Claim: The 28th Japan Academy Film Prize had a total of 33 award categories with "Half a Confession" taking the Picture of the Year award.
Evidence: 2005
(Heisei 17) "Always Sanchōme no Yūhi" (Takashi Yamazaki)
Takashi Yamazaki - "Always Sanchōme no Yūhi"
Takashi Yamazaki, Ryota Kosawa (古沢良太) - "Always Sanchōme no Yūhi"
Hidetaka Yoshioka -"Always Sanchōme no Yūhi"
Sayuri Yoshinaga - "North Zero Year" (北の零年)
Shinichi Tsutsumi - "Always Sanchōme no Yūhi"
Hiroko Yakushimaru - "Always Sanchōme no Yūhi" Best Work Award
Best Director Award
Best Screenplay Award
Best Actor Award
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Award
Best Supporting Actress Award Picture of the Year Director of the Year Screenplay of the Year Popularity Award Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Outstanding Achievement in Music Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing Outstanding Foreign Language Film Newcomer of the Year Special Award from the Association Award for Distinguished Service from the Chairman Special Award from the Chairman The film was nominated for twelve awards at the 2005 Japan Academy Prize, winning Best Film and Best Actor.