- Jin Usami is known for Kyatsu o nigasuna (1956), The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1945) and Aijô no kessan (1956).
- Is a 1st cousin to the father of Vancouver-based actress, Kamilyn Kaneko.
- Was a chief assistant director in "Snow Trail" starring Toshiro Mifune who also famously portrayed the lead role of Toranaga in the original mini-series, Shogun.
- Worked with famed Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa on several films including as a producer and assistant director.
- Produced some films directed by Ishiro Honda who is known for being the writer/director of all the original Godzilla movies.
- Was the chief assistant director for legendary actor Toshiro Mifune's debut in "Snow Trail.".
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