Examination of the Japanese emperor who, according to Shinto religion, is a direct descendant of the Sun God. Includes footage of Hirohito’s visit to England in 1921 and in the 1960’s; the signing of Japan’s conditions of surrender at the end of the war; and the American occupation after the war. Narrated by Henry Fonda. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507456
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military occupation
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Shinto
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations - Japan
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-
History → Japan - Civilization - American influences
History → Japan - History - 20th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)