[Guest Event Decided & Second Round of Support Comments Arrive!] 20th Anniversary Celebration of "Kamome Diner": Nationwide Revival Screening for a Limited Two Weeks Starting April 10th (Friday)!

As part of the revival screening project by Filmarks, Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review service, it has been decided that "Kamome Diner" will have a nationwide revival screening for a limited two weeks starting April 10th (Friday) to commemorate its 20th anniversary of theatrical release.

It has now been decided that a special screening with a guest event will be held on Sunday, April 12th at CineSwitch Ginza, with the lead actress Satomi Kobayashi, who played the role of Sachie in "Kamome Diner," and film critic/personality Satori Ito serving as MC! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, we will have ample time to hear stories about behind-the-scenes during the filming of "Kamome Diner" and the charms of Finland!

Furthermore, we are pleased to introduce support comments received from a total of 7 individuals: Rui Arisaka, Yoko Kawaguchi, Tomoko Sato, Ken Mitsuishi, MEGUMI, Yuriko Mori, and Yukkyun!

"Kamome Diner," confirmed for screening in 78 theaters nationwide, will be shown from April 10, 2026 (Friday) for a limited two-week run. On this occasion marking the 20th anniversary of its release, please enjoy the gentle time depicted in "Kamome Diner" on the theater screen!

Additionally, original audience special gifts are planned to be distributed for this event. Details will be announced at a later date.

[Details of "Kamome Diner" Screening with Guest Event]

■Screening Work
"Kamome Diner"

■Date and Time
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 16:40 screening, after screening (expected to end around 18:50)

■Ticket Price
*Uniform price of 1600 yen (various service days and other discount services cannot be used)

■Theater
CineSwitch Ginza (Hatake Building, 4-4-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

■Guests (Honorable Mentions Omitted)

Satomi Kobayashi (Actor)

MC: Satori Ito (Film Critic/Personality)

■Ticket Sales
Theater counter, Theater Internet sales (http://www.cineswitch.com/)
WEB: Sales start April 10, 2026 (Friday) at 0:00
Theater Counter: Sales start April 10, 2026 (Friday) from theater OPEN (if seats available)

≪Notes≫
- The schedule for guests and stage greetings may be changed suddenly without notice due to circumstances.
- Please understand that re-entry and exit during the screening are not permitted.
- The organizer and venue are not responsible for any troubles between customers.
- Recording with cameras (including mobile phones) or videos, and audio recording inside the venue are strictly prohibited.
- Except for cancellations due to emergency situations decided by the organizer, changes or refunds for purchased/redeemed tickets cannot be made for any reason by the purchaser.
- The screening of the stage greeting or its content, including guests, may be changed without notice at the organizer's discretion. In such cases, compensation for travel expenses, accommodation costs, etc., will not be provided. Furthermore, if the movie screening proceeds, ticket changes or refunds will not be possible, so please understand this in advance.
- Loitering for guest arrivals or departures around the theater is strictly prohibited as it may inconvenience neighbors.
- Please note that gifts, letters, flowers, or other offerings for the guests cannot be accepted.

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[List of Support Comments (Alphabetical Order by Japanese Gojuon, Honorable Mentions Omitted)]

Rui Arisaka (Mobile Cinema Kino Iglu)

I used to think Finns were expressionless and downcast,

and that the townscapes were gloomy... due to my strong love for Aki Kaurismäki's films.

The line "There are quite a few things in the world that we think we know but don't," spoken by Midori, deeply resonated with me, leaving a historically profound sense of lingering emotion.

"Kamome Diner" has truly expanded my world!

Yoko Kawaguchi (Writer/Cafe Photographer)

After leaving the cinema, the everyday scenery seemed to take on a pale blue hue. That was the "Kamome Diner" effect. The Finnish lifestyle depicted on screen, the small joys and sorrows shared over coffee – it was all so captivating that the newly opened Nordic cafes in Tokyo were always bustling. This was in the late 2000s. I deeply yearn for the quiet happiness conveyed by this film now.

Tomoko Sato (Manager, "Hokko, Kurashi no Dougu Ten" - Nordic, Life's Tools Shop)

When I first saw the announcement of "Kamome Diner's" theatrical release on TV commercials, I intuitively felt, "This might be the movie I've been waiting for somewhere in my heart all this time."

My premonition was correct. It's a film that has had a major influence and remains one of the cornerstones of my "likes" even today.

If I hadn't seen this film at CineSwitch Ginza on that day in 2006...

..."Hokko, Kurashi no Dougu Ten" might never have been born.

Ken Mitsuishi (Actor)

"Kamome Diner" revival screening!

To me, who mistakenly believed that busyness was pride, "Kamome Diner" taught me to relax. Even now, I am under the influence of "Kamome Diner" and use it as a guide.

Please, watch it on the big screen with someone important to you.

Your dinner will become just a little more delicious!

MEGUMI (Actor/Producer)

The women who appear here,

are strong without trying to appear so.

They create their own place in the world, not to be chosen by someone else.

Their act of building their own place is incredibly beautiful.

Because they don't speak loudly,

the core of their way of life gradually comes through.

It was a work that made me think, "I hope I can grow old like this."

Yuriko Mori (Nordic Journalist)

Over the past 20 years, how many women have I met who said they "traveled" or "started something they love" because of this film? It embraces their desires to spend time for themselves and to go out, sometimes even leading them to the small Nordic country of Finland. Although often discussed in the context of coziness and healing, I believe it is essentially a film that acts like an activist.

