The Japan Times · CULTURE

‘Street Kingdom’ makes a cinematic return to the raw days of Tokyo punk

· By James Hadfield
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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 ma…

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