Eiga Hiho

What could be arguably called Japan's coolest magazine (at least for those into underground movies and culture), Eiga Hiho (映画秘宝　or "Cinema's Hidden Treasure") brings the obsure and weird to the surface.

As popular as some Japanese magazines have gotten in the US, I am a little surprised more people haven't heard of this magazine, and I had to special-order it from our local Kinokuniya Bookstore to get it in the US. It's usually available at bookstores in Japan, though I have never seen it at a convenience store.

Eiga Hiho showcases movies from Japan and all over the world from silent movies, to new releases. The focus is mostly on sci-fi, horror and marital arts films, but there is a generous attention given to the truly bizarre flicks from any genre. Though the magazine is all in Japanese, a rich and colorful layout make it worth a look, even if you don't speak Japanese (and, as you can see, many of the article titles are in English). You can see more at 映画秘宝 on the Web.