catalogue of video recordings (vhs, dvd) - The Japan Foundation

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
Physical description: 15 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: This is a documentary about Japans and forests and fish
and the ecological link between the two. Coastal forests protect the
water quality hence the lively-hood of the fishing industry, Japan has a
history of protecting its natural resources that was learnt through trial
and error. The logging in Hokkaido on Cape Erimo was a big lesson in
balancing the natural eco-system, especially for the local.
Call Number: 664.35 FAC 16
Title: Frontier Fisherman = Kokkyo ni Taiji shite [English edition]
(Faces of Japan ; 16)
Publisher: Tokyo : Intervoice 1986
Physical description: 30 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: The volume features the life of the family of the fishing boat
captain who goes fishing in the northern frontier waters. In the bitter
coldness of north country, fishermen go fishing at the risk of being
caught by the Russians to earn a living.
Call Number: 666 NHK
Title: Marine pastures = Umi no hatake de sakana o sodateru (NHK
International video library ; Japanese lifestyle today = Nihonjin no
kurashi ; 8)
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International ?
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 670 KAI N-6 N
Title: Nihon no omise (Kaigai shijo no tame no Nihongo gakushu bideo
kyozai ; sekatsu-hen ; N6)
Publisher: Tokyo : Nihon Terebi Bunka Jigyodan 1980s
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in Japanese.
Call Number: 678.21 FIL
Title: Overseas and undersold Japan
Publisher: Lindfield, NSW : Film Australia 1986
Physical description: 30 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: This title concentrates on the Asutralia -Japan trade
relationship and the hope od developing it in the future. Several
"success" stories are presented along with their business tactics
when approaching Japanese Marketing e.g.; Ken Done and Buget car
rentals. Many Japanese Managers (as well as Australians) are
interviewed to gain a balanced understanidng of how Jzpane and
Australia Trade links could grow.
Call Number: 681 KAI N-5 N
Title: Boku wa michi desu (Kaigai shijo no tame no Nihongo gakushu
bideo kyozai ; seikatsu-hen en ; N5)
Publisher: Tokyo : Nihon Terebi Bunka Zaidan 1980s
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Instructions given in Japanese.
Call Number: 685.6 NHK
Title: Truck driver's night and day = Chuya hashiri tsuzukeru torakku
doraiba (NHK International video library ; Japanese lifestyle today =
Nihonjin no kurashi ; 10)
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International ?
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 689.271 QAN
Title: Yokoso
Publisher: 1993
Physical description: 19 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: A look at the beginning of the Japanese tourist boom in
Australia in 1980's. Trudy Storey travels to Australia for 7-days trip.
The main issues raised are what does the Australian tourism industry
need to do keep Japanese people coming to Austalia, in the terms of
languages barriers, customer service and cultural differences. Industry
heads are interviewed along with Japanese tourists.
Call Number: 689T OTE
Title: Japanese for Tourism
Publisher: Ryde, NSW : NSW Department of Education and Training?
1993
Physical description: 60 in Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Japanese for Tourism: ・ Ordering a meal, ・ Shopping, ・
Making a hotel reservation, ・ Asking directions". -- FRON
CONTAINER.
Call Number: 702.1 ALS
Title: ALS Japanese video resource material. Set 3, Arts and craft
Publisher: [Ryde, N.S.W. : NSW Department of Education and Training,
Curriculum Support Directorate, 2001?].
Physical description: 1 videocassette (42 min.) ;1/2 in. sd., col. Video
Recording 1 resource folder (36-51 p. : ill. ; 32 cm.).
System requirements:VHS-PAL.
Rating: Years 3-8. Worksheets targeted years 3-6, secondary teachers
may still find them useful. The worksheets could be modified to suit
students in years 7 and 8.
Call Number: 702.1 JAP 10
Title: Performance and Design in Japan = Nihon no Geijyutsu (Japan
Today ; 10)
Publisher: Tokyo : Intervoice 1984
Physical description: 45 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Summary: Japanese have borrowed, transformed and adapted foreign
cultures and arts extensively over 1,000 years. This volume looks at
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