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Koyaban: Keepers of the Mountain (2026)
Directed by Shinya Fukazawa
Documentary · 1h 25m
Journey through Japan's Yatsugatake mountain range, spanning Nagano and Yamanashi, alongside renowned mountain photographer Tetsuo Kikuchi. Captured by filmmakers devoted to the mountains, the film presents breathtaking imagery and an intimate portrait of the koyaban-mountain lodge keepers whose quiet yet powerful lives leave a lasting impression. Shaped by nature and guided by a rhythm beyond human control, the koyaban's voices quietly resonate with us, reflecting on how we live today.
Cast
Koji Higashino
Crew
- Director
- Shinya Fukazawa
- Director of Photography
- Shinya Fukazawa
Details
- Original title
- 小屋番 八ヶ岳に生きる 劇場版
- Release date
- 2026-01-09
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- JA
- Spoken languages
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
- Production
- TBS