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Tokyo Newcomer

Sino - Japan Relations

4.6(7)20121h 40m
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Where to watch Tokyo Newcomer in Canada

Tokyo Newcomer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

About Tokyo Newcomer

Tokyo Newcomer is a 2012 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Jiang Qinmin, starring Qin Hao, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Shunsuke Kubozuka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tokyo Newcomer in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

A young Chinese Go board game player arrives in Japan for training. He doesn't speak Japanese and becomes embarrassed living there. By dropping his Go stones, he happens to meet an old Japanese woman who sells vegetables on the street. They become familiar with each other. The young Chinese Go player, the old woman named Igarashi and her grandson Shoichi then live together.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tokyo Newcomer in Canada?+

In Canada, Tokyo Newcomer is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tokyo Newcomer on Netflix?+

Tokyo Newcomer is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Tokyo Newcomer?+

Tokyo Newcomer has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Tokyo Newcomer?+

Tokyo Newcomer stars Qin Hao, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Shunsuke Kubozuka, Tian Yuan and Janine Chang Chun-Ning.

When did Tokyo Newcomer come out?+

Tokyo Newcomer is a 2012 movie directed by Jiang Qinmin.

What genre is Tokyo Newcomer?+

Tokyo Newcomer is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Tokyo Newcomer?+

Tokyo Newcomer was directed by Jiang Qinmin.

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