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

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
work and the mind of the artist." --From NHK International TV
Programme catalogue
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W1
Title: Himeji Castle & Itsukushima Shrine | [produced by NHK
International].
Publisher: [Tokyo?] : NHK International, [200-?]
Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (20 min.) :sd., col. ;1/2 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:VHS(PAL).
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Himeji Castle in Himeji City in western Japan was built
abou 400 years ago. The castle retains the medieval features of a
castle building. It is one of Japan's most beautiful castles, and has
survived unchanged to modern times. Itsukushima Jinja stands on
Miyajima in the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan. The shrine
comprises 17 structures including a great vermillion Torii, the inner
shrine and a hall of warship." -- from 300 TV programmes on Japan.
Restriction & Screening notes: Licensed for public screening at JF-
Sydney
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W1
Title: Himejijō, Itsukushima Jinja = Himeji Castle & Itsukushima Shrine
| [produced by NHK International].| 姫 路 城 ・ 厳 島 神 社 = Himeji Castle,
Itsukushima Shrine | [produced by NHK International].|
Publisher: [Tokyo?] : NHK International, [200-?].
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (20 min.) :digital., sd., col. ;4
3/4 in. Video Recording
System requirements:DVD(NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with English subtitles.
Summary: Himeji castle in Western Japan was built about 400 years
ago. It is one of the most beautiful castles built as a citadel and has
survived unchanged to modern times. Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima
in the Seto Inland Sea comprises 17 buildings including a great
vermillion Torii gate and a hall fo worship. -- from NHK International
TV programme guide.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W2
Title: Kyoto & Nara = Kyoto, Nara (NHK International video library ;
World cultural heritage sites in Japan = Nihon no sekai bunka isan ; 2)
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International ?
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Kyoto was the capital and political centre of Japan for
over 1000 years from 794 to 1868. Today, a total of 17 buildings are
designated world heritage sites, including castles, temples and shrines.
Nara was the ancient capital of Japan, until the capital moved to Kyoto.
In Nara City, there are cultural heritage sites such as the Buddha Hall
in todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha and Horyuji Temple." --From NHK
International TV Programme catalogue
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Title: Kyōto, Nara = Kyoto & Nara | [produced by NHK International].|
京 都 ・ 奈 良 = Kyoto & Nara | [produced by NHK International].|
Publisher: [Tokyo?] : NHK International, [200-?]
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (20 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with English subtitles.
Summary: "Kyoto was the capital and political centre of Japan for
over 1000 years from 794 to 1868. Today, a total of 17 buildings are
designated world heritage sites, including castles, temples and shrines.
Nara was the ancient capital of Japan, until the capital moved to Kyoto.
In Nara City, there are cultural heritage sites such as the Buddha Hall
in Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha and Horyuji Temple." -- from 300 TV
PROGRAMMES ON JAPAN.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney.
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W3
Title: Nikkō no shaji, Ryūkyū ōkoku no shiro to isangun = The shrines
and temples of Nikko & Shurijo castle | NHK International.| 日 光 の 社
寺 ・ 琉 球 王狫 国 の 城 と 遺 産 群 = World cultural heritage sites in Japan |
NHK International.|
Edition: [English subtitles ed.]
Publisher: [Tokyo?] : NHK International, 200-?]
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (20 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (NTSC)
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with English subtitles.
Summary: "Located North of Tokyo, Nikko is home to more than 100
religious buildings that feature spectacular carvings, paintings and
architectural features. The area has been a focus of worship for 1200
years. Until the 19th century, Okinawa prefecture was the Kingdom of
the Ryukyus and its capital was Shuri. Although much of the castle
Shurijo was destroyed during World War II, it has been rebuilt as a
powerful reminder of a rech cultural tradition that blended Japanese
and Chinese influences." -- From NHK International TV programmes
catalogue.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W3
Title: The shrines and temples of Nikko & Shurijo Castle | [produced
by NHK International].
Publisher: [Tokyo?] : NHK International, [200?]
Physical description: 20 min. :sd., col. ;1/2 in. Video Recording
System requirements:VHS(PAL).
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Located north of Tokyo, Nikko is home to more than 100
religious buildings that feature spectacular carvings, paintings and
architectural features. The area has been a focus of worship for 1200
years. Until the 19th century, Okinawa Prefecture was the kingdom of
the Ryukyus and its capital was Shuri. Although much of the castle
Shurijo was destroyed during World War II, it has been rebuilt as a
powerful reminder of a rich cultural tradition that blended Japanese
and Chinese influences." --From NHK International TV Programme
catalogue
Restriction & Screening notes: Licensed for public screening at JF-
Sydney
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W2
Call Number: 709.1 NHK W4
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