Conversation so far:
When and where was Departures filmed?
Some preliminary scenes of snowy landscapes were shot in 2007, and primary filming began in April 2008, lasting 40 days.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Despite the importance of death rituals, in traditional Japanese culture the subject is considered unclean as everything related to death is thought to be a source of kegare (defilement).

Question: What was unusual about the filming and post-production?
Self-contained rewrite: What was unusual about the filming and post-production of Departures?