Made in Japan (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5

Made in Japan poster

Released in 2015, Made in Japan is a music and documentary film directed by Josh Bishop, running about 89 minutes. “From Nagoya to Nashville... one more time” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Made in Japan is the remarkable story of Tomi Fujiyama, the first female Japanese country music star. From playing the USO circuit throughout Asia to headlining in Las Vegas and recording 7 albums for Columbia records, Tomi’s career culminates in a 1964 performance at The Grand Ole Opry where she followed Johnny Cash and received the only standing ovation of the night. Forty years later, Tomi and her husband set out on a journey through Japan and across the United States to fulfill a dream of performing at The Opry one more time. Made in Japan is a funny yet poignant multi-cultural journey through music, marriage, and the impact of the corporate world on the dreams of one woman.

Who’s in it. Made in Japan stars Elijah Wood as Himself (voice) and Tomi Fujiyama as Herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Made in Japan has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Made in Japan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Made in Japan tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Made in Japan (2015)?
In US, Made in Japan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Made in Japan worth watching?
Made in Japan holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Made in Japan?
Made in Japan stars Elijah Wood and Tomi Fujiyama.
When was Made in Japan released?
Made in Japan was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.