‘Street Kingdom’ makes a cinematic return to the raw days of Tokyo punk
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-03-23 20:00 UTC+10:00
Section: CULTURE
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia Pacific
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When you’re trying to re-create a cultural moment that happened nearly half a century ago, getting the vibe right is crucial. As Tomorowo Taguchi was shooting the concert scenes for “Street Kingdom,” his energetic account of the birth of Japanese punk and indie music, he realized something was off: There were too many people in the audience.
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