Yuji Nakae is a Japanese film director who specializes in films set in Okinawa, featuring Okinawan music, language, themes and atmosphere.
Education
University of the Ryukyus.
Career
He shared the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award for his debut film, Pineapple Tours, which was an omnibus film co-directed with Tsutomu Makiya and Hayashi Tōma.
Achievements
He won the award for Best Director at the 25th Hochi Film Award for Nabbie"s Love.