Osaka, Japan
Kansai Queer Film Festival
The Kansai Queer Film Festival screens in both Osaka and Kyoto, bringing an international programme of LGBTQ+ cinema to Japan's cultural heartland each autumn. Kansai's reputation for a more relaxed, playful energy compared to Tokyo gives the festival a distinctive warmth, and the dual-city format means it reaches audiences who might not make the trip to the capital. A wonderful entry point into Japan's thriving queer arts scene.