List of Japanese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Submissions Submissions

| Year_Ceremony | Film_title_used_in_nomination | Original_title | Director | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (82nd) | Nobody to Watch Over Me | Dare mo Mamotte Kurenai ( 誰も守ってくれない ? ) | Ryoichi Kimizuka Category:Articles with hCards | Not Nominated |
| 2010 (83rd) | Confessions | Kokuhaku ( 告白 ? ) | Tetsuya Nakashima Category:Articles with hCards | Made January Shortlist |
| 2011 (84th) | Postcard | Ichimai no hagaki ( 一枚のハガキ ? ) | Kaneto Shindō Category:Articles with hCards | Not Nominated |
| 2012 (85th) | Our Homeland | Kazoku no kuni ( 一かぞくのくに ? ) | Yong-hi Yang Category:Articles with hCards | Not Nominated |
| 2013 (86th) | The Great Passage | Fune o Amu ( 舟を編む ? ) | Yuya Ishii | TBD |