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Japan parades IP 'treasures' at Cannes Film Festival

Japanese intellectual property was highlighted at the Cannes Film Market in May, showcasing Japan's increasing global cultural influence. The festival recognized Japan as its Country of Honour, featuring events focused on the expansion of its intellectual property rights industry. Japanese filmmakers also played a significant role at the festival, with three films competing for the Palme d'Or.

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Japanese intellectual property was in the spotlight at the Cannes Film Market in May, underscoring the country's growing global cultural influence. (Source photos by Netflix, Catherine de Beaurepaire)

CATHERINE DE BEAUREPAIRE

June 19, 2026 12:14 JST

CANNES, France -- Japanese filmmakers led Asia's presence at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France in May, with three movies among the 22 competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or. But their greatest impact may have been behind the scenes, where the festival's Film Market named Japan its Country of Honour and staged a special event dedicated to the growth of its intellectual property rights industry.

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Japan parades IP 'treasures' at Cannes Film Festival

Japanese intellectual property was highlighted at the Cannes Film Market in May, showcasing Japan's increasing global cultural influence. The festival recognized Japan as its Country of Honour, featuring events focused on the expansion of its intellectual property rights industry. Japanese filmmakers also played a significant role at the festival, with three films competing for the Palme d'Or.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on cultural and economic aspects of Japan's intellectual property and film industry without taking a political stance. It presents factual information about Japan's participation in the Cannes Film Festival and does not exhibit biased language or selective sourcing.

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