The decision marks the first time a non-Japanese filmmaker has been chosen to lead the countrys Oscars push.
WendersPerfect Daysis likely to have beat out Hayao MiyazakisThe Boy And The Heronfor the spot.
Outside of his very structured everyday routine, he enjoys his passion for music and books.
Perfect DaysThe Match Factory
He loves trees and takes photos of them.
A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveals more of his past.
Producers are Koji Yanai, alongside filmmaker Wenders and co-writer Takuma Takasaki (Honokaa boi).
Lead actor Yakusho serves as executive producer.
Neon is releasing domestically, while MUBI has rights to the UK, Ireland, LATAM, and Turkey.
