Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Education
Yokohama National University
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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Junji Sakamoto is known for directing.
Born in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan (age 67).
4 awards including Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director.
Junji Sakamoto has 18 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (18)
AWARDS (4)
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Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay
2020
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Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director
2001
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Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director
2000
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Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award
1990
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Biography
Junji Sakamoto (阪本順治 ) is a Japanese film director.
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How old is Junji Sakamoto?
Junji Sakamoto is 67 years old, born on .
Where was Junji Sakamoto born?
Junji Sakamoto was born in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What movies or shows has Junji Sakamoto been in?
Junji Sakamoto has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include Climbing for Life (2025), Okiku and the World (2023), Human Trust (2013), Someday (2011), Strangers in the City (2010).
What is Junji Sakamoto known for?
Junji Sakamoto is primarily known as a director. Junji Sakamoto (阪本順治 ) is a Japanese film director.
Where can I find more information about Junji Sakamoto?
You can find more about Junji Sakamoto on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.