Video Recording collection - The Japan Foundation

Japan Foundation, Sydney, Library
Video catalogue (VHS, DVD) – Indexed by call number
Title: Nihon no budo = The Japanese budo [English edition]
[videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Nippon Budokan Foundation 2002
Physical description: 31min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Call Number: 789 BUD J
Title: Nihon no budo = The Japanese budo [Japanese edition]
[videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : Nippon Budokan Foundation 2002
Physical description: 31min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Call Number: 789.25 AIK
Title: Aikido - Summer School [videorecording]
Publisher: 1994
Physical description: 45 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Shihan (Master) Seiichi Sugano Sensei , 7th Dan. Present and
technical Director of Aiki-Kai (Aust) and Permanent Hombu
Representative responsible for the development of Aikido in Australia,
since 1965. Sugano Sensei is a former Uchi-Deshi (live-in apprentice) of
O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Call Number: 791 JPF
Title: The way of tea = Ocha no michishirube [videorecording]
Publisher: Japan Foundation : Japan Foundation, Sydney
Physical description: 28 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack chiefly in English.
Summary: A beautiful documentary on the meaning of the Tea ceremony.
CHADO(the way of tea) is explained from a spritual sense as well as
explainiig the practical reasons for every stage of the ceremony. Some
quotes by Master Sen are also translated whilst watching Tea ceremony
being performed by masters around the world.
Call Number: 791 MUS
Title: Mushanokoji Senke - Atarashii Sedai E [videorecording]
Publisher: 1991
Physical description: 90 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Soundtrack in Japanese.
Call Number: 791 URA
Title: An invitation to tea [videorecording] : one encounter, one
opportunity = Ichigo ichie / produced by Urasenke Foundation ;
supervision [by] Soshitsu Sen XV.
Publisher: [Kyoto : Chado Tankokai, 200-]
Physical description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (20 min.) :sd., col. ;1/2 in.
Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC)
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: The Japanese tradition of chado, in translation refers to the
Japanese tea ceremony or “the way of tea”. Introduced by Sen Rikyu in
the 16th Centuries, the way of tea formed the important basis of manner
for the tea culture along with the evolvement of th
Call Number: 791.8 NHK
Title: Kaiseki ryōri [videorecording] The kaiseki cuisine of Kyoto /
[produced by NHK International].| 懐 石 料 理 = The kaiseki cuisine of
Kyoto [videorecording] / produced by NHK International.|
Publisher: [Tokyo] : NHK International, [200-]
Physical description: 1 videodisc (DVD, NTSC) (30 min.) :digital, sd.,
col. ;4 3/4 in. Video Recording
System requirements:DVD (NTSC).
Summary: The kaiseki ryori style of cuisine traces its origins to the light
meal eaten before the tea ceremony. The distinction between edibles and
artwork has never been less defined, as the taste of the food complements
rather than dominates the overall aesthetic experience. Presentation is of
the utmost importance, and the arrangement and composition of the
dishes are designed to reflect the season. -- From NHK International TV
programme catalogue.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 793 NHK
Title: Ikebana (NHK International video library (Traditional
Japanese culture = Nihon no dento bunka ; 4)) [videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "Althogh its origin is uncertain, flower arrangement is one of
the best known traditional arts in Japan. In the 10th centry, flower
arrangement was already being used in interior decorations, and by th
e14th centry it had has becaome widely popular. Today it is widespread
not only for interior decoration, but also in public and commercial spaces.
This program intrduced various basic forms of Ikebana with the
cooperation of the Sogetsu school". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 791 NHK
Title: Tea ceremony = Cha no yu (NHK International video library
(Traditional Japanese culture = Nihon no dento bunka ; 5))
[videorecording]
Publisher: Tokyo : NHK International
Physical description: 20min Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
Language: Soundtrack in English.
Summary: "It has been nearly 1,200 years since tea was first intorduced to
Japan and our ancestors developed a unique way to drink it; the tea
ceremony. The tea ceremony requires not only tea and special utensils,
but natural surroundings and ornaments like arranged flowers.
Participants cooperate to achieve peace of mind and freedom from all the
mundane trobules of the world. This program introduced the unique
esthetic world of tea". -- FROM CONTAINER.
Restriction & Screening notes: Not for Loan. Licensed for public
screening at JF-Sydney
Call Number: 798 KAI N-17
Title: Nihongo Gakushu Video: Seikatsu - Iroha Karuta - Hyakunin
isshu [videorecording]
Publisher: 1980s
Physical description: 20 min Video Recording
System requirements:VHS (NTSC).
Language: Instructions given in Japanese.
Call Number: 801.9 BID
Title: Bideo kōza Nihongo [videorecording] 14., Nihongo no jesuchā =
Japanese gestures / kikaku, kōsei Ujie Ken'ichi ; seisaku, hakkō
Tōkyō Shoseki.|ビデオ 講 座 日 本 語 [videorecording]. 14. 日 本 語 のジ
ェスチャー = Japanese gestures / 企 画 ・ 構 成 氏 家 研 一 ; 制 作 ・ 発 行
東 京 書 籍 .|
Publisher: Tōkyō : Tōkyō Shoseki, c2002.| 東 京 : 東 京 書 籍 , c2002.|
Physical description: 1 videocassette (ca. 20 min.) (VHS, PAL) :sd.,
col. ;1/2 in.+ 1 guide booklet ([12] p.). Video Recording
System requirements: VHS [PAL]
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