Yukkyun (DIVA/Lyricist)

Others are others. But I am me too.

That is precisely why she opened a shop in Helsinki.

Even though special time flows by like a journey that is recalled many times, they live their days as naturally as possible,

one day at a time.

approaching everyone they meet with a disposition to like them.

It is a monumental work that defined our perception of Northern Europe.

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[ "Kamome Diner" Trailer ]

https://youtu.be/Td42SZrbeo8

[ "Kamome Diner" Release Information ]

"Kamome Diner"

Release Date: Limited screening for 2 weeks from April 10, 2026 (Friday)

Screening Theaters: 78 nationwide (additional theaters to be announced sequentially)
* Additional theaters will be announced sequentially. We will inform you via official X (@Filmarks_ticket).
* Screening dates and durations may vary by theater.

Distribution: Filmarks, Nikkatsu

[ "Kamome Diner" Screening Theaters ]

[Hokkaido] Sapporo Cinema Frontier, Cinema Torus (4/18~), Aeon Cinema Kushiro
[Miyagi] MOVIX Sendai, Aeon Cinema Ishinomaki
[Akita] AL☆VE Theater supported by 109 Cinemas, Oinariza
[Yamagata] Tsuruoka Machinaka Cinema (4/11~), Forum Higashine (4/17~)
[Fukushima] Forum Fukushima
[Ibaraki] MOVIX Tsukuba
[Tochigi] MOVIX Utsunomiya, 109 Cinemas Sano
[Gunma] Cinema Takasaki
[Saitama] MOVIX Saitama, Aeon Cinema Urawa Misono
[Chiba] Kinema Junpo Theater (4/11~), Aeon Cinema Chiba New Town, Cinema Ikspiari, Aeon Cinema Ichikawa Myoden
[Tokyo] Shinjuku Piccadilly, 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku (4/17~*Film screening), Cine Quinto, Ikebukuro Cinema Rosso, MOVIX Kameari, CineSwitch Ginza, Kinema Kasei Omori, Aeon Cinema Itabashi, 109 Cinemas Grandberry Park (4/17~), MOVIX Akishima, Aeon Cinema Tama Center, Uplink Kichijoji (4/17~)
[Kanagawa] Movix, Aeon Cinema Kohoku New Town, 109 Cinemas Kawasaki (4/17~), Cinekoya (4/11~), Odawara Corona Cinema World, MOVIX Hashimoto
[Niigata] Aeon Cinema Niigata West
[Toyama] Hotoriza (4/18~)
[Yamanashi] CineYama
[Nagano] Aeon Cinema Matsumoto, Ueda Eigeki
[Shizuoka] Shizuoka Cine Gallery
[Aichi] Midland Square Cinema, Aeon Cinema Nagoya Chaya, Aeon Cinema Okazaki, United Cinema Toyohashi 18, Midland Cinema Nagoya Airport
[Mie] 109 Cinemas Yokkaichi (4/17~)
[Kyoto] MOVIX Kyoto, Uplink Kyoto, Aeon Cinema Kyoto Katsuragawa, Aeon Cinema Kumiyama
[Osaka] Namba Parks Cinema, Theatre Umeda, Domacine (4/13~), Aeon Cinema Ibaraki, Aeon Cinema Daiichi, Aeon Cinema Rinku Sennan
[Hyogo] kino cinéma Kobe Kokusai, [Hyogo] Motomachi Eigakan (5/2~*Film screening), Tsukaguchi Sun-Sun Theater
[Wakayama] Aeon Cinema Wakayama
[Tottori] Cinema Door (4/17~)
[Hiroshima] Hatchoza, Cinema Onomichi (4/11~)
[Fukuoka] KBC Cinema
Kokura Corona Cinema World, United Cinema Nakama 16
[Saga] 109 Cinemas Saga (4/17~), [Saga] Theater Siena (4/25~)
[Nagasaki] Cinema Box Taiyo
[Kumamoto] Kumamoto Picadilly
[Oita] Oita Cinema 5 (4/18~), Hita Cinema Theque Liberte (4/13~)
[Miyazaki] Miyazaki Kinema Kan
[Kagoshima] Gardens Cinema

* Screening theaters may change.
* Ticket sales will be conducted at each theater.
* Uniform price of 1600 yen (various service days and other discount services cannot be used).
* Prices may vary depending on premium seats, etc.

["Kamome Diner" Work Information]

2005 Production / Japan / 102 minutes
https://filmarks.com/movies/9750

Director: Naoko Ogigami
Screenplay: Naoko Ogigami
Original Work: Junko Gunjō
Theme Song/Insert Song: Yosui Inoue

Cast:
Satomi Kobayashi, Hairi Katagiri, Masako Motai, Jarmo Niemi, Tali Marcus, Markku Peltola

<Synopsis>
A film adaptation of the original work by popular writer Junko Gunjō, starring Satomi Kobayashi, Hairi Katagiri, and Masako Motai. Set in a small diner opened in Helsinki, Finland, it depicts the gentle and warm daily lives of three Japanese women and Finnish people.

[What is Filmarks Revival?]

Filmarks Revival is a revival screening project planned by "Filmarks," Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review service. It aims to shed new light on past masterpieces, increase opportunities to watch them in theaters, and pass on film culture to future generations.

・Filmarks Revival Screening
X: https://twitter.com/Filmarks_ticket (@Filmarks_ticket)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmarks_revival/ (@filmarks_revival)

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