Numakage Public Pool

About Numakage Public Pool

For over five decades, a beloved Tokyo suburban pool affectionately called “the ocean” offered health, joy, and belonging to elderly swimmers, families, and the local gay community. But when urban development forces its demolition, a wave of grief sweeps through those who called it home.

Numakage Public Pool (2026) is a documentary film directed by Shingo Ota. Released in September 2026, it runs 84 minutes.