A Day with a Japanese family

Depicts the daily life of an average Japanese family; shows their living conditions, problems, and the family relationships. The new Japan is improving living for the vast population and this film emphasises the benefits a family enjoys in the expanding industrial nation.

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Credits

production company

Japan. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Toei

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places

Japan

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

002684

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Asia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Asia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Japan

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Japan, 1965

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