Video Recording collection - The Japan Foundation

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
Sumi.| 浅 草 芸 妓 連 お 座 敷 あそび. [2], お 座 敷 あそび [vidorecording] /
監 修 [by] 千 葉 慶 二 ; 演 出 [by] 浅 原 須 美 .|
Publisher: Tōkyō : Jei Bui Dī, 2005.| 東 京 : ジェイ・ブイ・ディー, 2005.|
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (65 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (All regions, NTSC); standard (4:3)
presentation; soundtrack in Dolby Digital stereo.
Language: Soundtrack and libretto in Japanese.
Summary: Collection of banquet games performed by Asakusa geisha
with some background information on geisha.
Call Number: 385.4 WAY 12E
Title: Weddings in Japan = Kekkon shinjijo [English edition] (The
way of life in Japan = Nihonjin no raifusutairu) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Bonjinsha
Physical description: Video Recording 1 Videocassette (VHS)
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: This volume features a unique couple whose views and
attitudes toward marriage are quite different from commonly held views
that highly regard academic career, financial stability and good looks.
The featured couple are a 42 year old male Tobi (construction worker)
who contributes to the community in many ways and a 28 year old
woman who was born and raised in the same community.
Call Number: 385.4 WAY 12J
Title: Weddings in Japan = Kekkon shinjijo [Japanese edition] (The
way of life in Japan = Nihonjin no raifusutairu) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Bonjinsha 1994
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Summary: "We follow a Japanese man and woman in the days leading up
to their marriage -- and along the way we learn much about the
astonishing diversity of wedding ceremonies in Japan, and about Japanese
attitudes to marriage. Marriage in Japan is a subject thet amany foreign
students of Japanese and others find intriguing -- and perplexing! What's
the significance of the three "highs" (high level of education, high income,
high phisical stature) If you're not a Christian, why get married in a
church Why does a edding in Japan cost so much money These are just
a few of the topics examined in thi video". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Call Number: 385.9 KAI N-13
Title: Seikatsu to aisatsu (Kaigai shijo no tame no Nihongo gakushu
bideo kyozai ; seikatsu-hen ; N13) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Nihon Terebi Bunka Jigyodan 1980s
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in Japanese.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 1
Title: Bideo koza Nihongo : nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka
= Cultural video series : safe and sound in Japan ; 1 [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 1992
Physical description: 19 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with some Japanese subtitles.
Summary: Episode 1 'Nanimo arimasen kedo': This is the first day that
Jane arrives at the homestay family's house. She enjoys a welcome meal
with the family./ Episode 2: 'Toire no surippa wa': Jane's everyday life in
Japan starts. This is the morning scene.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 1
Title: Hosuto famiri no ie de = At home (Bideo koza Nihongo : shin
nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka = Cultural video series :
new safe and sound in Japan ; 1) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 2004
Physical description: 20 min. Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 2
Title: Arubaitosaki de = At the office (Bideo koza Nihongo : shin
nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka = Cultural video series :
new safe and sound in Japan ; 2) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 2004
Physical description: 20 min. Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 2
Title: Bideo koza Nihongo : nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka
= Cultural video series : safe and sound in Japan ; 2 [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 1992
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with some Japanese subtitles.
Summary: Episode 3: 'Tsumaranai mono desu ga, doozo': A guest visits
Jane's Home stay family. Jane learns how to treat a guest. / Episode 4:
'Doraibu shitai desu ka': On weekend, the family go out together. Jane is
impressed by good service at a gas station, later they go to a 'Family
Restaurant' for lunch.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 3
Title: Bideo koza Nihongo : nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka
= Cultural video series : safe and sound in Japan ; 3 [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 1992
Physical description: 15 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with some Japanese subtitles.
Summary: Episode 5: 'Suzuki-sensee, ogenki desu ka': Jane writes a
letter to her teacher in New York. She writes about a homestay family
member and what she notices in Japan. / Episode 6: 'Nihongo ga ojoozu
desu ne': Jane visits her university professor.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 3
Title: Restoran de = At the restaurant (Bideo koza Nihongo : shin
nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka = Cultural video series :
new safe and sound in Japan ; 3) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 2004
Physical description: 20 min. Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 4
Title: Bideo koza Nihongo : nichijo seikatsu ni miru Nihon no bunka
= Cultural video series : safe and sound in Japan ; 4 [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Tokyo Shoseki 1992
Physical description: 17 min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese with some Japanese subtitles.
Summary: Episode 7: 'Hajimemashite, Jeen desu': Jane visits the
company she works as a part-timer. / Episode 8: 'Zuibun, osake o
nomima-sune': Jane goes for a drink with the people at work.
Call Number: 385.9 NIC 4
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