This is Japan Part 1

Description

This film contains highlights of Japan countryside and Tokyo. Scene of beach, volcanoes, Mt. Fujiyama, rice paddies, people harvesting wheat and tea, men washing painted silk in river to fix dyes, temple hall, restoration of religious statue, men fishing, cultured pearl farm and process of seeding oysters, hot springs believed to be therapeutic, government operated public bath. Scenes in Tokyo, Emperor's palace, Imperial Diet, Ginza, "Times Square" of Tokyo, chef preparing tempura, rickshaw, Geishas playing musical instruments and dancing. Scenes of Japanese domestic life including interior of home, meal being served and eaten, preparations for sleep. Also shows archways marking places of religious significance, shrines, purification temples, gateway containing original carving of "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil" monkeys, Cherry Blossom festival, "sacred deer" being called by priest and fed by visitors, and animals specially bred for beauty and uniqueness such as white peacock and long tailed rooster.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training and Informational Film Relating to U.S.S. Kearny