Japan is a country which is both new and old. This film shows how the traditions of Japanese life are still very much part of a nation which is also modern and industrialised. The people are hard-working, for a little land must go a long way, A love of beauty and politeness is an essential part of their lives,. Festivals, geisha girls and shrines for worship are some of the traditional aspects depicted in this beautiful country.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311764
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)