Japan: An Interdependent Nation

Duration: 0:23:00

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1966

Creator: International Film Foundation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Compares and contrasts traditional and modern Japanese lifestyles and describes economic conditions in modern Japan. Explains that the Japanese have always depended on the sea for their livelihood, as a source for food and, now, by leading the world in the production of ships. Details the development of industrialization, boosted after World War II with the help of U.S. reconstruction aid. Stresses values placed on family, religion, and education, exploring many cultural activities of modern Japan including Kabuki theater, Sumo wrestling, and baseball. , an overview of Japan

Complete Record: , An overview of an important industrial nation. Contrasts and compares traditional and modern life styles in Japan. Uses historical footage and animated maps to clarify concepts., Compares and contrasts traditional and modern Japanese lifestyles and describes economic conditions in modern Japan. Explains that the Japanese have always depended on the sea for their livelihood, as a source for food and, now, by leading the world in the production of ships. Details the development of industrialization, boosted after World War II with the help of U.S. reconstruction aid. Stresses values placed on family, religion, and education, exploring many cultural activities of modern Japan including Kabuki theater, Sumo wrestling, and baseball., an overview of JapanNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.