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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 3 1-Apr-09
Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number System requirements: VHS [PAL] Summary: "Lonly Planet - The Experience translates the approach and style of Lonly Planet guidebooks into videos. Each programme captures the unplanned exploits of adventurous independent travellers. The only thing to expect is the unexpected." -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 291.36 GLO Title: Tokyo city guide [videorecording] / produced by Pilot Film and Television Productions. Publisher: [Bendigo, Vic. : Video Education Australia [distributor], c2004]. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (50 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in.+ printed program support notes (8 p.). Video Recording System requirements:DVD (Region code unknown, PAL) Summary: Presenter showcases Tokyo and other locations throughout his 8-day trip during August. This program features modern high technology and contemporary subculture scenes such as the Panasonic showroom, Roppongi Hills development and Harajuku fashion streets. The presenter also travels to Akita, Aomori and Mt. Fuji in his short itinerary and experiences some traditional Japanese summer attractions. Some of these include Akita Kantō Matsuri and Aomori Nebuta Matsuri. Title: Brand new Osaka [videorecording] : Ōsaka ni fuku atarashii kaze / seisaku, chosaku [by] Ōsaka Burando Komittī.|Brand new Osaka [videorecording] : 大阪に吹く新しい風 / 制作・著作 [by] 大阪ブランドコミッティー.| Edition: [Japanese ed.] Publisher: [Ōsaka-shi] : Ōsaka Burando Komittī, [2005]|[ 大阪市 ] : 大阪ブランドコミッティー, [c2005]| Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 122 min) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD (Region ALL, NTSC). Language: Soundtrack in Japanese. Call Number: 291.65 ACA Title: Historic monuments of ancient Nara : Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga-Taisha, Kasugayama primeval forest, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, Nara palace site (World Heritage) [videorecording] Publisher: Tokyo : The Agency for Cultural Affairs 2000 Physical description: Video Recording 1 videocassette System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Soundtrack in English. Call Number: 291.6 KAN E Title: Kansai, the essence of Japan [videorecording] : the essence of Japan is in Kansai / planning by Kansai Council, Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office ; produced by Dentsu, Dentsutec. Edition: [English ed.] Publisher: [Ōsaka-shi] : Kansai Council : Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office, c2005. Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (32 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD (Region ALL, PAL); single layer; letterbox (16:9) presentation. Language: Soundtrack in English. Call Number: 291.6 KAN J Title: Kansai, the essence of Japan [videorecording] : Nihon no essensu wa Kansai ni aru / kikaku [by] Kansai Kōiki Renkei Kyōgikai, Kansai Kokusai Kōhō Sentā ; seisaku [by] Dentsū, Dentsūtekku.|Kansai, the essence of Japan [videorecording] : 日本のエッセンスは関西にある / 企画 [by] 関西広域連携協議会 , 関西国際広報センター ; 制作 [by] 電通 , 電通テック.| Edition: [Japanese ed.] Publisher: [Ōsaka-shi] : kansai Kōiki Renkei Kyōgikai : Kansai Kokusai Kōhō Sentā, c2005.|[ 大阪市 ] : 関西広域連携協議会 : 関西国際広報センター, c2005.| Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (32 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:DVD (Region ALL, PAL) ; single layer ; letterbox (16:9) presentation ; soundtrack in stereo. Language: Soundtrack in Japanese. Call Number: 291.73 SBS Title: A Fork in the Road - Japan [videorecording] Publisher: Australia: SBS 1998 Physical description: 30mins Video Recording System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Soundtrack in English. Summary: "This program takes us to the Japanese culture of Omori. The oldest precict in Japan, where we are shown a beautiful, gentle and spritual side of Japan, very different from the frenetic images of Tokyo. In Omori old Japan has managed to accomodate modern necessities". -- FROM CONTAINER. Call Number: 302.1 AOT Title: Your Life in Japan = Nihon no seikatsu gaido [videorecording] Publisher: Tokyo : Suri E Nettowaku = 3A Corporation 1987 Physical description: 29 min Video Recording System requirements: VHS [PAL] Language: Soundtrack in English. Call Number: 302.1 JAP 1 Title: Japanese culture and customs = Nihon no bunka (Japan today ; 1) [videorecording] Publisher: Tokyo : Intervoice 1984 Physical description: 60 min Video Recording System requirements:VHS (NTSC). Language: Soundtrack in English. Summary: The volume introduces modern Japanese culture which is mixture of traditional Japanese culture and Western culture. The video features Japanese everyday lifestyle which maintains traditional culture and at the same time succeeds in adopting foreign culture. Call Number: 291.63 BRA 3 Title: Brand new Osaka [videorecording] : new breeze blowing to Osaka / produced by Osaka Brand Committee. Edition: [English ed.] Publisher: [Ōsaka-shi] : Osaka Brand Committee, [2005] Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 122 min.) :sd., col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording System requirements:VHS (NTSC). Language: Soundtrack in English. Call Number: 291.63 BRA J Call Number: 302.1 JAP 1 Title: Japanese culture and customs = Nihon no bunka (Japan today ; 1) [videorecording] Publisher: Tokyo : Intervoice 1984 Physical description: 60 min Video Recording System requirements:VHS (NTSC). Summary: The volume introduces modern Japanese culture which is mixture of traditional Japanese culture and Western culture. The video features Japanese everyday lifestyle which maintains traditional culture and at the same time succeeds in adopting foreign culture. Call Number: 302.1 JAP 11 4 1-Apr-09
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