Video Parts (6 across 2 reels)
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THE GEOGRAPHY OF JAPAN Reel 2 · Part 1
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Summary: Reel 1 explains the geologic formation and the geographic placing of the Japanese islands. Shows forest and mountain scenery, terraced farm lands, active volcanoes, earthquake and tidal wave scenes, and hydro-electric plants. Reel 2 describes the effect of the Japanese current and the monsoons on the islands' climate. Shows bamboo forests, snow-capped mountains, Shinto shrines, rice fields being worked, modern streets in Tokyo, elevated electric railroads, and narrow-gauge railroad equipment.
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Records of the Office of Strategic Services
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