new way to enjoy movies throughout the entire Hibiya area!
Period: Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 26th, 2025

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be holding the outdoor movie event "HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL 2025" from Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 26th, 2025, proposing new ways to enjoy movies not just through "watching" them, but also through "experiences."

This year marks the 8th anniversary of this event, with a cumulative total of approximately 5 million visitors up until last year. Continuing from last year, this year's event will continue to feature the "Nagare Cinema" concept, with a host of new content added to offer a new cinematic experience. This year, the seating has been renovated, allowing viewers to "relax" while watching on the artificial turf that covers the entire plaza. The event area has also been expanded, with Hibiya Park and Hibiya OKUROJI added as new satellite venues.

In addition, the popular "Day Screen" content, which screens classic films daily during the day, will feature a weekend project for seven days only on weekends and holidays, where visitors can "experience" the world of film based on a different theme each time. Everyone will join in, singing along and moving around, with some even getting excited, providing a special movie experience that goes beyond just watching. Additionally, the "Night Screen" in the evening will feature a talk session with the director. A special exhibition in conjunction with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which will begin after the event, will also be held, so be sure to enjoy Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, where the entire building will be immersed in film.

[ RENEWAL ] The spectator seats have been renewed!
The artificial turf that covers the entire square allows you to relax and enjoy yourself as you like.

While you would normally watch a movie in a movie theater or other quiet indoor setting, we offer a special movie experience where you can enjoy the outdoors while enjoying food and drinks, chatting with friends, relaxing in a picnic-like atmosphere, or whatever else is possible. This year, the Cinema Festival venue has been renovated with a new style, allowing you to enjoy your own time while "relaxing" on artificial turf. We also have items available for rental, such as cushions and tables, to make your movie-watching experience even more comfortable. Enjoy a different movie experience in a relaxing space that suits your preferences.

[ NEW ] Area expanded this year!
Hibiya Park and Hibiya OKUROJI will be appearing as satellite venues for the first time!

This year, the HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL will expand its area and scale up to become a "roving film festival" where you can enjoy moving between various venues. New satellite venues will be set up at Hibiya Park and Hibiya OKUROJI. Look forward to 17 days in which the entire entertainment district of Hibiya will be immersed in film!

*The screening lineup for each venue will be released sequentially on the special website around the end of September.

[Hibiya Park Venue
in HIBIYA PARK TERRACE】

This year, Hibiya Park will be joining the "HIBIYA PARK TERRACE" event hosted by Hibiya Park as a satellite venue for the "HIBIYA CINEMA FESTIVAL." Enjoy watching a film on the grass while enjoying food and drinks in the lush greenery of the park. Spend a special moment in the open space on a pleasant autumn afternoon.

[Date and Time] Friday, October 10th, 2025 to Monday, October 13th (National Holiday) *Cancelled in case of bad weather [Admission] Free, free entry and exit [Location] Hibiya Park, Lawn Garden [Organizer] Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association (designated manager of Hibiya Park)

[Hibiya OKUROJI venue]

Hibiya OKUROJI, with its sophisticated atmosphere, will also be participating for the first time as a satellite venue this year. This location is perfect for those who want to enjoy a movie in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a quality time with the film.

[Date and time] October 10th (Friday) – October 12th (Sunday), October 16th (Thursday) – October 18th (Saturday), 2025
[Admission] Free entry and exit as desired [Location] Hibiya OKUROJI "H05 section"
[Organizer] Hibiya OKUROJI
[Co-hosted] Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

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"Day Screen" shows classic and popular films on a daily basis that you can "watch while doing something."
On weekends and holidays, we will hold a special event: an interactive film screening where you can enjoy singing along and getting excited.
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The "Day Screen" daytime film screenings feature classic and popular titles that you can watch while doing something different each day. You can enjoy the film however you like, whether that's while eating or lying down. This year, for a limited seven-day period on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, we'll be holding an even more powerful weekend of "Nagare Cinema" where you can "experience" the world of film. With a different daily theme such as "Screaming," "Dancing," and "Singing," we'll be holding experiential screenings where audiences can immerse themselves in the world of the film together. You can enjoy a new movie experience that can only be found in Hibiya, where you can immerse yourself more deeply in the film than usual, something that you can't get at a regular movie theater.

*Details such as screening dates and times for each film will be released on the special website around the end of September. *Free entry and exit, admission free

■Day Screenings only on weekends and holidays! Daily screening themes and films (selection)

Embark on a magical journey into the unknown! "Encounter the magic" Hogwarts Trip Day

The long-awaited final chapter finally begins!

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1"

© 2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JK Rowling. Harry Potter characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

You'll want to hum along! Music Movie "Sing-along" Music Day

A story that will make you want to sing along!

Dreamgirls

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

The whole venue will be filled with fear…! "Suspenseful" Horror Day

Scream for a terrifying birthday!

"Happy Death Day"

Ⓒ2018 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

If you make a sound, it's over!

A Quiet Place

Ⓒ2017 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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"Night Screen" – Learn while watching movies with director talks and English subtitles before the screening
Will there also be valuable behind-the-scenes talk on "The Namibian Desert" and "Cells at Work"?
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Following on from last year, the first half of this year's Night Screen will feature a selection of films that have won the Women's Journalists Film Award, which was launched in 2022 by film personality Satori Ito and film writer Shiho Atsumi. The second half will be a "Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Hibiya," where Japanese films will be presented with English subtitles, featuring some of the films that were screened at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival, held in Canada every June. Before both screenings, the directors will take to the stage for a 30-minute talk show, where they will share behind-the-scenes stories and their thoughts on the films. Don't miss this valuable talk, which you can only hear here. (Live streaming/archived streaming available)

*The screening dates and director appearance dates for each film will be announced on the special website around the end of September.
*Free entry and exit, admission free

[Night Screen Featured Works (Partial)]

Women Journalists Film Award Collaborative Screening

The Namibian Desert
Cast: Yumi Kawai / Daichi Kaneko / Kanichiro

■About the Women Reporters Film Awards (formerly the Women Reporters & Writers Film Awards)

The "Women's Journalists' Film Awards" was newly established by Eican!, a group working to "revitalize the film industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic," and "eliminate the gender gap in the film industry." In an effort to address the persistent gender gap that persists not only within film production but also among film writers and film award winners, film writer and columnist Shiho Atsumi and film personality Satori Ito launched the "Women's Journalists' Film Awards," an all-female jury. The awards are based on "films that empower women," and award winners are selected from films released between April of the previous year and March of the current year for the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Newcomer, and Best Foreign Language Film.

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