By Liza Foreman

The 26th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF),one of Asia’s largest annual film festival, will be held from October 17 to October 25  2013 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.

At the end of March 2013, Tom Yoda will step down as Chairman of TIFF & TIFFCOM. "We sincerely thank Mr. Yoda for his dedication and enthusiastic efforts on behalf of TIFF during his 5 years as chairman," the festival said in a statement.

Mr. Yoda’s successor will be Yasushi Shiina, Director-Executive Advisor, Kadokawa Pictures, Kadokawa Shoten Co. Mr. Shiina will begin his duties as Director General of TIFF & TIFFCOM on April 1, 2013.

"We will make the upmost effort to hold a successful 26th TIFF event under the leadership of Yasushi Shiina and look forward to your continued support and guidance," the festival said in a statement.