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Kyoto: ancient capital of Japan

Japan, 1965
film

Shows the city of Kyoto, built when Japan was under the greatest influence of China. From 1794 to 1868 it was the capital city of Japan, and today is the 1100..

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Nara: a stroll through history

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Heki-un-so and Kyoto

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Japan newly discovered

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Kansai: cradle of Japanese culture

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This is Tokyo

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Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

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Japan: an historical overview [B&W]

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Japan: an historical overview [Colour]

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Japan: country of delight

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An Invitation to Japan

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Ceramic art of Japan

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Kanagawa: between sea and mountain

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The Shrines and temples of Japan

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Nature's patterns: Japan's classic beauty

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Gardens of Japan

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Japan's art from the land

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