Japanese Nighttime: Stories of Women and Things Related to Women

“Women are a constant mystery and source of eternal fascination for men…” This is a long documentary film directed by Takechi, which depicts women from various professions in a beautiful yet sometimes sinister manner. The documentary explores themes such as nude Noh performances, professional wrestling, sea girls, nuns, strippers, female martial artists, fashion models, women with tattoos, beer queens, women addicted to drugs, nude models, masseuses, geiko dancers from Gion, women who enjoy taking baths in Turkish baths, women who engage in sports, gay men, and kabuki actresses.