“Lost in Translation,” a film released in 2003, showcases the unusual bond developed between a fading movie star and a lonely young woman in Tokyo. Directed and written by Sofia Coppola, the film stars Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Akiko Takeshita. The article further explores the filming locations, shooting dates, and some intriguing facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Lost in Translation” was filmed at various locations across Japan. Notable places include the Park Hyatt Tokyo, Shibuya Crossing, Heian Shrine in Kyoto, the Kawaguchiko Country Club in Fujikawaguchiko, and the Rainbow Bridge in Minato, Tokyo. The filming spanned from September 29, 2002, to November 8, 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scarlett Johansson | Charlotte |
| Bill Murray | Bob Harris |
| Akiko Takeshita | Ms. Kawasaki |
| Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe | Press Agent |
| Kazuko Shibata | Press Agent |
| Take | Press Agent |
| Ryuichiro Baba | Concierge |
| Akira Yamaguchi | Bellboy |
| Catherine Lambert | Jazz Singer |
| Tim Leffman | Sausalito Guitar |
| Gregory Pekar | American Businessman #1 |
| Richard Allen | American Businessman #2 |
| Giovanni Ribisi | John |
| Jun Maki | Suntory Client |
| Nao Asuka | Premium Fantasy Woman |
| Tetsuro Naka | Stills Photographer |
| Kanako Nakazato | Make-Up Person |
| Fumihiro Hayashi | Charlie |
| Hiroko Kawasaki | Hiroko |
| Daikon | Bambie |
| Anna Faris | Kelly |
| Asuka Shimuzu | Kelly’s Translator |
| Ikuko Takahashi | Ikebana Instructor |
| Koichi Tanaka | Bartender |
| NY Bar | |
| Hugo Codaro | Aerobics Instructor |
| Akiko Monô | P Chan |
| Akimitsu Naruyama | French Japanese Nightclub Patron |
| Hiroshi Kawashima | Bartender |
| Nightclub | |
| Nobuhiko Kitamura | Nobu |
| Nao Kitman | Nao |
| Akira | Hans |
| Kunichi Nomura | Kun |
| Yasuhiko Hattori | Charlie’s Friend |
| Shigekazu Aida | Mr. Valentine |
| Kazuo Yamada | Hospital Receptionist |
| Akira Motomura | Old Man |
| Osamu Shigematu | Doctor |
| Kei Takyo | TV Translator |
| Ryo Kondo | Politician |
| Yumi Ikeda | Politician’s Aide |
| Yumika Saki | Politician’s Aide |
| Yuji Okabe | Politician’s Aide |
| Dietrich Bollmann | German Hotel Guest |
| Georg O.P. Eschert | German Hotel Guest |
| Mark Willms | Carl West |
| Lisle Wilkerson | Sexy Businesswoman |
| Sam Arnold | Businessman (Steve) (uncredited) |
| Nancy Steiner | Lydia Harris (uncredited) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie featured several notable actors such as Scarlett Johansson who played the character Charlotte, Bill Murray as Bob Harris, and Akiko Takeshita as Ms. Kawasaki.
- Other supporting characters include Kazuyoshi Minamimagoe and Kazuko Shibata as Press Agents, Ryuichiro Baba as the Concierge, and Akira Yamaguchi as the Bellboy.
- The movie won 1 Oscar, secured another 96 wins and received 133 nominations.
- It has received 2,141 user reviews and 215 critic reviews.
- Renowned Jazz Singer Catherine Lambert also has a role in the film.
- American businessman #1 is played by Gregory Pekar.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Park Hyatt Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Latitude: 35.6856521
- Longitude: 139.6910887
- Place ID: ChIJNZeQKi3zGGARwITfst3wUh8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-chōme-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location Name: Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Latitude: 35.659482
- Longitude: 139.7005596
- Place ID: ChIJK9EM68qLGGARacmu4KJj5SA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 21 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location Name: Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
- Latitude: 35.0159823
- Longitude: 135.7824263
- Place ID: ChIJjch8GOUIAWART0WX2JLZvnU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 97 Okazaki Nishitennōchō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location Name: Kawaguchiko Country Club, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
- Latitude: 35.468426
- Longitude: 138.751466
- Place ID: ChIJoQnNdltgGWARaw3HbViXP2Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6236 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Location Name: Rainbow Bridge, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Latitude: 35.6382122
- Longitude: 139.7576805
- Place ID: ChIJV0LvzDCKGGAR2uHh97p1K80
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rainbow Brg, 3-chōme-33 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0022, Japan
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
