The Japan Foundation will bring the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) back to Indonesia in November and December 2026, screening 14 Japanese films across nine cities.
This year’s festival will take place in Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Yogyakarta, Makassar, Medan, Bandung, Palembang and Padang.
The festival will begin in Jakarta from 12–15 November 2026 at CGV Grand Indonesia before continuing to other cities throughout November and December.
JFF 2026 Screening Schedule
The following is the announced schedule for the Japanese Film Festival 2026:
| City | Dates | Cinema |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | 12–15 November 2026 | CGV Grand Indonesia |
| Surabaya | 20–22 November 2026 | CGV BG Junction |
| Balikpapan | 21–22 November 2026 | CGV Plaza Balikpapan |
| Yogyakarta | 11–13 December 2026 | CGV Pakuwon Mall Jogja |
| Makassar | 11–13 December 2026 | CGV Panakkukang Square |
| Medan | 12–13 December 2026 | CGV Focal Point |
| Bandung | 18–20 December 2026 | CGV 23 Paskal Shopping Center |
| Palembang | 18–20 December 2026 | CGV Social Market |
| Padang | 19–20 December 2026 | CGV Raya Padang |
Tickets and JFF Passport
The Jakarta screenings will be held at CGV Grand Indonesia, with ticket sales opening on 9 November 2026 at 1600 West Indonesian Time (GMT+7) through CGV’s ticket box, application, and website. Tickets for the Jakarta screenings cost IDR 30,000 per film, plus an administration fee for online purchases.
Ticket prices for JFF 2026 range from IDR 15,000 to IDR 30,000, depending on the screening location and programme.
JFF 2026 will also introduce the JFF 2026 Passport, which will serve as a requirement for visitors wishing to collect the festival’s special merchandise. For the Jakarta event, the passport will be available from:
- Thursday and Friday, 12-13 November: from 1500 West Indonesian Time,
- Saturday and Sunday, 14-15 Nov: starting at 1000 West Indonesian Time.
The festival will also feature supporting programmes and activities. One of these programmes is JFF x Working in Japan, a special screening programme aimed at Japanese-language learners interested in working in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa. Meanwhile, JFF Padang will also hold a Japanese conversation space with native speakers during their event.
JFF 2026 is supported by the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, JNTO, Klik Film, Haraku Ramen, PT Pilot Pen Marketing Indonesia, Sasa Kari House Jepang, SENKA and Penerbit Erlangga.
The Indonesian Anime Times | Source: JFF Press Release
