The Tokyo Sessions is accompanied by a documentary on the creative process behind the album. Captured through the lens of his twin brother, filmmaker Jonathan Herman, the documentary follows Benjamin and his band from first ideas to final takes. Filmed partly in Tokyo’s Studio Dede, the story highlights unique collaborations with Japanese artists including Otomo Yoshihide, Tomoaki Baba and Akihito Obama. It is an intimate portrait of music in motion—where inspiration, improvisation, and cultural exchange converge.

The Tokyo Sessions premiered on 18 September 2025 at Expo 2025 Osaka as part of the Dutch cultural program curated by Nieuwe Instituut.

Credits
Directed, filmed and edited by Jonathan Herman
Featuring: Benjamin Herman, Thomas Pol, Jimmi Jo Hueting, Akihito Yoshikawa, Otomo Yoshihide, Tomoaki Baba, Shinpei Ruike, Ko Ishikawa and Akihito Obama
Supported by Nieuwe Instituut