Video Recording collection - The Japan Foundation

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
Summary: Japan has a new era to develop over the most devastating
earthquake in Kobe that has killed 5502 people, The Hyogo prefecture is
develop in aiming for wisdom, courage and hope for the people. The
devastating earthquake has brought a new light to Kobe as also known as
Age Of Asia.
Call Number: 271.5 GON
Title: Sydney at war : the untold story [videorecording] / directed by
Claude Gonzalez.
Publisher: [Artarmon, NSW] : [SBS Australia], 2004
Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS-PAL) (52 min.) :sd., col. ;1/2
in. Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Rating: G
Summary: The untold story of the dark deep sea of the Sydney Harbour
reflects the lives of 21 sailors who had been killed by the invasion of
Japanese Midget Submarines. The Japanese has invaded the Sydney
Harbour and the Japanese naval has launched attacks beneath the deep
water, leaving unforgettable memories and a honourable fight, as the
Japanese would recall it. As they battled in honours the Japanese naval
men fought in great expectation and courage as they accomplished their
duties for their country. However Australia gave honoured and respect to
the Japanese Soldiers who died and sent their ashes to their home country.
Language: Feature soundtrack chiefly in Japanese with English subtitles,
narration translated from the Japanese and dubbe
Summary: "Beate Shirota [i.e. Sirota] Gordon took part in the drafting of
a new Japanese constitution following the end of World War II. Daughter
of the internationally renowned pianist Leo Shirota [i.e. Sirota], she had
spent many years in Japan with her parents. Knowing the low position
women occupied in pre-war Japanese society, she wrote an 'equality of
gender' clause for the document". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 291 NIK
Title: Oboechao Nihon chizu (Nikku bideo) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Nikku Eizo 1995
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Summary: This is a kid’s program, which teaches children the different
parts of Japan. Using a cartoon fish character as the narrator, it gives a
brief explanation of the regions; follow by the prefectures and cities,
which is within them. Additionally what the city is famous for. In total,
there are 7 regions in Japan with a total of 47 prefectures. Extra
information on the mountains, rivers, mountain chain, explanation of
peninsula, oceans surrounding Japan, bay and lakes are provided
throughout the program.
Call Number: 281 KIM
Title: With a brush between my toe : Okinawa : the days of Hiroko
Kimura [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International
Physical description: 50 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in English with some Japanese for interview part.
Summary: An enlightening documentary about the life if brush artist
Hiroko Kimura. Born in 1939 Kimura san suffered from Cerebral Palsy at
age two, this left her with a speech disability and damege to both arms
and her right leg. This is the story of how she became an accomplished
artist, poet, guesthouse owner and mother with only the use of her left
toes. Her daily life is filmed along with interviews with family members
and friends.
Call Number: 291.09 SBS
Title: Fork in Asia Japan [videorecording]
Publisher: Australia: SBS Australia 2000
Physical description: 26min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "In this program Pria revisits Japan to look at the move virant
ans exciting side. Pria describes the Japanese as having a different
perception of time and space - he says it's a country of contrasts that put a
capital C into consumerism. In arguably the most unbanished country of
the world, getting away from it all is a state of mind. We see the strark
contrast of life in the northen island of Hokkaido and Tokyo". -- FROM
CONTAINER.
Call Number: 288.45 KYO
Title: Miyabi no sekai : Kyoto Gosho (NHK bideo) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Kyoiku Shuppan 1989
Physical description: 30 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in Japanewse.
Summary: The Imperial Palace at Kyoto, has a history of over 1000 years
with the influence from China, were built. The video takes you on a tour
from the Entrance, through to the Shishinteni, Seiryouten, Otsunegoten,
Kogosho, the different sites within the Imperial palace. A brief
description of the history, the people, and what has happened in those
areas through the years are been giving while various shots are shown.
Towards the end, is the Festival, “Jidai Matsuri”, presenting the changes
in customs taken place in the city through the years. From the Heian
Period, to the Meiji Period stood the Imperial Palace, a symbol of the
Emperor.
Call Number: 289.53 GOR
Title: The gift from Beate [videorecording] / executive producer,
Akamatsu Ryoko, Iwata Kimie, Ochiai Ryo ; written & directed by
Fujiwara Tomoko.
Publisher: [Tōkyō : Nippon Eiga Shinsha (manufacturer), c2004].|[ 東
京 ] : [ 日 本 映 画 新 社 (manufacturer)], c2004.|
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (92 min.) :sd., col. and b&w ;4
3/4 in. Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (All regions, PAL); standard (4:3)
presentation ; soundtrack in stereo
Call Number: 291.093 DIS
Title: Japan ""The land of the rising Sun"" : Tokyo & Yokohama :
Kyoto, Hakone, Okayama & Kanazawa [videorecording]
Publisher: Australia : Festival Records 1990
Physical description: 60min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Part 1-Tokyo & Yokohama: Tokyo one of the leargest cities
in the world, where Japan's traditional past mixes with the streamlined
present. The bustling sophistication of the Ginza, contrasting streamlined
with the historic Imperial Palace. The Asalusa Kaminarimon Gate, with
its famous Temple and unique shopping complex.... the Kabukiza
Theater.... a visit to a Japanese home...
Call Number: 291.093 JNT
Title: Feel & touch Japan : school excursion [video] [videorecording]
Publisher: Sydney : Japan National Tourist Organization = JNTO Sydney
Office 2003
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Call Number: 291.093 LON
Title: The Japan : Tokyo to Taiwan (Lonely planet : the experience)
[videorecording]
Publisher: Australia : Rainbow Products 1997
Physical description: 48 min Video Recording
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